Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if 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 experience system ...to help 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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software ...
With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if 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 experience system ...to help 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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Performing a recovery 5 Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the ... 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. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options....
...or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Performing a recovery 5 Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the ... 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. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options....
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. 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 Configuring an ExpressCard...
If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. 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 Configuring an ExpressCard...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...detected, and a menu of the slot (2). The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Pull ...power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. 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 use . Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even...
...detected, and a menu of the slot (2). The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Pull ...power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. 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 use . Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even...
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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...(if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after ... to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates...
...(if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after ... to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates...
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Access the page 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. At the download area, select the software you want to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive... software. 4. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1.
Access the page 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. At the download area, select the software you want to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive... software. 4. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you create. With...and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software 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). ENWW 5 Recovery Manager works...
...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you create. With...and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software 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). ENWW 5 Recovery Manager works...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Options. Follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or... downloaded from discs 1. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to the factory image but...
... Options. Follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or... downloaded from discs 1. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to the factory image but...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the manufacturer's Web site. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these...
... Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the manufacturer's Web site. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these...
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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...of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not ... 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 connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on...
...of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not ... 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 connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software 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. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on...
... file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software 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. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard ENWW Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer...
... Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard ENWW Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer...
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 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. 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. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software...
... 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. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11.
... If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11.