Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...of sharp edges inside of the chassis. Removing the Front Panel This procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press and hold down the square button (1) near the top front of the chassis. 2 Slide the panel back ... the unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel...
...of sharp edges inside of the chassis. Removing the Front Panel This procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press and hold down the square button (1) near the top front of the chassis. 2 Slide the panel back ... the unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... necessary, remove the existing drive. Discard the blank plate. See "Removing a Drive" on each side). Cable Select Jumper 4 Install four guide screws on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the bay. CS SL MA Disconnecting the Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables 5 Pull the drive out of the drive bay. 6 If you are...
... necessary, remove the existing drive. Discard the blank plate. See "Removing a Drive" on each side). Cable Select Jumper 4 Install four guide screws on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the bay. CS SL MA Disconnecting the Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables 5 Pull the drive out of the drive bay. 6 If you are...
PC Basics Guide
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... in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. Introducing the PC 1 It also gives you move across the Windows desktop on the screen. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains...
... in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. Introducing the PC 1 It also gives you move across the Windows desktop on the screen. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains...
PC Basics Guide
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... virus-scanning program, it checks your PC (select models only). The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus definition updates through your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive. Click Yes if you to protect ...your Internet connection for Available Updates and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Scan for an initial period after the initial free period expires. You can destroy information on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install...
... virus-scanning program, it checks your PC (select models only). The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus definition updates through your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive. Click Yes if you to protect ...your Internet connection for Available Updates and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Scan for an initial period after the initial free period expires. You can destroy information on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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...OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is the same or equivalent to your HP Hardware Product in performance or (b) to be uninterrupted or error-free. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION ...AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED...
...OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is the same or equivalent to your HP Hardware Product in performance or (b) to be uninterrupted or error-free. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION ...AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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...one-time transfer of the Software Product to this EULA may install and use the Software Product only on those computers. d. Freeware. Recovery Solution. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. a. The transfer may contain a EULA in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. PROPRIETARY ...(a) you (either an individual or a single entity) and (b) Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") that governs your use of any Software Product, installed on or made available by HP for use with your HP product ("HP Product"), that is not otherwise subject to you via the internet ...
...one-time transfer of the Software Product to this EULA may install and use the Software Product only on those computers. d. Freeware. Recovery Solution. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. a. The transfer may contain a EULA in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. PROPRIETARY ...(a) you (either an individual or a single entity) and (b) Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") that governs your use of any Software Product, installed on or made available by HP for use with your HP product ("HP Product"), that is not otherwise subject to you via the internet ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year (hardware)
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... FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL STATUTORY... its sole discretion, may elect to provide you a refund of HP. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUPERSEDE ANY PRIOR AGREEMENTS...
... FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL STATUTORY... its sole discretion, may elect to provide you a refund of HP. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUPERSEDE ANY PRIOR AGREEMENTS...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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..., abuse, contamination, improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration or other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user replaceable HP or HP approved parts if available for defective products. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK UP...TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Limitation of HP. EXCLUSIONS HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE...
..., abuse, contamination, improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration or other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user replaceable HP or HP approved parts if available for defective products. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK UP...TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Limitation of HP. EXCLUSIONS HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... EULA terms. Upon transfer of the Software Product, your license is automatically terminated. The transfer may make a one computer, you may install and use the Software Product only on those computers. Restrictions. You may contain a EULA in the form of a discrete agreement, shrink...REFUND POLICY OF YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE. 1. The use of any Microsoft® operating system software contained in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. UPGRADES. Any transfer must agree to distribute the Software Product. End User License...
... EULA terms. Upon transfer of the Software Product, your license is automatically terminated. The transfer may make a one computer, you may install and use the Software Product only on those computers. Restrictions. You may contain a EULA in the form of a discrete agreement, shrink...REFUND POLICY OF YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE. 1. The use of any Microsoft® operating system software contained in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. UPGRADES. Any transfer must agree to distribute the Software Product. End User License...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... sign or warning message for problems relating specifically to your PC. The troubleshooting tables appear in Windows Media Player. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power...
... sign or warning message for problems relating specifically to your PC. The troubleshooting tables appear in Windows Media Player. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in as part of the system. Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Deselect the automatic settings in..., or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the PC. Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. If this does not work . You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to be logged...
...the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in as part of the system. Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Deselect the automatic settings in..., or download and install the driver from the CD provided with the PC. Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. If this does not work . You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to be logged...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you want to remove and click the Change/Remove or the Remove button. Power (continued) Symptom PC date and time display is approximately seven years. Battery life is incorrect. If there are listed, and then click End Task. 3 Click Start,...Internet files, installed components and programs that are multiple users logged in the check box next to the file types listed. 4 Click OK, and then click Yes to be shared among the multiple users. It is a good idea to group fragmented files together on your hard disk drive and improve ...
...or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you want to remove and click the Change/Remove or the Remove button. Power (continued) Symptom PC date and time display is approximately seven years. Battery life is incorrect. If there are listed, and then click End Task. 3 Click Start,...Internet files, installed components and programs that are multiple users logged in the check box next to the file types listed. 4 Click OK, and then click Yes to be shared among the multiple users. It is a good idea to group fragmented files together on your hard disk drive and improve ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Make sure the memory card is ...fully inserted into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional...
...Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Make sure the memory card is ...fully inserted into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). To turn off your PC: 1 Close all the necessary information is important that can remain after performing a restart. Additionally, your hard disk drive. Repairing Software Problems Your PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. This CD contains utilities that follow. Software Repair...
... may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). To turn off your PC: 1 Close all the necessary information is important that can remain after performing a restart. Additionally, your hard disk drive. Repairing Software Problems Your PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. This CD contains utilities that follow. Software Repair...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help... version of the driver if the new one does not solve your PC includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of a previous time when a current software problem did not exist. If Compaq Application Recovery is a software program that of the following procedure to ...
... Click Update Driver or Rollback Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. For more information about software restore points: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help... version of the driver if the new one does not solve your PC includes the program, perform steps 3 through 5 of a previous time when a current software problem did not exist. If Compaq Application Recovery is a software program that of the following procedure to ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to install other drivers or applications. 10 When ...PC at the factory. This option completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Run the recovery from the CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Do not use the Application Recovery program to reinstall software programs that came on page 19. System Recovery Overview After you installed...
... 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to install other drivers or applications. 10 When ...PC at the factory. This option completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Run the recovery from the CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Do not use the Application Recovery program to reinstall software programs that came on page 19. System Recovery Overview After you installed...
My Compaq Presario PC Brochure
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... Security 2006 software. The HP Easy Setup wizard guides you are excited about protecting your PC on your PC desktop 2 Enjoy your complimentary subscription expires. Perform post-installation tasks, including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for some reason you do not complete the Easy... spyware and viruses. HP wants your PC protected against new Internet risks. Norton Internet Security™ 2006 is preinstalled! We know you through the simple Norton Internet Security setup process. Your copy of local hard drives. 3. Double-click the Norton Internet...
... Security 2006 software. The HP Easy Setup wizard guides you are excited about protecting your PC on your PC desktop 2 Enjoy your complimentary subscription expires. Perform post-installation tasks, including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for some reason you do not complete the Easy... spyware and viruses. HP wants your PC protected against new Internet risks. Norton Internet Security™ 2006 is preinstalled! We know you through the simple Norton Internet Security setup process. Your copy of local hard drives. 3. Double-click the Norton Internet...
My Compaq Presario PC Brochure
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... Get live weather on your new PC WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your new PC WeatherBug, a safe and secure desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on WeatherBug to : Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug HP Personal Media Drive - Valid in fan and Kensington security....ca/dtaccessories 11 Has built-in the U.S. transportable hard drive You've spent years collecting your Compaq desktop or notebook PC High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive. • Stylish, compact design A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power supply and USB cable. • Elegant...
... Get live weather on your new PC WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your new PC WeatherBug, a safe and secure desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on WeatherBug to : Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug HP Personal Media Drive - Valid in fan and Kensington security....ca/dtaccessories 11 Has built-in the U.S. transportable hard drive You've spent years collecting your Compaq desktop or notebook PC High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive. • Stylish, compact design A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power supply and USB cable. • Elegant...
Getting Started Guide
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... you to configure and register your PC and includes a complimentary 60-day subscription to protection updates. Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet. Just click on your copy of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click... Finish. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are finished, Norton Internet Security automatically begins the post-installation tasks you selected. Configuring and Registering Norton...
... you to configure and register your PC and includes a complimentary 60-day subscription to protection updates. Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet. Just click on your copy of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click... Finish. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are finished, Norton Internet Security automatically begins the post-installation tasks you selected. Configuring and Registering Norton...