Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). System restore points allow you...
... Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). System restore points allow you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager...
HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager...
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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of ...
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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW
If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Hold the card label-side up...
... force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Hold the card label-side up...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and System BIOS) can be downloaded. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. You may need ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on or restarting the computer...
... and System BIOS) can be downloaded. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. You may need ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on or restarting the computer...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the screen to download and follow the instructions on the screen. You ...will be downloaded. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on ...
...recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the screen to download and follow the instructions on the screen. You ...will be downloaded. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...failure or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software...system failure or instability. ● Create system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...failure or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software...system failure or instability. ● Create system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it . b. e. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the... Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it is damaged,...
... Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it . b. e. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the... Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it is damaged,...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovering...
... disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovering...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Software Updates - 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 v
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 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... optional power source. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software...
... optional power source. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to download and ...click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software Double-click your hard drive where the software will need ...
...to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to download and ...click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software Double-click your hard drive where the software will need ...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. To view the state of the ...
For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. To view the state of the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN 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 WLAN 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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... links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.