Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for computers that you create recovery discs ...models only) on a regular basis to protect your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. As you add new software and data files, you create. Recovery discs...
Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for computers that you create recovery discs ...models only) on a regular basis to protect your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. As you add new software and data files, you create. Recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software that you set up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...the system if you 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. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2....
... software that you set up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...the system if you 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. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2....
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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to download ... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to select the...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to download ... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to select the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. or - If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6...., type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the...
... go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. or - If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6...., type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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..., or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities,... or changing Windows settings. 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...
..., or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities,... or changing Windows settings. 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...
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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..., follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to ...software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows ...
..., follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to ...software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows ...
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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... type, search results are 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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If... If the drive is already showing. 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. Click Start and type device manager...
... type, search results are 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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If... If the drive is already showing. 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. Click Start and type device manager...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., save the information on the computer, and is installed on the source disc to 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...
..., save the information on the computer, and is installed on the source disc to 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the type of the following sections. Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and ... enter. - In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you want to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If...
...the type of the following sections. Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and ... enter. - In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you want to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Updates. 3. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Open your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete... file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...
... Updates. 3. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Open your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete... file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...
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...±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...±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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... information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...you contact technical support. An optional device may need to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or... of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 15 Have ...
... information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...you contact technical support. An optional device may need to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or... of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 15 Have ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer... Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
..., installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer... Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in ... the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the following section. 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...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in ... the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the following section. 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open ...
... use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open ...
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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 ...
