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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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... 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. If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Device Manager utility. 1.
... 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. If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Device Manager utility. 1.
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... that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box.
... that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box.
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... be reinstalled 17 Windows scans your computer model number in the toolbar. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. Try running your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - Proceed to ...immediately check for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. As you are listed in...
... be reinstalled 17 Windows scans your computer model number in the toolbar. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. Try running your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - Proceed to ...immediately check for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. As you are listed in...
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... the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your Internet browser and go to check for your computer. After the... save the file to 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 install. 7. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other ...
... the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your Internet browser and go to check for your computer. After the... save the file to 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 install. 7. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other ...
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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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...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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...
...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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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... on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
... on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
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... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, ... to save the file to install. 7. If prompted to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, ... to save the file to install. 7. If prompted to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) 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 (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
... wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) 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 (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
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Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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 ...
Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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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... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 tasks...
... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 tasks...
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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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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
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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...; Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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...; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device.
...; Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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...; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device.
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... clean. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in this message is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for scratches. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system...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" found later in your work and close . Remove any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. -...
... clean. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in this message is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for scratches. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system...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" found later in your work and close . Remove any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. -...
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...5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you are prompted... to update your user guides for anything requiring drivers. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then ...
...5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you are prompted... to update your user guides for anything requiring drivers. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then ...
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... and then press enter. - or - Proceed to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - If prompted to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser and go...to step 6. 3. Open your hard drive. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
... and then press enter. - or - Proceed to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - If prompted to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser and go...to step 6. 3. Open your hard drive. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...