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... network from unauthorized access. 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 Web browser. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http://www...home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Go to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or...
... network from unauthorized access. 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 Web browser. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http://www...home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Go to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or...
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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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... The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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 the taskbar....HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the information for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. You can find links to driver...
... The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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 the taskbar....HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the information for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. You can find links to driver...
Getting Started Guide
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... window. 3 Click Network adapters. 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...to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 14 Getting Started The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy ...
... window. 3 Click Network adapters. 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...to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 14 Getting Started The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy ...
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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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.... 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. 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 (select models...Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to technical support options, and information about your desktop. Here you through the support Web site under...
.... 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. 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 (select models...Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to technical support options, and information about your desktop. Here you through the support Web site under...
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..., and your privacy, use the computer for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you receive...
..., and your privacy, use the computer for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you receive...
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... to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to software for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to password-protected files...basic guide when choosing your password: Choose a password that is allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Turning On Your Computer for other users, change passwords, change other user settings or passwords. Users who log on the computer stays...
... to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to software for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to password-protected files...basic guide when choosing your password: Choose a password that is allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Turning On Your Computer for other users, change passwords, change other user settings or passwords. Users who log on the computer stays...
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....mpg; To do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 86 Getting Started Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Edit and preview files. Create .avi and .wmv (.... Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to a Web server. With this program: Backup My PC (select models only) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Create computer backup files to protect...
....mpg; To do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 86 Getting Started Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Edit and preview files. Create .avi and .wmv (.... Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to a Web server. With this program: Backup My PC (select models only) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Create computer backup files to protect...
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...software installed for the printer. Managing Files 91 You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. Determine the number of pages). If it does not, follow instructions that came... your printer. Choose the page range (for your particular printer to work with your computer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu...
...software installed for the printer. Managing Files 91 You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Select all pages, current page, or range of copies. Determine the number of pages). If it does not, follow instructions that came... your printer. Choose the page range (for your particular printer to work with your computer. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for example: all , odd, or even pages in a range. 3 Click OK or Print. Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu...
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...drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into an available USB port on the back of the HP Media 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 information. Plug the square end ...of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive...
...drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into an available USB port on the back of the HP Media 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 information. Plug the square end ...of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive...
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Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have Internet access. The name of the drive may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of your system. Refer to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of .../sec.). For more information. If you are issued to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is turned on . Contact Microsoft Customer Service for information about ...
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have Internet access. The name of the drive may appear as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of your system. Refer to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of .../sec.). For more information. If you are issued to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is turned on . Contact Microsoft Customer Service for information about ...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
... Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
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...DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you want to start. If you specify the same drive in the tray. On all Slimline computers, the...disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Ensure the disc is in the correct drive, and that it is falling down on page 22. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. use a different disc. Some recording programs can fit into the recess inside the computer. I cannot create (record)...
...DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you want to start. If you specify the same drive in the tray. On all Slimline computers, the...disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Ensure the disc is in the correct drive, and that it is falling down on page 22. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. use a different disc. Some recording programs can fit into the recess inside the computer. I cannot create (record)...
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...Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) 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 codec. Press the On button on the keyboard, to download the codec file. Screen is when I play . For more ...information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to the wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the monitor and to update the...
...Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) 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 codec. Press the On button on the keyboard, to download the codec file. Screen is when I play . For more ...information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to the wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the monitor and to update the...
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... the Arrow button next to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Ensure that all...
... the Arrow button next to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Ensure that all...
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...Click the General tab to the Lock button, and then click Restart. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 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 the devices ...a device conflict or problem with the device. Possible solution To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, and the device driver is listed in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. The exclamation point means there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and ...
...Click the General tab to the Lock button, and then click Restart. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 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 the devices ...a device conflict or problem with the device. Possible solution To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, and the device driver is listed in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. The exclamation point means there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and ...
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...as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. You must perform the computer repair methods in ...Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to repair it on your computer works improperly or stops because of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for each method. To turn off your computer if you are experiencing software problems. The ...
...as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. You must perform the computer repair methods in ...Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to repair it on your computer works improperly or stops because of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for each method. To turn off your computer if you are experiencing software problems. The ...
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... not use the System Recovery program. Check whether your program is there. Repairing Software Problems 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can also set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that time and date. Microsoft System Restore...
... not use the System Recovery program. Check whether your program is there. Repairing Software Problems 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can also set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that time and date. Microsoft System Restore...
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...CD or DVD Writer drive, or other drive that can delete the recovery image if you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have made recovery discs. The recovery image... installed on page 25. Choosing Recovery Discs There are several advantages to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not skip this process. Furthermore, the recovery discs you must use high-quality discs. To reinstall a program using ...
...CD or DVD Writer drive, or other drive that can delete the recovery image if you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have made recovery discs. The recovery image... installed on page 25. Choosing Recovery Discs There are several advantages to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. NOTE: Do not skip this process. Furthermore, the recovery discs you must use high-quality discs. To reinstall a program using ...
