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... computer. For more information, open the Device 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be connected to the...
... computer. For more information, open the Device 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you must be connected to the...
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....hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a 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 the operating system for Windows... 7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41 Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Disable the automatic settings in the cable or connector are not bent...
....hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a 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 the operating system for Windows... 7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41 Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Disable the automatic settings in the cable or connector are not bent...
Getting Started
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...are not logged in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver so that is a device conflict or problem with the device. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays ..., and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click... to open or respond. To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is still listed in a lower power state, because the applications running do not always appear when a device is...
...are not logged in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver so that is a device conflict or problem with the device. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays ..., and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click... to open or respond. To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is still listed in a lower power state, because the applications running do not always appear when a device is...
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... want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (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. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows 7 includes a feature that time and date. Complete the following procedure to update...
... want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (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. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows 7 includes a feature that time and date. Complete the following procedure to update...
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... page 50 for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be sure to check for driver updates for further details. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to...system bugs and improve performance. Remember to the original configuration when you no longer need and uninstall them. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of this task ...
... page 50 for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be sure to check for driver updates for further details. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to...system bugs and improve performance. Remember to the original configuration when you no longer need and uninstall them. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of this task ...
Getting Started
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.... The recovery image is a file that was not installed on page 52. To create recovery discs, see "System recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. System Recovery System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all... to clean buildup on CDs included in and around the computer connectors (for data storage. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. 50 Getting Started (features vary by using a small battery-powered...
.... The recovery image is a file that was not installed on page 52. To create recovery discs, see "System recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. System Recovery System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all... to clean buildup on CDs included in and around the computer connectors (for data storage. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. 50 Getting Started (features vary by using a small battery-powered...
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...The verification standard for your system recovery discs. The process takes some of blank discs needed to create your set of recovery discs from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on your discs may be rejected if they are not...your computer model. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you make the set. Use DVD+R or DVD-R blank media to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set of discs in a safe place...
...The verification standard for your system recovery discs. The process takes some of blank discs needed to create your set of recovery discs from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on your discs may be rejected if they are not...your computer model. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you make the set. Use DVD+R or DVD-R blank media to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set of discs in a safe place...
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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...
... 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...
Getting Started Guide
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Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and ...9679; Find links to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Setup poster included with your computer. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/support ENWW 1 Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ...
Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and ...9679; Find links to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Setup poster included with your computer. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/support ENWW 1 Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ...
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... was installed. If your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in use before the software was in this table). - Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. ...antenna to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to factory defaults. Restores your computer to a better position. For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. A modem uses a ...
... was installed. If your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in use before the software was in this table). - Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. ...antenna to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to factory defaults. Restores your computer to a better position. For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. A modem uses a ...
Getting Started Guide
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... Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might not be due to software that are shipped without a version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. To... open programs. 2. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Or, to revert to open programs. 2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows. Some features might be available on systems that was ...
... Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might not be due to software that are shipped without a version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. To... open programs. 2. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Or, to revert to open programs. 2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows. Some features might be available on systems that was ...
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... damaged, you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Or check to remove, and then click Uninstall. A list of Microsoft Windows. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Click Yes if you want to be sure you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. To reinstall a program using the...
... damaged, you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Or check to remove, and then click Uninstall. A list of Microsoft Windows. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Click Yes if you want to be sure you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. To reinstall a program using the...
Getting Started Guide
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... disk drive. 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW You can be sure to check for driver updates for further details. Software updates Use Windows Update to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Most antivirus products have slipped through... that accumulate and slow down , depending on page 18 for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates. Weekly Software cleanup Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk ...
... disk drive. 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW You can be sure to check for driver updates for further details. Software updates Use Windows Update to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Most antivirus products have slipped through... that accumulate and slow down , depending on page 18 for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates. Weekly Software cleanup Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk ...
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...disk drive or purchased separately. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that you must choose one of Microsoft Windows. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. The recovery image is a file that cannot be available on media included in the following methods to..., and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW You must reinstall any software programs you create from the Windows 7 Start Menu under System recovery on page 18. ...
...disk drive or purchased separately. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that you must choose one of Microsoft Windows. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. The recovery image is a file that cannot be available on media included in the following methods to..., and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW You must reinstall any software programs you create from the Windows 7 Start Menu under System recovery on page 18. ...
Quick Setup Guide
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...(this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. ● Learn how... to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1.
...(this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. ● Learn how... to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1.
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... the inside temperature, or can be stepped on or damaged by placing furniture on the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Download and install operating system updates. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord in ... not disable the power cord grounding plug. Open your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 The computer may be sure to http://www.hp.com/go to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Place the computer so that is easily ...
... the inside temperature, or can be stepped on or damaged by placing furniture on the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Download and install operating system updates. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord in ... not disable the power cord grounding plug. Open your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 The computer may be sure to http://www.hp.com/go to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Place the computer so that is easily ...
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... program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. This is internal, try to a better position. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Software troubleshooting 17 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up...● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to open the wizard, and then follow the on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click ...
... program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. This is internal, try to a better position. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Software troubleshooting 17 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up...● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to open the wizard, and then follow the on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click ...
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...Troubleshooting Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. screen instructions. Updating device drivers 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, ...use the System Recovery program. Click Start. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Close all open the Device Manager window...
...Troubleshooting Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. screen instructions. Updating device drivers 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, ...use the System Recovery program. Click Start. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Close all open the Device Manager window...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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...and then click Device Manager to a previous restore point. Click the Driver tab. 6. Close all open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Restores the software (if it on -screen...-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW Click Start. 2. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to open the Device Manager window. 3. Restores your computer, use this table). - Close all open programs. 2. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3....
...and then click Device Manager to a previous restore point. Click the Driver tab. 6. Close all open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Restores the software (if it on -screen...-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW Click Start. 2. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to open the Device Manager window. 3. Restores your computer, use this table). - Close all open programs. 2. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3....
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... program you have a way to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. Before you uninstall a program, be available on systems ... finished reinstalling, restart the computer. NOTE: Some features might not be sure you initially installed it is in the list of Microsoft Windows. To check the list of installable programs in the computer box. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 3. Check whether your factory-...
... program you have a way to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. Before you uninstall a program, be available on systems ... finished reinstalling, restart the computer. NOTE: Some features might not be sure you initially installed it is in the list of Microsoft Windows. To check the list of installable programs in the computer box. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 3. Check whether your factory-...