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... WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. NOTE: If you did not set up with an ISP. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or... the driver for the device is listed, either the computer does not have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and...
... WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. NOTE: If you did not set up with an ISP. If you have an integrated WLAN device, or... the driver for the device is listed, either the computer does not have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and...
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... account may have access to use most software and change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up the user account. Standard User: Is not allowed to install or run some software. You...
... account may have access to use most software and change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to install software and drivers that are compatible with several people, you can set up the user account. Standard User: Is not allowed to install or run some software. You...
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Get HP software and driver updates. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Record audio and video files to a Web server. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that...as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Edit and preview files. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi,...
Get HP software and driver updates. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Record audio and video files to a Web server. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that...as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Edit and preview files. With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your desktop. Import audio files such as .jpg or .gif. video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi,...
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... computer). Or Right-click the title, click Save Target As, specify a location on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides for your... in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to view it is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your keyboard. To open the ...
... computer). Or Right-click the title, click Save Target As, specify a location on the computer where you can find links to driver updates, access to http://www.hp.com/support in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides for your... in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to view it is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . Or Click the Windows Vista start button on your keyboard. To open the ...
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... start button, and then click Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you want to start. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. My minidisc CD is inserted with the label facing... the computer on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Turn on page 57.
... start button, and then click Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you want to start. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. My minidisc CD is inserted with the label facing... the computer on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Turn on page 57.
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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 must be connected to the Internet to your computer. I cannot play video files that you are on...
... (+) 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 must be connected to the Internet to your computer. I cannot play video files that you are on...
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...the external device, and then turn on the computer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For details, refer to resolve the resource conflict. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 You may need to ...accepting the changes. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. A new device does not work. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Hardware installation Symptom A new...
...the external device, and then turn on the computer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For details, refer to resolve the resource conflict. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53 You may need to ...accepting the changes. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. A new device does not work. For HP peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Hardware installation Symptom A new...
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... (features vary by model) To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is not working properly. 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 ...Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in a ...
... (features vary by model) To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, but the device driver is not working properly. 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 ...Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in a ...
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... the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to repair it. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. ... support additional types, such as restarting your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on page 63 for details.) Updating drivers A driver is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under...
... the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to repair it. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. ... support additional types, such as restarting your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on page 63 for details.) Updating drivers A driver is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under...
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...and then 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. 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. Or To revert to create a restore point. 6 Click Create. 7 Follow the...
...and then 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. 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. Or To revert to create a restore point. 6 Click Create. 7 Follow the...
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... 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software programs that came with your program is damaged, you...not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. Check that the program is still available from the Recovery Manager. A list of...
... 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, click Reinstall software programs that came with your program is damaged, you...not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. Check that the program is still available from the Recovery Manager. A list of...
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... catch anything that may still get bogged down your computer. Using Windows Updates can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Remember to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Also, be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of surprises in good condition, as well...
... catch anything that may still get bogged down your computer. Using Windows Updates can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Remember to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Also, be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of surprises in good condition, as well...
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... a DVD writer. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. You may be rejected. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Furthermore, the recovery discs you have created. You must reinstall any software that some of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on page 64. NOTE...
... a DVD writer. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. You may be rejected. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Furthermore, the recovery discs you have created. You must reinstall any software that some of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on page 64. NOTE...
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... F11 key on the disc is responding, use these steps to perform a system recovery. To purchase recovery discs, go 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. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click.... The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you make the set depends on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
... F11 key on the disc is responding, use these steps to perform a system recovery. To purchase recovery discs, go 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. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click.... The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you make the set depends on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
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... the Welcome to Microsoft Windows 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 connected to get critical updates from...software manufacturer's Web site. 5 Use Windows Update to -date security software. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to it, and then turn the computer back on. 4 Reinstall software that came in the box. The ...
... the Welcome to Microsoft Windows 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 connected to get critical updates from...software manufacturer's Web site. 5 Use Windows Update to -date security software. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to it, and then turn the computer back on. 4 Reinstall software that came in the box. The ...
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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
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..., and for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual 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 memory module could damage the system. Removing and Replacing Memory The motherboard contains... of your computer, and then click Search. Avoid touching the memory chips. 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Be careful to http://www.hp.com/support in -line memory modules). Touching the gold contacts may damage the module. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care.
..., and for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual 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 memory module could damage the system. Removing and Replacing Memory The motherboard contains... of your computer, and then click Search. Avoid touching the memory chips. 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Be careful to http://www.hp.com/support in -line memory modules). Touching the gold contacts may damage the module. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care.
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HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. NOTE: If the new card or .... The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - or as required. Replacing a PCI Card IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can replace the modem card with a new modem card or another...
HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. NOTE: If the new card or .... The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - or as required. Replacing a PCI Card IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can replace the modem card with a new modem card or another...
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... recheck all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI-E slot. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23 HP recommends that you can replace the graphics card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - supplied by the card manufacturer if you are installing another PCI-E card in the card slot...
... recheck all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI-E slot. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23 HP recommends that you can replace the graphics card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - supplied by the card manufacturer if you are installing another PCI-E card in the card slot...
