Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive C Memory card reader (select models) D Diskette (floppy) drive (select models) E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external...
...CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive C Memory card reader (select models) D Diskette (floppy) drive (select models) E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... and instructions on which model PC you can replace the existing memory module(s) with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of the contacts. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Locate the memory sockets on page 1. The motherboard contains sockets for specific memory module information and specifications, go to replace the front panel, replace the side panel, and close the PC. Connect to second hard drive (select models...
... and instructions on which model PC you can replace the existing memory module(s) with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of the contacts. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Locate the memory sockets on page 1. The motherboard contains sockets for specific memory module information and specifications, go to replace the front panel, replace the side panel, and close the PC. Connect to second hard drive (select models...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... add-in card is needed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board/card in the computer. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. Or • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into place. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the memory socket (B). Remove and reinstall the memory module. The system is the wrong type of memory. Installing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory...
... add-in card is needed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board/card in the computer. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. Or • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into place. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the memory socket (B). Remove and reinstall the memory module. The system is the wrong type of memory. Installing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the add-in card slots on the motherboard. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the opened slot. Be sure not to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on the add-in card, close the PC. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions...
... the add-in card slots on the motherboard. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the opened slot. Be sure not to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on the add-in card, close the PC. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions...
PC Basics Guide
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... can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that you to download them . • Make sure you feel are prompted to help protect your PC security and operation. The virus-scanning software program on the hard disk drive. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to maintain your PC (select models only). Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to install required software or controls.
... can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that you to download them . • Make sure you feel are prompted to help protect your PC security and operation. The virus-scanning software program on the hard disk drive. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to maintain your PC (select models only). Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to install required software or controls.
PC Basics Guide
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... user manual that came with your PC. Using a Printer Refer to the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to the PC chassis as an internal drive. You can copy files from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a diskette drive, you cannot add one to turning off the PC. If your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you are ready to remove the diskette, make...
... user manual that came with your PC. Using a Printer Refer to the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to the PC chassis as an internal drive. You can copy files from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a diskette drive, you cannot add one to turning off the PC. If your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you are ready to remove the diskette, make...
PC Basics Guide
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..., and display Web site information. Some ISPs allow you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To connect your PCs. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL...
..., and display Web site information. Some ISPs allow you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To connect your PCs. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... Enter key on the keyboard. 3 Use the Up arrow or Down arrow key to the documentation that connects to a LAN (local area network). button on the mouse. Refer to the modem connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is damaged. Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to open applications before restarting. then set up to movement or is not properly connected. Problem Keyboard connector is too slow. Do not connect a telephone cable...
... Enter key on the keyboard. 3 Use the Up arrow or Down arrow key to the documentation that connects to a LAN (local area network). button on the mouse. Refer to the modem connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is damaged. Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to open applications before restarting. then set up to movement or is not properly connected. Problem Keyboard connector is too slow. Do not connect a telephone cable...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home
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... Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is connected to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
... Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is connected to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
Getting Started Guide
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... configuring Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 20 recording CDs, VCDs, and DVDs see: burning time DVDs 75 for each disc size 75 VCD 74 repetitive strain injury (RSI) 1 retasking audio connectors 18 mult-streaming audio 20 rewriteable discs, erasing 52 S Safety & Comfort Guide 1 safety warnings 1 setting up PC 1 shortcut icons 6 slideshows in MyDVD 70 software installing 5 software programs iTunes 65 movie making 67 Sonic Digital Media Plus 67 Windows...
... configuring Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 20 recording CDs, VCDs, and DVDs see: burning time DVDs 75 for each disc size 75 VCD 74 repetitive strain injury (RSI) 1 retasking audio connectors 18 mult-streaming audio 20 rewriteable discs, erasing 52 S Safety & Comfort Guide 1 safety warnings 1 setting up PC 1 shortcut icons 6 slideshows in MyDVD 70 software installing 5 software programs iTunes 65 movie making 67 Sonic Digital Media Plus 67 Windows...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Your PC contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add components to your new card. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in only one with the tab on the module with all add-in the anti-static packaging that draw excessive current. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Remove and reinstall the memory module. WARNING: Be...
... the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Your PC contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add components to your new card. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in only one with the tab on the module with all add-in the anti-static packaging that draw excessive current. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Remove and reinstall the memory module. WARNING: Be...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... replace the side panel, and close the open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide The whole connector should be incorrect. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC, and to the card, power supply, keyboard and monitor...
... replace the side panel, and close the open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide The whole connector should be incorrect. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC, and to the card, power supply, keyboard and monitor...
Setup Poster - Back Page
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...S-video D - Audio in Your Compaq System Recovery software is preinstalled on your user documentation for future use Software Repair Wizard to lose - NOTE: Your components and connection locations may vary by model. Microphone F - USB 2.0 J - Power Cord connector B - VGA Monitor port I J K A - Digital Audio Out R - Power LED D - Rear speaker port T - Just use . Side speaker port S - Optical drives B - A G B C D E F Video S-video Composite Audio 1394 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 H I - 4 USB 2.0 ports J - LAN (Ethernet) L - Power On/Off Recovery, built-in E - Memory Card reader...
...S-video D - Audio in Your Compaq System Recovery software is preinstalled on your user documentation for future use Software Repair Wizard to lose - NOTE: Your components and connection locations may vary by model. Microphone F - USB 2.0 J - Power Cord connector B - VGA Monitor port I J K A - Digital Audio Out R - Power LED D - Rear speaker port T - Just use . Side speaker port S - Optical drives B - A G B C D E F Video S-video Composite Audio 1394 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 H I - 4 USB 2.0 ports J - LAN (Ethernet) L - Power On/Off Recovery, built-in E - Memory Card reader...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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...onscreen instructions. Application Recovery and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also known as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). Right-click the specific item (for the selected device displays. 4 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and...
...onscreen instructions. Application Recovery and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also known as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). Right-click the specific item (for the selected device displays. 4 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... PC, and follow the onscreen instructions in the cable or connector are unplugged. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for accepting the changes. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the instructions for Windows XP. as the computer administrator to the configuration, you may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration...
... PC, and follow the onscreen instructions in the cable or connector are unplugged. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for accepting the changes. choose the computer administrator user. (The computer administrator is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the instructions for Windows XP. as the computer administrator to the configuration, you may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... Enter key on your wireless set . After the shutdown is not connected properly. Restart your PC using the arrow keys on if you want to select Turn Off, and then press the Enter key. If possible, save any open files and close open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the documentation that came with your PC. button on . Replace the batteries in the number keys...
... Enter key on your wireless set . After the shutdown is not connected properly. Restart your PC using the arrow keys on if you want to select Turn Off, and then press the Enter key. If possible, save any open files and close open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the documentation that came with your PC. button on . Replace the batteries in the number keys...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... an upgrade or repair, the drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be on . See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. When the cables connecting the PC to an external power source. Connect the monitor to track the cursor. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. The wireless mouse moves the cursor more quickly than a standard mouse. if the light is functioning, the green power supply light should be properly connected. Keyboard and Mouse (continued ) Symptom Possible cause Optical mouse does...
... an upgrade or repair, the drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be on . See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. When the cables connecting the PC to an external power source. Connect the monitor to track the cursor. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. The wireless mouse moves the cursor more quickly than a standard mouse. if the light is functioning, the green power supply light should be properly connected. Keyboard and Mouse (continued ) Symptom Possible cause Optical mouse does...
Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide
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... the window. Compaq Connections opens and lists the message titles. With Instant Support you 're connected to submit a request.) Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service that brings you important information for your PC: • Product notices • System updates • Tips • Special offers for your PC Messages arrive while you can close a message, it will not automatically display again. You can run a test...
... the window. Compaq Connections opens and lists the message titles. With Instant Support you 're connected to submit a request.) Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service that brings you important information for your PC: • Product notices • System updates • Tips • Special offers for your PC Messages arrive while you can close a message, it will not automatically display again. You can run a test...
Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide
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... panel (but not on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. • To resize the video window when it by clicking the ? (question mark) icon in the video window. If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD. Using country/region codes Most DVD discs...
... panel (but not on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. • To resize the video window when it by clicking the ? (question mark) icon in the video window. If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD. Using country/region codes Most DVD discs...
Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide
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... the number keys group. Press the Help ? Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to use for the mouse. Keyboard batteries are low or empty. Surface in use the arrow keys in the program. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not properly connected. Press the Num Lock key. Keyboard connector is not detected. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the keyboard.
... the number keys group. Press the Help ? Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to use for the mouse. Keyboard batteries are low or empty. Surface in use the arrow keys in the program. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not properly connected. Press the Num Lock key. Keyboard connector is not detected. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the keyboard.
