Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the hard disk drive to work with the operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. See the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA... the side panel and to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Also, make sure that came with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch ...
... using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the hard disk drive to work with the operating system. Select models have the correct software and drivers for drive type and location. See the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA... the side panel and to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Also, make sure that came with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch ...
Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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... to change without notice. A copy of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with this system. You are U.S. Software Restore and Recovery If you install. HP... directory of the CD to reinstall FreeDOS, it can be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it to the standard warranty document included with a Microsoft® Windows™ operating system. You can view the contents of Adobe Acrobat Reader, ...
... to change without notice. A copy of FreeDOS may not be supported under the FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be viewed by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with this system. You are U.S. Software Restore and Recovery If you install. HP... directory of the CD to reinstall FreeDOS, it can be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it to the standard warranty document included with a Microsoft® Windows™ operating system. You can view the contents of Adobe Acrobat Reader, ...
Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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...Please review the contents of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are responsible for obtaining the license for any additional software you start your PC with your PC refer to reinstall FreeDOS, it to your PC provides helpful information about software technical support. Software License and ...license Visit http://www.freedos.org for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is not responsible for such hardware. NOTE: Before you can view...
...Please review the contents of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are responsible for obtaining the license for any additional software you start your PC with your PC refer to reinstall FreeDOS, it to your PC provides helpful information about software technical support. Software License and ...license Visit http://www.freedos.org for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be responsible for providing driver support for support of the FreeDOS operating system, and it is not responsible for such hardware. NOTE: Before you can view...
Getting Started Guide
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...10 Getting Started NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA... /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Use a firewall. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on ...
...10 Getting Started NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA... /techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Use a firewall. For more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on ...
Getting Started Guide
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...Locate the manual you want to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer). Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are no onscreen guides...If there are available in the folder, your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it is not ...
...Locate the manual you want to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer). Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are no onscreen guides...If there are available in the folder, your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it is not ...
Getting Started Guide
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... later. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer model. ...36 Getting Started Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop...
... later. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer model. ...36 Getting Started Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your desktop...
Getting Started Guide
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..., and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Turning On Your Computer for this tool to protect your computer and your privacy. Additional updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to install... Microsoft as soon as they are present. 4 Set up your computer by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for the First Time 43
..., and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Turning On Your Computer for this tool to protect your computer and your privacy. Additional updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs are ready to finish, double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run Windows Vista Update monthly to install... Microsoft as soon as they are present. 4 Set up your computer by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get the latest updates for the First Time 43
Getting Started Guide
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... On Your Computer for other users, change passwords, change account types for the First Time 49 Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as your computer from the computer. A Limited account may not be...
... On Your Computer for other users, change passwords, change account types for the First Time 49 Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as your computer from the computer. A Limited account may not be...
Getting Started Guide
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... .asf, or .wma; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with a .wmv extension. NOTE: You may need to install this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (...continued) Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to a Web server. Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. You may have a software update CD included with your desktop...
... .asf, or .wma; Get HP software and driver updates. Record audio and video files to create a video project that came with a .wmv extension. NOTE: You may need to install this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (...continued) Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to a Web server. Import audio files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. You may have a software update CD included with your desktop...
Getting Started Guide
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...Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk... system automatically assigns a letter to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. Refer to the hard disk drive. To connect the drive...
...Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one external hard disk... system automatically assigns a letter to the HP Media Drive documentation for more than one USB connector. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. Refer to the hard disk drive. To connect the drive...
Getting Started Guide
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...have Internet access. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system. These service packs are installed properly. 4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. Data....com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the order listed: 1 Check to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of your system. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive....
...have Internet access. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system. These service packs are installed properly. 4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. Data....com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the order listed: 1 Check to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of your system. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive....
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... it offers: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to the product(s) you call HP Total Care, toll-free, by phone, 24 hours a...Register! Registration is also available at : HP: 1-800-474-6836 (800-HP-invent) Compaq: 1-800-652-6672 (800-OK-Compaq) When you own. • The HP Newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of... Chat with hardware and software questions. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click PC-Doctor. 4 HP Technical Support Web site.
... it offers: • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent support alerts, and driver updates specific to the product(s) you call HP Total Care, toll-free, by phone, 24 hours a...Register! Registration is also available at : HP: 1-800-474-6836 (800-HP-invent) Compaq: 1-800-652-6672 (800-OK-Compaq) When you own. • The HP Newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of... Chat with hardware and software questions. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click PC-Doctor. 4 HP Technical Support Web site.
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... HP: 1-800-474-6836 (800-HP-invent) Compaq: 1-800-652-6672 (800-OK-Compaq) When you can register your computer. Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Help and Support. Go to: http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 5 If you... Corel http://www.corel.com EarthLink Dial-up and using your model. Registration is free during your computer. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Norton Internet Security http://www...
... HP: 1-800-474-6836 (800-HP-invent) Compaq: 1-800-652-6672 (800-OK-Compaq) When you can register your computer. Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Help and Support. Go to: http://www.hp.com/support for product information, driver updates, troubleshooting, and much more . 5 If you... Corel http://www.corel.com EarthLink Dial-up and using your model. Registration is free during your computer. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4 HP Technical Support Web site. Norton Internet Security http://www...
Start Here Guide
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.../wireless 14 Start Here Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up wireless security features, go to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Use a firewall. Set security on your network from unauthorized ... no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a...
.../wireless 14 Start Here Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up wireless security features, go to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Use a firewall. Set security on your network from unauthorized ... no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a...
Start Here Guide
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...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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you...if it . Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it is not currently...
...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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you...if it . Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it is not currently...
Start Here Guide
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... Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to the Internet, and ...Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to you can view messages as...
... Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Or Click the Windows Start Button on your desktop. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to the Internet, and ...Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to you can view messages as...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 24 System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 27 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 27 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 28 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview 21 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 24 System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 27 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 27 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 28 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you want to disc. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Clean the disc with the actual Eject button: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you can record only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. The recording ... you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your disc. Select a slower write speed for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Ensure the disc is available. Verify that it is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the CD or DVD recording software....
...DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you want to disc. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Clean the disc with the actual Eject button: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you can record only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. The recording ... you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your disc. Select a slower write speed for detailed information about restoring and updating drivers. Ensure the disc is available. Verify that it is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the CD or DVD recording software....
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to make the screen display visible again. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Press the Sleep button (select...the pins are fuzzy. Images on the front of the monitor and the wall outlet. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Display (Monitor) In addition to the information listed here, also refer...
...pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to make the screen display visible again. Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as needed. Press the Sleep button (select...the pins are fuzzy. Images on the front of the monitor and the wall outlet. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to resume from sleep mode. Display (Monitor) In addition to the information listed here, also refer...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Restart. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. You may need an updated driver for an update. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , press and hold ...the On button for details. Refer to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web...
... Restart. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. You may need an updated driver for an update. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Or If closing programs does not work , press and hold ...the On button for details. Refer to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web...