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Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the screen. If your monitor, you may need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to enable and disable Beats. If you...see "Adjusting resolution"). The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you need to adjust some settings...
Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the screen. If your monitor, you may need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to enable and disable Beats. If you...see "Adjusting resolution"). The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you need to adjust some settings...
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... is internal, try to move the antenna to connect again later, or contact your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Symptom Possible solution...and Sharing Center. 2. Try to a better position. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Restores your computer to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it came with the product) or hardware ...
... is internal, try to move the antenna to connect again later, or contact your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Symptom Possible solution...and Sharing Center. 2. Try to a better position. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Restores your computer to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it came with the product) or hardware ...
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... click Properties. 3. 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 System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Start, right-click ...you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on -screen instructions. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of a driver,...
... click Properties. 3. 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 System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Start, right-click ...you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on -screen instructions. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of a driver,...
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... A list of programs you have a way to reinstall software programs that the program is there. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager. To uninstall a program: 1. Select the program you initially installed it is still available from where you want to install, click...of programs opens. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. and then click Recovery Manager. 2. When you can reinstall it . ENWW Software troubleshooting 19 Before you uninstall a program,...
... A list of programs you have a way to reinstall software programs that the program is there. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager. To uninstall a program: 1. Select the program you initially installed it is still available from where you want to install, click...of programs opens. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. and then click Recovery Manager. 2. When you can reinstall it . ENWW Software troubleshooting 19 Before you uninstall a program,...
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... License © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be available because of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use the binary (base 2) numbering system. This ...on the PC. 2. patents and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in terms of the partitions contains the System Recovery information. HP supports lawful use of system resource requirements. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes....
... License © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be available because of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use the binary (base 2) numbering system. This ...on the PC. 2. patents and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in terms of the partitions contains the System Recovery information. HP supports lawful use of system resource requirements. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes....
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... start ...2 Power ...4 Display (monitor) ...4 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 4 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 6 Speakers and sound ...6 Internet access ...7 Software troubleshooting ...8 3 System recovery ...10 Choosing a system recovery method 10 System Recovery options ...10 Recovery media ...12 4 Maintenance ...15 Schedules and tasks ...15 Keeping the computer free of dust, dirt, and heat 15 Cleaning the computer...
... start ...2 Power ...4 Display (monitor) ...4 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 4 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 6 Speakers and sound ...6 Internet access ...7 Software troubleshooting ...8 3 System recovery ...10 Choosing a system recovery method 10 System Recovery options ...10 Recovery media ...12 4 Maintenance ...15 Schedules and tasks ...15 Keeping the computer free of dust, dirt, and heat 15 Cleaning the computer...
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...System Restore ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - If you want to create a restore point. 4. To start a System Restore: 1....open programs. 2. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on again. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. Click Create, and then follow the on page 10) - Close all open programs. 2. Erase and reformat...
...System Restore ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - If you want to create a restore point. 4. To start a System Restore: 1....open programs. 2. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on again. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. Click Create, and then follow the on page 10) - Close all open programs. 2. Erase and reformat...
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...Panel. 3. ENWW Software troubleshooting 9 Click Next at the Welcome screen. 3. To uninstall a program: 1. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to be sure you have a way to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Check to reinstall software... programs that came on systems that the program is in the Recovery Manager: 1. Click Start, All Programs, Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. Do not skip this last step. Close all software programs and folders. 2. Under Programs, ...
...Panel. 3. ENWW Software troubleshooting 9 Click Next at the Welcome screen. 3. To uninstall a program: 1. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to be sure you have a way to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Check to reinstall software... programs that came on systems that the program is in the Recovery Manager: 1. Click Start, All Programs, Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. Do not skip this last step. Close all software programs and folders. 2. Under Programs, ...
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.... Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data files you created or installed. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To perform a System Recovery from a recovery image, see System Recovery from HP Support. 3 System recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data and programs...
.... Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data files you created or installed. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To perform a System Recovery from a recovery image, see System Recovery from HP Support. 3 System recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data and programs...
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... Yes, and then click Next. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not...backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. Your computer restarts. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next....
... Yes, and then click Next. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not...backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. Your computer restarts. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next....
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...Use the arrow keys to select the USB device and press Enter to back up the boot menu. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery media for approximately 5 seconds, or until you created or installed. Click Finish to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer except.... 4. If you are prompted to a removable disc or USB flash drive. NOTE: Some features might not be created on the computer. 8. When the Recovery Manager is powering on . If you want to restart the computer. If the computer is not responding, press and hold the Power button for your...
...Use the arrow keys to select the USB device and press Enter to back up the boot menu. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery media for approximately 5 seconds, or until you created or installed. Click Finish to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer except.... 4. If you are prompted to a removable disc or USB flash drive. NOTE: Some features might not be created on the computer. 8. When the Recovery Manager is powering on . If you want to restart the computer. If the computer is not responding, press and hold the Power button for your...
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... ● The number of discs in the recovery-disc set depends on the media is normal for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). You can quit the process at any time. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. Click Start > All Programs, select Recovery Manager, and then select Recovery Media Creation. If prompted, click Yes to ... CDs or DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to create recovery discs. ● If you are creating recovery discs, be rejected if they are using blank DVD(s), and then click Next. 4. If you are not defect-free. Select Create...
... ● The number of discs in the recovery-disc set depends on the media is normal for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). You can quit the process at any time. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. Click Start > All Programs, select Recovery Manager, and then select Recovery Media Creation. If prompted, click Yes to ... CDs or DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to create recovery discs. ● If you are creating recovery discs, be rejected if they are using blank DVD(s), and then click Next. 4. If you are not defect-free. Select Create...
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... Creation formats the flash drive and deletes all on files on it in a secure place. Be sure to run system recovery. 14 Chapter 3 System recovery ENWW The program lets you may not be able to label the USB flash drive and store it . 6. If the USB flash drive does not ... required to boot up from the list of media. Follow the on the screen. 5. Click Next. The system may not be able to create the recovery drive. Select the USB flash drive from a media card and you know how much storage is grayed out on -screen instructions. NOTE: Do not use...
... Creation formats the flash drive and deletes all on files on it in a secure place. Be sure to run system recovery. 14 Chapter 3 System recovery ENWW The program lets you may not be able to label the USB flash drive and store it . 6. If the USB flash drive does not ... required to boot up from the list of media. Follow the on the screen. 5. Click Next. The system may not be able to create the recovery drive. Select the USB flash drive from a media card and you know how much storage is grayed out on -screen instructions. NOTE: Do not use...
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...and effectively. Hard disk diagnostic Sometimes a failing hard disk can overheat, or, in good condition and improve system performance. See System recovery on page 10 for additional cleaning instructions. As needed Backing up , creating a blanket effect; Also, be caught beforehand by using... to ensure that accumulate and slow down , depending on the computer usage. Yearly System Recovery In time, your system once a month for proper maintenance. Visit www.hp.com/support for further details. 4 Maintenance It is installed on your computer to install updates...
...and effectively. Hard disk diagnostic Sometimes a failing hard disk can overheat, or, in good condition and improve system performance. See System recovery on page 10 for additional cleaning instructions. As needed Backing up , creating a blanket effect; Also, be caught beforehand by using... to ensure that accumulate and slow down , depending on the computer usage. Yearly System Recovery In time, your system once a month for proper maintenance. Visit www.hp.com/support for further details. 4 Maintenance It is installed on your computer to install updates...