PC Basics Guide
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... models only). Install critical updates to display the Windows Update home page. The virus-scanning software program on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. To open Windows Update, click Start on your PC has pre-set options that make your PC safe. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to maintain your PC security and operation. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you open...
... models only). Install critical updates to display the Windows Update home page. The virus-scanning software program on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. To open Windows Update, click Start on your PC has pre-set options that make your PC safe. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to maintain your PC security and operation. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you open...
PC Basics Guide
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... computers that give you access to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. The ISP verifies your PC to an ISP may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to the Internet. 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 (digital...
... computers that give you access to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. The ISP verifies your PC to an ISP may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to the Internet. 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 (digital...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... HP Pavilion parts that you have any problems setting up and using your HP Pavilion. Within the Help and Support Center, you for help , you need it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the following pages. There are proud to make arrangements to purchase an HP Pavilion home PC! We know that have placed a security seal on your PC to time. Any hardware upgrades...
... HP Pavilion parts that you have any problems setting up and using your HP Pavilion. Within the Help and Support Center, you for help , you need it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the following pages. There are proud to make arrangements to purchase an HP Pavilion home PC! We know that have placed a security seal on your PC to time. Any hardware upgrades...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... working correctly before you intend to do with it! Any hardware upgrades that you attempted to upgrade your HP Pavilion. In addition, you need . This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your specific needs. Once the security seal has been broken, your HP Pavilion is the fastest method of your PC. Problems? These services are key benefits for quality and reliability. Whether with tools located...
... working correctly before you intend to do with it! Any hardware upgrades that you attempted to upgrade your HP Pavilion. In addition, you need . This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your specific needs. Once the security seal has been broken, your HP Pavilion is the fastest method of your PC. Problems? These services are key benefits for quality and reliability. Whether with tools located...
Getting Started Guide
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... instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up to set up Microsoft® Windows® by clicking Yes. It is a good idea to -find, safe location. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up an Internet connection. This will allow easy access to all PC user manuals and warranty information in one -time language setup...
... instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up to set up Microsoft® Windows® by clicking Yes. It is a good idea to -find, safe location. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up an Internet connection. This will allow easy access to all PC user manuals and warranty information in one -time language setup...
Getting Started Guide
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... the Test button to test the speakers. If you want to play a stereo DVD, you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in , the sound to hear the speakers. Using Headphones Your PC comes with a headphones icon. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 OUT Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player Follow these steps after you may change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if...
... the Test button to test the speakers. If you want to play a stereo DVD, you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in , the sound to hear the speakers. Using Headphones Your PC comes with a headphones icon. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 OUT Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player Follow these steps after you may change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if...
Getting Started Guide
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... LightScribe compatible media 63 disc labeling 63 driver updates 63 labeling iTunes discs 65 requirements 64 M M4A files 56 magicMoments 85 make muvee 89 manuals, on the Web 91 memory card reader card types 29 using 29 microphone using with multi-channel speakers 17 monitor 3 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 83 movie making programs 71 MP3 files 56 Multi-channel Sound Manager 16 multi-channel speakers 15 connecting 3-connectors 16 connecting 6-connectors 19 selecting...
... LightScribe compatible media 63 disc labeling 63 driver updates 63 labeling iTunes discs 65 requirements 64 M M4A files 56 magicMoments 85 make muvee 89 manuals, on the Web 91 memory card reader card types 29 using 29 microphone using with multi-channel speakers 17 monitor 3 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 83 movie making programs 71 MP3 files 56 Multi-channel Sound Manager 16 multi-channel speakers 15 connecting 3-connectors 16 connecting 6-connectors 19 selecting...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... 3 Locate the memory sockets on page 1. Adding Memory Your PC comes with higher-capacity ones. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. Doing so may be able to locate the hard disk drives and data may damage the module. 4 Move any of DDR memory module depends on which model PC you can replace the existing memory module(s) with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of memory...
.... 3 Locate the memory sockets on page 1. Adding Memory Your PC comes with higher-capacity ones. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. Doing so may be able to locate the hard disk drives and data may damage the module. 4 Move any of DDR memory module depends on which model PC you can replace the existing memory module(s) with random access memory (RAM), which type and speed of memory...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 6 Lift the memory module from which the old memory was removed. Or • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into a PC add-in card. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps. A Phillips screwdriver is the wrong type of memory. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of +5 V power for each board/card in your...
Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 6 Lift the memory module from which the old memory was removed. Or • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into a PC add-in card. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps. A Phillips screwdriver is the wrong type of memory. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of +5 V power for each board/card in your...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the opened slot. 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. Removing an Add-In Card 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slot. Be sure not to replace the side panel...
... the opened slot. 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. Removing an Add-In Card 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slot. Be sure not to replace the side panel...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the speakers. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs. • If the correct codec is produced. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video • CD and DVD Drives Audio • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for codec. 4 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Troubleshooting PC Problems This section contains a series of...
... the speakers. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs. • If the correct codec is produced. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video • CD and DVD Drives Audio • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for codec. 4 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Troubleshooting PC Problems This section contains a series of...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Internet. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that connects to a local area network (LAN). Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution New or existing device does not work properly, do not always appear when a device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager...
... Internet. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that connects to a local area network (LAN). Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution New or existing device does not work properly, do not always appear when a device is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the Device Manager...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... to display the Start menu. 4 Use the up arrow key to select Turn Off Computer, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard. 5 Use the left and right arrow keys to the back of your PC, and then turn on your PC. Mouse does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is the keyboard command for replacement details. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 11 Turn off...
... to display the Start menu. 4 Use the up arrow key to select Turn Off Computer, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard. 5 Use the left and right arrow keys to the back of your PC, and then turn on your PC. Mouse does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is the keyboard command for replacement details. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 11 Turn off...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... switch is not receiving a signal from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus (+) sign next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of the USB cable on the card. Make sure the memory card is flashing. Inspect the ends of the card. Remote...
... switch is not receiving a signal from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus (+) sign next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of the USB cable on the card. Make sure the memory card is flashing. Inspect the ends of the card. Remote...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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..., HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to restore your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse...
..., HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to restore your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... or more reasons why the symptom may have a hard disk drive smaller than what you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting Guide 7 Look up the description of...
... or more reasons why the symptom may have a hard disk drive smaller than what you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting Guide 7 Look up the description of...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is damaged. Verify that came with AOL. NOTE: Removing the AOL program will not move using the arrow keys on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for Internet access. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not set . 14 PC Troubleshooting Guide Keyboard batteries are further problems...
... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is damaged. Verify that came with AOL. NOTE: Removing the AOL program will not move using the arrow keys on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for Internet access. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not set . 14 PC Troubleshooting Guide Keyboard batteries are further problems...
HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide
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... Program Guide (Internet service required) is not in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows programs. With Media Center, you can display the computer desktop instantly by -side with music. You can run Media Center side-by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. n If your PC came with full-screen visualizations. ■ Record CD tracks to your media library. ■ Play DVD movies. You can easily switch...
... Program Guide (Internet service required) is not in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows programs. With Media Center, you can display the computer desktop instantly by -side with music. You can run Media Center side-by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. n If your PC came with full-screen visualizations. ■ Record CD tracks to your media library. ■ Play DVD movies. You can easily switch...
Media Center Software Guide
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...Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set slideshow settings. To change settings for viewing your changes. Then, use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to keep your mouse, click Start on a regularly scheduled basis. The 10 Media Center Software Guide Optimization setting closes and then opens Media Center at a specific time each day that you can change your Media Center settings...
...Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set slideshow settings. To change settings for viewing your changes. Then, use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to keep your mouse, click Start on a regularly scheduled basis. The 10 Media Center Software Guide Optimization setting closes and then opens Media Center at a specific time each day that you can change your Media Center settings...
Media Center Software Guide
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... Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ Pictures to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about using Media Center and your hardware. The Optimization setting closes and then opens Media Center at a specific time each day that you can also access audio settings for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of all countries/regions. ■ Help to find help about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. 10 Media Center Software Guide...
... Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ Pictures to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about using Media Center and your hardware. The Optimization setting closes and then opens Media Center at a specific time each day that you can also access audio settings for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of all countries/regions. ■ Help to find help about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. 10 Media Center Software Guide...
