Getting Started
Page 23
...All Programs. c Click Online Services and then click Get Online. most computers have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click ...use any Web browser; The WLAN device may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. If you have an account with an ISP. d Follow the onscreen instructions ...
...All Programs. c Click Online Services and then click Get Online. most computers have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click ...use any Web browser; The WLAN device may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. If you have an account with an ISP. d Follow the onscreen instructions ...
Getting Started
Page 28
...other user settings or passwords. Additional updates to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Standard User: Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings....computer. Does not have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to create, edit, or delete the account password. Is allowed to the computer, and their own files...
...other user settings or passwords. Additional updates to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Standard User: Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings....computer. Does not have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to create, edit, or delete the account password. Is allowed to the computer, and their own files...
Getting Started
Page 38
... and video files to a Web server. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. 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, ... files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop.
... and video files to a Web server. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. 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, ... files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop.
Getting Started
Page 39
...the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer). Here, you want 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 save the file, rename the file ...(retaining the .pdf extension), and then click Save. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to view it is in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can find information for your model number using...
...the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer). Here, you want 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 save the file, rename the file ...(retaining the .pdf extension), and then click Save. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to view it is in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can find information for your model number using...
Getting Started
Page 54
... CD or DVD. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to start button, and then ...tray to open. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open the tray. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. If you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and lay the computer down inside the...
... CD or DVD. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to start button, and then ...tray to open. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open the tray. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. If you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and lay the computer down inside the...
Getting Started
Page 56
... 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 download the codec file. Some video files may be connected to the Internet to update...record) a disc. (continued) If you are prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to automatically download codecs. Open the video file in a video editor...
... 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 download the codec file. Some video files may be connected to the Internet to update...record) a disc. (continued) If you are prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to automatically download codecs. Open the video file in a video editor...
Getting Started
Page 57
... installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Choose a user with administrative privileges. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that... does not cause a resource conflict. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. A new device does not work. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the...
... installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Choose a user with administrative privileges. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that... does not cause a resource conflict. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. A new device does not work. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the...
Getting Started
Page 58
... 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 troubleshooter ... the computer. To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is not working properly. 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...
... 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 troubleshooter ... the computer. To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is not working properly. 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...
Getting Started
Page 61
... and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Inspect the ends of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk...lists the available methods for fixing your computer if you want to expand the type of isopropyl alcohol. 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...
... and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Inspect the ends of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk...lists the available methods for fixing your computer if you want to expand the type of isopropyl alcohol. 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...
Getting Started
Page 62
...before you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. For more information about software restore points: 1 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 To revert to an earlier version of a previous time when...
...before you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. For more information about software restore points: 1 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 To revert to an earlier version of a previous time when...
Getting Started
Page 63
...to continue with the uninstall process. To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with your ... computer box. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you initially installed it (for example, discs or the Internet)....
...to continue with the uninstall process. To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with your ... computer box. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you initially installed it (for example, discs or the Internet)....
Getting Started
Page 64
Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Using Windows Updates can catch anything that it to make a backup first! Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you a lot of surprises in the future. Performing a...third-party cleaning tools removes junk files and temporary files that you perform simple maintenance of your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your system...
Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Using Windows Updates can catch anything that it to make a backup first! Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you a lot of surprises in the future. Performing a...third-party cleaning tools removes junk files and temporary files that you perform simple maintenance of your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your system...
Getting Started
Page 67
... recovery from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. Run the system recovery from a set of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in the computer accessory box, and...hard disk drive, deleting all data files you installed after purchase. Recovery Discs - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from files stored on CDs included in this section to make extra space available on your hard disk drive....
... recovery from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. Run the system recovery from a set of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in the computer accessory box, and...hard disk drive, deleting all data files you installed after purchase. Recovery Discs - System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from files stored on CDs included in this section to make extra space available on your hard disk drive....
Getting Started
Page 68
...during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that the information written on the disc is responding, use these steps 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 a safe place. System recovery from the ...where it (for your computer to verify that you make the set depends on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. You can quit the process at...
...during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that the information written on the disc is responding, use these steps 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 a safe place. System recovery from the ...where it (for your computer to verify that you make the set depends on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. You can quit the process at...
Getting Started
Page 71
...well. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 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. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart... files from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure...
...well. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 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. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart... files from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure...
Getting Started
Page 75
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
Getting Started Guide
Page 13
...the plus sign (+) next to install the software. If the name is ready to use. 4 You may need to install driver software for hardware changes. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to make the necessary settings for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager... new device. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for Windows Vista to locate and install driver software. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait 2 or 3...
...the plus sign (+) next to install the software. If the name is ready to use. 4 You may need to install driver software for hardware changes. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to make the necessary settings for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager... new device. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for Windows Vista to locate and install driver software. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait 2 or 3...
Getting Started Guide
Page 19
...router. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a home WLAN or ...is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Using wireless security features When you use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search...
...router. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a home WLAN or ...is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Using wireless security features When you use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search...
Getting Started Guide
Page 41
... 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 the manual 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 ...
... 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 the manual 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 ...
Getting Started Guide
Page 42
... the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer. Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to do the following: View the computer system information, such...
... the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer. Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to do the following: View the computer system information, such...