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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 drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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...In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in this... section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be ...
...In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in this... section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the...
In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is... displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Microsoft Update to...
...Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is... displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Microsoft Update to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information... corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on...
...update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information... corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
...the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for... pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
...properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for... pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get..., and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ...
...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get..., and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was ...
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio For additional safety ...external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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...
...Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio For additional safety ...external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 or - ◦ The playback window in the Start Search box. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close . In rare cases...9679; Check the disc for an optical drive listing. If this section. 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 message is displayed, click No. As you click No, the computer may ...
If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 or - ◦ The playback window in the Start Search box. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close . In rare cases...9679; Check the disc for an optical drive listing. If this section. 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 message is displayed, click No. As you click No, the computer may ...
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... pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from your drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you type, search results are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are listed in the ...pane above the box. 3. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc...
... pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from your drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you type, search results are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are listed in the ...pane above the box. 3. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc...
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... the models listed. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do not put sp in the product box, and then press enter...device. or - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click your computer. Click Install ...
... the models listed. 4. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do not put sp in the product box, and then press enter...device. or - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click your computer. Click Install ...
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Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.
Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5.
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... B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 28 Index
... B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 28 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you ...tried these steps: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web ...
...recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you ...tried these steps: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly ...press the second key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release ...
... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly ...press the second key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release ...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and keep them in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up the computer for the presence of the window. NOTE: Handle these discs to be sure that do not have a recovery partition. To check for the first time....failure: ● Making a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information...
... and keep them in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up the computer for the presence of the window. NOTE: Handle these discs to be sure that do not have a recovery partition. To check for the first time....failure: ● Making a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information...