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...Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software...restoring the computer to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you may not have a partition. This feature helps...
...Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software...restoring the computer to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you may not have a partition. This feature helps...
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...downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager... recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have...
...downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager... recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), 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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...esc (if you want to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link... for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use...
...esc (if you want to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link... for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use...
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... number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now...
... number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network ...
... and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network ...
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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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 If...
... 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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 If...
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... wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11...
... wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11...
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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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...'s Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... computer model number in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed.
...'s Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... computer model number in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed.
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 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, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 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, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... device has been detected, and a menu of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use . 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 . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting...
... device has been detected, and a menu of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use . 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 . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting...
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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If the drive 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 this section. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus ... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 the drive 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 this section. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus ... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... is also available from your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager. See your user guides for 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...
... is also available from your drive. A DVD playing in Device Manager. See your user guides for 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the... Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
...and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the... Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Remove any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5.... This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional ...
... system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5.... This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional ...
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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...