Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...files, you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly ...failure or instability. 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your ...
...files, you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly ...failure or instability. 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you set up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your computer. ...tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ...
...restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you set up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your computer. ...tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ...
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-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - 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 iii
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 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the screen to download ...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on...
...selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the screen to download ...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on...
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...to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www....hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations...
...to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www....hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of the wireless devices are on. Also 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. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless... lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...
... of the wireless devices are on. Also 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. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless... lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
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.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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 improve the security of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for more...
.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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 improve the security of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for more...
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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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To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the..., follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest ...
To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the..., follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards... An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. The ExpressCard slot may...
...other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards... An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. The ExpressCard slot may...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Hold the card label-side up, with the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until...
... Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Hold the card label-side up, with the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
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 ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
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...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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, ...
...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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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. The process of disc for more information about...
... 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. The process of disc for more information about...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Repeat for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so...
... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Repeat for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, ... 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 the Windows operating system and other...
...Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, ... 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 the Windows operating system and other...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Combo Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows...
...Combo Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows...