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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). NOTE: If there are...
... 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). NOTE: If there are...
Getting Started Guide
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... click Help and Support. Using the PC & Help Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your computer model. 2 Getting Started Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver...
... click Help and Support. Using the PC & Help Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your computer model. 2 Getting Started Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver...
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... computer. You can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are released, from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. To get...
... computer. You can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are released, from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. To get...
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... user of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Windows Vista provides three types of your password: Choose a password that is easy for others can set the privileges for each user is allowed to...
... user of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Windows Vista provides three types of your password: Choose a password that is easy for others can set the privileges for each user is allowed to...
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...Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Add music files (.mp3). You may have a software update CD included with your desktop. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts....that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 48 Getting Started Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Get HP software and driver updates. To do this CD before using the convenient shopping search engine. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files...
...Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Add music files (.mp3). You may have a software update CD included with your desktop. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts....that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 48 Getting Started Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Get HP software and driver updates. To do this CD before using the convenient shopping search engine. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files...
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... graphics from your computer by means of copies. Determine the number of software programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Choose the page range (for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range...
... graphics from your computer by means of copies. Determine the number of software programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to install the specific printer driver manually. Choose the page range (for the printer. Select all pages, current page, or range...
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... use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Also, it into an available USB port on your computer. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it is assigned. HP recommends renaming a drive if you connect and disconnect this... typing in a new name. Refer to your computer. To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the HP Media Drive. Some programs may not be able to the hard disk drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive. You can ...
... use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Also, it into an available USB port on your computer. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it is assigned. HP recommends renaming a drive if you connect and disconnect this... typing in a new name. Refer to your computer. To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the HP Media Drive. Some programs may not be able to the hard disk drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk drive. You can ...
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... is turned on the front of your data, Write Cache Enable is securely and properly connected to the maximum burst rate of your HP Media Drive. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). Data transfer rate seems slow with the... Enable does not stay enabled For protection of the drive should 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. Drive does not...
... is turned on the front of your data, Write Cache Enable is securely and properly connected to the maximum burst rate of your HP Media Drive. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of 480MB/sec.). Data transfer rate seems slow with the... Enable does not stay enabled For protection of the drive should 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. Drive does not...
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... 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18 Miscellaneous ...20 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...
... 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18 Miscellaneous ...20 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...
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... for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the User Guide.... Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 If you suspect a problem with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to let the drive determine the type of media. CD and DVD Drives ...
... for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the User Guide.... Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 If you suspect a problem with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to let the drive determine the type of media. CD and DVD Drives ...
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...resolution setting in Windows Media Player. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Codec error messages appear Open the file in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Ensure Windows Media Player is an update available ...for codec. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. If the correct codec is not available, check to resume from sleep mode. Error message:...
...resolution setting in Windows Media Player. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Codec error messages appear Open the file in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Ensure Windows Media Player is an update available ...for codec. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. If the correct codec is not available, check to resume from sleep mode. Error message:...
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...Manager to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide b Click the arrow next to close any programs not responding ... on the keyboard to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. You may need an updated driver for an update. restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key,...
...Manager to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide b Click the arrow next to close any programs not responding ... on the keyboard to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. You may need an updated driver for an update. restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key,...
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... the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in with administrative privileges to install or uninstall a device driver. To resolve a device conflict, you may be logged in a yellow circle near the device icon. Possible solution Restart the computer, ...Lock button, and then click Restart. If it is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. To uninstall the old driver for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A new device is enabled and working properly. 4 ...
... the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in with administrative privileges to install or uninstall a device driver. To resolve a device conflict, you may be logged in a yellow circle near the device icon. Possible solution Restart the computer, ...Lock button, and then click Restart. If it is a device conflict or problem with administrative privileges. To uninstall the old driver for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A new device is enabled and working properly. 4 ...
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... Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to fix your hard disk drive. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are in the sections that you perform the computer repair methods in the order described...
... Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to fix your hard disk drive. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are in the sections that you perform the computer repair methods in the order described...
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...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 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software...Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you want to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Complete the following procedure ...
...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 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software...Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose driver you want to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Complete the following procedure ...
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... 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. c Select the program you can reinstall the software program or hardware driver using the Recovery Manager program. (Select...uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
... 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. c Select the program you can reinstall the software program or hardware driver using the Recovery Manager program. (Select...uninstall process. 3 Click the Windows Start Button. 4 Click All Programs. 5 Click PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Recovery Manager. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 When you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
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...recovery image is a file that contains a copy of repairing your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of recovery discs from a set of...the recovery image if you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Recovery Discs - System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To create recovery discs, perform the procedure in this includes deleting all data files you would like to create a set of ...
...recovery image is a file that contains a copy of repairing your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of recovery discs from a set of...the recovery image if you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Recovery Discs - System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To create recovery discs, perform the procedure in this includes deleting all data files you would like to create a set of ...
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... discs. Through recovery discs purchased from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of discs in a safe place. Running System Recovery from HP Support. Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The number of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu...your computer model. To create Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click All Programs. 4 Click PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Recovery Disc Creation. 6 The Recovery Disc Creator window appears. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. To purchase recovery discs, go to...
... discs. Through recovery discs purchased from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of discs in a safe place. Running System Recovery from HP Support. Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The number of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu...your computer model. To create Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click All Programs. 4 Click PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Recovery Disc Creation. 6 The Recovery Disc Creator window appears. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. To purchase recovery discs, go to...
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...to a previous window. O Launch Windows Media Center so you can find PC storage and HP warranty information, get HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. C Get the latest weather forecast for family members, schedule... have set up reminders. See "Other HP SmartCenter Features" on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. N Personalize your area. Q Use the Back button to move back to the Windows Vista Desktop. K Launch Internet Explorer so you can...
...to a previous window. O Launch Windows Media Center so you can find PC storage and HP warranty information, get HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. C Get the latest weather forecast for family members, schedule... have set up reminders. See "Other HP SmartCenter Features" on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. N Personalize your area. Q Use the Back button to move back to the Windows Vista Desktop. K Launch Internet Explorer so you can...
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...in the User Guides folder on your computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the Web You can try to view the guide. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide and other guides that may occur when you want to ease the recovery of important information on the computer, ...look for your computer by looking 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 the hardware and the software programs included with your computer should problems arise...
...in the User Guides folder on your computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the Web You can try to view the guide. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide and other guides that may occur when you want to ease the recovery of important information on the computer, ...look for your computer by looking 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 the hardware and the software programs included with your computer should problems arise...