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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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... update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. NOTE If you connect your selection to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select...be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. To...
... update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. NOTE If you connect your selection to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select...be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. To...
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...the download area, select the software you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE Make a note of the path to install the software. 4....complete, open the folder on the screen. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your hard drive where the software will need to access this path ...
...the download area, select the software you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE Make a note of the path to install the software. 4....complete, open the folder on the screen. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your hard drive where the software will need to access this path ...
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With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager ... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager ... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... or downloaded from discs 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases,...personal settings. Click Advanced Options. d. Recovery Manager opens. Follow the on the screen. 3. Right-click the program or driver you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it ....
... or downloaded from discs 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases,...personal settings. Click Advanced Options. d. Recovery Manager opens. Follow the on the screen. 3. Right-click the program or driver you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it ....
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.... Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability.
.... Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability.
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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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Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. 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 ...
Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. 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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... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB...
... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE A TV tuner ExpressCard can add TV tuner functionality 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, supplied ... computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. If you are designed to conform to the manufacturer's instructions. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW For more information, refer to the standard specifications of the Personal...
NOTE A TV tuner ExpressCard can add TV tuner functionality 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, supplied ... computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. If you are designed to conform to the manufacturer's instructions. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW For more information, refer to the standard specifications of the Personal...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. 2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not 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 firmly seated. 2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed.
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... audio CD or a DVD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to HP support specialists. To perform this function Press Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of... release both keys at the same time. 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 the active...
... audio CD or a DVD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to HP support specialists. To perform this function Press Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of... release both keys at the same time. 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 the active...