Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to an...When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ...cord from the computer by turning on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord...
...the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to an...When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ...cord from the computer by turning on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... location on your computer model 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 hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this,... click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www...
... location on your computer model 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 hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this,... click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device...device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ...
... have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device...device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult...latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open...
... not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult...latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Recovering from the partition on the ...To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair... features, such as you set up your computer. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Recovery...
... Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Recovering from the partition on the ...To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair... features, such as you set up your computer. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. 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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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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in ..., 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 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. Look for...
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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in ..., 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 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. Look for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... then press enter. - Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD...
... then press enter. - Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. Open your...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. ...
... the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. Open your...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. ...
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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... wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive... components. The service tag label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4)....
... wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive... components. The service tag label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4)....
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...decimal format. fn+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, ... to questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press ...
...decimal format. fn+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, ... to questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press ...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer includes a... current backup. Use these discs to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is repaired or restored ● Before you experience system...system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you with...
... should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer includes a... current backup. Use these discs to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is repaired or restored ● Before you experience system...system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you with...
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Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that do not have been included with this procedure. ...you set up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager... computers that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To...
Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that do not have been included with this procedure. ...you set up all personal files. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager... computers that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To...
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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... listing. If the drive is already showing. 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 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. Click ...
... listing. If the drive is already showing. 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 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. Click ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...the source disc to your hard drive 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 QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information...a primary display and a secondary display. 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 switch between the 2 displays. 2. Right-click on a blank...
...the source disc to your hard drive 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 QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information...a primary display and a secondary display. 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 switch between the 2 displays. 2. Right-click on a blank...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer...
... your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer...
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...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...
...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...