Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your information ...been included for safeguarding your system on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your information ...been included for safeguarding your system on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be ... 1. If you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from...
Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be ... 1. If you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the arrow keys to your computer. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS...
...the arrow keys to your computer. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... storage location on your country or region. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open... a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the ...
... storage location on your country or region. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open... a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the ...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies...
Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the ...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a ...
Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18...
.... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
... either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that ... Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that ... Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...6. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. ...running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." To use the HP Web site: 1. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to delete. 6. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want a ...
...6. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. ...running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." To use the HP Web site: 1. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to delete. 6. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want a ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your ... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system...
... stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your ... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...++ Decrease system volume. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...++ Decrease system volume. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv