Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., you experience system failure or instability. 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). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
..., you experience system failure or instability. 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). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...> Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click ... Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Access Recovery Manager in repair...
...> Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click ... Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Access Recovery Manager in repair...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it. ...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it. ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform 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 standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC...
... only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform 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 standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... when it . 2. ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to unlock it is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Pull ... move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed.
... when it . 2. ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to unlock it is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Pull ... move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed.
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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... 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area: a. b. You will be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to... power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+...
... 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area: a. b. You will be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to... power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the file that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click... for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. ...
... the file that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click... for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ... Recovery Manager, you experience system 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).
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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ... Recovery Manager, you experience system 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).
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... program, be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Restart the computer if prompted. Click Advanced Options....a program has been deleted from discs 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. b. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Recovery Manager opens. d. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen...
... program, be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Restart the computer if prompted. Click Advanced Options....a program has been deleted from discs 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. b. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Recovery Manager opens. d. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... only recovers software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovery Manager...
... only recovers software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovery Manager...
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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... is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system...
... is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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.... 4. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After ... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. The installation begins. 8. When...
.... 4. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After ... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. The installation begins. 8. When...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard ENWW 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...
... the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard ENWW 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 (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software.
Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the...
... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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...
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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Windows Help for more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You...
... 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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Windows Help for more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You...