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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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...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging...download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. b. When the Main menu is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging...download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. b. When the Main menu is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
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... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and...the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. Open your operating system. 5. or -
... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and...the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. Open your operating system. 5. or -
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description... computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
... 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 LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description... computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
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... possible causes 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... possible causes 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
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... version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found"... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...
... version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found"... Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can... system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the ...
System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can... system failure or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the ...
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... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. ... System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the...
... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. ... System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 32 Index ...33 vi
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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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Look for an optical drive listing.
... 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Look for an optical drive listing.
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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 ●...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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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... NOTE: If you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A ...follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Click the ...
... NOTE: If you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A ...follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Click the ...
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...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select...time for Microsoft Update 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. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is ...
...for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select...time for Microsoft Update 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. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is ...
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...Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows...
...Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 29 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 31 Windows drivers 32 Disk Cleanup software 16 Disk Defragmenter software 16 disk performance 16 drive light 18 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 29 device driver 31 disc play 27, 28 HP device drivers 31 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 26 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Stopping and...
... remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Stopping and...
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 device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot...
If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot...
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..., at the far right of the taskbar. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu... insert. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when 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 use .
..., at the far right of the taskbar. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu... insert. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when 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 use .
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information ...including: ◦ Product Name (1). The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) ...
...computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information ...including: ◦ Product Name (1). The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) ...