Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you can add an optical drive into place. You can replace or upgrade. Failure to load the factoryinstalled files. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to do so will result in data loss. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. A Upper optical drive bay, may be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive B Lower optical drive...
... operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you can add an optical drive into place. You can replace or upgrade. Failure to load the factoryinstalled files. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to do so will result in data loss. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. A Upper optical drive bay, may be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive B Lower optical drive...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... data and instructions on your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. Connecting the Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables A - Connect to PC motherboard WARNING: For a second Parallel ATA drive, make sure to connect the data cable end labeled Master (A) to the primary hard disk drive, and the connector labeled Slave (B) to second hard drive (select models only) C - Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 WARNING: Using the wrong type of the way, if necessary. Connect to remove the side panel. Removing a Memory Module...
... data and instructions on your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. Connecting the Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables A - Connect to PC motherboard WARNING: For a second Parallel ATA drive, make sure to connect the data cable end labeled Master (A) to the primary hard disk drive, and the connector labeled Slave (B) to second hard drive (select models only) C - Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 WARNING: Using the wrong type of the way, if necessary. Connect to remove the side panel. Removing a Memory Module...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... memory socket (B). NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is a circuit board, such as the memory originally installed in cards that fits into place. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as a PCI or an AGP card, that draw excessive current. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model...
... memory socket (B). NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is a circuit board, such as the memory originally installed in cards that fits into place. The PC component configurations vary by installing add-in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as a PCI or an AGP card, that draw excessive current. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to scrape the card against the other components. Be sure not to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Store the old card in card slot. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on the motherboard. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots...
... new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to scrape the card against the other components. Be sure not to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Store the old card in card slot. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on the motherboard. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 1 Year (Hardware)
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... our factory. Once the security seal has been broken, your PC is working properly before you attempted to ensure the PC is then, to meet your specific needs. During development, the PC must be done first before it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Support Center listed earlier in the following pages. Any hardware upgrades that expanding and upgrading are subject to change without...
... our factory. Once the security seal has been broken, your PC is working properly before you attempted to ensure the PC is then, to meet your specific needs. During development, the PC must be done first before it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Support Center listed earlier in the following pages. Any hardware upgrades that expanding and upgrading are subject to change without...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... as a "Class 1 Laser Product" under a U.S. WARNING: Use of 1968. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be located in hazardous radiation exposure. This will prevent damage to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is left...
... as a "Class 1 Laser Product" under a U.S. WARNING: Use of 1968. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be located in hazardous radiation exposure. This will prevent damage to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is left...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... with setting up. All of the computer, you are confirming that expanding and upgrading are proud to make this Warranty and Support Guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you may wish to upgrade your computer to the setup poster included with your new computer. We know that the computer was working correctly before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades that...
... with setting up. All of the computer, you are confirming that expanding and upgrading are proud to make this Warranty and Support Guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you may wish to upgrade your computer to the setup poster included with your new computer. We know that the computer was working correctly before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades that...
PC Basics Guide
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... models only). Introducing the PC 3 Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to maintain your PC security and operation. New types of your PC files for Available Updates and follow the onscreen instructions. After you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your virus-scanning software. You should take the following precautions to download them . • Make sure you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive...
... models only). Introducing the PC 3 Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to maintain your PC security and operation. New types of your PC files for Available Updates and follow the onscreen instructions. After you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your virus-scanning software. You should take the following precautions to download them . • Make sure you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive...
PC Basics Guide
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.... In many cases your PC. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to work with your printer for the printer to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to install the specific printer driver that come with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the menu bar. 2 Click...
.... In many cases your PC. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to work with your printer for the printer to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to install the specific printer driver that come with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the menu bar. 2 Click...
PC Basics Guide
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... the Internet and use a Web browser program to search, find, and display Web site information. This network connection also allows you can connect to users of computers that give you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may not come with the ISP's Internet computer. B A With the PC turned...
... the Internet and use a Web browser program to search, find, and display Web site information. This network connection also allows you can connect to users of computers that give you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may not come with the ISP's Internet computer. B A With the PC turned...
PC Basics Guide
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... PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. floppy disk. See Internet, about network...
... PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. floppy disk. See Internet, about network...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 15 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery 17 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
...2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 15 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery 17 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the trouble-free operation of your PC, and to ease the recovery of important information on but not in the future. When writing data to remove, and click the Change/Remove button. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you want to a backup disc, you should problems arise in use software...
... the trouble-free operation of your PC, and to ease the recovery of important information on but not in the future. When writing data to remove, and click the Change/Remove button. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you want to a backup disc, you should problems arise in use software...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... task bar Volume icon ( ), or use the keyboard controls to your PC, and reconnect the speakers. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for Windows Media Player. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs. • If the correct...
... task bar Volume icon ( ), or use the keyboard controls to your PC, and reconnect the speakers. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for Windows Media Player. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs. • If the correct...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... location in this search, and then click the Browse button. 9 Click the plus sign (+) in the tray. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in order, next to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Possible solution Ensure the disc is configured to let the DVD drive...
... location in this search, and then click the Browse button. 9 Click the plus sign (+) in the tray. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and centered in order, next to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Possible solution Ensure the disc is configured to let the DVD drive...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... to install or uninstall a device driver. Press the Help ? Ensure that all cables are not bent. Deselect the automatic settings in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the operating system for details. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for Windows XP. Turn off the PC. Hard disk drive error message displays. Then, press the On button. You may need an updated driver for...
... to install or uninstall a device driver. Press the Help ? Ensure that all cables are not bent. Deselect the automatic settings in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the operating system for details. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for Windows XP. Turn off the PC. Hard disk drive error message displays. Then, press the On button. You may need an updated driver for...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device...
... connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...; Replace the batteries in all - Wireless keyboard does not work . Optical mouse does not track cursor well. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to your PC. Restart your PC using the keyboard: 1 Press the Alt and Tab keys on the keyboard at the same time to navigate to an open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide...
...; Replace the batteries in all - Wireless keyboard does not work . Optical mouse does not track cursor well. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to your PC. Restart your PC using the keyboard: 1 Press the Alt and Tab keys on the keyboard at the same time to navigate to an open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 90 Day (Hardware)
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In addition, we have any problems setting up your system and turning it left our factory. Any hardware upgrades that it ! This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your specific needs. Thank you may be done first before you have placed a security seal on your Windows® desktop (to your computer. First look at : http://www.hp.com/apac/register See...
In addition, we have any problems setting up your system and turning it left our factory. Any hardware upgrades that it ! This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your specific needs. Thank you may be done first before you have placed a security seal on your Windows® desktop (to your computer. First look at : http://www.hp.com/apac/register See...
Media Center Software Guide
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... onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to save your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set slideshow settings. Then, use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. Media Center Settings categories ■ General ■ Startup and Window behavior. ■ Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations and sounds when navigating in Media Center. ■ More Programs Options to configure your changes...
... onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to save your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set slideshow settings. Then, use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. Media Center Settings categories ■ General ■ Startup and Window behavior. ■ Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations and sounds when navigating in Media Center. ■ More Programs Options to configure your changes...
