Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. 1 Overview Recovery after software... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery... on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs ...
...factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. 1 Overview Recovery after software... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery... on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ...Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you may not have a recovery ...
...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ...Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you may not have a recovery ...
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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... update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you want to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed...: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc... BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
... update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you want to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed...: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc... BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...do so, restart your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your hard drive. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE:...file to 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, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a ...
...do so, restart your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your hard drive. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE:...file to 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, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... problems For more information. 1. 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 computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or.... 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... problems For more information. 1. 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 computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or.... 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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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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...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If...
...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If...
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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... that the optical drive is listed in the Start Search box. 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 pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive.... 2. 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. In the results pane, click Device ...
... that the optical drive is listed in the Start Search box. 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 pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive.... 2. 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. In the results pane, click Device ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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. A DVD playing in Device Manager. The process of...
... 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. A DVD playing in Device Manager. The process of...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers... in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and...
...Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers... in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click Download ... to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to do...
... hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click Download ... to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to do...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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 drivers 29 30 Index
...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 drivers 29 30 Index
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... system. An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. This is affixed to the front of the computer. ● Regulatory label... . This certificate is the product name affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is ...
... system. An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. This is affixed to the front of the computer. ● Regulatory label... . This certificate is the product name affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f12 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 to providing... - Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly...
...+f12 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 to providing... - Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly...
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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...Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive 31 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the ...the optical drive is listed 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 driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start and type device ...
...Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive 31 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the ...the optical drive is listed 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 driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start and type device ...
Multimedia - 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 your drive. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ●...
... 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 your drive. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ●...
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.... 2. Click Start and type device manager in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. 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 Update Utility: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify...
.... 2. Click Start and type device manager in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. 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 Update Utility: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify...