Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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... 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later ... or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When...
... 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later ... or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When...
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... restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select your country or region.... 2. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a...
... restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select your country or region.... 2. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates ... the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your WLAN devices ...
Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates ... the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of your WLAN devices ...
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Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list ...
Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list ...
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... the User Account Control feature 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 listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the...
... the User Account Control feature 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 listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the...
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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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... not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after ...site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the...
... not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after ...site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... a sound when the device has been detected. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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.
... a sound when the device has been detected. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such...
2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...may be displayed. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION:...To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. 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. Pull the...
...may be displayed. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION:...To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. 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. Pull the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
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... best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. For additional safety information, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 13 To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on ...the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct...
... best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. For additional safety information, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 13 To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on ...the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device... driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in this section. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is ...
.... Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device... driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in this section. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is ...
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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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
... 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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
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...click Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you type, search results ... the restart. 7. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start...
...click Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you type, search results ... the restart. 7. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start...
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...the file to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and ...a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for your computer. 42 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your Internet browser and go to automatically check for and ...
...the file to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and ...a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for your computer. 42 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your Internet browser and go to automatically check for and ...
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.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
.../rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds..., identifying 3 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes, DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39...
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optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using 30 44 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience... system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and...
System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience... system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and...