Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... downloaded to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. b. To use the arrow keys to an optional power source... install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow... At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not...
... downloaded to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. b. To use the arrow keys to an optional power source... install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow... At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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 Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...file to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...
...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 Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...file to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Then select Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition ... files that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try...'s Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery NOTE: You ...
.... Then select Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition ... files that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try...'s Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery NOTE: You ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Center >Wireless Assistant, which is located in the notification area, at the far right of Windows® Mobility Center. If the network status icon is not displayed in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is disabled by the... Center. 2. If a wireless device is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the ...
... Center >Wireless Assistant, which is located in the notification area, at the far right of Windows® Mobility Center. If the network status icon is not displayed in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is disabled by the... Center. 2. If a wireless device is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the ...
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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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information on your permission or password for more information. 1. You may include the...
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. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information on your permission or password for more information. 1. You may include the...
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...the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Cannot launch WLAN 23 When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the... there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the Start Search box. 2.
...the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Cannot launch WLAN 23 When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the... there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the Start Search box. 2.
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The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically 19 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
... Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically 19 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box. 3. 6 ...Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1.
...-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box. 3. 6 ...Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1.
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... follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. or - Uninstall and reinstall drivers 17 Proceed to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software...
... follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. or - Uninstall and reinstall drivers 17 Proceed to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security...
... is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Click Security...
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... 2. As you are using the right kind of disc for all other programs are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media... and devices, and then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver...
... 2. As you are using the right kind of disc for all other programs are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media... and devices, and then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...the keyboard Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard,... second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
...the keyboard Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard,... second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from either ... -screen instructions. 100 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery If you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up all personal files. 2. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click...
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from either ... -screen instructions. 100 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery If you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up all personal files. 2. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
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... you should not notice any discs from the center of the following section. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart it. ...may be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to restart the disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices...
... you should not notice any discs from the center of the following section. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart it. ...may be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to restart the disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or...
... press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or...
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... the HP Update Utility: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - On the HP Welcome...
... the HP Update Utility: 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - On the HP Welcome...
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...operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get .... 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1.
...operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get .... 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1.