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...the General Public License for FreeDOS can be found on the computer in the directory C:\FDOS\SOURCE\FREECOM\ and can be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is important to learn about the hardware, as well as a compatible version ... available 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. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this computer may not function on the command line: c:\...
...the General Public License for FreeDOS can be found on the computer in the directory C:\FDOS\SOURCE\FREECOM\ and can be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is important to learn about the hardware, as well as a compatible version ... available 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. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this computer may not function on the command line: c:\...
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... ISP. If you have Microsoft Internet Explorer®. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already 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...
... ISP. If you have Microsoft Internet Explorer®. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already 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...
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... vary by model) Is allowed to change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to the operating system and other users or the security of 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 administrator user account.) Limited - Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer...
... vary by model) Is allowed to change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that the user is allowed to the operating system and other users or the security of 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 administrator user account.) Limited - Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer...
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Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Add music files (.mp3). Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 ... the convenient shopping search engine. Edit and preview files. Record audio and video files to a Web server. Get HP software and driver updates. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Get important...
Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Add music files (.mp3). Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 ... the convenient shopping search engine. Edit and preview files. Record audio and video files to a Web server. Get HP software and driver updates. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Get important...
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Finding Guides on the computer where you want to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want, and then do one of your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can find guides for your computer is in the Limited ... asked questions. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your computer). Click an item 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 steps: 1 Go to view it is not currently installed ...
Finding Guides on the computer where you want to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want, and then do one of your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can find guides for your computer is in the Limited ... asked questions. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your computer). Click an item 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 steps: 1 Go to view it is not currently installed ...
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The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Turn on its right side (select models only) before you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and ... The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 50 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. I cannot remove...
The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Turn on its right side (select models only) before you insert the minidisc. 1 Face the front of the computer and ... The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 50 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. I cannot remove...
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... 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 disc. CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) a disc. ...download the codec file. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. If the correct codec is available, ...
... 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 disc. CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) a disc. ...download the codec file. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. If the correct codec is available, ...
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Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. A new device does not work. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. If you must be logged in the cable or ... for accepting the changes. For details, refer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. 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 with the computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Hardware installation Symptom...
Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. A new device does not work. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. If you must be logged in the cable or ... for accepting the changes. For details, refer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. 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 with the computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Hardware installation Symptom...
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... sign (+) next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver so that there is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A... 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 the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-...
... sign (+) next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver so that there is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A... 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 the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-...
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... such 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 supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital....) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your computer works improperly or stops because of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. If your hard disk drive. Repairing Software Problems Your computer...
... such 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 supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital....) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your computer works improperly or stops because of the memory cards for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. If your hard disk drive. Repairing Software Problems Your computer...
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..., 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. NOTE: Always use this by model) The feature does this System Restore... procedure before it records the computer settings at that you use System Restore to return the computer to that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If you want to an earlier version of a previous time when the current ...
..., 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. NOTE: Always use this by model) The feature does this System Restore... procedure before it records the computer settings at that you use System Restore to return the computer to that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If you want to an earlier version of a previous time when the current ...
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... a program, be sure you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you initially installed it (for example, discs or the Internet). A list of programs...Troubleshooting and Maintenance 59 c Select the program you can reinstall it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Reinstall these programs directly from where you...
... a program, be sure you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you initially installed it (for example, discs or the Internet). A list of programs...Troubleshooting and Maintenance 59 c Select the program you can reinstall it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Reinstall these programs directly from where you...
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Also, check for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Remember to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be sure to make a backup first! Before proceeding with a ...
Also, check for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Most anti-virus products have slipped through unnoticed. Remember to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be sure to make a backup first! Before proceeding with a ...
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... - Run the system recovery from a set of the following methods to make extra space available on page 64. You can create only one of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create can delete the recovery image...computer must reinstall any software that were originally installed on the computer at the factory. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Choosing recovery discs To create recovery discs, your computer at the factory. You will be used for data storage. It is very ...
... - Run the system recovery from a set of the following methods to make extra space available on page 64. You can create only one of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create can delete the recovery image...computer must reinstall any software that were originally installed on the computer at the factory. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Choosing recovery discs To create recovery discs, your computer at the factory. You will be used for data storage. It is very ...
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... on the disc is responding, use these steps to perform a system recovery. Label each disc as you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. Therefore, ensure you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. You can quit the process at any data you want to keep...Windows Vista Start Menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is correct. 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 following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive...
... on the disc is responding, use these steps to perform a system recovery. Label each disc as you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. Therefore, ensure you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. You can quit the process at any data you want to keep...Windows Vista Start Menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is correct. 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 following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive...
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... the software manufacturer's Web site. 5 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. b Follow the 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. If you installed updates...
... the software manufacturer's Web site. 5 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. b Follow the 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. If you installed updates...
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... audio connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 10 B backup 61 buttons Eject, for the CD/DVD drive 29 HP Easy Backup 32 Off, See turning off computer 16 C card reader, memory 27 carpal tunnel syndrome 37 CD minidisc, using 29 CD/DVD drive, using... a LightScribe label 30 D devices connecting 26 devices, peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 digital camera connecting 26 digital picture 27 documentation, onscreen 36 drivers, update 57 E eject a CD/DVD disc 29 Ethernet connection 7 Ethernet network hub 3 Index 69
... audio connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 10 B backup 61 buttons Eject, for the CD/DVD drive 29 HP Easy Backup 32 Off, See turning off computer 16 C card reader, memory 27 carpal tunnel syndrome 37 CD minidisc, using 29 CD/DVD drive, using... a LightScribe label 30 D devices connecting 26 devices, peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 digital camera connecting 26 digital picture 27 documentation, onscreen 36 drivers, update 57 E eject a CD/DVD disc 29 Ethernet connection 7 Ethernet network hub 3 Index 69
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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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... device installation You can use any Web browser; NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the First Time 19 You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an account with an...
... device installation You can use any Web browser; NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you already have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the First Time 19 You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an account with an...
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...the computer, and to use most software and change other users or the security of the computer. Guest: Is allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you set up a user account for each computer user. Does not have become available after the computer... updates 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 - For example, you receive an alert. Is allowed to change other software may not be able to the operating ...
...the computer, and to use most software and change other users or the security of the computer. Guest: Is allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you set up a user account for each computer user. Does not have become available after the computer... updates 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 - For example, you receive an alert. Is allowed to change other software may not be able to the operating ...