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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...open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating ... the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on or restarting the computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. While the ...
...open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating ... the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on or restarting the computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. While the ...
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... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your...
... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...disconnected) 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 (connected) Indicates that one or more of...disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (...
...disconnected) 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 (connected) Indicates that one or more of...disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (...
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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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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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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... in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your...
... in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 enablers, ...supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC...
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 enablers, ...supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC...
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 in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. Pull the... firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. 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 card until it is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal...
.... 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 in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. Pull the... firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. 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 card until it is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal...
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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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. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that ...acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Connecting external audio devices 13 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, ...
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. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that ...acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Connecting external audio devices 13 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs... unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being...
.... In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs... unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being...
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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 contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. 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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...and then press enter. - Try running your country or region. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, ...(-) is already showing. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue...
...and then press enter. - Try running your country or region. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, ...(-) is already showing. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue...
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...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft... products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the device. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Download only to save...
...to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft... products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the device. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Download only to save...
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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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... system restore points (operating system feature). 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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to ... if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... system restore points (operating system feature). 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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to ... if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).