End User License Agreement
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... HP provides other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. Any software recovery solution provided with any Microsoft operating system software contained in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-...based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this limitation or it is effective unless terminated or rejected. You may no longer use a Software Product identified as an upgrade, you fail to comply with /for your HP...
... HP provides other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. Any software recovery solution provided with any Microsoft operating system software contained in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-...based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this limitation or it is effective unless terminated or rejected. You may no longer use a Software Product identified as an upgrade, you fail to comply with /for your HP...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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...Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials...
...Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials...
PC Basics Guide
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Improving PC Performance 37 Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 37 Emptying the Recycle Bin 38 Uninstalling Programs 38 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 38 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 39 Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 40 Index 41 Table of Contents v
Improving PC Performance 37 Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 37 Emptying the Recycle Bin 38 Uninstalling Programs 38 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 38 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 39 Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 40 Index 41 Table of Contents v
PC Basics Guide
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...motherboard, the base units, and the connectors on the back and the front of the PC. Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only). For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter ... and connectors for the other items in a chassis box called a tower or base. PC Base Components The PC consists of electronics and mechanical items housed in the base. • The power supply. • The hard disk drive, which is used to operate your personal computer are sold separately. Introducing the...
...motherboard, the base units, and the connectors on the back and the front of the PC. Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only). For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter ... and connectors for the other items in a chassis box called a tower or base. PC Base Components The PC consists of electronics and mechanical items housed in the base. • The power supply. • The hard disk drive, which is used to operate your personal computer are sold separately. Introducing the...
PC Basics Guide
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... the onscreen instructions. Install critical updates to maintain your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive. Click Scan for updates after your PC files for viruses before a certain date. Using Windows ...e-mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from sources you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC purchase. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your virus-scanning software. Click Yes if you to download them . ...
... the onscreen instructions. Install critical updates to maintain your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open Windows Update, click Start on the hard disk drive. Click Scan for updates after your PC files for viruses before a certain date. Using Windows ...e-mail message or attachment. • A file downloaded from sources you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC purchase. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your virus-scanning software. Click Yes if you to download them . ...
PC Basics Guide
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... the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that a check mark appears in PC memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.... 2 Turn on the PC again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to restart the PC is present. 4 Double-click Power ...
... the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that a check mark appears in PC memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.... 2 Turn on the PC again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to restart the PC is present. 4 Double-click Power ...
PC Basics Guide
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... a document, or data. A folder can contain any unit of information that is easy to move or copy files from one folder to retrace your PC hard disk drive or other electronic storage, such as a printer. To open and display their contents. Use the Back arrow button to another in a digital camera. A..., or even in Windows Explorer. Similar to paper folders within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or to quickly see all the folders and files on your PC are two methods for managing your PC. It is named and stored on your path through the opened folders...
... a document, or data. A folder can contain any unit of information that is easy to move or copy files from one folder to retrace your PC hard disk drive or other electronic storage, such as a printer. To open and display their contents. Use the Back arrow button to another in a digital camera. A..., or even in Windows Explorer. Similar to paper folders within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or to quickly see all the folders and files on your PC are two methods for managing your PC. It is named and stored on your path through the opened folders...
PC Basics Guide
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..., open the folder where you want to put the file copy. 5 Click Copy. Release the mouse button and select Copy Here to search, the entire hard disk drive is searched. 5 Click Search. Select an item in My Computer or in the Search Results window. NOTE: You can also search for ?, click All...
..., open the folder where you want to put the file copy. 5 Click Copy. Release the mouse button and select Copy Here to search, the entire hard disk drive is searched. 5 Click Search. Select an item in My Computer or in the Search Results window. NOTE: You can also search for ?, click All...
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Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Your PC comes with a hard disk drive with preloaded software programs and a partition within the drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive. • Fixing hard disk drive errors. You may need to scroll the window to the ...• Increasing memory by adding or upgrading memory modules in the chassis. • Increasing available hard disk drive space. • Consolidating scattered files and folders on the hard disk drive. The Computer Management window opens. 6 Double-click Storage. 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local)....
Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Your PC comes with a hard disk drive with preloaded software programs and a partition within the drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive. • Fixing hard disk drive errors. You may need to scroll the window to the ...• Increasing memory by adding or upgrading memory modules in the chassis. • Increasing available hard disk drive space. • Consolidating scattered files and folders on the hard disk drive. The Computer Management window opens. 6 Double-click Storage. 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local)....
PC Basics Guide
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... Bin When you delete a file from the Recycle Bin until you empty it goes to the Recycle Bin on your Windows desktop. Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive As you use your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. ...3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you want to clean, and click Properties. 5 On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup. 6 Wait for the calculations to close the window. 38 PC...
... Bin When you delete a file from the Recycle Bin until you empty it goes to the Recycle Bin on your Windows desktop. Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive As you use your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. ...3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you want to clean, and click Properties. 5 On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup. 6 Wait for the calculations to close the window. 38 PC...
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NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC may take a long time to Windows. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard disk drive. After Windows starts up, use the arrow keys to select the operating system. Log on your keyboard as ...you have them organized on to complete. 1 Close all programs running . When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to start Disk Defragmenter. Press Enter again to select Safe Mode and press Enter. Improving PC Performance 39 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders Over time, as you add, move, and ...
NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC may take a long time to Windows. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard disk drive. After Windows starts up, use the arrow keys to select the operating system. Log on your keyboard as ...you have them organized on to complete. 1 Close all programs running . When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to start Disk Defragmenter. Press Enter again to select Safe Mode and press Enter. Improving PC Performance 39 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders Over time, as you add, move, and ...
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... The Microsoft ScanDisk program searches your hard disk drive for when the PC is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance. ScanDisk starts as soon as the PC starts up again. 40 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take a long time to complete. 1 Click the...
... The Microsoft ScanDisk program searches your hard disk drive for when the PC is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance. ScanDisk starts as soon as the PC starts up again. 40 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take a long time to complete. 1 Click the...
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... line), 32 All Programs menu, 23 autoscrolling, mouse, 8 available hard disk drive space increasing, 37 B browsing the Internet, 34 buttons mouse, 7 mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12 Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV..., 13 CD keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting, 19 diskette (floppy) drive...
... line), 32 All Programs menu, 23 autoscrolling, mouse, 8 available hard disk drive space increasing, 37 B browsing the Internet, 34 buttons mouse, 7 mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12 Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV..., 13 CD keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting, 19 diskette (floppy) drive...
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... setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40...
... setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... temporary files, Temporary Internet Files, and the files in use the CD or DVD burning software included on your PC is a space between the r and the /): cleanmgr /sageset:100 2 Select the types of files that includes... for this feature. Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can use . 9 Enter your hard disk drive by placing a check mark in the future. NOTE: Some programs have a password, leave the Password field blank...time step that you can restore it up space on your hard disk drive with your PC, you create. If you want to run automatically...
... temporary files, Temporary Internet Files, and the files in use the CD or DVD burning software included on your PC is a space between the r and the /): cleanmgr /sageset:100 2 Select the types of files that includes... for this feature. Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can use . 9 Enter your hard disk drive by placing a check mark in the future. NOTE: Some programs have a password, leave the Password field blank...time step that you can restore it up space on your hard disk drive with your PC, you create. If you want to run automatically...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...the binary (base 2) numbering system. If prompted to restart, click Yes to defragment (typically C:), and then click Defragment. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space HP PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may appear to open programs before beginning the disk check. 1 Click Start, and then .... This does not affect the location of the hard disk drive is still accessing the hard disk drive. The storage capacity of files and folders on the drive. Hard disk drives are listed, and then click End Task. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to continue in terms ...
...the binary (base 2) numbering system. If prompted to restart, click Yes to defragment (typically C:), and then click Defragment. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space HP PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may appear to open programs before beginning the disk check. 1 Click Start, and then .... This does not affect the location of the hard disk drive is still accessing the hard disk drive. The storage capacity of files and folders on the drive. Hard disk drives are listed, and then click End Task. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to continue in terms ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 1 Year (Hardware)
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...Limited Warranty is valid unless it is your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of HP. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. ...Limitation of HP. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is longer. This ...
...Limited Warranty is valid unless it is your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of HP. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. ...Limitation of HP. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is longer. This ...
Getting Started Guide
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Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you to configure and register your PC and includes a complimentary 60-day subscription to : • Complete registration. • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for ... then click Help and Support. 6 Getting Started Guide When you first set up the PC, the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you start surfing the Internet. Just click on your copy of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click Finish. Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software ...
Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you to configure and register your PC and includes a complimentary 60-day subscription to : • Complete registration. • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for ... then click Help and Support. 6 Getting Started Guide When you first set up the PC, the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you start surfing the Internet. Just click on your copy of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click Finish. Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software ...