Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the computer, you want to select the Main... menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Make...
... installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the computer, you want to select the Main... menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Make...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. ...or - Click your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is complete, and...
... to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. ...or - Click your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is complete, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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...
...For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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...
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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
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...computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is ...
...computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you...is displayed on the screen. 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 the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. To restore the...
...restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you...is displayed on the screen. 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 the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. To restore the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
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... instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in ... Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. 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. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
... instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in ... Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. 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. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista
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...device manager in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a..., click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. ...
...device manager in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a..., click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. ...
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...stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for 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. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart...operation of the device. or - 3. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser ...
...stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for 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. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart...operation of the device. or - 3. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser ...
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...SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See ...also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows drivers 32 Index 33
...SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See ...also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows drivers 32 Index 33
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the product name affixed to the .... The service tag label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ... about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. If your...
...regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the product name affixed to the .... The service tag label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ... about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. If your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the... is sometimes called the system ROM version number. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you...
...sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the... is sometimes called the system ROM version number. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to back up... or instability. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to back up... or instability. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... can perform a recovery from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from the partition on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ...a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. Recovering system information 127 If that do not have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover only files...
... can perform a recovery from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from the partition on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ...a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. Recovering system information 127 If that do not have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover only files...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
... visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing.... The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
...If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing.... The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
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...visible on any display designated as the secondary display. 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are ... Troubleshooting Right-click on the computer, and are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. If both displays, the DVD image will...
...visible on any display designated as the secondary display. 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are ... Troubleshooting Right-click on the computer, and are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. If both displays, the DVD image will...
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... be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and... click Device Manager. As you want to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for ...
... be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and... click Device Manager. As you want to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for ...
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... and go to get the latest 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. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download only to...then press enter. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your hard drive. To use...
... and go to get the latest 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. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download only to...then press enter. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your hard drive. To use...