HP Pavilion a1700 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Hewlett-Packard item
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... 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...
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... 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...
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... more. Visit us at: 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...
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... the wireless LAN device installation
To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open
the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN
device may...
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... Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, 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...
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... the wireless LAN device installation
To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open
the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN
device may...
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... Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, 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...
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... risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer or user account
User password
Computer viruses
Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program)
Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software (firewall program)
Windows Vista updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Ongoing or...
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...period. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program.
To open and access Norton Internet Security:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Click All...
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...to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto your computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other Microsoft programs...
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... on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration:
Automatic (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 me choose...
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...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
Creating passwords
Passwords help protect your computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password:
Choose a password...
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... 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...
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... on your 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.
Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts. Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media...
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.... 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information.
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
When you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into an HP Media Drive bay, the operating system automatically assigns a letter to the hard disk drive. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to your computer. To...
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... USB
connector on the computer. 3 While the 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 your computer for more information.
Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card
Your HP Media Drive...
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... video CDs 145 setting as default player 129 types of files 129 Windows Movie Maker, features 86
Windows Vista update 52 wired network connection 12 wireless devices 12 wireless LAN 13 wireless LAN connection
connection 13 wireless local area network (WLAN) 12 wireless network
name 14 security 14 wireless network device checking installation 14 wireless wide area networks (WWAN) devices 13 WLAN...
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...Hard disk drive error message Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center,
displays.
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 driver from...
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...
Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for accepting the changes.
Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system for the card, and choose a basic configuration that doesn't cause a resource conflict.
You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict.
You must be logged in with administrative privileges to install or uninstall a device driver. If...
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.... 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.
Running 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:
Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start...