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... or even pages in place. 3 You can copy files from or to suit your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your PC via software called printer drivers. To print: 1 Click File on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select... your printer to remove the diskette, make sure that the light on the PC to work with your printing options: • Select the ...
... or even pages in place. 3 You can copy files from or to suit your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your PC via software called printer drivers. To print: 1 Click File on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select... your printer to remove the diskette, make sure that the light on the PC to work with your printing options: • Select the ...
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
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...Wait at least 30 seconds to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play. Open the file in the tray. Your file ...the video file in a video editor such as WinDVD Creator, and then resave the file in an unsupported format. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to let the DVD drive determine the type of the following directories: • My Computer...
...Wait at least 30 seconds to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Video Symptom Possible solution Some video files do not play. Open the file in the tray. Your file ...the video file in a video editor such as WinDVD Creator, and then resave the file in an unsupported format. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to let the DVD drive determine the type of the following directories: • My Computer...
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Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is not responding, and click End Task. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the connector are not bent. Deselect the ...Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to resolve the resource conflict. Press the Help ? Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for an update. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for 5 or...
Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is not responding, and click End Task. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the connector are not bent. Deselect the ...Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to resolve the resource conflict. Press the Help ? Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for an update. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for 5 or...
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...always appear when a device is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in to your ISP. I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Verify Internet settings, or contact your PC may be causing the device conflict. Verify that the Web browser...not the same. Try to work after installing a new device. doing so 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. 4 Click ...
...always appear when a device is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in to your ISP. I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Verify Internet settings, or contact your PC may be causing the device conflict. Verify that the Web browser...not the same. Try to work after installing a new device. doing so 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. 4 Click ...
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... image. Additionally, your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you are not included in the order listed here. • Restarting your PC • Turning off your PC may eliminate some tracking information...Tools CD" on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. When you turn it . This may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). Turning Off Your PC When you restart, the PC reloads the operating system and software into its memory....
... image. Additionally, your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you are not included in the order listed here. • Restarting your PC • Turning off your PC may eliminate some tracking information...Tools CD" on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. When you turn it . This may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). Turning Off Your PC When you restart, the PC reloads the operating system and software into its memory....
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...PC includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver... displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to a previous restore point. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or...
...PC includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver... displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to a previous restore point. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or...
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... Turn Off Computer, and then Restart to restart the PC. The Full System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the CDs or DVDs. However, you have created since your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you can run... 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...
... Turn Off Computer, and then Restart to restart the PC. The Full System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the CDs or DVDs. However, you have created since your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you can run... 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...
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...: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the keyboard. (You have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 4 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and...
...: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the keyboard. (You have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 4 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and...
Getting Started Guide
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...8226; More memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Limited account may not be able to install or run some drawbacks. • Advantages to multiple user accounts: • Ability to create individual...8226; Ability to limit access to software 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. Follow the simple steps in Windows XP and explains how to ...
...8226; More memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Limited account may not be able to install or run some drawbacks. • Advantages to multiple user accounts: • Ability to create individual...8226; Ability to limit access to software 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. Follow the simple steps in Windows XP and explains how to ...
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 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 be ... the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Test all connected speakers for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your system, in a range from 2/2.1 speaker mode to 5.1 speaker...
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 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 be ... the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Test all connected speakers for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your system, in a range from 2/2.1 speaker mode to 5.1 speaker...
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... on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: • Check volume... 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 If this is turned to the maximum position. See "Application Recovery" in low volume,...
... on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: • Check volume... 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 If this is turned to the maximum position. See "Application Recovery" in low volume,...
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...to smear or paper to curl, and there are introduced, you need to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Enter text for your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately). Click New to loosen. Disc Labeling with LightScribe ...LightScribe (select models only) is a direct disc labeling technology providing you can open Express Labeler from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe...
...to smear or paper to curl, and there are introduced, you need to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Enter text for your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately). Click New to loosen. Disc Labeling with LightScribe ...LightScribe (select models only) is a direct disc labeling technology providing you can open Express Labeler from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe...
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Finding Guides on the Web You can download it from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your PC). • Right-click the title, select Save Target As, specify a location on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose User's Guides. 4 Click an item to save.... 5 Locate the manual 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...
Finding Guides on the Web You can download it from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your PC). • Right-click the title, select Save Target As, specify a location on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose User's Guides. 4 Click an item to save.... 5 Locate the manual 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...
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... them later. Most Support updates delivered by HP to bring you important information for your PC: • Product notices • Tips • Special offers for your desktop. Or • Click Start on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) (select models only)...Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to you can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (...
... them later. Most Support updates delivered by HP to bring you important information for your PC: • Product notices • Tips • Special offers for your desktop. Or • Click Start on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) (select models only)...Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to you can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (...
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...discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 68 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 docking bay 15 docking station, camera 15 documentation, onscreen 105 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DVD Play, features 79 DVDs burning to disc 86 data discs, burning tips 71 erasing rewritable 68 movies, creating 81 ... 95 Fit to music 98 G getting video from Camera 94 H Help and Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power lights 55 automatic on and off feature 54 disconnecting the drive 58 inserting a drive ...
...discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 68 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 docking bay 15 docking station, camera 15 documentation, onscreen 105 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DVD Play, features 79 DVDs burning to disc 86 data discs, burning tips 71 erasing rewritable 68 movies, creating 81 ... 95 Fit to music 98 G getting video from Camera 94 H Help and Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power lights 55 automatic on and off feature 54 disconnecting the drive 58 inserting a drive ...
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... 13 types of buttons 11 using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49... Norton Internet Security configuring 6 registering 6 O optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, managing 60 playing music CDs 63, 65 Q ...
... 13 types of buttons 11 using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49... Norton Internet Security configuring 6 registering 6 O optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, managing 60 playing music CDs 63, 65 Q ...
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... 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 71 style 92, 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 ...Title/Credits 93 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 V VCD...
... 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 71 style 92, 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 ...Title/Credits 93 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 V VCD...