Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these ... Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the screen...hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. b. ...
...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these ... Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the screen...hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. b. ...
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... install it later. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your country or region...
... install it later. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your country or region...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. ...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...
... The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. ...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...
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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 in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 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 for software and... after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
... status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 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 for software and... after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and restart the computer. 3. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. Back up your computer. Click Advanced Options..., try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery ...
... and restart the computer. 3. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. Back up your computer. Click Advanced Options..., try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery ...
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. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, ...search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. 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 prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, ...search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. 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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... once again listed. 8. Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box...
... once again listed. 8. Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for updates to automatically check for and install updates for your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where...the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue....
... for updates to automatically check for and install updates for your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where...the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue....
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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...The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description...optional device may need this information available when you need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric number that is the most important number you contact technical ...
...The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description...optional device may need this information available when you need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric number that is the most important number you contact technical ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer ...+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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press...
... On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer ...+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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you... periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup.
... presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you... periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup.
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... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do...Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you may not have previously backed ...
... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do...Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you may not have previously backed ...
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 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. As you suspect...
...drive 25 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. As you suspect...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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....hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are also available from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver ... DVDPlay are installed on the computer, and are turned 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a...
....hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are also available from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver ... DVDPlay are installed on the computer, and are turned 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. As you want to the type of the following sections. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default...
... all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. As you want to the type of the following sections. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Internet browser, go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Open your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted to do so, restart your computer. or - To...
... Internet browser, go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Open your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted to do so, restart your computer. or - To...