Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... software for Startup Menu" message is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ... > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... software for Startup Menu" message is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ... > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...containing additional information. 6. or - Select your country or region. 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the ...
...containing additional information. 6. or - Select your country or region. 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force... device to remove the USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
... the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force... device to remove the USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...playing in Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for your drivers using the right kind of disc for hardware changes in the following sections. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the ... in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write...
...playing in Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for your drivers using the right kind of disc for hardware changes in the following sections. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the ... in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Troubleshooting This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or...and follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. Click the option for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Proceed to install. 7. Click Install now to obtain HP device...
... Troubleshooting This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or...and follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. Click the option for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Proceed to install. 7. Click Install now to obtain HP device...
External Devices - Windows 7
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NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left of the ...device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right of the device ...You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left of the ...device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right of the device ...You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device.
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in use . Press in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold... computer when an ExpressCard is not in use . Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert...
... 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in use . Press in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold... computer when an ExpressCard is not in use . Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., and system recovery procedures ● Links to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. Opening Help and... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software...
..., and system recovery procedures ● Links to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. Opening Help and... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the ...software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your Internet browser and go...
...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the ...software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your Internet browser and go...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...26 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 27 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
... not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...26 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 27 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD movie is not already selected. 4. To get information about disc types. &#...Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the right kind of disc for more times to make the external display primary: a. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of...
...Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD movie is not already selected. 4. To get information about disc types. &#...Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the right kind of disc for more times to make the external display primary: a. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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Remove any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Then in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to... uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may...
Remove any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Then in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to... uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the file to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be reinstalled 29 To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. or - Obtaining ... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do so, restart 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 your computer. This feature can be ...
... the file to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be reinstalled 29 To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. or - Obtaining ... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do so, restart 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 your computer. This feature can be ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using... speakers 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute...
...B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using... speakers 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute...
