Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site...to identify your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. While the "Press the ESC key 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...
...that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site...to identify your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. While the "Press the ESC key 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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... 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 step 6. 3. Click your country or ...
... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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... 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 step 6. 3. Click your country or ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 ...802.11. 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 Troubleshooting...
...The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 ...802.11. 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 Troubleshooting...
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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 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.
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.... 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest...either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow ...
.... 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest...either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs... the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive. Back up your computer. Then select Recovery Manager.
... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs... the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive. Back up your computer. Then select Recovery Manager.
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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...device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the results pane, click Device ...in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 the pane above the box. 3.
...device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the results pane, click Device ...in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 the pane above the box. 3.
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... verify that you are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - Windows scans your country or region. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Repeat for HP software updates. Click Next to restart the computer, save all open files, and then... the toolbar. In the results pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to step 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click the option for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. A device...
... verify that you are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - Windows scans your country or region. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Repeat for HP software updates. Click Next to restart the computer, save all open files, and then... the toolbar. In the results pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to step 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click the option for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. A device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. When the list of the ...select a storage location on -screen instructions 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. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update....
...® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. When the list of the ...select a storage location on -screen instructions 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. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update....
Drives - Windows Vista
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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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...to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need when you troubleshoot system ... number that is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ...
...to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need when you troubleshoot system ... number that is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support...+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed...
... fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support...+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... recover your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or...instability. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. This feature...
... recover your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or...instability. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. This feature...
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... click Next. 4. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that you set up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 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 a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the screen. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
... click Next. 4. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that you set up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 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 a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the screen. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
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. If the drive is already showing.... 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. If the drive is already showing.... 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.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... If both displays, the DVD image will not appear 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. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on an external... display 1. Right-click on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. NOTE: When using the right kind of disc for more times to switch between...
... If both displays, the DVD image will not appear 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. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on an external... display 1. Right-click on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. NOTE: When using the right kind of disc for more times to switch between...
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...and type device manager in either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Click Next to... delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 29
...and type device manager in either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Click Next to... delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 29
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...listed. 4. Click Install now 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. If you want a specific SoftPaq,...complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and ...
...listed. 4. Click Install now 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. If you want a specific SoftPaq,...complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and ...