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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 results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
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... the service tag on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Start Search box. NOTE: If you may need to... not correct the problem, you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/...
... the service tag on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Start Search box. NOTE: If you may need to... not correct the problem, you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/...
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... additional information. 6. Open your computer. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated... driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to your computer. 18 Chapter ...
... additional information. 6. Open your computer. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated... driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to your computer. 18 Chapter ...
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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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..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
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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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... currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
... currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
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... in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support...
... in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...the wireless buttons on . Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one ...or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection...
...the wireless buttons on . Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one ...or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection...
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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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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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... of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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... follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is ...
... of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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... follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is ...
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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To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before...
To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before...
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... does not detect the optical drive 23 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing the disc. In the results pane, click Device Manager. A disc does not play ● Save your... the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is displayed, click No. To return to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any discs...
... does not detect the optical drive 23 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing the disc. In the results pane, click Device Manager. A disc does not play ● Save your... the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is displayed, click No. To return to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any discs...
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..., and then continue with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you type, search results are listed in either of the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The... the following section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you want to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your system for...
..., and then continue with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you type, search results are listed in either of the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The... the following section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you want to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your system for...
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Click Next to step 6. 3. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted to do not put sp in front of the number...HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser and go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by ...
Click Next to step 6. 3. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted to do not put sp in front of the number...HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser and go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by ...