Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ...basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect 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). To check for the presence of ...
... you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ...basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect 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). To check for the presence of ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 3. However, if your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. 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 experience system failure or instability.
.... 3. However, if your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. 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 experience system failure or instability.
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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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then... click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
... the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then... click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
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...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed... browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. or - When prompted, click Save and...
...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed... browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. or - When prompted, click Save and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or ...indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network ...
... devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or ...indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... problems The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... problems The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
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... the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type ...
... the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... been detected. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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.
... been detected. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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 for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 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 ...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 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 ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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. To remove the ... or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Press in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up, with the...
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. To remove the ... or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Press in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up, with the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive ...
..., 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. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of burning a disc does not...
... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of burning a disc does not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your computer model number...
..., click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your computer model number...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and ...containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click...
...to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and ...containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 hard 18, 19 optical 2 ...
... 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 hard 18, 19 optical 2 ...