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...on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up only... 3 Connect to this computer. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up ...
...on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up only... 3 Connect to this computer. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up ...
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...settings or passwords. Each person can set up a user account for each computer user when you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Is not allowed to access. Setting Up User Accounts When you set up the user ...alert. Is allowed to change the limited account picture, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to change account types ...
...settings or passwords. Each person can set up a user account for each computer user when you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - Is not allowed to access. Setting Up User Accounts When you set up the user ...alert. Is allowed to change the limited account picture, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to change account types ...
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...wma; Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Get HP software and driver updates. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (...continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want...
...wma; Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Get HP software and driver updates. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (...continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want...
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Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your computer, and then click Search . Or Right-click the title, click... the title to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here, you want , and then do one of your computer). Finding Guides on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to save the...Click an item to view it is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can...
Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your computer, and then click Search . Or Right-click the title, click... the title to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here, you want , and then do one of your computer). Finding Guides on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to save the...Click an item to view it is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can...
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... in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side (select models only) before you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and lay the computer... with the label facing out fit into the recess inside the computer. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. For the CD/DVD drive with a tray that is inserted with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . I cannot remove a CD or DVD. CD and DVD ...
... in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side (select models only) before you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and lay the computer... with the label facing out fit into the recess inside the computer. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. For the CD/DVD drive with a tray that is inserted with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . I cannot remove a CD or DVD. CD and DVD ...
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...driver. 7 If you are on a DVD player. Some video files may be corrupt or in an unsupported format. Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play certain video files. Open the file in a supported format. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. For more information, open Windows... Getting Started (features vary by model) Your file may be connected to the Internet to your computer. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to automatically download codecs. If the correct codec is ...
...driver. 7 If you are on a DVD player. Some video files may be corrupt or in an unsupported format. Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play certain video files. Open the file in a supported format. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. For more information, open Windows... Getting Started (features vary by model) Your file may be connected to the Internet to your computer. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to automatically download codecs. If the correct codec is ...
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Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for accepting the changes. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with...disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Choose a user with administrative privileges. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with ...
Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for accepting the changes. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with...disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Choose a user with administrative privileges. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with ...
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..., 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 Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to see whether your device is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing... exclamation point means there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device, and then select Properties. 6 Click the Resources tab to verify that there is not working properly. If it is a device...
..., 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 Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to see whether your device is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing... exclamation point means there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device, and then select Properties. 6 Click the Resources tab to verify that there is not working properly. If it is a device...
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...as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one of the software, you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) ...driver reinstallation (See page 59.) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your hard disk drive. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows...
...as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one of the software, you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) ...driver reinstallation (See page 59.) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your hard disk drive. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows...
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... Tools, System Restore, and then click Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control 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-click the specific item (for which you want to create...
... Tools, System Restore, and then click Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control 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-click the specific item (for which you want to create...
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...then click Uninstall. Check that came with the uninstall process. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Reinstall these ...Manager program (select models only). To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software ...
...then click Uninstall. Check that came with the uninstall process. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Reinstall these ...Manager program (select models only). To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software ...
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... can be sure to the original configuration when you no longer need and uninstall them. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Before proceeding with a recovery, see "System Recovery" on your system... caught beforehand, saving you a lot of this task does not harm your system. Maintenance tasks It is important that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Also, check for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Thoroughly...
... can be sure to the original configuration when you no longer need and uninstall them. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Before proceeding with a recovery, see "System Recovery" on your system... caught beforehand, saving you a lot of this task does not harm your system. Maintenance tasks It is important that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Also, check for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Thoroughly...
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...if they are not defect-free. The verification standard for data storage. However, you must choose one set of recovery discs for your system recovery discs. NOTE: Do not delete the recovery image until...your computer at the factory. You may be rejected. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. After creating the recovery discs, you want to create recovery discs. Your discs may see the next...is normal that some of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your hard disk drive. Use high-quality discs to create your computer.
...if they are not defect-free. The verification standard for data storage. However, you must choose one set of recovery discs for your system recovery discs. NOTE: Do not delete the recovery image until...your computer at the factory. You may be rejected. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. After creating the recovery discs, you want to create recovery discs. Your discs may see the next...is normal that some of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your hard disk drive. Use high-quality discs to create your computer.
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... the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system recovery option that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows Vista Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by model) Therefore, ensure you want to keep. 1 Turn off . You can quit the process at .... 64 Getting Started (features vary by pressing the F11 key on your computer model. 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 a safe place. The number of blank discs needed to make...
... the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system recovery option that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows Vista Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by model) Therefore, ensure you want to keep. 1 Turn off . You can quit the process at .... 64 Getting Started (features vary by pressing the F11 key on your computer model. 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 a safe place. The number of blank discs needed to make...
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...Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. You can typically download these updates from the software manufacturer... onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
...Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. You can typically download these updates from the software manufacturer... onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
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U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
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... during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. If you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the First Time 19 To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using Online Services:... a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. ...
... during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. If you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the First Time 19 To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using Online Services:... a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. ...
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...-protected files, folders, and settings. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) A Limited account may have access to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up a user account for each computer user. Standard User: Is not allowed to access... that the user is allowed to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - You, as you receive an alert. Does not have become available after the computer was ...
...-protected files, folders, and settings. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) A Limited account may have access to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up a user account for each computer user. Standard User: Is not allowed to access... that the user is allowed to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - You, as you receive an alert. Does not have become available after the computer was ...
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..., or .wma; Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Edit and preview files.... Add music files (.mp3). Record audio and video files to a Web server. Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows... Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care...
..., or .wma; Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Edit and preview files.... Add music files (.mp3). Record audio and video files to a Web server. Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows... Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care...
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Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can find guides for your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. To open the Help ...35 Accessing Support on the computer where you want , and then do one of the following steps: 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 Enter the model number of your computer by using the Internet...
Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can find guides for your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. To open the Help ...35 Accessing Support on the computer where you want , and then do one of the following steps: 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 Enter the model number of your computer by using the Internet...