HP USB Digital Drive
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... and submit your country or region. To access HP technical support, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com, and select your own questions. When you call technical support, have the following items available: ■ The HP USB Digital Drive ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred ■ Error messages that have occurred...
... and submit your country or region. To access HP technical support, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com, and select your own questions. When you call technical support, have the following items available: ■ The HP USB Digital Drive ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred ■ Error messages that have occurred...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...8 v
Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...8 v
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click Properties. 5. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in which you are selected in your current modem location setting, follow these steps: 1. Click...
... displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click Properties. 5. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in which you are selected in your current modem location setting, follow these steps: 1. Click...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Index C cable LAN 7 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 7 connecting cable 7 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 7 noise suppression circuitry 7 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 7 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 7 8 Index
Index C cable LAN 7 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 7 connecting cable 7 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 7 noise suppression circuitry 7 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 7 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 7 8 Index
Security - Windows Vista
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... the firewall. 7 Use the firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to ...
... the firewall. 7 Use the firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN ...14 3 Using a WLAN Connecting to a WLAN ...16 Roaming to another network ...17 4 Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only) 5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 20 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...22 Cannot launch WLAN ...23 Network status icon is not...
... WLAN ...14 3 Using a WLAN Connecting to a WLAN ...16 Roaming to another network ...17 4 Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only) 5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 20 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...22 Cannot launch WLAN ...23 Network status icon is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer .... ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to use. 21 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer .... ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to use. 21 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Network adapters list. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device...
... Network adapters list. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... all connection values: 1. Click Start > Network > Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks. Right-click a network, and then click Remove. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to the wireless router or access point. ● Be sure that other devices, as a microwave...
... all connection values: 1. Click Start > Network > Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks. Right-click a network, and then click Remove. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to the wireless router or access point. ● Be sure that other devices, as a microwave...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to do so, will create restore points automatically and periodically. Microsoft® System Restore, if set up to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system restore may be the final option. Use an existing restore point to return your system to the condition it was in when the wireless connection worked. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to do so, will create restore points automatically and periodically. Microsoft® System Restore, if set up to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system restore may be the final option. Use an existing restore point to return your system to the condition it was in when the wireless connection worked. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... product. ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the following table for help in troubleshooting remote control problems. Problem My remote control is properly installed and has a charge.
... product. ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the following table for help in troubleshooting remote control problems. Problem My remote control is properly installed and has a charge.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically...
... hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically...
Drives - Windows Vista
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If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. ... suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the following section. 16 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Look for an optical drive listing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search results...
If the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. ... suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the following section. 16 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Look for an optical drive listing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search results...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. On the Software & Driver ...type your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. Repeat for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the...
...following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. On the Software & Driver ...type your drivers using the procedures in either of driver you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. Repeat for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer. 18 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Click your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install...
... the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer. 18 Chapter 6 Resolving problems Click your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your drive. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane,...or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. An optical disc does not play automatically 1. Select the check box for...
...in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display To resolve this problem, download and install HP Memories Disc Creator, available from your drive. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane,...or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. An optical disc does not play automatically 1. Select the check box for...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. Have this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer.
... the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. Have this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Support. 24 Chapter 6 Webcam A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of an image. A higher sharpness setting creates... a more defined image; To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task you are having trouble viewing or sending video to perform, and then reenable the firewall....
...Support. 24 Chapter 6 Webcam A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of an image. A higher sharpness setting creates... a more defined image; To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task you are having trouble viewing or sending video to perform, and then reenable the firewall....
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in Device Manager. Remove...
..., if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in Device Manager. Remove...