Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer... by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...
... to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer... by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in ... at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, ...
Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in ... at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, ...
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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...download and install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your ...selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the ...
...download and install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your ...selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Open your hard drive. When...
...so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Open your hard drive. When...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless...
... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for a WLAN device may be prompted for 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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... for a WLAN device may be prompted for 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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are...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. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country...
.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are...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. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country...
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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... later in this device. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Refer to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager ...to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical drive listing to troubleshoot ...
... later in this device. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Refer to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager ...to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical drive listing to troubleshoot ...
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
... 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
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. NOTE: If you may need to do not restart the computer. To use your Internet browser, and go to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted to... update your hardware drivers, as well as for your drivers using Microsoft® Update. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to get the latest updates for updates to install ...
... hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. NOTE: If you may need to do not restart the computer. To use your Internet browser, and go to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted to... update your hardware drivers, as well as for your drivers using Microsoft® Update. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to get the latest updates for updates to install ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then type your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for...
..., and then type your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should 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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.... ● Do not 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. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Inserting an...
.... ● Do not 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. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Inserting an...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...: ◦ Product name (1). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this information when traveling internationally. The...
...: ◦ Product name (1). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this information when traveling internationally. The...
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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... 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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...