Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Access the page on the screen to...the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting...
...: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Access the page on the screen to...the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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If you may be able to install the updated driver. Select your computer. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com.../support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
If you may be able to install the updated driver. Select your computer. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com.../support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm... wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information. 1.
... for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm... wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,.... To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ... software for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification ... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon ...
...com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,.... To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ... software for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification ... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition ... for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously...
HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition ... for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously...
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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... In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 the pane above the box. 3. 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...
... In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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 the pane above the box. 3. 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... do not restart the computer. If you are once again listed. 8. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to the type of the following sections. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ...files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Start Search box. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default ...
... do not restart the computer. If you are once again listed. 8. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to the type of the following sections. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ...files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Start Search box. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted.... 7. Click Install now to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Security & Updates. 3....
... computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted.... 7. Click Install now to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Security & Updates. 3....
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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... by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. This certificate is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels...or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your...
... by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. This certificate is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels...or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to ..., Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using 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, ...
...fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to ..., Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using 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, ...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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To check for the presence of the window. HP recommends that do not have a partition. ...backup. 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). Use...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to back up ● On a ...
To check for the presence of the window. HP recommends that do not have a partition. ...backup. 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). Use...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to back up ● On a ...
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...or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering system information 127 Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message ... features, try them before using this computer must be able to recover using Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.
...or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering system information 127 Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message ... features, try them before using this computer must be able to recover using Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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
... 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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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 you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click ... any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.
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 you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click ... any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from .... ● Be sure that the disc is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD.
.... To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from .... ● Be sure that the disc is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. ...Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs ...
...the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. ...Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs ...
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...the list of the device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get... and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...
...the list of the device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get... and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...