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Getting Help 59 Finding Onscreen Guides 59 Finding Guides on the Web 59 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 60 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 60 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 60 Getting messages 61 Turning off messages 61 Reactivating messages 62 Index...63 Table of Contents v
Getting Help 59 Finding Onscreen Guides 59 Finding Guides on the Web 59 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 60 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 60 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 60 Getting messages 61 Turning off messages 61 Reactivating messages 62 Index...63 Table of Contents v
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...and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button... owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button...
...and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button... owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button...
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...Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. You can exit this window, and HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on your system, click View messages to ...to activate the service. The service is off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Click Activate to view a list of messages ...
...Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. You can exit this window, and HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on your system, click View messages to ...to activate the service. The service is off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Click Activate to view a list of messages ...
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To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
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... disconnecting 51 using as a monitor 48 TV coaxial cable using 40 TV tuner connecting TV to computer 48 signal source 41 U updates from Compaq Connections, using 60 updates from HP Connections, using 60 USB connector 4, 5 Using coaxial cable 44 Using TV Cables 39 using your TV as a monitor 48 V Video Cables 39...
... disconnecting 51 using as a monitor 48 TV coaxial cable using 40 TV tuner connecting TV to computer 48 signal source 41 U updates from Compaq Connections, using 60 updates from HP Connections, using 60 USB connector 4, 5 Using coaxial cable 44 Using TV Cables 39 using your TV as a monitor 48 V Video Cables 39...
PC Troubleshooting
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... check the integrity of the hard disk drive in Windows Vista. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space The hard disk drive on the Hewlett-Packard and Compaq computers with the Windows Vista operating system preinstalled may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in the case of decimal (base 10) capacity...
... check the integrity of the hard disk drive in Windows Vista. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space The hard disk drive on the Hewlett-Packard and Compaq computers with the Windows Vista operating system preinstalled may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in the case of decimal (base 10) capacity...
Getting Started Guide
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... Help 35 Finding Onscreen Guides 35 Finding Guides on the Web 35 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting messages 37 Turning off messages 37 Reactivating messages 38 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 39...
... Help 35 Finding Onscreen Guides 35 Finding Guides on the Web 35 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting messages 37 Turning off messages 37 Reactivating messages 38 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 39...
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... Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to technical support options, and information about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer... and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your desktop.
... Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to technical support options, and information about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer... and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your desktop.
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...the operation of previously received messages. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on the ...taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. To turn off . HP Connections or Compaq Connections window ...
...the operation of previously received messages. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on the ...taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. To turn off . HP Connections or Compaq Connections window ...
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To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 38 Getting Started
To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 38 Getting Started
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...later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. See "Connecting to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for this one-time language setup on the computer.) 5 Set up this time, you ...can obtain updates, as you are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to...
...later by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. See "Connecting to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for this one-time language setup on the computer.) 5 Set up this time, you ...can obtain updates, as you are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to...
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... open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to HP Web site. Links to Compaq Web site. Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens calculator. Icon Or hp Or Compaq Or Or Or Or Or Or Or Feature Search E-mail HP Club Description (continued) Opens page designed to popular Web sites. Using...
... open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to HP Web site. Links to Compaq Web site. Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens calculator. Icon Or hp Or Compaq Or Or Or Or Or Or Or Feature Search E-mail HP Club Description (continued) Opens page designed to popular Web sites. Using...
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...108 S Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings 39 scanner, connecting 5 scrolling with the mouse 62 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 59 shutting down PC 44 sleep mode button 56 software programs DVDPlay 74 Windows Movie Maker 76 speaker systems 16 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers... 126 switching mouse button functions 63 T transferring information to your new computer 51 turning off PC 44 tweak muvee 124 U update, Windows Vista 48 updates from Compaq Connections, using 36 updates from HP Connections, using 36 updating, system 48 user accounts creating 49 V VCD 126 playing with...
...108 S Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings 39 scanner, connecting 5 scrolling with the mouse 62 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 59 shutting down PC 44 sleep mode button 56 software programs DVDPlay 74 Windows Movie Maker 76 speaker systems 16 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers... 126 switching mouse button functions 63 T transferring information to your new computer 51 turning off PC 44 tweak muvee 124 U update, Windows Vista 48 updates from Compaq Connections, using 36 updates from HP Connections, using 36 updating, system 48 user accounts creating 49 V VCD 126 playing with...
Getting Started
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... a Modem 11 Getting Help 13 Finding Onscreen Guides 13 Finding Guides on the Web 13 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 14 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 14 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 14 Getting messages 15 Turning off messages 15 Reactivating messages 16 Table of Contents iii
... a Modem 11 Getting Help 13 Finding Onscreen Guides 13 Finding Guides on the Web 13 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 14 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 14 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 14 Getting messages 15 Turning off messages 15 Reactivating messages 16 Table of Contents iii
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... & Tools. 4 Click an item to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer model. 14 Getting Started To open...You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Here you through the support Web site under the information for computer owners, such as ...
... & Tools. 4 Click an item to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer model. 14 Getting Started To open...You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop. Here you through the support Web site under the information for computer owners, such as ...
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... messages that may have been received previously. HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. The service is off messages NOTE: You cannot receive HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages, including important information that may...
... messages that may have been received previously. HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. The service is off messages NOTE: You cannot receive HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages, including important information that may...
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HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you are connected to reactivate the service. 16 Getting Started To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you automatically receive messages as they become available.
HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you are connected to reactivate the service. 16 Getting Started To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you automatically receive messages as they become available.
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... Vista, do not shut down the computer, you are available. Sleep mode saves your work to the hard disk, and then goes to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do so later by following the onscreen instructions. During away mode, the computer can perform... button on the front of the computer. 3 Turn on the speakers, if they are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the hard disk and then turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise...
... Vista, do not shut down the computer, you are available. Sleep mode saves your work to the hard disk, and then goes to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do so later by following the onscreen instructions. During away mode, the computer can perform... button on the front of the computer. 3 Turn on the speakers, if they are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the hard disk and then turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise...
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Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to search the Internet. Using the Keyboard 33 Icon Or hp Or Compaq Or Or Or Or Or Or Or Feature Search E-mail HP Club Description (continued) Opens page designed to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site... or software program. Can be reconfigured. Links to Compaq Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to HP Web site. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Chat...
Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to search the Internet. Using the Keyboard 33 Icon Or hp Or Compaq Or Or Or Or Or Or Or Feature Search E-mail HP Club Description (continued) Opens page designed to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site... or software program. Can be reconfigured. Links to Compaq Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to HP Web site. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Chat...
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...injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide S Safety & Comfort Guide 17 safety warnings 17 scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new... computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home ...
...injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide S Safety & Comfort Guide 17 safety warnings 17 scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new... computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home ...