Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... decision to the setup poster included with your specific needs. We hope you enjoy discovering the exciting things you . The appropriate number or Web address is working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. All software titles below . Where Are My User Guides? For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. We are proud to make this computer. We...
... decision to the setup poster included with your specific needs. We hope you enjoy discovering the exciting things you . The appropriate number or Web address is working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. All software titles below . Where Are My User Guides? For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. We are proud to make this computer. We...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... any problems setting up . Refer to purchase a desktop computer! This must pass extensive quality tests to change without notice. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is working properly before you attempted to Saturday 9am-9pm Hours are key benefits for help online, go to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at the appropriate number below. Support Information...
... any problems setting up . Refer to purchase a desktop computer! This must pass extensive quality tests to change without notice. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is working properly before you attempted to Saturday 9am-9pm Hours are key benefits for help online, go to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at the appropriate number below. Support Information...
Warranty & Support Guide
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... HP Option is your installation questions (how-to, first steps, and prerequisites). • Setting up and configuring the software (how-to and first steps). • Interpreting system error messages. • Isolating system problems to software usage problems. Software technical support does NOT include assistance with that can be purchased locally. If the removable media on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HP...
... HP Option is your installation questions (how-to, first steps, and prerequisites). • Setting up and configuring the software (how-to and first steps). • Interpreting system error messages. • Isolating system problems to software usage problems. Software technical support does NOT include assistance with that can be purchased locally. If the removable media on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HP...
Warranty & Support Guide
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... the removable media to HP for most HP-branded options (HP Options) are as serial numbers) are in place, accessible, and legible; (e) maintain an environment consistent with product specifications and supported configurations. In order to software distributed by HP. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on -site warranty service is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing...
... the removable media to HP for most HP-branded options (HP Options) are as serial numbers) are in place, accessible, and legible; (e) maintain an environment consistent with product specifications and supported configurations. In order to software distributed by HP. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on -site warranty service is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may involve performing routine diagnostic procedures, installing software updates or patches, removing...
Warranty & Support Guide
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... call: • Product serial number, model name, and model number • Applicable error messages • Add-on options • Operating system • Third-party hardware or software • Detailed questions How to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Please check http://www.hp.com/support for warranty, service and support and product information updates. GRANT OF LICENSE. You may accompany the HP Product. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT ARE OFFERED...
... call: • Product serial number, model name, and model number • Applicable error messages • Add-on options • Operating system • Third-party hardware or software • Detailed questions How to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Please check http://www.hp.com/support for warranty, service and support and product information updates. GRANT OF LICENSE. You may accompany the HP Product. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT ARE OFFERED...
Warranty and Support Guide
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..., give an unconditional assurance of the modem to external software that can be dialed. The approval of this modem is NOT suitable for connection to a single exchange line of the public switch telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or systems connected thereto. (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems.) This modem is to...
..., give an unconditional assurance of the modem to external software that can be dialed. The approval of this modem is NOT suitable for connection to a single exchange line of the public switch telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or systems connected thereto. (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems.) This modem is to...
Getting Started Guide
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... ISP and set it up Internet service. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1 Sign up modem, a cable modem, or a DSL modem for specific information on the desktop, and log in the other ways to connect to this step and follow the instructions provided by model) You can connect to the Internet. See "About the Internet" for any specific software and hardware that do not use any Web...
... ISP and set it up Internet service. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1 Sign up modem, a cable modem, or a DSL modem for specific information on the desktop, and log in the other ways to connect to this step and follow the instructions provided by model) You can connect to the Internet. See "About the Internet" for any specific software and hardware that do not use any Web...
Getting Started Guide
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... for others can be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. A password set in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Use a combination of passwords can use personal information that is essential to secure the computer information. For additional information on how you cannot access Setup Utility. Several types of uppercase and lowercase...
... for others can be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. A password set in a secure place away from Sleep or Away mode. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Use a combination of passwords can use personal information that is essential to secure the computer information. For additional information on how you cannot access Setup Utility. Several types of uppercase and lowercase...
Getting Started Guide
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... to rear panel check box, and then click OK. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers...
... to rear panel check box, and then click OK. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers...
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... Windows Vista must be set, depending on the computer. Don't use the same password for you cannot access Setup Utility. A password can easily figure out, such as a basic guide when choosing a password: Choose a password that you set the password with the same keys. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in a secure place. It must be entered when you want to control access...
... Windows Vista must be set, depending on the computer. Don't use the same password for you cannot access Setup Utility. A password can easily figure out, such as a basic guide when choosing a password: Choose a password that you set the password with the same keys. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in a secure place. It must be entered when you want to control access...
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... open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to the rear Speaker Out connectors for stereo music playback A set of speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type...
... open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to the rear Speaker Out connectors for stereo music playback A set of speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type...
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... icon on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your work habits for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by model) You can use any Web browser; a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Refer to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you begin using Easy Internet Services. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into...
... icon on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your work habits for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by model) You can use any Web browser; a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Refer to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you begin using Easy Internet Services. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the user documentation 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 have a second hard disk drive. You can replace or upgrade. CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the...
... the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. See the user documentation 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 have a second hard disk drive. You can replace or upgrade. CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the...
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... preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC with memory of memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module. 24 Upgrading and Servicing Guide See "Opening and Closing the...
... preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC with memory of memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module. 24 Upgrading and Servicing Guide See "Opening and Closing the...
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... into the add-in card slot. 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. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of the PC, replace the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then install the screw. 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor.
... into the add-in card slot. 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. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of the PC, replace the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then install the screw. 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor.
PC Troubleshooting
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... the Sleep button (select models only), or the Esc key on the task bar, or use the monitor front panel volume button to your computer. Audio Symptom No sound is set appropriately. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Click the Volume icon ( ) on the keyboard, to increase the volume. Ensure powered (active) speakers are connected to unmute. Unplug headphones if they are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power...
... the Sleep button (select models only), or the Esc key on the task bar, or use the monitor front panel volume button to your computer. Audio Symptom No sound is set appropriately. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Click the Volume icon ( ) on the keyboard, to increase the volume. Ensure powered (active) speakers are connected to unmute. Unplug headphones if they are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power...
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... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). For more information about connecting to the NIC. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to open the Help and Support Center. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 Verify that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). For more information about connecting to the NIC. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to open the Help and Support Center. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13 Verify that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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... onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you purchased. You can typically download these updates from the recovery discs, and...
... onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you purchased. You can typically download these updates from the recovery discs, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. Windows Vista User password Protects access to date. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by model) The software includes a free update period. See "Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software" for more information about using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you cannot access Setup Utility...
... Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. Windows Vista User password Protects access to date. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by model) The software includes a free update period. See "Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software" for more information about using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you cannot access Setup Utility...
Getting Started Guide
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... time to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) To get the latest updates for updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download all critical updates from security...
... time to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. 48 Getting Started (features vary by model) To get the latest updates for updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download all critical updates from security...
