Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...hard disk drive is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. See the user... as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the optical drive to do so will result in data loss. Failure to work with the operating .... You can replace or upgrade. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that uses a wide data cable. Select models have the correct software and...
...hard disk drive is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. See the user... as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the optical drive to do so will result in data loss. Failure to work with the operating .... You can replace or upgrade. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that uses a wide data cable. Select models have the correct software and...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...following directories: • My Computer • C:\ • Drivers 10 Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. 11 Restart the PC. Possible solution Ensure the disc is not available, check to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for ...detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Wait at least 30 seconds to...
...following directories: • My Computer • C:\ • Drivers 10 Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. 11 Restart the PC. Possible solution Ensure the disc is not available, check to open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for ...detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Wait at least 30 seconds to...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Possible solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and the Delete key on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Or Click Shut Down... the PC. You may need an updated driver for details. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in as part of the system. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for 5 or more seconds to the Warranty and Support Guide for Windows XP...
Possible solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and the Delete key on the PC to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. Or Click Shut Down... the PC. You may need an updated driver for details. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in as part of the system. New device does not work , press and hold the On button for 5 or more seconds to the Warranty and Support Guide for Windows XP...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). Repairing Software Problems Your PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. To turn off your PC: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose Turn Off Computer. 4 Click Turn... • Restarting your PC • Turning off your PC may eliminate some tracking information. If your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you force the PC to repair it on page...
...include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). Repairing Software Problems Your PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. To turn off your PC: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose Turn Off Computer. 4 Click Turn... • Restarting your PC • Turning off your PC may eliminate some tracking information. If your PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you force the PC to repair it on page...
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... operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). If Compaq Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by creating a "restore point" where it adds the...
... operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). If Compaq Application Recovery is a software program that allows your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by creating a "restore point" where it adds the...
Getting Started Guide
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... types in this section when setting up • Longer time to complete virus scan Windows XP provides three types of your PC to create user accounts. Creating multiple user accounts on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password-protected files, folders, and settings... for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords. Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you can set the privileges for each user is allowed...
... types in this section when setting up • Longer time to complete virus scan Windows XP provides three types of your PC to create user accounts. Creating multiple user accounts on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password-protected files, folders, and settings... for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords. Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you can set the privileges for each user is allowed...
Getting Started Guide
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Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in to see this tab.) 5 Select ...Manager. To configure multichannel audio output for correct configuration. • General - Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your system, in your speakers.
Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in to see this tab.) 5 Select ...Manager. To configure multichannel audio output for correct configuration. • General - Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your system, in your speakers.
Getting Started Guide
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... the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide Selecting Recording Devices (Type 6 connectors only)...Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the ... Audio Devices). The window opens. 5 In Sound Recording, select a recording device. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab.
... the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide Selecting Recording Devices (Type 6 connectors only)...Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the ... Audio Devices). The window opens. 5 In Sound Recording, select a recording device. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab.
Getting Started Guide
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... Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail... DVD drive of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the inner hub area of your PC with LightScribe requires three things: • LightScribe... the first track or file (you need to display the Edit Disc Title window. Enter text to display the Edit Tracks window. A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD disc drive uses the optical laser in ...
... Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to update the driver software for the title and subtitle, and then click OK. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail... DVD drive of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the inner hub area of your PC with LightScribe requires three things: • LightScribe... the first track or file (you need to display the Edit Disc Title window. Enter text to display the Edit Tracks window. A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD disc drive uses the optical laser in ...
Getting Started Guide
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... discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing ...speakers configuring 40 music 92 Allow Music to repeat 98 normalize 99 playing with Windows Media Player 64 muvee autoProducer 91 adding titles and credits 99 copying a movie...optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, ...
... discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing ...speakers configuring 40 music 92 Allow Music to repeat 98 normalize 99 playing with Windows Media Player 64 muvee autoProducer 91 adding titles and credits 99 copying a movie...optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures, ...
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... audio output 36, 39 multichannel audio configuring 35 connecting 21, 23, 23-28, 32, 39 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 71 style 92, 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 ... or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 V VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player 65 verifying copied data setting 71 video...
... audio output 36, 39 multichannel audio configuring 35 connecting 21, 23, 23-28, 32, 39 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 71 style 92, 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 ... or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 V VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player 65 verifying copied data setting 71 video...
