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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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...Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the DVD drive. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. For information about restoring and updating drivers. Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in the User Guide. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Refer to "Updating...a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Wait at least 30 seconds to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. Turn on page 22 for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to let the drive determine the type...
...Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the DVD drive. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. For information about restoring and updating drivers. Clean the disc with the label facing up and centered in the User Guide. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Refer to "Updating...a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. Wait at least 30 seconds to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. Turn on page 22 for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to let the drive determine the type...
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...Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. configured to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Note that you must be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. Press the Sleep button (select ...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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to automatically download codecs. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to...
...Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. configured to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Note that you must be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. Press the Sleep button (select ...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 updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to automatically download codecs. Possible solution Press the space bar or move the mouse to...
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...device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Turn off the computer. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the keyboard at the same time. You may need an updated driver for an update. Refer to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. restart the computer:...on the keyboard to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , ...
...device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Turn off the computer. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the keyboard at the same time. You may need an updated driver for an update. Refer to the Shut Down button and then click Restart. restart the computer:...on the keyboard to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , ...
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... to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for the new device driver to install or uninstall a device driver. If you need to disable one of the system. (continued) A new device does not work after installing a new device. A... does not work . You must be causing the device conflict. If it is not recognized as part of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next ...
... to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for the new device driver to install or uninstall a device driver. If you need to disable one of the system. (continued) A new device does not work after installing a new device. A... does not work . You must be causing the device conflict. If it is not recognized as part of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next ...
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... if you may be able to repair it. NOTE: It is important that follow. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform the computer repair methods in the order described...
... if you may be able to repair it. NOTE: It is important that follow. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Updating Drivers Microsoft System Restore Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform the computer repair methods in the order described...
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... communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. 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 Complete the following procedure to update...
... communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. 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 Complete the following procedure to update...
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NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel....restart the computer when you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is listed in the computer box. If the Recovery Manager program is...
NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to remove, and then click Uninstall. To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel....restart the computer when you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is listed in the computer box. If the Recovery Manager program is...
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...a portion of the hard disk drive that you create from files stored on your hard disk drive. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any software that were originally installed on page 26. To perform a System Recovery from...the recovery discs, you can run a System Recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. The recovery discs you create can create only one set of recovery discs from the Hard Disk Drive" on your computer at the factory. ...
...a portion of the hard disk drive that you create from files stored on your hard disk drive. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any software that were originally installed on page 26. To perform a System Recovery from...the recovery discs, you can run a System Recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. The recovery discs you create can create only one set of recovery discs from the Hard Disk Drive" on your computer at the factory. ...
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To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The program that can quit the process at any time. Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set . ... recovery discs. Label each disc as you create. System Recovery Options System Recovery should be attempted in the following procedures to reinstall the software from HP Support. Through recovery discs that the information written on the keyboard during startup. The number of blank discs needed to make the set depends on...
To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The program that can quit the process at any time. Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set . ... recovery discs. Label each disc as you create. System Recovery Options System Recovery should be attempted in the following procedures to reinstall the software from HP Support. Through recovery discs that the information written on the keyboard during startup. The number of blank discs needed to make the set depends on...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - User Guide
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...to simplify your TV signal. G Launch the game Solitaire. I HG NOTE: If 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. N Personalize your favorite tracks. O Launch Windows ..., where you can be accessed by pressing the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. F Use your media transport controls to control your digital media such as viewing photo slideshows, pausing live TV in North...
...to simplify your TV signal. G Launch the game Solitaire. I HG NOTE: If 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. N Personalize your favorite tracks. O Launch Windows ..., where you can be accessed by pressing the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart Programs, and then HP SmartCenter. F Use your media transport controls to control your digital media such as viewing photo slideshows, pausing live TV in North...
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... about 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...Started guide, or more information on the Web You can try to resolve problems that have been included with specific information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide, a printed guide, provides information about tasks you can find copies of important information on ...
... about 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...Started guide, or more information on the Web You can try to resolve problems that have been included with specific information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide, a printed guide, provides information about tasks you can find copies of important information on ...
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...cursor speed GS-29 customizing keyboard buttons GS-25 D Declaration of Conformity, WS- 9 desktop switching from Media Center GS-80 digital camera, using HP Photosmart Touch UG- 34 digital images GS-129 working with UG- 34 digital picture GS-61, GS-129 digital video camera capture GS-142 ...Troubleshooting, TM- 11 dock printer UG- 5 documentation, onscreen GS-1 Drivers, update, TM- 22 DV camera capture GS-142 DVD drive slot UG- 2 indicator light UG- 2 DVD movies changing audio settings GS-116 language GS-113 playing in Media Center GS-112 DVD Play, features GS-46 54 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide
...cursor speed GS-29 customizing keyboard buttons GS-25 D Declaration of Conformity, WS- 9 desktop switching from Media Center GS-80 digital camera, using HP Photosmart Touch UG- 34 digital images GS-129 working with UG- 34 digital picture GS-61, GS-129 digital video camera capture GS-142 ...Troubleshooting, TM- 11 dock printer UG- 5 documentation, onscreen GS-1 Drivers, update, TM- 22 DV camera capture GS-142 DVD drive slot UG- 2 indicator light UG- 2 DVD movies changing audio settings GS-116 language GS-113 playing in Media Center GS-112 DVD Play, features GS-46 54 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide
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...-10 sleep mode button GS-22 slide show displaying information about pictures GS-132 viewing pictures GS-132 viewing with music GS-132 Software and Driver Reinstallation, TM- 24 software programs DVDPlay GS-46 Windows Movie Maker GS-48 sorting TV programs by category GS-172 by date GS-172 by...-163 setting up a download method GS-160 using the More information button GS-159 viewing GS-159 touch screen UG- 21, 23 creating notes in HP TouchSmart Calendar UG- 32 selecting UG- 21 using Tablet PC software UG- 43 using Windows Journal UG- 43 touch screen UG- 1 troubleshooting remote sensor GS-35...
...-10 sleep mode button GS-22 slide show displaying information about pictures GS-132 viewing pictures GS-132 viewing with music GS-132 Software and Driver Reinstallation, TM- 24 software programs DVDPlay GS-46 Windows Movie Maker GS-48 sorting TV programs by category GS-172 by date GS-172 by...-163 setting up a download method GS-160 using the More information button GS-159 viewing GS-159 touch screen UG- 21, 23 creating notes in HP TouchSmart Calendar UG- 32 selecting UG- 21 using Tablet PC software UG- 43 using Windows Journal UG- 43 touch screen UG- 1 troubleshooting remote sensor GS-35...
HP TouchSmart IQ770 Desktop PC - Warranty and Support Guide (1 year-hardware)
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...symantec.com/techsupp 14 Registration is preinstalled on your computer through the Help and Support Center. Visit us at: http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to Get Help Follow these steps when you need help 1 Check the setup poster and product documentation for help ...number, and date of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more . Support Information Don't Forget to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 5 If you have not solved the problem, call , please have your limited warranty period....
...symantec.com/techsupp 14 Registration is preinstalled on your computer through the Help and Support Center. Visit us at: http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to Get Help Follow these steps when you need help 1 Check the setup poster and product documentation for help ...number, and date of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more . Support Information Don't Forget to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 5 If you have not solved the problem, call , please have your limited warranty period....