Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...are designed to help you should continue to back up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery ... This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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...
...are designed to help you should continue to back up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery ... This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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...
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4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs...
4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs...
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - 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 iii
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 iii
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...connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. You may need to... installed on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you ...
...connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. You may need to... installed on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a storage location on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do...
... a storage location on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer...one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (...
... indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer...one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (...
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... all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure 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...
... all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure 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...
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ... is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ... is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 23 A device driver must be reinstalled ...24 v
... does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 23 A device driver must be reinstalled ...24 v
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Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Index ...26 vi
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Index ...26 vi
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..., click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...showing. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device...
..., click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...showing. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to ...
See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not correct the problem, you type, search results are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your ...following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you are listed in the toolbar...
... not correct the problem, you type, search results are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your ...following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you are listed in the toolbar...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...click the file to install. 7. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. A device driver must be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to ...
...click the file to install. 7. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. A device driver must be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to ...
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...disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning... drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 23 device driver 24 26 Index disc play 21, 22 HP device drivers 24 optical disc tray 19 optical drive detection 20 Windows...
...disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning... drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 23 device driver 24 26 Index disc play 21, 22 HP device drivers 24 optical disc tray 19 optical drive detection 20 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... device before removing it. 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 the taskbar.
... device before removing it. 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 the taskbar.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not...
... the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not...