Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - Updated User's Guide Information
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... Software Repair Wizard. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: It is located on the front of the 2-card Reader, inserted upside down (gold connector fingers facing up . After creating recovery discs, restart the Software Repair Wizard to open the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator and create recovery discs. Using Memory Cards In addition to the memory cards listed in the lower right slot of software problems, you can be able to the PC. Using the Software Repair Wizard If your user's guide, you...
... Software Repair Wizard. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: It is located on the front of the 2-card Reader, inserted upside down (gold connector fingers facing up . After creating recovery discs, restart the Software Repair Wizard to open the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator and create recovery discs. Using Memory Cards In addition to the memory cards listed in the lower right slot of software problems, you can be able to the PC. Using the Software Repair Wizard If your user's guide, you...
Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guide
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... 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
... 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
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... Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. getting help help over the Internet with a Support analyst who works with you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. To start Instant Support: 1 Click Start on your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button...
... Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. getting help help over the Internet with a Support analyst who works with you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. To start Instant Support: 1 Click Start on your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button...
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... Full Screen button in any country/region. For example, if you need help, contact Support. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your own music or data CDs. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in a CD player, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. Once the code locks, you can make your PC has recording software and...
... Full Screen button in any country/region. For example, if you need help, contact Support. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your own music or data CDs. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in a CD player, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. Once the code locks, you can make your PC has recording software and...
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... that all cables are not bent down. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to the Warranty & Support Guide for an update. Turn off the PC. Hard disk drive error message displays. Device connector is not recognized as the computer administrator to the configuration, you of new external device are loose, or power cables are not bent. Problem Program in the cable or connector are unplugged. hardware installation Symptom A new device is not...
... that all cables are not bent down. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to the Warranty & Support Guide for an update. Turn off the PC. Hard disk drive error message displays. Device connector is not recognized as the computer administrator to the configuration, you of new external device are loose, or power cables are not bent. Problem Program in the cable or connector are unplugged. hardware installation Symptom A new device is not...
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... keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to use the arrow keys in the wireless keyboard; The Num Lock light should not be on your wireless set the ID channel by the PC. internet access (continued) Symptom Cannot automatically start Internet programs. Internet takes too long to commands. keyboard and mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are selected: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
... keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to use the arrow keys in the wireless keyboard; The Num Lock light should not be on your wireless set the ID channel by the PC. internet access (continued) Symptom Cannot automatically start Internet programs. Internet takes too long to commands. keyboard and mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are selected: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... disk drive installation, 94 hard disk drive cables disconnecting, 96 reconnecting, 101 hard disk space, increasing, 68 hardware installation instructions, 91 hardware, upgrading, 43 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Windows Media Player, 57, 62 Help and Support opening, 17 Help button, 27 hibernation mode, 13 automatic, 13 high-speed Internet connection, 9 home Web page, 37 HP Picture Toolkit button, 27 hyperlink, defined, 34 I indicators, keyboard, 26 installation expansion card, 104 installation drives, 99 memory, 102 upgrades, 91 installing software...
... disk drive installation, 94 hard disk drive cables disconnecting, 96 reconnecting, 101 hard disk space, increasing, 68 hardware installation instructions, 91 hardware, upgrading, 43 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Windows Media Player, 57, 62 Help and Support opening, 17 Help button, 27 hibernation mode, 13 automatic, 13 high-speed Internet connection, 9 home Web page, 37 HP Picture Toolkit button, 27 hyperlink, defined, 34 I indicators, keyboard, 26 installation expansion card, 104 installation drives, 99 memory, 102 upgrades, 91 installing software...
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... turning on, 10 viewing PC image on TV, 65 PC Help & Tools, 19 PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program, 85 peripherals, 10 playing DVD movies, 57 disc types, 62 pointer speed, adjusting, 21 power cable disconnecting, 95 reconnecting, 108 power management settings, modifying, 13 preparing PC for hardware upgrades, 91 Print button, not working, 77 printer troubleshooting, 79 using a microphone, 49 music Help in MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Help in Windows Media Player, 57, 62 keyboard button, 27...
... turning on, 10 viewing PC image on TV, 65 PC Help & Tools, 19 PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program, 85 peripherals, 10 playing DVD movies, 57 disc types, 62 pointer speed, adjusting, 21 power cable disconnecting, 95 reconnecting, 108 power management settings, modifying, 13 preparing PC for hardware upgrades, 91 Print button, not working, 77 printer troubleshooting, 79 using a microphone, 49 music Help in MusicMatch Jukebox, 56 Help in Windows Media Player, 57, 62 keyboard button, 27...
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... mode automatic, 13 manual, 12 Start button, 16 Start menu contents, 16 Support messages, 42 telephone numbers, 43 surface, using mouse on, 19 System Recovery, 88 starting, if PC is responding, 88 using recovery discs, 84 warning, 88 when to use, 82 System Restore, 82, 86 system updates, 42 T television, viewing PC image on TV, 65 U uninstalling software, 69 updating, system, 42 upgrading replacing parts, 91 upgrading PC, 43 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 9 URL, defined, 34 User button, 27 using 7-In-1 memory card reader...
... mode automatic, 13 manual, 12 Start button, 16 Start menu contents, 16 Support messages, 42 telephone numbers, 43 surface, using mouse on, 19 System Recovery, 88 starting, if PC is responding, 88 using recovery discs, 84 warning, 88 when to use, 82 System Restore, 82, 86 system updates, 42 T television, viewing PC image on TV, 65 U uninstalling software, 69 updating, system, 42 upgrading replacing parts, 91 upgrading PC, 43 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 9 URL, defined, 34 User button, 27 using 7-In-1 memory card reader...
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... help 37 help and support center 37 using compaq connections 37 getting messages 38 turning off messages 38 re-enabling messages 38 resolving problems 39 upgrading and servicing the pc 39 warranty & support guide 39 online guides 39 web sites about your pc 39 microsoft windows xp operating system 40 working with sound, pictures, and video 41 using speakers 41 adjusting speaker volume 41 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc 42 using a microphone 44 adjusting...
... help 37 help and support center 37 using compaq connections 37 getting messages 38 turning off messages 38 re-enabling messages 38 resolving problems 39 upgrading and servicing the pc 39 warranty & support guide 39 online guides 39 web sites about your pc 39 microsoft windows xp operating system 40 working with sound, pictures, and video 41 using speakers 41 adjusting speaker volume 41 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc 42 using a microphone 44 adjusting...
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... the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on the DVD packaging and disc. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in the disc data that have a .dat or .mpg extension. Once the code locks, you want to set to ...software, refer to 1. DVDs without country/region codes will play a DVD that country/region only. If you need help, contact Support. These MPEG-1 files have a DVD drive. 54 user's guide Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of your DVD country/region. playing video cds You can change...
... the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on the DVD packaging and disc. using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in the disc data that have a .dat or .mpg extension. Once the code locks, you want to set to ...software, refer to 1. DVDs without country/region codes will play a DVD that country/region only. If you need help, contact Support. These MPEG-1 files have a DVD drive. 54 user's guide Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of your DVD country/region. playing video cds You can change...
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... not recognise the Print button. button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to movement or is not properly connected. Keyboard connector is too slow. button on the keyboard to commands. Restart your PC. keyboard and mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by using the keyboard. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back...
... not recognise the Print button. button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to movement or is not properly connected. Keyboard connector is too slow. button on the keyboard to commands. Restart your PC. keyboard and mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by using the keyboard. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back...
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... selecting for dual-language Video CD, 55 latch drive bracket, 93 LEDs, defined, 22 logging off, 16 M manuals, online, 39 memory installation, 99 location, 99 removing, 99 memory card reader card types, 45 microphone adjusting volume, 44 using, 44 using with multi-channel speakers, 45 Microsoft Recovery Console utility, 81 Microsoft XP Help, 40 modem setting up, 7 V.92, 9 monitor, 10 changing resolution, 29 changing where desktop displays, 29 selecting, 29 troubleshooting, 70 mouse autoscroll feature, 19 buttons, 19...
... selecting for dual-language Video CD, 55 latch drive bracket, 93 LEDs, defined, 22 logging off, 16 M manuals, online, 39 memory installation, 99 location, 99 removing, 99 memory card reader card types, 45 microphone adjusting volume, 44 using, 44 using with multi-channel speakers, 45 Microsoft Recovery Console utility, 81 Microsoft XP Help, 40 modem setting up, 7 V.92, 9 monitor, 10 changing resolution, 29 changing where desktop displays, 29 selecting, 29 troubleshooting, 70 mouse autoscroll feature, 19 buttons, 19...
Compaq Presario S0000/8000 User's Guide
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... 37 getting help 39 help and support center 39 using updates from hp 39 getting messages 40 turning off messages 40 re-enabling messages 40 resolving problems 41 upgrading and servicing the pc 41 warranty & support guide 41 online guides 41 web sites about your pc 42 microsoft windows xp operating system 42 working with sound, pictures, and video 43 using speakers 43 adjusting speaker volume 44 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
... 37 getting help 39 help and support center 39 using updates from hp 39 getting messages 40 turning off messages 40 re-enabling messages 40 resolving problems 41 upgrading and servicing the pc 41 warranty & support guide 41 online guides 41 web sites about your pc 42 microsoft windows xp operating system 42 working with sound, pictures, and video 43 using speakers 43 adjusting speaker volume 44 connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your...
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... on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to movement or is not detected. troubleshooting 87 Keyboard connector is damaged. Restart your PC. Refer to the back of your PC using the mouse. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not connected properly. Mouse does not respond to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. Replace the two...
... on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to movement or is not detected. troubleshooting 87 Keyboard connector is damaged. Restart your PC. Refer to the back of your PC using the mouse. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not connected properly. Mouse does not respond to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. Replace the two...
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... the primary hard drive. NOTE: Make sure the jumper on the new drive is attached, twist the remaining part of the cable marked "Slave" on page 133). To reassemble the computer: 1 Replace the side panel (see "removing the drive cage" on that same IDE ribbon cable and connect it to the secondary hard drive. 11 Connect the IDE cable to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. If the problem still exists, run the BIOS setup program...
... the primary hard drive. NOTE: Make sure the jumper on the new drive is attached, twist the remaining part of the cable marked "Slave" on page 133). To reassemble the computer: 1 Replace the side panel (see "removing the drive cage" on that same IDE ribbon cable and connect it to the secondary hard drive. 11 Connect the IDE cable to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. If the problem still exists, run the BIOS setup program...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... part directly to your Compaq Presario is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any problems setting up your system and turning it is always best to work right now - This service is ready to meet your PC. If you purchased your computer needs to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the Compaq Customer Support Center will be defective. Compaq does not warrant that Compaq software...
... part directly to your Compaq Presario is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any problems setting up your system and turning it is always best to work right now - This service is ready to meet your PC. If you purchased your computer needs to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the Compaq Customer Support Center will be defective. Compaq does not warrant that Compaq software...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... new card. The system is the wrong type of slots multiplied by model. Match the notch on the module with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of memory. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that can be used to add components to remove, replace, or add an add-in card. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the add-in card slot cover. 5 Remove the slot cover. See "opening...
... new card. The system is the wrong type of slots multiplied by model. Match the notch on the module with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of memory. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that can be used to add components to remove, replace, or add an add-in card. 4 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the add-in card slot cover. 5 Remove the slot cover. See "opening...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... motherboard provides backup power for the add-in the card slot. 2 On the back of the PC, replace the bracket cover for the PC's timekeeping capability. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. If the battery fails, replace it with a new add-in card, close the open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
... motherboard provides backup power for the add-in the card slot. 2 On the back of the PC, replace the bracket cover for the PC's timekeeping capability. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. If the battery fails, replace it with a new add-in card, close the open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products Warranty and Support Guide
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... Support is still available. 4 Compaq Will Help Your new Compaq Presario computer is working properly before attempting to access it on your Windows® desktop (to upgrade your PC. But it is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go through your local retailer, you'll find what you can register on the Web at Help on , immediately contact the Compaq Customer Support Center listed earlier in your Compaq Presario model...
... Support is still available. 4 Compaq Will Help Your new Compaq Presario computer is working properly before attempting to access it on your Windows® desktop (to upgrade your PC. But it is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go through your local retailer, you'll find what you can register on the Web at Help on , immediately contact the Compaq Customer Support Center listed earlier in your Compaq Presario model...