Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the...partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE:...(boot) your information and restoring it in case of the window. 1
... (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the...partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE:...(boot) your information and restoring it in case of the window. 1
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... tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...You can recover only files that you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows...
... tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...You can recover only files that you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows...
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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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... 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. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... your permission or password for your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... 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. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... your permission or password for your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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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 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.
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. ...4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. ...4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or ... the Main menu. You may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps:... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or ... the Main menu. You may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps:... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
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...). Using the hard drive path you are ready to the location 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. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will ...need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can...
...). Using the hard drive path you are ready to the location 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. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will ...need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...type, search results are listed in this section. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in...
...type, search results are listed in this section. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in...
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... 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 HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. A disc does not...
... 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 HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. A disc does not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue...
... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When prompted, click Save and then ... the models listed. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 Click Download only to save the file to...
... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When prompted, click Save and then ... the models listed. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 Click Download only to save the file to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 ...
... 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. The service tag label is...You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product... approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of your...
...This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. The service tag label is...You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product... approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...the keyboard lights on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD. fn+f4 Initiate Hibernation. fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a ...DVD, or a BD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ...
...the keyboard lights on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD. fn+f4 Initiate Hibernation. fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a ...DVD, or a BD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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 ...27 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Index ...29 iv
... 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 ...27 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Index ...29 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... playing the disc. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in the multimedia program may be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Medium (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. If this setting is displayed, click No... the Device Manager utility. 1. Set Colors to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 If the drive is already showing. To return to playing the disc, click the...
... playing the disc. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in the multimedia program may be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Medium (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. If this setting is displayed, click No... the Device Manager utility. 1. Set Colors to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 If the drive is already showing. To return to playing the disc, click the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you are using the right kind of disc for your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs 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 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, ...
... the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you are using the right kind of disc for your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs 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 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Open your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft ...and hardware. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following sections. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to get the...
...Open your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft ...and hardware. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following sections. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to get the...