Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery...
... 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 reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer.... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
.... Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer.... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
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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...may need to your hard drive. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord ... ESC key for your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ...
...may need to your hard drive. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord ... ESC key for your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - NOTE: In some locations... you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. ...
If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - NOTE: In some locations... you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) 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 LAN devices are on the computer ... status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network.
Wireless network connection (disconnected) 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 LAN devices are on the computer ... status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure 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
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the...
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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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region.... 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your ...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region.... 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your ...
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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...optical drive listing. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer... does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Remove any required...
...optical drive listing. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer... does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Remove any required...
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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... > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Security & Updates. 3. MediaSmart is also available from the optical drive. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device... drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. Open your ...
... > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Security & Updates. 3. MediaSmart is also available from the optical drive. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device... drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. Open your ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...number in the product box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the ... 5 Troubleshooting Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Select your country or region. 3. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for...
...number in the product box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the ... 5 Troubleshooting Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Select your country or region. 3. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for...
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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...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. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. 2 ...Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC...
...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. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. 2 ...Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...name (1). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved... for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ●...
...name (1). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved... for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ●...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... as the BIOS date. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number...
... as the BIOS date. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number...