Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and data files, you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ... Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably...
... and data files, you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ... Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... them before using Recovery Manager. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site...
... them before using Recovery Manager. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site...
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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...to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is ... adapter. 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 later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have...
...to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is ... adapter. 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 later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...enter. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed... to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your country or region. 2. Select...
...enter. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed... to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your country or region. 2. Select...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected ...to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are...
Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected ...to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are...
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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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from...
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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... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately.... Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of ...
... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately.... Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of ...
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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... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. This option rolls back to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the ...computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19
... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. This option rolls back to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the ...computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19
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 disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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 disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...your Internet browser, and go to delete. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the toolbar. Remove any other drivers you want to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use your system for installed hardware...hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to delete the driver...
...your Internet browser, and go to delete. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the toolbar. Remove any other drivers you want to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use your system for installed hardware...hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to delete the driver...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then type your country or region. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should...
..., and then type your country or region. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 ...security 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 drive...
...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 ...security 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 drive...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Press in use. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to...
... system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Press in use. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The service tag label is the most important number you need to the bottom of the computer. ...
This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The service tag label is the most important number you need to the bottom of the computer. ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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 either of these...
... the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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 either of these...