Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... works 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. This feature helps you create recovery...factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. System restore points allow you may not have a...
... works 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). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. This feature helps you create recovery...factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. System restore points allow you may not have a...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ... discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ... discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the...
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 use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. 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...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device... step 6. 3. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7.
...-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device... step 6. 3. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network.
...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network.
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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 computer. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and...
.... 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 computer. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ... separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ... separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from 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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...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Refer to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) ... the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦...
...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Refer to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) ... the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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
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... automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is already showing. 4. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the...restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any other Microsoft products. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. MediaSmart...
... automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is already showing. 4. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the...restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any other Microsoft products. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. MediaSmart...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Open your country or region. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Select ...your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software...
Open your country or region. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Select ...your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software...
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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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...minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-...
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...minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information 15 The part number helps a service technician ...about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information...
.... You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information 15 The part number helps a service technician ...about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second ...
fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second ...