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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... locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or...
... locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or...
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..., and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and ... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select...
..., and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and ... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) 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 (disconnected) Indicates that one or...
... indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) 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 (disconnected) Indicates that one or...
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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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 wireless...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 wireless...
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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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...manufacturer's Web site for the 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. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software... and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web ...
...manufacturer's Web site for the 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. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software... and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs 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 earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and ...
.... 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs 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 earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and ...
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... on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager...
... on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. 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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... minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does... not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" ...
... minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does... not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" ...
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to...
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.... 2. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the... HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to immediately check for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any ...
.... 2. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the... HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to immediately check for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any ...
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... operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by ...using Microsoft® Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on...
... operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by ...using Microsoft® Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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 ...
... 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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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 ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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...
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) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
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... damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when 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 use . Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first...
... damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when 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 use . Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You... may need to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is the product name affixed to locate documents...
...are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You... may need to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is the product name affixed to locate documents...