HP TouchSmart 600-1205xt driver and firmware
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Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Page 8
...support and service during the Limited Warranty Period, you may be directed by HP to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests, or use HP remote support solutions where applicable.
HP strongly encourages you to accept the use of or to employ available support technologies provided by HP. If you choose not to deploy available remote support...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Page 10
... product
number, model number, and serial number.
• E-mail support. • HP Real Time Chat with qualified support specialists. • Support phone numbers. • Link to the User Guides for your computer.
How to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement
Please check http://www.hp.com/support for warranty, service and support and product information updates.
3 If you think you have...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
... to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings.
Getting Started (this guide)
● Learn how to use the
Help and Support
Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit http://www.hp.com/ go/win7.
● Find Windows 7 password information.
Windows 7 troubleshooting tools
● Troubleshoot the most
1. Click Start, click Control Panel...
Getting Started Guide - Page 10
...Support & Drivers.
d. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in the product field, and press Enter.
e. If necessary, select your computer model from Product search results.
f. Select your computer operating system.
g. Click Download next to each update you wish to download.
h. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each downloaded update...
Getting Started Guide - Page 11
... software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes
firewall software.
Windows 7 critical security updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system.
After you complete the initial computer setup, you might want to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Check the operating system, memory...
Getting Started Guide - Page 19
... network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so might damage the network adapter.
Run the wireless setup wizard:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center.
2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network...
Getting Started Guide - Page 20
..., to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft System Restore
If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually.
NOTE: Always use this System...
Getting Started Guide - Page 21
... you want to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers.
To uninstall a program: 1. Close all software programs and folders. 2. Uninstall the damaged program:
a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel...
Getting Started Guide - Page 22
... clean the inside and outside of your computer.
Software updates
Use Windows Update to fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates.
Hard disk diagnostic
Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand by using Hard...
Getting Started Guide - Page 5
...within the HP TouchSmart application.
● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings.
Getting Started (this guide)
● Troubleshoot the most common Help and Support:
computer hardware and software issues.
Tap the Start button, and then tap Help and Support.
● Find links to driver updates.
● Read frequently asked questions.
●...
Getting Started Guide - Page 11
... to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Computer viruses
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service...
Getting Started Guide - Page 29
...ROM drives). 4. Double-tap the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Tap the Driver tab. 6. To update a driver, tap Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, tap Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
You can also go to the HP Support website: www.hp.com/support and select the task, Download drivers...
Getting Started Guide - Page 30
... due to software that was installed on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program.
NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows.
To...
Getting Started Guide - Page 32
...
Thoroughly clean the outside of your computer.
Software updates
Use Windows Updates to fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Windows Update
Run Windows Update monthly to install updates.
Hard disk diagnostic Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand by using...
User Guide - Page 5
... ...48 HP TouchSmart Clock ...48 HP TouchSmart Recipe Box...48 HP TouchSmart Twitter ...49 HP TouchSmart Netflix ...49 Live TV...49 HP TouchSmartLink ...49 Updating Software ...49 Software Quick Reference Table 50 Remote Control ...53 Using the Remote Control ...53 Software Troubleshooting and System Recovery 57 Software Troubleshooting ...57 Software repair overview ...57 Updating drivers ...57...
User Guide - Page 33
... port
HP TouchSmart supports USB and wireless printer connections. If your printer has a parallel port, you must buy a USB parallel port 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. For example, you can set your computer...
User Guide - Page 41
...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 your favorite programs, are better suited to the touch...
User Guide - Page 63
...-installed software or hardware driver by using the Recovery Manager program. System recovery - Erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have 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...
User Guide - Page 67
... 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.
System recovery from the Windows 7 Start menu
If the computer is working, and Windows 7 is responding, use these steps to perform a system recovery.
NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase...
User Guide - Page 73
... button 5 powered speakers, connecting 25 printers
connecting 27 parallel ports 27
R
Realtek HD Audio Manager connecting speakers 25 microphone volume 27
receiver, wireless keyboard and mouse 9 Recipe Box tile 48 recovery discs
choosing 60 creating 60 Recovery Manager 58 recycling computer hardware 31 reinstall a software program 58 remote control IR receiver LED 9 using with HP TouchSmart 53 with...