Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a... discs have been included for computers that you should continue to back up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
... restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a... discs have been included for computers that you should continue to back up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
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... that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. ...If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
... that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. ...If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
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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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...identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1....in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the date, name, or other system information ...
...identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1....in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the date, name, or other system information ...
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...box, and then press enter. - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
...box, and then press enter. - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to... connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network.
... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to... connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
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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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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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...follow the on-screen instructions. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your ...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4.
...follow the on-screen instructions. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your ...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
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... 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 Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the... drive is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1....
... 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 Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the... drive is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1....
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See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
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..., click the plus sign (+) next to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to...in the Start Search box. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your Internet browser and ...
..., click the plus sign (+) next to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to...in the Start Search box. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your Internet browser and ...
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... check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click... Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer...
... check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click... Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer...
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... (BD) playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also...4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows...
... (BD) playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also...4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... icon (< or Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. You will hear...
... icon (< or Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. You will hear...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC...
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... slot, and then push in on the card until it is not in use. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right...
... slot, and then push in on the card until it is not in use. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right...