Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...optical drive bay. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. The hard disk..., or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. Also, make sure that came with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release...
...optical drive bay. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. The hard disk..., or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. Also, make sure that came with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to that enables you perform a restart. Updating Drivers A driver is a software program that time and date. You must perform the computer repair methods in the order described in this System Restore ...Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to an earlier version of the software, you only need to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver...
...select Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to that enables you perform a restart. Updating Drivers A driver is a software program that time and date. You must perform the computer repair methods in the order described in this System Restore ...Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to an earlier version of the software, you only need to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came on your computer, you must restart the computer when you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 6 Click Yes if you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers... disk drive, deleting all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: 3 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that...
...Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came on your computer, you must restart the computer when you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 6 Click Yes if you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers... disk drive, deleting all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: 3 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... prompts you created or installed after purchase. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 7 Click Next at the next screen that you...discs to make it left off the computer. 2 Disconnect all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Click Recover your computer model. The next time you ...
... prompts you created or installed after purchase. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click Next. 7 Click Next at the next screen that you...discs to make it left off the computer. 2 Disconnect all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 5 In the Recovery Manager Welcome window, click the Advanced options button. 6 Click Recover your computer model. The next time you ...
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... the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click the... HP Update to get critical updates from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 5 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices...
... the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click the... HP Update to get critical updates from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 5 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices...
Getting Started
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...minutes for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager for Windows Vista to install the software. Look in Device Manager for the new device. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to make the necessary settings for... then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install driver software for hardware changes. Setting Up the Computer 9 If the name of the camera appears, the device is not there, try the following:...
...minutes for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager for Windows Vista to install the software. Look in Device Manager for the new device. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to make the necessary settings for... then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install driver software for hardware changes. Setting Up the Computer 9 If the name of the camera appears, the device is not there, try the following:...
Getting Started
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...The WLAN device may vary. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the Search Help box. Go to open the Device ...Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Setting Up the Computer 15 NOTE: The appearance of the computer. 2 For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the...
...The WLAN device may vary. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the Search Help box. Go to open the Device ...Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Setting Up the Computer 15 NOTE: The appearance of the computer. 2 For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the...
Getting Started
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... 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 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then do one of the following...: Click the title to display the file in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then ...
... 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 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then do one of the following...: Click the title to display the file in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then ...
Getting Started
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Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your keyboard. Run ...Click Hardware Diagnostic Tools to do the following: View the computer system information, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Or Click the...
Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your keyboard. Run ...Click Hardware Diagnostic Tools to do the following: View the computer system information, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Or Click the...
Getting Started
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...virus scan Turning On the Computer for the First Time 49 For example, you to set the software programs that are compatible with Windows Vista. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to change account types for other users or the security of the..., change passwords, change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Creating multiple user accounts on the computer, and install software and drivers that each user of the computer. Standard User: Is not allowed to change system-wide settings, access all files on the same computer...
...virus scan Turning On the Computer for the First Time 49 For example, you to set the software programs that are compatible with Windows Vista. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to change account types for other users or the security of the..., change passwords, change other user settings or passwords, or install software. Creating multiple user accounts on the computer, and install software and drivers that each user of the computer. Standard User: Is not allowed to change system-wide settings, access all files on the same computer...
Getting Started
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...service information. 54 Getting Started (features vary by the software manufacturer. e Click Backup and Restore Center. g In the System Properties window, on the taskbar. Additional updates to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. Download all critical updates from security breaches and computer ... from Microsoft as soon as an Administrator. For information on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to the operating system and other requirements listed for the new software. To get...
...service information. 54 Getting Started (features vary by the software manufacturer. e Click Backup and Restore Center. g In the System Properties window, on the taskbar. Additional updates to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. Download all critical updates from security breaches and computer ... from Microsoft as soon as an Administrator. For information on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to the operating system and other requirements listed for the new software. To get...
Getting Started
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... a connector cable, to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it.) Using the Mouse 67 You may need to install mouse software and drivers to move. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on a flat surface. Your computer includes a mouse for additional information about using the mouse, customizing mouse buttons... the receiver indicates receiver activity. Using the Mouse IMPORTANT: Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop.
... a connector cable, to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it.) Using the Mouse 67 You may need to install mouse software and drivers to move. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on a flat surface. Your computer includes a mouse for additional information about using the mouse, customizing mouse buttons... the receiver indicates receiver activity. Using the Mouse IMPORTANT: Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop.
Getting Started
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... vary by using application reinstallation program; refer to the maximum value. Reinstall the audio card drivers by model) Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and increase the system volume. Resolving sound issues If you do... not have sound from the speakers, try the following: Check the volume and mute settings. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. 5 Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click OK. 7...
... vary by using application reinstallation program; refer to the maximum value. Reinstall the audio card drivers by model) Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and increase the system volume. Resolving sound issues If you do... not have sound from the speakers, try the following: Check the volume and mute settings. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. 5 Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click OK. 7...
Getting Started
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... the mouse button, and then select Copy Here to copy the item to install the specific printer driver manually. If it . 3 Click Organize, and then Copy. 4 Find and open the folder in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into a new ... print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another folder. You can also copy files by means of software programs called printer drivers. Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu bar, and then click Print. 2 Select your particular printer to put the file. 5 Click...
... the mouse button, and then select Copy Here to copy the item to install the specific printer driver manually. If it . 3 Click Organize, and then Copy. 4 Find and open the folder in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into a new ... print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another folder. You can also copy files by means of software programs called printer drivers. Using a Printer For instructions on the program menu bar, and then click Print. 2 Select your particular printer to put the file. 5 Click...
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The name of the desktop. See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to troubleshoot a drive problem. To...icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of this may contain a memory card reader or other Windows updates installed on your system. Look for the label of your system ...and other mass storage drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this drive. 4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. Make sure ...
The name of the desktop. See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to troubleshoot a drive problem. To...icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of this may contain a memory card reader or other Windows updates installed on your system. Look for the label of your system ...and other mass storage drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this drive. 4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. Make sure ...
Getting Started
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...enabled For protection of the drive should be logged on as the host adapter card allows (up to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by model) Wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the USB cable. 4... my USB 2.0 adapter card The HP Media Drive operates as fast as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account, and...
...enabled For protection of the drive should be logged on as the host adapter card allows (up to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are using by model) Wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the USB cable. 4... my USB 2.0 adapter card The HP Media Drive operates as fast as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account, and...