Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create recovery... discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery ...
...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). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create recovery... discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery ...
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...reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Back up . 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software ... computer. If you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the...
...reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Back up . 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software ... computer. If you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the...
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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... menu is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been... the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
... menu is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been... the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
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...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 open a window containing additional information.... install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...
...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 open a window containing additional information.... install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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...connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go ...to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...
...connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go ...to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...
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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If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already ... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already ... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... try again. ● If you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc...
... try again. ● If you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...and follow the instructions provided. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) ...search results are once again listed. 8. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." or - In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to step 6. If prompted by ...
...and follow the instructions provided. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) ...search results are once again listed. 8. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." or - In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to step 6. If prompted by ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your computer operating system, programs,...products. 6. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart ...
... Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your computer operating system, programs,...products. 6. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart ...
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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: To...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: To...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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