Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If 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. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If 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. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. 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. Follow the on the hard drive.
... have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. 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. Follow the on the hard drive.
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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-...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the wireless buttons on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN...
... the wireless buttons on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN...
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.
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly...
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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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...displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then... follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your ...
...displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then... follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your ...
Software Updates - 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 v
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 v
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...the system BIOS currently installed. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut ...download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download...
...the system BIOS currently installed. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut ...download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download...
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...install the software. 4. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file ... path to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. The installation begins. 8. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:)....
...install the software. 4. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file ... path to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. The installation begins. 8. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:)....
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC... Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC... Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not detect the optical drive 19 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane... the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus...
... does not detect the optical drive 19 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane... the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus...
Drives - Windows Vista
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In the results pane, click Autoplay. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep...does not begin, or it is also available 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc for ...
In the results pane, click Autoplay. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep...does not begin, or it is also available 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc for ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... following sections. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in either of driver you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart.... 7. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, and then press enter. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when...
... following sections. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in either of driver you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart.... 7. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, and then press enter. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when...
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...a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. 3. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then... and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
...a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. 3. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then... and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
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... 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 ...
... 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing ...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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This is the number you use . You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ...This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
This is the number you use . You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ...This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., and then release both keys at the same time. fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key...
..., and then release both keys at the same time. fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key...