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... displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter...has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left...
... displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter...has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left...
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...a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your computer. After... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install ...
...a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your computer. After... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type 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... number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type 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... number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs...Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only ...
... Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs...Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only ...
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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... 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. If you type, search results...already showing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Click Start and type device ...
... 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. If you type, search results...already showing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 Click Start and type device ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device... HP > HP Update. 2. or - As you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window,...
... want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device... HP > HP Update. 2. or - As you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window,...
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...from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to check for the... or - Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for...
...from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to check for the... or - Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for...
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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...components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the most important number you contact technical support. ... some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval ... about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information available when you need this information when...
...components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the most important number you contact technical support. ... some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval ... about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information available when you need this information when...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to ...help you learn 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...
... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to ...help you learn 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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... instability. ● Backing up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your most current backup...(boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Backing up your system on the hard drive...
... instability. ● Backing up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your most current backup...(boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Backing up your system on the hard drive...
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HP recommends that you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set ... on the screen. Click Advanced Options. Recovery Manager software allows you 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. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager...
HP recommends that you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set ... on the screen. Click Advanced Options. Recovery Manager software allows you 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. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager...
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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...optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager 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. 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 not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing....
...optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager 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. 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 not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing....
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops 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 If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before ..., and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to play a DVD. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on an...
... a disc does not begin, or it stops 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 If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before ..., and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to play a DVD. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on an...
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... type of the following sections. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify... that you type, search results are prompted to immediately check for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update...
... type of the following sections. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify... that you type, search results are prompted to immediately check for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update...
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... system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware...
... system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware...