Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...settings in case of a system failure: ● 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your ...(operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability.
...settings in case of a system failure: ● 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your ...(operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You... recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the screen.
... from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You... recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the screen.
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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...the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer. To use the Setup Utility for your computer...: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS...
...the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer. To use the Setup Utility for your computer...: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software. 4. You will be downloaded. ...message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you can delete ...
Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software. 4. You will be downloaded. ...message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you can delete ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are installed and one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are installed and one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically...
... bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically...
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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
... 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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. Refer to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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. Refer to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Cannot launch ...
In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Cannot launch ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications ...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert... a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do ...
... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert... a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about 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...
... as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about 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...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the...
... safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from the partition, follow these features...
... reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from the partition, follow these features...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ...15 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...16 Using Disk Cleanup ...17 5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 19 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...20 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the... optical drive 24 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 An optical disc does not play automatically 27 The process of burning a disc does not...
... ...15 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...16 Using Disk Cleanup ...17 5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 19 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...20 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the... optical drive 24 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 An optical disc does not play automatically 27 The process of burning a disc does not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the Device 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 the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account... results pane, click Device Manager. 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
... the Device 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 the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account... results pane, click Device Manager. 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...field and then press Enter. - Select Start > All Programs > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...(+) next to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click Next to the type of the following section. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Start Search box. Click Start...
...field and then press Enter. - Select Start > All Programs > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...(+) next to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click Next to the type of the following section. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Start Search box. Click Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Click Download only... Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional ...
...If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Click Download only... Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional ...