Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...(Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a ... Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover...
...(Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a ... Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Back up your operating system and software. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have ...up. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure ...
... Back up your operating system and software. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have ...up. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure ...
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-...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... connection (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN 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) Wireless network... all of the wireless devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
... connection (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN 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) Wireless network... all of the wireless devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... wireless connection problems 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. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A ...
... wireless connection problems 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. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A ...
Software Updates - 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 v
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 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know the version... of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Open the ...
... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know the version... of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Open the ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software... are ready to install the software. 4. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update....
...NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software... are ready to install the software. 4. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update....
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the ...
Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously...CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and...
...the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously...CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is not visible on an external display 25 NOTE: When using the right kind of...Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click on any display designated as the secondary display. A DVD playing in this...
... disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is not visible on an external display 25 NOTE: When using the right kind of...Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click on any display designated as the secondary display. A DVD playing in this...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... prompted by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try to use Microsoft Update...: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are prompted to restart the computer, ...
... prompted by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try to use Microsoft Update...: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are prompted to restart the computer, ...
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.... 4. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country...
.... 4. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance ... 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 28 Index
... Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance ... 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 28 Index
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your computer.
.... Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your computer.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...