Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard ... your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard ... your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as ...soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up . Recovery Manager...
...this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as ...soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up . Recovery Manager...
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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...later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to identify 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. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, ... Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of...
...later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to identify 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. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, ... Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. ...5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE:... path when you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software....
... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. ...5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE:... path when you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software....
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. 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) 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 (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. 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) 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.
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. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the Help button. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software...
... 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. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the Help button. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability 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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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for tasks ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for tasks ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... status icon, one of the preferred networks. Cannot launch WLAN 23 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 a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of search...
... status icon, one of the preferred networks. Cannot launch WLAN 23 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 a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of search...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. 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.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 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...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 card until it is in the notification area, at the far right of the ... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is not in use . Hold the card label-side up...
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 card until it is in the notification area, at the far right of the ... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is not in use . Hold the card label-side up...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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...
...+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before 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 ...Backup 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 full factory image...
... to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before 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 ...Backup 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 full factory image...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you experience system failure or instability. Back up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded...
... you experience system failure or instability. Back up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded...
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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility... in the Start Search box. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager.
... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility... in the Start Search box. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...If you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to ...delete. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your drivers using the procedures...
...If you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to ...delete. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your drivers using the procedures...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining... can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. 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 Microsoft Update to your ...
... time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining... can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. 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 Microsoft Update to your ...