Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated ...programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create. With Recovery ...
... If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated ...programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create. With Recovery ...
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...recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery... 1. If you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer.
...recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery... 1. If you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer.
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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... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates... contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later...
... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates... contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later...
... SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 ... the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support ...
...left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 ... the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support ...
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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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...then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found...
...then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Start Search ...box. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the section "A device driver must be missing ...
...the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Start Search ...box. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the section "A device driver must be missing ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain... HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Try...
... Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain... HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Try...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...> All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to immediately check for software updates on your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. ...
...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...> All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to immediately check for software updates on your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard...
... DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for this information when ...that is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is unique to each product...
... information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for this information when ...that is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is unique to each product...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display 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, ... some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
...Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display 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, ... some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
... is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external speakers, ... devices WARNING! To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer...
Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external speakers, ... devices WARNING! To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for an optical drive listing. Because the human eye cannot...to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close . If you type, search results are listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair ...
.... Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for an optical drive listing. Because the human eye cannot...to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close . If you type, search results are listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair ...
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... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus (-) sign is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure...
... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus (-) sign is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...-click the file to select how and when the utility should check for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: In some locations you want...
...-click the file to select how and when the utility should check for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: In some locations you want...