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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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...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version information.... Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. While the "Press the ...
...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version information.... Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. While the "Press the ...
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...3. Click your country or region. 2. If you may be able to 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. 6. NOTE:... provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the...
...3. Click your country or region. 2. If you may be able to 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. 6. NOTE:... provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the... indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off.
... and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the... indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off.
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your ...
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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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Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is ...the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is ...the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
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. Stopping and ...
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. Stopping and ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... 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...
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... sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the insert (1) to unlock it is not in use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. ...when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. To...
... sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the insert (1) to unlock it is not in use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. ...when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. To...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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...
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...: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or... provided with the device. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
...: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or... provided with the device. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
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... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 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 section. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the...
... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 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 section. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the...
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind 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
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind 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
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...the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and ...not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 41 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. ...
...the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and ...not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 41 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. ...
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... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating ...select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system ...
... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating ...select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system ...
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.../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...
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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
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... or instability. 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). This feature helps you create....boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring...
... or instability. 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). This feature helps you create....boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring...