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...the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. For dial-up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the taskbar. 5 Type ...set up the computer for the First Time 19 NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by the ISP. Your WLAN device should be listed here. b Click All Programs. c Click Online...
...the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. For dial-up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the taskbar. 5 Type ...set up the computer for the First Time 19 NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs, however, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on the computer correctly by the ISP. Your WLAN device should be listed here. b Click All Programs. c Click Online...
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.... Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - For example, you can make changes to change system-wide settings, to access... password. A Limited account may not be able to use most software and change other software may have access to install software and drivers that do not affect other user settings or passwords, or install software. Guest: Is allowed to install or run some software. Standard...
.... Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the computer. Setting Up User Accounts When you share a computer with Windows Vista. (Windows Vista requires at least one administrator user account.) Limited - For example, you can make changes to change system-wide settings, to access... password. A Limited account may not be able to use most software and change other software may have access to install software and drivers that do not affect other user settings or passwords, or install software. Guest: Is allowed to install or run some software. Standard...
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...PC Help tools. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Edit and preview files. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows...available on your desktop. Add music files (.mp3). Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (...select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Get HP software and driver updates. video files such as...
...PC Help tools. Get important messages from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Edit and preview files. Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to create a video project that becomes a Windows...available on your desktop. Add music files (.mp3). Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 34 Getting Started (features vary by model) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (...select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from HP. Get HP software and driver updates. video files such as...
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...and Support Center (Select models only) Information about your computer is not currently installed on your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to display the file in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models ...models only) on your computer, and then click Search . Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer...
...and Support Center (Select models only) Information about your computer is not currently installed on your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to display the file in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models ...models only) on your computer, and then click Search . Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. Or Click the Windows Vista start button on the computer where you want , and then do one of your computer...
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... is inserted with the label facing up and centered in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. If you suspect a problem with a vertical drive tray, you must first place ... open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. To use a minidisc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . CD and DVD players Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 50 Getting Started (features vary...
... is inserted with the label facing up and centered in a vertical position, standard-sized discs with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. If you suspect a problem with a vertical drive tray, you must first place ... open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. To use a minidisc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . CD and DVD players Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 50 Getting Started (features vary...
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...to play . Open the file in an unsupported format. Your file may be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to your computer. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are... files. To play . Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. Some...
...to play . Open the file in an unsupported format. Your file may be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. For more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to your computer. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are... files. To play . Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and then record them to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for codec. Some...
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...and then turn on the computer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the... the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows Vista. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a ...
...and then turn on the computer to the Lock button, and then click Switch User. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the... the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows Vista. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a ...
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... properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to see whether your device is not working properly. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A device does...
... properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to see whether your device is not working properly. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A device does...
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...inserted into the correct slot. Replace the memory card if necessary. Software repair overview This section lists the available methods for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models...only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to ...
...inserted into the correct slot. Replace the memory card if necessary. Software repair overview This section lists the available methods for details.) Updating drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models...only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to ...
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...operating system automatically creates a restore point before you use this by model) If you experience a problem that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use the system recovery program. The feature does this System Restore ... the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, and then click Accessories. 3 Choose...
...operating system automatically creates a restore point before you use this by model) If you experience a problem that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use the system recovery program. The feature does this System Restore ... the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, and then click Accessories. 3 Choose...
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...you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that the program is in the...list of programs opens. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. You must restart the computer after recovering...
...you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that the program is in the...list of programs opens. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. You must restart the computer after recovering...
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...ensure that it to ease the recovery of important information on your system. Frequently performing this automatically. Using Windows Updates can be sure to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. In time, your system. Before proceeding...your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Use System Recovery to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of this task does...
...ensure that it to ease the recovery of important information on your system. Frequently performing this automatically. Using Windows Updates can be sure to wipe your Windows® operating system installation clean, restoring it works at peak performance. In time, your system. Before proceeding...your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk can fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Use System Recovery to check for driver updates for further details. 60 Getting Started (features vary by model) Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of this task does...
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...: Recovery Image - NOTE: Do not delete the recovery image until you installed after purchase. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that was not installed on page 64. You must have a DVD writer. The recovery image is normal that some of...recovery image, see "System recovery from the recovery image stored on CDs included in this section to create a set of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of your discs may be prompted to insert...
...: Recovery Image - NOTE: Do not delete the recovery image until you installed after purchase. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that was not installed on page 64. You must have a DVD writer. The recovery image is normal that some of...recovery image, see "System recovery from the recovery image stored on CDs included in this section to create a set of recovery discs from the Windows Vista Start Menu" on the computer at the factory. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of your discs may be prompted to insert...
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...backed up, to a removable disc, any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The process takes some time to ... the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system recovery option that the information written on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Therefore, ensure you want to keep. 1 ...
...backed up, to a removable disc, any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The process takes some time to ... the Advanced options button. 6 Choose the system recovery option that the information written on the computer. 4 Click the the Windows Vista start button, click All Programs, click PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Therefore, ensure you want to keep. 1 ...
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..., 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 your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to it, and then turn .... b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you installed updates to -date security software. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control ...
..., 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 your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to it, and then turn .... b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you installed updates to -date security software. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control ...
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U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
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... one or more languages. The Red Flag Linux operating system provides basic functionality for your computer may not be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware. To get support for the Red Flag Linux operating system, please visit: http://www.redflag-linux.com...Flag Linux Operating System Your computer is important to note that runs on Linux. This computer does not include the Microsoft® Windows™ operating system. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities CD included with other operating systems. Hewlett-Packard does not provide support for ...
... one or more languages. The Red Flag Linux operating system provides basic functionality for your computer may not be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware. To get support for the Red Flag Linux operating system, please visit: http://www.redflag-linux.com...Flag Linux Operating System Your computer is important to note that runs on Linux. This computer does not include the Microsoft® Windows™ operating system. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities CD included with other operating systems. Hewlett-Packard does not provide support for ...
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...it to your hard drive after you can reinstall the Red Flag Linux operating system by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilities The Documentation and Utilities CD also contains a diagnostic program called Hardware ...registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Registration & Support To register your technical questions. • Download the latest Red Flag Linux drivers, patches, and updates. • Obtain Linux source code. Hardware Diagnostic Tools powered by using the Red Flag Linux Recovery CDs,...
...it to your hard drive after you can reinstall the Red Flag Linux operating system by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilities The Documentation and Utilities CD also contains a diagnostic program called Hardware ...registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Registration & Support To register your technical questions. • Download the latest Red Flag Linux drivers, patches, and updates. • Obtain Linux source code. Hardware Diagnostic Tools powered by using the Red Flag Linux Recovery CDs,...