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...then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. NOTE: If you ...by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button ...is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on page 49. b... account to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. NOTE: Online...using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 ...Web browser; To open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to a network, and then ...
...then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. NOTE: If you ...by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button ...is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on page 49. b... account to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. NOTE: Online...using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 ...Web browser; To open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to a network, and then ...
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...install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can make changes to the computer, and their own files and settings. Windows Vista uses the information in the user account to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Windows Vista provides three...that do not affect other user settings or passwords, or install software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Is not allowed to use most software and change other users or...
...install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can make changes to the computer, and their own files and settings. Windows Vista uses the information in the user account to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Windows Vista provides three...that do not affect other user settings or passwords, or install software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Is not allowed to use most software and change other users or...
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... and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Microsoft Windows Movie ... Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video ...
... and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Microsoft Windows Movie ... Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video ...
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Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the computer where you want to view it is 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 about your keyboard... use the following : Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Getting More Information 35 Getting More Information Using the...
Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the computer where you want to view it is 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 about your keyboard... use the following : Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Getting More Information 35 Getting More Information Using the...
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.... Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . For the CD/DVD drive with a tray that is inserted with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. If you suspect... a problem with the label facing out fit into the recess inside the computer. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to close it takes too long to start button, and then ...
.... Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . For the CD/DVD drive with a tray that is inserted with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. If you suspect... a problem with the label facing out fit into the recess inside the computer. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to close it takes too long to start button, and then ...
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... DVD movie on a home DVD video player. Your DVD player cannot play . For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to disc. Note that... were recorded onto the DVD as data files. Open the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows Media Player. Some video files...
... DVD movie on a home DVD video player. Your DVD player cannot play . For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to disc. Note that... were recorded onto the DVD as data files. Open the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows Media Player. Some video files...
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... User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for an update. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button ... the computer. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53
... User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for an update. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button ... the computer. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53
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... right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in the Device Manager, this may... be causing the device conflict. If it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the ...
... right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in the Device Manager, this may... be causing the device conflict. If it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the ...
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... Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Replace the memory card if necessary. If your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the... type of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Inspect the ends of device you may support additional types, such as...
... Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Replace the memory card if necessary. If your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the... type of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Inspect the ends of device you may support additional types, such as...
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... points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, 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. Or...
... points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, 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. Or...
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... want to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software programs that it is there. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware...
... want to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software programs that it is there. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware...
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...performance. Performing a full virus scan every week can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to help ... of important information on the usage of the computer. Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Before proceeding with a recovery, see "System Recovery" on page ...
...performance. Performing a full virus scan every week can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to help ... of important information on the usage of the computer. Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Before proceeding with a recovery, see "System Recovery" on page ...
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...You may see the next section. This includes software that cannot be rejected. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see "System recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your computer must choose one set of recovery discs from a set of recovery discs. This image contains the operating system and... can create only one of the following methods to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - Recovery Discs - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer.
...You may see the next section. This includes software that cannot be rejected. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see "System recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your computer must choose one set of recovery discs from a set of recovery discs. This image contains the operating system and... can create only one of the following methods to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - Recovery Discs - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer.
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...create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Choose...resumes where it (for your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The number of blank discs needed 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 following order: 1 Through the...
...create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Choose...resumes where it (for your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The number of blank discs needed 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 following order: 1 Through the...
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...Control Panel. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Under Security, click the Check for Updates button.... the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to it, and then turn the computer back on. 4 Reinstall software that came in the box. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and ...
...Control Panel. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Under Security, click the Check for Updates button.... the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to it, and then turn the computer back on. 4 Reinstall software that came in the box. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and ...
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U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
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... indicating that the camera is ready. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to install the software. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready to use. 4 You may need to install driver software for your camera. Look in Device Manager for...it into a different port. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to the camera port. Setting Up the Computer 5 Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. If the...
... indicating that the camera is ready. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to install the software. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready to use. 4 You may need to install driver software for your camera. Look in Device Manager for...it into a different port. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to the camera port. Setting Up the Computer 5 Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. If the...
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... a wireless network into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Setting Up the Computer 11 For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http...and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. 3 Click Network adapters. The WLAN device may ...
... a wireless network into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Setting Up the Computer 11 For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http...and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. 3 Click Network adapters. The WLAN device may ...
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...Web You can download from the Manuals page if 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), ... information for your computer by using the Internet to 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 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate ...
...Web You can download from the Manuals page if 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), ... information for your computer by using the Internet to 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 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate ...
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...Started (features vary by model) Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. Find alerts about commonly asked questions. Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information ...about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware, such as...
...Started (features vary by model) Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. Find alerts about commonly asked questions. Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information ...about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware, such as...