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
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... later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link 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 installed on the...
... later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link 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 installed on the...
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... to do this, click Download only to save the file to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6.... Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: ...
... to do this, click Download only to save the file to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6.... Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... more LAN devices are connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that all of ...
... more LAN devices are connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that all of ...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
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... pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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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To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of ... latest software. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not...
To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of ... latest software. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... files. ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
... files. ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an...
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... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc...
... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc...
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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..., 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box...listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box....
..., 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box...listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box....
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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. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that ...
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. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that ...
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...sign (-) is already showing. 5. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to step 6.... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Try running your country...
...sign (-) is already showing. 5. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Click the option for HP software updates. Click Next to step 6.... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Try running your country...
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...your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Install now to 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 open a window containing additional information.... When the list of the device. or - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and...
...your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Install now to 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 open a window containing additional information.... When the list of the device. or - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... with 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...
... with 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...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click ...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it... . Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use .
... contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it... . Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use .
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The part ...◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). You may need this information when traveling internationally. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you need this information when traveling ...
...computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The part ...◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). You may need this information when traveling internationally. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you need this information when traveling ...