Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you can recover your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed ... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case ...
... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you can recover your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed ... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already...
... the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already...
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 network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of... the wireless devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and ...
...the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of... the wireless devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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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... wireless connection problems 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... wireless connection problems 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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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... Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: ...1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer ...
... Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: ...1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer ...
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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...currently installed on the screen to download your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. ...on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine ...
...currently installed on the screen to download your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. ...on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen...when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Make a note of the path... designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen...when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Make a note of the path... designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the...
If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only 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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... does not detect the optical drive 19 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. Click Start and type device manager in this section. If prompted by User Account...
... does not detect the optical drive 19 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. Click Start and type device manager in this section. If prompted by User Account...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... play automatically 21 Click Start and type autoplay 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. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that... sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. In the results pane...
... play automatically 21 Click Start and type autoplay 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. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that... sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. In the results pane...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. As you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. ...Remove any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
... computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. As you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. ...Remove any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Update to install. 7. If prompted 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 get the latest updates for your computer... to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 When the list of the device. Open your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to check for...
... Update to install. 7. If prompted 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 get the latest updates for your computer... to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 When the list of the device. Open your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to check for...
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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... specific 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 certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the ... of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay....
... specific 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 certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the ... of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay....
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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.... Function Hotkey Switch the screen image. fn+f7 Increase screen brightness. Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your...
.... Function Hotkey Switch the screen image. fn+f7 Increase screen brightness. Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your...