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... version you want to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in an optional docking device, or ...with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ...later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, ...
... version you want to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed in an optional docking device, or ...with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ...later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option...
... number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, ...either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Refer ...
... WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, ...either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Refer ...
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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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...on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN ...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found...
...on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN ...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Software not provided with this computer must be ...Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from recovery discs that you ... the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Software not provided with this computer must be ...Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from recovery discs that you ... the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
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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...a minus sign (-) is listed in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical 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 the Device Manager utility. 1.
...a minus sign (-) is listed in this section. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical 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 the Device Manager utility. 1.
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... you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to restart the computer, save all open...
... you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to restart the computer, save all open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...get the latest updates for your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Open your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click ... automatically check for and install updates for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs...
...get the latest updates for your computer. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Open your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click ... automatically check for and install updates for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs...
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...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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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...
...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 optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...±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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...This is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide...of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or...
...This is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide...of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to display ...brightness. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM...
... fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to display ...brightness. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM...
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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... 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. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is.... 4. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected...
... 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. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is.... 4. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected...
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... disc to your user guides 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 ... stops before trying to burn the contents to make the external display primary: a. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to Start > Help and Support. A ... 2. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click on an external display 1. QuickPlay and DVDPlay...
... disc to your user guides 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 ... stops before trying to burn the contents to make the external display primary: a. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to Start > Help and Support. A ... 2. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click on an external display 1. QuickPlay and DVDPlay...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ●...
..., you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ●...
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... products. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change..., type your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Open your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to step 6. 3. Open your computer after the ...
... products. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change..., type your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Open your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to step 6. 3. Open your computer after the ...
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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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...an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your information and restoring it in case of the window. NOTE: If your computer by the operating system...or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is as complete as your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new ...
...an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your information and restoring it in case of the window. NOTE: If your computer by the operating system...or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is as complete as your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new ...