Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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... of the Documentation and Utilities CD, you need to reinstall FreeDOS, it to your PC provides helpful information about software technical support. You can be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware. Software Restore and Recovery If you must install a licensed operating... a licensed operating system. Some parts of the CD to access the documentation files. Important FreeDOS Operating System Information This PC has the FreeDOS operating system preinstalled, which provides only limited DOS-based functionality until another operating system is subject to change...
... of the Documentation and Utilities CD, you need to reinstall FreeDOS, it to your PC provides helpful information about software technical support. You can be responsible for providing driver support for such hardware. Software Restore and Recovery If you must install a licensed operating... a licensed operating system. Some parts of the CD to access the documentation files. Important FreeDOS Operating System Information This PC has the FreeDOS operating system preinstalled, which provides only limited DOS-based functionality until another operating system is subject to change...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in this order after closing the PC. 1 Reconnect the power cord. Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel in... an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable, and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by loosening the screw (D) that secures the panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into place. Removing the ...
...WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in this order after closing the PC. 1 Reconnect the power cord. Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel in... an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable, and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by loosening the screw (D) that secures the panel to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into place. Removing the ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Select models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. You can replace or upgrade. Also, make ... models) E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that came with your personal files on the hard disk drive to work with the operating system. The hard disk drive is...
Select models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. You can replace or upgrade. Also, make ... models) E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions) F Hard disk drive G Second hard disk drive (select models) Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that came with your personal files on the hard disk drive to work with the operating system. The hard disk drive is...
PC Basics Guide
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...into the drive until it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. Printers receive instructions from or to the diskette. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for example, all pages, current page, range of pages). • Determine the number of copies. • Select all, odd...it requires. Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive The diskette (floppy) drive is available on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to remove the diskette. To print: 1 Click File on select model...
...into the drive until it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. Printers receive instructions from or to the diskette. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for example, all pages, current page, range of pages). • Determine the number of copies. • Select all, odd...it requires. Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive The diskette (floppy) drive is available on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to remove the diskette. To print: 1 Click File on select model...
Getting Started Guide
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...memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Setting Up Your PC 9 For example, you to set the software programs that each user of user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account types... for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to...
...memory (RAM) usage • Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Setting Up Your PC 9 For example, you to set the software programs that each user of user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account types... for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to...
Getting Started Guide
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.... • Sound Effect - The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. • Speaker Test - Test all connected speakers for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on page 34. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 33 See "Enabling digital audio output with... speakers. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with one of speakers. Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers ...
.... • Sound Effect - The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. • Speaker Test - Test all connected speakers for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on page 34. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 33 See "Enabling digital audio output with... speakers. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with one of speakers. Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers ...
Getting Started Guide
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...recording device: 1 Click Start on the control tower for headphones), the headphones are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the right side of ...Panel. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices). for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Compaq Application Recovery. the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is located on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound...
...recording device: 1 Click Start on the control tower for headphones), the headphones are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started Guide If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the right side of ...Panel. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices). for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Compaq Application Recovery. the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is located on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound...
Getting Started Guide
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... is no adhesives to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the inner hub area of your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe media (select models only); Enter...disclabeling software. LightScribe requirements Burning a label with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler. Enter text for your PC with many versions of the disc. however, as new media versions are no ink to smear or paper to update the...
... is no adhesives to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the inner hub area of your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of LightScribe media (select models only); Enter...disclabeling software. LightScribe requirements Burning a label with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler. Enter text for your PC with many versions of the disc. however, as new media versions are no ink to smear or paper to update the...
Getting Started Guide
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...no guide titles listed in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one of the following...: • Click the title to view it or use it is not currently installed on your PC). • Right-click the title, select Save Target As, specify a location on your PC has no onscreen guides. NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only)....
...no guide titles listed in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one of the following...: • Click the title to view it or use it is not currently installed on your PC). • Right-click the title, select Save Target As, specify a location on your PC has no onscreen guides. NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only)....
Getting Started Guide
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... Information about commonly asked questions. Here you through the Support Web site under the information for your desktop. Or • Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. Most Support updates delivered... support options, and information about your keyboard. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to you can view messages as support...
... Information about commonly asked questions. Here you through the Support Web site under the information for your desktop. Or • Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. Most Support updates delivered... support options, and information about your keyboard. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. You can find links to driver updates, access to you can view messages as support...
Getting Started Guide
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...Wizards (MyDVD) 78, 84 discs drive compatibility 72 erasing rewritable 64 features and compatibility 73 labeling adhesive 72 documentation, onscreen 97 double-sided DVD 60 driver updates, LightScribe 71 DV (camcorder) 96 DVD double-sided 60 DVDs burning to disc 83 data discs, burning tips 67 erasing rewritable 64 movies,..., 91 Fit to music 93 G getting video from Camera 90 H headphones, using 43 Help and Support 98 home stereo system connecting to the PC 27 home videos 27 HP Personal Media Drive 49 activity and power lights 51 automatic on and off feature 50 disconnecting the drive 54 inserting...
...Wizards (MyDVD) 78, 84 discs drive compatibility 72 erasing rewritable 64 features and compatibility 73 labeling adhesive 72 documentation, onscreen 97 double-sided DVD 60 driver updates, LightScribe 71 DV (camcorder) 96 DVD double-sided 60 DVDs burning to disc 83 data discs, burning tips 67 erasing rewritable 64 movies,..., 91 Fit to music 93 G getting video from Camera 90 H headphones, using 43 Help and Support 98 home stereo system connecting to the PC 27 home videos 27 HP Personal Media Drive 49 activity and power lights 51 automatic on and off feature 50 disconnecting the drive 54 inserting...
Getting Started Guide
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L labeling discs adhesive labels 72 with LightScribe 71 LightScribe compatible media 71 disc labeling 71 driver updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 91 magicSpot 93 make muvee 95 manuals storing 5 memory card reader card types 45 using 45 movie making...: burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 38 repetitive strain injury (RSI) 8 rewritable discs, erasing 64 S Safety & Comfort Guide 8 safety warnings 8 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee autoProducer 94 Shuffle shots 94 slideshows in MyDVD 81 smartJoin multiple music files 94 software programs Windows Movie Maker 2.0 76 WinDVD...
L labeling discs adhesive labels 72 with LightScribe 71 LightScribe compatible media 71 disc labeling 71 driver updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 91 magicSpot 93 make muvee 95 manuals storing 5 memory card reader card types 45 using 45 movie making...: burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 38 repetitive strain injury (RSI) 8 rewritable discs, erasing 64 S Safety & Comfort Guide 8 safety warnings 8 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee autoProducer 94 Shuffle shots 94 slideshows in MyDVD 81 smartJoin multiple music files 94 software programs Windows Movie Maker 2.0 76 WinDVD...
Getting Started Guide
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configuring 33 connecting 19, 21-??, 21, ??-26, 30, 37 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 27 storing data files 67 style 88, 93 submenus in video projects 81 Support messages 98 supported formats DVD 82 video 80 surge protector 2 SVCD ...96 T Title effect 94 Title/Credits 89 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 94 transferring information to your new PC 11 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 87 U updates, LightScribe drivers 71 updating, system 98 Use font 95 User accounts creating 9 user interfaces 78 V VCD 96 bit rate 85 burning...
configuring 33 connecting 19, 21-??, 21, ??-26, 30, 37 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 27 storing data files 67 style 88, 93 submenus in video projects 81 Support messages 98 supported formats DVD 82 video 80 surge protector 2 SVCD ...96 T Title effect 94 Title/Credits 89 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 94 transferring information to your new PC 11 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 87 U updates, LightScribe drivers 71 updating, system 98 Use font 95 User accounts creating 9 user interfaces 78 V VCD 96 bit rate 85 burning...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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...Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Limited account may not be able to access. Users who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to create user accounts. Setting Up Accounts on Your... • Ability to limit access to software for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings, or passwords. Follow the simple steps in Windows XP and explains how to change ...
...Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup • More data to back up your PC. Limited account may not be able to access. Users who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to create user accounts. Setting Up Accounts on Your... • Ability to limit access to software for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings, or passwords. Follow the simple steps in Windows XP and explains how to change ...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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... to 5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you have installed and connected your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you want digital audio output. View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to... number of speakers. Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31 Test all connected speakers for PCs with five control screens. • Sound Effect - The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click ...
... to 5.1 speaker mode. 6 Enable digital audio if you have installed and connected your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you want digital audio output. View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to... number of speakers. Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31 Test all connected speakers for PCs with five control screens. • Sound Effect - The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click ...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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...Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Compaq Application Recovery. Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: • Check volume and mute...Verify cable connections. • Make sure the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 40 Getting Started Guide See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case...
...Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Compaq Application Recovery. Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: • Check volume and mute...Verify cable connections. • Make sure the software program and sound software are configured. • Some programs may result in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 40 Getting Started Guide See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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...Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph. Enter text for your PC with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler. Burning a LightScribe label with specially coated discs (sold .... 3 In the Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to burn precise, silk screen-quality labels. Click New to loosen. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of the disc itself. NOTE: You can...
...Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph. Enter text for your PC with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler. Burning a LightScribe label with specially coated discs (sold .... 3 In the Step 2: Edit area: a Click Disc Titles to burn precise, silk screen-quality labels. Click New to loosen. Get driver updates from within DigitalMedia Plus by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the label side of the disc itself. NOTE: You can...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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... Web You can find guides and information for your PC using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter... the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you can download it from the Manuals ...
... Web You can find guides and information for your PC using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter... the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you can download it from the Manuals ...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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...on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates,... access to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the...
...on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for your desktop. You can find links to driver updates,... access to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the...
Getting Started Guide - Compaq Presario PC
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...25 Direct-to-Disc Wizards (MyDVD) 74, 80 discs drive compatibility 68 erasing rewritable 60 features and compatibility 69 labeling adhesive 68 documentation, onscreen 95 driver updates, LightScribe 67 DV (camcorder) 93 DVD Play, features 71 DVDs burning to disc 79 data discs, burning tips 63 erasing rewritable 60 movies,...backups 63 FireWire 86, 87 Fit to music 90 G getting video from Camera 86 H Help and Support 96 home stereo system connecting to the PC 25 home videos 25 HP Personal Media Drive 45 activity and power lights 47 automatic on and off feature 46 disconnecting the drive 50 inserting...
...25 Direct-to-Disc Wizards (MyDVD) 74, 80 discs drive compatibility 68 erasing rewritable 60 features and compatibility 69 labeling adhesive 68 documentation, onscreen 95 driver updates, LightScribe 67 DV (camcorder) 93 DVD Play, features 71 DVDs burning to disc 79 data discs, burning tips 63 erasing rewritable 60 movies,...backups 63 FireWire 86, 87 Fit to music 90 G getting video from Camera 86 H Help and Support 96 home stereo system connecting to the PC 25 home videos 25 HP Personal Media Drive 45 activity and power lights 47 automatic on and off feature 46 disconnecting the drive 50 inserting...