Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and all installed options, and other information about the system....'s easier to consult this information than to do any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the power source before attempting to prepare the PC so that you can damage the electronic components of the PC. Read the following items before removing the front and side panels of ...
... wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and all installed options, and other information about the system....'s easier to consult this information than to do any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the power source before attempting to prepare the PC so that you can damage the electronic components of the PC. Read the following items before removing the front and side panels of ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... ATA drive that uses a wide data cable. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to do so will result in data loss. See the preceding topic,... "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. You can replace or upgrade. The hard disk...
... ATA drive that uses a wide data cable. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to do so will result in data loss. See the preceding topic,... "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. You can replace or upgrade. The hard disk...
PC Basics Guide
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... voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and...separate add-in digital cameras and other components, such as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that reads or records the memory cards used for quick, temporary connection.
... voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and...separate add-in digital cameras and other components, such as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that reads or records the memory cards used for quick, temporary connection.
PC Basics Guide
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...mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. Some viruses affect your PC, identifies necessary updates, and helps you open a certain file or do not delete the file before opening them . After you are prompted to... install required software or controls. Install critical updates to maintain your PC (select models only). Introducing the PC 3 Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. You should take the following ...
...mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. Some viruses affect your PC, identifies necessary updates, and helps you open a certain file or do not delete the file before opening them . After you are prompted to... install required software or controls. Install critical updates to maintain your PC (select models only). Introducing the PC 3 Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. You should take the following ...
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... models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on and off. Special Keyboard Buttons a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to specific functions. Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of...
... models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on and off. Special Keyboard Buttons a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to specific functions. Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of...
PC Basics Guide
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...), or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. Introducing the PC 17 Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do different tasks. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business card discs, may damage your desk. Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging... a disc, follow these guidelines: • Return the disc to the case when you can come ...
...), or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. Introducing the PC 17 Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do different tasks. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business card discs, may damage your desk. Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging... a disc, follow these guidelines: • Return the disc to the case when you can come ...
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... the label facing up . Or • Pressing the Eject button on to play . 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on the drive, if it is accessible. NOTE: On... a double-sided DVD, read the text around the center hole to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to the disc edges or center hole only...
... the label facing up . Or • Pressing the Eject button on to play . 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on the drive, if it is accessible. NOTE: On... a double-sided DVD, read the text around the center hole to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to the disc edges or center hole only...
Addendum - DVDRW Dual Format -R Recovery
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... System Recovery tool is not compatible with minus (-) R format (DVD-R/RW) discs. Use plus R », ou +R (DVD+R) uniquement. Refer to your documentation and follow the steps to create system recovery discs. Création de disques de réinstallation système L'outil R...233;installation système . Utilisez des disques au format « plus (+) R format (DVD+R) discs only. Printed in Filename: mb4dual.doc Title: Addendum [3-column 1 or 2 pages] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: WASSER Studios Last Saved By: billm ...
... System Recovery tool is not compatible with minus (-) R format (DVD-R/RW) discs. Use plus R », ou +R (DVD+R) uniquement. Refer to your documentation and follow the steps to create system recovery discs. Création de disques de réinstallation système L'outil R...233;installation système . Utilisez des disques au format « plus (+) R format (DVD+R) discs only. Printed in Filename: mb4dual.doc Title: Addendum [3-column 1 or 2 pages] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: WASSER Studios Last Saved By: billm ...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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...activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. To start up and won't turn off when the On button is not on the desktop or in the Organize software program, or in the Help and Support Center. Click the Software Repair Wizard icon to repair software problems with... over using the Compaq Application Recovery or Compaq System Recovery programs. You need them. The Software Repair Wizard (select models only) is part of the driver program. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you can revert to the previous version of a driver program if an ...
...activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. To start up and won't turn off when the On button is not on the desktop or in the Organize software program, or in the Help and Support Center. Click the Software Repair Wizard icon to repair software problems with... over using the Compaq Application Recovery or Compaq System Recovery programs. You need them. The Software Repair Wizard (select models only) is part of the driver program. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you can revert to the previous version of a driver program if an ...
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Perform System Recovery using the Compaq System Recovery program or the Compaq Application Recovery program, use System Restore to return the PC to a previous restore point. see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs." The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you , but it may be that ...-installed application programs and driver programs by creating a "restore point" where it adds the software. For the specific PC problem, try the remaining actions, using the recovery discs and choose full System Recovery. You can make your own recovery CDs or DVDs; NOTE: Your...
Perform System Recovery using the Compaq System Recovery program or the Compaq Application Recovery program, use System Restore to return the PC to a previous restore point. see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs." The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you , but it may be that ...-installed application programs and driver programs by creating a "restore point" where it adds the software. For the specific PC problem, try the remaining actions, using the recovery discs and choose full System Recovery. You can make your own recovery CDs or DVDs; NOTE: Your...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... drive that were originally installed on your hard drive. 3 You can copy the information of the original PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The discs are fewer discs to create than a CD, so there are licensed for use this part of CDs. • A... instead of CDs when creating your recovery discs set: • With a faster data transfer rate, a set of DVDs will have made recovery CDs or DVDs. 1 2 3 4 5 The recovery discs can be used only with your PC. There are several advantages in using the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator program before you...
... drive that were originally installed on your hard drive. 3 You can copy the information of the original PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The discs are fewer discs to create than a CD, so there are licensed for use this part of CDs. • A... instead of CDs when creating your recovery discs set: • With a faster data transfer rate, a set of DVDs will have made recovery CDs or DVDs. 1 2 3 4 5 The recovery discs can be used only with your PC. There are several advantages in using the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator program before you...
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... program. The process takes some time, including up to 15 minutes per disc to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. Label each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. Perform steps 3 through 5 of CDs/DVDs in...Start the Recovery Tools CD: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. To Create or to DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM discs. Application Recovery NOTE: Not all open programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right ...
... program. The process takes some time, including up to 15 minutes per disc to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. Label each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. Perform steps 3 through 5 of CDs/DVDs in...Start the Recovery Tools CD: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. To Create or to DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM discs. Application Recovery NOTE: Not all open programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right ...
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..., press and hold the On button until you can also make changes to restart the PC. When necessary, you see the desktop. This disk space is in the special recovery partition on the PC. System Recovery When you've tried other drivers or applications. 11 When you need them...Click Yes to press the F10 key before you have only a few seconds to continue with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC. 4 During the startup, do the following to insert recovery disc #1. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and then turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the...
..., press and hold the On button until you can also make changes to restart the PC. When necessary, you see the desktop. This disk space is in the special recovery partition on the PC. System Recovery When you've tried other drivers or applications. 11 When you need them...Click Yes to press the F10 key before you have only a few seconds to continue with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the PC. 4 During the startup, do the following to insert recovery disc #1. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and then turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the...
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... backup CD or diskette you see the desktop. wait for the tray to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. Insert the remaining discs when directed. Some data files may have created since your hard disk drive. 11 NOTE: If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk...To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you must reinstall any data files that you see the desktop. However, you made . 2 Press the Eject button on the PC at the factory. If the Recovery disc is blank or corrupted, press R to back up all data files that you need them; Then, ...
... backup CD or diskette you see the desktop. wait for the tray to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. Insert the remaining discs when directed. Some data files may have created since your hard disk drive. 11 NOTE: If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk...To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you must reinstall any data files that you see the desktop. However, you made . 2 Press the Eject button on the PC at the factory. If the Recovery disc is blank or corrupted, press R to back up all data files that you need them; Then, ...
Getting Started Guide
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... without errors 53 Audio CD tips 53 Creating audio CDs 54 Creating jukebox discs 54 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 55 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 55 Data disc tips 56 Creating data discs 56 Copying a DVD or CD 57 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 58 Working with ...Image Files 58 Creating an image file 59 Burning from an image file 59 Disc Labeling with LightScribe 59 LightScribe requirements 60 Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler 60 Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes 61 ...
... without errors 53 Audio CD tips 53 Creating audio CDs 54 Creating jukebox discs 54 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 55 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 55 Data disc tips 56 Creating data discs 56 Copying a DVD or CD 57 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 58 Working with ...Image Files 58 Creating an image file 59 Burning from an image file 59 Disc Labeling with LightScribe 59 LightScribe requirements 60 Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler 60 Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes 61 ...
Getting Started Guide
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Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured to popular Web sites. Icon or or or or or or or Feature Shopping Sports Description Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Goes to open a site or software program. E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. A Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track F 8 Getting Started Guide
Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured to popular Web sites. Icon or or or or or or or Feature Shopping Sports Description Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Goes to open a site or software program. E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. A Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track F 8 Getting Started Guide
Getting Started Guide
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... by using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have to scroll down in the window to play DVD movies. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of.... Or • If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on using the media control buttons on page 48. 1 Insert a DVD disc into the drive. • The Windows Media Player window opens. To play . For more information on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then click Windows...
... by using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have to scroll down in the window to play DVD movies. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of.... Or • If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on using the media control buttons on page 48. 1 Insert a DVD disc into the drive. • The Windows Media Player window opens. To play . For more information on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then click Windows...
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...movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. NOTE: To see it by gently pushing the tray into the PC. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel. • For information on a window corner and ...drag the border. Playing CDs and DVDs 47 2 Close the disc tray by clicking anywhere in the video window. Or If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select...
...movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. NOTE: To see it by gently pushing the tray into the PC. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel. • For information on a window corner and ...drag the border. Playing CDs and DVDs 47 2 Close the disc tray by clicking anywhere in the video window. Or If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select...
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... 1 Insert your DVD player to a particular country/region - Once the code locks, you have country/region codes embedded in any player or drive in the disc data that is not preset to 1. Playing Video CDs (VCD) with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets the current country/region of your video CD ...(VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK. Using country/region codes Most DVD discs have a dual-language VCD, the sound of one language comes out of the left , depending on any country/region. If the country/region code locks...
... 1 Insert your DVD player to a particular country/region - Once the code locks, you have country/region codes embedded in any player or drive in the disc data that is not preset to 1. Playing Video CDs (VCD) with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets the current country/region of your video CD ...(VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK. Using country/region codes Most DVD discs have a dual-language VCD, the sound of one language comes out of the left , depending on any country/region. If the country/region code locks...
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... Audio and Data Discs 51 Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music and data files and then record the files to a portable device or memory card. For information about labeling your PC may include the following software programs for ...These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) music and data files to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. Your PC includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. It also includes ...
... Audio and Data Discs 51 Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music and data files and then record the files to a portable device or memory card. For information about labeling your PC may include the following software programs for ...These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) music and data files to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. Your PC includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. It also includes ...