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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide

1. 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Computer 2 In the window that opens right click the hard disk drive that you want to check and click Properties 3 In the Properties window click the Tools tab 4 Under Error checking click Check Now 5 If desired click the check box next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start If prompted to restart click Yes to restart the computer Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 4 HP and Compaq computers with the Windows Vista operating system preinstalled may appear to have a hard disk drive smaller than what is stated in the product specifications in the documentation or on the box Hard disk drives are described and advertised by manufacturers in terms of decimal base 10 capacity Windows Vista and other programs such as FDISK use the binary base 2 numbering system In decimal notation one megabyte MB is equal to 1 000 000 bytes and one gigabyte GB is equal to 1 000 000 000 bytes In the binary numbering system one megabyte is equal to 1 048 576 bytes and one gigabyte is equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes Because of the different measuring systems you may see a difference between the size reported by Windows Vista and the size advertised The storage capacity of the hard disk drive is as advertised Windows Vista reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in the Computer window because it show
2. Choose the files to delete by placing a check mark in the check box next to the file types listed Click OK and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the selected files Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically ou fF WO WN CO N 10 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Task Scheduler Click Action and then click Create Basic Task Type a name for the task and an optional description Click OK then click OK again Select the reoccurrence and click Next Select the time to run Disk Cleanup and click Next Disk cleanup may take a long time so select a time when the computer is on but not in use Select Start a program and click Next Under Program Script click Browse Type cleanmgr exe and click Open Review the summary of the schedule you have set When done click Finish Disk Cleanup runs at the time you have set Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Running the Disk Defragmenter Program When Windows Vista stores files on your hard disk drive it often divides them into multiple pieces or fragments so they fit into available space on the drive When you attempt to open a fragmented file it must be retrieved from more than one place so the process takes more time The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on your hard disk drive to improve computer performance This does not affect the location of files and folders on yo
3. NOTE It is important that you perform the computer repair methods in the order described in this document Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to fix your computer if you are experiencing software problems Detailed instructions about each method are in the sections that follow You must perform the procedures in the order listed here m Restarting Your Computer m Turning Off Your Computer m Updating Drivers m Microsoft System Restore m Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation m System Recovery NOTE If you are replacing a hard disk drive you only have to run the System Recovery Repairing Software Problems 21 Restarting Your Computer Restarting is the simplest repair method for your computer When you restart the computer reloads the operating system and software into its memory To restart your computer 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Start Button 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click i Restart Turning Off Your Computer When you turn off your computer and then turn it on again you force the computer to reload the operating system into its memory which clears some tracking information This may eliminate some problems that can remain after performing a restart To turn off your computer 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Start Button 3 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock
4. button and then click 5 Shut Down 4 Start your computer by pressing the On button Updating Drivers 22 A driver is a software program that allows your computer to communicate with an attached device such as a printer a hard disk drive a mouse or a 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 Windows Start Button right click Computer and then select Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign to expand the device whose driver you want to update or rollback for example DVD CD ROM drives 4 Double click the specific item for example HP DVD Writer 640b and then click the Driver tab 5 To update a driver click Update Driver and follow the onscreen instructions Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver click Rollback Driver and follow the onscreen instructions Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that allows you to restore your computer configuration to that of a previous time when a current software problem did not exist The feature does this by creating a restore point where it records the computer settings at that time and date When a new program is installed the operating system automatically creates a restore point before it adds the new software You can als
5. check and then click Properties 4 In the System Properties window click the Tools tab uo Under Error checking click Check Now 6 If desired select the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start If prompted to restart click Yes and allow the computer to restart Troubleshooting Computer Problems 19 Miscellaneous Symptom Insufficient memory message displays Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control select models only Memory card reader select models only cannot read my memory card Possible solution Close all open programs and then try the desired task Ss again or restart your computer click the Windows Start i Button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Restart If the message displays again consider purchasing and installing additional memory 1 Click the Windows Start Button right click Computer and then select Properties N Under Tasks click Device Manager Q Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers 4 Ifthe eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers Windows Vista 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 th
6. configured to automatically download codecs m lf the correct codec is available the file will play Note that you must be connected to the Internet to download the codec file m If the correct codec is not available check to see if there is an update available for Windows Media Player For more information open Windows Media Player Help and then search the online Help for codec 10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Video continued Symptom Error message Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt Possible solution 1 Click the Windows Start Button right click Computer and then select Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 5 Click the plus sign next to Sound video and game controllers 4 Right click TV tuner select models only and then select Update Driver Software 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver 7 If prompted restart the computer Display Monitor In addition to the information listed here also refer to the documentation that came with your monitor Symptom Screen is blank and monitor power light is not lit Screen is blank Images on the screen are too large or too small or the images are fuzzy Possible solution Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor and the wall outlet Press the On button on the front of the monitor Press the space bar or move the mouse
7. copy of the content Click the Windows Start Button then Computer Right click on the hard disk drive and select Properties to view the space available 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 Make sure you set the correct recording option append or add data files in your DVD burning software The computer must be connected to the Internet for the artist title and track information to appear when playing music CDs This information is not recorded on the disc Track information may not be available for every CD You may need to select the capture device if your computer has both an analog and a digital video capture device Refer to the Help menu in the video capture program to find out how to change the video device selection Your DVD player cannot play video files recorded onto the DVD as data files To play a movie properly use a video recording program Some video files may be viewed on a computer but not on a home DVD video player Video Symptom Some video files do not play Codec error messages appear when play certain video files Possible solution Your file may be corrupt or in an unsupported format Open the video file in a video editor and then resave the file in a supported format Open the file in Windows Media Player Ensure Windows Media Player is
8. have created System Recovery reinstalls the operating system programs and drivers However you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory This includes software that came on CDs included in the computer accessory box and software programs you installed since your purchase NOTE If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive select models only you must remove it before starting the System Recovery program System Recovery should be attempted in the following order m Through the Windows Vista Start menu m By pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during startup m Through the recovery discs NOTE If you are replacing the hard disk drive you must use the recovery discs to reinstall the operating system and software on the hard disk drive Starting System Recovery through the Windows Vista Start menu If the computer is working and Windows Vista is responding use these steps to perform a System Recovery 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor the keyboard and the mouse Turn on the computer Click the Windows Start Button Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools au a Ww Repairing Software Problems 25 26 7 Click Recovery Manager You are asked if you want to perform a Microsoft System Restore m If you want to perform a Mi
9. region and language search on your computer model number and then search on the keyword cleaning Press the Num Lock key The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad 16 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Keyboard and Mouse continued Symptom Cursor moves only vertically or horizontally or does not move smoothly on the screen Mouse does not work or is not detected Optical mouse does not track cursor well Cursor moves too fast or too slow Possible solution Remove the rollerball cover from bottom of mouse rotate it counter clockwise remove the ball and clean it with a damp lint free cloth not paper Also clean the rollers on which the ball moves Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to your computer If the mouse is still not detected turn off the computer reconnect the mouse cable and then restart the computer Place the mouse on a mouse pad or white sheet of paper or gently wipe the light sensor lens on the bottom of the mouse with a lint free cloth not paper Adjust the cursor speed 1 Click the Windows Start Button Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then Mouse 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Adjust the Motion slider toward Slow or Fast to decrease or increase the speed at which the pointer cursor responds to mouse movement 4 Click OK Power Symptom Computer will not turn on or start Possible solution En
10. OTE System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc Complete the computer startup finish the registration process and wait until you see the desktop Then turn off the computer reconnect all peripheral devices and turn on the computer Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Starting System Recovery from recovery discs 2 12 13 If the computer works create a backup CD or DVD containing all data files that you want to save Remove the backup disc from the disc tray when you are finished Insert recovery disc 1 into the appropriate drive tray CD or DVD and close the tray If the computer works Click the Windows Start Button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click a ar Shut Down Or If the computer is not responding Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor the keyboard and the mouse Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one Press the On button to turn on the computer The computer starts the recovery from the recovery disc Follow the onscreen instructions when they are displayed NOTE The System Recovery option deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purcha
11. Support Center or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD 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 Vista Contact the device vendor directly for an update For HP peripherals visit the HP Web site Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the cable or connector are not bent Turn off the computer turn on the external device and then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Hardware Installation continued Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system continued A new device does not work A device does not work after installing a new device Possible solution Restart the computer and follow the instructions for accepting the changes Deselect the automatic settings in the operating system for the card and choose a basic configuration that doesn t cause a resource conflict You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict You must be logged in with administrative privileges to m i i F install or uninstall a
12. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide The only warranties for Hewlett Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein HP assumes 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 part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2005 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U S Patents Nos 4 930 158 and 4 930 160 until August 28 2008 Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Windows logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries regions HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents MICUINTGMCINCE ooo dos 05 dcccs ceeds ced coecscs edeccoccssoscdecsccec
13. are on your computer m Do not install programs if you are not sure they come from reputable companies Check the company s Web site carefully for information about what is included with the program Do not automatically click Yes when a download window asks if it is OK to install a program on your computer Read the message in the window and make sure it is a software program that you really want This is typically caused by adware or advertising supported software You can configure your Web browser to block pop ups available in Internet Explorer by clicking Tools and then Pop up Blocker To remove adware from your computer use the antispyware adware program included on your computer select models only or any number of available software programs that remove adware programs Note that many of the popular antivirus programs have tools that scan for and remove adware from your computer Troubleshooting Computer Problems 15 Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer Keyboard Print button does not work Wireless keyboard does not work or is not detected Wireless mouse does not work or is not detected Cursor does not respond to mouse movement Cursor responds slowly to mouse movement Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number key pad Possible solution Turn off the computer by using the mouse reconnect the keyboard to the back of y
14. cing Guide for instructions When drive activity stops remove the disk and press the spacebar The computer should start up Press and hold the On button until the computer turns off The computer may be in an exceedingly hot environment Let it cool down Ensure computer air vents are not blocked and internal fan is running Note that your computer may not have an internal fan The real time clock RTC battery may need to be replaced Battery life is approximately seven years Before replacing the battery try resetting the date and time in your operating system by using the Control Panel If the problem persists replace the battery See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions on replacing the battery Performance Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond Possible solution If you created multiple user accounts on your computer make sure other users are not logged in If there are multiple users logged in at one time system resources must be shared among the multiple users Run the Disk Cleanup program to delete unwanted files including temporary Internet files installed components and programs that you no longer use and files in the Recycle Bin from your hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Cleanup 2 Select the drive on which you want to perform the cleanup 3 Choose the files to delete by placing a c
15. correct codec is available the file will play Note that you must be connected to the Internet to download the codec file m If the correct codec is not available check to see if there is an update available for Windows Media Player For more information open Windows Media Player Help and then search the online Help for codec 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide CD and DVD Drives Symptom The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start cannot remove a CD or DVD cannot create burn a disc Possible solution Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray Wait at least 30 seconds to let the drive determine the type of media Clean the disc with a disc cleaning kit available from most computer stores The driver may be corrupted or outdated Refer to Updating Drivers on page 22 for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers Turn on your computer and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray If you suspect a problem with the actual Eject button 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer 2 Right click the CD or DVD drive you want to open 3 Select Eject from the menu Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray Verify that you are using the correct disc type media for the drive Try a different brand of disc Make sure the disc is clean and undamaged If recording sto
16. crosoft System Restore click Yes and follow the onscreen instructions m If you do not want to perform a Microsoft System Restore click No to start the recovery process and follow the onscreen instructions NOTE System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc Complete the computer startup finish the registration process and wait until you see the desktop Then turn off the computer reconnect all peripheral devices and then turn on the computer Starting System Recovery through system startup If Windows Vista is not responding but the computer is working use these steps to perform a System Recovery 2 Turn off the computer If necessary press and hold the On button until the computer turns off Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one Disconnect alll peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor the keyboard and the mouse Press the On button to turn on the computer During the startup do the following to enter the Recovery Manager program When the first screen with the HP or Compaq logo appears press the F11 key on the keyboard You have only a few seconds to press the F11 key before the normal startup process continues The computer starts the Recovery Manager program wait for the onscreen instructions to display and then follow those instructions N
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18. device driver If you need to switch users click the Windows Start Button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Switch User Choose a user with administrative privileges To resolve a device conflict you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver 1 Click the Windows Start Button right click Computer and then select Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in a yellow circle near the device icon The exclamation point means there is a device conflict or problem with the device Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly 4 Ifyou have removed a hardware device and the device driver is listed in the Device Manager this may be causing the device conflict To uninstall the old driver for the new device driver to work properly do the following Right click the device click Uninstall and then click OK 5 Double click the name of the device and select Properties 6 If available click the Resources tab to verify that there is a device conflict 7 Click the General tab to see if your device is enabled and working properly If it is available click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard 8 Restart the computer Click the Windows Start a Button click the Arrow button next to the Lock but
19. dio CD and DVD Drives Video Display Monitor Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems or for problems relating specifically to your printer refer to the documentation provided by the product s manufacturer Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 Audio Symptom No sound is produced Codec error messages appear when certain audio files are played Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the Mute feature is turned on Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound and then Adjust system volume 3 If applications are muted click the Mute button to unmute Click the task bar Volume icon g or use the keyboard controls to increase the volume Ensure powered active speakers are turned on Turn off your computer and reconnect the speakers Press the Sleep button select models only or press the Esc key on the keyboard to resume from sleep mode Replace the passive speaker system with an active speaker system sold separately Active speakers have a power cord and On button and connect to the Audio Out green connector on the computer Unplug headphones if they are connected to your computer Open the file in Windows Media Player Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs m If the
20. e remote sensor plugged in and then restart the computer Plug in other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in use light is flashing To do so may cause data loss or it may permanently damage the card reader Some cards have a Read Write or Security switch on the card Make sure the switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to it Make sure the amount of data you are storing has not exceeded the storage limit of the card Make sure the memory card is one of the supported types CompactFlash I Il and Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMedia Secure Digital SmartMedia or xD Some models may support additional types Make sure the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot Inspect the ends of the memory cards for dirt or material closing a hole or spoiling a metal contact Clean the contacts with a lintfree cloth and small amounts of isopropyl alcohol Replace the memory card if necessary 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation If your computer works improperly or stops because of the software you may be able to repair it Some software repairs are as simple as restarting your computer and others require performing a System Recovery from files on your hard disk drive
21. erify the modem is working properly Note that Web pages do not always load as quickly as files stored on your computer Web pages may also load slowly if there is a high demand for the Web site at that time You may want to remove the AOL program To uninstall AOL 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Uninstall a program 3 Select America Online click Uninstall and then follow the onscreen instructions NOTE Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL 14 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Internet Access continued Symptom My Internet browser home page changed to something did not want Unwanted pop up advertisements display on my computer when connected to the Internet Possible solution You may have spyware on your computer Spyware is software that usually runs silently in the background on your computer collecting and sending information about you and your use of the computer to another person or system on the Internet You can find and remove spyware from your computer by using any one of a number of software programs available for this purpose including Windows Defender To scan for spyware using Windows Defender 1 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs then click Windows Defender 2 Click Sean Many of the popular virus protection programs also have some tools that scan for and remove spyware from your computer To avoid getting spyw
22. heck mark in the check box next to the file types listed 4 Click OK and then click Yes to permanently delete the files 18 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Performance continued Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond continued Possible solution Run the Disk Defragmenter program to group fragmented files together on your hard disk drive and improve performance This does not affect the location of files and folders on your computer NOTE The Disk Defragmenter program may take a long time to complete It is a good idea to run it overnight To run the Disk Defragmenter program Save your work and close all open programs Press the Ctrl key the Alt key and the Delete key at the same time Click Start Task Manager hON On the Applications tab select all the programs that are listed and then click End Task 5 Click the Windows Start Button choose All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter 6 Click Defragment now Remove unused programs 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Uninstall a program The Programs and Features window opens 3 Select the program you wish to remove and click Uninstall Follow the onscreen instructions Check for hard disk drive errors 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Start Button and then click Computer 3 Rightclick the hard disk drive that you want to
23. nstructions go to http www hp com support Select your country region and language search on your computer model number and then search on the keyword cleaning Maintenance 5 Recommended Maintenance Schedule continued Daily Weekly Clean up Web browser files m Delete cookies m Delete cache m Delete history files Empty the Recycle Bin m This and other cleanup tasks can be performed with the Disk Cleanup program See Running the Disk Cleanup Program on page 2 Back up important files to CD or DVD See Creating Data Backup Discs on page 1 Monthly Quarterly seasonally Clean up the desktop m Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications See Removing Unused Programs on page 1 Maintain overall condition m Check cleanliness Make sure ventilation is unobstructed m Secure all connections and cabling Create a Restore Point See Microsoft System Restore on page 23 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Troubleshooting Computer Problems This section contains a series of tables that describe possible solutions to problems that may occur when using your computer Each table contains Symptoms that describe the sign or warning message for the type of problem Possible solutions that describe what you should do to try to solve the problem The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order Au
24. o set them manually If you experience a problem that you think may be due to software on your computer use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point NOTE Always use this System Restore procedure before using the System Recovery program To start a System Restore Close all open programs Click the Windows Start Button Choose All Programs Choose Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 Choose System Tools 6 Click System Restore 7 Click Next 8 Follow the onscreen instructions To manually add restore points 1 Close all open programs 2 Click the Windows Start Button 3 Choose Control Panel 4 Click System and Maintenance then click System 5 Click System protection 6 Under Automatic restore points select the disk that you want to create a restore point for 7 Click Create 8 Follow the onscreen instructions For more information about software restore points 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click Help and Support The Help and Support Center displays 3 Type system restore into the Search box and then click Search Repairing Software Problems Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory installed software program or hardware driver is damaged you can reinstall the software program or hardware driver using the Recovery Manager program Select models only NOTE To ensure your computer includes the program perform steps 3 thro
25. our computer and then turn on your computer Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support Use the Print menu item in the program usually located on the File menu m Ensure the keyboard is within the range of the receiver m Replace the batteries in the wireless keyboard m Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard m Ensure the mouse is within the range of the receiver m Replace the batteries in the wireless mouse m Refer to the documentation that came with the mouse Restart your computer using the keyboard 1 Press the Alt and Tab keys on the keyboard at the same time to navigate to an open application 2 Press the Ctrl and S keys on the keyboard at the same time to save your changes in the selected application Ctrl S is the keyboard command for Save on most not all applications 3 After saving changes in all open applications press the Ctrl and Esc keys on the keyboard at the same time to display the Start menu 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button next to a the Lock button Select Shut Down and then press a the Enter key on the keyboard 5 After the shutdown is complete reconnect the mouse connector to the back of your computer and then turn on your computer Use a mouse pad or other rough surface under the mouse If you have a rollerball mouse clean the roller ball For detailed cleaning instructions go to http www hp com support Select your country
26. pped during a recording session the disc may be damaged use a different disc Use the correct type of disc for the type of files you are recording When using a CD R disc make sure that it is blank when recording music and is blank or appendable with space to add more data files when recording data Verify that you are using the correct disc type when making a copy of a disc Some recording programs can record only to the same disc type as the source For example you can record a DVD only to a DVD R R or a DVD RW RW disc and you can record a CD only to a CD R or a CD RW disc Make sure the disc is in the correct drive and you specify the same drive in the CD or DVD recording software Select a slower write speed for the recording drive if it is available The recording software may not let you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your disc You can make space available by removing one or more tracks from the list before recording the files to disc Close all software programs and windows before recording Troubleshooting Computer Problems CD and DVD Drives continued Symptom cannot create burn a disc continued cannot add data to a DVD Titles of music tracks are not displayed for the CD An error message appears when capturing video cannot play a DVD movie on a DVD player Possible solution Make sure you have enough space available on your hard disk drive to store a temporary
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28. s information about one partition on the hard disk drive at a time The first partition contains the System Recovery information Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Recommended Maintenance Schedule Daily Manage e mail Delete e mail from unknown sources Do not open untrusted attachments Organize e mail Weekly Protect against viruses adware and spyware m Update definition files or schedule a weekly automatic update m Runa full virus adware and spyware scan or schedule a weekly automatic scan Optimize performance m Run Disk Cleanup See Running the Disk Cleanup Program on page 2 m Run Disk Defragmenter See Running the Disk Defragmenter Program on page 3 m Check for disk errors See Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors on page 4 Monthly Use Windows Update Check for updates or schedule a monthly automatic update See the Getting Started Guide for details Review the Start menu Set to open only needed applications Click the Windows Start Button All Programs then click Windows Defender Click Tools Click Software Explorer In the Category list select Startup Programs Select the program that you want to prevent from running and click Disable Quarterly seasonally Set new passwords See the Getting Started Guide for details Clean the computer monitor keyboard and mouse m For detailed cleaning i
29. se Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc When the Recovery Manager finishes remove the last disc Click Finish to restart the computer After the computer restarts a series of startup screens appears To proceed with the initial Windows Vista setup you must answer a few questions Complete the computer startup finish the registration process and wait until you see the desktop Then turn off the computer reconnect all peripheral devices and turn on the computer Reinstall software not originally installed on the computer by the factory Copy data files from the backup disc to your hard disk drive Repairing Software Problems 27 www hp com Printed in 599 1 783 5
30. sure that cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly and the wall outlet is functioning the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be on if the light is not on refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support If the display monitor is blank the monitor may not be properly connected Connect the monitor to the computer plug it in and turn it on Refer to the Display Monitor troubleshooting section on page 11 Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your country region or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the outlet Troubleshooting Computer Problems 17 Power continued Symptom Computer will not turn on or start continued Invalid system disk or Non System disk or disk error message displays Computer does not turn off when the On button is pressed Computer shuts down automatically Computer date and time display is incorrect Possible solution Incompatible memory RAM may have been installed Reinstall the old memory to return your computer to its original state Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions Reseat the hard disk drive s data and power cables See the Upgrading and Servi
31. the CD or DVD burning software included on your computer to create backup discs of important information including personal files e mail messages and Web site bookmarks When writing data to a backup disc you should use software that includes write verification functionality This verification feature compares the data on your hard disk drive with the data copied to the disc to ensure it is an exact copy Depending on your disc burning software you may need to manually enable this feature Removing Unused Programs Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel Click Uninstall a program The Programs and Features window opens Select the program you want to remove and click Uninstall hOQnN Follow the onscreen instructions NOTE Some programs have their own uninstall features If you cannot uninstall a program from the Control Panel refer to the program documentation or Help Maintenance 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 The Disk Cleanup program frees up space on your hard disk drive by removing temporary and unused files including Temporary Internet Files and files in the Recycle Bin You can run Disk Cleanup manually or you can set it up to run automatically Running Disk Cleanup manually 2 3 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches for files to delete and calculates how much disk space can be saved
32. to make the screen display visible again Press the Sleep button select models only or press the Esc key on the keyboard to resume from sleep mode Press the On button to turn on the computer Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins m f any of the pins are bent replace the monitor connector cable m If no pins are bent reconnect the monitor connector cable to the computer Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista 1 Right click the desktop and then select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Hard Disk Drive Symptom Computer seems to be locked up and not responding Hard disk drive error message displays Possible solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or restart the computer 1 Press the Ctrl key the Alt key and the Delete key on the keyboard at the same time 2 Click Start Task Manager 3 Select the program that is not responding and click End Task Or If closing programs does not work restart the computer a Press the Ctrl key the Alt key and the Delete key on the keyboard at the same time b Click the arrow next to the Shut Down button and then click Restart c If this does not work press and hold the On button for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer Then press the On button Press the Help button on the keyboard to open the Help and
33. ton and then click Restart Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 Internet Access Symptom cannot connect to the Internet cannot automatically start Internet programs Web pages load slowly The AOL program opens even when it is not being used Possible solution Verify Internet settings or contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance Verify that you are using the proper cables for your Internet connection type Your computer may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter also called a network interface card or NIC A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial up connection A NIC uses a network cable to connect to a local area network LAN Do not connect a telephone cable to the NIC Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line doing so may damage the NIC For more information about connecting to the Internet press the Help button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP Try to connect again later or contact your ISP for assistance Log in to your ISP and start the desired program Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are selected Click the Windows Start Button and then click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Double click Phone and Modem Options Select the Modems tab and then click the Properties button uh WON In the Device status area v
34. ugh 5 of the following procedure If the Recovery Manager program is listed in the PC Help amp Tools folder your computer includes the program NOTE Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs To start a Software Program or Hardware Driver Reinstallation 1 Close all applications and folders 2 Uninstall the damaged application a Click the Windows Start Button Control Panel b Under Programs click Uninstall a program Select the program you want to remove and then click Uninstall d Click Yes if you want to continue with the uninstall process Click the Windows Start Button Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools Click Recovery Manager Follow the onscreen instructions CON OU BB Ww When you have finished recovering restart the computer NOTE Do not skip this last step You must restart the computer when you are finished recovering software programs or hardware drivers 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide System Recovery After you have tried the previously mentioned methods of repairing your computer you can run a System Recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory shipped operating system software programs and hardware drivers System Recovery Completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive this includes deleting all data files you
35. ur computer NOTE The Disk Defragmenter program may take a long time to complete You can run it unattended overnight Save your work and close all open programs Press the Ctrl key the Alt key and the Delete key at the same time Click Start Task Manager On the Applications tab select all the programs that are listed and then click End Task Close the Task Manager 5 Click the Windows Start Button choose All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter hONnND 6 Click Defragment Now If Disk Defragmenter repeatedly starts a hidden background program is still accessing the hard disk drive Restart the computer in Safe Mode and run the Disk Defragmenter program again 1 Click the Windows Start Button click the arrow next to the P Lock button and then click Restart p 2 Press the F8 key as soon as the first logo screen appears 3 On the Windows Advanced Options menu use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press the Enter key Press the Enter key again to select the operating system 5 Log on to Windows Vista When the Desktop message appears click Yes to continue in Safe Mode 6 After Windows Vista starts use the previous procedure to run the Disk Defragmenter program Maintenance 3 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors Perform the following procedure to check the integrity of the hard disk drive in Windows Vista Close all open programs before beginning the disk check

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