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使用紅外線接收器 (IR) 傳輸器 (僅限部分型號) 如果您擁有有線電視機上盒或衛星電視機上盒,請使用遙控感應器連接線 /IR 傳輸器 (僅 限部分型號)與電腦的接頭 (並非所有型號皆有提供)來控制電腦的機上盒。撕下傳輸器 一端的膠帶 (1) 並黏到機上盒的紅外線接收器 (2) 上,然後再連接至電腦背面的 IR OUT 接 頭 (3) 。將搖控器對準電腦正面的遙控感應器。 IR OUT 使用外接 IR 接收器 (僅限部分型號) 如果您無法直接對準電腦正面的遙控感應器,可以使用外接 IR 接收器 (僅限部分型號)並 將 IR 接收器放在可以接收到遙控器訊號的地方。 將外接接收器連接到電腦背部的紅色 IR IN 接頭 (1) 。將 IR 接收器 (2) 放在可以直接對準遙 控器的地方。將遙控器...
安裝重大安全性更新 警告事項: 為了減少因安全性漏洞和電腦病毒所造成的資料損壞或遺失的風險,因此 一旦收到來自 Microsoft 的警示,請立刻安裝所有重大更新。 作業系統和其他軟體的額外更新可能在電腦出貨以後才可取得。請下載所有可用的更新並安 裝到電腦。 設定使用者帳戶 當您與數人共享一台電腦時,您可以為每個電腦使用者設定一個使用者帳戶。 Windows Vista 使用使用者帳戶內的資訊決定電腦使用者可存取哪些檔案與資料夾、可變更電腦的時 機,以及個人偏好設定。每個人只可以存取自己的檔案與設定。 身為管理員的您,可以在設定使用者帳戶時為每個電腦使用者設定權限。例如,您可以設定 允許使用者存取的軟體程式。 Windows Vista 提供三種使用者帳戶類型: 管理員: 可變更其他使用者的帳戶類型、變更密碼、變更系統設定、存取電腦所有的檔案,以 及安裝與 Windows Vista 相容的軟體與驅動程式。 ( Windows Vista 需要至少一個管理員使用者帳戶。) 受限制的一般使用者: 無法變更其他使用者的設定或密碼。受限制的帳戶可能無法安裝或執行某些軟體。 可變更受限制帳戶的顯示圖片,以及建立、編輯或刪除帳戶密碼。 來賓: 可使用大多數的軟體並變更不會影響其他使用者或電腦安全性的系統設定。 無法變更其他使用者的設定或密碼,或是安裝軟體。 無法存取有密碼保護的檔案、資料夾和設定。 快速入門 (功能依型號而異)...
連接 USB 裝置 使用任何可用的 USB 接頭將 USB 週邊裝置連接至電腦。這些週邊設備包括印表機、掃描 機、攝錄影機、數位相機、讀卡機和個人數位助理 (PDA) 或掌上型電腦。請參閱裝置隨附的 說明文件取得詳細資訊。 注意事項: 有些週邊裝置並沒有隨電腦提供。 從舊電腦傳輸檔案和設定到新電腦 您可以使用 CD 或 DVD 、可攜性記憶卡或個人光碟機,或是使用 「 Windows 輕鬆傳輸纜線」 從舊電腦複製檔案至新電腦。您也可以使用 Microsoft Windows Vista 中提供的 「 Windows 輕鬆傳輸」軟體傳輸檔案與複製某些設定,例如網頁瀏覽器的 [ 我的最愛 ] 和通訊錄。 「 Windows 輕鬆傳輸」軟體可指引您將檔案與設定複製到儲存裝置上,或是藉由連接至舊電 腦的 「輕鬆傳輸纜線」來複製檔案與設定。 「輕鬆傳輸纜線」為 USB 連接線,專供連接兩 台電腦並搭配...
使用軟體 (僅限部分型號) 您的電腦包含一些軟體程式,可讓您執行下列作業: 燒錄和播放 CD 。 燒錄資料 CD 。 匯入和編輯視訊檔案。 燒錄視訊 CD 和 DVD 。 整理數位儲存媒體檔案。 下表說明這些程式的特定功能, 您可根據表格,判斷要執行工作的程式。 請注意,您的電腦型號可能未包含某些列出的程式,而且此表並未列出全部包含的軟體。 注意事項: 電腦外盒可能隨附軟體更新光碟。請先安裝此光碟中的更新,再使用 DVD/CD 燒錄機。請依照光碟中的安裝指示進行安裝。 若要開啟任何一個程式,請按一下工作列上的 Windows Vista [ 開始 ] 按鈕、 [ 所有程式 ] 、 選取程式資料夾 (例如: CyberLink DVD Suite ) ,然後點選程式名稱以開啟該軟體。 使用此程式:...
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使用此程式: 您可以: (續上頁) HP Total Care Advisor 快速整理桌面上您可隨時使用的網路連結。 (僅限部分型號) 使用便捷的購物搜尋引擎來比價購物。 取得 HP 軟體和驅動程式更新。 取得來自 HP 的重要訊息。 存取 「電腦健康和安全性」和 「電腦說明」工具。 Microsoft Windows 從錄影帶、錄音帶、網路攝影機或電視廣播,匯入音訊、 Movie Maker 視訊和其他媒體檔案。 (僅限部分型號) 錄製音訊和視訊檔案以製作視訊專案,成品是 Windows Media 來源檔,副檔名為 .wmv 。 編輯和預覽檔案。 使用電子郵件或上傳到網路伺服器來傳送影片。 新增音樂檔案 (.mp3) 。 匯入 .mp3 、 .asf 、 .wma 等格式的音訊檔案;匯入 .wmv 、 .asf 、...
使用 HP Total Care Advisor 軟體 HP Total Care Advisor 這套桌面工具,可讓您用來監視並存取電腦重要區域的系統運作狀況 相關資訊。 HP Total Care Advisor 有四大主要領域: [ 電腦健康和安全性 ] 負責提供電腦重要區域狀態的畫面檢視。 [ 電腦行動中心 ] 負責接收通知您電腦運作狀況變更的訊息和警示。 [ 電腦說明 ] 負責提供您簡易存取電腦說明和支援的相關資訊。 [ 產品櫥窗 ] 負責提供您電腦可用的產品和服務清單,並比較各項產品的購買資訊。 若要開啟 HP Total Care Advisor : 按一下工作列上的 Windows Vista [ 開始 ] 按鈕。 按一下...
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CD 和 DVD 播放器 (續上頁) 徵兆 可能的解決方法 我無法建立 (錄製) 如果您處於連線狀態,請先將檔案從網路磁碟機複製到硬碟 光碟。 上,然後再將檔案錄製到光碟。 (續上頁) 關閉所有程式和視窗,然後重新開機。 我無法在 DVD 播放器 DVD 播放器無法播放以資料檔案形式錄製到 DVD 上的視訊檔 上播放 DVD 影片。 案。若要正確地播放影片,請使用視訊錄製程式。某些視訊檔 案可在電腦上觀看,但無法以家庭用 DVD 視訊播放器播放。 視訊 徵兆 可能的解決方法 某些視訊檔案無法播放。 您的檔案可能已損毀,或者是不支援的格式。在視訊編輯器中 開啟視訊檔案,接著將檔案重新儲存為支援的格式。 嘗試播放某些視訊檔案 在 Windows Media Player 中開啟檔案。請確認已將 Windows 時,會顯示轉碼器錯誤...
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硬體安裝 徵兆 可能的解決方法 系統無法辨識新增的 使用裝置隨附的 CD 來安裝驅動程式,或從該裝置的製造商網 裝置。 站下載並安裝驅動程式。 您可能需要適用於 Windows Vista 的更新版驅動程式。請直接 洽詢裝置製造商,取得更新版驅動程式。 如果是 HP 的週邊設備,則請前往 HP 的網站。如需詳細資訊, 《保固及支援手冊》 請參閱 。 請確定所有連接線已正確並穩固地接妥,且連接線或接頭上的 針腳沒有彎曲。 請關閉電腦、開啟外接式裝置的電源,然後開啟電腦以整合該 裝置與電腦。 將電腦重新開機,然後依照指示接受變更。 請在作業系統中停用新裝置的自動設定,並且選擇不會造成資 源衝突的基本配置。 您也可以重新設定或停用裝置,以解決資源衝突的問題。 新裝置無法運作。 若要安裝或解除安裝裝置驅動程式,您 必須使用有管理權限的使用者登入。如 果您必須切換使用者,按一下 Windows Vista [ 開始 ] 按鈕、鎖定按鈕旁的箭號按鈕,然後 按一下...
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The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Table of Contents Setting Up Your Computer ................1 Checking the Computer Installation ................1 Connecting Speakers or Microphone ................4 Connecting to a Network.................... 7 Connecting a Modem ....................8 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables ............8 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time ..........
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance............. 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems................39 Repairing Software Problems..................57 Maintenance ......................60 System Recovery...................... 63 Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure ..............67 Index......................69 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read “Safety Information”...
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Connecting other devices to the computer (Select models only) Connect the main hardware devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, to the back of the computer. See your setup poster for information on connecting your mouse, keyboard, monitor, and speakers. Other peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the front of the computer (select models only).
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Power cord and devices Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors. Network Icon/Label Description and function ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector to connect to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.
Display video output Icon/Label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with the display device. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a VGA monitor. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer.
Audio connectors Icon/Label Description and function Microphone In (Mic) (pink) to connect a microphone. May function as a center/subwoofer Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Headphones Out connector (green) to connect headphones. Audio Line Out (lime green) to connect front left and front right analog speakers.
Connecting a stereo-speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left/right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: Make sure the computer is turned off. Make sure the speaker system is turned off and unplugged.
Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network through a wired or wireless connection. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet connection may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. It provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network.
Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the telephone line. Use it to connect to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. If you use a network connection, you may not need a modem connection. NOTE: Your computer may not come with a modem.
Video input with audio Icon/Label Description and function S-Video S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-top box output connector. Composite Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect Video video input from a TV set-top box. S-Video 2 Secondary S-video connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source to the computer.
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Video input with audio Icon/Label Description and function (continued) A/V In Secondary left audio input connector (white). Audio 2 L NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, to record audio only (select models only).
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Connecting the TV signal source coaxial cable (no set-top box) To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to the computer connector (C).
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Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable to the computer To use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the existing setup.
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Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can control the set-top box from the computer by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on all models).
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup.
Turning Off the Computer For best results when using Windows Vista, do not shut down the computer except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons: to make repairs, to install new hardware or cards in the computer, or to change a battery. As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can lock it or put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available.
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Click the Windows Vista Action start button and click: Description (continued) Sleep The Power button. When you select Sleep mode, the computer goes into a reduced-power state, and the monitor is blank, as if it were turned off. (You can set the computer to retrieve e-mail, receive faxes, or download information The Arrow button next from the Internet during Sleep mode.)
In the left panel, click Change when the computer sleeps. For Sleep mode, select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop-down menu, and then click Save changes. For Hibernate mode: Click Change advanced power settings. Click the plus sign (+) next to Sleep. Click an item and make your selections, and then click Apply.
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To connect to the Internet: Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. If you did not set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar.
Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting up a network, use one or more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router.
Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on your computer is ready to use. If you have more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you would like to use in Windows Vista. NOTE: When you have a webcam or an audio player connected to the computer, because of the audio input from the device, Windows Vista may recognize each as a microphone input.
Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using: Passwords. Antivirus software. Firewall software. Critical security updates. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to prevent software attacks or to prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable or damage the operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair any damage that they have caused.
Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped.
Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks. Advantages to multiple user accounts: Ability to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to software for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up...
Connecting USB devices Connect USB peripheral devices to the computer by using any available USB connector. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device for more information.
Special Features of Your Computer Using the Memory Card Reader (Select models only) Your computer may come with a multi-format memory card reader (optional, select models only). Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The memory card reader can read from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive.
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Memory card reader (example) The activity light (A) blinks to indicate that the computer is accessing the memory card to read or write. To use the memory card reader: Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media.
Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive (Select models only) Your computer may have an optical disc drive that is installed in a vertical position. Press the Eject button on or near the drive door (A) to eject the CD/DVD tray. Place a standard-sized disc in the tray with the label facing out, and then press the front of the tray to close it.
Using LightScribe Technology (Select models only) The following section provides instructions for making a disc label by using LightScribe technology with your LightScribe optical disc drive. For more help using LightScribe, click the Help icon within the program to open the Help information. What is LightScribe? LightScribe is an innovative technology that uses a special disc drive, special media (LightScribe writable CDs or DVDs), and label-making software to burn labels directly onto...
Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue. Under Step 3: Edit Layout: Select a layout style by clicking Select under Layout Style. Select the style you want, and then click OK. Select a background image by clicking Select under Background Image. Highlight the image you want, and then click OK.
HP Easy Backup (HP Elite Series models only) HP Easy Backup makes it easy to protect your treasured photos, music, and files. After you back up files the first time, HP Easy Backup prompts you to set a schedule for automatic backup, or to back up anytime you choose, with one touch of a button: the HP Easy Backup button (A) on the front of the computer.
Using Software (Select models only) Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality that is specific to each of these programs. Use the table to determine which program to use to perform a task.
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With this program: You can: (continued) HP Total Care Advisor Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your (select models only) desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools.
Getting More Information Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center (Select models only) Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions.
Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find onscreen guides for your computer in the User Guides folder (select models only). Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. Click All Programs. Click User Guides. Click an item to view or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides.
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software HP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer. HP Total Care Advisor has four major areas: PC Health & Security provides a dashboard view of the status of key areas of your computer.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section contains: Troubleshooting tables in “Troubleshooting Computer Problems” on page 39. Software repair information in “Repairing Software Problems” on page 57. Maintenance information and guidelines in “Maintenance” on page 60. For more information, refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site. (See “Getting More Information”...
Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Computer will not turn Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external on or start. power source are plugged in properly. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be on;...
Power Symptom Possible solution Error message: Invalid When drive activity stops, remove the disk and press the spacebar on the keyboard. The computer should start up. system disk or Non-System disk or disk error. Computer does not turn Press and hold the On button until the computer turns off. off when the On button Check Power Settings.
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Display (monitor) (continued) Possible solution (In addition to the information listed here, Symptom also refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.) HDMI-connected If you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (select display produces no models only) to connect your display (monitor) to the computer, sound.
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Keyboard and mouse (with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands Turn off the computer by using the mouse, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then and typing are not recognized by the turn on your computer. computer.
Keyboard and mouse (with cable) (continued) Symptom Possible solution Cursor responds slowly, For a mouse with a roller ball: moves only vertically or Clean the roller ball: Remove the roller ball cover from horizontally, or does not bottom of mouse (rotate it counterclockwise), remove the track smoothly.
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Wireless keyboard and mouse (continued) Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or Resynchronize the keyboard and mouse to the mouse does not work or receiver: is not detected. The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse (continued) shown in the illustrations are examples; your models may vary.
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Wireless keyboard and mouse (continued) Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or Check that the mouse is on (B), and push and hold the mouse does not work or Connect button (C) on the underside of the mouse for is not detected. 5 to 10 seconds until the LED (A) on the receiver lights or (continued) stops flashing.
Audio and speakers Symptom Possible solution No sound is produced. If you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your display (monitor) to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer.
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Audio and speakers (continued) Symptom Possible solution Volume is very low or Make sure you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime unsatisfactory. green) connector on the back of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not produce satisfactory sound.
Internet access Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the Contact your ISP for assistance. Internet. Verify that you are using the proper cables for your Internet connection type. Your computer may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC).
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CD and DVD players Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered cannot read a disc, or it in the tray. takes too long to start. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to determine the type of media.
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CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered a disc. in the tray. Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for the drive.
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CD and DVD players (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot create (record) If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to a disc. your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc. (continued) Close all programs and windows, and then restart your computer.
Hardware installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is not Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, recognized as part of or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer the system. Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows Vista. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
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Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A device does not work To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one of the after installing a new devices or uninstall an old device driver: device. Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
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Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a This happens when the processor is automatically running in a processor speed that is lower power state, because the applications running do not lower than expected. require the maximum processing power. Software programs and If you created multiple user accounts on your computer, ensure files take longer than other users are not logged in.
Remote control Symptom Possible solution Remote sensor is not Be sure to point the remote control at the sensor. receiving a signal from Be sure the remote control has fresh batteries. the remote control For an external sensor with a USB connector, try enabling (select models only).
Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Possible solution Memory card reader Ensure the memory card is one of the supported types: (select models only) CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory cannot read the Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. memory card.
Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). Click the Driver tab. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box.
Maintenance This section includes information about tasks you can perform to help ensure trouble-free operation of your computer, and to ease the recovery of important information on your computer if problems arise in the future. Maintenance tasks It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that it works at peak performance.
Creating data backup discs Use CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that is installed on your computer to create backup discs of important information, including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. You can also move data to an external hard disk drive. When writing data to a backup disc, use software that includes write verification functionality.
Cleaning the computer and monitor Unplug the computer from its power source. Unplug the monitor from its power source. Use a clean, dry cloth to dust the computer case and the monitor. Use a clean cloth dampened with warm water to wipe the computer case and the monitor case clean.
System Recovery System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory.
The number of discs in the recovery disc set depends on your computer model (typically 1–3 DVD discs). The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you the specific number of blank discs needed to make the set. The process takes some time to verify that the information written on the disc is correct. You can quit the process at any time.
Click Next at the next screen that prompts you to do so. Your computer restarts. NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in the section “Starting system recovery from recovery discs”...
Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as described in “Creating recovery discs” on page 63. NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase.
Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 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. Configure your Internet connection. Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to it, and then turn the computer back on.
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