Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 5
...safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your...listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new...
...safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your...listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 11
... you to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart...only) on -screen instructions. If you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Back up...
... you to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart...only) on -screen instructions. If you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Back up...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 13
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
Page 3
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
Page 6
...key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is ...displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to identify ...
...key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is ...displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to identify ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 8
...from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...
...from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 8
... and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected...
... and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 23
... 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. 5 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 24
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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing ...
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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 25
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
Page 26
...icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
...icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 3
... 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
Page 23
...Scan for an optical drive listing. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously...CD-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. Look for hardware changes. Refer to see if the device is...
...Scan for an optical drive listing. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously...CD-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. Look for hardware changes. Refer to see if the device is...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 28
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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 contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 29
... do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining...
... do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 30
... HP Update Utility: 1. Select your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. To use the HP...
... HP Update Utility: 1. Select your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. To use the HP...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 31
...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
Page 7
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Press in use. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer 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...
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Press in use. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
Page 21
... may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware...
... may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
Page 15
... key of the active Windows program. Using hotkeys 11 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 hotkey command. - The BIOS date...
... key of the active Windows program. Using hotkeys 11 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 hotkey command. - The BIOS date...