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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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... Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to identify your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain...on the screen to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer. Follow the ...
... Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to identify your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain...on the screen to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer. Follow the ...
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... specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the...
... specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... devices are connected to 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 and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are...
... devices are connected to 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 and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are...
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... devices. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... devices. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
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.... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
.... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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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... 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you ..., follow the on-screen instructions. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and...
... 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you ..., follow the on-screen instructions. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are...
...; Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are...
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... the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you set up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have previously... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
... the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you set up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have previously... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
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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...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 the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected...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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
...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 the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected...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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
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... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
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... time when the utility should check for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to immediately check for software ...verify that you are prompted to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. If you type, search results are once...
... time when the utility should check for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to immediately check for software ...verify that you are prompted to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. If you type, search results are once...
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...check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow ... open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify...
...check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting or - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow ... open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify...
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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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... to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. NOTE: To...
... to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. NOTE: To...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required 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. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
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... CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Press in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Insert the card... into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right...
... CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Press in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Insert the card... into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... information about the product's hardware components. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem... which the modem has been approved for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2).
... information about the product's hardware components. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem... which the modem has been approved for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2).