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... update: 1. 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. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation... a note 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 opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. To use the Setup Utility ...
... update: 1. 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. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation... a note 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 opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. To use the Setup Utility ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be...
.... - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs... > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
... 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs... > Computer > System properties. 2. 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
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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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.... 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the ...the latest software. NOTE: 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
.... 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the ...the latest software. NOTE: 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition, ...optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive...
...To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition, ...optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive...
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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...prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Click Start and type device manager in... If you type, search results are listed 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
...prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Click Start and type device manager in... If you type, search results are listed 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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to the type of the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling...
... to the type of the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on your computer. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click...system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 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 do...
... on your computer. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click...system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 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 do...
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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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... . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. This is the most important number you...9679; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is unique to determine what components and parts ...
... . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. This is the most important number you...9679; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is unique to determine what components and parts ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS ... ● Links to open Help and Support. In addition to providing information about 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,...
...displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS ... ● Links to open Help and Support. In addition to providing information about 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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...you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a ...program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
...you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a ...program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
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... drive from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. HP recommends that you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow... system if you can recover only files that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. If you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical...
... drive from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. HP recommends that you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow... system if you can recover only files that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. If you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical...
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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the ...optical drive 25 If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus...
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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the ...optical drive 25 If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Be sure that the disc is not visible on the computer, and are also available from your hard drive. ● 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a...the computer display and an external display are turned 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. If both displays, the DVD ...
...Be sure that the disc is not visible on the computer, and are also available from your hard drive. ● 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. Configure the monitor settings to play a...the computer display and an external display are turned 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. If both displays, the DVD ...
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... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click Next to delete.... 6. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Windows scans your ...
... results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click Next to delete.... 6. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Windows scans your ...
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... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...- Follow the on your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates...
... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...- Follow the on your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates...