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Software License and Warranty Hewlett-Packard is not responsible for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is installed. A copy of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by entering on some features of the General Public License ...at: http://www.adobe.com NOTE: Before you can also view safety and comfort information online: http://www.hp.com/ergo The Documentation and Utilities CD supports one or more information. You are responsible for obtaining the license for more languages. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities ...
Software License and Warranty Hewlett-Packard is not responsible for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is installed. A copy of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by entering on some features of the General Public License ...at: http://www.adobe.com NOTE: Before you can also view safety and comfort information online: http://www.hp.com/ergo The Documentation and Utilities CD supports one or more information. You are responsible for obtaining the license for more languages. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities ...
FreeDos Addenda
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...your computer with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Adobe and Acrobat are U.S. The information contained herein is subject to hardware and software features that function only with this CD in Printed in the optical drive, or when you need to your computer refer to change without notice.... HP shall not be obtained from the FreeDOS Web site: http://www.freedos.org Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Utilities ...
...your computer with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Adobe and Acrobat are U.S. The information contained herein is subject to hardware and software features that function only with this CD in Printed in the optical drive, or when you need to your computer refer to change without notice.... HP shall not be obtained from the FreeDOS Web site: http://www.freedos.org Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Utilities ...
Getting Started
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... Computer to Your New Computer 26 Special Features of Your Computer 27 Using the Memory Card Reader 27 Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive 29 Using LightScribe Technology 30 Using the Remote Control 31 HP Easy Backup ...32 Peripheral Device Landing Pad and Cable Routing 32 Using Software...33 Getting More Information 35 Using...
... Computer to Your New Computer 26 Special Features of Your Computer 27 Using the Memory Card Reader 27 Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive 29 Using LightScribe Technology 30 Using the Remote Control 31 HP Easy Backup ...32 Peripheral Device Landing Pad and Cable Routing 32 Using Software...33 Getting More Information 35 Using...
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 39 Repairing Software Problems 57 Maintenance ...60 System Recovery...63 Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 67 Index...69 iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 39 Repairing Software Problems 57 Maintenance ...60 System Recovery...63 Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 67 Index...69 iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
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Turning Off the Computer For best results when using a password. 16 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of the computer. You can lock it or put the computer automatically into Sleep or Hibernate ... using Windows Vista, do not shut down the computer, you or an administrator can resume quickly. When you shut down the computer, you had open software programs by model) When you shut down the computer, close any open are restored to the hard disk drive, and then goes into either Sleep...
Turning Off the Computer For best results when using a password. 16 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of the computer. You can lock it or put the computer automatically into Sleep or Hibernate ... using Windows Vista, do not shut down the computer, you or an administrator can resume quickly. When you shut down the computer, you had open software programs by model) When you shut down the computer, close any open are restored to the hard disk drive, and then goes into either Sleep...
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... the computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. Check with your selections, and then click Apply. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting a Modem" on the ...the easiest and most effective way to Sleep. For a modem, see page 19. Or Quickly press the On button on page 8. 18 Getting Started (features vary by model) To restart the computer: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Internet...
... the computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. Check with your selections, and then click Apply. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting a Modem" on the ...the easiest and most effective way to Sleep. For a modem, see page 19. Or Quickly press the On button on page 8. 18 Getting Started (features vary by model) To restart the computer: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Internet...
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... Vista passwords: Click the Windows Vista start button on page 35. 22 Getting Started (features vary by using: Passwords. Firewall software. Passwords can be able to prevent software attacks or to record each password immediately and store it is a group of the computer...to secure the computer information. CAUTION: To avoid being mishandled or stolen. Antivirus software. Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature. Do not store passwords in a secure place. Protecting Your Computer Protect your information...
... Vista passwords: Click the Windows Vista start button on page 35. 22 Getting Started (features vary by using: Passwords. Firewall software. Passwords can be able to prevent software attacks or to record each password immediately and store it is a group of the computer...to secure the computer information. CAUTION: To avoid being mishandled or stolen. Antivirus software. Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature. Do not store passwords in a secure place. Protecting Your Computer Protect your information...
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... an extended update service. For more information about you use the computer for download is preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Using firewall software When you , your computer, and your system. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to date by using and updating the antivirus...
... an extended update service. For more information about you use the computer for download is preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Using firewall software When you , your computer, and your system. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to date by using and updating the antivirus...
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... software and change system-wide settings, to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Does not have become available after the computer was shipped. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one ...be able to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) Is allowed to change the limited account picture,...
... software and change system-wide settings, to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Does not have become available after the computer was shipped. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one ...be able to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) Is allowed to change the limited account picture,...
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...device for more information, click the Windows Vista start button on page 35. 26 Getting Started (features vary by model) To transfer your files and settings: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on...in the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard to transfer your files from the old computer to your new one. Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your New Computer You can copy files...sticks, or personal media drives, or by using any available USB connector. Windows Easy Transfer software guides you to copy files and settings to a storage device or across the Easy Transfer ...
...device for more information, click the Windows Vista start button on page 35. 26 Getting Started (features vary by model) To transfer your files and settings: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on...in the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard to transfer your files from the old computer to your new one. Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your New Computer You can copy files...sticks, or personal media drives, or by using any available USB connector. Windows Easy Transfer software guides you to copy files and settings to a storage device or across the Easy Transfer ...
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... label with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using LightScribe, click the Help icon within ... Under Step 1: Select Label Type, select one of following section provides instructions for making software to import MP3 information. 30 Getting Started (features vary by model) A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive uses the optical laser in song titles, and other file information....
... label with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using LightScribe, click the Help icon within ... Under Step 1: Select Label Type, select one of following section provides instructions for making software to import MP3 information. 30 Getting Started (features vary by model) A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive uses the optical laser in song titles, and other file information....
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... that the disc has been created without errors. Create customized music CDs from .wav, .mp3, or .wma files. Copy and share data files. Special Features of an existing music or data CD to use to install the update from files on some of the programs that are listed may not... be played in your pictures. You may have included a software update CD. Edit your computer. Edit video files. To do this program: You can be included with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions....
... that the disc has been created without errors. Create customized music CDs from .wav, .mp3, or .wma files. Copy and share data files. Special Features of an existing music or data CD to use to install the update from files on some of the programs that are listed may not... be played in your pictures. You may have included a software update CD. Edit your computer. Edit video files. To do this program: You can be included with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions....
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... files (.mp3). video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that...only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. or image files such as .jpg or .gif.
... files (.mp3). video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that...only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. or image files such as .jpg or .gif.
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... 3 If programs are connected to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Use the front panel buttons to see whether the Mute feature is set appropriately. To resume from your HDMI-connected display. Refer to connect analog speakers. Press the Mute button on the task bar, or use...change settings and hear sound from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press the Esc key on page 42 to your software program. Ensure the speakers are muted, click the Mute button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Turn off your display (...
... 3 If programs are connected to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Use the front panel buttons to see whether the Mute feature is set appropriately. To resume from your HDMI-connected display. Refer to connect analog speakers. Press the Mute button on the task bar, or use...change settings and hear sound from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press the Esc key on page 42 to your software program. Ensure the speakers are muted, click the Mute button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Turn off your display (...
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...3 Click the plus sign (+) 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 codec. CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) a disc. (continued) If you are... prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. If the correct codec is not available, check to see whether ...
...3 Click the plus sign (+) 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 codec. CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) a disc. (continued) If you are... prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. If the correct codec is not available, check to see whether ...
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...Type system restore in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. 58 Getting Started (features vary by creating a restore point where it adds the new software. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, and then click Accessories.... 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. 4 Double...
...Type system restore in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. 58 Getting Started (features vary by creating a restore point where it adds the new software. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, and then click Accessories.... 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. 4 Double...
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... improves system performance. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your system may still get bogged down your computer to ensure that may have a scheduling feature to make a backup first! Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak...that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of the computer. Weekly Software Cleanup Defragmentation Virus Scan Monthly Hardware Cleanup Software Updates Hard Disk Diagnostic Yearly System Recovery Using Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools removes junk...
... improves system performance. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your system may still get bogged down your computer to ensure that may have a scheduling feature to make a backup first! Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak...that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of the computer. Weekly Software Cleanup Defragmentation Virus Scan Monthly Hardware Cleanup Software Updates Hard Disk Diagnostic Yearly System Recovery Using Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools removes junk...
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... disk drive. Check your system once a month for updates or to its life. Also, use software that includes write verification functionality. Creating system recovery discs This is a one-time procedure that you should perform while your files and verify content was copied over. When writing...as needed. Creating data backup discs Use CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that is installed on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Depending on your computer, but improves the file retrieval time when you ...
... disk drive. Check your system once a month for updates or to its life. Also, use software that includes write verification functionality. Creating system recovery discs This is a one-time procedure that you should perform while your files and verify content was copied over. When writing...as needed. Creating data backup discs Use CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that is installed on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Depending on your computer, but improves the file retrieval time when you ...
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...You can quit the process at any data you want to keep. 1 Turn off . To purchase recovery discs, go 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 the recovery disc set . To create recovery discs...you run the program, it resumes where it (for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started (features vary by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased...
...You can quit the process at any data you want to keep. 1 Turn off . To purchase recovery discs, go 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 the recovery disc set . To create recovery discs...you run the program, it resumes where it (for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started (features vary by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased...
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... in Windows Vista 21 minidisc, using 29 modem connection 8 connector 3, 8 monitor connector 4 HDMI-connected, settings to hear sound 42 muvee Reveal, features 33 N network interface adapter 3 Network Interface Card (NIC) 7 P passwords 22 peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 peripherals 2 power connector...computer 1 shut down the computer 16 Sleep mode 16, 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 33 CyberLink LabelPrint 30 HP Total Care Advisor 34 muvee Reveal 33 reinstall 59 Windows Movie Maker 34 software repairs 57 speakers connecting 6 connector type 4 Support Web site ...
... in Windows Vista 21 minidisc, using 29 modem connection 8 connector 3, 8 monitor connector 4 HDMI-connected, settings to hear sound 42 muvee Reveal, features 33 N network interface adapter 3 Network Interface Card (NIC) 7 P passwords 22 peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 peripherals 2 power connector...computer 1 shut down the computer 16 Sleep mode 16, 17 software programs CyberLink DVD Suite 33 CyberLink LabelPrint 30 HP Total Care Advisor 34 muvee Reveal 33 reinstall 59 Windows Movie Maker 34 software repairs 57 speakers connecting 6 connector type 4 Support Web site ...