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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...Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert,... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. b. To use the arrow keys to select Exit >...
...Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert,... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. b. To use the arrow keys to select Exit >...
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... select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When the list ...and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. Click the option ...
... select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When the list ...and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. Click the option ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status... all of the wireless devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
... status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status... all of the wireless devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
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... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 If wireless...
... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 If wireless...
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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 improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either ...
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 improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either ...
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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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...Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
...Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery... recovery partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2.
... recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery... recovery partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2.
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
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... that the optical drive is already showing. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. ...Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device...
... that the optical drive is already showing. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. ...Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device...
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... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
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...the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Open 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. Proceed to update your Internet browser...again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in either of driver you may need to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
...the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Open 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. Proceed to update your Internet browser...again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in either of driver you may need to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
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...by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device...computer. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your ...
...by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device...computer. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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 ...
... 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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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 ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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 the taskbar. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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 the taskbar. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... . 2. 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 use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Inserting...
... . 2. 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 use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Inserting...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides...
... tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides...