Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system... reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create...
...restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system... reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create...
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...have a recovery partition. However, if your computer. 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. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the... if you set up all personal files. 2. If you have previously backed up. Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer.
...have a recovery partition. However, if your computer. 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. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the... if you set up all personal files. 2. If you have previously backed up. Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer.
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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
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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed ... BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed ... BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these...
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... so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your Internet browser, go to download the...
... so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your Internet browser, go to download the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... not connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status (disconnected) 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) Identifying wireless and network status icons ... computer and indicates that all 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 connected to the network.
... not connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status (disconnected) 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) Identifying wireless and network status icons ... computer and indicates that all 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 connected to the network.
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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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
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.... 3. For more information. 1. 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.
.... 3. For more information. 1. 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.
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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
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Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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 either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow... connection problems Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...
Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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 either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow... connection problems Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... Hidden Icons icon (< or You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. To stop a USB device before removing it. Connecting a USB device...
... Hidden Icons icon (< or You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. To stop a USB device before removing it. Connecting a USB device...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...specifications of the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket ...services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC...
...specifications of the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket ...services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing it is ...
NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing it is ...
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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...is already showing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click ...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 the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results are...
...is already showing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click ...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 the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results are...
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... the computer and is also available from 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 play a DVD. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to a new disc, and ...then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. The process of disc for your ...
... the computer and is also available from 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 play a DVD. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to a new disc, and ...then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. The process of disc for your ...
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... 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you...Next to update your Internet browser, go to step 6. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions ...
... 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you...Next to update your Internet browser, go to step 6. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions ...
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... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for your computer. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If... prompted by using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and install ...
... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for your computer. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If... prompted by using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and install ...
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...