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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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...the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information...the computer is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you...
...the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information...the computer is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. ...4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press...
... window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. ...4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software feature). With Recovery Manager, 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). This feature helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your... of a system failure: ● Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... software feature). With Recovery Manager, 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). This feature helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your... of a system failure: ● Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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...or reinstalled from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software... use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the disc ...
...or reinstalled from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software... use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the disc ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. 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 (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. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. 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. For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off...
... 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. For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off...
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... your permission or password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
... your permission or password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
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... 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 superimposed over the network status icon, one of your network device and attempt...
... 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 superimposed over the network status icon, one of your network device and attempt...
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. The driver must be displayed. 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.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. The driver must be displayed. 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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... ...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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... the Device Manager 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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.
... the Device Manager 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next ...(-) is already showing. 5. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. As you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Uninstall and reinstall...
...in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you type, search results are listed in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next ...(-) is already showing. 5. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. As you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Uninstall and reinstall...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 5. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click ...Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to open...
.... 5. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click ...Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to open...
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... 19 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. 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 drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
... 19 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. 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 drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
...: 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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 ...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 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 ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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 insert...
...Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in on the card until it is in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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 insert...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., and then release both keys at the same time. 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...
..., and then release both keys at the same time. 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...