HP Pavilion Media Center m8300 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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Warranty & Support Guide - Page 7
... the right to distribute the Software Product. You may load the Software Product into Your Computer's temporary memory (RAM) for purposes of using the Software Product.
b. Storage. You may copy the Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product.
c. Copying. You may make archival or back-up copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all of the original...
Warranty & Support Guide - Page 16
...: http://subscription.support.hp.com
Where to Get Help
Follow these steps when you need help
1 Check the setup poster and product documentation for help with setting up and using your computer.
2 Use the Help and Support Center for help with hardware and software questions. Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center provides useful...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops) - Page 5
... these service upgrades, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support
Options and Software Limited Warranties
The Limited Warranty terms and conditions for most HP-branded options (HP Options) are as set forth in the Limited Warranty applicable to the HP Option and are included in the HP Option product packaging. If your HP Option is installed in an HP...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops) - Page 7
... the right to distribute the Software Product. You may load the Software Product into Your Computer's temporary memory (RAM) for purposes of using the Software Product.
b. Storage. You may copy the Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product.
c. Copying. You may make archival or back-up copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all of the original...
Getting Started Guide - Page 22
... to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan
Protecting the Computer
Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using: Passwords. Antivirus software. Firewall software. Critical security updates.
NOTE: Security solutions are...
Getting Started Guide - Page 24
... box in the Help and Support Center.
Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you, the computer, and your data. To protect your privacy, use firewall software. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. Also, Norton Internet Security, which is...
Getting Started Guide - Page 25
... taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration:
Install updates automatically (recommended) - This is the default setting, and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let...
Getting Started Guide - Page 26
... all available updates and install them onto the computer. To get the latest updates for the computer:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS
updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the
latest updates.
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
After you set up the...
Getting Started Guide - Page 63
... to Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Windows is properly detecting the IR Receiver. If it is not listed, go to the next step.
5 Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the computer, and plug it into the same USB port.
6 Disconnect all other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged...
Getting Started Guide - Page 105
... computer is turned on, unplug the USB cable. Wait 10 seconds, and then
reconnect the USB cable. 4 See if the computer is recognizing the USB port you are using by checking in the
Device Manager window. See the documentation that came with the computer for more information.
Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card
The HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card...
Getting Started Guide - Page 215
...updating, system 15 user accounts
creating 12
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VCD 176 playing with Windows Media Player 139
video capture live 167 recorded video 167
video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 165
video movies transferring and recording 160
videos 159 creating a DVD 161 playing 159 playing digital videos 159 transferring videos 160
visualization settings 117 volume
controls 25
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Windows Media Center...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 3
... Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor)...9 Hard Disk Drive...10 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 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...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 6
Using Windows Update
Check for updates or schedule a monthly automatic update. (See the Getting Started guide for details.)
1 Click the Windows Start Button, and Control Panel.
2 Under Security, click the Check for Updates button.
3 Download and install updates by clicking Install Updates.
Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup
Set the Windows Start Menu to open only needed software ...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 11
... with the label facing up and centered in the tray. Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to determine the type of media. Clean the disc with a disc cleaning kit, available from most computer stores.
The driver may be corrupted or outdated. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on page 22.
I cannot remove...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 13
..., open Windows Media Player Help and search for codec.
Error message: Files Needed To 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 Driver
Software...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 15
... solution
Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site.
You may need an updated driver for Windows Vista. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. For details, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details.
Ensure that all cables are...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 16
Hardware Installation (continued)
Symptom
A device does not work after installing a new device.
Possible solution
To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver:
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 the problem device and...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 26
....
3 Start your computer by pressing the On button.
Updating Drivers
A driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard.
Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem:
1 Click the Windows Start Button...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 29
... purchased from
HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model.
Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive
Choose one of the following procedures to reinstall the software from the recovery image on your hard disk drive:
System recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu System recovery at system...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 31
...computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.)
7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from HP:
a Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then HP Update.
b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates.
8 If you performed a backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from the backup media to your hard disk...