HP Pavilion a1300 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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Important FreeDOS Operating System Information - Page 1
... when you start your PC with this CD in the optical drive, or when you install it to your hard drive after you have installed a licensed operating system.
Some parts of the documentation included with your PC refer to hardware and software features that function only with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Software Restore and Recovery
If you need to...
PC Basics Guide - Page 9
... you to download them. Install critical updates to maintain your PC security and operation. To open Windows Update, click Start on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Click Yes if you are prompted to install required software or controls. Click Scan for Available Updates and follow...
Warranty and Support Guide - Page 6
... 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...
Warranty and Support Guide - Page 8
... 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 14
... All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click
Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type
http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
Signing Up for Software Updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you check for, download, and install these updates at least monthly. Take advantage...
Getting Started Guide - Page 15
... 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 Windows XP provides three types of user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers...
Getting Started Guide - Page 81
... area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar...
Getting Started Guide - Page 86
... without errors.
Sonic MyDVD Plus (select models only)
• Record data and movie files. • Record a copy of an existing DVD to use on the PC. • Copy and share video files. • Capture (copy) video files.
Windows Movie Maker 2.0
• Import audio, video, and other media files from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast.
• Record audio and...
Getting Started Guide - Page 109
... that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP. Updates from HP displays. 5 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service.
The service is turned off until you reactivate it.
Getting...
Getting Started Guide - Page 113
... Windows Media Player
63 muvee autoProducer 91
copying a movie to disc 100 features 79 getting started 93 making a movie 99 setting the style 97 MyDVD see: Sonic MyDVD
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Norton Internet Security configuring 7 registering 7
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optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 11
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Passwords creating 10
PC Help & Tools 102 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 15
... All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click
Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type
http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
Signing Up for Software Updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you check for, download, and install these updates at least monthly. Take advantage...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 16
... 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
Windows XP provides three types of user accounts: • Administrative
Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 79
... area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 84
...your PC. • Copy video files. • Verify that the disc has been created without errors.
Sonic MyDVD Plus (select models only)
• Record movie files. • Copy and share video files. • Capture video files.
Windows Movie Maker 2.0
• Import audio, video, and other media files from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast.
• Record audio...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 109
... that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off.
To turn off the Updates from HP Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP. Updates from HP displays. 5 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service.
The service is turned off until you reactivate it.
Getting...
Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion PC - Page 114
... Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 95 transferring information to your
new PC 10 TV shows
copying to CDs or DVDs 87
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Updates from HP, using 100 updates, LightScribe drivers 71 updating, system 100 User accounts
creating 8 user interfaces 78
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VCD 97 bit rate 84 burning 84 recording time 84 playing with Windows Media Player 61
verifying copied data setting 67
106 Getting Started Guide
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 9
... Needed To Display Video Are 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Missing or Corrupt error message 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
appears.
3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers.
4 Double-click TV tuner (select models only).
5 Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.
6 Select Install from...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 12
... of the system.
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 XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for details.
Ensure that the device is properly and securely...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 19
... a software program that allows your PC to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a 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 Start, right-click on My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties window displays...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 20
...Help and Support
Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then
click Search.
Application and Driver Recovery
If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as an application) accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software program using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only).
NOTE: To ensure your PC includes the...