Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; The Bluetooth icon provides easy access to load the BWT driver. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard to the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD that ...came in the wizard to Bluetooth operations. The logo will appear in the Windows System Tray located in the ...
...is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; The Bluetooth icon provides easy access to load the BWT driver. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard to the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD that ...came in the wizard to Bluetooth operations. The logo will appear in the Windows System Tray located in the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability. ● ...in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...
...restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability. ● ...in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. If you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from ... this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you have...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. If you set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from ... this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you have...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...computer. 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, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the...BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. You ...
...computer. 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, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the...BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. You ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
... is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.... click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have not...from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal ...
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11.... click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have not...from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If a wireless device is located in the notification area, at the far right of... does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in...
... in the bottom left of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If a wireless device is located in the notification area, at the far right of... does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support...Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties...
...computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support...Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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. When the Network connections window is a network status icon in the notification ... launch WLAN 23 From the list of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an...
... 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. When the Network connections window is a network status icon in the notification ... launch WLAN 23 From the list of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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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...in the following section. 16 Chapter 6 Resolving problems 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ...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 Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. ...
...in the following section. 16 Chapter 6 Resolving problems 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ...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 Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www...for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your program again. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 17 As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number ...
...pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www...for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your program again. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Uninstall and reinstall drivers 17 As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to do so, restart your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser and go to automatically... check for and install updates for your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4....
... select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to do so, restart your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser and go to automatically... check for and install updates for your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4....
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ... disc does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. 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. An optical disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or ...
.... In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ... disc does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. 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. An optical disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...; Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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 key of the active Windows application. 8 Chapter 3 Using the keyboard The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn...
...; Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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 key of the active Windows application. 8 Chapter 3 Using the keyboard The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by... hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3.
... and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by... hard drive from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3.
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...next to 16-bit color, as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to restart the disc. If you insert the disc...a disc. As you click No, the computer may resume. - The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color...
...next to 16-bit color, as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to restart the disc. If you insert the disc...a disc. As you click No, the computer may resume. - The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color...
