HP dc5700 manual Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers, Customizing the Monitor Display

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3.Select the All Programs menu.

4.Click on the Windows Update link.

In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Click view available updates and make sure all critical updates are selected. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen.

In Windows XP, you will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. If you see one or more pop-up windows that ask you to install a program from http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to install the program. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Web site to scan for updates and install critical updates and service packs.

It is recommended that you install all of the critical updates and service packs.

5.After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure to save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Yes to reboot the machine.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you must also install the drivers for each of the devices.

If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C: \i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers.

Obtain the latest support software , including support software for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.

Customizing the Monitor Display

If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in Windows XP to change display settings. For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your monitor.

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Contents Page Page Quick Setup & Getting Started Page Accessing User Guides and HP Insight Diagnostics About This BookAbout This Book Table of contents Enww Installing the Operating System Installing and Customizing the SoftwareDownloading Microsoft Windows Updates Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers Customizing the Monitor DisplayHP Backup and Recovery Manager Protecting the SoftwareHP Insight Diagnostics Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Select the Test Mode Interactive or Unattended Test TabStatus Tab Log TabSaving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics Help TabDownloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics Turning Off the ComputerFinding More Information Accessing the User Guides Before You Call for Technical SupportBefore You Call for Technical Support Helpful Hints Helpful Hints Basic Troubleshooting Solving General ProblemsBasic Troubleshooting Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Lower the display resolution for the current Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause Solution Once bad card is identified, remove
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dc5700 specifications

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