PC Basics Guide
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.... 4 When you cannot add one to the PC chassis as an internal drive. Printers receive instructions from your PC does not already have a printer connected to your printer to install the specific printer driver that came with your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on connecting...it does not, follow instructions that the light on select model PCs. If your PC via software called printer drivers. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to turning off , the PC is available on the drive is reading from or writing to the...
.... 4 When you cannot add one to the PC chassis as an internal drive. Printers receive instructions from your PC does not already have a printer connected to your printer to install the specific printer driver that came with your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on connecting...it does not, follow instructions that the light on select model PCs. If your PC via software called printer drivers. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to turning off , the PC is available on the drive is reading from or writing to the...
Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year
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... preinstalled right on the keyboard at : http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with setting up and Repair for HP customers with hardware and software questions. http://www.disney.com...389-3970 - Access through options to use when you own. • The HP Newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of warranty. Where Is My PC Documentation? Click the Documentation icon on your desktop, or go to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup ...
... preinstalled right on the keyboard at : http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with setting up and Repair for HP customers with hardware and software questions. http://www.disney.com...389-3970 - Access through options to use when you own. • The HP Newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of warranty. Where Is My PC Documentation? Click the Documentation icon on your desktop, or go to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup ...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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Table of Contents Recovering from Software Problems 1 PC Repair Overview 1 Restarting Your PC 1 Turning Off Your PC 1 Updating Drivers 2 Microsoft System Restore 2 Application Recovery and Driver Recovery 2 System Recovery Overview 3 Creating System Recovery Discs 4 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 4 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 5 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disc Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive Space 7 Troubleshooting 7 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide iii
Table of Contents Recovering from Software Problems 1 PC Repair Overview 1 Restarting Your PC 1 Turning Off Your PC 1 Updating Drivers 2 Microsoft System Restore 2 Application Recovery and Driver Recovery 2 System Recovery Overview 3 Creating System Recovery Discs 4 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 4 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 5 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disc Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive Space 7 Troubleshooting 7 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide iii
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...: • Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can start the Software Repair Wizard by pressing the On button... system recovery image onto CD or DVD discs as restarting your PC by doubleclicking the desktop icon or clicking Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Software Repair Wizard. This may ... Because all the software files that follow. As a backup, you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. You must perform the procedures in the sections that were originally installed...
...: • Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can start the Software Repair Wizard by pressing the On button... system recovery image onto CD or DVD discs as restarting your PC by doubleclicking the desktop icon or clicking Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Software Repair Wizard. This may ... Because all the software files that follow. As a backup, you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. You must perform the procedures in the sections that were originally installed...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft® Windows® XP includes a feature that allows you to restore your PC configuration to that of the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to a previous restore point. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click... point before using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only). The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to an earlier version of the driver if the new one ...
...the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft® Windows® XP includes a feature that allows you to restore your PC configuration to that of the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to a previous restore point. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click... point before using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only). The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to an earlier version of the driver if the new one ...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... Programs. b Select the program you want to remove, 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 install other...
... Programs. b Select the program you want to remove, 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 install other...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... you want to start the recovery process, and then continue with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click HP PC System Recovery. WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or... 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. Then, turn on the PC. Starting System Recovery if the PC is not responding 1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices...
... you want to start the recovery process, and then continue with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click HP PC System Recovery. WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or... 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. Then, turn on the PC. Starting System Recovery if the PC is not responding 1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...it still does not start, read a disc or takes too long to increase the volume. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Active speakers have a power cord and On button and connect to the DVD/CD-ROM drives, and select the problem drive. 5 Click ... or doublelayer DVD+R drive cannot read the other solutions listed in standby mode. Driver program may be corrupted. Speaker cables are turned off your PC: Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 8 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to...
...it still does not start, read a disc or takes too long to increase the volume. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Active speakers have a power cord and On button and connect to the DVD/CD-ROM drives, and select the problem drive. 5 Click ... or doublelayer DVD+R drive cannot read the other solutions listed in standby mode. Driver program may be corrupted. Speaker cables are turned off your PC: Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 8 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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.... Power switch of hard disk drive has failed or is not responding, and click End Task. Cannot install new device driver. Press the Help ? For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and that is about to restart the...be logged in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that doesn't cause a resource conflict. Device driver is usually the user Owner.) 12 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to fail. ...
.... Power switch of hard disk drive has failed or is not responding, and click End Task. Cannot install new device driver. Press the Help ? For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and that is about to restart the...be logged in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that doesn't cause a resource conflict. Device driver is usually the user Owner.) 12 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to fail. ...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may be unavailable. Problem Internet service ... Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 13 Web browser is not set up properly. Do not plug a network cable ...
...button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may be unavailable. Problem Internet service ... Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 13 Web browser is not set up properly. Do not plug a network cable ...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home - 1 year
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...you through the Help & Support Center on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support, where you have your limited warranty period. SW Repair Wizard to http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with setting up... Visit us at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent) (U.S. & Canada). Help & Support Center for help with a qualified support specialist, using your PC. 2 Use the support tools preinstalled right on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. PC Tune-up technical support: 1-800-890-5128 ...
...you through the Help & Support Center on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support, where you have your limited warranty period. SW Repair Wizard to http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with setting up... Visit us at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent) (U.S. & Canada). Help & Support Center for help with a qualified support specialist, using your PC. 2 Use the support tools preinstalled right on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. PC Tune-up technical support: 1-800-890-5128 ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...then lift it off the unit. WARNING: Beware of the panel extended slightly. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. Ensure the hooks on the inside the chassis. 2 Swing open the... front panel and lift it off the chassis. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. Slide ...
...then lift it off the unit. WARNING: Beware of the panel extended slightly. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. Ensure the hooks on the inside the chassis. 2 Swing open the... front panel and lift it off the chassis. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. Slide ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... page 5. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the drive to work with operating system partition). K, L Additional hard disk drives (select models) or may have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. You can replace or upgrade. Also, make sure that you want to remove, as...
... page 5. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the drive to work with operating system partition). K, L Additional hard disk drives (select models) or may have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. You can replace or upgrade. Also, make sure that you want to remove, as...
Getting Started Guide
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..., and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click Copy, select .iso or .gi, and then click Save Image. 3 Insert the CD or DVD from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black and white photograph. however, as new media versions are no adhesives to loosen... only); Creating an image file To make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disclabeling software.
..., and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click Copy, select .iso or .gi, and then click Save Image. 3 Insert the CD or DVD from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black and white photograph. however, as new media versions are no adhesives to loosen... only); Creating an image file To make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disclabeling software.
Getting Started Guide
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...driver updates, access to view a list of previously-received messages. 96 Getting Started Guide To open Updates from HP (select models only) is in the window. Here you important information for your PC: • Product notices • System updates • Tips • Special offers for your PC... received message, open the Help and Support Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on your desktop. Or • Click Start on your PC Messages arrive while you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again. Using the Onscreen Help and ...
...driver updates, access to view a list of previously-received messages. 96 Getting Started Guide To open Updates from HP (select models only) is in the window. Here you important information for your PC: • Product notices • System updates • Tips • Special offers for your PC... received message, open the Help and Support Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on your desktop. Or • Click Start on your PC Messages arrive while you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again. Using the Onscreen Help and ...
Getting Started Guide
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...-channel speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 100 Getting Started Guide connectors cable tunnel 21, 24 PC back 2 symbols on chassis 2 copying CDs and DVDs 63 country/region codes 54 creating CDs 57, 65 ...D data burning in multiple sessions 61 CDs and DVDs 62 files archiving 64 burning tips 62 verifying integrity 62 desktop 6 digital images, managing 45 digital picture 29, 45 work area 46 Direct-to-Disc wizards (MyDVD) 74,...DivX 93 Documentation folder 95 double-sided DVD 52 drive HP Personal Media Drive 39, 42 driver updates, LightScribe 65 Duration 90 DV (camcorder) 92
...-channel speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 100 Getting Started Guide connectors cable tunnel 21, 24 PC back 2 symbols on chassis 2 copying CDs and DVDs 63 country/region codes 54 creating CDs 57, 65 ...D data burning in multiple sessions 61 CDs and DVDs 62 files archiving 64 burning tips 62 verifying integrity 62 desktop 6 digital images, managing 45 digital picture 29, 45 work area 46 Direct-to-Disc wizards (MyDVD) 74,...DivX 93 Documentation folder 95 double-sided DVD 52 drive HP Personal Media Drive 39, 42 driver updates, LightScribe 65 Duration 90 DV (camcorder) 92
Getting Started Guide
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... 7 L labeling discs adhesive labels 68 burnt with iTunes 67 with LightScribe 65 LightScribe 47 backup disc 49 compatible media 65 disc labeling 65 driver updates 65 labeling iTunes discs 67 requirements 66 Live video capture 87 M M4A files 58 magicMoments 88 make muvee 86, 92 manuals, on...58 MPEG4 93 Multi-channel Sound Manager 12 multi-channel speakers 11 connecting 3-connectors 12 connecting 6-connectors 15 selecting for 3-connector PC 12 selecting for 6-connector PC 15 using a microphone 13 multistorage bay 22 music 84 playing with iTunes 51 playing with Windows Media Player 52 music button ...
... 7 L labeling discs adhesive labels 68 burnt with iTunes 67 with LightScribe 65 LightScribe 47 backup disc 49 compatible media 65 disc labeling 65 driver updates 65 labeling iTunes discs 67 requirements 66 Live video capture 87 M M4A files 58 magicMoments 88 make muvee 86, 92 manuals, on...58 MPEG4 93 Multi-channel Sound Manager 12 multi-channel speakers 11 connecting 3-connectors 12 connecting 6-connectors 15 selecting for 3-connector PC 12 selecting for 6-connector PC 15 using a microphone 13 multistorage bay 22 music 84 playing with iTunes 51 playing with Windows Media Player 52 music button ...
Getting Started Guide
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U Updates from HP, using 96 updates, LightScribe drivers 65 updating, system 96 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 93 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 39 Use all music 91 Use font 91 User button 7 User Defined 90 user interfaces 74 V VCD 93 playing with Windows Media Player 55 playing ...
U Updates from HP, using 96 updates, LightScribe drivers 65 updating, system 96 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 93 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 39 Use all music 91 Use font 91 User button 7 User Defined 90 user interfaces 74 V VCD 93 playing with Windows Media Player 55 playing ...