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Model Number System (Product) Number Serial Number Software Build Number Operating System Purchase Date The first four items on the list (Model Number, Product Number, Serial Number, and Software Build Number) can be viewed through the Help and Support Center. Click the Windows Start Button, Help and Support, and then click System Information. Limited Warranty and Support Guide Before contacting the HP Customer Care Center, it's important to write down your product information for future reference. Please take a moment to have the following information handy.
Model Number System (Product) Number Serial Number Software Build Number Operating System Purchase Date The first four items on the list (Model Number, Product Number, Serial Number, and Software Build Number) can be viewed through the Help and Support Center. Click the Windows Start Button, Help and Support, and then click System Information. Limited Warranty and Support Guide Before contacting the HP Customer Care Center, it's important to write down your product information for future reference. Please take a moment to have the following information handy.
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... subject to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at : Australia: HP: 1300 721 147 Compaq: 1300 888 423 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (local time) Hong Kong SAR: 2802 4098 Macau SAR: 0800-366 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Indonesia: (21) 350-3408 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Click the Windows Start Button®...
... subject to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at : Australia: HP: 1300 721 147 Compaq: 1300 888 423 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (local time) Hong Kong SAR: 2802 4098 Macau SAR: 0800-366 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Indonesia: (21) 350-3408 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Click the Windows Start Button®...
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...only be listed in the Favorites list found in your computer is given. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. Once the security seal has been broken, your Internet...The User Guides are confirming that you intend to purchase a desktop computer! By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Where Are My User Guides? Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working ...
...only be listed in the Favorites list found in your computer is given. Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. Once the security seal has been broken, your Internet...The User Guides are confirming that you intend to purchase a desktop computer! By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Where Are My User Guides? Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working ...
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... are considered consumer replaceable. First look at Help on your Windows® desktop (to reach. The HP Web site has updated software, tips and tricks, answers for many of helpful information included with your computer. HP Will Help Your new computer is still available. Customer Support ...a real, knowledgeable person by phone, or through your local retailer, you'll find what you have parts replaced, you need. Call HP Customer Care Center Finally, if these steps don't help and will make arrangements to have two choices: • You can easily replace many years to ...
... are considered consumer replaceable. First look at Help on your Windows® desktop (to reach. The HP Web site has updated software, tips and tricks, answers for many of helpful information included with your computer. HP Will Help Your new computer is still available. Customer Support ...a real, knowledgeable person by phone, or through your local retailer, you'll find what you have parts replaced, you need. Call HP Customer Care Center Finally, if these steps don't help and will make arrangements to have two choices: • You can easily replace many years to ...
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... the use of our products for purposes other countries/regions. No part of this document is subject to another language without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. May be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without... and services are set forth in the United States by one or both of U.S. Microsoft and Windows Vista are U.S. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by HP. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use or reliability of Microsoft...
... the use of our products for purposes other countries/regions. No part of this document is subject to another language without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. May be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without... and services are set forth in the United States by one or both of U.S. Microsoft and Windows Vista are U.S. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by HP. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use or reliability of Microsoft...
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... 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-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition...
... 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-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition...
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To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera: 1 Turn on the computer, and wait for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system to use. 8 Start Here Most digital video cameras use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of ...the computer. NOTE: If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your digital photo camera or digital video camera. When installation is complete, a message appears indicating the camera is ready to start...
To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera: 1 Turn on the computer, and wait for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system to use. 8 Start Here Most digital video cameras use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of ...the computer. NOTE: If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your digital photo camera or digital video camera. When installation is complete, a message appears indicating the camera is ready to start...
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... came with your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9 If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. If the name is ready. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.
... came with your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9 If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. If the name is ready. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.
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...one or more information about setting up wireless security features, go to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to protect your network from unauthorized access. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more .... When setting up a network, you set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then click Network and Sharing...
...one or more information about setting up wireless security features, go to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to protect your network from unauthorized access. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. For more .... When setting up a network, you set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then click Network and Sharing...
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... the same channels. Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable connector, the signal is routed to control the...tuner configurations: TV Tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual-tuner TV source Description Requirements Watch or record only one channel while Windows Media Center records another show on a different channel. The computer records television programs and enables you must also have identical Television Program...
... the same channels. Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable connector, the signal is routed to control the...tuner configurations: TV Tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual-tuner TV source Description Requirements Watch or record only one channel while Windows Media Center records another show on a different channel. The computer records television programs and enables you must also have identical Television Program...
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Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you have a second set-top box, you can also use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug ... (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so that controls your cable TV set-top box (C). To locate the remote infrared receiver window on your cable TV set -top box that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the...
Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you have a second set-top box, you can also use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug ... (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so that controls your cable TV set-top box (C). To locate the remote infrared receiver window on your cable TV set -top box that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the...
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...your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the remote control. If you select the options DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust ...at a time (select models only). This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change which...
...your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the remote control. If you select the options DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust ...at a time (select models only). This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change which...
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... the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by 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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the...want to view it or use it. Getting Help 59 NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer where you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs...
... the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by 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 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the...want to view it or use it. Getting Help 59 NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer where you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs...
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... Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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 desktop. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly ... can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to the Internet, and display an alert or a ...
... Or Click the Windows Start Button on your keyboard. 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 desktop. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly ... can view messages as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to the Internet, and display an alert or a ...
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...The service is off until you view or close a message, it . To read a previously received message, open HP Connections or Compaq Connections: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your system, click View messages to view a list of messages that may have been received previously.... To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer, while the service is turned off . HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. 5 Click Choose preferences, and then click Deactivate to...
...The service is off until you view or close a message, it . To read a previously received message, open HP Connections or Compaq Connections: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your system, click View messages to view a list of messages that may have been received previously.... To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer, while the service is turned off . HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. 5 Click Choose preferences, and then click Deactivate to...
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To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
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... be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior written consent of HP. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. The information in this document may be licensed in the United States by one or both of ... of our products for purposes other countries/regions. No part of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Patents Nos. 4,930,158 and 4,930,160 until August 28, 2008. Microsoft and Windows Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other than those permitted...
... be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior written consent of HP. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. The information in this document may be licensed in the United States by one or both of ... of our products for purposes other countries/regions. No part of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Patents Nos. 4,930,158 and 4,930,160 until August 28, 2008. Microsoft and Windows Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other than those permitted...
Getting Started Guide
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...Using the Mouse Buttons 27 Scrolling ...28 Autoscrolling 28 Panning...28 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... 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...
...Using the Mouse Buttons 27 Scrolling ...28 Autoscrolling 28 Panning...28 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... 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...
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...Norton Internet Security software 44 Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program 44 Sending and Receiving E-mail 45 Using Windows Mail 45 Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP 45 Software Quick Reference Table 46 Managing Files 49 Organizing Files with ...the Activity Light 65 Formatting a Memory Card 65 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 66 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 67 Connecting the Drive 68 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 68 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 69 Locating the ...
...Norton Internet Security software 44 Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program 44 Sending and Receiving E-mail 45 Using Windows Mail 45 Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP 45 Software Quick Reference Table 46 Managing Files 49 Organizing Files with ...the Activity Light 65 Formatting a Memory Card 65 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 66 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 67 Connecting the Drive 68 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 68 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 69 Locating the ...
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... a theater 78 Setting Up Windows Media Center 78 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 79 Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote control 79 Windows Media Center menu bars 80 Navigating Windows Media Center 80 Windows Media Center control menu 82 Using Windows Media Center Power Settings 83 Completing the setup wizard steps 83 Windows Media Center Start Menu 85 Windows Media Center Start menu items 85 Online Media ...86 Changing Windows Media Center Settings 86 Windows Media Center Settings categories 87 Playing CDs...
... a theater 78 Setting Up Windows Media Center 78 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 79 Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote control 79 Windows Media Center menu bars 80 Navigating Windows Media Center 80 Windows Media Center control menu 82 Using Windows Media Center Power Settings 83 Completing the setup wizard steps 83 Windows Media Center Start Menu 85 Windows Media Center Start menu items 85 Online Media ...86 Changing Windows Media Center Settings 86 Windows Media Center Settings categories 87 Playing CDs...
