End User License Agreement
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...third parties ("Freeware"), is licensed to you subject to you in its suppliers reserve all of download. Other software may install and use on more than one computer. Storage. c. DOWNLOADING, OR b. GRANT OF LICENSE. d. You may not separate component parts of the Software ...Product which constitutes non-proprietary HP software or software provided under public license by you shall be governed You...
...third parties ("Freeware"), is licensed to you subject to you in its suppliers reserve all of download. Other software may install and use on more than one computer. Storage. c. DOWNLOADING, OR b. GRANT OF LICENSE. d. You may not separate component parts of the Software ...Product which constitutes non-proprietary HP software or software provided under public license by you shall be governed You...
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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running ...regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your computer. You may be prompted for your computer is stored on the system ROM. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update...
...BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running ...regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your computer. You may be prompted for your computer is stored on the system ROM. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to select the Main menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently... from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. b. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version ...
...-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to select the Main menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently... from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. b. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed... the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the...
...connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed... the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow ...the instructions provided. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. If prompted...
... is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow ...the instructions provided. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. If prompted...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 ...message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site 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's Web site for your...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 ...message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site 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's Web site for your...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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3 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 12 Chapter 3 Audio
3 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 12 Chapter 3 Audio
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... formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Do not use software such as directed by the program you...
... formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Do not use software such as directed by the program you...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: If you may need to update your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next... the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and ...
...NOTE: If you may need to update your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next... the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install. 7. Follow the on 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 do so, restart your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without...
... other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install. 7. Follow the on 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 do so, restart your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up. Software not ...provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system...
...disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up. Software not ...provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... MP3 files can use . Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Do not use MyDVD. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where...
.... MP3 files can use . Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Do not use MyDVD. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you type, search results are prompted to the type of the following section. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Proceed to immediately...the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that ...
.... 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you type, search results are prompted to the type of the following section. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Proceed to immediately...the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart 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 do so, restart your computer operating system...Microsoft products. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. or - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models ...
...Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart 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 do so, restart your computer operating system...Microsoft products. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. or - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models ...
HP Pavilion dv5 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...have been included with this procedure. Follow the on -screen instructions. If you set up all personal files. 2. You will not be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Then select Recovery ...them before using this computer must be able to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you may not have a partition. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery...
...have been included with this procedure. Follow the on -screen instructions. If you set up all personal files. 2. You will not be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Then select Recovery ...them before using this computer must be able to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you may not have a partition. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery...