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Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide, or use the following : Click the title to display the file in the Help and Support ... number using the Internet to access the Support Web site address listed 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 technical support options, and information about your computer is not currently installed on your keyboard...
Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide, or use the following : Click the title to display the file in the Help and Support ... number using the Internet to access the Support Web site address listed 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 technical support options, and information about your computer is not currently installed on your keyboard...
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... with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. CD and DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD...
... with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. CD and DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD...
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... 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 see whether there is configured to disc. Codec error messages appear when I try to download ...the codec file. If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as...
... 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 see whether there is configured to disc. Codec error messages appear when I try to download ...the codec file. If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as...
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...connector are not bent. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. If you must be logged in with administrative privileges. A new device does not work. Contact the...basic configuration that does not cause a resource conflict. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the ...
...connector are not bent. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. If you must be logged in with administrative privileges. A new device does not work. Contact the...basic configuration that does not cause a resource conflict. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the ...
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... applications running do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 4 If you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in . If it is still listed in the Device Manager, this may...device. Exclamation points do not require the maximum processing power. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall ...
... applications running do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 4 If you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in . If it is still listed in the Device Manager, this may...device. Exclamation points do not require the maximum processing power. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall ...
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... because of isopropyl alcohol. If your computer if you are as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader cannot... a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. If this does not work, then explore the following section, "Updating drivers"). Restores your hard disk drive. Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. System recovery...
... because of isopropyl alcohol. If your computer if you are as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader cannot... a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. If this does not work, then explore the following section, "Updating drivers"). Restores your hard disk drive. Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. System recovery...
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.... If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (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. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click...
.... If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (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. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click...
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...way to reinstall software programs that it is damaged, you initially installed it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Start button, click All ...CDs or DVDs included in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is still available from the CDs or DVDs. To check the list of installable programs in the...
...way to reinstall software programs that it is damaged, you initially installed it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Start button, click All ...CDs or DVDs included in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is still available from the CDs or DVDs. To check the list of installable programs in the...
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... of important information on the usage of the computer. Maintenance tasks It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of surprises in the future. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your computer. Most antivirus products have slipped through unnoticed...
... of important information on the usage of the computer. Maintenance tasks It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of surprises in the future. Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your computer. Most antivirus products have slipped through unnoticed...
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... the grooves. 2 Use a clean, dry cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean buildup on your hard disk drive. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from a recovery image stored on the keyboard keys and along its edges. 3 Wipe the body of the hard disk drive that...
... the grooves. 2 Use a clean, dry cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean buildup on your hard disk drive. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the system recovery from a recovery image stored on the keyboard keys and along its edges. 3 Wipe the body of the hard disk drive that...
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...of discs in the recovery disc set of your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer must have a DVD writer. You can create only one set of recovery discs from the recovery image...run the program, it resumes where it (for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. You cannot use CDs or DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to continue. 3 Follow...
...of discs in the recovery disc set of your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer must have a DVD writer. You can create only one set of recovery discs from the recovery image...run the program, it resumes where it (for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. You cannot use CDs or DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to continue. 3 Follow...
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.../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
.../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
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... remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless...
... remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless...
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...how-to videos about using the features of your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems ● Find links to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Click Start... ● Set up your computer model. ● Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. and software issues. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system...
...how-to videos about using the features of your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems ● Find links to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Click Start... ● Set up your computer model. ● Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. and software issues. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system...
Getting Started Guide
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...account User password A password is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download. c. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. Follow the on your computer ENWW g. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for additional printed... details or updates. 5. f. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. e. Look in ...
...account User password A password is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download. c. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. Follow the on your computer ENWW g. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for additional printed... details or updates. 5. f. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. e. Look in ...
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... cable into a telephone service line; Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Do not connect a telephone cable to factory defaults. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...18) - doing so might have created. If your Internet connection type. Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Updating device drivers, following). Verify that was in this table). - For Windows 7: 1. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. This ...
... cable into a telephone service line; Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Do not connect a telephone cable to factory defaults. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...18) - doing so might have created. If your Internet connection type. Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Updating device drivers, following). Verify that was in this table). - For Windows 7: 1. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. This ...
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... was installed on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to open the Device ...Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point...
... was installed on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to open the Device ...Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point...
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... to reinstall it. Under I need help immediately, click Software Program Reinstallation. 3. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or...and follow the on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is in the Recovery Manager: 1. NOTE: Some features might not be sure that it is still...
... to reinstall it. Under I need help immediately, click Software Program Reinstallation. 3. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or...and follow the on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is in the Recovery Manager: 1. NOTE: Some features might not be sure that it is still...
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... page 18 for programs you first started your system. Also, be caught beforehand by using Hard Disk Diagnostic. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Frequently performing this automatically. Yearly System Recovery In time, your system might have a scheduling feature...
... page 18 for programs you first started your system. Also, be caught beforehand by using Hard Disk Diagnostic. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system. Frequently performing this automatically. Yearly System Recovery In time, your system might have a scheduling feature...
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.... Run the System Recovery from recovery media that cannot be available on page 13. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW see Creating recovery media under System recovery on page 18. To create recovery...; Recovery Image - NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Through the hard disk drive, by pressing F11 on the computer at the factory. You must reinstall any software programs you must choose...
.... Run the System Recovery from recovery media that cannot be available on page 13. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW see Creating recovery media under System recovery on page 18. To create recovery...; Recovery Image - NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Through the hard disk drive, by pressing F11 on the computer at the factory. You must reinstall any software programs you must choose...