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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...is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. b. While the "Press the ESC key for ... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by...
...is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. b. While the "Press the ESC key for ... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step..., go to your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step..., go to your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., you can recover your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a... Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of ...
..., you can recover your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a... Manager software feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of ...
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click Advanced Options...> Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Insert the first ...
Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Click Advanced Options...> Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5 Insert the first ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
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... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it must be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. For more information, refer to a network or...
... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by the Setup Utility before it must be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. For more information, refer to a network or...
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... configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. If ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. If ...
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... a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is superimposed over the network status icon, one of the preferred networks. 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 notification area, follow these steps: 1. Click Start...
... a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is superimposed over the network status icon, one of the preferred networks. 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 notification area, follow these steps: 1. Click Start...
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon 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 The driver must be displayed.
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon 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 The driver must be displayed.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ...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...
... ...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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... window, 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 the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive ...
... window, 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 the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the procedures in either of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for software updates on ) unless...
... the procedures in either of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for software updates on ) unless...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Follow the on your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click...to get the latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. ...
...Follow the on your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click...to get the latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. ...
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.... ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. In the results pane... does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay 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 trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the...
.... ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. In the results pane... does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay 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 trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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.... 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...
.... 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... area, at the far right of the taskbar. To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ...ExpressCard is not in on the card until it . 2. 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 unlock it is displayed in use . Press in use .
... area, at the far right of the taskbar. To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ...ExpressCard is not in on the card until it . 2. 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 unlock it is displayed in use . Press in use .
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... command, and then release both keys at the same time. In addition to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on your computer, such as the BIOS date.
... command, and then release both keys at the same time. In addition to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on your computer, such as the BIOS date.