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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... and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu...
... and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu...
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...software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. 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. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation 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...
...software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. 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. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the...and indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and...
... Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the...and indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and...
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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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... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be...
... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be...
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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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...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter... configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser...
...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter... configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 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 as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards 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 as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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. CAUTION:... prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side up,...
... ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 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. CAUTION:... prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side up,...
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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.... For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 jack... on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 13 For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device...
.... For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 jack... on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 13 For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device...
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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 pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 As you suspect that ... 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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 pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 As you suspect that ... 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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See your user guides 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 disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
See your user guides 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 disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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...discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Open your Internet browser, go to the type of the following section. If...and then verify that you may need to delete. 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. NOTE: If you type...
...discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Open your Internet browser, go to the type of the following section. If...and then verify that you may need to delete. 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane above the box. 3. NOTE: If you type...
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...to do so, restart your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your ...computer after the installation 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 your computer. 42 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If ...
...to do so, restart your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your ...computer after the installation 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 your computer. 42 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If ...
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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 feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system ...software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ...
...system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system ...software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ...