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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... update that provides software for your computer. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update...
... update that provides software for your computer. Access the page on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update...
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...you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ... of the device. 4 Updating software 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 operating system. 5. Proceed to ...
...you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ... of the device. 4 Updating software 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 operating system. 5. Proceed to ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the ...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the ...
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... connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Select Start...
..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Select Start...
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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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... the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you...
... the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and software programs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the following tasks for ...9679; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... and software programs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the following tasks for ...9679; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. 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. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click System recovery, and then click...
... or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. 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. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click System recovery, and then click...
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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager 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 If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search ...
...Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager 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 If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search ...
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... on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 29 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.
... on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 29 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.
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... Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. ... select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web...
... Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. ... select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web...
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... hard drive. Follow the on your computer. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer operating system,... programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to check for your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Click Change settings ...
... hard drive. Follow the on your computer. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer operating system,... programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to check for your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Click Change settings ...
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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... unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... 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, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard...
... 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, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard...
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...the slot (2). Pull the insert out of the taskbar. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses...the connectors facing the computer. 2. 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 insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
...the slot (2). Pull the insert out of the taskbar. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses...the connectors facing the computer. 2. 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 insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric number that is ...
Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric number that is ...