HP Presario V6100 - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 230
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it.
✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
&#...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 231
...click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery.
5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Performing a Recovery
PC Recovery software allows you to repair or...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 239
... a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options.
✎ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 240
... Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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Maintenance and Service...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 241
... from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled...
Compaq Presario V6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 243
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some ...
Bluetooth for Windows XP - Page 6
... your Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) software using Windows Control Panel.
● Stack Server-Provides an interface for the operating system to control Bluetooth devices and to ensure that Bluetooth connections operate together correctly. The stack server has a built-in Security Manager that protects the Bluetooth device from unauthorized access.
● Bluetooth Setup Wizard-Facilitates the...
Security - Windows XP - Page 3
...passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Using QuickLock ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...4 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing...
Security - Windows XP - Page 12
... to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > Help and Support. Updates to Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft applications are released periodically...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 5
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates by visiting the HP Web...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 6
... BIOS update:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 7
... the Windows Explorer window:
a. Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
4. Complete the installation by...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 8
Updating software programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 13
... or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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Reinstalling software...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 14
... or instability. PC Recovery works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
NOTE Microsoft Windows XP has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using PC Recovery. NOTE PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled...
Routine Care - Page 9
... is a free service that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of the computer. ● Create a backup strategy. A virus or an electrical outage could damage or destroy your information. Back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect...
Troubleshooting - Page 10
... the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device options or Advanced and then press enter.
2. Be sure that the Windows Wireless Network Connection window can display the network. ● Click the Refresh button so that Windows will scan all channels for available access points. ● Be sure that the computer is within optimal range of the wireless router (access point). ● Be sure...
External Media Cards - Windows XP - Page 9
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter.
Configuring an ExpressCard
CAUTION To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows XP - Page 8
..., the Help and Support Center provides ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware
components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your...