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...a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search ...box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /...
...a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search ...box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /...
Getting Started Guide
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... Help and Support, and then type Setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a network, you set up your wireless...Network and Sharing Center to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. ...
... Help and Support, and then type Setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a network, you set up your wireless...Network and Sharing Center to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... connector on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more information. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it...storage devices connected to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to your computer. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. ...
... connector on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more information. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it...storage devices connected to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to your computer. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. ...
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... performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is turned on your HP Media Drive. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. For more information. A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the order listed: 1 Check to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is recognizing the USB port you...
... performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is turned on your HP Media Drive. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. For more information. A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the order listed: 1 Check to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is recognizing the USB port you...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...17 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System...
... Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...17 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System...
PC Troubleshooting
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... there is not lit. If the correct codec is not available, check to download the codec file. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Ensure Windows Media Player is when I play . For more information, open Windows ... Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update...
... there is not lit. If the correct codec is not available, check to download the codec file. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Ensure Windows Media Player is when I play . For more information, open Windows ... Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update...
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... the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Disable the automatic settings in with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and...
... the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Disable the automatic settings in with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Ensure that all cables are properly and...
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... click Restart. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Possible solution To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, and the device driver is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A device does not work after installing a new device. If it is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow...
... click Restart. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Possible solution To resolve a device conflict, you have removed a hardware device, and the device driver is enabled and working properly. 4 If you may be causing the device conflict. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom A device does not work after installing a new device. If it is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow...
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... repair it on your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Software Repair Overview This section lists...Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for which clears some problems that enables your computer to ...
... repair it on your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Software Repair Overview This section lists...Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and follow provide detailed instructions for which clears some problems that enables your computer to ...
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...the Windows Vista Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is responding, use these steps 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 following table gives an idea of blank...DVD DVD+R 1 disc Dual-Layer CD CD-R 7-11 discs No CD or DVD drive Contact HP Support The process takes some time to make it left off the computer. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from HP Support. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all data and programs that creates the discs tells ...
...the Windows Vista Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is responding, use these steps 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 following table gives an idea of blank...DVD DVD+R 1 disc Dual-Layer CD CD-R 7-11 discs No CD or DVD drive Contact HP Support The process takes some time to make it left off the computer. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from HP Support. To create recovery discs: 1 Close all data and programs that creates the discs tells ...
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...to any additional software you purchased. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the system ... the box with your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Start Button, and Control Panel. Otherwise...to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all devices that were originally connected to it, and then restart the computer. 4 Reinstall software that came in...
...to any additional software you purchased. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed a backup before the system ... the box with your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Start Button, and Control Panel. Otherwise...to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all devices that were originally connected to it, and then restart the computer. 4 Reinstall software that came in...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. A 3 Use the handle to use a screwdriver the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the ...Removing the Side Panel 1 See "Before Opening the PC" on the PC and all other cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 3 Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on page 2. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew (A) that secures the side panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network ...
After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. A 3 Use the handle to use a screwdriver the first time you installed an add-in this order after closing the ...Removing the Side Panel 1 See "Before Opening the PC" on the PC and all other cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 3 Reconnect external devices. 4 Turn on page 2. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew (A) that secures the side panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive,... drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in data loss. CAUTION: Back up your PC for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for drive type and ...
The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive,... drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in data loss. CAUTION: Back up your PC for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for drive type and ...
Getting Started Guide
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...features to protect your Web browser. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click ... the Search Help box. Set security on your network from unauthorized access. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless 10 Getting Started For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal...
...features to protect your Web browser. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click ... the Search Help box. Set security on your network from unauthorized access. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless 10 Getting Started For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal...
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... connector on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more information. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it ... letter depends on other storage devices connected to your computer. Refer to the hard disk drive. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. To connect the drive: ...
... connector on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you have more information. HP recommends renaming a drive if you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it ... letter depends on other storage devices connected to your computer. Refer to the hard disk drive. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. To connect the drive: ...
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...: 1 Check to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 101 For more information. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of... in your computer for details about obtaining these system enhancements if you know that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are issued to make sure that came with my USB 2.0 ...
...: 1 Check to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 101 For more information. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of... in your computer for details about obtaining these system enhancements if you know that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are issued to make sure that came with my USB 2.0 ...
Getting Started
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...open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your Web browser. Use a firewall. For ...more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 10 Getting...
...open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your Web browser. Use a firewall. For ...more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 10 Getting...