Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in ... partition, select Start > Computer. Use these discs to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence...
... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in ... partition, select Start > Computer. Use these discs to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence...
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NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ... from the recovery discs 7 Back up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive...
NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ... from the recovery discs 7 Back up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive...
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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...or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ...Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
...or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ...Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the ...file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your ...
...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the ...file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that...
... more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that...
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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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...icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the ...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
...icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the ...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
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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... the 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device... driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an ...
... the 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device... driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... source disc 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
... source disc 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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Open your... Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 8. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and...
... in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Open your... Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 8. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software and...
... 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 Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
... 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...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 standard specifications of the slot (2). 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC...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. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your...
...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 standard specifications of the slot (2). 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC...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. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your...
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 the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Save your information and close all programs associated with the...
... 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 the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Save your information and close all programs associated with the...
