Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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...does not autorun on some features of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be responsible for providing driver support for support of the CD to the Safety & Comfort Guide. Software Restore and Recovery If you have installed a licensed operating system...., it to the standard warranty document included with this system. The information contained herein is installed. HP shall not be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you install it can be found on the command line: c:\fdos\source\freecom\license Visit http://www.freedos...
...does not autorun on some features of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be responsible for providing driver support for support of the CD to the Safety & Comfort Guide. Software Restore and Recovery If you have installed a licensed operating system...., it to the standard warranty document included with this system. The information contained herein is installed. HP shall not be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you install it can be found on the command line: c:\fdos\source\freecom\license Visit http://www.freedos...
Getting Started Guide
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... measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and...
... measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want , and...
... access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want , and...
Getting Started Guide
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...computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the...information for your keyboard. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you 're connected to bring you important information for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your ...
...computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the...information for your keyboard. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you 're connected to bring you important information for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your ...
Getting Started Guide
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... critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. 3 Turn on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. To get online. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up for updates, and get the latest updates for the First Time 43... physically located and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may have completed the steps on the desktop to register with HP or Compaq, sign up an Internet connection at this time, you have become available after the computer was shipped.
... critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. 3 Turn on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. To get online. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up for updates, and get the latest updates for the First Time 43... physically located and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may have completed the steps on the desktop to register with HP or Compaq, sign up an Internet connection at this time, you have become available after the computer was shipped.
Getting Started Guide
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... to multiple user accounts: Ability to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Don't use personal information that each user of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More...
... to multiple user accounts: Ability to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Don't use personal information that each user of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More...
Getting Started Guide
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... instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Comparison-shop using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to you on your computer. You may have a software update CD ... .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Add music files (.mp3). Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with your desktop. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. With this ...
... instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Comparison-shop using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to you on your computer. You may have a software update CD ... .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Add music files (.mp3). Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with your desktop. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. With this ...
Getting Started Guide
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... software installed for your particular printer to work with your printer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for the printer. Determine the number of copies. Select all pages, current page, or range of software programs called printer... Select your printing options: Select the printer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to install the specific printer driver manually. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer to the user manual that come with your computer. Managing Files 81
... software installed for your particular printer to work with your printer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for the printer. Determine the number of copies. Select all pages, current page, or range of software programs called printer... Select your printing options: Select the printer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to install the specific printer driver manually. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer to the user manual that come with your computer. Managing Files 81
Getting Started Guide
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USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an ...
USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an ...
Getting Started Guide
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...may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of your computer for information about how to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled For protection of your data, Write Cache Enable is... seems slow with your system. A Safe to the drive and the USB connector on , unplug the USB cable. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to make sure that the USB cable is securely and properly connected to Remove...
...may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of your computer for information about how to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled For protection of your data, Write Cache Enable is... seems slow with your system. A Safe to the drive and the USB connector on , unplug the USB cable. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to make sure that the USB cable is securely and properly connected to Remove...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. A 3 Use the handle to use a screwdriver... the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 ...
... the chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. A 3 Use the handle to use a screwdriver... the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. The hard disk drive is compatible with the PC operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Select models... have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with your personal files on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch out away from the ...
...preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. The hard disk drive is compatible with the PC operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Select models... have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with your personal files on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch out away from the ...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
... Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Eject button again to add more data files) if recording data. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. Ensure the disc is blank or appendable...the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the mini-disc into the drive vertically; Verify that it is installed in the CD or DVD recording software. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. For example, you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a...
... Eject button again to add more data files) if recording data. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. Ensure the disc is blank or appendable...the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the mini-disc into the drive vertically; Verify that it is installed in the CD or DVD recording software. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. For example, you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a...
PC Troubleshooting
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...the correct codec is not available, check to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the monitor. Press the On button to resume from sleep mode. Video Symptom Possible ...the front of the pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to automatically download codecs. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be corrupt or in an unsupported format.
...the correct codec is not available, check to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the monitor. Press the On button to resume from sleep mode. Video Symptom Possible ...the front of the pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to automatically download codecs. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be corrupt or in an unsupported format.
PC Troubleshooting
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Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device... the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the... Computer Problems 11 For details, refer to resolve the resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for Windows Vista.
Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device... the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the... Computer Problems 11 For details, refer to resolve the resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for Windows Vista.
PC Troubleshooting
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... it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. To uninstall the old driver so that there is a device conflict. 7 Click the General tab to see whether your device is listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. ...the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device, and select Properties. 6 Click the Resources tab to verify that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device...
... it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. To uninstall the old driver so that there is a device conflict. 7 Click the General tab to see whether your device is listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. ...the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device, and select Properties. 6 Click the Resources tab to verify that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device...
PC Troubleshooting
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...this document. This may be able to perform the system recovery. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Some software repairs are as simple as...(+) to an earlier version of fixing your hard disk drive. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for each method. To turn it . If your computer and then turn off your computer...
...this document. This may be able to perform the system recovery. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Some software repairs are as simple as...(+) to an earlier version of fixing your hard disk drive. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for each method. To turn it . If your computer and then turn off your computer...
PC Troubleshooting
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...to a previous restore point. You can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you use the Recovery Manager...Windows Start Button, and Help and Support. 2 Type system restore in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then Software program re-installation, and then click Next. 3 Click ...
...to a previous restore point. You can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you use the Recovery Manager...Windows Start Button, and Help and Support. 2 Type system restore in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then Software program re-installation, and then click Next. 3 Click ...
PC Troubleshooting
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..., you want to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. DVD recovery discs take less time to using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then ... be prompted to insert a new blank disc to create recovery discs. System Recovery After you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that were originally installed on your hard disk drive. To ...
..., you want to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. DVD recovery discs take less time to using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then ... be prompted to insert a new blank disc to create recovery discs. System Recovery After you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that were originally installed on your hard disk drive. To ...