Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of ...feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer ...
...and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of ...feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...tried these discs to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this...NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery ...
...tried these discs to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this...NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery ...
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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... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected)...
... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected)...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for ...
Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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... reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
... reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
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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...displayed by opening the Setup Utility. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows)...you want to download. 3. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than...
...displayed by opening the Setup Utility. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows)...you want to download. 3. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to install the software. 4.... you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. At the download area, select the software you are ready to download and...
NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to install the software. 4.... you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. At the download area, select the software you are ready to download and...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer 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 operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer 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 operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services...
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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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 this section. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 ...Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you...
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 this section. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 ...Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is installed on the source disc to 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...
... process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is installed on the source disc to 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, and then press enter. - Try running your country or region. 2. On the... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Windows scans your computer model number in either of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that...
... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, and then press enter. - Try running your country or region. 2. On the... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Windows scans your computer model number in either of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to check for ...install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click ...
...to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to check for ...install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click ...
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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... regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in years) of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the...-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for use to locate documents...
... regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in years) of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the...-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for use to locate documents...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. 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 Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to...
... on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. 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 Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to...