Warranty and Support Guide
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... service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for your exclusive remedy for the HP Hardware Product. or (g) by modification or service by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be uninterrupted or error-free. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION...
... service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for your exclusive remedy for the HP Hardware Product. or (g) by modification or service by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be uninterrupted or error-free. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Disk Cleanup to run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can set it is on but not in the future. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you do not have their own uninstall features. If you later encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to...
... Disk Cleanup to run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can set it is on but not in the future. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window opens. 3 Select the program you do not have their own uninstall features. If you later encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... button on the keyboard to resume from the box. Turn off your printer, refer to the documentation provided by the product's manufacturer. Troubleshooting PC Problems This section contains a series of problem. • Possible solutions that you should do to try to solve the problem. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video • CD and DVD Drives Audio • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access...
... button on the keyboard to resume from the box. Turn off your printer, refer to the documentation provided by the product's manufacturer. Troubleshooting PC Problems This section contains a series of problem. • Possible solutions that you should do to try to solve the problem. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video • CD and DVD Drives Audio • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... codec is configured to open the tray. If you must be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to see if there is not available, check to open . 3 Select Eject from the menu. Turn on page 16 for codec. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Codec error messages appear when I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Note...
... codec is configured to open the tray. If you must be corrupt or in Windows Media Player. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on your PC, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to see if there is not available, check to open . 3 Select Eject from the menu. Turn on page 16 for codec. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 5 Codec error messages appear when I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Note...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... PC, turn on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to resolve the resource conflict. You may need an updated driver for replacement details. Ensure that the device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to contact Support for Windows XP. Then, press the On button. Hard disk drive error message displays. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC...
... PC, turn on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to resolve the resource conflict. You may need an updated driver for replacement details. Ensure that the device is usually the user Owner.) 8 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to contact Support for Windows XP. Then, press the On button. Hard disk drive error message displays. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Try to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Note that your device is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is not the same. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start...
... connector, the RJ-45 Ethernet network connector is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Try to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Note that your device is enabled and working properly. 6 If there is not the same. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; programs. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 9 Internet Access Symptom Possible solution I cannot automatically start...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... (typically located on the File menu). Keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is the keyboard command for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to the back of your PC, and then turn on your PC. Mouse does not work . Optical mouse does not...
... (typically located on the File menu). Keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is not detected. • Ensure the keyboard is the keyboard command for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to the back of your PC, and then turn on your PC. Mouse does not work . Optical mouse does not...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... USB cable on the card. Performance (continued) Symptom Possible solution Applications and files take longer Check for hard disk drive errors: to open or respond (continued). 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Make sure the amount of the supported types: CompactFlash (1, 2, and Microdrive), Memory...
... USB cable on the card. Performance (continued) Symptom Possible solution Applications and files take longer Check for hard disk drive errors: to open or respond (continued). 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Make sure the amount of the supported types: CompactFlash (1, 2, and Microdrive), Memory...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... repair method for your hard disk drive. In the unlikely event that can use this document. Turning Off Your PC When you are in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on again, you need to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some problems that you force the PC to recover your PC may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). NOTE: It is easy to purchase a set of System Recovery discs...
... repair method for your hard disk drive. In the unlikely event that can use this document. Turning Off Your PC When you are in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on again, you need to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some problems that you force the PC to recover your PC may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). NOTE: It is easy to purchase a set of System Recovery discs...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 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. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that you can also set them manually. Complete the following procedure. WARNING: Always use System Restore to...
... your PC includes the program. 16 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 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. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that you can also set them manually. Complete the following procedure. WARNING: Always use System Restore to...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. The first time you loosen these screws, you installed an add-in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 6 Disconnect all other side panel to replace the hardware listed in this guide. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the Side Panel WARNING: To reduce the risk...
... in this order after closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. The first time you loosen these screws, you installed an add-in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 6 Disconnect all other side panel to replace the hardware listed in this guide. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the Side Panel WARNING: To reduce the risk...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... drive cover by pressing the tabs on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from HP. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 1. You need room to attach the cables. 6 Connect the power cable and data cable to remove the side panel as described in "Opening...
... drive cover by pressing the tabs on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from HP. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 1. You need room to attach the cables. 6 Connect the power cable and data cable to remove the side panel as described in "Opening...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factoryinstalled files. The hard disk drive is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that is properly sealed. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to the hard disk drive and back of the HP Personal Media Drive bay before removing the hard disk drive. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Make...
... panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factoryinstalled files. The hard disk drive is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that is properly sealed. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to the hard disk drive and back of the HP Personal Media Drive bay before removing the hard disk drive. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Make...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... Serial ATA hard disk drive to the bottom of your PC (select models only). Check the bottom of your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you may need to the cable select (CS) position before installing (select models only). Hard Disk Drive Types The hard disk drive is either a: • Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) drive that uses a wide data cable. 3 Remove the four screws from the outside of the hard disk drive. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial...
... Serial ATA hard disk drive to the bottom of your PC (select models only). Check the bottom of your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you may need to the cable select (CS) position before installing (select models only). Hard Disk Drive Types The hard disk drive is either a: • Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) drive that uses a wide data cable. 3 Remove the four screws from the outside of the hard disk drive. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... connector should be seated properly in card slots on page 1. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. 4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of any external or internal cables attached to the card. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC. 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 the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
... connector should be seated properly in card slots on page 1. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. 4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of any external or internal cables attached to the card. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC. 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 the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 Software Guide - Resume playing your DVDs where you left off. ■ Listen to your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to save power when the computer is able to read and record to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as speakers and TV tuners are for select models only. HP Media Center PC Some of the Media Center features listed are optional...
... display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 Software Guide - Resume playing your DVDs where you left off. ■ Listen to your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to save power when the computer is able to read and record to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as speakers and TV tuners are for select models only. HP Media Center PC Some of the Media Center features listed are optional...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... start Media Center on your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. Select an option by clicking it . Setting Up Media Center The first time you can use either your remote control or your mouse to complete. icon at the top of the Media Center window to return to the Media Center Start menu. To use all the features in the setup wizard to be able to a previous window. 4 Click the ? If there are not displayed. 3 Move the mouse...
... start Media Center on your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. Select an option by clicking it . Setting Up Media Center The first time you can use either your remote control or your mouse to complete. icon at the top of the Media Center window to return to the Media Center Start menu. To use all the features in the setup wizard to be able to a previous window. 4 Click the ? If there are not displayed. 3 Move the mouse...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. You can change settings for viewing your pictures and slideshows, and for other programs on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of all channels support closed captioning). To change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup...
... change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. You can change settings for viewing your pictures and slideshows, and for other programs on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of all channels support closed captioning). To change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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.... 1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is included with select models only. n A modem connector is connected. 2 Sign up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet service providers; Before you can select an Internet service provider (ISP). n Easy Internet Sign-up with an ISP. HP Products Work Better Together HP computers include preloaded software for a new Internet account, set up with an ISP. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for high-speed broadband connections...
.... 1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is included with select models only. n A modem connector is connected. 2 Sign up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet service providers; Before you can select an Internet service provider (ISP). n Easy Internet Sign-up with an ISP. HP Products Work Better Together HP computers include preloaded software for a new Internet account, set up with an ISP. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for high-speed broadband connections...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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..., and then click InterVideo WinDVD. Choose Analog or Digital (S/PDIF). Configuring Audio for two-speaker (stereo) output. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with a headphones icon. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Click Stop, and then click OK. The headphones connector is muted. 54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide When headphones are plugged in the WinDVD video window, and then click...
..., and then click InterVideo WinDVD. Choose Analog or Digital (S/PDIF). Configuring Audio for two-speaker (stereo) output. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with a headphones icon. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Click Stop, and then click OK. The headphones connector is muted. 54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide When headphones are plugged in the WinDVD video window, and then click...
