Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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... battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for ...
... battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for ...
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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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information...
... location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status...
... of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status...
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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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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...
... to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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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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 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.
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...manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the...
...manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... failure or instability. 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 to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... failure or instability. 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 to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... instructions. 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. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager works... software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the...
... instructions. 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. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager works... software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the...
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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... 1. 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 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing...
... 1. 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 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. See your user guides for your drive.
... , 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. See your user guides for your drive.
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...problem, you are listed in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select ... option for hardware changes icon in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if...
...problem, you are listed in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select ... option for hardware changes icon in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...® Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the... Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4.
...® Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the... Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4.
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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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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.
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (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. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (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. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 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 in use . To remove the insert: 1. Pull the...Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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 on the insert (1) to unlock it is displayed in on the card until it . 2. Press...
... a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 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 in use . To remove the insert: 1. Pull the...Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 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 on the insert (1) to unlock it is displayed in on the card until it . 2. Press...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) ... the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This is affixed inside the... information when traveling internationally. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .
... provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) ... the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This is affixed inside the... information when traveling internationally. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .