Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. To check for the presence of the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system ...data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you may not have ...
...full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. To check for the presence of the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system ...data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you may not have ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery ... factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering... To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering ...
... to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery ... factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering... To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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... System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. When the Main menu is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for ...software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of...
... System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. When the Main menu is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for ...software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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,...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...
... your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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,...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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 connection problems Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN...
...device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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 connection problems Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN...
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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message ...may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP...
... of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message ...may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP...
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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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 Start Search box. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As .... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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 Start Search box. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As .... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. DVD Play 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 a new disc, and then burn from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the...
... trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. DVD Play 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 a new disc, and then burn from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Try running your country or region. 2. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the...
Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Try running your country or region. 2. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click ...system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your specific product from the ...
...do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click ...system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your specific product from the ...
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 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... and the approval markings of some of your computer. This certificate is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is...Product Name (1). This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 15 You may need the Product Key to update...
... and the approval markings of some of your computer. This certificate is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is...Product Name (1). This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 15 You may need the Product Key to update...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...(fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+... sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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...
...(fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+... sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 120 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to protect your information and... have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you should continue to back up your information... to your computer by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery ...
... and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 120 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to protect your information and... have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you should continue to back up your information... to your computer by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... not visible on an external display 34 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 35 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 35 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 Index ...38 iv
... not visible on an external display 34 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 35 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 35 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 Index ...38 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted... by using Microsoft® Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click...
... your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted... by using Microsoft® Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...disc 20 buttons DVD 4 volume mute 5 C CD inserting 21 removing 25 CD drive 18 checking audio functions 12 configuring HDMI 15 D device drivers HP drivers 36 Windows drivers 37 drives, optical drive 18 DVD changing region setting 23 inserting 21 removing 25 DVD button 4 DVD drive 18 DVD Play starting 4, 8...T tips, webcam 27 troubleshooting disc burning 35 disc play 32, 33 DVD movie play 33 external display 34 HP device drivers 36 optical disc tray 30 optical drive detection 31 Windows device drivers 37 V video, using 13 volume down button 5 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 5 volume mute ...
...disc 20 buttons DVD 4 volume mute 5 C CD inserting 21 removing 25 CD drive 18 checking audio functions 12 configuring HDMI 15 D device drivers HP drivers 36 Windows drivers 37 drives, optical drive 18 DVD changing region setting 23 inserting 21 removing 25 DVD button 4 DVD drive 18 DVD Play starting 4, 8...T tips, webcam 27 troubleshooting disc burning 35 disc play 32, 33 DVD movie play 33 external display 34 HP device drivers 36 optical disc tray 30 optical drive detection 31 Windows device drivers 37 V video, using 13 volume down button 5 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 5 volume mute ...