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... poster and product documentation for help with qualified support specialists. • Support phone numbers. • Link to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more. 5 If you have not solved the problem, call , please have a hardware issue, before...start button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Go to the User Guides for your computer product number, model number, and serial ...
... poster and product documentation for help with qualified support specialists. • Support phone numbers. • Link to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more. 5 If you have not solved the problem, call , please have a hardware issue, before...start button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Go to the User Guides for your computer product number, model number, and serial ...
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...wireless LAN, or 802.11. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. most computers 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 the taskbar. NOTE: Online... Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you did not set up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start...
...wireless LAN, or 802.11. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. most computers 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 the taskbar. NOTE: Online... Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you did not set up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Vista start...
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... to install or run some software. Is allowed to change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that do not affect other software may not be able to create, edit, or delete the account password. Does not have become available after the...
... to install or run some software. Is allowed to change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that do not affect other software may not be able to create, edit, or delete the account password. Does not have become available after the...
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With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with.... 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. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Add music files (.mp3). Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting...
With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with.... 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. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Add music files (.mp3). Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting...
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...address listed in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide, 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 the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat... Reader (which you can find links to driver updates, access to the Support Web site and search for your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can ...
...address listed in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide, 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 the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat... Reader (which you can find links to driver updates, access to the Support Web site and search for your computer by using the previous procedure. 2 Click Manuals. 3 Locate the manual you can ...
Getting Started
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... tray. For the CD/DVD drive 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 Right-click the CD or...3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores.
... tray. For the CD/DVD drive 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 Right-click the CD or...3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores.
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... 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 codec. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them ... to download the codec file. To play . For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) CD and DVD players...
... 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 codec. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them ... to download the codec file. To play . For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are prompted, restart the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) CD and DVD players...
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... devices, visit the HP Web site. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer 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... connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. A new device does not work. Restart the...
... devices, visit the HP Web site. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer 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... connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. A new device does not work. Restart the...
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... To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. To uninstall the old driver so 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...
... To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. To uninstall the old driver so 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...
Getting Started
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...(I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of device you want to repair it. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select... 18.) 2 Turning off your computer (See "Turning Off the Computer" on page 16.) 3 Updating drivers (See below, page 57.) 4 Microsoft System Restore (See page 58.) 5 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See page 59.) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your problem: 1 Click the...
...(I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of device you want to repair it. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select... 18.) 2 Turning off your computer (See "Turning Off the Computer" on page 16.) 3 Updating drivers (See below, page 57.) 4 Microsoft System Restore (See page 58.) 5 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See page 59.) 6 System recovery (See "System Recovery" on your problem: 1 Click the...
Getting Started
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...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. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that... onscreen instructions. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the computer settings at that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista ...
...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. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that... onscreen instructions. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the computer settings at that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista ...
Getting Started
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... d Click Yes if you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Or check that came with your computer, and then click Next. 3 Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4 Choose the program ... To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with the uninstall process. b Under Programs, click ...
... d Click Yes if you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Or check that came with your computer, and then click Next. 3 Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4 Choose the program ... To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with the uninstall process. b Under Programs, click ...
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... get bogged down your computer to ensure that you perform simple maintenance of your hard disk in the future. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you can perform to help...
... get bogged down your computer to ensure that you perform simple maintenance of your hard disk in the future. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you can perform to help...
Getting Started
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... recovery image if you have a DVD writer. You may be rejected if they are not defect-free. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in the computer accessory box, and software programs you must choose one set of recovery discs for your...
... recovery image if you have a DVD writer. You may be rejected if they are not defect-free. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in the computer accessory box, and software programs you must choose one set of recovery discs for your...
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... should attempt a system recovery in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. The number of blank discs needed 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...for your computer model. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system ...
... should attempt a system recovery in the following order: 1 Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. The number of blank discs needed 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...for your computer model. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system ...
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b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the...screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally ...can typically download these updates from 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 Under Security, click the Check for...
b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the...screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally ...can typically download these updates from 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 Under Security, click the Check for...
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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
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... an add-in this order, after closing the computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps, in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
... an add-in this order, after closing the computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps, in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Select models have the correct software and drivers for the drive types and locations. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or...
.... IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Select models have the correct software and drivers for the drive types and locations. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or...