Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 3
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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 6
...the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS...
...the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 8
...location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If prompted to... do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number ...
...location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If prompted to... do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 8
... . Network status (connected) 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 and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
... . Network status (connected) 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 and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 23
... network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
... network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 24
... 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18...
... 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
Page 25
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
Page 26
...the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press ...enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found...
...the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press ...enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found...
External Devices - Windows Vista
Page 8
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. To stop...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. To stop...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
Page 10
... only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services...
... only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
Page 11
...Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Press in on the ... remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Do not move or transport the...
...Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Press in on the ... remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Do not move or transport the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 6
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 19
... securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For ...
... securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 41
If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical ... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 pane above the box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected...
If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical ... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 pane above the box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 46
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 47
..., Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...search results are prompted to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) ...
..., Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...search results are prompted to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 48
...your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your Internet browser... and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install ...
...your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your Internet browser... and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 49
.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
Page 50
optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 7
... system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to ... help you experience system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to ... help you experience system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).