External Devices - Windows Vista
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... loss of the taskbar. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
... loss of the taskbar. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install ..., socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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...
2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install ..., socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... taskbar. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side ...detected, and a menu of the slot (2). 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 unlock it is in use . To remove the insert: 1. ENWW Inserting...
... taskbar. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side ...detected, and a menu of the slot (2). 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 unlock it is in use . To remove the insert: 1. ENWW Inserting...
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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...your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power ... determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the system...
...your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power ... determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the system...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the screen. Double-click your...Computer. 5. NOTE Make a note of the path to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen....
...recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the screen. Double-click your...Computer. 5. NOTE Make a note of the path to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...points (operating 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover ...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). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability.
...points (operating 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover ...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). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... does not need to be sure it is not listed, it . d. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions....listed in the Programs and Features list. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not...
... does not need to be sure it is not listed, it . d. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions....listed in the Programs and Features list. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the...
... reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the...
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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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 (connected) 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 (disconnected) 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 (connected) 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 (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software.
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. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only...
... 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. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking 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.
... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking 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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... security of your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless...
... security of your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...; If there is a network status icon in the Start Search box. 2. From the list of the preferred networks. 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.
...; If there is a network status icon in the Start Search box. 2. From the list of the preferred networks. 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. 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.
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...your important system files. ● Making a set of recovery discs can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). The recovery discs are designed to...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). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you use will depend on the hard drive or from a dedicated ...
...your important system files. ● Making a set of recovery discs can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). The recovery discs are designed to...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). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you use will depend on the hard drive or from a dedicated ...
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP recommends that you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive from either ... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
HP recommends that you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive from either ... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Hotkey Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to HP support specialists. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application.... installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow ...
... Hotkey Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to HP support specialists. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application.... installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow ...