Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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...steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version ...know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility ...
...steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version ...know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility ...
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..., restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may...
..., restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected...connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more LAN...
...connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected...connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more LAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
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... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
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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.
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...be displayed. NOTE: 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 ... follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Open your country or region...
...be displayed. NOTE: 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 ... follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Open your country or region...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. You will...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. You will...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you ...are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...
...to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you ...are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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.... Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. To conserve power, stop or remove an ... when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Press...
.... Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. To conserve power, stop or remove an ... when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Press...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
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... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices 13 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 on... provided with the device. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!
... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices 13 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 on... provided with the device. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., 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 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 this section. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager.
..., 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 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 this section. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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...and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 41 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you ...type, search results are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
...and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 41 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you ...type, search results are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...of the device. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the ... by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is downloaded, ...
...of the device. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the ... by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is downloaded, ...
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.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
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optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create.... 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring...
... or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create.... 1 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring...