Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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). Recovering system information Tools ...provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks ...
...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). Recovering system information Tools ...provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... on the screen. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.... If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
... on the screen. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.... If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... loss of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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...
... loss of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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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... 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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..., with the connectors facing the computer. 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 unlock it is not in use . NOTE: The first time you... insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Pull...
..., with the connectors facing the computer. 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 unlock it is not in use . NOTE: The first time you... insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Pull...
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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... using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
... using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. Access the page on the screen reports a successful... installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Complete the installation by selecting Start...
...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. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. Access the page on the screen reports a successful... installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Complete the installation by selecting Start...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...to your computer and restore the operating system and software programs 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). ENWW 5 This feature helps you...
...to your computer and restore the operating system and software programs 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). ENWW 5 This feature helps you...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Follow the on the screen. 3. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. NOTE Software not provided with this...
.... When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Follow the on the screen. 3. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. NOTE Software not provided with this...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. If you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the...
... the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. If you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the...
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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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... identifier. 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 identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already ...is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS...
... identifier. 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 identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already ...is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive... you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded...
... After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive... you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
... information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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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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 but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) 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 (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 but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... bottom left 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. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. If a wireless device is disabled by the Setup...
... bottom left 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. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. If a wireless device is disabled by the Setup...
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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... WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may include the term...
... WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may include the term...