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... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 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 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search...
... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 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 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search...
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... deliver are also available to you through the support Web site under the information for your computer model. 2 Getting Started Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools Folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button ... Help and Support Center (select models only). You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers...
... deliver are also available to you through the support Web site under the information for your computer model. 2 Getting Started Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools Folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button ... Help and Support Center (select models only). You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers...
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..., and then click Norton Internet Security again. Also, Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. You can block access to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Using firewall software When you use firewall software. Under some...
..., and then click Norton Internet Security again. Also, Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. You can block access to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Using firewall software When you use firewall software. Under some...
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...such as your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Guest Not allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as some software. Users who log on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as a basic guide when ... software programs that each user of your computer. Turning On Your Computer for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to install or run some ...
...such as your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Guest Not allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as some software. Users who log on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as a basic guide when ... software programs that each user of your computer. Turning On Your Computer for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to install or run some ...
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... audio and video files to create a video project that came with your desktop. Get HP software and driver updates. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. With this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You...
... audio and video files to create a video project that came with your desktop. Get HP software and driver updates. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. With this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You...
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.... Determine the number of pages). You can print text and graphics from your computer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Choose the page range (for your particular ...printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to your printer to work with your printing ...
.... Determine the number of pages). You can print text and graphics from your computer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Choose the page range (for your particular ...printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to your printer to work with your printing ...
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...systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an HP Media Drive bay, the operating system automatically assigns a letter to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. You can...or insert it is easier for more than one USB connector. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for a software program to the hard disk drive. To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on other devices...
...systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an HP Media Drive bay, the operating system automatically assigns a letter to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. You can...or insert it is easier for more than one USB connector. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for a software program to the hard disk drive. To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on other devices...
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...to the maximum burst rate of your system. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is on. If you do not have the latest Microsoft operating...system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. Contact Microsoft Customer Service for more information, go to:...
...to the maximum burst rate of your system. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is on. If you do not have the latest Microsoft operating...system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. Contact Microsoft Customer Service for more information, go to:...
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... 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18 Miscellaneous ...20 Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware...
... 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18 Miscellaneous ...20 Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware...
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... be corrupted or outdated. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Remove the drive from most computer stores. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. Clean the disc with the actual Eject ... computer and use a straightened paper clip to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. For information about restoring and updating drivers. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long...
... be corrupted or outdated. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Remove the drive from most computer stores. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. Clean the disc with the actual Eject ... computer and use a straightened paper clip to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. For information about restoring and updating drivers. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long...
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...the Internet to download the codec file. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to see if .... 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. Codec error messages appear Open the file in a supported format. Images on the keyboard. Press the On button...
...the Internet to download the codec file. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to see if .... 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. Codec error messages appear Open the file in a supported format. Images on the keyboard. Press the On button...
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... press the On button to contact Support. Center, or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to restart. You may need an updated driver for an update. Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. ...Ensure that all cables are not bent. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the computer to open the Help and Support displays. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked ...
... press the On button to contact Support. Center, or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to restart. You may need an updated driver for an update. Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. ...Ensure that all cables are not bent. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the computer to open the Help and Support displays. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked ...
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... wizard. 8 Restart the computer. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 If it is not recognized as part of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the ...plus sign (+) next to see if your device is enabled and working properly. 4 If you have removed a hardware device and the device driver is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. You must be causing the device conflict. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A new device is...
... wizard. 8 Restart the computer. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 If it is not recognized as part of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the ...plus sign (+) next to see if your device is enabled and working properly. 4 If you have removed a hardware device and the device driver is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. You must be causing the device conflict. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A new device is...
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NOTE: It is important that follow. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you may be able to run the System Recovery. Software Repair Overview This section ...
NOTE: It is important that follow. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you may be able to run the System Recovery. Software Repair Overview This section ...
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..., which clears some problems that allows your computer. This may eliminate some tracking information. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Or To revert to communicate with...
..., which clears some problems that allows your computer. This may eliminate some tracking information. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Or To revert to communicate with...
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...includes the program. You must restart the computer when you have finished recovering, restart the computer. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. b Under...Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs...
...includes the program. You must restart the computer when you have finished recovering, restart the computer. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. b Under...Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs...
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...page 26. You can run a System Recovery as a last resort to choose from the Hard Disk Drive" on your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have created. NOTE: If your hard disk drive, see "Running System Recovery from the ... erases and reformats the hard disk drive - However, you have to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. Repairing Software Problems 25 To perform a System Recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer. System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, ...
...page 26. You can run a System Recovery as a last resort to choose from the Hard Disk Drive" on your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have created. NOTE: If your hard disk drive, see "Running System Recovery from the ... erases and reformats the hard disk drive - However, you have to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. Repairing Software Problems 25 To perform a System Recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer. System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, ...
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The program that can quit the process at any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of the following order: Through...computer model. To create recovery discs, your hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from HP Support. The next time you run the program, it (for your computer model. Through recovery discs that the information written on the ...
The program that can quit the process at any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of the following order: Through...computer model. To create recovery discs, your hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from HP Support. The next time you run the program, it (for your computer model. Through recovery discs that the information written on the ...
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... Canada or the United Kingdom. I HG NOTE: If you can find PC storage and HP warranty information, get HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. O Launch Windows Media Center...JA B C Q D P E F O N ML K J I Access HP Advisor, where you have set up to access your HP SmartCenter software. See "Other HP SmartCenter Features" on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. H Open a help file that contains information about using your recorded TV...
... Canada or the United Kingdom. I HG NOTE: If you can find PC storage and HP warranty information, get HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. O Launch Windows Media Center...JA B C Q D P E F O N ML K J I Access HP Advisor, where you have set up to access your HP SmartCenter software. See "Other HP SmartCenter Features" on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. H Open a help file that contains information about using your recorded TV...
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...information on the computer, look for your computer by looking in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate...NOTE: Only Getting Started guide references are listed as drive slot, UG-3. How to locate information Locate information by using your computer. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide), a printed guide with the computer. References are included in the index at this guide and other ...
...information on the computer, look for your computer by looking in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate...NOTE: Only Getting Started guide references are listed as drive slot, UG-3. How to locate information Locate information by using your computer. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide), a printed guide with the computer. References are included in the index at this guide and other ...