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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 wireless LAN device installation
To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start 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...
Getting Started - Page 19
...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...
Getting Started - Page 25
... may vary.
Checking the wireless LAN device installation
To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to
open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here...
Getting Started - Page 60
...antivirus program)
Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software (firewall program)
Windows Vista updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer
Critical security updates from Microsoft
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose...
Getting Started - Page 62
...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...
Getting Started - Page 63
... 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 - Page 102
... 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 - Page 141
... desktop. If this icon is hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens.
NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate the HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive...
Getting Started - Page 221
... playing video CDs 155 setting as default player 137 types of files 137 Windows Movie Maker, features 105 Windows Vista update 53 wired network connection 13 wireless devices 14 wireless LAN 14 wireless LAN connection 14 wireless local area network (WLAN) 14 wireless network security 16 wireless network device checking installation 15 wireless wide area networks (WWAN) devices 14 WLAN security 16...
Getting Started Guide - Page 19
...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...
Getting Started Guide - Page 25
... may vary.
Checking the wireless LAN device installation
To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to
open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here...
Getting Started Guide - Page 60
...antivirus program)
Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software (firewall program)
Windows Vista updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer
Critical security updates from Microsoft
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose...
Getting Started Guide - Page 62
...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...
Getting Started Guide - Page 63
... 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 141
... desktop. If this icon is hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens.
NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate the HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive...
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...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - 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...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - 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...