Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the...state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your...data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included ...
...points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the...state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your...data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included ...
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...You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: ... Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover...
...You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: ... Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover...
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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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... not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on...the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS ...
... not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on...the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS ...
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...stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When ...the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp....
...stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When ...the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device...may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your permission or password for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help...
... 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device...may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your permission or password for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help...
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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.
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...Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
...Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
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
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical... 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.
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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical... 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.
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... press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ... so on the Web. 3. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. As you...
... press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ... so on the Web. 3. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. As you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User .... 5. or - After the file 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install. ...
When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User .... 5. or - After the file 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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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... ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. fn++ Decrease system volume.... Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using 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, ...
... ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. fn++ Decrease system volume.... Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using 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, ...
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device ...Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking your audio functions To ...
... earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device ...Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking your audio functions To ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...click Device Manager. After you click No, the computer may behave in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase... you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking...
...click Device Manager. After you click No, the computer may behave in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase... you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking...
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...If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. 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 The process of burning a disc does not begin ,... disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are prompted to restart the computer, save ...
...If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. 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 The process of burning a disc does not begin ,... disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are prompted to restart the computer, save ...
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...-click the file to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to immediately...
...-click the file to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to immediately...
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A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.
A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.