Warranty and Support Guide
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... works improperly or stops because of device for which clears some problems that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. If your hard disk drive. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
... works improperly or stops because of device for which clears some problems that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. If your hard disk drive. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... disc slot. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to turn the computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on the hard disk drive will prompt you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is not responding, press and hold the On button until the Recovery Manager window opens. 5 Click Advanced options...
... disc slot. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to turn the computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on the hard disk drive will prompt you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is not responding, press and hold the On button until the Recovery Manager window opens. 5 Click Advanced options...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... working in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. • Avoid using this device, basic safety precautions should not exceed 4. Any other means will invalidate the approval of fire. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle. The approval of this modem is INVALIDATED if the apparatus is used with or connected to external software...
... working in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. • Avoid using this device, basic safety precautions should not exceed 4. Any other means will invalidate the approval of fire. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle. The approval of this modem is INVALIDATED if the apparatus is used with or connected to external software...
Getting Started Guide
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... cannot access Setup Utility. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of six characters). Do not store passwords in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. It must be set the password with number keys on Windows Vista passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in a secure place. CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you want to control access...
... cannot access Setup Utility. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of six characters). Do not store passwords in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. It must be set the password with number keys on Windows Vista passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in a secure place. CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you want to control access...
Getting Started Guide
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... the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47...
... the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47...
Getting Started
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Or Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to front panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the...
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Or Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to front panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the...
Getting Started
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... figure out, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. You can use personal information that others to guess. For example, if you set in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to eight letters and numbers, and it with the same keys. CAUTION: If you...
... figure out, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. You can use personal information that others to guess. For example, if you set in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to eight letters and numbers, and it with the same keys. CAUTION: If you...
Getting Started
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line...
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line...
Getting Started Guide
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... speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers...
... speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers...
Warranty
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...; (e) maintain an environment consistent with sufficient, free, and safe access to and use of a Customer Self Repair (CSR) part that you are required to replace yourself based on availability of incidental or consequential damages, so the above disclaimer may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third-party options, and/or substituting options. HP may, at its sole discretion, determine...
...; (e) maintain an environment consistent with sufficient, free, and safe access to and use of a Customer Self Repair (CSR) part that you are required to replace yourself based on availability of incidental or consequential damages, so the above disclaimer may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third-party options, and/or substituting options. HP may, at its sole discretion, determine...
Warranty
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... any problems setting up . During development, the computer must be included with setting up your specific needs. Refer to meet your system and turning it left our factory. This must pass extensive quality tests to the setup poster included with your system for help with your system. All software titles below . The User Guides are key benefits for quality and reliability. Documentation is working...
... any problems setting up . During development, the computer must be included with setting up your specific needs. Refer to meet your system and turning it left our factory. This must pass extensive quality tests to the setup poster included with your system for help with your system. All software titles below . The User Guides are key benefits for quality and reliability. Documentation is working...
Warranty
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... consumer replaceable. Go to the setup poster included with it! Refer to the Support Web site listed earlier in your computer model. Any hardware upgrades that are covered during the warranty period. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong. Thank you have parts replaced, you for help with setting up and running is...
... consumer replaceable. Go to the setup poster included with it! Refer to the Support Web site listed earlier in your computer model. Any hardware upgrades that are covered during the warranty period. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong. Thank you have parts replaced, you for help with setting up and running is...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the list before recording the files to disc. Use a CD-R disc, not a CD-RW disc. Use a CD instead of disc. I cannot add data to your PC. When using a CD-R disc, make space available by removing one or more data files) when recording data. Close all programs and windows and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to add more tracks from a network drive to a DVD. Refer...
... the list before recording the files to disc. Use a CD-R disc, not a CD-RW disc. Use a CD instead of disc. I cannot add data to your PC. When using a CD-R disc, make space available by removing one or more data files) when recording data. Close all programs and windows and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to add more tracks from a network drive to a DVD. Refer...
PC Troubleshooting
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... is installed and set up to the modem connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in a yellow circle near the device icon. Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. Note that your PC may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
... is installed and set up to the modem connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in a yellow circle near the device icon. Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. Note that your PC may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Esc keys on the keyboard at the same time to save your changes in the selected application (Ctrl+S is the keyboard command for replacement details. Mouse does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is not detected. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 11 Keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is within the range of the receiver. • Replace the batteries...
... Esc keys on the keyboard at the same time to save your changes in the selected application (Ctrl+S is the keyboard command for replacement details. Mouse does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is not detected. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 11 Keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is within the range of the receiver. • Replace the batteries...
PC Troubleshooting
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... card reader. Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Some cards have a Read/Write or Security switch on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus (+) sign next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial...
... card reader. Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Some cards have a Read/Write or Security switch on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus (+) sign next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial...
Troubleshooting
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...Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone port. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your printer, refer...
...Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone port. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your printer, refer...
Troubleshooting
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.... Do not connect a telephone cable to make a dial-up a connection or network to the Internet, press the Help ? For more information about connecting to open the Help and Support Center. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are using the proper cables for assistance...
.... Do not connect a telephone cable to make a dial-up a connection or network to the Internet, press the Help ? For more information about connecting to open the Help and Support Center. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are using the proper cables for assistance...
Troubleshooting
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... ball, use the arrow keys on the number the arrow keys on a mouse pad or white sheet of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). For an optical mouse, try a less reflective surface under the mouse. I cannot move smoothly on the bottom of paper, or gently wipe the the cursor well. Adjust the cursor speed: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and...
... ball, use the arrow keys on the number the arrow keys on a mouse pad or white sheet of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). For an optical mouse, try a less reflective surface under the mouse. I cannot move smoothly on the bottom of paper, or gently wipe the the cursor well. Adjust the cursor speed: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and...
Troubleshooting
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...-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. b Under Security, click the Check for approximately 5 seconds, or until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse...
...-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. b Under Security, click the Check for approximately 5 seconds, or until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse...