Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for the...
...This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc ...tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal... files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not...
NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc ...tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal... files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not...
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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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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS...these steps: a. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3....
...computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS...these steps: a. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 do this, click Download only to save the... file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Proceed to ...
...Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 do this, click Download only to save the... file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Proceed to ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one...
... (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on ...
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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...'s Web site for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your computer model number in...the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...
...'s Web site for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your computer model number in...the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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. If the drive is already showing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect... the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that ...
...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. If the drive is already showing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect... the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... then burn from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc...
... then burn from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check ... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of these procedures to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the ...
... Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check ... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of these procedures to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...double-click the file to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer....prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. ...
...double-click the file to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer....prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification ...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about 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 press the second...
... BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about 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 press the second...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv