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...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information and restoring it in case...from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for ...can recover your operating system and software. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software...
...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information and restoring it in case...from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for ...can recover your operating system and software. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software...
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...have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE.... If you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer...
...have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE.... If you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer...
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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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...the instructions on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. Open ... contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the ...
...the instructions on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. Open ... contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the ...
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...the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option ...
...the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5...
...may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5...
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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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...country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer...the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
...country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer...the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
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... drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click... 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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click... 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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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... restart the computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and...
... restart the computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and...
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... by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. After... check for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
... by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. After... check for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...command. - On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f12...fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same...
...command. - On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f12...fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same...
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
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...steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer enables ...you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected...
...steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer enables ...you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected...
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...at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc. After you lower system color properties to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the ... treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. 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 multimedia program may close all open programs before playing a CD or a...
...at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc. After you lower system color properties to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the ... treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. 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 multimedia program may close all open programs before playing a CD or a...
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...Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your... you want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to your drive. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
...Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your... you want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to your drive. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
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...Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. After the file is displayed, click... an updated driver to step 6. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
...Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. After the file is displayed, click... an updated driver to step 6. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
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Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.
Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.