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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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..., cable, or cord. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. When the Main menu is later ...instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to download your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
..., cable, or cord. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. When the Main menu is later ...instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to download your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
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...your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the... option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an ...
...your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the... option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of... the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless ...
.... 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of... the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless ...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
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... is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
... is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
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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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...type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not .... Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
...type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not .... Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
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...
... 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...
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... listed in the Start Search box. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an ...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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... listed in the Start Search box. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an ...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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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... does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The...
... does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The...
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... not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." or - As you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In Device Manager, click the plus sign ...(+) next to the type of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the...
... not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." or - As you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In Device Manager, click the plus sign ...(+) next to the type of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. When prompted, confirm that the...
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... so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to install. 7. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and... and double-click the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1....
... so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to install. 7. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and... and double-click the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - To use Microsoft Update: 1....
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...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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. Stopping and ...
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. Stopping and ...
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
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...click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream ...risk of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct...
...click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream ...risk of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct...
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...- Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. As you may need to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit...close . If the drive is clean. 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 message is already showing. Remove any loss of the disc to playing the disc, click the ...
...- Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. As you may need to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit...close . If the drive is clean. 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 message is already showing. Remove any loss of the disc to playing the disc, click the ...
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... already showing. 5. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before...hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete. 6. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. See your drive. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more ...
... already showing. 5. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before...hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete. 6. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. See your drive. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more ...
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... Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in front of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Proceed to install the updated...
... Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in front of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Proceed to install the updated...