Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to 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). Use these discs to an earlier... state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. This feature helps you experience system...
... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to 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). Use these discs to an earlier... state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. This feature helps you experience system...
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your operating system and ... can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have...
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your operating system and ... can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have...
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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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen ... computer is running on your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on or...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen ... computer is running on your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on or...
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... this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps...: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating ...
... this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps...: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) 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 (connected) Indicates that all 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) Identifies the...
... Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) 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 (connected) Indicates that all 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) Identifies the...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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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...1. 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may... also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed ...
...1. 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may... also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed ...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC ...
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 software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard ... power even when idle. To remove the insert: 1. 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 use .
Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard ... power even when idle. To remove the insert: 1. 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 use .
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
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...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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click ... listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 this section. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any...
...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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click ... listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 this section. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. DVD Play is installed on the source disc to play a DVD. See your user guides for...; If you are copying a disc, save the information on the computer, and is also available from 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 your hard drive before...
... of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. DVD Play is installed on the source disc to play a DVD. See your user guides for...; If you are copying a disc, save the information on the computer, and is also available from 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 your hard drive before...
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...again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for hardware changes icon... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for...
...again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for hardware changes icon... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest ...Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and...
...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest ...Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Combo Drive with SuperMulti 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 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 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...
... Combo Drive with SuperMulti 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 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 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...