Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (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). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovering from the recovery discs 7
... you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovering from the recovery discs 7
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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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...in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from ...BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the ...
...in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from ...BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - Select your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models .... 4. Click 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. ...
...a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - Select your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models .... 4. Click 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices...) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices...) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version ...of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on...
... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version ...of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on...
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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...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. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you suspect that the DVD/...
...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. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you suspect that the DVD/...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
... autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs ...the optical drive. 2. Click Next to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Click OK. 4. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to update your computer model number in the toolbar....
... press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs ...the optical drive. 2. Click Next to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Click OK. 4. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to update your computer model number in the toolbar....
Drives - Windows Vista
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...do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Click...select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 3. ...
...do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. Click...select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 3. ...
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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... icon (< or Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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. Connecting a USB...
... icon (< or Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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. Connecting a USB...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open Help and Support. On some...
... CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open Help and Support. On some...
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