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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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... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note ...the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is connected to select the Main menu. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the...
... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note ...the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is connected to select the Main menu. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the...
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... Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. If prompted to do...select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you ...
... Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. If prompted to do...select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on...Assistant software on the computer. 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 lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on...Assistant software on the computer. 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 lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your...
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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 your network connection problem...
... 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 your network connection problem...
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and ...
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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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... 3. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...on-screen instructions. 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. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
... 3. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...on-screen instructions. 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. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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This feature helps 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ... system feature). System restore points 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).
This feature helps 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks ... system feature). System restore points 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).
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...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. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from ...can only recover files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory....
...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. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from ...can only recover files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs 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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...and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive 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 not being detected, verify that the optical drive .... 4. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search ...
...and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive 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 not being detected, verify that the optical drive .... 4. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search ...
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... source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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.
... source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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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... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Remove any devices requiring...
... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Remove any devices requiring...
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...Troubleshooting or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your ...hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. When prompted, click Save and then...
...Troubleshooting or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your ...hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. When prompted, click Save and then...
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...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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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...
...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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... USB port. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB...
... USB port. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer... Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your ...
...for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer... Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your ...
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... displayed in use . Pull the insert out of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To remove the insert: 1. Hold the... ExpressCard 5 Press in on the card until it is firmly seated. 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 use .
... displayed in use . Pull the insert out of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To remove the insert: 1. Hold the... ExpressCard 5 Press in on the card until it is firmly seated. 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 use .
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...been approved for your computer. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card ...
...been approved for your computer. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card ...