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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... when the computer is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b....then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version ...
... when the computer is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b....then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version ...
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...to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - If you may be able... additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to...
...to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - If you may be able... additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or ... on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location 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)
... devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or ... on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location 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)
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... possible causes 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of...
... possible causes 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of...
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.... 3. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
.... 3. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
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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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..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are...
..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 23 A device driver must be reinstalled ...24 v
... does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 23 A device driver must be reinstalled ...24 v
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Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Index ...26 vi
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Index ...26 vi
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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 section. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-...ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...
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. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-...ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ●...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ●...
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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 pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click the option for HP software updates. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ...SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and...
..., and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click the option for HP software updates. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ...SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and...
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...information. 6. Open your computer. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. When the list of... and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 25 Click Install now to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and...
...information. 6. Open your computer. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. When the list of... and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 25 Click Install now to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning... drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 23 device driver 24 26 Index disc play 21, 22 HP device drivers 24 optical disc tray 19 optical drive detection 20 Windows...
...disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning... drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 23 device driver 24 26 Index disc play 21, 22 HP device drivers 24 optical disc tray 19 optical drive detection 20 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification ...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. 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...
... instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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. To remove the... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle.
... ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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. To remove the... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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 briefly press the second...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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 briefly press the second...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer, provides information that is unique to the bottom of the warranty period...
... is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer, provides information that is unique to the bottom of the warranty period...