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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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... selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your selection to download your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Determining the... only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area,...
... selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your selection to download your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Determining the... only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area,...
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...location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your specific product from the models listed. 4....
...location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your specific product from the models listed. 4....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices ... the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices ... the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the...
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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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting...
... 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting...
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... your computer. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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...
... your computer. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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...
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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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... is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
... is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). This feature helps you... allow you create. 1 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 to reverse ...
... discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). This feature helps you... allow you create. 1 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 to reverse ...
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... partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Then select Recovery Manager. To restore the system from either of the following ways... that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... partition on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Then select Recovery Manager. To restore the system from either of the following ways... that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. 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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If the drive 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click ... 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
If the drive 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click ... 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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... to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion 29 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.
... to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion 29 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.
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... 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, search results are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
... 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, search results are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
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...updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to your computer. 32 Chapter 6 ... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® ...
...updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to your computer. 32 Chapter 6 ... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your hard drive. Click the 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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... (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. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other...
... (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. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other...
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...when the device has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in use . Press in on the card until... it is displayed in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 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 the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up...
...when the device has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in use . Press in on the card until... it is displayed in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 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 the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... an alphanumeric number that is the most important number you need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is unique to determine .... ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). An optional device may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device.
... an alphanumeric number that is the most important number you need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is unique to determine .... ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). An optional device may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device.