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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... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want...
... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want...
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...click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to...file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your 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...
...click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to...file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status... (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...
...or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status... (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...
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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.
... 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.
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... device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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 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.
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... may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web ...
... may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. 1 With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the...system failure or instability. 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you...
Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. 1 With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the...system failure or instability. 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). Recovery discs are designed to help you...
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set ...
Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set ...
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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... 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 reinstalled" found later in the Start Search box. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
... 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 reinstalled" found later in the Start Search box. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
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... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents 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.
... , or it stops before trying to burn the contents 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.
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...; Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining the... provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you type, search results are prompted to the type of the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to ...
...; Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining the... provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you type, search results are prompted to the type of the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to ...
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...Troubleshooting If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. If....com. 2. or - Open 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. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. ...
...Troubleshooting If prompted to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. If....com. 2. or - Open 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. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. ...
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... with 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...
... with 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...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 the taskbar. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 the taskbar. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software...
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..., at the far right of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the card until it is not in use . Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert.... 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 insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Insert ...
..., at the far right of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the card until it is not in use . Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert.... 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 insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Insert ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the product's hardware components. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The ...of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including:...
... the product's hardware components. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The ...of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including:...