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NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, ... (WEP). Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Use a firewall. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows...
NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, ... (WEP). Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Use a firewall. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows...
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...the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to display the file in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. ...3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual ...
...the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to display the file in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. ...3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual ...
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...item to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information... about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you can view ...
...item to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information... about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you can view ...
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Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 10 Getting Started Use a firewall. For more information about ... that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is listed, either your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. The...For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here.
Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 10 Getting Started Use a firewall. For more information about ... that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is listed, either your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. The...For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here.
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... information for your computer by 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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search...
... information for your computer by 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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search...
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... them later. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections...the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ...
... them later. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections...the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your computer is an Internet-based service provided by HP to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ...
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... the onscreen instructions to set up this time, you are ready to register with HP or Compaq, sign up your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the setup...language, it may have completed the steps on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Turning On Your Computer for your computer by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the...and other software may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the computer...
... the onscreen instructions to set up this time, you are ready to register with HP or Compaq, sign up your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the setup...language, it may have completed the steps on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Turning On Your Computer for your computer by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the...and other software may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the computer...
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... Not allowed to change other users, change passwords, change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Turning On Your Computer for others can set the privileges for each user is easy for you to remember but difficult for the First Time...
... Not allowed to change other users, change passwords, change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Turning On Your Computer for others can set the privileges for each user is easy for you to remember but difficult for the First Time...
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... messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. or image files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with the CD. 76 Getting Started Import audio files such ... file with your desktop. With this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Add...
... messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. or image files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with the CD. 76 Getting Started Import audio files such ... file with your desktop. With this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Add...
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.... 2 Select your printing options: Select the printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your computer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer ...to the user manual that come with your printer. In many cases your printer to work with your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 81 Choose the ...
.... 2 Select your printing options: Select the printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. If it does not, follow instructions that came with your computer. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer ...to the user manual that come with your printer. In many cases your printer to work with your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 81 Choose the ...
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Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more ... uses only one external hard disk drive. 98 Getting Started To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the back of the HP Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name...
Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more ... uses only one external hard disk drive. 98 Getting Started To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the back of the HP Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name...
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...the USB port you renamed it, or it may be lit. 2 Check that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is not active, and then click Close. 6 Disconnect the drive from the computer. Wait ...properly connected to install service packs and Windows updates in the Device Manager window. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. A Safe to troubleshoot a drive problem. The name of...
...the USB port you renamed it, or it may be lit. 2 Check that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is not active, and then click Close. 6 Disconnect the drive from the computer. Wait ...properly connected to install service packs and Windows updates in the Device Manager window. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. A Safe to troubleshoot a drive problem. The name of...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 24 System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 27 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 27 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 28 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 24 System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 27 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 27 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 28 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... The recording software may not let you are using the correct disc type when making a copy of files you are recording. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot create (burn) a disc. Verify that you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your computer,... and undamaged. Make sure the disc is available. When using the correct disc type (media) for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in the tray. Wait at least 30 seconds to "Updating...
... The recording software may not let you are using the correct disc type when making a copy of files you are recording. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot create (burn) a disc. Verify that you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your computer,... and undamaged. Make sure the disc is available. When using the correct disc type (media) for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in the tray. Wait at least 30 seconds to "Updating...
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...Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. Troubleshooting Computer Problems ... refer to turn on the computer. If no pins are fuzzy. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed...
...Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for bent pins: If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. Troubleshooting Computer Problems ... refer to turn on the computer. If no pins are fuzzy. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed...
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...Help ? Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as part of the system. You may need an updated driver for details. Contact the device vendor directly for 5 or more seconds to open the Help and Support Center, displays. Turn off the computer...., visit the HP Web site. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use the Windows Task Manager to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt ...
...Help ? Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as part of the system. You may need an updated driver for details. Contact the device vendor directly for 5 or more seconds to open the Help and Support Center, displays. Turn off the computer...., visit the HP Web site. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use the Windows Task Manager to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt ...
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...device conflict, you may be logged in with administrative privileges to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in a yellow circle near the device icon. If it is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. Hardware Installation...Manager, this may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to install or uninstall a device driver. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 Choose a user with the device. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to see if your device is...
...device conflict, you may be logged in with administrative privileges to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation points in a yellow circle near the device icon. If it is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. Hardware Installation...Manager, this may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to install or uninstall a device driver. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 Choose a user with the device. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to see if your device is...
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... Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as restarting your computer, and others require performing a System Recovery from files...
... Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are as simple as restarting your computer, and others require performing a System Recovery from files...
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... some problems that allows your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide When you...again, you restart, the computer reloads the operating system and software into its memory. Or To revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3...
... some problems that allows your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide When you...again, you restart, the computer reloads the operating system and software into its memory. Or To revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3...
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...Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. c Select the program you want to continue with the uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools.... Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC Help & Tools folder, your computer includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. d Click Yes if you...
...Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. c Select the program you want to continue with the uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools.... Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you want to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC Help & Tools folder, your computer includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. d Click Yes if you...