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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. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter.... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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 pane above the box. 3.
... 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. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter.... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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 pane above the box. 3.
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In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for 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. 2. ...
In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for 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. 2. ...
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...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click OK. 4. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 NOTE: If you want to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures ...to step 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. ...
...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click OK. 4. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 NOTE: If you want to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures ...to step 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. ...
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...to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for 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 open a window containing additional information. ...
...to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for 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 open a window containing additional information. ...
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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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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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click ...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click ...
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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..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and...
..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and...
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... install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your operating system. 5. or - Select your computer. To do so, restart your computer model number in the... additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ...
... install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your operating system. 5. or - Select your computer. To do so, restart your computer model number in the... additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected... status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected... status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
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Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly ...
Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly ...
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
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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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...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device ...is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification ...
...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device ...is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification ...
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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... your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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... audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel >...
... your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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... audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel >...
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... 4. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) 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 multimedia program may close all open programs...Start Search box. If you may resume. - The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device...
... 4. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) 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 multimedia program may close all open programs...Start Search box. If you may resume. - The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device...
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...disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Click Start and type device manager in either of the following section. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Try running your user ...guides for anything requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your system for...
...disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Click Start and type device manager in either of the following section. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Try running your user ...guides for anything requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your system for...
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...http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 Click Security & Updates. 3. or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, ...select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer after the installation is ...
...http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 Click Security & Updates. 3. or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, ...select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer after the installation is ...