Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you experience system failure or instability. 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). Recovering system information Tools ...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. 1 Recovery discs are used to start up your information regularly ...
...you experience system failure or instability. 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). Recovering system information Tools ...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. 1 Recovery discs are used to start up your information regularly ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager...use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory...
... not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager...use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory...
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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... currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to an optional power source. b. To use the... information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
... currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to an optional power source. b. To use the... information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on...download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click 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.
...screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on...download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 (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) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software.
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 (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) 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. If the network status icon is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on...
... 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. If the network status icon is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on...
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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add...
... 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add...
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 the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters...
... 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 the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot launch WLAN 23 Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ...
Cannot launch WLAN 23 Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon 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. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon 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. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... a sound when the device has been detected. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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.
... a sound when the device has been detected. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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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...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 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
...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 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...the card into an ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in the notification area, at the far ...is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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 the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ...
...the card into an ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in the notification area, at the far ...is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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 the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 An optical disc does not play automatically 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
... ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 An optical disc does not play automatically 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
Drives - Windows Vista
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6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, ...click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, ...click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... you want to update your program again. Click Next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you may need to.../CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Windows scans your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. To ...
... you want to update your program again. Click Next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you may need to.../CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Windows scans your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. To ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to do so, restart 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 do so, restart your computer operating...latest updates for updates to check for your computer. 20 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows...
...use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to do so, restart 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 do so, restart your computer operating...latest updates for updates to check for your computer. 20 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Resolving problems
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Resolving problems
Pointing Devices 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...