Warranty and Support Guide
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... product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with products that are on the keyboard. only), and French (Canada only) at : http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to : http://www.hp.com/support for HP customers with qualified support specialists using your PC. 2 Use ...full of purchase available. Go to Get Help HP offers a wide variety of warranty. When you through the Help and Support Center on your PC. The User's Guides are either in English, Spanish (U.S. Help and Support Center for tools to use when you can search for...
... product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with products that are on the keyboard. only), and French (Canada only) at : http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to : http://www.hp.com/support for HP customers with qualified support specialists using your PC. 2 Use ...full of purchase available. Go to Get Help HP offers a wide variety of warranty. When you through the Help and Support Center on your PC. The User's Guides are either in English, Spanish (U.S. Help and Support Center for tools to use when you can search for...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... of the following directories: • My Computer • C:\ • Drivers 10 Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. 11 Restart the PC. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from Search removable media. 8 Click Include this search, and then click the Browse button. 9...Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you must be corrupted or outdated. The driver may be corrupt or in the tray. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in an unsupported format. Codec error messages appear when I cannot remove a CD or DVD...
... of the following directories: • My Computer • C:\ • Drivers 10 Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. 11 Restart the PC. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from Search removable media. 8 Click Include this search, and then click the Browse button. 9...Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you must be corrupted or outdated. The driver may be corrupt or in the tray. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in an unsupported format. Codec error messages appear when I cannot remove a CD or DVD...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and the Delete key on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement ... and Maintenance Guide Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for Windows XP. To switch users, click Start, click Log Off, and then click Switch User; For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices...
...the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and the Delete key on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement ... and Maintenance Guide Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for Windows XP. To switch users, click Start, click Log Off, and then click Switch User; For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... telephone service line; programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Reconnect the modem, verifying connections. Although it is not the same. Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the new device driver to the modem connector, the... may also have an Ethernet network interface (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that there is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. Exclamation points do the following: Right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click...
... telephone service line; programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Reconnect the modem, verifying connections. Although it is not the same. Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the new device driver to the modem connector, the... may also have an Ethernet network interface (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that there is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. Exclamation points do the following: Right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... easy to run the System Recovery. When you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. As a backup, you can remain after performing a restart. You should also make changes to your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you are not included in...
... easy to run the System Recovery. When you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. As a backup, you can remain after performing a restart. You should also make changes to your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you are not included in...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Always use System Restore to return the PC to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you...date. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type...
... Always use System Restore to return the PC to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you...date. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click HP Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Repeat steps 7 and ...8 to choose from a recovery image stored on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), ...
... and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click HP Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Repeat steps 7 and ...8 to choose from a recovery image stored on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), ...
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...performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft System Restore, and follow those instructions. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . Then, turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . WARNING: The ...Full System Recovery option deletes any data that you want to confirm that you have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to display, and then follow the onscreen instructions. • If you see the desktop...
...performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft System Restore, and follow those instructions. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . Then, turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . WARNING: The ...Full System Recovery option deletes any data that you want to confirm that you have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to display, and then follow the onscreen instructions. • If you see the desktop...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on the right side of electrical shock, fire, or damage to use a Phillips screwdriver. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order before touching. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical ...equipment, do not need to remove the other side panel to cool before opening the PC: 1 Remove any software drivers supplied by briefly touching a grounded metal object. WARNING: Beware of the PC or optional equipment. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of sharp edges ...
...Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on the right side of electrical shock, fire, or damage to use a Phillips screwdriver. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order before touching. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical ...equipment, do not need to remove the other side panel to cool before opening the PC: 1 Remove any software drivers supplied by briefly touching a grounded metal object. WARNING: Beware of the PC or optional equipment. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of sharp edges ...
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...) or a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or combination drive D Hard disk drive (located behind the HP Personal Media Drive bay) E HP Personal Media Drive bay Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in "Opening and Closing the... you want to remove it is sold separately. See "Locating Components Inside the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to an empty lower optical bay. See "Removing the ...
...) or a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or combination drive D Hard disk drive (located behind the HP Personal Media Drive bay) E HP Personal Media Drive bay Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in "Opening and Closing the... you want to remove it is sold separately. See "Locating Components Inside the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to an empty lower optical bay. See "Removing the ...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... Labeling with many versions of the disc itself. There is no adhesives to loosen. Your HP Media Center PC may come ready to work with LightScribe LightScribe (select models only) is complete. Get driver updates from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program... disc drive uses the optical laser in the drive to record a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of your HP Media Center PC with LightScribe requires three things: ■ LightScribe-enabled DVD drive (select models only) ■ Labeling software that you delete it if...
... Labeling with many versions of the disc itself. There is no adhesives to loosen. Your HP Media Center PC may come ready to work with LightScribe LightScribe (select models only) is complete. Get driver updates from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program... disc drive uses the optical laser in the drive to record a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of your HP Media Center PC with LightScribe requires three things: ■ LightScribe-enabled DVD drive (select models only) ■ Labeling software that you delete it if...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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HP Media Center PC Search in Media Center 63 DVDs archive files 73 burning to disc 86 copying 73 data ...Wizard (MyDVD) 82, 87 discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 67 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DV camcorder capture 94 DVD movies changing audio settings 64 language 64 creating 100 playing in ... cannot be displayed 50, 55 Low Disk Space 109, 112 No data available 22 114 Software Guide - desktop switching from Media Center 4 DigitalMedia Home adding files, video projects 83 Direct-to partially recorded discs 71 archive 73 image 74, ...
HP Media Center PC Search in Media Center 63 DVDs archive files 73 burning to disc 86 copying 73 data ...Wizard (MyDVD) 82, 87 discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 67 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DV camcorder capture 94 DVD movies changing audio settings 64 language 64 creating 100 playing in ... cannot be displayed 50, 55 Low Disk Space 109, 112 No data available 22 114 Software Guide - desktop switching from Media Center 4 DigitalMedia Home adding files, video projects 83 Direct-to partially recorded discs 71 archive 73 image 74, ...
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...88 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H HP Personal Media Drive 105 HP Photosmart Premier 42 assigning a keyword to your pictures 45 assigning a place ...70 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicSpot 96 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 63 resizing window 4 Start menu 8 toolbars ...video and pictures in sequence 103 making a movie 99, 104 opening the desktop version 92 opening the Media Center version 92 previewing a movie 93, 99, 104 rotating images clockwise 96 ...
...88 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H HP Personal Media Drive 105 HP Photosmart Premier 42 assigning a keyword to your pictures 45 assigning a place ...70 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicSpot 96 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 63 resizing window 4 Start menu 8 toolbars ...video and pictures in sequence 103 making a movie 99, 104 opening the desktop version 92 opening the Media Center version 92 previewing a movie 93, 99, 104 rotating images clockwise 96 ...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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HP Media Center PC Part number: 5991-4644 U updates, LightScribe drivers 75 V VCDs bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 verify copied data setting 71 video capturing 81, 83, 87 DVD recording times 89 editing ... capture live 94 recorded video 94 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 93 video movies recording movie to disc 100 sorting 60, 61 W Windows Media Player setting as default player 36 types of files 36 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 80 WinDVD Player, features 79 118 Software Guide -
HP Media Center PC Part number: 5991-4644 U updates, LightScribe drivers 75 V VCDs bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 verify copied data setting 71 video capturing 81, 83, 87 DVD recording times 89 editing ... capture live 94 recorded video 94 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 93 video movies recording movie to disc 100 sorting 60, 61 W Windows Media Player setting as default player 36 types of files 36 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 80 WinDVD Player, features 79 118 Software Guide -
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... number of speakers in your system, in to see this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers. View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers...from 2/2.1 speaker mode to 6/5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you want digital audio output. Click the Speaker Test tab. See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 44. 7 Click OK. 8 Test the speakers. An Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. ■ Speaker Test - Select the environment ...
... number of speakers in your system, in to see this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers. View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers...from 2/2.1 speaker mode to 6/5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you want digital audio output. Click the Speaker Test tab. See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 44. 7 Click OK. 8 Test the speakers. An Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. ■ Speaker Test - Select the environment ...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... Jack. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. for headphones), the headphones are configured. ■ Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. If this is turned to enable the headphones. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio ... Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. ■ Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. ■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. See "Using Headphones" on page 54. ■ Use active, powered speakers, or speakers with headphones For select models that...
... Jack. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. for headphones), the headphones are configured. ■ Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. If this is turned to enable the headphones. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio ... Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. ■ Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. ■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. See "Using Headphones" on page 54. ■ Use active, powered speakers, or speakers with headphones For select models that...