Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer...down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later ...Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. ...
...information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer...down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later ...Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. ...
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Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...
Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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..., confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... wireless connection problems Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
..., confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... wireless connection problems Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
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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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... separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software...: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest...
... separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software...: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...backed up. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. ... > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in ...
...backed up. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. ... > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in ...
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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... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM... drive is listed in the Start Search box. If the 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 the pane above the box. 3.
... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM... drive is listed in the Start Search box. If the 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 the pane above the box. 3.
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... device manager 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 software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is...
... device manager 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 software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Download only to save the file 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. Click Change settings and select a time for...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer after the...
... Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Download only to save the file 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. Click Change settings and select a time for...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer after the...
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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...9679; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ...devices have been approved for use . An optional device may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels The ...
...9679; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ...devices have been approved for use . An optional device may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels The ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...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 the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair.... The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. In addition to providing information ...
...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 the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair.... The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. In addition to providing information ...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...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). Use these discs to factory settings in case of the window. This feature helps you experience system failure or ... of a system failure: ● Making a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery ...
...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). Use these discs to factory settings in case of the window. This feature helps you experience system failure or ... of a system failure: ● Making a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery ...
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...discs that you use Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. You will...system failure or instability. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. Click Advanced Options. HP recommends that you may not have a recovery partition. On some models, you can recover only files ... this computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. ...
...discs that you use Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. You will...system failure or instability. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. Click Advanced Options. HP recommends that you may not have a recovery partition. On some models, you can recover only files ... this computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. ...
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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... type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. Remove any discs from the...already showing. 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 missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the following section. As you ...
... type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. Remove any discs from the...already showing. 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 missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the following section. As you ...
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...secondary display. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. If both displays, the DVD image ...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 The process of burning a disc does not begin,...is not visible 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 play a DVD. A DVD playing...
...secondary display. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. If both displays, the DVD image ...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 The process of burning a disc does not begin,...is not visible 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 play a DVD. A DVD playing...
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... When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer after the installation ... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer ...
... When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer after the installation ... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer ...
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...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...
...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...