Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the... to your selection to download. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is...
... f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the... to your selection to download. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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 specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then ... the file to install. 7. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or...
...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 specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then ... the file to install. 7. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
... device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
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 your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.... Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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 ...
...If the WLAN device 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. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.... Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... HP recommends that you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery ... 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. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you have previously...
... HP recommends that you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery ... 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. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you have previously...
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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... discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. 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
... discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. 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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... above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
... above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. If prompted to install. 7. 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 to check ...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates ...
...microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your hard drive. If prompted to install. 7. 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 to check ...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates ...
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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...network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). ...The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
...network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). ...The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Mute 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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then...
... Mute 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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...you add or modify hardware or software 124 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to back up your most current backup. Backing... add new software and data files, you create. This feature helps you can recover your information and restoring it in case of the window. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have been...
...you add or modify hardware or software 124 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to back up your most current backup. Backing... add new software and data files, you create. This feature helps you can recover your information and restoring it in case of the window. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have been...
Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Manager to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions....your operating system and software. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. On some models, you set up all...
... Manager to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions....your operating system and software. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. On some models, you set up all...
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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...Continue. 4. In the 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 the Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.... an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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 following section.
...Continue. 4. In the 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 the Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.... an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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 following section.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing 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 image will ... and are installed on any display designated as the secondary display. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click on an external display 1. A DVD movie is inserted properly. ● ...
...contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing 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 image will ... and are installed on any display designated as the secondary display. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click on an external display 1. A DVD movie is inserted properly. ● ...
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... you may need to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
... you may need to delete. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings...using Microsoft® Update. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Open your specific product from the models ...
..., and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings...using Microsoft® Update. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Open your specific product from the models ...