Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (... your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. ...
...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (... your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. ...
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... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set up your operating system and software. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System... Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own...
... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set up your operating system and software. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System... Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own...
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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
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..."Press the ESC key for your selection to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS...
..."Press the ESC key for your selection to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS...
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...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install. 7. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to do this, click ...Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go...
...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install. 7. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to do this, click ...Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless... buttons on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless... buttons on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
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... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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.
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To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are...
To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are...
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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Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Start Search box.
Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... then burn from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for 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...
... then burn from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for 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...
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... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should ... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue ...
... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should ... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. If prompted to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted ... and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated...
...6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. If prompted to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted ... and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
... the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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