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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
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... version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to know the version of the date, name, or other ... to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device...
... version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to know the version of the date, name, or other ... to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device...
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... save the file to your computer model 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 computer. If you may be able to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is... locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
... save the file to your computer model 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 computer. If you may be able to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is... locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
... . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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...
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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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...may also be reinstalled. 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.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. 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 from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen ...
...may also be reinstalled. 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.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. 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 from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
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... 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 the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click... in the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... 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 the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click... in the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
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... type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - In the results pane, click Device Manager. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. Click Start and type device...
... type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - In the results pane, click Device Manager. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. Click Start and type device...
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...after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to do ...programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.microsoft.com...
...after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to do ...programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.microsoft.com...
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
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...only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio When the Sounds and ...on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...
...only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio When the Sounds and ...on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...
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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 reinstalled" found later in this message is displayed, click No. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. A ...disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to...
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 message is displayed, click No. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. A ...disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to...
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Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following section. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you ... changes icon in the toolbar. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to your...
Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following section. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you ... changes icon in the toolbar. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to your...
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...information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to get the latest updates for HP software updates. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click ... the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in front of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-...
...information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to get the latest updates for HP software updates. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click ... the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in front of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-...