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4 Using the Internet The Internet is connected, as shown in the Quick Setup guide included with others throughout the world. Next, establish an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The Basics Before you begin surfing the Internet, ensure that allows you to connect your computer with your Windows desktop. On certain models, Compaq provides a selection of computers that your computer modem phone line or broadband cable is...
4 Using the Internet The Internet is connected, as shown in the Quick Setup guide included with others throughout the world. Next, establish an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The Basics Before you begin surfing the Internet, ensure that allows you to connect your computer with your Windows desktop. On certain models, Compaq provides a selection of computers that your computer modem phone line or broadband cable is...
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... (floppy) into the disk drive. ■ Turn off . The hard drive automatically locks when the computer is turned off the computer and external devices. Getting Started 7-3 Do you have a product warranty issue or need to contact a technical expert? Finding Help & Support ■ Open an online service event with a Compaq Support Specialist. Contact Compaq online for shipment: ■ Back up the hard drive. ■ Make sure the backup media are not exposed...
... (floppy) into the disk drive. ■ Turn off . The hard drive automatically locks when the computer is turned off the computer and external devices. Getting Started 7-3 Do you have a product warranty issue or need to contact a technical expert? Finding Help & Support ■ Open an online service event with a Compaq Support Specialist. Contact Compaq online for shipment: ■ Back up the hard drive. ■ Make sure the backup media are not exposed...
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Index hardware installation instructions 8-1 troubleshooting 7-16 Help finding 7-1 integrated tool 7-2 keyboard button 3-1, 3-20, 7-1 Web site 7-1 Help & Support Center 3-20 hibernation mode entering manually 3-27 settings for 3-28 using 3-27 hyperlink 4-2 I infected files 5-6 installation drives 8-7, 8-13 memory 8-17 Index-4 installing expansion card 8-22 upgrades 8-2 Instant Internet button 3-20 Internet access problems 7-18 basics 4-1 controlling access 4-7 hyperlink 4-2 keyboard buttons 3-19 online service and support 7-2 troubleshooting 7-18 using 4-1 Web browsers 4-3 Internet Buttons ...
Index hardware installation instructions 8-1 troubleshooting 7-16 Help finding 7-1 integrated tool 7-2 keyboard button 3-1, 3-20, 7-1 Web site 7-1 Help & Support Center 3-20 hibernation mode entering manually 3-27 settings for 3-28 using 3-27 hyperlink 4-2 I infected files 5-6 installation drives 8-7, 8-13 memory 8-17 Index-4 installing expansion card 8-22 upgrades 8-2 Instant Internet button 3-20 Internet access problems 7-18 basics 4-1 controlling access 4-7 hyperlink 4-2 keyboard buttons 3-19 online service and support 7-2 troubleshooting 7-18 using 4-1 Web browsers 4-3 Internet Buttons ...
System Recovery
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... the recovery program finishes, click Restart to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 4 Press the On button to turn on the keyboard. 8 Change the first boot device to CD-ROM using one of these methods: ■ Press the down arrow key to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the computer. 5 When the color screen with...
... the recovery program finishes, click Restart to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 4 Press the On button to turn on the keyboard. 8 Change the first boot device to CD-ROM using one of these methods: ■ Press the down arrow key to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the computer. 5 When the color screen with...
Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - Updated User's Guide Information
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... recent work. • Software and Driver Recovery - After creating recovery discs, restart the Software Repair Wizard to the PC. Updated User's Guide Information Please review this updated information and keep it with your system using the recovery partition that stores an image of the original software. Running Tests for your software problem, start the Software Repair Wizard, double-click the desktop icon or: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click Compaq PC Help. 3 Click PC Information and Maintenance and...
... recent work. • Software and Driver Recovery - After creating recovery discs, restart the Software Repair Wizard to the PC. Updated User's Guide Information Please review this updated information and keep it with your system using the recovery partition that stores an image of the original software. Running Tests for your software problem, start the Software Repair Wizard, double-click the desktop icon or: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click Compaq PC Help. 3 Click PC Information and Maintenance and...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products Warranty & Support Guide
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... - only) via 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Canadian customers can join discussions, review information, and collaborate with other users just like yourself. • Software and driver updates for your fastest source for up technical support: 800-890-5128 Broadband customer service and technical support: 888-829-8466 www.earthlink.net InterVideo (only DVD-ROM models) www.intervideo.com Microsoft Network 800-386-5550 - User Support www.yahoo.com 3 When...
... - only) via 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Canadian customers can join discussions, review information, and collaborate with other users just like yourself. • Software and driver updates for your fastest source for up technical support: 800-890-5128 Broadband customer service and technical support: 888-829-8466 www.earthlink.net InterVideo (only DVD-ROM models) www.intervideo.com Microsoft Network 800-386-5550 - User Support www.yahoo.com 3 When...
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... error-free. The replacement part or product takes on the date of HP's choosing that your Compaq branded product in materials or workmanship under this document if a repair to your failure to new in this product will repair or replace the defective component parts or the hardware product. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES...
... error-free. The replacement part or product takes on the date of HP's choosing that your Compaq branded product in materials or workmanship under this document if a repair to your failure to new in this product will repair or replace the defective component parts or the hardware product. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES...
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... line individual service may be connected to your telephone line. The equipment must be particularly important in its technical operations and procedures. If such changes affect the compatibility or use less energy, help you save money on a loop may consist of any one of devices, subject only to make changes in rural areas. ENERGY STAR Compliance Compaq Presario PCs and Monitors marked with...
... line individual service may be connected to your telephone line. The equipment must be particularly important in its technical operations and procedures. If such changes affect the compatibility or use less energy, help you save money on a loop may consist of any one of devices, subject only to make changes in rural areas. ENERGY STAR Compliance Compaq Presario PCs and Monitors marked with...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... front panel) Model Number: System or Product Number*: Serial Number*: Date of their respective companies. Contacting Compaq for Support It's important to Register! Registering your product information for support. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in the following information: • Applicable error messages • Additional third-party hardware and/or software installed...
... front panel) Model Number: System or Product Number*: Serial Number*: Date of their respective companies. Contacting Compaq for Support It's important to Register! Registering your product information for support. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in the following information: • Applicable error messages • Additional third-party hardware and/or software installed...
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... the U.S. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of Communications label identifies certified equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by calling the Compaq Customer Support Center at the top or bottom of each terminal device denotes the percentage of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present...
... the U.S. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of Communications label identifies certified equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by calling the Compaq Customer Support Center at the top or bottom of each terminal device denotes the percentage of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present...
Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guide
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... 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
... 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guide
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... connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the factory settings. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the PC (select models only). Each time you are done. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 30 user's guide customizing the buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models...
... connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the factory settings. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the PC (select models only). Each time you are done. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 30 user's guide customizing the buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models...
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... can find links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). Or Click Start on solving the problem. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet. With Instant Support you need assistance to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. getting help and support center Information about commonly asked questions. Here you on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help.
... can find links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). Or Click Start on solving the problem. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet. With Instant Support you need assistance to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. getting help and support center Information about commonly asked questions. Here you on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help.
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... full screen, place the mouse pointer on the DVD packaging and disc. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your own music or data CDs. software program. Once the code locks, you can be played. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in a CD player, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. working with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets...
... full screen, place the mouse pointer on the DVD packaging and disc. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your own music or data CDs. software program. Once the code locks, you can be played. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in a CD player, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. working with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets...
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... Del keys on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the PC system. Power switch of changes to the configuration, you did not accept them. Hard disk drive error message displays. Device connector is usually the user Owner.) troubleshooting 75 Turn off the PC. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is not seated or connected properly. hardware installation Symptom A new device is not...
... Del keys on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the PC system. Power switch of changes to the configuration, you did not accept them. Hard disk drive error message displays. Device connector is usually the user Owner.) troubleshooting 75 Turn off the PC. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is not seated or connected properly. hardware installation Symptom A new device is not...
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... Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select America Online, click Change/Remove, and then click Yes when the confirmation window opens. Press the Help ? Replace the two AA alkaline batteries in the program. Modem is not set up The PC is enabled. 7 If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. Keyboard batteries are not recognized by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver...
... Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select America Online, click Change/Remove, and then click Yes when the confirmation window opens. Press the Help ? Replace the two AA alkaline batteries in the program. Modem is not set up The PC is enabled. 7 If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. Keyboard batteries are not recognized by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver...
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... and won't turn it on. After an upgrade or repair, the drive power, data, or power supply cables may need to be properly connected. Test the outlet by using the Control Panel. button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Note that came with the cover or access panel removed. miscellaneous Symptom PC date and...
... and won't turn it on. After an upgrade or repair, the drive power, data, or power supply cables may need to be properly connected. Test the outlet by using the Control Panel. button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Note that came with the cover or access panel removed. miscellaneous Symptom PC date and...
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... disk drive installation, 94 hard disk drive cables disconnecting, 96 reconnecting, 101 hard disk space, increasing, 68 hardware installation instructions, 91 hardware, upgrading, 43 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Windows Media Player, 57, 62 Help and Support opening, 17 Help button, 27 hibernation mode, 13 automatic, 13 high-speed Internet connection, 9 home Web page, 37 HP Picture Toolkit button, 27 hyperlink, defined, 34 I indicators, keyboard, 26 installation expansion card, 104 installation drives, 99 memory, 102 upgrades, 91 installing software...
... disk drive installation, 94 hard disk drive cables disconnecting, 96 reconnecting, 101 hard disk space, increasing, 68 hardware installation instructions, 91 hardware, upgrading, 43 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Windows Media Player, 57, 62 Help and Support opening, 17 Help button, 27 hibernation mode, 13 automatic, 13 high-speed Internet connection, 9 home Web page, 37 HP Picture Toolkit button, 27 hyperlink, defined, 34 I indicators, keyboard, 26 installation expansion card, 104 installation drives, 99 memory, 102 upgrades, 91 installing software...
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... standby mode, manual, 12 System Recovery, 82 System Restore, 82 transferring files and settings to use, 17 no sound, 72 O Off button. See turning off , 11 turning on, 10 viewing PC image on TV, 65 PC Help & Tools, 19 PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program, 85 peripherals, 10 playing DVD movies, 57 disc types, 62 pointer speed, adjusting, 21 power cable disconnecting, 95 reconnecting, 108 power management settings, modifying, 13 preparing PC for hardware upgrades, 91 Print button, not working...
... standby mode, manual, 12 System Recovery, 82 System Restore, 82 transferring files and settings to use, 17 no sound, 72 O Off button. See turning off , 11 turning on, 10 viewing PC image on TV, 65 PC Help & Tools, 19 PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program, 85 peripherals, 10 playing DVD movies, 57 disc types, 62 pointer speed, adjusting, 21 power cable disconnecting, 95 reconnecting, 108 power management settings, modifying, 13 preparing PC for hardware upgrades, 91 Print button, not working...
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... new PC, 14 troubleshooting, 71 turning off PC, 11, 81 turning on PC first time, 10 troubleshooting, 71 TV connecting, 63 disconnecting, 66 TV-out, 63 cables, 63 connecting a TV set, 63 disabling TV option, 66 viewing PC image on TV, 65 U uninstalling software, 69 updating, system, 42 upgrading replacing parts, 91 upgrading PC, 43 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 9 URL, defined, 34 User button, 27 using recovery discs, 84 warning, 88 when to use, 82 System Restore, 82, 86 system updates...
... new PC, 14 troubleshooting, 71 turning off PC, 11, 81 turning on PC first time, 10 troubleshooting, 71 TV connecting, 63 disconnecting, 66 TV-out, 63 cables, 63 connecting a TV set, 63 disabling TV option, 66 viewing PC image on TV, 65 U uninstalling software, 69 updating, system, 42 upgrading replacing parts, 91 upgrading PC, 43 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 9 URL, defined, 34 User button, 27 using recovery discs, 84 warning, 88 when to use, 82 System Restore, 82, 86 system updates...