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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...
Getting Started Guide
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... for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the information for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your computer is an... information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. 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 ...
... for your computer Messages arrive while you through the support Web site under the information for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your computer is an... information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. 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 ...
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... released periodically. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Download all available updates and install them onto your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click...
... released periodically. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Download all available updates and install them onto your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click...
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... settings Ability to limit access to create, edit, or delete the account password. Allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Windows Vista provides three types of your computer from the computer. Don't write down passwords unless you can easily figure out, such as some software...
... settings Ability to limit access to create, edit, or delete the account password. Allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Windows Vista provides three types of your computer from the computer. Don't write down passwords unless you can easily figure out, such as some software...
Getting Started Guide
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... becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Get HP software and driver updates. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to you on your computer. To do this program...: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly... drive. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP.
... becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. or image files such as .jpg or .gif. Get HP software and driver updates. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to you on your computer. To do this program...: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly... drive. Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. Import audio, video, and other media files from HP.
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... your particular printer to work with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to your computer, and if the computer has the necessary software installed for ... your printer. Choose the page range (for the printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 53 Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the...
... your particular printer to work with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer, refer to your computer, and if the computer has the necessary software installed for ... your printer. Choose the page range (for the printer. You can print text and graphics from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. Determine the number of pages). Managing Files 53 Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the...
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USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for a software program to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is easier for more than one USB connector. 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 drive and other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. To connect the drive...
USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for a software program to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is easier for more than one USB connector. 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 drive and other storage devices connected to the hard disk drive. To connect the drive...
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... Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is securely and properly connected to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with my USB 2.0 adapter card Your HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card allows (up to see...the drive is recognizing the USB port you try to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 73 For more information. 5 Click Stop to make sure that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by checking in the ...
... Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is securely and properly connected to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with my USB 2.0 adapter card Your HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card allows (up to see...the drive is recognizing the USB port you try to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 73 For more information. 5 Click Stop to make sure that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by checking in the ...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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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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... use a straightened paper clip to open the tray. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Wait at least 30 seconds to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to press the manual release hole. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The... DVD drive, refer to start. For information about restoring and updating drivers. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray.
... use a straightened paper clip to open the tray. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Wait at least 30 seconds to "Updating Drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to press the manual release hole. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The... DVD drive, refer to start. For information about restoring and updating drivers. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray.
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...video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and... then search the online Help for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to see if there is available, the file will play . Possible solution Press the space bar ...
...video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only) and then select Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and... then search the online Help for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to see if there is available, the file will play . Possible solution Press the space bar ...
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...Contact the device vendor directly for details. Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use... pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as part of the system. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , press and hold the On button for Windows Vista. Hard disk drive...
...Contact the device vendor directly for details. Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use... pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that is not recognized as part of the system. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , press and hold the On button for Windows Vista. Hard disk drive...
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...right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to install or uninstall a device driver. Choose a user with the device. Exclamation points do the following: Right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the... or disable devices to see if your device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the instructions for the new device driver to work properly, do not always appear when a device is not working properly. Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system ...
...right-click Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to install or uninstall a device driver. Choose a user with the device. Exclamation points do the following: Right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the... or disable devices to see if your device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the instructions for the new device driver to work properly, do not always appear when a device is not working properly. Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system ...
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... Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. 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 only have to fix your computer if you are...
... Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. 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 only have to fix your computer if you are...
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... 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 To turn off your problem: 1 Click the Windows Start ...Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software program that can remain after performing a restart. When you turn ...
... 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 To turn off your problem: 1 Click the Windows Start ...Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Restarting Your Computer Restarting is a software program that can remain after performing a restart. When you turn ...
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...: Do not skip this last step. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you can reinstall the software program or hardware driver using the Recovery Manager program. (Select models only.) NOTE: To ensure your computer includes the program. You must restart the ...computer when you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows ...
...: Do not skip this last step. If the Recovery Manager program is damaged, you can reinstall the software program or hardware driver using the Recovery Manager program. (Select models only.) NOTE: To ensure your computer includes the program. You must restart the ...computer when you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation: 1 Close all applications and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click the Windows ...
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... recovery discs, you can run a System Recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. Completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - However, you must remove it before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: If your...disk drive. this section to create a set of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that were originally installed on your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any software that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. System Recovery ...
... recovery discs, you can run a System Recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. Completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - However, you must remove it before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: If your...disk drive. this section to create a set of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that were originally installed on your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any software that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. System Recovery ...
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...needed to make it begins where you the number of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu. Running System Recovery from HP Support. The program that you make the set depends on your computer model. The process takes some time to verify that can ... Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you create. Store the Recovery discs in the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to record and store. The number...
...needed to make it begins where you the number of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu. Running System Recovery from HP Support. The program that you make the set depends on your computer model. The process takes some time to verify that can ... Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you create. Store the Recovery discs in the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to record and store. The number...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - User Guide
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...to access your HP TouchSmart PC experience using HP SmartCenter. N Personalize your HP SmartCenter window. G Launch the game Solitaire. find shortcut links and tools; Using the HP TouchSmart PC 25 M ...HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. JA B C Q D P E F O N ML K J I Access HP Advisor, where you can quickly view, edit, and print your HP Photosmart Touch program, where you can be accessed by pressing the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart...
...to access your HP TouchSmart PC experience using HP SmartCenter. N Personalize your HP SmartCenter window. G Launch the game Solitaire. find shortcut links and tools; Using the HP TouchSmart PC 25 M ...HP software and driver updates, get important messages from HP, and access PC Health and Security and PC Help & Tools. JA B C Q D P E F O N ML K J I Access HP Advisor, where you can quickly view, edit, and print your HP Photosmart Touch program, where you can be accessed by pressing the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, pressing All Programs, HP, HP TouchSmart...
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...User Guides folder on the computer, look for your computer by looking in this guide), a printed guide with specific information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. Limited Warranty and Support guide, a printed guide, provides information about your computer where you can download from the User ...information 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...
...User Guides folder on the computer, look for your computer by looking in this guide), a printed guide with specific information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. Limited Warranty and Support guide, a printed guide, provides information about your computer where you can download from the User ...information 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...