Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed ... or connected to your computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently...
... update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed ... or connected to your computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., restart 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 file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model 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 country or region. 2. If you may be able to your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow ...
..., restart 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 file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model 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 country or region. 2. If you may be able to your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer... software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may ...
... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer... software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. 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 set up your computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Recovery...
... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. 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 set up your computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Recovery...
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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... and then verify that you are listed in the Start Search box. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search ... follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a...
... and then verify that you are listed in the Start Search box. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search ... follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Drive 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...
...Drive 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...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery... Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is repaired or restored ● Before you...
...computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery... Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is repaired or restored ● Before you...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. On some models, you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options. HP recommends that do not have not already tried these steps: 1. However, if your computer. If you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. ...from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these discs 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 discs have been included for recovery...
...the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. On some models, you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options. HP recommends that do not have not already tried these steps: 1. However, if your computer. If you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. ...from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these discs 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 discs have been included for recovery...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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...
... 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... or more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD playing in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If both the computer display and an external display are using both displays, the DVD image will not appear... on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in...
... or more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD playing in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If both the computer display and an external display are using both displays, the DVD image will not appear... on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the... Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. Windows scans your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Remove any discs from the optical...
... on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the... Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. Windows scans your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Remove any discs from the optical...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... a time for Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. or - Click your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to get the... latest updates for your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the Windows...
... a time for Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. or - Click your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to get the... latest updates for your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the Windows...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E ... T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute hotkey...
...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E ... T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute hotkey...