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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device...
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by ... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by ... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being...
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane...
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... On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, ...click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you type, search results are prompted to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the computer. - NOTE: If you...
... On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, ...click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you type, search results are prompted to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the computer. - NOTE: If you...
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.... 6. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting or - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs.... 4. 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 install Microsoft Update. Click Security...
.... 6. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting or - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs.... 4. 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 install Microsoft Update. Click Security...
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
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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... to download 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. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is...
... to download 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. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is...
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... 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 download ...the driver and install it later. If you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to your... or region. 2. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, ...
... 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 download ...the driver and install it later. If you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to your... or region. 2. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network...status (disconnected) Indicates that 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) Also identifies the ...
... and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network...status (disconnected) Indicates that 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) Also identifies the ...
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
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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 more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
... 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 more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
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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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...20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. 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...of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
...20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. 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...of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
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... window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
... window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
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...following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - 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 Start Search box. Remove any loss of the disc to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A .... If the drive is displayed, click No. Click Start and type device manager in this message is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 As you may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ●...
...following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - 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 Start Search box. Remove any loss of the disc to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A .... If the drive is displayed, click No. Click Start and type device manager in this message is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 As you may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ●...
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...Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to update your drive. Obtaining ... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you type, search results are prompted to restart the computer, save...
...Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to update your drive. Obtaining ... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you type, search results are prompted to restart the computer, save...
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...the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to get the... install updates for software updates on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the...
...the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to get the... install updates for software updates on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the...