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... continue to back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and...system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 This feature helps you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or...
... continue to back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and...system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 This feature helps you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or...
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...drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you 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 have been included with this computer must...partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive....
...drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you 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 have been included with this computer must...partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive....
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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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...: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions...the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently...
...: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions...the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently...
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... step 6. 3. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select ...so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your ...
... step 6. 3. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select ...so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status ...
...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status ...
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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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... integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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...
... integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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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To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not ...then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...
To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not ...then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...
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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled." Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is already showing... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box...
... be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled." Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is already showing... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box...
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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 contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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
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...CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for ...other Microsoft products. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your Internet browser and go to delete. 6. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Click a ...
...CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for ...other Microsoft products. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your Internet browser and go to delete. 6. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Click a ...
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... updates on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your computer model number in the product box. 3.
... updates on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your computer model number in the product box. 3.
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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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... it. 2. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the standard specifications of the slot (2). 4 Chapter 2... when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Press in use. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card...
... it. 2. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the standard specifications of the slot (2). 4 Chapter 2... when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Press in use. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. Stop the ExpressCard: a. NOTE: To stop ...
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 conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. Stop the ExpressCard: a. NOTE: To stop ...