HP M8200n PC Troubleshooting

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  Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ...no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No ... in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or ...
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  ... the keyboard and mouse ...4 Troubleshooting Computer Problems ...5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives ...7 Video...9 Display (Monitor)...9 Hard Disk Drive...10 ... Computer ...22 Turning Off Your Computer...22 Updating Drivers ...22 Microsoft System Restore ...23 Software Program ...
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  iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ...your computer if problems arise in the future. 7 Click Done to return to the Roxio project window. 8 Remove the ...up data; refer to Help and Support for more information. 1 Click the Windows Start Button® , All Programs... Unused Programs Unused programs take up memory space and slow down the computer. ...
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  ... 9 Type cleanmgr.exe, and click Open, and then Next. 10 Review the summary of the schedule you set. When you are done, click Finish. Disk Cleanup will run at the time you set. Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup Set the Windows Start Menu to open only needed software ...
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  ...key as soon as the first logo screen appears. 3 In the Windows Advanced Options menu, use the arrow ... on the Hewlett-Packard and Compaq computers with the Windows Vista operating system preinstalled may ... see a difference between the size reported by Windows Vista and the size advertised. The storage ...
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  ... and mouse When cleaning the keyboard keys, use a low setting on the battery-powered vacuum cleaner, to avoid removing key caps and springs. 1 Vacuum ... any debris that has accumulated in and around the computer ports (for example, the Ethernet and USB ports). 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices ...
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  ... audio files are played. Possible solution Open the file in Windows Media Player. Ensure ... to see whether there is an update available for Windows Media Player. For more information, open... connect to the Audio Out (green) connector on the back of the computer. 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide...
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  ...cleaning kit, available from most computer stores. The driver may be corrupted or outdated. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on page 22. I cannot remove .... If you suspect a problem with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Start Button ...
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  ... space on your hard disk drive to store a temporary copy of the content. Click the Windows Start Button, then Computer. Right-click the hard disk drive and ... recording program. Some video files may be viewed on a computer, but not on a home DVD video player. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ...more information, open Windows Media Player Help and search for codec. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video.... 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver. 7 If you are prompted, restart the computer. Display (Monitor) In addition ...
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  ..., or the images are fuzzy. Possible solution Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust Resolution as necessary. Hard Disk Drive Symptom ...
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  ...€™s Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows Vista. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. For details, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details. Ensure that all cables ...
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  ... one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click ... have removed a hardware device, and the device driver is listed in the Device Manager, this may be causing ... conflict. To uninstall the old driver so that the new device driver works properly, right-...
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  ...network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). A modem uses a standard telephone ...Center window, click Set up a connection or network to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions... if there is a high demand for the Web site at that time. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13...
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  ... want. Unwanted pop-up advertisements display on my computer when connected to the Internet. This is typically caused by adware or advertising-supported software. You can ... antivirus programs have tools that scan for and remove adware from your computer. 14 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ... menu item in the program (usually located on the File menu). Check for these problems: Ensure the mouse and keyboard are within range of the receiver. Replace ... established, and that the receiver did not time out instead, move the mouse and check for response. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 15
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  ... Ctrl and Esc keys on the keyboard simultaneously to display the Windows Start Menu. 4 Use the arrow keys...roller ball. For detailed cleaning instructions, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/...mouse. Cursor does not respond to mouse movement. 16 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ... computer to its original state. For instructions, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables. For instructions, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 17
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  Power (continued) Symptom Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error. Computer does...system by using the Control Panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery. For instructions, refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Computer displays the wrong date and time. 18 ...
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  ... Start Button, and then Control Panel. 2 Click Uninstall a program. The Programs and Features window opens. 3 Select the program you want to remove and click Uninstall. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 19
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  ... and then click Properties. The System Properties window opens. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under ... distance, refer to the device instructions. Remove and then reinstall the device: 1 Click the Windows Start ... that is not working farther away from other devices. 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ... remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window. Memory card reader (select models only) ... exceeded the storage limit of the memory card. Ensure the memory card is one of the supported types: CompactFlash (I, ... xD. Some models may support additional types. Ensure the memory card is fully inserted ...
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  ...hard disk drive, you only need to perform the system recovery. Updating Drivers A driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with an...(for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a...
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  ...click Search. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager ... in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools,...
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  ... computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure ...operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. System recovery completely erases and ... reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any ...
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  ...of Required Blank Discs 1 disc 7-11 discs Contact HP Support Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive ... 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 ...
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  ... on your keyboard repeatedly until the Recovery Manager window appears. 5 Click Advanced options. 6 In the Advanced ... process, and wait until you see the desktop. 9 Turn off the computer, reconnect all ... system recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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  ...computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then HP Update. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you performed...
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