Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...(boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. NOTE: If your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If ...recover your operating system and software. To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start >...
...(boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. NOTE: If your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If ...recover your operating system and software. To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start >...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal ...files. 2. 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...
.... Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal ...files. 2. 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...
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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...the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on ... the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently...
...the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on ... the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information on troubleshooting... device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information on troubleshooting... device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
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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...either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Network status icon is not ... in the notification area after 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed.
...either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Network status icon is not ... in the notification area after 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... is not visible on an external display 23 The process 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
... is not visible on an external display 23 The process 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 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, ... properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot...
...optical drive 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, ... properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...-screen instructions to update your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to restart the computer, ...drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the ...
...-screen instructions to update your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to restart the computer, ...drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...description (4). This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook...or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information 15 The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when you contact technical support. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the...
...description (4). This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook...or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information 15 The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when you contact technical support. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... section on an audio CD or a DVD. Function Hotkey Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support ...in decimal format. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
... section on an audio CD or a DVD. Function Hotkey Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support ...in decimal format. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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The optical disc tray does not open ...18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...19 A disc does not play automatically ...20 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 20 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 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 ...21 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 Index ...24 iv
The optical disc tray does not open ...18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...19 A disc does not play automatically ...20 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 20 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 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 ...21 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 Index ...24 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external ... computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on...
...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external ... computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... instructed. If this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores...
... instructed. If this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps...: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. Right-click on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows...
... discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps...: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. Right-click on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to obtain HP device drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. NOTE: If you want to...
... to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to obtain HP device drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. NOTE: If you want to...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...3 rotate 3 C CD burning 15 inserting 12 removing, with power 16 CD drive 10 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 drives, optical drive 10 DVD changing region setting 15 inserting 12 removing, with power 16 DVD drive 10 DVD region ...codes, DVD 15 rotate button 3 S software installing 6 MediaSmart 5 multimedia 6 Windows Media Player 6 speakers 2 T troubleshooting device driver 21 disc burning 21 disc play 19, 20 DVD movie play 20 external display 21 HP device drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 V video, using 9 ...
...3 rotate 3 C CD burning 15 inserting 12 removing, with power 16 CD drive 10 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 drives, optical drive 10 DVD changing region setting 15 inserting 12 removing, with power 16 DVD drive 10 DVD region ...codes, DVD 15 rotate button 3 S software installing 6 MediaSmart 5 multimedia 6 Windows Media Player 6 speakers 2 T troubleshooting device driver 21 disc burning 21 disc play 19, 20 DVD movie play 20 external display 21 HP device drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 V video, using 9 ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... an Advanced Format drive Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 or later Windows Vista prior to the latest version of the hardware page size, which is not supported by HP. B This scenario is 4 KB on optimizing performance in multiples of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. Note: When a ...to Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) 9.6 or later. Table 1. you received directly from HP A A A A B A A You are installing your own image; For AMD platforms, upgrade to SP1 Windows XP Windows 2000 Linux FreeDOS Scenario You are installing a preinstalled image you are not using Norton Ghost to...
... an Advanced Format drive Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 or later Windows Vista prior to the latest version of the hardware page size, which is not supported by HP. B This scenario is 4 KB on optimizing performance in multiples of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. Note: When a ...to Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) 9.6 or later. Table 1. you received directly from HP A A A A B A A You are installing your own image; For AMD platforms, upgrade to SP1 Windows XP Windows 2000 Linux FreeDOS Scenario You are installing a preinstalled image you are not using Norton Ghost to...