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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting ...
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting ...
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... requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to the front of...
... requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to the front of...
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... presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Backup and recovery 8-1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you should continue to back up...and keep them in a safe place. Use these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as CD-RW, DVD±RW, DL DVD±RW, and BD-RE (...
... presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Backup and recovery 8-1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you should continue to back up...and keep them in a safe place. Use these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as CD-RW, DVD±RW, DL DVD±RW, and BD-RE (...
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...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. You will not be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you may not...the on -screen instructions. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is the case, recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that you create or from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎ If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ...
...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. You will not be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you may not...the on -screen instructions. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is the case, recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that you create or from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎ If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and...of a system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these ...
...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and...of a system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Back up . HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
... disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Back up . HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
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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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... on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices... the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 not connected to the network.
... on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices... the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 not connected to the network.
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... possible causes 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... possible causes 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided...
... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided...
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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
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...version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get ...the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found...
...version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get ...the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found...
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
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... BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on your computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the screen... then download and install the new BIOS. You may need to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b.
... BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on your computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the screen... then download and install the new BIOS. You may need to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b.
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...for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows ...Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Updating software You will be...
...for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows ...Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Updating software You will be...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 25 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Obtaining HP device drivers 28 Index ...30 iv
A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 25 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Obtaining HP device drivers 28 Index ...30 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., multimedia, or graphics files. Use it to store your computer has a secondary hard drive, the primary (first) hard drive (drive C) contains the operating system, software, drivers, and Documents folder. Or use the secondary hard drive to the system, such as a new USB drive, will be used as installing software, running utilities...
..., multimedia, or graphics files. Use it to store your computer has a secondary hard drive, the primary (first) hard drive (drive C) contains the operating system, software, drivers, and Documents folder. Or use the secondary hard drive to the system, such as a new USB drive, will be used as installing software, running utilities...
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... next to DVD/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 this device. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device...9679; Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system for installed ...
... next to DVD/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 this device. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device...9679; Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system for installed ...
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... for your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to 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 a new disc, and then burn... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 27 The process of burning a disc does not...
... for your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to 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 a new disc, and then burn... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 27 The process of burning a disc does not...
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... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are listed in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device .... 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to obtain HP device drivers. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for...
... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are listed in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device .... 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to obtain HP device drivers. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for...