PC Basics Guide
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... came with your printer for instructions on the drive is not reading from the drive prior to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on the menu bar. 2 Click ... internal drive. You can damage the diskette or the information stored on it is off, the PC is off the PC. When it . 4 When you cannot add one to install the specific printer driver that it does not, follow instructions that come with your printing options: • Select the ...
... came with your printer for instructions on the drive is not reading from the drive prior to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on the menu bar. 2 Click ... internal drive. You can damage the diskette or the information stored on it is off, the PC is off the PC. When it . 4 When you cannot add one to install the specific printer driver that it does not, follow instructions that come with your printing options: • Select the ...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... and Support Center for help with setting up and using your PC. 2 Use the support tools preinstalled right on your PC. 5 If you can search for the support page for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with qualified support specialists using HP Real Time Chat. Documentation is free during your...
... and Support Center for help with setting up and using your PC. 2 Use the support tools preinstalled right on your PC. 5 If you can search for the support page for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with qualified support specialists using HP Real Time Chat. Documentation is free during your...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC
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... limited account picture, and create, edit, or delete the account password. • Guest Not allowed to change account types. Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you can set the privileges for certain users • Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: • More memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary... user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords.
... limited account picture, and create, edit, or delete the account password. • Guest Not allowed to change account types. Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you can set the privileges for certain users • Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: • More memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary... user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords.
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC
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Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers may need to ... 5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you have installed and connected your speakers. Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Test all connected speakers for PCs with five control screens. • Sound Effect - The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. • Speaker Test - Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 The...
Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers may need to ... 5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you have installed and connected your speakers. Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Test all connected speakers for PCs with five control screens. • Sound Effect - The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. • Speaker Test - Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 The...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC
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... with an amplifier. • Verify cable connections. • Make sure the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. The window opens. 5 In Sound Recording... a sound recording device: 1 Click 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.
... with an amplifier. • Verify cable connections. • Make sure the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. The window opens. 5 In Sound Recording... a sound recording device: 1 Click 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.
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...versions are no ink to smear or paper to curl, and there are introduced, you can open Express Labeler from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to loosen. Click New to display the Edit Tracks window. Creating ...Labeler. Your PC may come ready to work with LightScribe requires three things: • LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive (select models only). • Labeling software that Disc Label is no adhesives to a black-and-white photograph. b Click Tracks to display the Track window. Get driver updates from...
...versions are no ink to smear or paper to curl, and there are introduced, you can open Express Labeler from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to loosen. Click New to display the Edit Tracks window. Creating ...Labeler. Your PC may come ready to work with LightScribe requires three things: • LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive (select models only). • Labeling software that Disc Label is no adhesives to a black-and-white photograph. b Click Tracks to display the Track window. Get driver updates from...
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... you can find guides and information for your PC 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 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the... model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate ...
... you can find guides and information for your PC 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 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the... model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate ...
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...Support Center (select models only). Most Support updates delivered by HP to bring you important information for your PC: • Product notices • Tips • Special offers for your desktop. Using Updates from HP Updates from HP messages are also available to you can view messages as ...support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on your PC model. 100 Getting Started Guide You can find links to driver ...
...Support Center (select models only). Most Support updates delivered by HP to bring you important information for your PC: • Product notices • Tips • Special offers for your desktop. Using Updates from HP Updates from HP messages are also available to you can view messages as ...support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on your PC model. 100 Getting Started Guide You can find links to driver ...
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...83 discs drive compatibility 72 erasing rewritable 64 features and compatibility 73 labeling adhesive 72 docking bay 15 docking station, camera 15 documentation, onscreen 99 driver updates, LightScribe 71 DV (camcorder) 97 DVD Play, features 75 DVDs burning to disc 82 data discs, burning tips 67 erasing rewritable 64... 91 Fit to music 94 G getting video from Camera 90 H Help and Support 100 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 49 activity and power lights 51 automatic on and off feature 50 disconnecting the drive 54 inserting a drive 51...
...83 discs drive compatibility 72 erasing rewritable 64 features and compatibility 73 labeling adhesive 72 docking bay 15 docking station, camera 15 documentation, onscreen 99 driver updates, LightScribe 71 DV (camcorder) 97 DVD Play, features 75 DVDs burning to disc 82 data discs, burning tips 67 erasing rewritable 64... 91 Fit to music 94 G getting video from Camera 90 H Help and Support 100 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 49 activity and power lights 51 automatic on and off feature 50 disconnecting the drive 54 inserting a drive 51...
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... 14 types of buttons 11 using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 72 with LightScribe 71 LightScribe compatible media 71 disc labeling 71 driver updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 92 magicSpot 93 make muvee 96 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 45 using 45... Norton Internet Security configuring 6 registering 6 O optical drive quick reference 74 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 100 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, managing 56 playing music CDs 59, 61 Q ...
... 14 types of buttons 11 using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 72 with LightScribe 71 LightScribe compatible media 71 disc labeling 71 driver updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 92 magicSpot 93 make muvee 96 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 45 using 45... Norton Internet Security configuring 6 registering 6 O optical drive quick reference 74 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 100 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, managing 56 playing music CDs 59, 61 Q ...
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...digital audio output 36, 39 multichannel audio configuring 35 connecting 21, 23, 23-28, 32, 39 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 67 style 88, 94 submenus in video projects 80 Support messages 100 supported formats DVD 81 video 79 surge protector 1 ...97 T Title effect 95 Title/Credits 89 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 95 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 87 U Updates from HP, using 100 updates, LightScribe drivers 71 updating, system 100 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 78 V VCD 97 bit rate 84 burning...
...digital audio output 36, 39 multichannel audio configuring 35 connecting 21, 23, 23-28, 32, 39 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 67 style 88, 94 submenus in video projects 80 Support messages 100 supported formats DVD 81 video 79 surge protector 1 ...97 T Title effect 95 Title/Credits 89 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 95 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 87 U Updates from HP, using 100 updates, LightScribe drivers 71 updating, system 100 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 78 V VCD 97 bit rate 84 burning...
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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...drive you must be corrupted or outdated. Open the file in the tray. Turn on page 16 for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Note that you want to automatically download codecs. • If the correct codec is an update available for ...codec. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to see if there is available, the file will play . Your file may be ...
...drive you must be corrupted or outdated. Open the file in the tray. Turn on page 16 for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Note that you want to automatically download codecs. • If the correct codec is an update available for ...codec. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to see if there is available, the file will play . Your file may be ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as the computer administrator to install or uninstall a device driver. To...New device does not work , press and hold the On button for accepting the changes. Turn off the PC. You may need an updated driver for replacement details. Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system for an update. Contact the device vendor directly...
For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as the computer administrator to install or uninstall a device driver. To...New device does not work , press and hold the On button for accepting the changes. Turn off the PC. You may need an updated driver for replacement details. Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system for an update. Contact the device vendor directly...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... problem device and check for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. ... when a device is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Although it is installed and set up to see if your ISP. programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Hardware Installation (continued) ...
... problem device and check for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. ... when a device is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Although it is installed and set up to see if your ISP. programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Hardware Installation (continued) ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...• Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can : • Make your own System Recovery discs from files on your PC: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose Turn Off ... Software Repair Wizard. NOTE: It is easy to your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. This may eliminate some tracking information. You...
...• Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can : • Make your own System Recovery discs from files on your PC: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose Turn Off ... Software Repair Wizard. NOTE: It is easy to your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. This may eliminate some tracking information. You...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... 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. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that time and date. For more... by creating a "restore point" where it adds the new software. If HP Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Add ...
... 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. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that time and date. For more... by creating a "restore point" where it adds the new software. If HP Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Add ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...Recovery. • Full System Recovery - PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 17 Some data files may have created since your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you are recovering a driver). 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a... 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...
...Recovery. • Full System Recovery - PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 17 Some data files may have created since your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you are recovering a driver). 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a... 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...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...wait until you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data that you want to start the recovery process, and then continue with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC. Then, turn on the PC. 20 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You ... Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 6 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the...
...wait until you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data that you want to start the recovery process, and then continue with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC. Then, turn on the PC. 20 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You ... Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 6 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...or upgrade. This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver. Complete the "Opening the PC" procedures on page 4. b Lift out the fan assembly (B). IMPORTANT: Before installing a new optical disc drive, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the Microsoft ® Windows®... of the optical disc drive before removing the cable. 3 Make a note of each cable and plug orientation attached to the small PC size, you can only install an optical disc drive of less than the approximate length of the fan power cable routing before removing the...
...or upgrade. This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver. Complete the "Opening the PC" procedures on page 4. b Lift out the fan assembly (B). IMPORTANT: Before installing a new optical disc drive, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the Microsoft ® Windows®... of the optical disc drive before removing the cable. 3 Make a note of each cable and plug orientation attached to the small PC size, you can only install an optical disc drive of less than the approximate length of the fan power cable routing before removing the...