PC Basics Guide
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... to remove the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to your PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to work with your printer to store files: 1 Insert the diskette with your PC via software called printer... not, follow instructions that it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. You can use a 3.5-inch diskette (floppy disk) to install the specific printer driver that come with your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on the top pointing into the drive. 2 Gently push the diskette into the ...
... to remove the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to your PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to work with your printer to store files: 1 Insert the diskette with your PC via software called printer... not, follow instructions that it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. You can use a 3.5-inch diskette (floppy disk) to install the specific printer driver that come with your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on the top pointing into the drive. 2 Gently push the diskette into the ...
HP Media Center PC - Software Guide
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...are satisfied with many versions of the disc. however, as new media versions are previewed in the drive to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Enter text for your HP Media Center PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) Burning a LightScribe label ...only) is selected. 3 In the Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to begin burning the label. Your HP Media Center PC may come ready to loosen. Get driver updates from within Sonic DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe...
...are satisfied with many versions of the disc. however, as new media versions are previewed in the drive to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Enter text for your HP Media Center PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) Burning a LightScribe label ...only) is selected. 3 In the Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to begin burning the label. Your HP Media Center PC may come ready to loosen. Get driver updates from within Sonic DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe...
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...discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 67 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DV camcorder capture 94 DVD movies changing audio settings 64 language 64 playing in Media Center 63 DVDs archive files 73 burning to disc 86 copying 72 data 72 data ... 86 recording time 89 supported formats 85 verifying data integrity 69, 71 E editing pictures 56 video files (MyDVD) 85 118 HP Media Center PC Software Guide erasing rewritable discs 67 error messages Channel information is currently not available 22 common recording errors 32 Download Incomplete 22...
...discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 67 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DV camcorder capture 94 DVD movies changing audio settings 64 language 64 playing in Media Center 63 DVDs archive files 73 burning to disc 86 copying 72 data 72 data ... 86 recording time 89 supported formats 85 verifying data integrity 69, 71 E editing pictures 56 video files (MyDVD) 85 118 HP Media Center PC Software Guide erasing rewritable discs 67 error messages Channel information is currently not available 22 common recording errors 32 Download Incomplete 22...
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... FireWire 94, 95 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 88 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H HP Personal Media Drive 109 HP Photosmart Premier 42 assigning a keyword to your pictures 45 assigning a place to your pictures 45 creating a backup disc 51 creating... 47 I image files 74 J jukebox CDs 70 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicSpot 96 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 63 resizing window 4 Start menu 8 toolbars 4 using muvee autoProducer unPlugged 103 using with ...
... FireWire 94, 95 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 88 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H HP Personal Media Drive 109 HP Photosmart Premier 42 assigning a keyword to your pictures 45 assigning a place to your pictures 45 creating a backup disc 51 creating... 47 I image files 74 J jukebox CDs 70 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicSpot 96 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 63 resizing window 4 Start menu 8 toolbars 4 using muvee autoProducer unPlugged 103 using with ...
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...shows 32 searching for shows by category 27 time shifting 19 using digital video recorder while watching 19 watching 18 tweak muvee 100 U updates, LightScribe drivers 75 V VCD 102 VCDs bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 verify copied data setting 71 video capturing 81, 83, 87 DVD recording ... disc 86 button styles 85 capture length 83 capturing video 83 chapter points 83 custom styles 85 Direct-to-Disc Wizard 87 editing 85 122 HP Media Center PC Software Guide files (adding) 83 MyDVD 82 scene detection 83 searching for scenes 85 slideshows 84 submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text ...
...shows 32 searching for shows by category 27 time shifting 19 using digital video recorder while watching 19 watching 18 tweak muvee 100 U updates, LightScribe drivers 75 V VCD 102 VCDs bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 verify copied data setting 71 video capturing 81, 83, 87 DVD recording ... disc 86 button styles 85 capture length 83 capturing video 83 chapter points 83 custom styles 85 Direct-to-Disc Wizard 87 editing 85 122 HP Media Center PC Software Guide files (adding) 83 MyDVD 82 scene detection 83 searching for scenes 85 slideshows 84 submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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...Ctrl+Alt+S keys on your PC. 5 If you can search for the support page for HP customers with setting up and using HP Real Time Chat. Help and Support Center for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with hardware and software questions. Go ...to keep your PC running smoothly. Telephone support is also available at http://www.hp.com/support where ...
...Ctrl+Alt+S keys on your PC. 5 If you can search for the support page for HP customers with setting up and using HP Real Time Chat. Help and Support Center for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with hardware and software questions. Go ...to keep your PC running smoothly. Telephone support is also available at http://www.hp.com/support where ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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..., our monthly online magazine packed full of warranty. PC Tune-up and Repair for tools to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with qualified support specialists using your PC. 2 Use the support tools ...preinstalled right on your PC running smoothly. Visit us at http://www.hp.com/support where you through the Help and Support Center on the ...
..., our monthly online magazine packed full of warranty. PC Tune-up and Repair for tools to : http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 4 Chat online with qualified support specialists using your PC. 2 Use the support tools ...preinstalled right on your PC running smoothly. Visit us at http://www.hp.com/support where you through the Help and Support Center on the ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... and easy, and it offers: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to Register! Where Are My User's Guides? Go to resolve software issues. Help and Support Center for HP customers with hardware and software questions. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools...
... and easy, and it offers: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to Register! Where Are My User's Guides? Go to resolve software issues. Help and Support Center for HP customers with hardware and software questions. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools...
HP Media Center PC - Getting Started Guide
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Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC This product has not been evaluated for your PC using the Internet to view. Finding Guides on Your PC...Support Web site. Some models do not have online manuals. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, ... and connecting your PC to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click Save. 2 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC This product has not been evaluated for your PC using the Internet to view. Finding Guides on Your PC...Support Web site. Some models do not have online manuals. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, ... and connecting your PC to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click Save. 2 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... of user accounts: ■ Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change systemwide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. ■ Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in this section...
... of user accounts: ■ Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change systemwide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. ■ Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in this section...
HP Media Center PC - Getting Started Guide
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... Player" on page 60.) 7 Configure audio output for InterVideo WinDVD Player" on page 60. See "Configuring Audio for the Media Center. If you place the microphone too close to configure WinDVD first. An Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. ■ ...; Equalizer - Equalize the audio frequencies. ■ Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of speakers. ■ Sound Effect - See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 59. 8 Configure audio output for the WinDVD Player. See...
... Player" on page 60.) 7 Configure audio output for InterVideo WinDVD Player" on page 60. See "Configuring Audio for the Media Center. If you place the microphone too close to configure WinDVD first. An Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. ■ ...; Equalizer - Equalize the audio frequencies. ■ Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of speakers. ■ Sound Effect - See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 59. 8 Configure audio output for the WinDVD Player. See...
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... surround sound. ■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. ■ Reconfigure the ...
... surround sound. ■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. ■ Reconfigure the ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in Windows Media Player. Missing or Corrupt error message 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The.... 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Double-click TV tuner (select models only). 5 Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Select Install from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. 7 Remove the check mark from most PC stores. Wait at...
... Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in Windows Media Player. Missing or Corrupt error message 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. CD and DVD Drives Symptom Possible solution The.... 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Double-click TV tuner (select models only). 5 Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Select Install from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. 7 Remove the check mark from most PC stores. Wait at...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the PC. Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to... turn on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support ...
...on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the PC. Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to... turn on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... a local area network (LAN). Reconnect the modem, verifying connections. doing so 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. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 4 Click ... your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. Do not connect a telephone cable to the problem device and check for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Although it is installed and set up to work with the device. programs. PC Troubleshooting and ...
... a local area network (LAN). Reconnect the modem, verifying connections. doing so 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. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 4 Click ... your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. Do not connect a telephone cable to the problem device and check for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Although it is installed and set up to work with the device. programs. PC Troubleshooting and ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... System Recovery. You can use this chapter, including: • Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can start the Software Repair Wizard by pressing the On button. Some software repairs are replacing a hard disk ... after performing a restart. This CD contains utilities that allow you may be able to repair it on page 18. • Contact HP Support to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some problems that you only have to recover your system, it is...
... System Recovery. You can use this chapter, including: • Creating System Recovery discs • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery You can start the Software Repair Wizard by pressing the On button. Some software repairs are replacing a hard disk ... after performing a restart. This CD contains utilities that allow you may be able to repair it on page 18. • Contact HP Support to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some problems that you only have to recover your system, it is...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...and then Device Manager. The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to a previous restore point. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then click Search. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click ...Click System Restore. 7 Click Next. 8 Follow the onscreen instructions. If HP Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start,...
...and then Device Manager. The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to a previous restore point. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then click Search. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click ...Click System Restore. 7 Click Next. 8 Follow the onscreen instructions. If HP Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start,...
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... you must reinstall any data files that cannot be difficult to install other drivers or applications. 10 When you have created since your hard disk drive. NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you are ...recovering a driver). 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs....
... you must reinstall any data files that cannot be difficult to install other drivers or applications. 10 When you have created since your hard disk drive. NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you are ...recovering a driver). 2 Uninstall the damaged application: a Click Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs....
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... the keyboard. (You have not performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft System Restore, and follow those instructions. Then, turn off the PC. Starting System Recovery if the PC is not responding 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . You are prompted to confirm...
... the keyboard. (You have not performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft System Restore, and follow those instructions. Then, turn off the PC. Starting System Recovery if the PC is not responding 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . You are prompted to confirm...