Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - Updated User's Guide Information
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... delete any recent work. • Software and Driver Recovery - The information describes: • Using the Headphone Connector • Running Tests for your PC. • System Recovery - Using Memory Cards In addition to open the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator and create recovery discs....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 then click PC Tests. a complete recovery of the original software. To start the...
... delete any recent work. • Software and Driver Recovery - The information describes: • Using the Headphone Connector • Running Tests for your PC. • System Recovery - Using Memory Cards In addition to open the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator and create recovery discs....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 then click PC Tests. a complete recovery of the original software. To start the...
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... peripheral device to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use software drivers to load the appropriate driver. NOTE: PCs use ) peripheral, memory, or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for video cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone...
... peripheral device to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use software drivers to load the appropriate driver. NOTE: PCs use ) peripheral, memory, or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for video cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone...
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... to a network such as a LAN (local area network), you can make regular (voice) telephone calls when you to the right of the PC. NOTE: Your PC may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or NIC) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to the other connector...connector may be upgraded to the Internet through the LAN. You can be labeled with an Ethernet connector. upgrading your pc 9 setting up your 56k modem Your modem driver can also connect a telephone (F) to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. This network connection...
... to a network such as a LAN (local area network), you can make regular (voice) telephone calls when you to the right of the PC. NOTE: Your PC may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or NIC) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to the other connector...connector may be upgraded to the Internet through the LAN. You can be labeled with an Ethernet connector. upgrading your pc 9 setting up your 56k modem Your modem driver can also connect a telephone (F) to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. This network connection...
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... instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a printer connected to your PC via software called printer drivers. You can print text and graphics from your PC and the necessary software installed for the printer. If it does not, follow instructions that come... range (for instructions on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your PC automatically finds the necessary printer driver. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using a printer Refer to install the specific printer driver that came with your printer for example, all pages, current page, range of ...
... instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a printer connected to your PC via software called printer drivers. You can print text and graphics from your PC and the necessary software installed for the printer. If it does not, follow instructions that come... range (for instructions on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your PC automatically finds the necessary printer driver. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using a printer Refer to install the specific printer driver that came with your printer for example, all pages, current page, range of ...
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... Help button (select models only) on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. Or Click Start on your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). When you submit a problem...support center Information about commonly asked questions. Here you can run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to run tests or submit a problem for help over the Internet with...instant support When you can find links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only).
... Help button (select models only) on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. Or Click Start on your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). When you submit a problem...support center Information about commonly asked questions. Here you can run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to run tests or submit a problem for help over the Internet with...instant support When you can find links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only).
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PC is dirty. Use the keyboard controls to see if the mute feature is upside down . Replace the speaker system with the label facing up. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Reinsert the disc with an active speaker system. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit..., available from standby mode. Solution Press the Mute button on the PC. Or 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds...
PC is dirty. Use the keyboard controls to see if the mute feature is upside down . Replace the speaker system with the label facing up. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Reinsert the disc with an active speaker system. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit..., available from standby mode. Solution Press the Mute button on the PC. Or 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds...
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... stopped responding to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the PC system. When the system advised you of new device is about to Restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Del keys on . To switch users, ... at the same time. 2 Select the program that the device is not recognized as the computer administrator to install or uninstall a device driver. Turn off the PC. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is not seated or connected properly. Solution Install the device...
... stopped responding to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the PC system. When the system advised you of new device is about to Restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Del keys on . To switch users, ... at the same time. 2 Select the program that the device is not recognized as the computer administrator to install or uninstall a device driver. Turn off the PC. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is not seated or connected properly. Solution Install the device...
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... verifying connections; Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Solution Verify Internet settings, or contact your ISP for the new device driver to work properly, do not always appear when a device is a device conflict. 9 Click...user's guide Note that connects to the problem device and check for exclamation points in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. hardware installation (continued) Symptom New or existing device does not work with the device. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account...
... verifying connections; Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. To uninstall the old driver for assistance. Solution Verify Internet settings, or contact your ISP for the new device driver to work properly, do not always appear when a device is a device conflict. 9 Click...user's guide Note that connects to the problem device and check for exclamation points in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. hardware installation (continued) Symptom New or existing device does not work with the device. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account...
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...creating recovery cds/dvds" on page 11. • Driver Rollback This Microsoft Windows XP feature is the simplest repair for some tracking information. CAUTION: It is strongly recommended you create your PC; This may be able to make the Compaq Recovery Tools CD. For more information, type Rollback into...version of the software, you to repair it on page 86. It can remain after performing a Restart. If your PC works improperly or stops because of a driver program if an installation fails when you can make your hard disk drive, including removing the recovery partition. Try these...
...creating recovery cds/dvds" on page 11. • Driver Rollback This Microsoft Windows XP feature is the simplest repair for some tracking information. CAUTION: It is strongly recommended you create your PC; This may be able to make the Compaq Recovery Tools CD. For more information, type Rollback into...version of the software, you to repair it on page 86. It can remain after performing a Restart. If your PC works improperly or stops because of a driver program if an installation fails when you can make your hard disk drive, including removing the recovery partition. Try these...
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..." on page 89. NOTE: Your PC hard disk drive contains the System Recovery image in the accessory box, but you can reinstall individual factoryinstalled application programs and driver programs by using the Compaq System Recovery program or the Compaq Application Recovery program, use Add Programs ...to the settings recorded at that follows as a last resort to the settings the PC had before it adds the ...
..." on page 89. NOTE: Your PC hard disk drive contains the System Recovery image in the accessory box, but you can reinstall individual factoryinstalled application programs and driver programs by using the Compaq System Recovery program or the Compaq Application Recovery program, use Add Programs ...to the settings recorded at that follows as a last resort to the settings the PC had before it adds the ...
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For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3. A device driver does not work . You replaced the hard disk drive or removed the partition. An application does not work . Problem/Status You installed a new application or device driver. PC stops responding or does not work. Microsoft System Restore 1 1 1 Application Recovery program System Recovery from the hard disk partition System Recovery from the recovery CDs/DVDs 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 using application recovery and system recovery 83
For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3. A device driver does not work . You replaced the hard disk drive or removed the partition. An application does not work . Problem/Status You installed a new application or device driver. PC stops responding or does not work. Microsoft System Restore 1 1 1 Application Recovery program System Recovery from the hard disk partition System Recovery from the recovery CDs/DVDs 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 using application recovery and system recovery 83
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...system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. to the CDs or DVDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP-compatible drive from your PC by using the Compaq Recovery ... faster data transfer rate, a set . using recovery cd-dvd creator Make recovery CDs or DVDs for your PC. To use this program, your PC must have your PC model number. The creator window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. There are several advantages in a safe place...
...system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. to the CDs or DVDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP-compatible drive from your PC by using the Compaq Recovery ... faster data transfer rate, a set . using recovery cd-dvd creator Make recovery CDs or DVDs for your PC. To use this program, your PC must have your PC model number. The creator window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. There are several advantages in a safe place...
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...reinstall the software using application recovery and system recovery 87 You must restart the PC when you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models). see "uninstalling programs" on page 69. ...came on the taskbar. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery, and then click Yes. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to start system restore: 1 Close all ...
...reinstall the software using application recovery and system recovery 87 You must restart the PC when you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models). see "uninstalling programs" on page 69. ...came on the taskbar. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery, and then click Yes. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to start system restore: 1 Close all ...
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... and hold the On button until the PC turns off the PC. recovery discs are not included with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC at the factory. The program performs a full System Recovery to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the...
... and hold the On button until the PC turns off the PC. recovery discs are not included with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC at the factory. The program performs a full System Recovery to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the...
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...go back a day. components, 10 connecting a TV, 63 Ethernet, 9 multi-channel speakers, 46 connectors PC back, 5 PC front, 7 Control Panel, opening, 16 corrupted software, 87 country/region codes for DVD, 59 creating ...creating recovery discs, 85 creating Recovery Tools CD, 86 customizing keyboard buttons, 30 D desktop, 16 desktop icons, removing, 70 device conflict, resolving, 76 device not working, 79 digital ... 20 drive locations, 7 types, 52 drive locations, 95 drive lock, 97, 98 driver recovery, 82 driver rollback, 81 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), 34 DVD country/region codes, 59 creating, 62...
...go back a day. components, 10 connecting a TV, 63 Ethernet, 9 multi-channel speakers, 46 connectors PC back, 5 PC front, 7 Control Panel, opening, 16 corrupted software, 87 country/region codes for DVD, 59 creating ...creating recovery discs, 85 creating Recovery Tools CD, 86 customizing keyboard buttons, 30 D desktop, 16 desktop icons, removing, 70 device conflict, resolving, 76 device not working, 79 digital ... 20 drive locations, 7 types, 52 drive locations, 95 drive lock, 97, 98 driver recovery, 82 driver rollback, 81 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), 34 DVD country/region codes, 59 creating, 62...
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..., 60 removing drives, 95 expansion card, 104 removing desktop icons, 70 removing unneeded software, 69 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 4 replacing drives, 99 resolution, monitor, 30 resolving a device conflict, 76 restarting the PC, 81 restoring system, 82 restricting Internet content, 38 RJ-45 port, 9 rollback, driver, 81 running tests, 41 S safety warnings, 2, 5 saving electricity...
..., 60 removing drives, 95 expansion card, 104 removing desktop icons, 70 removing unneeded software, 69 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 4 replacing drives, 99 resolution, monitor, 30 resolving a device conflict, 76 restarting the PC, 81 restoring system, 82 restricting Internet content, 38 RJ-45 port, 9 rollback, driver, 81 running tests, 41 S safety warnings, 2, 5 saving electricity...
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volume adjusting, 46, 72 adjusting microphone, 49 controls, 28 show Volume icon on taskbar, 46 Volume Control settings window, 46 Volume icon, show, 48 volume, displaying icon in taskbar, 46, 48 W warranty, 43 Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 37 page, 34 searching the, 37 Windows Media Player, 56 creating CDs, 61 Help, 57, 62 Windows XP, 15 device drivers, 79 Help, 44 WinDVD, 47 control panel, 58 starting, 57 wireless keyboard, 23 wireless mouse, 19 working in comfort, 4 writing CD, 59, 61, 62 DVD, 62 116 user's guide
volume adjusting, 46, 72 adjusting microphone, 49 controls, 28 show Volume icon on taskbar, 46 Volume Control settings window, 46 Volume icon, show, 48 volume, displaying icon in taskbar, 46, 48 W warranty, 43 Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 37 page, 34 searching the, 37 Windows Media Player, 56 creating CDs, 61 Help, 57, 62 Windows XP, 15 device drivers, 79 Help, 44 WinDVD, 47 control panel, 58 starting, 57 wireless keyboard, 23 wireless mouse, 19 working in comfort, 4 writing CD, 59, 61, 62 DVD, 62 116 user's guide
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... OUT IN Serial port for digital cameras or other devices with your peripheral device to control peripheral devices. NOTE: PCs use ) peripheral, memory or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for video cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire®... Plug and Play, follow the instructions that came with very fast transfer rates. 6 user's guide When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use software drivers to load the appropriate...
... OUT IN Serial port for digital cameras or other devices with your peripheral device to control peripheral devices. NOTE: PCs use ) peripheral, memory or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for video cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire®... Plug and Play, follow the instructions that came with very fast transfer rates. 6 user's guide When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use software drivers to load the appropriate...
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...ISP must support the V.92 standard to the right of the V.92 features. Locate the Ethernet connector (a RJ-45 port) on the back of the PC (C). By connecting a telephone to the modem, you can also connect a telephone (F) to a network such as a LAN (local area network), you can... be labelled with an Ethernet connector. even if the PC is connected to the other connector (B) on the modem (select models only). upgrading your 56k modem Your modem driver can connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. Follow the instructions ...
...ISP must support the V.92 standard to the right of the V.92 features. Locate the Ethernet connector (a RJ-45 port) on the back of the PC (C). By connecting a telephone to the modem, you can also connect a telephone (F) to a network such as a LAN (local area network), you can... be labelled with an Ethernet connector. even if the PC is connected to the other connector (B) on the modem (select models only). upgrading your 56k modem Your modem driver can connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. Follow the instructions ...
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... receive instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver that it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer to your PC, and the necessary software installed for example, all pages, current page, range of pages). • Determine the number...
... receive instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver that it does not, follow instructions that came with your printer to your PC, and the necessary software installed for example, all pages, current page, range of pages). • Determine the number...