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...The sections that enables you force the computer to perform the system recovery. To restart your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your hard... System Restore procedure before it records the computer settings at that can also set restore points manually. Updating Drivers A driver is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you want to communicate with an attached device, such as restarting your computer...
...The sections that enables you force the computer to perform the system recovery. To restart your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your hard... System Restore procedure before it records the computer settings at that can also set restore points manually. Updating Drivers A driver is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you want to communicate with an attached device, such as restarting your computer...
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... original factory-shipped software. Check that it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs...installable programs in the computer accessory box, and software programs you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. You must choose from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. This includes software that came on CDs included in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC...
... original factory-shipped software. Check that it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs...installable programs in the computer accessory box, and software programs you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. You must choose from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. This includes software that came on CDs included in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC...
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...the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Turn on your discs may see error messages such as you created or installed after purchase. Use high-quality discs to make the set depends on your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). You can create only...You will need. The following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from the recovery image on the computer. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you create...
...the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Turn on your discs may see error messages such as you created or installed after purchase. Use high-quality discs to make the set depends on your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). You can create only...You will need. The following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from the recovery image on the computer. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you create...
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... as you have not done so, click the Back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer. 4... the Recover without backing up your files button, and then click Next. 11 If you created or installed after purchase. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 14...up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the disc slot. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to insert a recovery disc. Otherwise, click the Recover without...
... as you have not done so, click the Back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer. 4... the Recover without backing up your files button, and then click Next. 11 If you created or installed after purchase. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 14...up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the disc slot. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to insert a recovery disc. Otherwise, click the Recover without...
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...the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update....to get critical updates from the backup media to your hard disk drive. 8 Ensure your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you installed updates to -date security software. 15 You can typically download these updates from the software manufacturer's Web site. 7 If you ...
...the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update....to get critical updates from the backup media to your hard disk drive. 8 Ensure your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you installed updates to -date security software. 15 You can typically download these updates from the software manufacturer's Web site. 7 If you ...
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...of information, bodily harm, or loss of the European Parliament and the Council). One way products achieve this document before installing and connecting your computer's ratings label located on all ENERGY STAR qualified computers: The ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by... the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through the Microsoft Windows® Power Management feature. WARNING: Please read the "Additional Safety Information" located later in homes, offices, and factories. Wanneer...
...of information, bodily harm, or loss of the European Parliament and the Council). One way products achieve this document before installing and connecting your computer's ratings label located on all ENERGY STAR qualified computers: The ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by... the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through the Microsoft Windows® Power Management feature. WARNING: Please read the "Additional Safety Information" located later in homes, offices, and factories. Wanneer...
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..., and plug it into a different port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. on the...taskbar, and then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install the software. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to make the necessary settings for the new device. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for...
..., and plug it into a different port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. on the...taskbar, and then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install the software. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to make the necessary settings for the new device. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for...
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...the external antenna that was included with the system. An external antenna is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer or in an elevated and open the Device Manager window. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using the computer as a wireless ... place the antenna on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the radio. Public carriers install networks of your Internet Service Provider for further information). NOTE: The appearance of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large...
...the external antenna that was included with the system. An external antenna is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer or in an elevated and open the Device Manager window. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using the computer as a wireless ... place the antenna on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the radio. Public carriers install networks of your Internet Service Provider for further information). NOTE: The appearance of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large...
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...access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Your WLAN device should be listed here. Using wireless security features When you use one or more...taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a network, Hewlett-Packard recommends that you set up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the taskbar. 5 Type...
...access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Your WLAN device should be listed here. Using wireless security features When you use one or more...taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a network, Hewlett-Packard recommends that you set up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the taskbar. 5 Type...
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... following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on the computer where you want to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only...). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click...
... following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on the computer where you want to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only...). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click...
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...mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the Windows Start Button , see "Using the Windows Start Button Menu." 1 Close any buttons on the hard disk and... On button on the front of the computer. 38 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of each program window. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the monitor....
...mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the Windows Start Button , see "Using the Windows Start Button Menu." 1 Close any buttons on the hard disk and... On button on the front of the computer. 38 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of each program window. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the monitor....
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c Click an item and make selections, and then click Apply. Also, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and ... is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the computer. Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer after installation. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 3 Click Restart. Or For Hibernate or Away mode: a Click Change...
c Click an item and make selections, and then click Apply. Also, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and ... is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the computer. Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer after installation. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 3 Click Restart. Or For Hibernate or Away mode: a Click Change...
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... the account password. Turning On the Computer for important ergonomic information: Click the Windows Start Button on the keyboard. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work area to install or run some software. Standard User: Is not allowed to change the limited ... or the security of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Using the Computer with Windows Vista. Before you to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you begin using the computer, arrange the computer ...
... the account password. Turning On the Computer for important ergonomic information: Click the Windows Start Button on the keyboard. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work area to install or run some software. Standard User: Is not allowed to change the limited ... or the security of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Using the Computer with Windows Vista. Before you to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you begin using the computer, arrange the computer ...
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...To protect your system. on the computer. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to information about you, the computer, and your data. Configuring the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet... unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to install these updates. One way to use the Automatic Updates feature. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. Firewall features include ...
...To protect your system. on the computer. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to information about you, the computer, and your data. Configuring the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet... unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to install these updates. One way to use the Automatic Updates feature. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. Firewall features include ...
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Additional updates to download and install them onto the computer. To get the latest updates for updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS... updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. 48 Getting ...
Additional updates to download and install them onto the computer. To get the latest updates for updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS... updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. 48 Getting ...
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.... For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it may result in as an Administrator. b Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. By using the Microsoft System Restore program. If you need help, check the manufacturer's documentation... Restore, you ensure that is compatible with a virus. a Make sure you are logged in mind the following important guidelines: Before installation, make a restore point by the software manufacturer. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point ...
.... For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it may result in as an Administrator. b Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. By using the Microsoft System Restore program. If you need help, check the manufacturer's documentation... Restore, you ensure that is compatible with a virus. a Make sure you are logged in mind the following important guidelines: Before installation, make a restore point by the software manufacturer. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point ...
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... a connector cable, to communicate with the mouse. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it.) Using the Mouse 61 NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the Windows Vista desktop. A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that are...
... a connector cable, to communicate with the mouse. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it.) Using the Mouse 61 NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the Windows Vista desktop. A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that are...
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...models). The procedure is selected here. If a different mode displays, click the Mode button, and then select Entertainment Mode. 5 Click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, Creative, and then Creative Console Launcher. 6 Click the Speakers button. 7 Click Auto Detect. For information about ...Getting Started (features vary by model) Configuring the audio card software After you have configured the audio card software, you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are connected to All ...
...models). The procedure is selected here. If a different mode displays, click the Mode button, and then select Entertainment Mode. 5 Click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, Creative, and then Creative Console Launcher. 6 Click the Speakers button. 7 Click Auto Detect. For information about ...Getting Started (features vary by model) Configuring the audio card software After you have configured the audio card software, you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are connected to All ...
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Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have your speakers connected for playing games. NOTE: You must have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of speakers from... screen. 6 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 7 Select your type of multistreaming audio: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Point to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Realtek ...
Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have your speakers connected for playing games. NOTE: You must have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of speakers from... screen. 6 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 7 Select your type of multistreaming audio: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Point to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Realtek ...
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...sources to play through front-panel headphone and rear-panel speaker connectors: 1 From an externally connected device source, such as : Microsoft Windows Media Player. The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be multistreamed. An MP3 player with cable connected to 7.1 ...can hear one audio source through a rear-panel speaker connection, and a second source through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. Other installed media player software. Play internal media files through programs such as : A microphone with cable connected to Line In (blue). 2 From an...
...sources to play through front-panel headphone and rear-panel speaker connectors: 1 From an externally connected device source, such as : Microsoft Windows Media Player. The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be multistreamed. An MP3 player with cable connected to 7.1 ...can hear one audio source through a rear-panel speaker connection, and a second source through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. Other installed media player software. Play internal media files through programs such as : A microphone with cable connected to Line In (blue). 2 From an...