Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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... functionality until another operating system is subject to the Safety & Comfort Guide. HP shall not be responsible for providing driver support for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this computer may not...software you have installed a licensed operating system. Printed in the directory C:\FDOS\SOURCE\FREECOM\ and can be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support. registered ...
... functionality until another operating system is subject to the Safety & Comfort Guide. HP shall not be responsible for providing driver support for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this computer may not...software you have installed a licensed operating system. Printed in the directory C:\FDOS\SOURCE\FREECOM\ and can be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support. registered ...
Getting Started Guide
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... taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search Help box. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is listed, either your Web browser.
... taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search Help box. Set security on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is listed, either your Web browser.
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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 display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which...
... 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 display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which...
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...your computer model. 36 Getting Started Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click... PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you 're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates,...
...your computer model. 36 Getting Started Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click... PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you 're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates,...
Getting Started Guide
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... programs are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Download all critical updates from Microsoft. Updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other software may take up to turn on...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 your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft as...
... programs are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Download all critical updates from Microsoft. Updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other software may take up to turn on...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 your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft as...
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... them in a secure place away from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that others to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Users who log on the computer stays private and secure. Windows Vista provides three types of six characters). Choose a long password (minimum of user accounts...
... them in a secure place away from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that others to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Users who log on the computer stays private and secure. Windows Vista provides three types of six characters). Choose a long password (minimum of user accounts...
Getting Started Guide
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or image files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with the CD. 76 Getting ...Web links you want to keep available to a Web server. Import audio files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or ...from HP. To do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with your desktop.
or image files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with the CD. 76 Getting ...Web links you want to keep available to a Web server. Import audio files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or ...from HP. To do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with your desktop.
Getting Started Guide
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... your particular printer to work with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to your ... installed for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Managing Files 81 Determine the number of software programs called printer drivers. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the user manual that come with your computer. Select...
... your particular printer to work with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to your ... installed for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Managing Files 81 Determine the number of software programs called printer drivers. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the user manual that come with your computer. Select...
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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. To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer.
... 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. To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer.
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... Volume followed by checking in the system tray, letting you are issued to troubleshoot a drive problem. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by the assigned drive letter. Refer to the maximum burst rate of 480MB/sec.). Drive does not...6 Disconnect the drive from the computer. The name of the drive may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to the drive and the USB connector on the front of the drive ...
... Volume followed by checking in the system tray, letting you are issued to troubleshoot a drive problem. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by the assigned drive letter. Refer to the maximum burst rate of 480MB/sec.). Drive does not...6 Disconnect the drive from the computer. The name of the drive may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to the drive and the USB connector on the front of the drive ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...to pull and slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), and then lift it off the chassis. A 3 Use the handle to the PC chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to use a screwdriver the first time you installed an add-in this procedure in card..., install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. Removing the Side Panel 1 See "Before Opening...
...to pull and slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), and then lift it off the chassis. A 3 Use the handle to the PC chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to use a screwdriver the first time you installed an add-in this procedure in card..., install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. Removing the Side Panel 1 See "Before Opening...
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...on the hard disk drive to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Select models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to remove the front panel. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk... technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you...
...on the hard disk drive to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Select models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to remove the front panel. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk... technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you...
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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.... For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Refer to "Updating Drivers" on . Codec error messages appear when certain audio files are turned on page 24 for codec. CD and DVD Drives Symptom... or outdated. Possible solution Ensure the disc is available, the file will play. Wait at least 30 seconds to download the codec file. The driver may be connected to the Internet to let the drive determine the type of media.
.... For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Refer to "Updating Drivers" on . Codec error messages appear when certain audio files are turned on page 24 for codec. CD and DVD Drives Symptom... or outdated. Possible solution Ensure the disc is available, the file will play. Wait at least 30 seconds to download the codec file. The driver may be connected to the Internet to let the drive determine the type of media.
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...Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. Images on the computer. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Symptom Possible solution Screen is blank, and monitor power light is blank. Reconnect the power ... Esc key on the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. 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.
...Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. Images on the computer. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Symptom Possible solution Screen is blank, and monitor power light is blank. Reconnect the power ... Esc key on the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. 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.
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...and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to turn on the computer to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Refer to contact Support. Restart the computer, ... Alt key, and the Delete key on the keyboard to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that is not recognized as part of the system. Or If closing programs does not work ...
...and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to turn on the computer to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Refer to contact Support. Restart the computer, ... Alt key, and the Delete key on the keyboard to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that is not recognized as part of the system. Or If closing programs does not work ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for the new device driver to see if your device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in a yellow circle near the device icon. To... uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. Click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to ...
... Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for the new device driver to see if your device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in a yellow circle near the device icon. To... uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. Click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to ...
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... you are experiencing software problems. Detailed instructions about each method are in this document. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as restarting your computer, and others require performing a System Recovery from files...
... you are experiencing software problems. Detailed instructions about each method are in this document. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as restarting your computer, and others require performing a System Recovery from files...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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..., right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you force the computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. This ...may eliminate some tracking information. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to the Lock button, and then click Restart. Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software program that can remain after performing a ...
..., right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you force the computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. This ...may eliminate some tracking information. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to the Lock button, and then click Restart. Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software program that can remain after performing a ...
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... Panel. d Click Yes if you want to continue with the uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs...Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide NOTE: Do not skip this last step. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. NOTE: To ensure...
... Panel. d Click Yes if you want to continue with the uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs...Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide NOTE: Do not skip this last step. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. NOTE: To ensure...