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...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer includes...hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have a partition. System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files...
...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer includes...hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have a partition. System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files...
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...factory. If that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3.... the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you to recover your...
...factory. If that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3.... the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you to recover your...
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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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... the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is ...from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update...
... the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is ...from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update...
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... location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in ... do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Open your country or region. 2. Select your computer model...
... location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in ... do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Open your country or region. 2. Select your computer model...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network status (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) Network status ...lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one ...
...indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network status (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) Network status ...lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one ...
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... changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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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. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the ...
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. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the ...
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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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... wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and... then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver...
... wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and... then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver...
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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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...). 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, supplied by the...). 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)
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...until it . 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. 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 the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Hold the card label-side up...power even when idle. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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 on the insert (1) to unlock it ...
...until it . 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. 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 the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Hold the card label-side up...power even when idle. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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 on the insert (1) to unlock it ...
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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... results pane, click Device Manager. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign... (-) is 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
... results pane, click Device Manager. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign... (-) is 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
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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 play a DVD. A DVD playing ... right kind 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...
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 play a DVD. A DVD playing ... right kind 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...
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...: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. If you are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Proceed to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. ...
...: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. If you are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Proceed to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. ...
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...to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. ... then select a storage location on -screen instructions to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click your specific product from the...
...to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. ... then select a storage location on -screen instructions to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click your specific product from the...
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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 ...