PC Basics Guide
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... DVD disc. To open from: • An e-mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from sources you are invented all the time. After you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that make your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive...
... DVD disc. To open from: • An e-mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from sources you are invented all the time. After you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that make your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive...
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... connecting and using the printer. Printers receive instructions from or writing to the diskette can damage the diskette or the information stored on it requires. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to suit your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you are ready to remove the diskette, make sure that come with your PC and the necessary software installed...
... connecting and using the printer. Printers receive instructions from or writing to the diskette can damage the diskette or the information stored on it requires. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to suit your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you are ready to remove the diskette, make sure that come with your PC and the necessary software installed...
PC Basics Guide
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... a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for their own browser. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - You use the information and services available there, you access to users of...
... a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for their own browser. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for status: • ACTIVITY - You use the information and services available there, you access to users of...
PC Basics Guide
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... floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard, 11 Internet about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 turning 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...
... floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard, 11 Internet about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 turning 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...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... Customer Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run tests or submit a problem for your desktop. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you 're connected to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). Compaq Connections opens and lists the message titles. To read them later. Using Instant Support When you on solving the problem. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet...
... Customer Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run tests or submit a problem for your desktop. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you 're connected to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). Compaq Connections opens and lists the message titles. To read them later. Using Instant Support When you on solving the problem. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... all speakers from DVD movies recorded with Sound, Pictures and Video 33 Refer to match your system, for the number of speakers to "Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)" on the back of the PC. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Using the microphone with a 3-connector multichannel audio speaker system, you must disconnect the cables for the multichannel speakers and change the audio properties for sound (6-connector, select models...
... all speakers from DVD movies recorded with Sound, Pictures and Video 33 Refer to match your system, for the number of speakers to "Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)" on the back of the PC. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Using the microphone with a 3-connector multichannel audio speaker system, you must disconnect the cables for the multichannel speakers and change the audio properties for sound (6-connector, select models...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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.... Working with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on the speaker system. 6 Configure the audio output for recording with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 Connecting the speaker system to the PC (6-connector) 1 With the speaker system off the PC. 3 Connect the audio cable plugs from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your system, for example, 7.1 speakers. The window opens. 5 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 6 Select the option describing the number of the PC...
.... Working with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on the speaker system. 6 Configure the audio output for recording with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 Connecting the speaker system to the PC (6-connector) 1 With the speaker system off the PC. 3 Connect the audio cable plugs from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your system, for example, 7.1 speakers. The window opens. 5 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 6 Select the option describing the number of the PC...
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A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the connector are not bent down. Solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to install or uninstall a device driver. New device does not work. Cable(s) of changes to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the...
A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for the card, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the connector are not bent down. Solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to install or uninstall a device driver. New device does not work. Cable(s) of changes to integrate the device with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD or diskette provided with the...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... Down arrow key to use for replacement details. then set . button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the back of the PC. button on the keyboard to open applications before restarting. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back of your PC by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver, and...
... Down arrow key to use for replacement details. then set . button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the back of the PC. button on the keyboard to open applications before restarting. The keyboard Print button does not work after installation or is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back of your PC by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver, and...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... and Support Guide to contact Support for instructions. Hard disk drive is not working. PC is damaged. Solution Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power source are plugged in the drive during startup. Test the socket by connecting a different electrical device to its original state. button on back of PC is not on power to the PC. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off automatically. Replace cover or access panel, and...
... and Support Guide to contact Support for instructions. Hard disk drive is not working. PC is damaged. Solution Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power source are plugged in the drive during startup. Test the socket by connecting a different electrical device to its original state. button on back of PC is not on power to the PC. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off automatically. Replace cover or access panel, and...
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optical drive quick reference, 68 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8 P PC keyboard not working, 88 no sound, 80 organizing information, 8 problem turning on, 90 problem, powered off, 90 problem, won't turn off, 90 registering, 7 running tests, 22 serial number, viewing, 7 setting it up, 3 transferring files and settings to new PC, 7 troubleshooting, 79 turning on, 5 viewing PC image on TV, 42 PC Help & Tools, 9 peripherals, 5 Pictures (Photos) button, 15 Print button, not working, 88 printer troubleshooting, 89 problem cannot add data to DVD, 82 cannot...
optical drive quick reference, 68 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8 P PC keyboard not working, 88 no sound, 80 organizing information, 8 problem turning on, 90 problem, powered off, 90 problem, won't turn off, 90 registering, 7 running tests, 22 serial number, viewing, 7 setting it up, 3 transferring files and settings to new PC, 7 troubleshooting, 79 turning on, 5 viewing PC image on TV, 42 PC Help & Tools, 9 peripherals, 5 Pictures (Photos) button, 15 Print button, not working, 88 printer troubleshooting, 89 problem cannot add data to DVD, 82 cannot...
Getting Started Guide
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... Support (select models only) Easy Internet Sign-up a new or an existing Internet account. Using HP Organise software HP Organise software (select models only) is a search bar at the top of HP Organise where you can select the search engine you use . 8 Getting Started Guide Use the player area for viewing pictures, for watching video clips. HP Organise makes all your favourite Internet destination links. Software Repair Wizard (select models only) HP Image Zone Plus Repair software problems...
... Support (select models only) Easy Internet Sign-up a new or an existing Internet account. Using HP Organise software HP Organise software (select models only) is a search bar at the top of HP Organise where you can select the search engine you use . 8 Getting Started Guide Use the player area for viewing pictures, for watching video clips. HP Organise makes all your favourite Internet destination links. Software Repair Wizard (select models only) HP Image Zone Plus Repair software problems...
Getting Started Guide
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... multichannel audio, change the audio configuration to test it. 6 Click OK. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)" on the front of the PC. To use of the multichannel audio speaker system. 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Using the microphone with Sound, Pictures and Video...
... multichannel audio, change the audio configuration to test it. 6 Click OK. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)" on the front of the PC. To use of the multichannel audio speaker system. 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Using the microphone with Sound, Pictures and Video...
Getting Started Guide
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... the PC. 3 Connect the audio cable plugs from DVD movies recorded with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)". To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on the back of speakers in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the DVD player" on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens. 5 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 6 Select the option...
... the PC. 3 Connect the audio cable plugs from DVD movies recorded with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)". To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on the back of speakers in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the DVD player" on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens. 5 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 6 Select the option...
Getting Started Guide
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... configuration, you did not accept them. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for details. Refer to install or uninstall a device driver. Cable(s) of changes to resolve the resource conflict. Cannot install new device driver. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Hardware Installation Symptom Problem A new device is not installed. Device driver is not recognised as the computer administrator to the Warranty and Support Guide for Windows XP. Device connector is usually the user Owner.) Troubleshooting 97 Solution Install the device driver...
... configuration, you did not accept them. A Plug and Play card may need an updated driver for details. Refer to install or uninstall a device driver. Cable(s) of changes to resolve the resource conflict. Cannot install new device driver. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Hardware Installation Symptom Problem A new device is not installed. Device driver is not recognised as the computer administrator to the Warranty and Support Guide for Windows XP. Device connector is usually the user Owner.) Troubleshooting 97 Solution Install the device driver...
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.... Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver, and then on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for Internet access. Cursor will start. The Num Lock key may want to use the arrow keys in the number keys group. Solution Turn off the PC by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard...
.... Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by pressing the Connect button on the wireless receiver, and then on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for Internet access. Cursor will start. The Num Lock key may want to use the arrow keys in the number keys group. Solution Turn off the PC by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... unit, and set it locks into the network interface card (NIC) (labelled as an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all external devices. Ensure that you are discharged of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not need to replace the hardware listed in this guide. The first time you loosen these screws, you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by briefly...
... unit, and set it locks into the network interface card (NIC) (labelled as an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all external devices. Ensure that you are discharged of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not need to replace the hardware listed in this guide. The first time you loosen these screws, you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by briefly...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... hard disk drive. Insert and tighten the screws. If your PC does not include a cage around the hard disk drive, use the following instructions. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Connecting the Serial ATA hard disk drive cables Connecting the Parallel ATA hard disk drive data cable 3 Connect the other end of the hard disk drive. For contact information, refer to add a second hard disk drive. To replace a hard disk drive (without a hard disk drive cage) 1 Connect the power and data cables to the back of the IDE cable to the motherboard. 4 Replace the front panel...
... hard disk drive. Insert and tighten the screws. If your PC does not include a cage around the hard disk drive, use the following instructions. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Connecting the Serial ATA hard disk drive cables Connecting the Parallel ATA hard disk drive data cable 3 Connect the other end of the hard disk drive. For contact information, refer to add a second hard disk drive. To replace a hard disk drive (without a hard disk drive cage) 1 Connect the power and data cables to the back of the IDE cable to the motherboard. 4 Replace the front panel...
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... Panel" on page 11. 12 Connect the end of the data cable to the motherboard: • For Serial ATA drives, plug the free end of the PC. Tighten the screws from the primary hard disk drive plugs to the motherboard connector labelled SATA1. • For Parallel ATA drives, connect the data IDE cable labelled To CPU to close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the front of the chassis. Use...
... Panel" on page 11. 12 Connect the end of the data cable to the motherboard: • For Serial ATA drives, plug the free end of the PC. Tighten the screws from the primary hard disk drive plugs to the motherboard connector labelled SATA1. • For Parallel ATA drives, connect the data IDE cable labelled To CPU to close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the front of the chassis. Use...
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... Add-in Card 4 Replace any external or internal cables attached to replace the side panel and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the motherboard. 4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of +5 V power for each board/card in the PC. The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps. Removing or Installing an Add-in Card An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI...
... Add-in Card 4 Replace any external or internal cables attached to replace the side panel and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the motherboard. 4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of +5 V power for each board/card in the PC. The PC component configurations vary by 2 amps. Removing or Installing an Add-in Card An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI...