Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... cable system. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...
... cable system. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... User Guides are confirming that it has not been tampered with setting up your decision to indicate that the computer was working correctly before you can do should only be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. All software titles below . Any hardware upgrades that you have any problems setting...
... User Guides are confirming that it has not been tampered with setting up your decision to indicate that the computer was working correctly before you can do should only be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. All software titles below . Any hardware upgrades that you have any problems setting...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... terms and conditions listed in this a key differentiator for technical information or to indicate that expanding and upgrading are proud to make this Limited Warranty and Support Guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you have placed a security seal on your retailer. All of the computer, you are confirming that you have any problems setting up and using your computer. 2 For...
... terms and conditions listed in this a key differentiator for technical information or to indicate that expanding and upgrading are proud to make this Limited Warranty and Support Guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you have placed a security seal on your retailer. All of the computer, you are confirming that you have any problems setting up and using your computer. 2 For...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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.... Advanced Unit Replacement Warranty Service (Displays ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options. Under the terms of pick up and return service, HP will be available in the HP Option product packaging. On receiving the replacement unit you will pick up and return warranty service. Failure to resolve the problem over the...
.... Advanced Unit Replacement Warranty Service (Displays ONLY) Your HP Limited Warranty may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing third party options and/or substituting options. Under the terms of pick up and return service, HP will be available in the HP Option product packaging. On receiving the replacement unit you will pick up and return warranty service. Failure to resolve the problem over the...
Start Here Guide
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... and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV...
... and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV...
Start Here Guide
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... (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here To use a microphone connected to use unless you have different components. Speakers are included with your speakers. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the computer, see the setup poster. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and...
... (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here To use a microphone connected to use unless you have different components. Speakers are included with your speakers. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the computer, see the setup poster. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... Switching Mouse Button Functions 29 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About Software 37 Using the Desktop 37 Removing desktop icons 38 Retrieving desktop icons 38 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 38 Using the All Programs menu 38 Organizing your All Programs list 39 Using the Control Panel 39 Resizing Windows...
... Switching Mouse Button Functions 29 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About Software 37 Using the Desktop 37 Removing desktop icons 38 Retrieving desktop icons 38 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 38 Using the All Programs menu 38 Organizing your All Programs list 39 Using the Control Panel 39 Resizing Windows...
Getting Started Guide
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... Internet Security again. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents. Using antivirus software When you use your name or other personal information that could be entered when you expose it to date. Antivirus software can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them in the Help and Support Center. The software includes a free update period. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet...
... Internet Security again. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents. Using antivirus software When you use your name or other personal information that could be entered when you expose it to date. Antivirus software can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them in the Help and Support Center. The software includes a free update period. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet...
Getting Started Guide
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... Start menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote sensor 35 turning off PC 10 TV adding missing channels to the guide 162 advanced recording options 165 editing channels in the guide 162 manually downloading the guide...
... Start menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote sensor 35 turning off PC 10 TV adding missing channels to the guide 162 advanced recording options 165 editing channels in the guide 162 manually downloading the guide...
Getting Started Guide
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...) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Connecting a Microphone Your computer comes with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the computer, if present, is ready to use a microphone connected to the front of your computer (select models only), select the working microphone. This chapter describes the most typical options. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for sound output...
...) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Connecting a Microphone Your computer comes with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the computer, if present, is ready to use a microphone connected to the front of your computer (select models only), select the working microphone. This chapter describes the most typical options. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for sound output...
Getting Started Guide
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Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...
Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... factory-installed files. Failure to work with the operating system. You can replace or upgrade. See the user documentation that you can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Removing and Replacing Drives...
... factory-installed files. Failure to work with the operating system. You can replace or upgrade. See the user documentation that you can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Removing and Replacing Drives...
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.... 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 2 On the back of the add-in card with the slot on page 1. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions and recheck all connections, including those to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 27 Installing...
.... 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 2 On the back of the add-in card with the slot on page 1. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions and recheck all connections, including those to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 27 Installing...
Getting Started Guide
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A adjusting monitor 6 antivirus, installing program 50 autoscroll 62 B Bluetooth devices 8 burning audio and data disc 108-113 CDs, DVDs 107-111 buttons media control or playback 58 Off, See turning off PC 44 buttons, keyboard customizing 59 C card reader, memory 89 carpal tunnel syndrome 39 CDs erasing rewritable 108 change the speed of the cursor 63 computer transferring files 51 Computer Playback 124 connecting devices 5 digital camera 4 digital video camera 4 headphones...
A adjusting monitor 6 antivirus, installing program 50 autoscroll 62 B Bluetooth devices 8 burning audio and data disc 108-113 CDs, DVDs 107-111 buttons media control or playback 58 Off, See turning off PC 44 buttons, keyboard customizing 59 C card reader, memory 89 carpal tunnel syndrome 39 CDs erasing rewritable 108 change the speed of the cursor 63 computer transferring files 51 Computer Playback 124 connecting devices 5 digital camera 4 digital video camera 4 headphones...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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.... 2 Press the Eject button to add more tracks from the menu. Make sure the disc is blank or appendable (with space to open . 3 Select Eject from the list before recording. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Verify that you are using a mini-disc, before you insert it . When using the correct disc type when making a copy of the computer and lay the computer down inside the tray, and press...
.... 2 Press the Eject button to add more tracks from the menu. Make sure the disc is blank or appendable (with space to open . 3 Select Eject from the list before recording. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 Verify that you are using a mini-disc, before you insert it . When using the correct disc type when making a copy of the computer and lay the computer down inside the tray, and press...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... correct modem speed and COM port are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Select the Modems tab, and then click the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify the modem is installed and set up connection. Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to the...
... correct modem speed and COM port are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Select the Modems tab, and then click the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify the modem is installed and set up connection. Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start the desired program. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to the...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the computer. Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. Performance (continued) Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for and attempt recovery of the USB cable...
... the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the computer. Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. Performance (continued) Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for and attempt recovery of the USB cable...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... automatic settings in the operating system for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for Windows Vista. Refer to install or uninstall a device driver. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. If you need an updated driver for...
... automatic settings in the operating system for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to integrate the device with administrative privileges to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for Windows Vista. Refer to install or uninstall a device driver. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. If you need an updated driver for...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Web pages load slowly. Verify Internet settings, or contact your Internet connection type. Verify that time. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to connect again later, or contact your ISP for your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the Web site at that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Web pages load slowly. Verify Internet settings, or contact your Internet connection type. Verify that time. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to connect again later, or contact your ISP for your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the Web site at that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... solution Insufficient memory message displays. Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If it into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the computer. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right...
... solution Insufficient memory message displays. Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If it into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the computer. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right...