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 ...
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...and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the...menu. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to...
...and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the...menu. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to...
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... the location on the screen to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive that has an ... is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. The installation begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you want...
... the location on the screen to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive that has an ... is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. The installation begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you want...
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... system restore points (operating system 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... system restore points (operating system 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. e. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the... installation instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on the screen. 3. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Recovery Manager opens. d. Recovery Manager...
... if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. e. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the... installation instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on the screen. 3. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Recovery Manager opens. d. Recovery Manager...
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... or downloaded 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. To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen...
... or downloaded 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. To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen...
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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
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. To stop the USB device before removing it. To connect...
... 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. To stop the USB device before removing it. To connect...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer ...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...
...and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer ...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...