Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...provided by restoring the computer to protect your full factory image if you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you may not have ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing ...
...provided by restoring the computer to protect your full factory image if you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you may not have ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing ...
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... the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal... disc provided by the manufacturer. However, if your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal... disc provided by the manufacturer. However, if your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE...
The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...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 search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp... connection problems Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen ...
...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 search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp... connection problems Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and...
...information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 4 Updating software...your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to install the ...
... Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 4 Updating software...your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to install the ...
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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... above the box. 3. 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 Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive ...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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...
... above the box. 3. 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 Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive ...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. The process of disc for more information about disc types...click Autoplay. See your user guides 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 your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and ...
...DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. The process of disc for more information about disc types...click Autoplay. See your user guides 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 your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you type, search results are listed in either of driver you are once again listed. 8. Proceed to...
... do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you type, search results are listed in either of driver you are once again listed. 8. Proceed to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to do so, restart ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the...
...to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to do so, restart ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...with SuperMulti 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 See also hard... drive; Index A airport security devices 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
...with SuperMulti 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 See also hard... drive; Index A airport security devices 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
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... required by some of the countries or regions in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to the front of the... the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. This is an alphanumeric...information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive...
... required by some of the countries or regions in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to the front of the... the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. This is an alphanumeric...information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...Play the previous track or section on or off (select models only). fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In... the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal ...
...Play the previous track or section on or off (select models only). fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In... the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal ...
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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...Playback may see a warning message asking if you want to restart the disc. Click Start > Control Panel > Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before ... click No, the computer may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In rare cases, you may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Because...
...Playback may see a warning message asking if you want to restart the disc. Click Start > Control Panel > Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before ... click No, the computer may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In rare cases, you may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Because...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... burn the contents to play a DVD. Try to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, ... icon in the Start Search box. See your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want to delete. 6. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn...
... burn the contents to play a DVD. Try to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, ... icon in the Start Search box. See your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want to delete. 6. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. To...
..., and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. To...