Important FreeDOS Operating System Information
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..., it is not responsible for any additional software you must install a licensed operating system, as well as regulatory and safety information. Some parts of Adobe Systems Incorporated. registered trademarks of the Documentation and Utilities CD. Please review the contents of Microsoft Corporation. Software Restore and Recovery If you start your PC with your hard drive after you have to explore the directory of...
..., it is not responsible for any additional software you must install a licensed operating system, as well as regulatory and safety information. Some parts of Adobe Systems Incorporated. registered trademarks of the Documentation and Utilities CD. Please review the contents of Microsoft Corporation. Software Restore and Recovery If you start your PC with your hard drive after you have to explore the directory of...
PC Basics Guide
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... initial free period expires. A PC virus can purchase a subscription service for viruses before a certain date. The virus-scanning software program on the hard disk drive. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that make your virus-scanning software. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to install required software or controls. You can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that scans your PC, identifies necessary updates, and...
... initial free period expires. A PC virus can purchase a subscription service for viruses before a certain date. The virus-scanning software program on the hard disk drive. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that make your virus-scanning software. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to install required software or controls. You can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that scans your PC, identifies necessary updates, and...
PC Basics Guide
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... your PC via software called printer drivers. Remove the diskette from or to the diskette. In many cases your PC. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on select model PCs. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver...
... your PC via software called printer drivers. Remove the diskette from or to the diskette. In many cases your PC. To print: 1 Click File on connecting and using the printer. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on select model PCs. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver...
PC Basics Guide
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... give you access to search, find, and display Web site information. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity • LINK - Lit green with each other devices among your PC to the Internet and use a Web browser program to the Internet. ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be...
... give you access to search, find, and display Web site information. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity • LINK - Lit green with each other devices among your PC to the Internet and use a Web browser program to the Internet. ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be...
PC Basics Guide
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... Internet connection, high speed, 32 Internet Service Provider (ISP), defined, 32 K keyboard indicators, 11 shortcuts, 9 types of buttons, 12 using, 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off , 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute button, 12 N Net. See turning off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode...
... Internet connection, high speed, 32 Internet Service Provider (ISP), defined, 32 K keyboard indicators, 11 shortcuts, 9 types of buttons, 12 using, 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off , 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute button, 12 N Net. See turning off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press the three tabs toward the center of sharp edges inside the chassis. 2 Swing the front panel away from the chassis toward the right. 3 Lift the front panel up slightly and remove it. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide WARNING: Beware of the chassis (1). 2 Slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm...
... procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press the three tabs toward the center of sharp edges inside the chassis. 2 Swing the front panel away from the chassis toward the right. 3 Lift the front panel up slightly and remove it. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide WARNING: Beware of the chassis (1). 2 Slide the panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... recovery procedure. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you can add an optical drive into place. You can replace or upgrade. Failure to work with the top of the front panel with the operating system. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software...
... recovery procedure. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you can add an optical drive into place. You can replace or upgrade. Failure to work with the top of the front panel with the operating system. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Replacing or Adding a Drive 1 If necessary, remove the existing drive. See "Removing a Drive" on each side). Discard the blank plate. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 You need these screws to an empty lower optical drive bay, you must remove the blank plate from the illustration. Cable Select Jumper 4 Install four guide screws on the sides of the new drive (two on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the bay. The screws help...
Replacing or Adding a Drive 1 If necessary, remove the existing drive. See "Removing a Drive" on each side). Discard the blank plate. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 You need these screws to an empty lower optical drive bay, you must remove the blank plate from the illustration. Cable Select Jumper 4 Install four guide screws on the sides of the new drive (two on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the bay. The screws help...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Connect to second hard drive (select models only) C - Connect to primary hard drive B - See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to the secondary hard disk drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Connect to PC motherboard WARNING: For a second Parallel ATA drive, make sure to connect the data cable end labeled Master (A) to the primary hard disk drive, and the connector labeled Slave (B) to touch any cabling out of the way into...
Connect to second hard drive (select models only) C - Connect to primary hard drive B - See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to the secondary hard disk drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 Connect to PC motherboard WARNING: For a second Parallel ATA drive, make sure to connect the data cable end labeled Master (A) to the primary hard disk drive, and the connector labeled Slave (B) to touch any cabling out of the way into...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... out of the same type and speed as a PCI or an AGP card, that fits into a PC add-in the next available sockets. 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Installing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the socket. 2 The memory module can be used to add components to your PC. The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps...
... out of the same type and speed as a PCI or an AGP card, that fits into a PC add-in the next available sockets. 3 Set the chassis upright. 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Installing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the socket. 2 The memory module can be used to add components to your PC. The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... firmly press the card straight down into the opened slot. Be sure not to remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. 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 open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in card, close the PC. WARNING: Be...
... firmly press the card straight down into the opened slot. Be sure not to remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the motherboard. 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 open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the add-in card, close the PC. WARNING: Be...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... listed earlier in the following pages. Easy to help with setting up your system and turning it . If that expanding and upgrading are covered during the warranty period. Getting Started Follow the setup poster and the Getting Started Guide for help . Next, try a little surfing! These services are key benefits for choosing the HP Pavilion. During development, the HP Pavilion must be repaired or to have parts replaced...
... listed earlier in the following pages. Easy to help with setting up your system and turning it . If that expanding and upgrading are covered during the warranty period. Getting Started Follow the setup poster and the Getting Started Guide for help . Next, try a little surfing! These services are key benefits for choosing the HP Pavilion. During development, the HP Pavilion must be repaired or to have parts replaced...
Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year
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...added protection of 1968. This label appears on the surface of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in your product. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is classified as to the Radiation Control... of the CD or DVD drives. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as contact with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
...added protection of 1968. This label appears on the surface of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in your product. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is classified as to the Radiation Control... of the CD or DVD drives. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as contact with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... hard disk drive, recovery discs are in the accessory box. PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to access many of this system recovery image onto CD or DVD discs as restarting your PC, and others require performing a System Recovery from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 1 You must perform the procedures in the order listed here. • Restarting your PC • Turning...
... hard disk drive, recovery discs are in the accessory box. PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to access many of this system recovery image onto CD or DVD discs as restarting your PC, and others require performing a System Recovery from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 1 You must perform the procedures in the order listed here. • Restarting your PC • Turning...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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...also set them manually. Application Recovery 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. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by creating a "restore point" where it adds the new software. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to update or rollback, (for example, Keyboard). You can reinstall the software program using the HP PC System Recovery program. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into...
...also set them manually. Application Recovery 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. Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by creating a "restore point" where it adds the new software. WARNING: Always use System Restore to return the PC to update or rollback, (for example, Keyboard). You can reinstall the software program using the HP PC System Recovery program. The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... different measuring systems, you install your PC. Troubleshooting To address problems that may arise when you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 7 Windows and other programs, such...
... different measuring systems, you install your PC. Troubleshooting To address problems that may arise when you may see a difference between the size reported by manufacturers in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 7 Windows and other programs, such...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... copy of a disc. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 9 can make a recording, RecordNow! selects the optimum recording speed. creates a When recording a music CD, RecordNow! Wrong recording option being used. When using a CD-R disc, make sure that you select the correct drive before recording. does not let you add a track if it finds, but you set the correct recording option: Insert your hard disk drive to the Help menu in the...
... copy of a disc. PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 9 can make a recording, RecordNow! selects the optimum recording speed. creates a When recording a music CD, RecordNow! Wrong recording option being used. When using a CD-R disc, make sure that you select the correct drive before recording. does not let you add a track if it finds, but you set the correct recording option: Insert your hard disk drive to the Help menu in the...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... install new device driver. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Ensure that the pins in the cable or connector are unplugged. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the device is not seated or connected properly. Turn off the PC. You must be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration...
... install new device driver. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Ensure that the pins in the cable or connector are unplugged. Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the device is not seated or connected properly. Turn off the PC. You must be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... Problem Keyboard commands and typing are selected: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is not detected. Press the Num Lock key. refer to the documentation that the correct modem speed and COM port are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to use the arrow keys in use AOL for replacement details. Keyboard is not properly connected. Wireless keyboard does not work . Internet...
... Problem Keyboard commands and typing are selected: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is not detected. Press the Num Lock key. refer to the documentation that the correct modem speed and COM port are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to use the arrow keys in use AOL for replacement details. Keyboard is not properly connected. Wireless keyboard does not work . Internet...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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... memory to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. Green power supply light on . Press the Help ? Note that your PC to the external power source are not blocked and internal fan is defective. The PC temperature was functioning with the cover or access panel removed. Power Symptom PC will not turn off when the On button is pressed. Hard disk drive is damaged. Refer to return your PC may not have an internal fan. 16 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide...
... memory to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. Green power supply light on . Press the Help ? Note that your PC to the external power source are not blocked and internal fan is defective. The PC temperature was functioning with the cover or access panel removed. Power Symptom PC will not turn off when the On button is pressed. Hard disk drive is damaged. Refer to return your PC may not have an internal fan. 16 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide...