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...11. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click ...button 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. For dial-up Internet service. Your WLAN device should be listed here. To transfer existing accounts, follow the onscreen ...
...11. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click ...button 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. For dial-up Internet service. Your WLAN device should be listed here. To transfer existing accounts, follow the onscreen ...
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...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 administrator user account.) Limited - A Limited account may have access to change other user settings or passwords, or install ...wide settings, to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Standard User: Is not allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you receive an alert. Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 24...
...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 administrator user account.) Limited - A Limited account may have access to change other user settings or passwords, or install ...wide settings, to access all available updates and install them onto the computer. Standard User: Is not allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you receive an alert. Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 24...
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...HP software and driver updates. Add music files (.mp3). Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Edit and preview files. video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Record audio and video files to a Web server. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP...it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize...
...HP software and driver updates. Add music files (.mp3). Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Edit and preview files. video files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Record audio and video files to a Web server. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP...it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize...
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...button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your keyboard. Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining...or use 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 the following: Click...title, click Save Target As, specify a location on the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer, and then click Search . Here, you can download from the Manuals page if ...
...button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your keyboard. Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining...or use 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 the following: Click...title, click Save Target As, specify a location on the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer, and then click Search . Here, you can download from the Manuals page if ...
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...the tray to close it takes too long to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Turn on page 57. My minidisc CD is installed in the tray. For the CD/DVD drive with a vertical ...tray, and then press the front of media. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to start button, and then click Computer. 2...
...the tray to close it takes too long to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Turn on page 57. My minidisc CD is installed in the tray. For the CD/DVD drive with a vertical ...tray, and then press the front of media. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to start button, and then click Computer. 2...
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...on a computer, but not on a home DVD video player. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are on a DVD player. Open the file in a supported format. CD and DVD...
...on a computer, but not on a home DVD video player. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are on a DVD player. Open the file in a supported format. CD and DVD...
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... with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that all cables are not...an update. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows Vista. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button ...
... with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that all cables are not...an update. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows Vista. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button ...
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... a new device. If it is still listed 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 the new device driver works properly, 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 the Lock button, and then click Restart. 54 Getting Started (features vary by model) ...
... a new device. If it is still listed 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 the new device driver works properly, 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 the Lock button, and then click Restart. 54 Getting Started (features vary by model) ...
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...as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one of the supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, ...details.) Updating drivers A driver is fully inserted into the correct slot. 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 Vista start ...
...as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one of the supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, ...details.) Updating drivers A driver is fully inserted into the correct slot. 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 Vista start ...
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... 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. You...
... 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. You...
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...last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. Reinstall these programs directly from where you can reinstall it (..., restart the computer. 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...
...last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. Reinstall these programs directly from where you can reinstall it (..., restart the computer. 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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.... Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you first powered up your system. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Performing a full virus scan every week can fix operating system ...bugs and improve performance. Remember to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to...
.... Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you first powered up your system. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. Performing a full virus scan every week can fix operating system ...bugs and improve performance. Remember to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to...
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...disk drive, deleting all data files you have made recovery discs. You must choose one set of the following methods to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - Run the system recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your computer at the factory. After creating the recovery discs...discs for the recovery disc creation process is a file that some of recovery discs. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. You can be rejected if they are not defect-free. Run the system recovery from files stored on your discs may be prompted...
...disk drive, deleting all data files you have made recovery discs. You must choose one set of the following methods to perform a system recovery: Recovery Image - Run the system recovery from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on your computer at the factory. After creating the recovery discs...discs for the recovery disc creation process is a file that some of recovery discs. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. You can be rejected if they are not defect-free. Run the system recovery from files stored on your discs may be prompted...
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...The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. Therefore, ensure you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then ... (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The next time 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 a safe place.
...The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. Therefore, ensure you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then ... (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The next time 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 a safe place.
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... those as well. If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you purchased. Performing...
... those as well. If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you purchased. Performing...
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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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... another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up with an ISP, skip this computer. For dial...Internet, see "Internet access" on the taskbar. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on page 49. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you ...
... another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up with an ISP, skip this computer. For dial...Internet, see "Internet access" on the taskbar. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on page 49. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you ...
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...other user settings or passwords. Is not allowed to the computer, and their own files and settings. Windows Vista uses the information in the user account to determine what files and folders the computer user can ...access, when they can make changes to change the limited account picture, and to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up the user account. Standard User: Is not... computer. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited -
...other user settings or passwords. Is not allowed to the computer, and their own files and settings. Windows Vista uses the information in the user account to determine what files and folders the computer user can ...access, when they can make changes to change the limited account picture, and to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up the user account. Standard User: Is not... computer. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited -
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...e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Add music files (.mp3). Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or ...television broadcasts. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting ...
...e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. Add music files (.mp3). Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or ...television broadcasts. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting ...
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... Guide, or use the following steps: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want , and then do one of the following: Click the title to display the file in your...: Press the Help button (select models only) on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to view it is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). ...Right-click the title, click Save Target As, specify a location on your computer). Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can download from the Manuals page if it . Getting More ...
... Guide, or use the following steps: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want , and then do one of the following: Click the title to display the file in your...: Press the Help button (select models only) on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to view it is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). ...Right-click the title, click Save Target As, specify a location on your computer). Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the Web You can download from the Manuals page if it . Getting More ...