External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install 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...
2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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.... To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . 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...
.... To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . 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...
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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... exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note...
... exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, 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. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double...this path when you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to the location on...
... After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, 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. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double...this path when you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to the location on...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes...● Create system restore points (operating system feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes...● Create system restore points (operating system feature). 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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... image but cannot restore your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to reinstall it is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal ...settings. b. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to be removed. Select ...
... image but cannot restore your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to reinstall it is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal ...settings. b. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to be removed. Select ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery...
... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery...
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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) 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 (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) 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)
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. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. For more information, refer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically...
... 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. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. For more information, refer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and repair a computer that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... and repair a computer that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows...
... 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Cannot launch WLAN 23 When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1.
... search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Cannot launch WLAN 23 When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed.
If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed.
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... DVD-RW, are designed to help you with the following types of discs required. 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). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated... 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support reduce the...
... DVD-RW, are designed to help you with the following types of discs required. 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). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated... 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support reduce the...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up . Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of... > All Programs > 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 you set up your computer.
... the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up . Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of... > All Programs > 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 you set up your computer.
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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...
...+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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...