Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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...fdos\source\freecom\license Visit http://www.freedos.org for more languages. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities CD included with your PC refer to note that function only with this CD in The Documentation and Utilities CD supports one or more information. ...Operating System Information This PC has the FreeDOS operating system preinstalled, which provides only limited DOS-based functionality until another operating system is not responsible for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it can be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware...
...fdos\source\freecom\license Visit http://www.freedos.org for more languages. Documentation The Documentation and Utilities CD included with your PC refer to note that function only with this CD in The Documentation and Utilities CD supports one or more information. ...Operating System Information This PC has the FreeDOS operating system preinstalled, which provides only limited DOS-based functionality until another operating system is not responsible for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it can be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.../telephone cable, and all other tab (3), toward the outside edge of the chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that secures the panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into place. After Closing the... replace the thumbscrew (D). Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel in the proper position on the PC and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by loosening the screw (D) that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in this order ...
.../telephone cable, and all other tab (3), toward the outside edge of the chassis. WARNING: Beware of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that secures the panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into place. After Closing the... replace the thumbscrew (D). Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel in the proper position on the PC and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by loosening the screw (D) that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in this order ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you... uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. You can replace or upgrade.
... panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you... uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. You can replace or upgrade.
PC Basics Guide
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...push the diskette into the drive until it requires. Remove the diskette from or to turning off the PC. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver that came with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the menu bar. 2 Click.... • Select all, odd, or even pages in place. 3 You can print text and graphics from your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for instructions on select model PCs. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to work with your printer to your...
...push the diskette into the drive until it requires. Remove the diskette from or to turning off the PC. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver that came with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the menu bar. 2 Click.... • Select all, odd, or even pages in place. 3 You can print text and graphics from your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for instructions on select model PCs. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to work with your printer to your...
Getting Started Guide
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...: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts and driver updates specific to the products you use the desktop icon, the PC automatically fills in the PC product number, model number and serial number for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, ... Repair icon (select models only) in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for you. Refer to make your PC: • Click the Register with Compaq icon on the keyboard at the same time. When you own. • The HP newsgram, our monthly online magazine...
...: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts and driver updates specific to the products you use the desktop icon, the PC automatically fills in the PC product number, model number and serial number for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, ... Repair icon (select models only) in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for you. Refer to make your PC: • Click the Register with Compaq icon on the keyboard at the same time. When you own. • The HP newsgram, our monthly online magazine...
Getting Started Guide
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... recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that use the Compaq Application Recovery program or the Compaq System Recovery programs. Now is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here...driver updates, access to make your recovery discs. Getting Help Recovering from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Click Presario PC...
... recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that use the Compaq Application Recovery program or the Compaq System Recovery programs. Now is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here...driver updates, access to make your recovery discs. Getting Help Recovering from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Click Presario PC...
Getting Started Guide
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... other solutions listed in this topic. Reinsert the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from most PC stores. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Driver program may be corrupted. Check whether speakers are not properly connected. Clean the disc with the label... facing up. Speaker cables are turned on the PC. PC is produced. Or 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel....
... other solutions listed in this topic. Reinsert the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from most PC stores. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Driver program may be corrupted. Check whether speakers are not properly connected. Clean the disc with the label... facing up. Speaker cables are turned on the PC. PC is produced. Or 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel....
Getting Started Guide
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...'s Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Cable(s) of changes to install or uninstall a device driver. Cannot install new device driver. Ensure that the device is not turned on the PC to resolve the resource conflict. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. When the system advised you...
...'s Web site. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Cable(s) of changes to install or uninstall a device driver. Cannot install new device driver. Ensure that the device is not turned on the PC to resolve the resource conflict. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. When the system advised you...
Getting Started Guide
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... Resources tab to verify that there is a device conflict. 11 Click the General tab to the problem device and check for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 86 Getting Started Guide The exclamation mark... means there is a device conflict or problem with the device. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation marks in the device troubleshooter wizard. 12 Restart the PC. If it is present. 5 Double-click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 6 Click the Device...
... Resources tab to verify that there is a device conflict. 11 Click the General tab to the problem device and check for the new device driver to work after installing a new device. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 86 Getting Started Guide The exclamation mark... means there is a device conflict or problem with the device. To uninstall the old driver for exclamation marks in the device troubleshooter wizard. 12 Restart the PC. If it is present. 5 Double-click the System icon, and select the Hardware tab. 6 Click the Device...
Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year
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... warranty. Click the Documentation icon on the keyboard at : 1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK Compaq) When you call please have your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase ... and software questions. Click the Registration icon on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. Registration is on your PC. Where is also available at : http://subscription.support....• E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup poster and the ...
... warranty. Click the Documentation icon on the keyboard at : 1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK Compaq) When you call please have your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase ... and software questions. Click the Registration icon on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. Registration is on your PC. Where is also available at : http://subscription.support....• E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup poster and the ...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home - 1 year
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... available around the clock for Compaq-branded products that are either in English, Spanish, and French (Canada only) at: 1-(800)-652-6672 (1-800-OK Compaq) When you call, please have...keep your PC. Click the Registration icon on your PC. 5 If you through the Help & Support Center on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. Registration is on your desktop, or... • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to : http://register.hp.com NOTE: You can view your product model number...
... available around the clock for Compaq-branded products that are either in English, Spanish, and French (Canada only) at: 1-(800)-652-6672 (1-800-OK Compaq) When you call, please have...keep your PC. Click the Registration icon on your PC. 5 If you through the Help & Support Center on your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, Documentation. Registration is on your desktop, or... • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to : http://register.hp.com NOTE: You can view your product model number...
Creating Data, Audio, and Video Discs on your PC
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...file. Creating an image file To make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with many versions of the disc. It combines the CD or DVD drive of the disc itself. Your... 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe media (select models only); Get driver updates from which you a simple way to loosen. Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe (select models only) is no adhesives to burn precise, silk screen-...
...file. Creating an image file To make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with many versions of the disc. It combines the CD or DVD drive of the disc itself. Your... 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe media (select models only); Get driver updates from which you a simple way to loosen. Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe (select models only) is no adhesives to burn precise, silk screen-...
Getting Started Guide
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Your PC may come ready to work with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disclabeling software. however, as new media versions are no ink to smear ... make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); Get driver updates from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All...
Your PC may come ready to work with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disclabeling software. however, as new media versions are no ink to smear ... make an image file. 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will need to update the driver software for your PC with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); Get driver updates from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All...
Getting Started Guide
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... links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). To open the Help and Support Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. Or • Click Start on your desktop. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages...
... links to driver updates, access to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). To open the Help and Support Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. Or • Click Start on your desktop. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages...
Getting Started Guide
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...-session burning 45 Compaq Connections, using 70 Compaq keyboard button 7 Compaq Organize 6 components 3 compressed CDs 46 connecting a TV 23 multi-channel speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 connectors PC back 2 symbols on...multiple sessions 47 CDs and DVDs 48 files archiving 50 burning tips 48 verifying integrity 48 desktop 6 digital picture 19, 35 Direct-to-Disc wizards (MyDVD) 60, 65 disconnecting TV...sided DVD 38 74 Getting Started Guide drive HP Personal Media Drive 29, 32 driver updates, LightScribe 51 DVD player, multi-channel audio 13 DVDs archive files 50 ...
...-session burning 45 Compaq Connections, using 70 Compaq keyboard button 7 Compaq Organize 6 components 3 compressed CDs 46 connecting a TV 23 multi-channel speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 connectors PC back 2 symbols on...multiple sessions 47 CDs and DVDs 48 files archiving 50 burning tips 48 verifying integrity 48 desktop 6 digital picture 19, 35 Direct-to-Disc wizards (MyDVD) 60, 65 disconnecting TV...sided DVD 38 74 Getting Started Guide drive HP Personal Media Drive 29, 32 driver updates, LightScribe 51 DVD player, multi-channel audio 13 DVDs archive files 50 ...
Getting Started Guide
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...types of buttons 7 using 7 L labeling discs adhesive labels 54 burnt with iTunes 53 with LightScribe 51 LightScribe compatible media 51 disc labeling 51 driver updates 51 labeling iTunes discs 53 requirements 52 M M4A files 44 manuals, on the Web 69 memory card reader card types 19 using 19 ...MP3 files 44 Multi-channel Sound Manager 12 multi-channel speakers 11 connecting 3-connectors 12 connecting 6-connectors 15 selecting for 3-connector PC 12 selecting for 6-connector PC 15 using a microphone 13 music playing with iTunes 37 playing with Windows Media Player 38 music button 7 music CD tips 45...
...types of buttons 7 using 7 L labeling discs adhesive labels 54 burnt with iTunes 53 with LightScribe 51 LightScribe compatible media 51 disc labeling 51 driver updates 51 labeling iTunes discs 53 requirements 52 M M4A files 44 manuals, on the Web 69 memory card reader card types 19 using 19 ...MP3 files 44 Multi-channel Sound Manager 12 multi-channel speakers 11 connecting 3-connectors 12 connecting 6-connectors 15 selecting for 3-connector PC 12 selecting for 6-connector PC 15 using a microphone 13 music playing with iTunes 37 playing with Windows Media Player 38 music button 7 music CD tips 45...
Getting Started Guide
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TV-out 23 cables 23 connecting a TV set 23 disabling TV option 26 viewing PC image on TV 24 U updates, LightScribe drivers 51 updating, system 70 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 29 User button 7 user interfaces 60 V VCD playing with Windows Media Player 41 playing with WinDVD 40 VCDs...
TV-out 23 cables 23 connecting a TV set 23 disabling TV option 26 viewing PC image on TV 24 U updates, LightScribe drivers 51 updating, system 70 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 29 User button 7 user interfaces 60 V VCD playing with Windows Media Player 41 playing with WinDVD 40 VCDs...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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Table of Contents Recovering from Software Problems 1 PC Repair Overview 1 Restarting Your PC 1 Turning Off Your PC 1 Updating Drivers 2 Microsoft System Restore 2 Application Recovery and Driver Recovery 2 System Recovery Overview 3 Creating System Recovery Discs 3 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 4 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 4 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disc Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive Space 6 Troubleshooting 6 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide iii
Table of Contents Recovering from Software Problems 1 PC Repair Overview 1 Restarting Your PC 1 Turning Off Your PC 1 Updating Drivers 2 Microsoft System Restore 2 Application Recovery and Driver Recovery 2 System Recovery Overview 3 Creating System Recovery Discs 3 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 4 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 4 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disc Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive Space 6 Troubleshooting 6 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide iii
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...have to recover your hard disk drive. You should also make changes to your system, it on your PC by doubleclicking the desktop icon or clicking Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Software Repair Wizard. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for more ... PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you to fix your PC. Some software repairs are in the accessory box. PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to make a Compaq Recovery Tools CD. PC ...
...have to recover your hard disk drive. You should also make changes to your system, it on your PC by doubleclicking the desktop icon or clicking Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Software Repair Wizard. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for more ... PC • Updating drivers • Microsoft System Restore • Application Recovery and Driver Recovery • System Recovery NOTE: If you to fix your PC. Some software repairs are in the accessory box. PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to make a Compaq Recovery Tools CD. PC ...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... device displays. 4 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: To ensure your PC configuration to software on My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. You can reinstall the software program using the Compaq PC System Recovery program. To...
... device displays. 4 Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: To ensure your PC configuration to software on My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. You can reinstall the software program using the Compaq PC System Recovery program. To...