Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...files. ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your full... factory image if you create. 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
...files. ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your full... factory image if you create. 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...> Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and... driver roll-back capabilities. If you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Software ...
...> Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and... driver roll-back capabilities. If you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Software ...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification ...
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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... 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. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted...
... 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. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...detected, and a menu of available options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Pull the insert out of the taskbar. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is ...remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. 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 the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE:...
...detected, and a menu of available options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Pull the insert out of the taskbar. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is ...remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. 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 the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. NOTE:...
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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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. You will be displayed by unplugging... with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the ...
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. You will be displayed by unplugging... with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you are ready to the... > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you ...
...the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you are ready to the... > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Make a set of system failure or instability. ● Create system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
...; Make a set of system failure or instability. ● Create system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In ... manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. b. Recovery Manager opens. a. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if ...
...screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In ... manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. b. Recovery Manager opens. a. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager. Follow the on the screen. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the...
... Manager. Follow the on the screen. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the...
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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...not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Updating the ... to know the version of the screen. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS....
...not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Updating the ... to know the version of the screen. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS....
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow these steps:...the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the location on your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. The hard drive designation is ...
... Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow these steps:...the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the location on your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. The hard drive designation is ...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups 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 ...
Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups 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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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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... connect the computer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. If a wireless device is not displayed in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is installed, complete the following steps to the Wireless...
... connect the computer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. If a wireless device is not displayed in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is installed, complete the following steps to the Wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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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... device may be prompted for your computer. 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 Windows Help for more information. 1.
... device may be prompted for your computer. 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 Windows Help for more information. 1.