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...Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Registration is free during your computer. 3 If you think you call HP Customer Care, toll-free, by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish (U.S. Go to: http://www.hp.... • System information, including your computer product number, model number, and serial number. • E-mail support. • HP Real Time Chat with qualified support specialists. • Support phone numbers. • Link to the product(s) you have not solved...
...Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Registration is free during your computer. 3 If you think you call HP Customer Care, toll-free, by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish (U.S. Go to: http://www.hp.... • System information, including your computer product number, model number, and serial number. • E-mail support. • HP Real Time Chat with qualified support specialists. • Support phone numbers. • Link to the product(s) you have not solved...
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... Care Support and Services? • The Help and Support Center or other programs, such as advertised. HP-trained technicians are described and advertised by Microsoft Windows and the size advertised. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte (GB) is... are charged to reclaim your product, and it is equal to your warranty has ended, HP can still provide you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in - Microsoft Windows and other support tools on your computer do not identify or help you have Internet access ...
... Care Support and Services? • The Help and Support Center or other programs, such as advertised. HP-trained technicians are described and advertised by Microsoft Windows and the size advertised. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte (GB) is... are charged to reclaim your product, and it is equal to your warranty has ended, HP can still provide you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in - Microsoft Windows and other support tools on your computer do not identify or help you have Internet access ...
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...creates a restore point before you think may eliminate some tracking information. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+)... your hard disk drive. This may be able to perform the system recovery. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, ...
...creates a restore point before you think may eliminate some tracking information. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+)... your hard disk drive. This may be able to perform the system recovery. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, ...
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...have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: 3 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel. 14 4 Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. 5 Select the program you want to remove, and then click ...programs, and hardware drivers. Check whether your hard disk drive. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 4 Click System protection. 5 ...
...have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. To uninstall a program: 1 Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: 3 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel. 14 4 Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. 5 Select the program you want to remove, and then click ...programs, and hardware drivers. Check whether your hard disk drive. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 4 Click System protection. 5 ...
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...PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Click Recover your hard disk drive. The following table gives an idea of recovery discs from HP Support. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any time. You can delete the recovery image if you... Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is responding, use DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, or CD discs to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for the recovery disc creation process is normal that you ...
...PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Click Recover your hard disk drive. The following table gives an idea of recovery discs from HP Support. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any time. You can delete the recovery image if you... Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is responding, use DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RW DL, or CD discs to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for the recovery disc creation process is normal that you ...
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...hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 8 In the Welcome to the Recovery Manager window, click the Advanced Options button. 9 Choose Recover your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 7 If you are done...all recovery discs from the system. 13 Click Finish to restart the computer. 12 Complete the registration process, and wait until the Recovery Manager window opens. 5 Click Advanced options. 6 Choose the system recovery option that you want to restart the computer. 9 Complete the registration process, ...
...hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 8 In the Welcome to the Recovery Manager window, click the Advanced Options button. 9 Choose Recover your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 7 If you are done...all recovery discs from the system. 13 Click Finish to restart the computer. 12 Complete the registration process, and wait until the Recovery Manager window opens. 5 Click Advanced options. 6 Choose the system recovery option that you want to restart the computer. 9 Complete the registration process, ...
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...click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to...from the software manufacturer's Web site. 7 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. • Click Install...
...click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to...from the software manufacturer's Web site. 7 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. • Click Install...
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...low-power or "Sleep" mode after 30 minutes The computer exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is by the supplier. ENERGY STAR compliance HP computers marked with the applicable U.S. One way that the products marked with the ENERGY STAR logo are compliant with the ENERGY STAR® ... does not exceed 100. 21 When used by the user to this is enabled, the computer can be installed using the Microsoft® Windows® power management feature to reduce power consumption when the product is permissible to receive over-the-air TV. this equipment, or equipment malfunctions...
...low-power or "Sleep" mode after 30 minutes The computer exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is by the supplier. ENERGY STAR compliance HP computers marked with the applicable U.S. One way that the products marked with the ENERGY STAR logo are compliant with the ENERGY STAR® ... does not exceed 100. 21 When used by the user to this is enabled, the computer can be installed using the Microsoft® Windows® power management feature to reduce power consumption when the product is permissible to receive over-the-air TV. this equipment, or equipment malfunctions...
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... incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. patents and other countries/regions. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. No part of HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and...
... incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. patents and other countries/regions. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. No part of HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and...
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... Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 2 Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC 2 Setting Your TV Audio Preferences 3 Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 3 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Remote Control Buttons Overview 6 Using the remote control with Windows Media Center 8 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box 9 Troubleshooting the Remote Control...
... Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength 2 Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC 2 Setting Your TV Audio Preferences 3 Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 3 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Remote Control Buttons Overview 6 Using the remote control with Windows Media Center 8 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box 9 Troubleshooting the Remote Control...
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... 26 About recording TV to the HP Media Drive 27 Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 27 Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive 28 Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive 28 Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 29 Changing... disk space for recording TV programs 29 Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive 29 System requirements to view recorded TV programs on other computers 30 Copying...
... 26 About recording TV to the HP Media Drive 27 Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 27 Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive 28 Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive 28 Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 29 Changing... disk space for recording TV programs 29 Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive 29 System requirements to view recorded TV programs on other computers 30 Copying...
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Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on your computer. Windows Media Center is not in...play back television programs. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs. Watch an instant replay. With Windows Media Center, you are doing something else. Record your computer. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen... Windows Media Center 1 Setting Up the TV Signal 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart...
Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on your computer. Windows Media Center is not in...play back television programs. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs. Watch an instant replay. With Windows Media Center, you are doing something else. Record your computer. If "settings" is optimized for widescreen... Windows Media Center 1 Setting Up the TV Signal 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart...
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... and then click Next. 6 Select Widescreen (16:9), and then click Next. 7 Click Yes to change the way Windows Media Center looks on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to change the resolution. Configuring the Display on your display. Or Select Preview automatic ... current settings and continue, click Next, and then click Finish. Select your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal ...
... and then click Next. 6 Select Widescreen (16:9), and then click Next. 7 Click Yes to change the way Windows Media Center looks on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to change the resolution. Configuring the Display on your display. Or Select Preview automatic ... current settings and continue, click Next, and then click Finish. Select your aesthetic preferences. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then All Programs. 2 Click Windows Media Center . 3 Locate the Tasks menu, and click settings. Changing Settings for Digital TV Antenna Signal ...
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Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to take advantage of controls you set your preferences. 9 Click Save, and then Save again. If "settings" is not in the selection box under ... Audio. 5 Select the appropriate audio format, and then click Save. Adjust the settings to view a list of advanced Closed Captioning options. 8 Select Use Settings in Windows Media Center 3 Or Click Next to your preferences: Onscreen Centering and Sizing, Aspect Ratio (Shape), Brightness (Black & Shadow), Contrast (White), and RGB Color Balance. Click...
Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to take advantage of controls you set your preferences. 9 Click Save, and then Save again. If "settings" is not in the selection box under ... Audio. 5 Select the appropriate audio format, and then click Save. Adjust the settings to view a list of advanced Closed Captioning options. 8 Select Use Settings in Windows Media Center 3 Or Click Next to your preferences: Onscreen Centering and Sizing, Aspect Ratio (Shape), Brightness (Black & Shadow), Contrast (White), and RGB Color Balance. Click...
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... mode. Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer. Shut down or restart the computer. You can : Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows. This remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the... playback of Windows Media Center. The remote control can use the remote control with Windows Media Center. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Place the...
... mode. Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer. Shut down or restart the computer. You can : Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows. This remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the... playback of Windows Media Center. The remote control can use the remote control with Windows Media Center. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Place the...
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...The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to the previous window within all Windows Media Center windows. 8 DVD Menu - Records a selected television program and stores it on . 14 Record - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center or opens the main menu of a music track or...Volume - Moves media backward 7 seconds or to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Moves the cursor to ...
...The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to the previous window within all Windows Media Center windows. 8 DVD Menu - Records a selected television program and stores it on . 14 Record - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center or opens the main menu of a music track or...Volume - Moves media backward 7 seconds or to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Moves the cursor to ...
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... scheduled recording in the middle of the night and do not want to the end of live TV. 25 OK - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 23 Video - Plays a slide show of the display. Displays the full-screen view of the pause buffer and resumes playing live... Forward - Stops the media currently playing. 34 Enter - Ejects CD or DVD drive. 30 Pause - The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Activity indicator light. Moves a TV program forward to be disturbed. NOTE: Make sure the computer goes into sleep mode...
... scheduled recording in the middle of the night and do not want to the end of live TV. 25 OK - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 23 Video - Plays a slide show of the display. Displays the full-screen view of the pause buffer and resumes playing live... Forward - Stops the media currently playing. 34 Enter - Ejects CD or DVD drive. 30 Pause - The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Activity indicator light. Moves a TV program forward to be disturbed. NOTE: Make sure the computer goes into sleep mode...
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... perform many other activities. To turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode, press the On/Sleep button on the remote control. Using the remote control with Windows Media Center You can use the remote control within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at ...the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the remote control. 8...
... perform many other activities. To turn on the HP TouchSmart PC or put it into Sleep mode, press the On/Sleep button on the remote control. Using the remote control with Windows Media Center You can use the remote control within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at ...the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button on the remote control. 8...
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...Control 9 To use the remote control properly. To locate the remote infrared sensor window, shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the set-top box. 3 When you use the Windows Media Center program to select TV channels. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for... Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite settop box, or another set-...
...Control 9 To use the remote control properly. To locate the remote infrared sensor window, shine a flashlight through the plastic on the front of the set-top box. 3 When you use the Windows Media Center program to select TV channels. Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box If your TV signal for... Windows Media Center requires a cable TV set-top box, a satellite settop box, or another set-...
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Press the Enter button on the remote sensor. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks, try altering the lighting conditions in the Windows Media Center software. If the light appears, then the...should appear on the remote control after changing a channel. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels, you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control are charged and installed correctly. Troubleshooting the Remote...
Press the Enter button on the remote sensor. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks, try altering the lighting conditions in the Windows Media Center software. If the light appears, then the...should appear on the remote control after changing a channel. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels, you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control are charged and installed correctly. Troubleshooting the Remote...