End User License Agreement
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...your upgrade eligibility. 3. This EULA will prevail. 4. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with any term or condition of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as expressly... user of the Software Product may not rent, lease or lend the Software Product or use the Software Product for restoring the hard disk of a conflict between such terms, the other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this EULA or if...
...your upgrade eligibility. 3. This EULA will prevail. 4. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with any term or condition of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as expressly... user of the Software Product may not rent, lease or lend the Software Product or use the Software Product for restoring the hard disk of a conflict between such terms, the other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this EULA or if...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the product such as...
... (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the product such as...
Getting Started Compaq Presario S and 8000 Series Computer
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Contents 1 Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time . . . . . 1-2 Registering with Compaq 1-2 Recovery CDs 1-3 Working in Comfort 1-3 2 Getting Information and Updates Warranty and Support Guide 2-2 3 Using the PC Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive 3-2 Using the Hard Disk Drive 3-3 Getting Started Using a CD or DVD Drive 3-5 Using a Combo Drive 3-6 Inserting and Removing a CD or DVD Disc 3-7 Playing...
Contents 1 Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time . . . . . 1-2 Registering with Compaq 1-2 Recovery CDs 1-3 Working in Comfort 1-3 2 Getting Information and Updates Warranty and Support Guide 2-2 3 Using the PC Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive 3-2 Using the Hard Disk Drive 3-3 Getting Started Using a CD or DVD Drive 3-5 Using a Combo Drive 3-6 Inserting and Removing a CD or DVD Disc 3-7 Playing...
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... Hard Disk Drive 5-5 Defragmenting the Drive 5-6 Virus Protection 5-7 6 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore 6-2 Application Recovery 6-3 System Recovery 6-4 Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6-7 System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6-8 7 Finding Help & Support Integrated Help Tool 7-2 Preparing to Ship the PC 7-2 Solving Minor Problems 7-3 8 Upgrading the PC Preparing the PC 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-5 Locating Drive Positions 8-6 Removing a Drive...
... Hard Disk Drive 5-5 Defragmenting the Drive 5-6 Virus Protection 5-7 6 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore 6-2 Application Recovery 6-3 System Recovery 6-4 Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6-7 System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6-8 7 Finding Help & Support Integrated Help Tool 7-2 Preparing to Ship the PC 7-2 Solving Minor Problems 7-3 8 Upgrading the PC Preparing the PC 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-5 Locating Drive Positions 8-6 Removing a Drive...
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...All Programs, Compaq, Compaq pc tools, and then click Safety and Comfort Guide. Getting Started 1-3 Recovery CDs Make recovery CDs for important ergonomic information. Setting Up the PC Working in Comfort After assembling your PC, but before a need occurs. Refer to maintain your comfort and productivity. If the hard disk drive is ever... damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs that you begin using it, make sure the PC and your work area are properly set up to the Safety ...
...All Programs, Compaq, Compaq pc tools, and then click Safety and Comfort Guide. Getting Started 1-3 Recovery CDs Make recovery CDs for important ergonomic information. Setting Up the PC Working in Comfort After assembling your PC, but before a need occurs. Refer to maintain your comfort and productivity. If the hard disk drive is ever... damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs that you begin using it, make sure the PC and your work area are properly set up to the Safety ...
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... and save files, download information from the drive, prior to the diskette, can store on your hard disk drive storage space diminishes. Remove the diskette from the Internet, install applications, or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your PC's hard disk drive depends on the hard disk drive. Removing a diskette, when the drive is reading from or writing to shutting...
... and save files, download information from the drive, prior to the diskette, can store on your hard disk drive storage space diminishes. Remove the diskette from the Internet, install applications, or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your PC's hard disk drive depends on the hard disk drive. Removing a diskette, when the drive is reading from or writing to shutting...
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... how to "Preventive Maintenance" on page 5-2. 3-4 Getting Started Click the hard disk drive you are checking, usually labelled (C:). To check the available space: 1. Click My Computer. 3. Click the Start button. 2. Using the PC The partition: ■ Houses a backup version of the operating system and... the programs included with the PC. ■ Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk drive space, reducing the total amount of free space is listed in...
... how to "Preventive Maintenance" on page 5-2. 3-4 Getting Started Click the hard disk drive you are checking, usually labelled (C:). To check the available space: 1. Click My Computer. 3. Click the Start button. 2. Using the PC The partition: ■ Houses a backup version of the operating system and... the programs included with the PC. ■ Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk drive space, reducing the total amount of free space is listed in...
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... can create To An audio CD Create personal music CDs with more players than are compatible with your hard disk drive, or write files directly to a CD-R and CD-RW. Getting Started 3-11 A data CD Store data from files or folders on your favourite music tracks ... of a CD (labels are going to play it in a CD player, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. CD-R discs are CD-RW discs. Using the PC Recording with the CD-RW Drive Compaq provides CD burning software (select models only) to assist you are sold separately). Jewel case inserts and labels Make...
... can create To An audio CD Create personal music CDs with more players than are compatible with your hard disk drive, or write files directly to a CD-R and CD-RW. Getting Started 3-11 A data CD Store data from files or folders on your favourite music tracks ... of a CD (labels are going to play it in a CD player, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. CD-R discs are CD-RW discs. Using the PC Recording with the CD-RW Drive Compaq provides CD burning software (select models only) to assist you are sold separately). Jewel case inserts and labels Make...
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... select models) creates closed session music CDs. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. This means that you must first be erased. 1. Creates a music disc from your hard disk drive. CD-R discs cannot be erased. Select the music tracks to record, and then click Add. 3-12 Getting Started To erase a recorded CD-RW disc, insert...step 4. ❏ Make a Disc for MP3 players. Insert a music CD, and click Next. 5. Continue with step 7. ❏ Make a Music Disc from Audio Files - Using the PC Creating a Music CD RecordNow CD/DVD Writer (available on your music disc collection.
... select models) creates closed session music CDs. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. This means that you must first be erased. 1. Creates a music disc from your hard disk drive. CD-R discs cannot be erased. Select the music tracks to record, and then click Add. 3-12 Getting Started To erase a recorded CD-RW disc, insert...step 4. ❏ Make a Disc for MP3 players. Insert a music CD, and click Next. 5. Continue with step 7. ❏ Make a Music Disc from Audio Files - Using the PC Creating a Music CD RecordNow CD/DVD Writer (available on your music disc collection.
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...OK. 10. Click OK when you want to select a URL from the Favourites list in Internet Explorer. Clicking the Restore Defaults button on your hard disk drive, or any Internet address. 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4. On the Buttons tab,...the factory settings. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 10 for other buttons. 12. Enter a Display label. 8. Enter the URL address. Using the PC Customizing the Internet Buttons Internet Buttons can use the Favourites button to change. 6. Choose the button capability. 7. Getting Started 3-39
...OK. 10. Click OK when you want to select a URL from the Favourites list in Internet Explorer. Clicking the Restore Defaults button on your hard disk drive, or any Internet address. 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4. On the Buttons tab,...the factory settings. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 10 for other buttons. 12. Enter a Display label. 8. Enter the URL address. Using the PC Customizing the Internet Buttons Internet Buttons can use the Favourites button to change. 6. Choose the button capability. 7. Getting Started 3-39
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... with conserving energy. You can use these or set power schemes to assist you can conserve energy by putting the PC into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers. You can also determine when your own, as described in "Setting Automatic... of pages). ❏ Determine the number of copies. ❏ Select all, odd, or even pages in a range. Select your PC provides some pre-set your monitor and hard disk drive turn off. Saving Energy As an alternative to application. 4. The Microsoft Power Management System on page 3-45. 3-42 Getting Started Click...
... with conserving energy. You can use these or set power schemes to assist you can conserve energy by putting the PC into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers. You can also determine when your own, as described in "Setting Automatic... of pages). ❏ Determine the number of copies. ❏ Select all, odd, or even pages in a range. Select your PC provides some pre-set your monitor and hard disk drive turn off. Saving Energy As an alternative to application. 4. The Microsoft Power Management System on page 3-45. 3-42 Getting Started Click...
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...wake it from hibernation, restart the PC: 1. Click Start on the front of the PC. If Hibernate is restored to "Setting Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode" on the PC again, everything in its memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. If... the PC does not work properly when...
...wake it from hibernation, restart the PC: 1. Click Start on the front of the PC. If Hibernate is restored to "Setting Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode" on the PC again, everything in its memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. If... the PC does not work properly when...
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...screen, if not already selected. 5. Select the program to perform these tasks more frequently. Maintaining the PC ■ Keep liquids away from the PC and keyboard. ■ Turn off the PC before you: ❏ Wipe the exterior with soft, damp cloth ❏ Clean the air vents ...Program. 4. It is essential for keeping your PC in good working condition. Click Control Panel. 3. A few basic tasks include: ■ Creating backup files. ■ Deleting unwanted files. ■ Defragmenting your hard disk drive at least monthly. If you use your PC a great deal, you back up files, ...
...screen, if not already selected. 5. Select the program to perform these tasks more frequently. Maintaining the PC ■ Keep liquids away from the PC and keyboard. ■ Turn off the PC before you: ❏ Wipe the exterior with soft, damp cloth ❏ Clean the air vents ...Program. 4. It is essential for keeping your PC in good working condition. Click Control Panel. 3. A few basic tasks include: ■ Creating backup files. ■ Deleting unwanted files. ■ Defragmenting your hard disk drive at least monthly. If you use your PC a great deal, you back up files, ...
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To prevent this, you can delete files that you use your PC and store files, the hard disk drive begins to fill up and get cluttered, affecting performance. Click Properties on the Windows taskbar. 3. Click the types of files you want to clean up ...menu. 5-4 6. Click OK. Close all open programs. 2. Getting Started Right-click the hard disk drive you want to delete. 8. CAUTION: You should not delete any unfamiliar files. Click My Computer. 4. On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup. 7. If in...
To prevent this, you can delete files that you use your PC and store files, the hard disk drive begins to fill up and get cluttered, affecting performance. Click Properties on the Windows taskbar. 3. Click the types of files you want to clean up ...menu. 5-4 6. Click OK. Close all open programs. 2. Getting Started Right-click the hard disk drive you want to delete. 8. CAUTION: You should not delete any unfamiliar files. Click My Computer. 4. On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup. 7. If in...
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... Start button on your files are permanently deleted. 1. Click My Computer. 4. You can scan the hard disk drive to search for and repair errors. Maintaining the PC Emptying the Recycle Bin After you empty the Recycle Bin, your Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows taskbar. 3. Getting Started 5-5 Scanning the...
... Start button on your files are permanently deleted. 1. Click My Computer. 4. You can scan the hard disk drive to search for and repair errors. Maintaining the PC Emptying the Recycle Bin After you empty the Recycle Bin, your Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows taskbar. 3. Getting Started 5-5 Scanning the...
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Select the disk check options you want to use another type of the PC by defragmenting it regularly. Click Start to check. 5. Click My Computer. 4. Defragmenting moves the files closer together so that the hard disk drive space is used more effectively. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 3. On the Tools tab...
Select the disk check options you want to use another type of the PC by defragmenting it regularly. Click Start to check. 5. Click My Computer. 4. Defragmenting moves the files closer together so that the hard disk drive space is used more effectively. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 3. On the Tools tab...
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Norton AntiVirus is scanned for viruses before a certain date. Your PC is available on the hard disk drive. You can destroy information on your PC with pre-set options that make your PC safe. You should take the following precautions to protect your PC: ■ Do not open a certain file, or do not delete the file before...
Norton AntiVirus is scanned for viruses before a certain date. Your PC is available on the hard disk drive. You can destroy information on your PC with pre-set options that make your PC safe. You should take the following precautions to protect your PC: ■ Do not open a certain file, or do not delete the file before...
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Before using the Compaq Presario System Recovery or Application Recovery programs, try using the System Restore. Recovery CDs contain a complete image of the original Presario PC hard disk drive contents. If the hard disk drive is ever damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs, that you create, to "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on page...
Before using the Compaq Presario System Recovery or Application Recovery programs, try using the System Restore. Recovery CDs contain a complete image of the original Presario PC hard disk drive contents. If the hard disk drive is ever damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs, that you create, to "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on page...
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...hard disk drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, try the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. 1. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq... System Recovery program. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6-2 Getting Started Choose System Tools. 6. System Restore returns the PC settings to restore the PC system and program settings. Click System Restore. ...
...hard disk drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, try the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. 1. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq... System Recovery program. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6-2 Getting Started Choose System Tools. 6. System Restore returns the PC settings to restore the PC system and program settings. Click System Restore. ...
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... page 6-8. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on page 6-7. See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on the PC. 5. To contact Compaq Support, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the hard disk drive to store an image of the total hard disk drive space. Starting System Recovery If the...
... page 6-8. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on page 6-7. See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on the PC. 5. To contact Compaq Support, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the hard disk drive to store an image of the total hard disk drive space. Starting System Recovery If the...