External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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 display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW If you are designed to conform 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 by ... Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards ENWW If you are designed to conform 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 by ... Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in the notification area, at the far... firmly seated. ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To remove ...
... the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in the notification area, at the far... firmly seated. ENWW Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To remove ...
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 ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want 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 the screen to... administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. At the download area: a. b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded...
... the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want 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 the screen to... administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. At the download area: a. b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...following the instructions on your hard drive designation. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE Make a note of the path to update. 3. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard... drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Using the hard drive path you...
...following the instructions on your hard drive designation. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE Make a note of the path to update. 3. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard... drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Using the hard drive path you...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... create. 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). Recovery discs are designed... instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery...
... create. 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). Recovery discs are designed... instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Programs > Uninstall a program. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows ...Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Right-click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. NOTE Before reinstalling the program...
... Programs > Uninstall a program. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows ...Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Right-click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. NOTE Before reinstalling the program...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition...
... the on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1.
... bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless ...
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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Diagnose and repair from the menu. Cannot launch WLAN 23 In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. When the...
... Diagnose and repair from the menu. Cannot launch WLAN 23 In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. When the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted.
Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted.
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). The recovery discs are used to start up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and...-R DL (purchased separately). NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in your computer. The discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). The recovery discs are used to start up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and...-R DL (purchased separately). NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in your computer. The discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager....
... files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager....
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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fn+f12 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. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output ... or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to HP support specialists. Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...
fn+f12 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. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output ... or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to HP support specialists. Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...