Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for long periods of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of any product during...
TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for long periods of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of any product during...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide Introduction The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace the following hardware components in your HP Pavilion Slimline Desktop PC: Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory module PCI card PCI-E card Battery Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1
Upgrading and Servicing Guide Introduction The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace the following hardware components in your HP Pavilion Slimline Desktop PC: Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory module PCI card PCI-E card Battery Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1
Advanced Setup Guide
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... wireless topics. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Go to: http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting...
... wireless topics. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Go to: http://hp.com/support and search for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... indicates that the product is incorrectly replaced. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Lightning Protection For added protection of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is electrically...
... indicates that the product is incorrectly replaced. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Lightning Protection For added protection of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is electrically...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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....com http://www.wildtangent.com Norton Internet Security by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this computer. Any hardware upgrades that have placed a security seal on your Internet Explorer browser. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your computer. The User Guides are on your computer to...
....com http://www.wildtangent.com Norton Internet Security by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this computer. Any hardware upgrades that have placed a security seal on your Internet Explorer browser. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. This must pass extensive quality tests to meet your computer. The User Guides are on your computer to...
Warranty & Support Guide
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... : • Generating or diagnosing user-generated programs or source codes. • Installing of non-HP products. • System optimization and customization. • Network configuration. Service Upgrades HP has a range of additional support and service coverage for your product that can be to return the removable media to HP for replacement. Any exceptions to this will be available in which HP distributes the software proves to you . However...
... : • Generating or diagnosing user-generated programs or source codes. • Installing of non-HP products. • System optimization and customization. • Network configuration. Service Upgrades HP has a range of additional support and service coverage for your product that can be to return the removable media to HP for replacement. Any exceptions to this will be available in which HP distributes the software proves to you . However...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... a class B product. Ringer Equivalence Number The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of problems, you should be made by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or systems connected thereto. (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems.) This modem is NOT suitable for use only on every PSTN network termination point. This modem does not support the automatic redial function...
... a class B product. Ringer Equivalence Number The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of problems, you should be made by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or systems connected thereto. (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems.) This modem is NOT suitable for use only on every PSTN network termination point. This modem does not support the automatic redial function...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... could be connected to open the enclosure of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is classified as a "Class 1 Laser Product" under a U.S. WARNING: Use of the CD or DVD drives. This label appears on the surface of cable entry as close to keep from lightning and power line surges. Lightning Protection For added protection...
... could be connected to open the enclosure of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is classified as a "Class 1 Laser Product" under a U.S. WARNING: Use of the CD or DVD drives. This label appears on the surface of cable entry as close to keep from lightning and power line surges. Lightning Protection For added protection...
Getting Started Guide
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... Support Center 2 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 2 Using the hardware diagnostic tools 2 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 3 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using...
... Support Center 2 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 2 Using the hardware diagnostic tools 2 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 3 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using...
Getting Started Guide
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... be set passwords, see "Using passwords." Don't write down passwords unless you to remember but difficult for others can be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in a secure place. CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you want to control access to set in the Help and Support Center. Use the following table lists the Windows Vista passwords...
... be set passwords, see "Using passwords." Don't write down passwords unless you to remember but difficult for others can be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in a secure place. CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you want to control access to set in the Help and Support Center. Use the following table lists the Windows Vista passwords...
Getting Started Guide
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... the First Time 15 To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - This is to your system. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. If you run Windows Vista Update monthly to automatically download and install recommended updates. HP recommends that you update the system weekly, or...
... the First Time 15 To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - This is to your system. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. If you run Windows Vista Update monthly to automatically download and install recommended updates. HP recommends that you update the system weekly, or...
Getting Started Guide
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... Next. 8 Click Test to rear panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously...
... Next. 8 Click Test to rear panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously...
Getting Started
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... click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions. The WLAN device may vary. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the Search Help box. To connect the wireless LAN antenna: 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on...
... click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions. The WLAN device may vary. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the Search Help box. To connect the wireless LAN antenna: 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on...
Getting Started
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... installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to rear panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup...
... installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to rear panel check box, and then click OK. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup...
Getting Started
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... HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 I IBM Microdrive 122 Internet security 52, 100 K keyboard connector 4 customizing buttons 62 shortcuts 63 types of buttons 57 using 57 L LAN (local area network) 12 antenna 15 checking wireless LAN device 15 connecting Ethernet LAN 5 connecting wireless LAN device 14 setting up 13 using Local Area Network 12 LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 175 local area network (LAN) 12 M magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in-use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card...
... HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 I IBM Microdrive 122 Internet security 52, 100 K keyboard connector 4 customizing buttons 62 shortcuts 63 types of buttons 57 using 57 L LAN (local area network) 12 antenna 15 checking wireless LAN device 15 connecting Ethernet LAN 5 connecting wireless LAN device 14 setting up 13 using Local Area Network 12 LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 175 local area network (LAN) 12 M magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in-use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery...
... Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery...
PC Troubleshooting
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... or headphone port. Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard, to resume from sleep mode. Use the front panel buttons to enter the onscreen display (OSD) to be sure audio is enabled and volume is produced. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your...
... or headphone port. Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard, to resume from sleep mode. Use the front panel buttons to enter the onscreen display (OSD) to be sure audio is enabled and volume is produced. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your...
PC Troubleshooting
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... follow the instructions for an update. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Disable the automatic settings in the cable or connector are not bent. Error message: Hard disk drive error. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding. button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the arrow next to contact Support. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to start the...
... follow the instructions for an update. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Disable the automatic settings in the cable or connector are not bent. Error message: Hard disk drive error. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding. button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the arrow next to contact Support. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for 5 or more seconds to start the...
PC Troubleshooting
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... is installed and set up to open the Help and Support Center. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. If the antenna is a high demand for your Internet connection type. Possible solution Verify Internet settings, or contact your ISP, and start the desired program. A modem uses...
... is installed and set up to open the Help and Support Center. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. If the antenna is a high demand for your Internet connection type. Possible solution Verify Internet settings, or contact your ISP, and start the desired program. A modem uses...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Repairing Software Problems 27 Performing the post-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then...
... the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices that were originally connected to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Repairing Software Problems 27 Performing the post-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then...