HP Pavilion dv6000 - Entertainment Notebook PC driver and firmware
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HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... hardware, such as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers.
Updating the software installed on the computer
Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates to the software included with the computer may have been released since the...
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... wizard opens, follow the
installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Performing a recovery
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
✎ Windows has its own built-in...
HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 233
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it.
✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
&#...
HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 234
... System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using PC Recovery.
✎ PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 242
... a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options.
✎ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software...
HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 243
... program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
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... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the Partition on the Hard Drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
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Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some ...
Setup Instructions - Page 2
...
Right
Digital M·edia Slot* 1394 port*
USB port* USB port
ExpressCard slot
Optical drive USB port
Power connector
Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack* Audio-out (headphone) jack
Audio-in (microphone) jack Consumer infrared lens Wireless light Wireless switch Drive light Battery light Power light
Setup Instructions
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Go to Help and Support today...
External Media Cards - Windows XP - Page 9
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter.
Configuring an ExpressCard
CAUTION To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers...
Bluetooth for Windows XP - Page 6
...9679; Bluetooth Setup Wizard-Facilitates the configuration and modification of your Bluetooth environment. The wizard can be used to configure or change local services or to establish connections to remote devices based on service type or device type.
● Quick Connect-Facilitates fast connections based on service type. You are able to quickly find devices that support a particular service and...
Security - Windows XP - Page 3
...passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Using QuickLock ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...4 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing...
Security - Windows XP - Page 12
... to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > Help and Support. Updates to Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft applications are released periodically...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 5
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates by visiting the HP Web...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 6
... any device, cable, or cord.
To download a BIOS update:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 7
... the Windows Explorer window:
a. Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
4. Complete the installation by...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 8
Updating software programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 13
... All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. The Application and Driver Recovery tool opens. 3. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Page 8
... displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open the Help and Support Center.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows XP - Page 8
... displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open the Help and Support Center.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...