Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. 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 the lower-left corner of the screen,... Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. ...
... damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. 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 the lower-left corner of the screen,... Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. ...
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...go to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your ...the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.... or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a...the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...
...go to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your ...the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.... or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a...the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to ...no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer...
...have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to ...no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer...
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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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...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 search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. 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 either missing or corrupted. Click the ...
...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 search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. 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 either missing or corrupted. Click the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you create or... from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery 5 Recovering from the...
...drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you create or... from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery 5 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
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...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. Look for an optical drive listing...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 reinstalled" found later in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive...
...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. Look for an optical drive listing...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 reinstalled" found later in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... select a time when the utility should check for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Proceed to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device... Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Remove any other drivers you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
... select a time when the utility should check for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Proceed to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. In the Device... Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Remove any other drivers you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
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...Click your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to... was stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for and install 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. Follow the on your...
...Click your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to... was stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for and install 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. Follow the on your...
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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...Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed inside the battery bay. ... specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) ...Name (1). The modem approval label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .
...Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed inside the battery bay. ... specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) ...Name (1). The modem approval label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. ...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 the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the...
...Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. ...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 the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of the window. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back ... system failure or instability. Use these discs to protect your most current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your information periodically....
...undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of the window. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back ... system failure or instability. Use these discs to protect your most current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your information periodically....
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...on the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. If that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . NOTE: Recovery Manager ...experience system failure or instability. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on -screen instructions. 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, ...
...on the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. If that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . NOTE: Recovery Manager ...experience system failure or instability. If you create or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on -screen instructions. 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, ...
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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... 2. If the drive is listed in the following section. If you type, search results are listed 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 already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive...As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive ...
... 2. If the drive is listed in the following section. If you type, search results are listed 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 already showing. The computer does not detect the optical drive...As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. Right-click on a blank area of... an external display are also available from your drive. The process of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. b. A DVD movie is inserted properly. ●...
... for more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. Right-click on a blank area of... an external display are also available from your drive. The process of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to make the external display primary: a. b. A DVD movie is inserted properly. ●...
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... Web site To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the results pane..., click Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you ...
... Web site To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the results pane..., click Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you ...
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...Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and... hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update....
...Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and... hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update....