HP TouchSmart 300-1000 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Refurbished - Page 6
...the problem over the telephone. This may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options. In order to receive onsite support, you must: (a) have a representative present when HP provides warranty services at your site; (b) notify HP if products are being used in an environment which poses a potential...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Refurbished - Page 9
... 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...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Refurbished - Page 18
.... Visit us at: http://www.hp.com/go/subscribe
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 Vista start button, and then click...
User Guide - Page 21
... access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer Windows 7 critical security updates from Microsoft
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to...
User Guide - Page 22
... purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. For more information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25.
Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access...
User Guide - Page 23
... soon as you receive an alert.
Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto the computer.
Setting Up User Accounts
When you share a computer with several people, you can set up a user account for each computer user. Windows 7 uses the information in the user...
User Guide - Page 29
... the Web
You can find information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site address listed in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide, or use the following steps: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your...
User Guide - Page 44
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Symptom
Possible solution
I cannot create (record) a disc. (continued)
If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc.
Close all programs and windows, and then restart your computer.
I cannot play a DVD movie on a DVD player.
Your DVD player cannot play video files that were recorded onto the DVD as data...
User Guide - Page 45
... the system.
A new device does not work.
Possible solution
Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site.
You may need an updated driver for Windows 7. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support
Ensure that all...
User Guide - Page 46
... next to Shut Down, and then click Restart.
Performance
Symptom
Possible solution
Computer displays a processor speed that is lower than expected.
This happens when the processor is automatically running in a lower power state, because the applications running do not require the maximum processing power.
Software programs and files take longer than expected to open or respond.
If...
User Guide - Page 50
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 Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then...
User Guide - Page 52
... check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of surprises in the future.
In time, your system may still get bogged down, depending on the usage of the computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring...
User Guide - Page 55
... Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system
startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you 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.
Troubleshooting and...
User Guide - Page 61
... audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43
turning off computer 14 TV
connecting to computer 7-11
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updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows...
Getting Started - Page 65
...Deleting notes ...40
HP TouchSmart Clock ...40 Live TV...41 Updating Software ...41 Software Quick Reference Table 41 Remote Control ...43
Using the remote control ...43 Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 47 Software Troubleshooting ...47
Software repair overview ...47 Updating drivers ...47 Microsoft System Restore ...48 Software program and hardware driver reinstallation 48 Creating...
Getting Started - Page 87
... a parallel port
HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. If your printer has a parallel port, you must buy a USB parallel printer adapter. Also, you will need to download a printer driver that works with Windows 7. To verify your operating system and compatibility, go to www.hp.com/support
Power Settings
Basic power settings help conserve energy or enhance computer performance...
Getting Started - Page 95
..., keep the HP TouchSmart PC away from liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity.
Touch Techniques Outside HP TouchSmart Software
To use software and navigate the Windows desktop, you can use the touch screen, keyboard, mouse, or remote control (included with select models only). Some tasks, such as HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing...
Getting Started - Page 113
... created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers.
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...
Getting Started - Page 116
...Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to
www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model.
50 User Guide (Features may...
Getting Started - Page 121
set-top box connecting to computer 18 remote emitter cable for 18 with Windows Media Center 18
sleep mode 13 slideshows, making 33 software
reinstalling 48 repairing 47 updating 41 upgrading 12
software programs DVD Play 41
songs, deleting 36 SoundMAX
connecting speakers 19 enabling digital speaker or audio receiver 19 microphones 21 speaker volume 20 speakers 5 adjusting volume 20 connecting 19...