HP Pavilion Media Center m8400 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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Advanced Setup Guide - Page 15
...install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software.
If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera:
1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel.
on the taskbar, and then click
2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System.
3 Click Device Manager.
4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port...
Advanced Setup Guide - Page 21
... the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN
device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11.
NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the 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...
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...
Getting Started Guide - Page 11
... 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your computer). Right-click the...
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 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 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 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
... Windows Media Player Help and search for codec.
Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt.
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 (+) 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
...the computer.
Error message: Hard disk drive error.
Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support.
A
Hardware Installation
Symptom
A new device is not recognized as part of the system.
Possible solution
Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or download and install the...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 16
... tab to see whether your device is enabled and working properly. If it is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard.
8 Restart the computer. Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Restart.
12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
PC Troubleshooting - Page 26
... 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 Vista start button, right-click...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 29
...create.
4 Through recovery discs 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...
PC Troubleshooting - Page 31
... until you restart.)
7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from HP:
a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click 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 drive.
9 Ensure your system is...