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...programs installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. Follow the on the screen. 5. NOTE: Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. NOTE: If you are unable...for Startup Menu" message is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 Operating System Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed on -screen ...
...programs installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. Follow the on the screen. 5. NOTE: Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. NOTE: If you are unable...for Startup Menu" message is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 Operating System Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed on -screen ...
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... disc (both purchased separately). The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps...
... disc (both purchased separately). The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps...
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...the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click Next. 6. Select Repair your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most ...recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. When reformatting is easily accessible. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed...
...the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click Next. 6. Select Repair your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most ...recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. When reformatting is easily accessible. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed...
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To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility (select models only), follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is added to the document. Performing a recovery In case of the computer. 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. d. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. 2. The Backup...
To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility (select models only), follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is added to the document. Performing a recovery In case of the computer. 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. d. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. 2. The Backup...
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After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Windows XP 193 Follow the on the computer. 5. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. 6.
After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Windows XP 193 Follow the on the computer. 5. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. 6.
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...126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
...126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
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...and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or... that one or more network devices may be connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are on (blue) when you to a wired...
...and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or... that one or more network devices may be connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are on (blue) when you to a wired...
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... Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to show all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all of your... permission or password for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Then in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to ...
... Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to show all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all of your... permission or password for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Then in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to ...
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...the network, and then click Properties. If you have the current codes to improve security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select the network in the left ...you are provided with the network administrator to be displayed. 3. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions...or access points on a regular basis to make a connection on a secure network. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Security tab...
...the network, and then click Properties. If you have the current codes to improve security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select the network in the left ...you are provided with the network administrator to be displayed. 3. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions...or access points on a regular basis to make a connection on a secure network. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Security tab...
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... audio functions To check the system sound on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the desktop. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that ...
... audio functions To check the system sound on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the desktop. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that ...
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...the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus... sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you remove it. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 NOTE: If the tray is not fully...
...the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus... sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you remove it. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 NOTE: If the tray is not fully...
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...treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. In rare cases, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Wipe from the center... click No, the computer may behave in better playback performance. Click OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia ● Scan for scratches. Windows scans your multimedia program to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. After you should not notice any required...
...treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. In rare cases, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Wipe from the center... click No, the computer may behave in better playback performance. Click OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia ● Scan for scratches. Windows scans your multimedia program to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. After you should not notice any required...
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...verify that you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Try to use the HP Web site to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box. 3. A device driver must be set to a ...the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager...
...verify that you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Try to use the HP Web site to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box. 3. A device driver must be set to a ...the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager...
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... software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your computer is stored on the ...security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer model number in the product box. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Open your Web...
... software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your computer is stored on the ...security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer model number in the product box. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Open your Web...
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...+esc (if you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Click your computer model number in the lower-...download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. Open your computer. Updating the BIOS 135 Do not download ... the download and installation, follow the on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4.
...+esc (if you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Click your computer model number in the lower-...download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. Open your computer. Updating the BIOS 135 Do not download ... the download and installation, follow the on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4.
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... your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 137 After the file is complete. Click Run to your country or region. 2. Click Save to save the file to install the updated software without downloading the file. - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads,...
... your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 137 After the file is complete. Click Run to your country or region. 2. Click Save to save the file to install the updated software without downloading the file. - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads,...
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... DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: If the...
... DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: If the...
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... drive. NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow the on -screen...
... drive. NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow the on -screen...
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... software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing HP Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices: ● Detailed views of...reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a ...
... software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing HP Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices: ● Detailed views of...reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a ...
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... from the list of this printer in my Printers folder check box. 6. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3.
... from the list of this printer in my Printers folder check box. 6. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3.