Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... drive. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To download a BIOS update...
... drive. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To download a BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...1 Updating software ENWW Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select... the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. When the download is typically Local ...
...1 Updating software ENWW Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select... the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. When the download is typically Local ...
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ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your ... points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your ... points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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...from your personal settings. Click Advanced Options. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > ... reinstalls the program or utility to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to be reinstalled...
...from your personal settings. Click Advanced Options. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > ... reinstalls the program or utility to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to be reinstalled...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow...
... instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow...
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... permission or password for more information. 1. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as...
... permission or password for more information. 1. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot. ...If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other ...
...Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot. ...If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. 2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. 2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... fn+f1 to HP support specialists. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
... fn+f1 to HP support specialists. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information 91 NOTE: Set reminders to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. System ...software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create...
...customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information 91 NOTE: Set reminders to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. System ...software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media (purchased separately). Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before...
...-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media (purchased separately). Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...cases, if a program has been deleted from your personal settings. Follow the on the screen. 3. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process ... program or utility to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. Reinstall the program or driver: a. If the driver is still on the hard drive. b. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not...
...cases, if a program has been deleted from your personal settings. Follow the on the screen. 3. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process ... program or utility to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. Reinstall the program or driver: a. If the driver is still on the hard drive. b. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not...
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removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...
removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...