HP Pavilion a600 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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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...
Important Information From HP About Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Page 1
... included with Windows XP, or a third-party firewall product to help protect your system. For information and instructions, double-click the Help and Support icon on your desktop, and enter ICF in the search box.
• Install antivirus software and make sure to keep the virus
definitions updated.
Before upgrading to SP2, please visit: http://www.hp.com/go...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 3
... and Connecting to Your Internet Account 5 Upgrading Your 56k Modem 6 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 6 Transferring Your Old PC Information and Files to Your New PC 7 Making Recovery Discs 7 Using Desktop Icons 7 Using HP Organize Software 8 Using PC Help & Tools 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Internet Keyboards 9 Standard Keyboard 11 Wireless Keyboard Set 11 Special Keyboard Buttons...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 12
..., choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer.
NOTE: If you are using MSN or AOL and have questions, contact the ISP directly.
Upgrading Your 56k Modem
Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, click the support link, type v.92 into...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 21
... discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC.
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
Information about your PC 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...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 22
... Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your PC:
• Product notices • System updates • Tips • Special offers for your PC
Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet and may display an alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 64
... be included with your PC model.
Software iTunes Windows Media Player
RealOne Player
Windows Movie Maker 2.0
InterVideo WinDVD
With this program you can
• Play music CDs, MP3, and other audio files. • Record music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on
the PC. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
• Play...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 83
... with other devices.
Cannot install new device driver.
Solution
Install the device driver from the CD or diskette 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...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 91
... with iTunes, 37 playing with Windows Media Player, 38
music button, 13 music titles do not appear, 74 Mute button, 13
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no sound, 72 Non-System disk or disk error, 81
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online manuals, 17 onscreen guides, 8 optical drive quick reference, 57 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8
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PC keyboard not working, 79 no sound, 72 not working, powered off, 81 not working, won...
HP Pavilion PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 6
... or telephone connectors into the network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet connector).
2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and external devices.
3 Turn on the PC and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software
drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
removing the side panel...
HP Pavilion PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 8
...: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure that it is compatible with the Microsoft ® Windows® XP operating system. Also, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the operating system.
You can replace the (primary) hard disk drive or install a second hard disk drive in the PC.
removing an optical drive
1 Complete the procedures to...
HP Desktop PCs - Working with the Turbolinux Operating System 5990-8606 - Page 2
...and insert Disc 2. Click OK to continue.
7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery.
Downloading Your Modem Driver
Your PC comes with the modem driver already installed. If you ever run a System Recovery, you must download and reinstall the modem driver. 1 Open your Internet browser and type in:
http://www.hp.com/support 2 Select your country/region.
3 Follow the onscreen links to...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 6
... correct setting for your country/region, or contact Support.
Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the outlet. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC should start up.
Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off.
Recovering From Software Problems
The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 7
... factory-installed application programs and driver programs by using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only); see "Application Recovery."
• System Recovery Use the HP PC System Recovery
program as a last resort to reinstall the software. Perform System Recovery using the hard disk drive partition first; see "System Recovery." If necessary, next perform System Recovery using...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 8
... or DVDs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program before you experience any problem.
The recovery discs set is a complete image of the original PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The discs set contains the operating system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the PC at the factory.
You...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 9
... HP PC Recovery Tools CD. The tools window
appears. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place.
System Restore
WARNING: Try System Restore before using the HP PC System Recovery program.
If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC system and program settings...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 11
... proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you must answer a few questions.
10 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off the PC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the PC.
11 Reinstall software not originally installed on the PC by the factory.
12 Copy data files that you saved on...
HP Pavilion Desktop PC - Warranty and Support Guide 5990-8049 - Page 6
... terms accepted at time of download. Use of the Freeware by you shall be governed entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD, or DVD) or an...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 6
... correct setting for your country/region, or contact Support.
Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the outlet. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC should start up.
Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off.
Recovering From Software Problems
The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs...
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide - Page 7
... factory-installed application programs and driver programs by using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only); see "Application Recovery."
• System Recovery Use the HP PC System Recovery
program as a last resort to reinstall the software. Perform System Recovery using the hard disk drive partition first; see "System Recovery." If necessary, next perform System Recovery using...