Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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...more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. The following specified periods of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System XP Vista Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 15 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes ...determined the products marked with any of the external monitor. The ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by a network signal. HP computers marked with monitors that is by the EPA. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR specifications for more information about...
...more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. The following specified periods of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System XP Vista Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 15 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes ...determined the products marked with any of the external monitor. The ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by a network signal. HP computers marked with monitors that is by the EPA. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR specifications for more information about...
Getting Started Guide
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...the setup procedure, when you are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to set up your privacy. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Internet connection at this ...you do so later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for your computer. Turning On...after the computer was shipped. To get online. Additional updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other software may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the...
...the setup procedure, when you are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to set up your privacy. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Internet connection at this ...you do so later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for your computer. Turning On...after the computer was shipped. To get online. Additional updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other software may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the...
Getting Started Guide
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... more vulnerable and is minimal. b Click All Programs. c Click Internet Explorer. When you are available. 3 Connect to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through your ISP. You can use the Automatic Updates feature. NOTE: If you to specify a day and time to ...install them Check for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. This is the default setting, and it enables you have Internet Explorer. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in the notification area when critical updates are ...
... more vulnerable and is minimal. b Click All Programs. c Click Internet Explorer. When you are available. 3 Connect to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through your ISP. You can use the Automatic Updates feature. NOTE: If you to specify a day and time to ...install them Check for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. This is the default setting, and it enables you have Internet Explorer. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in the notification area when critical updates are ...
Getting Started Guide
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...represented as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label. 7 Enter a display label and the address information. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for each button you..., click Apply. 10 Repeat steps 5 through menus, but save you want to customize. 11 Click OK to perform specific actions. In Windows Vista, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you press simultaneously to finish. NOTE: Click the Restore Defaults button on the Buttons tab to restore all...
...represented as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label. 7 Enter a display label and the address information. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for each button you..., click Apply. 10 Repeat steps 5 through menus, but save you want to customize. 11 Click OK to perform specific actions. In Windows Vista, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you press simultaneously to finish. NOTE: Click the Restore Defaults button on the Buttons tab to restore all...
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... computer. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the Windows Vista desktop. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here.
... computer. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the Windows Vista desktop. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here.
Getting Started Guide
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...includes the time. When you need. The taskbar shows the Windows Start Button, a button for the Recycle Bin, which displays the desktop on the monitor screen. You can also open the built-in this guide and the onscreen Help. Introducing Your Computer Software 65 ... software, and on the desktop that performs a special function is controlled by country/region. Introducing Your Computer Software The operation of software: The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which collects files or shortcuts that you delete. For Microsoft Windows Vista, you can retrieve items ...
...includes the time. When you need. The taskbar shows the Windows Start Button, a button for the Recycle Bin, which displays the desktop on the monitor screen. You can also open the built-in this guide and the onscreen Help. Introducing Your Computer Software 65 ... software, and on the desktop that performs a special function is controlled by country/region. Introducing Your Computer Software The operation of software: The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which collects files or shortcuts that you delete. For Microsoft Windows Vista, you can retrieve items ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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..., it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process takes more time. You can run the Disk Defragmenter program. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to continue in Safe Mode and run the Disk Defragmenter program again: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, click the arrow...screen appears. 3 On the Windows Advanced Options menu, use the previous procedure to improve computer performance. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. 6 After Windows Vista starts, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press the Enter key. 4 Press the Enter key again to select the operating system. 5...
..., it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process takes more time. You can run the Disk Defragmenter program. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to continue in Safe Mode and run the Disk Defragmenter program again: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, click the arrow...screen appears. 3 On the Windows Advanced Options menu, use the previous procedure to improve computer performance. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. 6 After Windows Vista starts, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press the Enter key. 4 Press the Enter key again to select the operating system. 5...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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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. Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing ...
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. Video (continued) Symptom Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing ...
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...the onscreen instructions. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you see the desktop. To purchase recovery discs, go to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Complete the computer...Click All Programs. 6 Click PC Help & Tools. 7 Click Recovery Manager. NOTE: System Recovery option deletes any data that you create. Then, turn off the computer. 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your... hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from system startup ...
...the onscreen instructions. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you see the desktop. To purchase recovery discs, go to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Complete the computer...Click All Programs. 6 Click PC Help & Tools. 7 Click Recovery Manager. NOTE: System Recovery option deletes any data that you create. Then, turn off the computer. 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your... hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from system startup ...
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...the backup disc to restart the computer. 11 After the computer restarts, a series of startup screens appears. To proceed with the initial Windows Vista setup, you must answer a few questions. 12 Complete the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you created or installed after... purchase. NOTE: System Recovery option deletes any data that you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted....
...the backup disc to restart the computer. 11 After the computer restarts, a series of startup screens appears. To proceed with the initial Windows Vista setup, you must answer a few questions. 12 Complete the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you created or installed after... purchase. NOTE: System Recovery option deletes any data that you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted....
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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When you attempt to run the Disk Defragmenter program. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. 6 After Windows Vista starts, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press the Enter key. 4 Press the Enter key again to select the operating system. 5 Log ... Start Button, choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. 6 Click Defragment Now. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows Vista. Running the Disk Defragmenter Program When Windows Vista stores files on your hard disk drive, it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process...
When you attempt to run the Disk Defragmenter program. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. 6 After Windows Vista starts, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press the Enter key. 4 Press the Enter key again to select the operating system. 5 Log ... Start Button, choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. 6 Click Defragment Now. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows Vista. Running the Disk Defragmenter Program When Windows Vista stores files on your hard disk drive, it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... cable to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Images on the front of the monitor. 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. Possible solution 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer...
... cable to update the driver. 7 If prompted, restart the computer. Images on the front of the monitor. 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. Possible solution 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Starting System Recovery through system startup If Windows Vista is not responding, but the computer is working, use these steps to perform a Microsoft System Restore, click Yes, and follow the... you want to perform a System Recovery: 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you see the desktop. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and...
...NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Starting System Recovery through system startup If Windows Vista is not responding, but the computer is working, use these steps to perform a Microsoft System Restore, click Yes, and follow the... you want to perform a System Recovery: 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you see the desktop. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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To proceed with the initial Windows Vista setup, you must answer a few questions. 11 Complete the computer startup, finish ..., a series of startup screens appears. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you see the desktop. Repairing Software Problems 27 Remove the backup disc from the disc tray when you created or installed after purchase. ...the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one. 6 Press the On button to turn on the computer. 12 Reinstall ...
To proceed with the initial Windows Vista setup, you must answer a few questions. 11 Complete the computer startup, finish ..., a series of startup screens appears. Be sure to back up any data or programs that you see the desktop. Repairing Software Problems 27 Remove the backup disc from the disc tray when you created or installed after purchase. ...the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one. 6 Press the On button to turn on the computer. 12 Reinstall ...