Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the... the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on your computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep...
..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the... the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on your computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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 open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...software Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or ...
...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 open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating ...software Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN... and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more ...
The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN... and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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...: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for the latest software. 20...
...: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for the latest software. 20...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you...Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering from the...
.... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you...Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering from the...
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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...the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive 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. 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 As you suspect that the DVD/CD...
...the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive 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. 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 As you suspect that the DVD/CD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. Windows scans your program again. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. In Device Manager... plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by...
... pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to step 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. Windows scans your program again. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. In Device Manager... plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updates for your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart 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 the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to automatically check...
... updates for your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart 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 the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to automatically check...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. This certificate... is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. You may need the Product Key to ...with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification...
...optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. This certificate... is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. You may need the Product Key to ...with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including: ◦ Product Name (1). If your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the...the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help...
... fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the...the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...full factory image if you may not have been included for computers that you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. ... set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information...
...full factory image if you may not have been included for computers that you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. ... set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). 8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information...
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Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. You will not be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated ... Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. If that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. You will not be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated ... Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. If that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
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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... 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 Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive... the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager 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 missing or corrupted.
... 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 Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive... the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager 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 missing or corrupted.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... ● 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 Start > Help and Support. See your user guides for your hard drive. ...9679; Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. A DVD playing in this guide, go...
.... ● 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 Start > Help and Support. See your user guides for your hard drive. ...9679; Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. A DVD playing in this guide, go...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to the type of the following...
... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. A device driver must be reinstalled 29 Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to the type of the following...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...list of the device. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart... instructions to step 6. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer. Click...
...list of the device. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart... instructions to step 6. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer. Click...