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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...arrow keys to select the Main menu. 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 download your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter... your computer. 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. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
...arrow keys to select the Main menu. 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 download your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter... your computer. 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. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
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...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click your country or region. 2. When the list of drivers is complete...the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. Proceed to install. 7. Select your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your...
...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click your country or region. 2. When the list of drivers is complete...the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. Proceed to install. 7. Select your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network ...Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more...
Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network ...Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 If wireless...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 If wireless...
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..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no...
..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no...
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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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... 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 computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the ... in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN...
... 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 computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the ... in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover 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). Recovering system information ...Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you ...
...experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover 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). Recovering system information ...Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you ...
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... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery... f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery... f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
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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... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... device manager in the Start Search box. 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
... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... device manager in the Start Search box. 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
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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.
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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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... following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to restart the...
... following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to restart the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 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 Microsoft ... product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation...
...and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 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 Microsoft ... product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Drive with 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...
...Drive with 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...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
...: 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... 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, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard...
... 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, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...it is in use . To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it is displayed in on the card until it . 2. The ExpressCard slot may...with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Inserting an ExpressCard 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. Pull the insert out of options...
...it is in use . To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it is displayed in on the card until it . 2. The ExpressCard slot may...with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Inserting an ExpressCard 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. Pull the insert out of options...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included with...Name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area ...
...when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included with...Name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area ...