HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 487263-001 November 2008 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer.
It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 487263-001 November 2008 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... the Modems tab. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Phone and Modem Options. 2. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country or region in which you are selected in the Phone and Modem Options settings. A line...
... the Modems tab. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Phone and Modem Options. 2. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country or region in which you are selected in the Phone and Modem Options settings. A line...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...8 Protecting your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet... Connection Sharing (ICS 16 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19 Network status icon is not displayed 20 Current network security...
... 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...8 Protecting your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet... Connection Sharing (ICS 16 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19 Network status icon is not displayed 20 Current network security...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless ...networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device...
...with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless ...networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to ... the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be prompted for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or ...
If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to ... the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be prompted for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.... Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was...
...icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.... Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other wireless devices are not interfering. Right-click a network, and then click Remove network. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is displayed. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values: 1.
... a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other wireless devices are not interfering. Right-click a network, and then click Remove network. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is displayed. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values: 1.
Security - Windows Vista
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... you , the computer, and your data. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 7 NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the computer to protect...
... you , the computer, and your data. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 7 NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the computer to protect...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by...
... the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are prompted to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a ...but do so, restart your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are once again listed. 8. As you may need to http://www.microsoft.com. 2.
...the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are prompted to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click a ...but do so, restart your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are once again listed. 8. As you may need to http://www.microsoft.com. 2.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...product's hardware components. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the devices.../Product Number (p/n) (3). The service tag label is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included...
...product's hardware components. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the devices.../Product Number (p/n) (3). The service tag label is unique to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels are included...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the ...
To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... optical drive listing. 4. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device...
... optical drive listing. 4. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...procedures in the toolbar. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. ...Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any other drivers you type, search results are prompted to...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2.
...procedures in the toolbar. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. ...Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any other drivers you type, search results are prompted to...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2.
