Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...has been downloaded to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC... key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the ...
...has been downloaded to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC... key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to ...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers...
...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to ...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. The listing ... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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...
Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. The listing ... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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...
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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...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. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you... and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If ...
...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. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you... and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Back up... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. If you use Recovery Manager to repair... instructions. Performing a recovery 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can...
...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Back up... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. If you use Recovery Manager to repair... instructions. Performing a recovery 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can...
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. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you ... drive listing. If the drive is already showing. 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 this...
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. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you ... drive listing. If the drive is already showing. 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 this...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your computer model number in the toolbar. 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. Click Next to...
..., click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your computer model number in the toolbar. 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. Click Next to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a ... your hard drive. If prompted to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. After the file is downloaded...
...3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a ... your hard drive. If prompted to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. After the file is downloaded...
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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...information about the computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is affixed ...● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need ...
...information about the computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is affixed ...● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need ...
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, such as the BIOS date....fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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, such as the BIOS date....fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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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... continue to back up your information regularly to back up your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... continue to back up your information regularly to back up your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs 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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...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..., recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing ... up all personal files. 2. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the disc provided by...
...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..., recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing ... up all personal files. 2. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the disc provided by...
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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Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the optical drive is ... Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive ...
Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the optical drive is ... Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... a DVD. A DVD playing in Device Manager. 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. NOTE: When using the right... contents to make the external display primary: a. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
... a DVD. A DVD playing in Device Manager. 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. NOTE: When using the right... contents to make the external display primary: a. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... problem, you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Next to update your...
... problem, you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Next to update your...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time ...
...to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. On the Software & Driver downloads page, ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time ...