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 the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to download... message is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the...
Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to download... message is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the...
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...After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to install. 7. NOTE: ... the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you...
...After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to install. 7. NOTE: ... the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more ...that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more ...that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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...
.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. 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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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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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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 ...or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number ...
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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 ...or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number ...
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 the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the .... 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the .... 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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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. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● ...
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. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● ...
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... procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If prompted by User Account Control...
... procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the toolbar. Open your Internet browser, go to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If prompted by User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to the... 3. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. After the file is ...
... and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to the... 3. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. After the file is ...
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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull ...
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 ... International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are 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 operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ... International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards
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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 use . CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it is firmly seated. Press in use . Hold the ... the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot...
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 use . CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it is firmly seated. Press in use . Hold the ... the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. fn+f12 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 press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. fn+f12 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 press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed to...
... the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed to...