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... optical disc 18 Removing and installing the hard disk drive 20 Removing the hard disk drive 20 Installing a hard disk drive 25 Closing the HP TouchSmart PC ...31 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 36 4 Repairing Software Problems Software Repair Overview ...37 Updating Drivers ...37 Microsoft System Restore ...38 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 39 System Recovery ...40 Creating Recovery Discs ...40 Choosing Recovery Discs 40 System Recovery Options ...41 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 41 System recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu...
... optical disc 18 Removing and installing the hard disk drive 20 Removing the hard disk drive 20 Installing a hard disk drive 25 Closing the HP TouchSmart PC ...31 Synchronizing the wireless keyboard or mouse 36 4 Repairing Software Problems Software Repair Overview ...37 Updating Drivers ...37 Microsoft System Restore ...38 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 39 System Recovery ...40 Creating Recovery Discs ...40 Choosing Recovery Discs 40 System Recovery Options ...41 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 41 System recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu...
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...-in wireless LAN Use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to a CD. G Slot-loading CD/DVD Watch a DVD or listen to the Internet through your existing wireless network. Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVDVideo, and Video CD. H Volume, and mute Adjust the sound level up or down, or mute. J Memory card reader Use the built-in Sleep mode. To turn off . Burn CDs and DVDs. drive (located on and open the HP TouchSmart software for a powerful media...
...-in wireless LAN Use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to a CD. G Slot-loading CD/DVD Watch a DVD or listen to the Internet through your existing wireless network. Read and play CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD Audio, DVD+/-R dual layer (DL), DVDVideo, and Video CD. H Volume, and mute Adjust the sound level up or down, or mute. J Memory card reader Use the built-in Sleep mode. To turn off . Burn CDs and DVDs. drive (located on and open the HP TouchSmart software for a powerful media...
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... use. 6 Chapter 2 Components Setting of the computer. Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the event reminder is inserted. Webcam Indicates webcam activity. blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. Activity LED indicator lights Item A B C D E F G Item Component Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from a software application. Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. Power Indicates the power...
... use. 6 Chapter 2 Components Setting of the computer. Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the event reminder is inserted. Webcam Indicates webcam activity. blue indicates power on, and amber indicates Sleep mode. Activity LED indicator lights Item A B C D E F G Item Component Event Indicates an event reminder notification has been set from a software application. Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. Power Indicates the power...
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... need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Complete the procedures to load the factory-installed files. To reduce the risk of the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Removal and Replacement Procedures WARNING! Failure to cool before touching them. 2. Removing the hard disk drive 1. See Opening the HP TouchSmart PC on the hard disk drive to the back of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power...
... need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Complete the procedures to load the factory-installed files. To reduce the risk of the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Removal and Replacement Procedures WARNING! Failure to cool before touching them. 2. Removing the hard disk drive 1. See Opening the HP TouchSmart PC on the hard disk drive to the back of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power...
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... are experiencing software problems. The sections that enables a computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for each method. Updating Drivers 4. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. When you only need to the computer When you turn off your problem: 1. Cycling power to perform the system recovery. Restarting Your Computer 2. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6. Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click...
... are experiencing software problems. The sections that enables a computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for each method. Updating Drivers 4. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. When you only need to the computer When you turn off your problem: 1. Cycling power to perform the system recovery. Restarting Your Computer 2. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6. Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click...
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... device for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Close all open programs. 2. To manually add restore points: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on -screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 4. For more information about software restore points: 1. Double-click the specific item (for which you to restore your computer configuration to update or rollback, (for which you experience a problem...
... device for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Close all open programs. 2. To manually add restore points: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on -screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 4. For more information about software restore points: 1. Double-click the specific item (for which you to restore your computer configuration to update or rollback, (for which you experience a problem...
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.... - If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to restart the computer. In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 9. If you are prompted to back up files, and you are prompted to back up to a removable disc any data or programs that you want to run from the disc slot. Turn off . 4. System recovery begins. When you...
.... - If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to restart the computer. In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 9. If you are prompted to back up files, and you are prompted to back up to a removable disc any data or programs that you want to run from the disc slot. Turn off . 4. System recovery begins. When you...
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...13 K keyboard 1 L LEDs 6 left-side components 4 lights event 6 hard drive 6 memory card reader 6 optical disc 6 power 6 webcam 6 wireless keyboard and mouse 6 M manually removing an optical disc 18 memory adding 11 installing 13 removing 11 memory card reader 3 memory card reader light 6 microphone 2 Microsoft System Restore 38 mouse 1 O opening the computer 7 optical disc, manually removing 18 optical drive light 6 P power adapter 1 power button 3 power connector 5 power cord 1 power light 6 R rear components 5 recovery at system startup 42 from the hard drive 41 from the Vista Start menu 41...
...13 K keyboard 1 L LEDs 6 left-side components 4 lights event 6 hard drive 6 memory card reader 6 optical disc 6 power 6 webcam 6 wireless keyboard and mouse 6 M manually removing an optical disc 18 memory adding 11 installing 13 removing 11 memory card reader 3 memory card reader light 6 microphone 2 Microsoft System Restore 38 mouse 1 O opening the computer 7 optical disc, manually removing 18 optical drive light 6 P power adapter 1 power button 3 power connector 5 power cord 1 power light 6 R rear components 5 recovery at system startup 42 from the hard drive 41 from the Vista Start menu 41...
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repairing software problems 37 restoring the system 38 right-side components 2 S security lock slot 5 SODIMM 1 software problems 37 software reinstallation 39 spare parts 1 SPDIF 5 speakers 3 stand 5 stand assembly 16 system recovery 40 system recovery options 41 T TouchSmart button 3 U updating drivers 37 USB 2.0 4, 5 USB receiver, wireless 1 V volume 3 W webcam 2 webcam light 6 whole unit replacement 1 wireless keyboard and mouse 3, 5 wireless keyboard and mouse light 6 wireless LAN 3 wireless USB receiver 1 46 Index
repairing software problems 37 restoring the system 38 right-side components 2 S security lock slot 5 SODIMM 1 software problems 37 software reinstallation 39 spare parts 1 SPDIF 5 speakers 3 stand 5 stand assembly 16 system recovery 40 system recovery options 41 T TouchSmart button 3 U updating drivers 37 USB 2.0 4, 5 USB receiver, wireless 1 V volume 3 W webcam 2 webcam light 6 whole unit replacement 1 wireless keyboard and mouse 3, 5 wireless keyboard and mouse light 6 wireless LAN 3 wireless USB receiver 1 46 Index
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... a wired network...13 Using Bluetooth Devices ...15 Adding Hardware and Software 15 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 15 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 15 Using the CD/DVD Drive ...16 Sound Options...16 Connecting analog speakers 17 Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver 17 Adjusting speaker volume...18 Configuring sound for Windows Media Center 19 Using headphones...19 Using the microphone array ...19 Using a headset ...19 Connecting MP3 players ...19 Connecting a Printer ...20 Installing a Security Lock ...20 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 21...
... a wired network...13 Using Bluetooth Devices ...15 Adding Hardware and Software 15 Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware 15 Updating your HP TouchSmart software 15 Using the CD/DVD Drive ...16 Sound Options...16 Connecting analog speakers 17 Connecting and enabling digital speakers or an audio receiver 17 Adjusting speaker volume...18 Configuring sound for Windows Media Center 19 Using headphones...19 Using the microphone array ...19 Using a headset ...19 Connecting MP3 players ...19 Connecting a Printer ...20 Installing a Security Lock ...20 Cleaning the HP TouchSmart PC Screen 21...
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... the computer hardware. Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support Recover factory settings. Get technical support. Learn how to the Internet. Learn about HP TouchSmart and other software. Upgrade or replace components...
... the computer hardware. Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system. Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues. Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support Recover factory settings. Get technical support. Learn how to the Internet. Learn about HP TouchSmart and other software. Upgrade or replace components...
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D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. G Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicates Optical Disc Drive is inserted. Setting of the computer. C Power Indicates the power state; Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on , and amber indicates Sleep mode. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. F Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the event reminder is available in use. 6 Getting Started blue indicates power on your...
D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. G Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicates Optical Disc Drive is inserted. Setting of the computer. C Power Indicates the power state; Activity LED indicator lights The following are the activity indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on , and amber indicates Sleep mode. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. F Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Indicates wireless signals received from the back of the event reminder is available in use. 6 Getting Started blue indicates power on your...
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... HP Support. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. When the Audio line in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following speaker options: Built-in connector is turned on and then press the eject button (A) on , and the digital speakers are affected. Using the CD/DVD Drive You can also tap the Windows Vista start button...
... HP Support. Powered speakers require a separate power supply. When the Audio line in analog stereo speakers Analog 2.0 or 2.1 powered speakers Digital 3.1, 4.1, or 5.1 powered speakers Audio receiver NOTES: The HP TouchSmart PC supports powered speaker systems only. Sound Options Your HP TouchSmart PC supports the following speaker options: Built-in connector is turned on and then press the eject button (A) on , and the digital speakers are affected. Using the CD/DVD Drive You can also tap the Windows Vista start button...
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HP TouchSmart Photo using 29 HP TouchSmart RSS Reader setting up RSS feeds 48 using 48 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats 37 using 37 HP TouchSmart Weather, viewing 46 I instant messenger, making a video call 41 Internet Explorer, using with HP TouchSmart Browser 50 iTunes, using with HP TouchSmart 34 K keyboard features 3 receiver 5 keyboard and mouse receiver LED function 6 L LAN (local area network) 12 antenna features 3 connecting to the Internet 5 local area network (LAN) 12 lock security 5 M Media controls 35 memory card reader card types 3 features 3 LED 6 transfer photos to ...
HP TouchSmart Photo using 29 HP TouchSmart RSS Reader setting up RSS feeds 48 using 48 HP TouchSmart Video supported file formats 37 using 37 HP TouchSmart Weather, viewing 46 I instant messenger, making a video call 41 Internet Explorer, using with HP TouchSmart Browser 50 iTunes, using with HP TouchSmart 34 K keyboard features 3 receiver 5 keyboard and mouse receiver LED function 6 L LAN (local area network) 12 antenna features 3 connecting to the Internet 5 local area network (LAN) 12 lock security 5 M Media controls 35 memory card reader card types 3 features 3 LED 6 transfer photos to ...
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..., driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more. 5 If you with your product, and it is determined based on your computer do not have your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase available. Telephone support is free during your initial call , please have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the HP Technical Support Web site or to provide you have a question or if a problem...
..., driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more. 5 If you with your product, and it is determined based on your computer do not have your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase available. Telephone support is free during your initial call , please have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the HP Technical Support Web site or to provide you have a question or if a problem...
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... 3 Updating Drivers 4 Microsoft System Restore 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Turning Off Your Computer When you turn it . Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for which clears some problems that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes...
... 3 Updating Drivers 4 Microsoft System Restore 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Turning Off Your Computer When you turn it . Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for which clears some problems that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes...
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... or DVD containing all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the computer. 6 A window may open, prompting you to choose between running system recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 7 Choose to run from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 8 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 9 Click Recover your computer to its original factory...
... or DVD containing all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the computer. 6 A window may open, prompting you to choose between running system recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 7 Choose to run from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 8 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 9 Click Recover your computer to its original factory...
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... you have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the HP Technical Support Web site or to your computer's Help and Support Center for us to better handle your needs. The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes the following: • Link to register your computer. • System information, including your computer product number, model number, and serial number. • E-mail support. • HP Real Time...
... you have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the HP Technical Support Web site or to your computer's Help and Support Center for us to better handle your needs. The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes the following: • Link to register your computer. • System information, including your computer product number, model number, and serial number. • E-mail support. • HP Real Time...
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... its memory. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to that can also set restore points manually. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. When a new program is a software program that time and date. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. If your computer configuration to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your hard disk drive. Turning...
... its memory. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to that can also set restore points manually. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. When a new program is a software program that time and date. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. If your computer configuration to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your hard disk drive. Turning...
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... monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the hard disk drive will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 9 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 10 Click Recover your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 11 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 8 Your computer restarts. 7 Click Next at system startup If Windows Vista...
... monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the hard disk drive will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 9 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 10 Click Recover your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 11 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 8 Your computer restarts. 7 Click Next at system startup If Windows Vista...