Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to identify your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download... and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the date, name, or other...
... is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to identify your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download... and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the date, name, or other...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 install. 7. When prompted, click Save... box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. If you may ...
... Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 install. 7. When prompted, click Save... box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. If you may ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ...
... device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 ...Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www....
...the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 ...Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select... Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the ...
...on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select... Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. 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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... results pane, click Device Manager. 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... for an optical drive listing. 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 pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive....
... results pane, click Device Manager. 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... for an optical drive listing. 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 pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... check for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If prompted by... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed ...
... check for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If prompted by... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
..., restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
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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...support. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description ...or troubleshoot the operating system. The modem approval label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
...support. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description ...or troubleshoot the operating system. The modem approval label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn...such as the BIOS date. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ●...
...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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn...such as the BIOS date. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ●...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...computer to recover your information regularly to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ... is repaired or restored ● Before you with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if 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 maintain...
...computer to recover your information regularly to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Making a set of the window. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ... is repaired or restored ● Before you with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if 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 maintain...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive ... have a recovery partition. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is the case,...
... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive ... have a recovery partition. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is the case,...
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 optical drive is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In ...the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the following section...
...the optical drive is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In ...the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the following section...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your drive. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www... ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to switch between the 2 displays. 2. The process of burning a disc does not begin...
...: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your drive. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www... ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to switch between the 2 displays. 2. The process of burning a disc does not begin...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Security & Updates. 3. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When the list of... drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. When ...
...Security & Updates. 3. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When the list of... drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. When ...
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 ... 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 3...
...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 ... 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 3...