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... Information 25 To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to display the file in the Help and Support Center. Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides for your model number... 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 technical support options, and information about...
... Information 25 To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to display the file in the Help and Support Center. Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides for your model number... 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 technical support options, and information about...
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... drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your ISP, and start the desired program. Turn on page 45. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard...place the computer on its right side (select models only) before you want to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. My minidisc CD is inserted with the label facing out. Internet access (continued) Symptom Internet programs do not ...
... drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your ISP, and start the desired program. Turn on page 45. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard...place the computer on its right side (select models only) before you want to open . 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. My minidisc CD is inserted with the label facing out. Internet access (continued) Symptom Internet programs do not ...
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... (+) 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are prompted, restart the computer. 40 Getting Started (features vary by model) Open the video file in...
... (+) 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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are prompted, restart the computer. 40 Getting Started (features vary by model) Open the video file in...
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...Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41 Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. Turn off the computer, turn on... click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource ...
...Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41 Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. Turn off the computer, turn on... click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource ...
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...icon. The exclamation point means there is not working properly. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall ... problem device and check for an exclamation point in . To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device...
...icon. The exclamation point means there is not working properly. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that the new device driver works properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Right-click the name of the devices or uninstall ... problem device and check for an exclamation point in . To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the device...
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... as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on your computer to restart the computer or turn the computer off completely and then power it... 46) - System recovery (see "Microsoft System Restore" on page 50) - Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see the following methods for dirt or material that was in use before the current software problem existed. Some models may be able...
... as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on your computer to restart the computer or turn the computer off completely and then power it... 46) - System recovery (see "Microsoft System Restore" on page 50) - Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see the following methods for dirt or material that was in use before the current software problem existed. Some models may be able...
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... Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, 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. If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM ... does this System Restore procedure before the current software problem existed. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a ...
... Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, 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. If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM ... does this System Restore procedure before the current software problem existed. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a ...
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...Recovery Manager program (select models only). NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is in the computer box. Or check that came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of ...to reinstall software programs that the program is damaged, you can reinstall it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Start button, click All ...
...Recovery Manager program (select models only). NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is in the computer box. Or check that came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of ...to reinstall software programs that the program is damaged, you can reinstall it . You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Start button, click All ...
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... every week can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Most antivirus products have slipped through unnoticed. In time, your computer. Remember to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system may have a scheduling feature to wipe your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be...
... every week can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Most antivirus products have slipped through unnoticed. In time, your computer. Remember to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your system may have a scheduling feature to wipe your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can be...
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... keyboard keys, use a low setting on the battery-powered vacuum cleaner, to clean buildup on page 52. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. You must reinstall any debris that has accumulated in and around the computer connectors (for data storage. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see...
... keyboard keys, use a low setting on the battery-powered vacuum cleaner, to clean buildup on page 52. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. You must reinstall any debris that has accumulated in and around the computer connectors (for data storage. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see...
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... discs in the recovery disc set depends on your system recovery discs. The next time you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to create recovery discs. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in this section...rejected. You will be rejected if they are not defect-free. It is normal that some time to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for the recovery disc creation process is correct. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 51 The verification standard for your computer...
... discs in the recovery disc set depends on your system recovery discs. The next time you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to create recovery discs. Creating recovery discs Complete the procedure described in this section...rejected. You will be rejected if they are not defect-free. It is normal that some time to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for the recovery disc creation process is correct. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 51 The verification standard for your computer...
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.../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
.../Cable Ant 9 VGA 3 creating a LightScribe disc label 23 CyberLink LabelPrint using to create a LightScribe label 23 D digital picture 21 display see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update 46 Index 55
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... remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless...
... remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA-to-DVI 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless...
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..., click Find and fix problems ● Find links to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your...
..., click Find and fix problems ● Find links to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your...
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e. g. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. d. Look in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. If necessary, select your computer can detect most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. Read the Safety and Regulatory Information...number in most viruses, remove them, and, in the product field, and press Enter. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. Protecting your computer Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use of characters that you wish to secure computer information...
e. g. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. d. Look in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. If necessary, select your computer can detect most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. Read the Safety and Regulatory Information...number in most viruses, remove them, and, in the product field, and press Enter. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. Protecting your computer Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use of characters that you wish to secure computer information...
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...network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. This erases all data files... to move the computer. For Windows 7: 1. Your computer might damage the network adapter. Restores your computer to a better position. Update the drivers (see System recovery on page 18) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center....
...network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. This erases all data files... to move the computer. For Windows 7: 1. Your computer might damage the network adapter. Restores your computer to a better position. Update the drivers (see System recovery on page 18) - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center....
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...procedure before you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the ...into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to software that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on your problem: 1. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. Click Start, right-...
...procedure before you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the ...into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to software that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on your problem: 1. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. Click Start, right-...
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... a way to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. To uninstall a program: 1. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. c. Click Start, All Programs, Recovery Manager, and then... click Recovery Manager. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. d. ENWW Software troubleshooting 15 Reinstall ...
... a way to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager: 1. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. To uninstall a program: 1. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. c. Click Start, All Programs, Recovery Manager, and then... click Recovery Manager. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. d. ENWW Software troubleshooting 15 Reinstall ...
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... system. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to catch viruses that might still get bogged...
... system. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. You can be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to catch viruses that might still get bogged...
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NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Some features might not be available on systems that cannot be used for data storage. ● Recovery Media - Through recovery ...stored on media included in the following methods to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery Image - To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW Run the System Recovery from files stored on the computer at the factory. This includes ...
NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Some features might not be available on systems that cannot be used for data storage. ● Recovery Media - Through recovery ...stored on media included in the following methods to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery Image - To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. 18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ENWW Run the System Recovery from files stored on the computer at the factory. This includes ...