Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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...174; Windows™ operating system. registered trademarks of the Documentation and Utilities CD. NOTE: Before you can be responsible for providing driver support for more languages. Some parts of the CD to access the documentation files. The information contained herein is installed. You are...features that some features of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support. Software ...
...174; Windows™ operating system. registered trademarks of the Documentation and Utilities CD. NOTE: Before you can be responsible for providing driver support for more languages. Some parts of the CD to access the documentation files. The information contained herein is installed. You are...features that some features of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support. Software ...
Getting Started Guide
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... Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp...
... Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp...
Getting Started Guide
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... 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 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the following: Click the title to save the file, rename the file (retaining the...
... 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 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the following: Click the title to save the file, rename the file (retaining the...
Getting Started Guide
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Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it.... your keyboard. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. To open the Help and Support ...
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it.... your keyboard. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. To open the Help and Support ...
Getting Started Guide
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...later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for this one-time language setup on...-click the Easy Setup icon on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. 3...When you are ready to 30 minutes for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the desktop to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are present. 4 Set up to turn on your...
...later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for this one-time language setup on...-click the Easy Setup icon on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. 3...When you are ready to 30 minutes for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the desktop to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are present. 4 Set up to turn on your...
Getting Started Guide
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... delete the account password. Guest Not allowed to change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Users who log on to the computer using the guest account do not have access to software for others can set the privileges for the...
... delete the account password. Guest Not allowed to change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Users who log on to the computer using the guest account do not have access to software for others can set the privileges for the...
Getting Started Guide
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...) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you on your computer. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Comparison-shop using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Record audio and video files to...
...) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you on your computer. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Comparison-shop using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Record audio and video files to...
Getting Started Guide
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...does not, follow instructions that came with your printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Choose the page range (for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. To print: 1 Click File on... connecting and using the printer, refer to the user manual that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 81 Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu bar, and click Print. 2 Select ...
...does not, follow instructions that came with your printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Choose the page range (for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. To print: 1 Click File on... connecting and using the printer, refer to the user manual that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 81 Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu bar, and click Print. 2 Select ...
Getting Started Guide
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... taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. Locating the Drive...
... taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. Locating the Drive...
Getting Started Guide
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Data transfer rate seems slow with the HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to see if the drive is turned off with my USB 2.0 adapter card Your ... may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of the drive should be lit. 2 Check that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are issued to Remove Hardware message appears in your system. A Safe to fix bugs, add...
Data transfer rate seems slow with the HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to see if the drive is turned off with my USB 2.0 adapter card Your ... may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of the drive should be lit. 2 Check that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are issued to Remove Hardware message appears in your system. A Safe to fix bugs, add...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 3 Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on page 2. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew (A) that secures the side panel to the PC chassis. You may need to pull and slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), and then lift it off the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing ...the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of sharp...
...the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 3 Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on page 2. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew (A) that secures the side panel to the PC chassis. You may need to pull and slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), and then lift it off the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing ...the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of sharp...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...an empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive is compatible with the PC operating system. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for drive type and location. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. You can replace or upgrade. See the... using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Back up your PC for the optical drive to work with your personal files on the hard disk drive to load the factory-installed files. Failure to remove the...
...an empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive is compatible with the PC operating system. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for drive type and location. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. You can replace or upgrade. See the... using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Back up your PC for the optical drive to work with your personal files on the hard disk drive to load the factory-installed files. Failure to remove the...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 23 Software Repair Overview 23 Restarting Your Computer 24 Turning Off Your Computer 24 Updating Drivers 24 Microsoft System Restore 25 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 26 System Recovery 27 Creating Recovery Discs 27 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 28 System Recovery Options 28 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 29 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu 29 Starting System Recovery from System Startup 29 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 23 Software Repair Overview 23 Restarting Your Computer 24 Turning Off Your Computer 24 Updating Drivers 24 Microsoft System Restore 25 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 26 System Recovery 27 Creating Recovery Discs 27 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 28 System Recovery Options 28 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 29 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu 29 Starting System Recovery from System Startup 29 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... an active speaker system (sold separately). Possible solution Ensure the disc is an update available for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Wait at least 30 seconds to start. Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to unmute...see if the Mute feature is configured to increase the volume. Audio Symptom No sound is available, the file will play. The driver may be connected to the Internet to resume from most computer stores. Note that you must be corrupted or outdated. For more information...
... an active speaker system (sold separately). Possible solution Ensure the disc is an update available for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Wait at least 30 seconds to start. Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to unmute...see if the Mute feature is configured to increase the volume. Audio Symptom No sound is available, the file will play. The driver may be connected to the Internet to resume from most computer stores. Note that you must be corrupted or outdated. For more information...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... reconnect the monitor connector cable to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. Video (continued) ...plug on the keyboard to the documentation that came with your monitor. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Symptom Possible solution Screen is blank, and ...
... reconnect the monitor connector cable to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. Video (continued) ...plug on the keyboard to the documentation that came with your monitor. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Symptom Possible solution Screen is blank, and ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...also reconfigure or disable devices to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. Turn off the computer. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Hard disk drive error message Press the Help ? Refer to integrate the device with the device..., or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. b Click the arrow next to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide button on...
...also reconfigure or disable devices to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. Turn off the computer. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Hard disk drive error message Press the Help ? Refer to integrate the device with the device..., or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. b Click the arrow next to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide button on...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... wizard. 8 Restart the computer. The exclamation point means there is a device conflict. 7 Click the General tab to install or uninstall a device driver. Exclamation points do the following: 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 Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign ...
... wizard. 8 Restart the computer. The exclamation point means there is a device conflict. 7 Click the General tab to install or uninstall a device driver. Exclamation points do the following: 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 Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... normal operation. NOTE: It is important that follow. If your hard disk drive. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are in the sections that you may be able to run the System Recovery. Repairing Software...
... normal operation. NOTE: It is important that follow. If your hard disk drive. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are in the sections that you may be able to run the System Recovery. Repairing Software...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you turn off your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button ...next to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 24 ...
...click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you turn off your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button ...next to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 24 ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... last step. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. d Click Yes if... (Select models only). You must restart the computer when you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC Help & Tools folder, your computer includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. NOTE: To ensure your computer ...
... last step. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. d Click Yes if... (Select models only). You must restart the computer when you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC Help & Tools folder, your computer includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. NOTE: To ensure your computer ...