Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to factory 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). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
... to factory 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). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... -screen instructions. 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. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the... drive and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. HP recommends that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3.
... -screen instructions. 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. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the... drive and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. HP recommends that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3.
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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...new BIOS. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Identify the BIOS update that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system ...the Main menu is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility.
...new BIOS. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Identify the BIOS update that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system ...the Main menu is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... and follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is...
... and follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. To view the state of...
... the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. To view the state of...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... Cannot launch WLAN 23 From the list of the preferred networks. When the Network connections window is displayed, 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...
.... Cannot launch WLAN 23 From the list of the preferred networks. When the Network connections window is displayed, 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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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver 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. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver 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. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance...
... to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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 use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in on the insert... it . 2. Press in use . To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...
...NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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 use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in on the insert... it . 2. Press in use . To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... providing information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
... providing information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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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... scheduled basis. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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 (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create....and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and ...
... scheduled basis. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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 (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create....and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and ...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either...
... the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either...
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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... Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. In 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager...
... Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. In 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... As you want to the type of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/HP Software & Drivers. 2. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 1. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 25 NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
.... As you want to the type of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/HP Software & Drivers. 2. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 1. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 25 NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ...programs, and hardware. 4. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your specific product from ...
.... Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ...programs, and hardware. 4. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your specific product from ...