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... to identify your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen...
... to identify your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... After the file 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 drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product...Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click your computer. Click the option for software and...
... After the file 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 drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product...Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click your computer. Click the option for software and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... For more information. 1. 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 Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and ... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
.... For more information. 1. 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 Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and ... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
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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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... or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not displayed If... either missing or corrupted. 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 ...
... or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not displayed If... either missing or corrupted. 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Recovery Manager works from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the... backed up. 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. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with this computer...
... while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Recovery Manager works from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the... backed up. 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. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with this computer...
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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... utility. 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Look for an optical drive listing.... already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install...
... utility. 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Look for an optical drive listing.... already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you are prompted to immediately check for any devices requiring drivers. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for HP software updates. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates... for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In...
...for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you are prompted to immediately check for any devices requiring drivers. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for HP software updates. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates... for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In...
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... install updates for updates to do so, restart your Internet browser and go 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. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select...
... install updates for updates to do so, restart your Internet browser and go 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. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select...
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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... devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is the product name affixed to ...important number you need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need to the bottom of the computer. ●... about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may be a...
... devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is the product name affixed to ...important number you need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may need to the bottom of the computer. ●... about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may be a...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to display information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS... 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...
... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to display information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS... 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...
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
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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. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... does not detect the optical drive 25 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 missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... does not detect the optical drive 25 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 missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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... an external display 1. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed 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. A DVD playing in this guide, go to ...secondary display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear 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.
... an external display 1. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed 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. A DVD playing in this guide, go to ...secondary display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear 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.
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.... 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any other... drivers you want to the type of the following sections...
.... 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any other... drivers you want to the type of the following sections...
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... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to get the latest updates ...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To ...
... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to get the latest updates ...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To ...
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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...
Compaq Presario CQ45 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you ... (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover 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). If the partition is present,...
...important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you ... (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover 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). If the partition is present,...