Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and... later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with...later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Make a...
...provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and... later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with...later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Make a...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating... a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the...computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model...
Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating... a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the...computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does ... list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device...
Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does ... list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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... status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software... Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. NOTE: If...
... status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software... Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. NOTE: If...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from either of the ... recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager works from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as...
... 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from either of the ... recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager works from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drive. 2. If 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 this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If the drive is already showing. In ...the Device 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 the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search ...
... drive. 2. If 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 this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If the drive is already showing. In ...the Device 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 the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...a time when the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press... in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 31 In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you may need to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
...a time when the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press... in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 31 In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you may need to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
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... check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. 3. ...and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer...
... check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. 3. ...and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows drivers 32 Index 33
...SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows drivers 32 Index 33
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... ◦ Model Description (4). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ●...technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ●...only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to the front of your notebook. This is an alphanumeric number that is the product name affixed to each product. ◦ ...
.... ◦ Model Description (4). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ●...technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ●...only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to the front of your notebook. This is an alphanumeric number that is the product name affixed to each product. ◦ ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...command. - fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to open Help ...or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness.
...command. - fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to open Help ...or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness.
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. With... safeguarding your information periodically. ● Before the computer is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the ...
... restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. With... safeguarding your information periodically. ● Before the computer is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the ...
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HP recommends that you have a partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to recover your computer includes a ...-screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from recovery discs that is displayed on the hard drive. To restore...
HP recommends that you have a partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to recover your computer includes a ...-screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from recovery discs that is displayed on the hard drive. To restore...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... not visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
... not visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... drive 25 Look for an optical drive listing. In the Device 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 the Start Search box. Click Start and type device ...manager in the following section. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
... drive 25 Look for an optical drive listing. In the Device 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 the Start Search box. Click Start and type device ...manager in the following section. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To get information about disc types. ● Be sure.... 2. Right-click on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. Specify ... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. See your user guides for your drive.
... before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To get information about disc types. ● Be sure.... 2. Right-click on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. Specify ... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. See your user guides for your drive.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you are listed in the toolbar. Repeat 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 either of driver you type,... your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then...
...the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you are listed in the toolbar. Repeat 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 either of driver you type,... your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then...
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...stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to step 6. 3.... Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to do so, restart your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads...
...stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to step 6. 3.... Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to do so, restart your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads...