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... click Help and Support. Accessing Support on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to technical support options, and information...
... click Help and Support. Accessing Support on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to technical support options, and information...
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...DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Possible solution Log in to your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to start automatically. To use... with the label facing out. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open the tray. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically,...
...DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Possible solution Log in to your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to start automatically. To use... with the label facing out. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open the tray. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically,...
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...Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next 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 codec. Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play . Open the file in a supported format. Your DVD .... 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be viewed on a computer, but not on a DVD player.
...Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next 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 codec. Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play . Open the file in a supported format. Your DVD .... 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be viewed on a computer, but not on a DVD player.
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For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. If you must be logged in ... 7. You may need to switch users, click the Start button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the device, or download and install the...
For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. If you must be logged in ... 7. You may need to switch users, click the Start button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the device, or download and install the...
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... in the device troubleshooter wizard. 7 Restart the computer. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall...running do not always appear when a device is lower than expected to Shut Down, and then click Restart. To uninstall the old driver so that is not working properly. Exclamation points do not require the maximum processing power. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution ...
... in the device troubleshooter wizard. 7 Restart the computer. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall...running do not always appear when a device is lower than expected to Shut Down, and then click Restart. To uninstall the old driver so that is not working properly. Exclamation points do not require the maximum processing power. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution ...
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..., and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see "System Recovery" on page 46) - Software repair overview The most efficient way to repair software problems is one of the software, ...45 System recovery (see the following methods for dirt or material that was in use before the current software problem existed. Updating drivers A driver is fully inserted into the correct slot. Some models may be able to repair it back up again. Memory card reader (...
..., and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see "System Recovery" on page 46) - Software repair overview The most efficient way to repair software problems is one of the software, ...45 System recovery (see the following methods for dirt or material that was in use before the current software problem existed. Updating drivers A driver is fully inserted into the correct slot. Some models may be able to repair it back up again. Memory card reader (...
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..., and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. To start a System Restore:...System Restore, and then click Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer configuration to a configuration that was in use before the...
..., and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. To start a System Restore:...System Restore, and then click Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer configuration to a configuration that was in use before the...
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... can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is in the computer box. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to continue. 2 Under ...Before you uninstall a program, be sure you initially installed it is there. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to reinstall software programs that it (for example, discs or the Internet). To uninstall ...
... can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is in the computer box. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to continue. 2 Under ...Before you uninstall a program, be sure you initially installed it is there. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to reinstall software programs that it (for example, discs or the Internet). To uninstall ...
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... on your system. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for further details. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) Use System Recovery to make a backup first! Remember to wipe your hard disk in...
... on your system. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for further details. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) Use System Recovery to make a backup first! Remember to wipe your hard disk in...
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... : 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the ball-cover ring counterclockwise to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Cleaning the computer vents Air vents keep these vents clean by model) This includes software that has accumulated in the computer case and the monitor...
... : 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the ball-cover ring counterclockwise to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Cleaning the computer vents Air vents keep these vents clean by model) This includes software that has accumulated in the computer case and the monitor...
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...time to verify that were originally installed on the keyboard during disc verification. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your discs may be rejected if they are not defect-free. Use high-quality discs to create your computer...on the disc is very high. System recovery options You should attempt a system recovery in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. You can be prompted to insert a new blank disc to create your computer at any time. You cannot use CDs or DVD+RW, ...
...time to verify that were originally installed on the keyboard during disc verification. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your discs may be rejected if they are not defect-free. Use high-quality discs to create your computer...on the disc is very high. System recovery options You should attempt a system recovery in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. You can be prompted to insert a new blank disc to create your computer at any time. You cannot use CDs or DVD+RW, ...
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A adapters HDMI-to-DVI 3 VGA-to-DVI 3 antivirus software 18 audio A/V In 8 connecting Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 speakers 5 left and right connectors 8 troubleshooting 36 B backup 49 buttons eject CD/DVD drive 23 Off, .../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
A adapters HDMI-to-DVI 3 VGA-to-DVI 3 antivirus software 18 audio A/V In 8 connecting Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 speakers 5 left and right connectors 8 troubleshooting 36 B backup 49 buttons eject CD/DVD drive 23 Off, .../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
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... system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless LAN checking installation 37 connection 6 network device 37 security 15...
... system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless LAN checking installation 37 connection 6 network device 37 security 15...
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...use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/support ENWW 1 1 Getting information Type of your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click... HP User Manuals. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ●...
...use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/support ENWW 1 1 Getting information Type of your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click... HP User Manuals. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ●...
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... printed details or updates. 5. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification ...information Administrator password Computer viruses Antivirus software The free trial antivirus software that you wish to download. e. Select your computer model from Product search results. Follow the on your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers...
... printed details or updates. 5. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification ...information Administrator password Computer viruses Antivirus software The free trial antivirus software that you wish to download. e. Select your computer model from Product search results. Follow the on your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers...
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... to connect again later, or contact your system has an external antenna, try to open the wizard, and then follow the on page 18) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your Internet service ...provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Update the drivers (see System recovery on -screen instructions. Restores your computer to factory defaults. ENWW Software troubleshooting 13 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to...
... to connect again later, or contact your system has an external antenna, try to open the wizard, and then follow the on page 18) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your Internet service ...provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Update the drivers (see System recovery on -screen instructions. Restores your computer to factory defaults. ENWW Software troubleshooting 13 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to...
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... programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Click the Driver tab. 6. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. ...device you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. Or, to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use the System Recovery program. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before ...
... programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Click the Driver tab. 6. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. ...device you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. Or, to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use the System Recovery program. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before ...
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...sure you want to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Select the program you have finished reinstalling,.... When you want to continue with the uninstall process. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. b. ENWW Software troubleshooting 15 Reinstall these programs directly from the Recovery Manager. Click Start, click All Programs, click ...
...sure you want to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Select the program you have finished reinstalling,.... When you want to continue with the uninstall process. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. b. ENWW Software troubleshooting 15 Reinstall these programs directly from the Recovery Manager. Click Start, click All Programs, click ...
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...data Use CD or DVD recording software that accumulate and slow down , depending on the computer usage. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of this task does not harm your system. Software updates Use Windows Update to fix operating system ... computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. See System recovery on page 18 for programs you no longer need and uninstall them. Weekly Software cleanup Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk ...
...data Use CD or DVD recording software that accumulate and slow down , depending on the computer usage. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of this task does not harm your system. Software updates Use Windows Update to fix operating system ... computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. See System recovery on page 18 for programs you no longer need and uninstall them. Weekly Software cleanup Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk ...
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... you must choose one of the original factory-shipped software. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of Microsoft Windows. Through...Media - NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. see Microsoft System Restore under System recovery on your hard disk drive. Some features might not be available on systems that are ...
... you must choose one of the original factory-shipped software. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of Microsoft Windows. Through...Media - NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. see Microsoft System Restore under System recovery on your hard disk drive. Some features might not be available on systems that are ...