Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. ...your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you with the following tasks for computers that do not have been ...
... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. ...your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you with the following tasks for computers that do not have been ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer ...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - 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 iii
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 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to reliable external ...and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or...
...your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to reliable external ...and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Updating...
... browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Updating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one ... one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one ... one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... possible causes 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 Before working...
... possible causes 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 Before working...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... from the Network adapters list. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
... from the Network adapters list. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or ...the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the...
... then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or ...the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to perform the ...ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >...
...drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to perform the ...ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Microsoft Update to use Microsoft Update: 1. When prompted, confirm that...
Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Microsoft Update to use Microsoft Update: 1. When prompted, confirm that...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on... the Web. 3. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to obtain...
...a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on... the Web. 3. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to obtain...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...devices 1 AutoPlay 8 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard...removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical discs removing 13 using 4 optical drive 2, 4 R region codes, DVD 9 S software...
...devices 1 AutoPlay 8 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard...removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical discs removing 13 using 4 optical drive 2, 4 R region codes, DVD 9 S software...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
... an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of...; Product name (1). Have this information 15 This certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your...
... (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of...; Product name (1). Have this information 15 This certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Using hotkeys 11 Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to questions about using...
... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Using hotkeys 11 Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to questions about using...