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...click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you need this information to locate...on the screen to identify your hard drive. b. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive....
...click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you need this information to locate...on the screen to identify your hard drive. b. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive....
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...the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...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 computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
...the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...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 computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 Manager. 3. For more information. 1.
... may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 Manager. 3. For more information. 1.
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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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... your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest ...version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions....
... your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest ...version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 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. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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... step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - To use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Click OK. 4. Windows scans your program again. Repeat...
... step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - To use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Click OK. 4. Windows scans your program again. Repeat...
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... click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a... or - Open your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your specific product ...
... click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a... or - Open your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your specific product ...
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...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs...use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2.
...on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs...use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2.
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...the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. - If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in this message is clean. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign.... ◦ Change desktop color properties. If this section. Remove any loss of the disc to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may close all open programs before...
...the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. - If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in this message is clean. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign.... ◦ Change desktop color properties. If this section. Remove any loss of the disc to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may close all open programs before...
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...restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in either of the following section. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. As you are...new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the ...
...restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in either of the following section. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. As you are...new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the ...
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... the on your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your hard drive. Click the...
... the on your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your hard drive. Click the...
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A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5.
A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5.
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...B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 28 Index
...B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 28 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. .... Recovery Manager software allows you 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. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your...
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. .... Recovery Manager software allows you 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. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about ...system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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,...
... Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about ...system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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,...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...check for the first time. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery after a system failure is listed in case of the window. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after ... on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and...
...check for the first time. 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Recovery after a system failure is listed in case of the window. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after ... on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and...