Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... to deliver your HP Hardware Product to and from the service location. In addition, you to accept the use of or to employ available support technologies provided by HP to resolve the problem over the telephone. You must prepay any shipping charges, taxes, or duties associated with HP in attempting to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests, or use of all...
... to deliver your HP Hardware Product to and from the service location. In addition, you to accept the use of or to employ available support technologies provided by HP to resolve the problem over the telephone. You must prepay any shipping charges, taxes, or duties associated with HP in attempting to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests, or use of all...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna system should be located in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of an explosion if the battery...
... Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna system should be located in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of an explosion if the battery...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... factory. Refer to do with setting up your decision to upgrade your software vendor's Web site. The User Guides are confirming that you have placed a security seal on your specific needs. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Phone and e-mail support may not be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. This must pass extensive quality tests...
... factory. Refer to do with setting up your decision to upgrade your software vendor's Web site. The User Guides are confirming that you have placed a security seal on your specific needs. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Phone and e-mail support may not be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. This must pass extensive quality tests...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... may also have purchased or leased from HP are entitled to hardware warranty service according to the hardware components and required firmware. Refurbished HP Pavilion desktop Computers, HP Pavilion Media Center Computers, HP Digital Entertainment Center, HP Displays, and HP Notebook Consumer products. Hardware Limited Warranty HP Product Duration Hardware 90-day limited warranty Software 90-day technical support General Terms This HP Hardware Limited Warranty gives you with HP. If so, your proof of this...
... may also have purchased or leased from HP are entitled to hardware warranty service according to the hardware components and required firmware. Refurbished HP Pavilion desktop Computers, HP Pavilion Media Center Computers, HP Digital Entertainment Center, HP Displays, and HP Notebook Consumer products. Hardware Limited Warranty HP Product Duration Hardware 90-day limited warranty Software 90-day technical support General Terms This HP Hardware Limited Warranty gives you with HP. If so, your proof of this...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... HP Option is being used in HP billing you are provided "AS IS". Pick Up & Return Warranty Service (Desktops and Digital Entertainment Centers ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may be additional charges. This may include an advance unit replacement warranty service. Advanced Unit Replacement Warranty Service (Displays ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options...
... HP Option is being used in HP billing you are provided "AS IS". Pick Up & Return Warranty Service (Desktops and Digital Entertainment Centers ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may be additional charges. This may include an advance unit replacement warranty service. Advanced Unit Replacement Warranty Service (Displays ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options...
Start Here Guide
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... desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 52 Choosing the AV connection to use 52 Connecting an HDMI device 54 Connecting a DVI device 55 Connecting to a Standard TV 56 Connecting to component video 56 Connecting to S-video 57 iv Start...
... desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 52 Choosing the AV connection to use 52 Connecting an HDMI device 54 Connecting a DVI device 55 Connecting to a Standard TV 56 Connecting to component video 56 Connecting to S-video 57 iv Start...
Start Here Guide
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... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
Start Here Guide
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... components. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. Your system may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your computer (select models only), select the working microphone. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here NOTE...
... components. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. Your system may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your computer (select models only), select the working microphone. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here NOTE...
Getting Started Guide
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... Switching Mouse Button Functions 29 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About Software 37 Using the Desktop 37 Removing desktop icons 38 Retrieving desktop icons 38 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 38 Using the All Programs menu 38 Organizing your All Programs list 39 Using the Control Panel 39 Resizing Windows...
... Switching Mouse Button Functions 29 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About Software 37 Using the Desktop 37 Removing desktop icons 38 Retrieving desktop icons 38 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 38 Using the All Programs menu 38 Organizing your All Programs list 39 Using the Control Panel 39 Resizing Windows...
Getting Started Guide
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... Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - Download updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to use the Automatic Updates feature. If you through a pop-up to date is the default setting, and it enables you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to automatically download and install recommended updates. This option makes...
... Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - Download updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to use the Automatic Updates feature. If you through a pop-up to date is the default setting, and it enables you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to automatically download and install recommended updates. This option makes...
Getting Started Guide
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... turning off PC 10 remote control 32 buttons, keyboard customizing 25 C card reader, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 change the speed of the cursor 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center 80 digital images 129 digital picture 61, 129 digital video...
... turning off PC 10 remote control 32 buttons, keyboard customizing 25 C card reader, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 change the speed of the cursor 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center 80 digital images 129 digital picture 61, 129 digital video...
Getting Started Guide
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... 172 Start menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote sensor 35 turning off PC 10 TV adding missing channels to the guide 162 advanced recording options 165 editing channels in the guide 162 manually downloading the guide...
... 172 Start menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote sensor 35 turning off PC 10 TV adding missing channels to the guide 162 advanced recording options 165 editing channels in the guide 162 manually downloading the guide...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in use. 7 Select Start a program and click Next. 8 Under Program/Script, click Browse. 9 Type cleanmgr.exe and click Open. 10 Review the summary of the schedule you have set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Disk Cleanup searches for the task and an optional description. 4 Click OK, then click...
... the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in use. 7 Select Start a program and click Next. 8 Under Program/Script, click Browse. 9 Type cleanmgr.exe and click Open. 10 Review the summary of the schedule you have set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Disk Cleanup searches for the task and an optional description. 4 Click OK, then click...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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..., replace the monitor connector cable. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Press the On button on the back of the monitor. Press the space bar or move the mouse to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to make the screen display visible...
..., replace the monitor connector cable. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Press the On button on the back of the monitor. Press the space bar or move the mouse to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to make the screen display visible...
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... Support Center, displays. or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Deselect the automatic settings in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the operating system for an update. Hard disk drive error message Press the Help ? You may need an updated driver for accepting the changes. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for Windows Vista. For HP...
... Support Center, displays. or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Deselect the automatic settings in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the operating system for an update. Hard disk drive error message Press the Help ? You may need an updated driver for accepting the changes. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for Windows Vista. For HP...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... keyboard to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. doing so may also load slowly if there is installed and set up connection. Try to open the Help and Support Center. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to your computer. For more information about connecting to a local area network (LAN). Note that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... keyboard to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. doing so may also load slowly if there is installed and set up connection. Try to open the Help and Support Center. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to your computer. For more information about connecting to a local area network (LAN). Note that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... install the new drive. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. To ensure that came with another memory card reader. You need room to attach the cables. 6 Connect the power cable and data cable to the instructions that the drive fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the replacement memory card reader from the old drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. See "Opening...
... install the new drive. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. To ensure that came with another memory card reader. You need room to attach the cables. 6 Connect the power cable and data cable to the instructions that the drive fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the replacement memory card reader from the old drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. See "Opening...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... data loss. The hard disk drive is attached to your HP Personal Media Drive bay. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to the chassis. 7 Replace the front panel. Please read "System Recovery" in "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 3 Make a note of each cable attached to the memory card reader. 5 Slide the memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures...
... data loss. The hard disk drive is attached to your HP Personal Media Drive bay. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to the chassis. 7 Replace the front panel. Please read "System Recovery" in "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 3 Make a note of each cable attached to the memory card reader. 5 Slide the memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... stud on the PC motherboard. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 Use a Phillips screwdriver. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial ATA drive. You need a Phillips screwdriver and needle-nose pliers. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the four plastic plugs from the bottom of the PC. You need a separate Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately...
... stud on the PC motherboard. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 Use a Phillips screwdriver. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial ATA drive. You need a Phillips screwdriver and needle-nose pliers. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the four plastic plugs from the bottom of the PC. You need a separate Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of any external or internal cables attached to the card. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC. Removing an Add-in Card 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and remove the side panel as described in "Opening and...
... the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of any external or internal cables attached to the card. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC. Removing an Add-in Card 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and remove the side panel as described in "Opening and...