Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). This... tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of the window. 1 To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup....
...software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). This... tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of the window. 1 To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or... reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE:...
... into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or... reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE:...
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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Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (...and the wireless buttons on . Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer ...
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (...and the wireless buttons on . Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For...
... wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For...
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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...hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers... for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software...
...hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers... for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software...
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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... press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on your computer. Make a note of ... installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not...
... press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on your computer. Make a note of ... installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the software. 4. You will be downloaded. The installation begins. 8. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:).... The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE...
... the software. 4. You will be downloaded. The installation begins. 8. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:).... The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 ...
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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... 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 then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Look for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. This option rolls back to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ...
... 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 then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Look for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. This option rolls back to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to make the external display primary...: a. MediaSmart is not visible on a blank area of disc for more times to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click on an external display 25 To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using both ...
... of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to make the external display primary...: a. MediaSmart is not visible on a blank area of disc for more times to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click on an external display 25 To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using both ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Try to use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. .... As you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your device. To use your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue....
...Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Try to use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. .... As you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your device. To use your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. A device...
... the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. A device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 Index A airport security devices 1... 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 ...
... 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 Index A airport security devices 1... 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 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... troubleshoot the operating system. This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Warrant period (5). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside hard drive, WLAN module...
... troubleshoot the operating system. This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Warrant period (5). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside hard drive, WLAN module...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 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...
... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 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...