Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not .... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the arrow keys to an optional power... to download. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. ...
Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not .... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the arrow keys to an optional power... to download. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your...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. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6....
... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your...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. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager...the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you set up . Follow the ... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart...
...discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager...the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you set up . Follow the ... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status icon is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models...
To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status icon is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models...
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...System properties. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you ...have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to...
...System properties. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you ...have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to...
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... From the list of 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. In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ●... and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Click Start and type network and sharing in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network ...
... From the list of 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. In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ●... and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Click Start and type network and sharing in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network ...
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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 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.
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 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.
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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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 the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing.... As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. 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. Remove ...
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 the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing.... As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. 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. Remove ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Repeat for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Uninstall and...
... uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Repeat for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Uninstall and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the on your computer. 18 Chapter 6 Resolving problems If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. or...
... the on your computer. 18 Chapter 6 Resolving problems If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, ...your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your drive. An optical disc does not play ...
...information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, ...your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your drive. An optical disc does not play ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to providing information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS...CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. 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 ...
...functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to providing information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS...CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. 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 ...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...to repair or restore the system if you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.... 3. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: ...
...to repair or restore the system if you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.... 3. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: ...
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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...disc, click the Play button in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. Look for scratches. Otherwise, you may be missing... may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦...
...disc, click the Play button in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. Look for scratches. Otherwise, you may be missing... may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...See your drive. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is already showing. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the ...in Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed...
...See your drive. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is already showing. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the ...in Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed...
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... click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. ... model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click 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 Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. ... model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click 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...
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...obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system ...Follow the on-screen instructions to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to the...
...obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system ...Follow the on-screen instructions to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to the...