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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... then download and install the new BIOS. 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 select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
... then download and install the new BIOS. 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 select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
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...: 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 instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select... your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ...
...: 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 instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select... your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are off.
... computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are off.
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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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
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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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...Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" ...
...Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). This feature helps you create. 1 ...feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability.
...Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). This feature helps you create. 1 ...feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability.
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... already tried these steps: 1. 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. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you set up your computer. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform...
... already tried these steps: 1. 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. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you set up your computer. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform...
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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... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... 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 reinstalled" found later in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... 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 reinstalled" found later in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to...
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Scan for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. Click the option for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. or ...HP Web site: 1. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your computer model number in the Start Search box. Open your Internet browser, go to ...
... Scan for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. Click the option for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. or ...HP Web site: 1. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your computer model number in the Start Search box. Open your Internet browser, go to ...
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... for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete.... Open your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored...
... for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete.... Open your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored...
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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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... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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.
... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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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... specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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...
... specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard 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 card until it is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use ...minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. ...
... remove an ExpressCard when it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard 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 card until it is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use ...minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric number that is... certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may...
... optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric number that is... certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may...