Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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...identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press... before installing any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external...
...identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press... before installing any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Disk (C:). 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to access this path when... you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive....
... Disk (C:). 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to access this path when... you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive....
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... or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Back up (boot... system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 This feature helps ...
... or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Back up (boot... system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 This feature helps ...
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...Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. d. Restart the computer if prompted. Recovery Manager opens. c. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if the program you are ...not listed in the Programs and Features list. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or...
...Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. d. Restart the computer if prompted. Recovery Manager opens. c. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if the program you are ...not listed in the Programs and Features list. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or...
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... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery...
... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery...
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN device is not properly installed. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as...
... WLAN device is not properly installed. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. 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 the taskbar.
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. 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 the taskbar.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. If you are designed to conform to the computer. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE A TV tuner ExpressCard can add TV tuner... (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. For more information, refer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers,...
... may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. If you are designed to conform to the computer. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE A TV tuner ExpressCard can add TV tuner... (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. For more information, refer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers,...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 2. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it is firmly seated. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 2. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it is firmly seated. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to HP support specialists. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+... fn+f11 or a DVD. fn+f12 Hotkey procedures To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of ...
... system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to HP support specialists. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+... fn+f11 or a DVD. fn+f12 Hotkey procedures To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of ...