Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
...; Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that you set up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager...have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated...
... Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that you set up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager...have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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 device. 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 ...
... specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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 device. 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 ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . 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 . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage ...
... or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . 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 . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it...than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the download area, ...
...the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it...than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the download area, ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Access the page 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 the location on your hard drive. 4 Updating software The hard drive ... installation begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you are ready to update. 3. You will be downloaded. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and...
Access the page 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 the location on your hard drive. 4 Updating software The hard drive ... installation begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you are ready to update. 3. You will be downloaded. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and...
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 and one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more 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)
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more 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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... Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If a wireless device is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click...
... Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If a wireless device is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click...
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.
... 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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 Windows Help for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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 Windows Help for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ...
Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver 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. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.
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. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver 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. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP
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...-click in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 3 Using WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > My Computer. 2.
...-click in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 3 Using WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > My Computer. 2.
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. Recovering system information 119 This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Handle these discs... 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 the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it in...
...to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. Recovering system information 119 This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Handle these discs... 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 the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it in...
Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as... soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 122 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
...files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as... soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 122 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to HP support specialists. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format.... system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. or - ●...
...DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to HP support specialists. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format.... system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. or - ●...
External Media Cards - Windows XP
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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 the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
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 the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows XP
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.... Opening the Help and Support Center (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center... key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to HP support specialists.
.... Opening the Help and Support Center (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center... key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to HP support specialists.