Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you can recover your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software...Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system ...
.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you can recover your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software...Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that 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. 4 Performing a recovery...
... discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that 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. 4 Performing a recovery...
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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... then download and install the new BIOS. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging...drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need...
... then download and install the new BIOS. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging...drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click...
... to your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...computer and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection ...
...Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...computer and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking 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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... WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or...
... WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or...
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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... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ... your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Select 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 from the HP Web site at http://www...
... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ... your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Select 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 from the HP Web site at http://www...
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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... the optical drive 19 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. This option rolls back to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 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 already showing. The computer does not ...
... the optical drive 19 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. This option rolls back to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 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 already showing. The computer does not ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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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... DVD playing in the following section. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. If prompted by using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to...the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you may need to update your Internet browser, and go to check for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try to restart the computer, save all open ...
... DVD playing in the following section. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. If prompted by using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to...the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you may need to update your Internet browser, and go to check for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try to restart the computer, save all open ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your computer model number in the product box. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Open ...your country or region. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for HP software updates. Select your...
... your computer model number in the product box. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Open ...your country or region. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to immediately check for HP software updates. Select your...
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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... connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. 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...
... connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key....the product's hardware components. The modem approval label is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you need this computer. This is unique to the bottom of the countries...
...labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key....the product's hardware components. The modem approval label is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you need this computer. This is unique to the bottom of the countries...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ●...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ●...