Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the ... name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for...
...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the ... name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this...3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: ...
... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this...3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver...
...2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver...
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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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...get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery...backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
... discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery...backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
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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... in the Device Manager utility. 1. In 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already ...showing. 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 In the results pane, click Device ...
... in the Device Manager utility. 1. In 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already ...showing. 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 In the results pane, click Device ...
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... all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. or - In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the...
... all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. or - In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the...
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...and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Microsoft Update to get the ... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to check for your computer operating system, programs, and ...
...and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Microsoft Update to get the ... settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to check for your computer operating system, programs, and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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 drivers 32 Index 33
...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 drivers 32 Index 33
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to determine what components ... information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the...countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when...
...Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to determine what components ... information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the...countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.... Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following ...
...Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.... Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... not visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
... not visible on an external display 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index ...31 vi
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In 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. Remove any discs from the optical ...
..., click Continue. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In 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. Remove any discs from the optical ...
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See... 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 ...
... a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See... 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 ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...
... be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you want to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...
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... the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Install now to install. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using...
... the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Install now to install. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted by using...
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...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...
...ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 media 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 30 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 19 E earbuds...T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 2 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...
Compaq Presario CQ45 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Backing up your information When to... 126 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover 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 ...
... Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Backing up your information When to... 126 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover 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 ...