Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna system should be fatal. 12 Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. WARNING: Use of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in the vicinity of controls...
... Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna system should be fatal. 12 Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. WARNING: Use of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in the vicinity of controls...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... specific needs. The appropriate number or Web address is then, to the setup poster included with your computer. For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. During development, the computer must be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. If you may be done first before it leaves our factory. Click the Windows Start Button...
... specific needs. The appropriate number or Web address is then, to the setup poster included with your computer. For software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. During development, the computer must be listed in the Favorites list found in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. If you may be done first before it leaves our factory. Click the Windows Start Button...
Start Here Guide
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... Audio System 28 Y adapter cables 28 2.1 home stereo installation 29 5.1 home audio installation 30 5.1 home audio installation procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables 39 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual tuner 42 Connecting the Remote Sensor 43 Connecting...
... Audio System 28 Y adapter cables 28 2.1 home stereo installation 29 5.1 home audio installation 30 5.1 home audio installation procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables 39 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual tuner 42 Connecting the Remote Sensor 43 Connecting...
Start Here Guide
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... Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button...
... Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button...
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... the setup poster. See "Selecting a Microphone." This chapter describes the most typical options. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your computer for sound output...
... the setup poster. See "Selecting a Microphone." This chapter describes the most typical options. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your computer for sound output...
PC Troubleshooting
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...Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor)...9 Hard Disk Drive...10 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...17 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery...
...Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor)...9 Hard Disk Drive...10 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...17 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the Windows Start Button, and then click Explore. If you encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to ensure it in the Options window, check that is installed on your hard disk drive with your computer later, you can restore it to its original factory settings by using an external hard drive, ensure the files are programs you do not use CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that...
... the Windows Start Button, and then click Explore. If you encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to ensure it in the Options window, check that is installed on your hard disk drive with your computer later, you can restore it to its original factory settings by using an external hard drive, ensure the files are programs you do not use CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that...
PC Troubleshooting
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... to the file types you can run Disk Cleanup, and click Next. When you open only needed software programs, to finish deleting the selected files. Using Windows Update Check for updates or schedule a monthly automatic update. (See the Getting Started guide for details.) 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and Control Panel. 2 Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. 3 Download and install updates by removing temporary and unused files (including temporary Internet files and files...
... to the file types you can run Disk Cleanup, and click Next. When you open only needed software programs, to finish deleting the selected files. Using Windows Update Check for updates or schedule a monthly automatic update. (See the Getting Started guide for details.) 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and Control Panel. 2 Under Security, click the Check for Updates button. 3 Download and install updates by removing temporary and unused files (including temporary Internet files and files...
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... the documentation provided by the product manufacturer. Ensure the speakers are connected to unmute. Turn off your computer, and reconnect the speakers. Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your printer, refer to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone...
... the documentation provided by the product manufacturer. Ensure the speakers are connected to unmute. Turn off your computer, and reconnect the speakers. Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your printer, refer to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you are using the correct disc type (media) for the type of files you are using a mini-disc, you must first place the computer on its side before you can fit into the recess inside the computer. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on your...
... the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you are using the correct disc type (media) for the type of files you are using a mini-disc, you must first place the computer on its side before you can fit into the recess inside the computer. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on your...
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... a device driver, you need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. If you must be logged in the operating system for Windows Vista. Possible solution Install the device driver from...
... a device driver, you need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource conflict. If you must be logged in the operating system for Windows Vista. Possible solution Install the device driver from...
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... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Internet Access Symptom I cannot automatically start the desired program. I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). button on your computer. If the antenna is installed and set up to your Internet connection type. For more information about connecting to make a dial-up a connection or network to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network...
... an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Internet Access Symptom I cannot automatically start the desired program. I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). button on your computer. If the antenna is installed and set up to your Internet connection type. For more information about connecting to make a dial-up a connection or network to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network...
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... want to use the arrow keys on the number the arrow keys on the screen). Connect the monitor to decrease or increase the speed at which the ball moves. Test the wall outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Cursor moves too fast or too slow. Adjust the cursor speed: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Mouse. 2 Click the Pointer Options tab. 3 Adjust...
... want to use the arrow keys on the number the arrow keys on the screen). Connect the monitor to decrease or increase the speed at which the ball moves. Test the wall outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Cursor moves too fast or too slow. Adjust the cursor speed: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Mouse. 2 Click the Pointer Options tab. 3 Adjust...
Getting Started Guide
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... Keyboard Buttons 56 Customizing the keyboard buttons 59 Keyboard Shortcuts 59 Using the Mouse 61 Using the Mouse Buttons 61 Scrolling ...62 Autoscrolling 62 Panning...62 Switching Mouse Button Functions 63 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 63 Introducing Your Computer Software 65 Learning More About Software 65 Using the Desktop 65 Removing desktop icons 66 Retrieving desktop icons 66 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 66 Using the All Programs menu 66 Organizing your All Programs list 67 Using the Control Panel 67 Resizing Windows 68 Working...
... Keyboard Buttons 56 Customizing the keyboard buttons 59 Keyboard Shortcuts 59 Using the Mouse 61 Using the Mouse Buttons 61 Scrolling ...62 Autoscrolling 62 Panning...62 Switching Mouse Button Functions 63 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 63 Introducing Your Computer Software 65 Learning More About Software 65 Using the Desktop 65 Removing desktop icons 66 Retrieving desktop icons 66 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 66 Using the All Programs menu 66 Organizing your All Programs list 67 Using the Control Panel 67 Resizing Windows 68 Working...
Getting Started Guide
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... access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions...
... access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions...
Getting Started Guide
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.... Your system may set up your computer for sound output. Speaker Configurations You may have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the back of the computer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 16 Getting Started Some models have different components. Only...
.... Your system may set up your computer for sound output. Speaker Configurations You may have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the back of the computer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 16 Getting Started Some models have different components. Only...
Getting Started Guide
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... label. 7 Enter a display label and the address information. Using the Keyboard 59 Customizing the keyboard buttons You can perform through 9 for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to undo the previous action. You will see this combination of the buttons to the factory settings. For...
... label. 7 Enter a display label and the address information. Using the Keyboard 59 Customizing the keyboard buttons You can perform through 9 for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to undo the previous action. You will see this combination of the buttons to the factory settings. For...
Getting Started Guide
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... 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 31 peripherals 2 Index connection modem 11 wired network 8 connector computer...
... 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 31 peripherals 2 Index connection modem 11 wired network 8 connector computer...
Getting Started
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... and Support Center. For information on the computer, includes an antivirus program. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by an outsider. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer. The following are provided within the program. Windows Vista User password Protects access to computer contents. The software includes a free update period. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and...
... and Support Center. For information on the computer, includes an antivirus program. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by an outsider. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer. The following are provided within the program. Windows Vista User password Protects access to computer contents. The software includes a free update period. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and...
Getting Started
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... scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 W WEP 10 Windows Vista update 26 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local...
... scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 W WEP 10 Windows Vista update 26 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local...