End User License Agreement
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...Restrictions. You may not be governed by the terms and conditions of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 5. This EULA is automatically terminated. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. UPGRADES. In case of a conflict between such ...right to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be an indirect transfer, such as expressly provided in this EULA. 7. f. Recovery Solution. floppy disk, CD or DVD)...
...Restrictions. You may not be governed by the terms and conditions of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 5. This EULA is automatically terminated. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. UPGRADES. In case of a conflict between such ...right to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be an indirect transfer, such as expressly provided in this EULA. 7. f. Recovery Solution. floppy disk, CD or DVD)...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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..., giveaways, or promotions. Dispose of the Waste Disposal Act, to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used batteries according to the instructions. • Replace only with the HP spare designated for proper battery disposal. 2 Chapter 1 Safety Notices ENWW The equipment... should not be provided with the general household waste. Replace and secure the enclosure before removing the enclosure. HP encourages customers to HP, an authorized HP partner, or their agents. WARNING! Energized and moving parts may contain an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium ...
..., giveaways, or promotions. Dispose of the Waste Disposal Act, to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used batteries according to the instructions. • Replace only with the HP spare designated for proper battery disposal. 2 Chapter 1 Safety Notices ENWW The equipment... should not be provided with the general household waste. Replace and secure the enclosure before removing the enclosure. HP encourages customers to HP, an authorized HP partner, or their agents. WARNING! Energized and moving parts may contain an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium ...
Getting Started Compaq Presario S and 8000 Series Computer
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Contents 1 Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time . . . . . 1-2 Registering with Compaq 1-2 Recovery CDs 1-3 Working in Comfort 1-3 2 Getting Information and Updates Warranty and Support Guide 2-2 3 Using the PC Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive 3-2 Using the Hard Disk Drive 3-3 Getting Started Using a CD or DVD Drive 3-5 Using a Combo Drive 3-6 Inserting and Removing...
Contents 1 Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time . . . . . 1-2 Registering with Compaq 1-2 Recovery CDs 1-3 Working in Comfort 1-3 2 Getting Information and Updates Warranty and Support Guide 2-2 3 Using the PC Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive 3-2 Using the Hard Disk Drive 3-3 Getting Started Using a CD or DVD Drive 3-5 Using a Combo Drive 3-6 Inserting and Removing...
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... Hard Disk Drive 5-5 Defragmenting the Drive 5-6 Virus Protection 5-7 6 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore 6-2 Application Recovery 6-3 System Recovery 6-4 Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6-7 System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6-8 7 Finding Help & Support Integrated Help Tool 7-2 Preparing to Ship the PC 7-2 Solving Minor Problems 7-3 8 Upgrading the PC Preparing the PC 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-5 Locating Drive Positions 8-6 Removing a Drive...
... Hard Disk Drive 5-5 Defragmenting the Drive 5-6 Virus Protection 5-7 6 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore 6-2 Application Recovery 6-3 System Recovery 6-4 Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6-7 System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6-8 7 Finding Help & Support Integrated Help Tool 7-2 Preparing to Ship the PC 7-2 Solving Minor Problems 7-3 8 Upgrading the PC Preparing the PC 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-5 Locating Drive Positions 8-6 Removing a Drive...
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... reinstall the operating system and software. Recovery CDs Make recovery CDs for important ergonomic information. Getting Started 1-3 If the hard disk drive is ever damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs that you begin using it, make sure the PC and your work area are properly set... up to "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the keyboard. Refer to maintain your PC, but before a need occurs. Or ■ Type http://...
... reinstall the operating system and software. Recovery CDs Make recovery CDs for important ergonomic information. Getting Started 1-3 If the hard disk drive is ever damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs that you begin using it, make sure the PC and your work area are properly set... up to "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the keyboard. Refer to maintain your PC, but before a need occurs. Or ■ Type http://...
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... create and save files, download information from the Internet, install applications, or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your use. The system recovery image is preloaded with software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of the hard disk ...drive. Getting Started 3-3 Removing a diskette, when the drive is complete (the activity light 2 stops glowing) before removing a diskette. The PC comes with a hard disk drive that is in a partition area of space on the diskette drive. CAUTION: Wait until the diskette drive activity is...
... create and save files, download information from the Internet, install applications, or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your use. The system recovery image is preloaded with software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of the hard disk ...drive. Getting Started 3-3 Removing a diskette, when the drive is complete (the activity light 2 stops glowing) before removing a diskette. The PC comes with a hard disk drive that is in a partition area of space on the diskette drive. CAUTION: Wait until the diskette drive activity is...
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... Recovery and System Recovery Make recovery CDs for your own recovery CDs, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on page 6-7. To make your PC now, before a need occurs. Refer to reinstall the operating system and software. Before using the Compaq Presario System Recovery or Application Recovery programs, try using the System Restore. Getting Started Your PC does not include recovery CDs. Recovery...
... Recovery and System Recovery Make recovery CDs for your own recovery CDs, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on page 6-7. To make your PC now, before a need occurs. Refer to reinstall the operating system and software. Before using the Compaq Presario System Recovery or Application Recovery programs, try using the System Restore. Getting Started Your PC does not include recovery CDs. Recovery...
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... restore point without affecting user programs or document files. 1. Click System Restore. 7. System Restore returns the PC settings to restore the PC system and program settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6-2 Getting Started Close all open programs. 2. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq System...
... restore point without affecting user programs or document files. 1. Click System Restore. 7. System Restore returns the PC settings to restore the PC system and program settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6-2 Getting Started Close all open programs. 2. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using System Restore WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq System...
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..., and then click Install. Getting Started 6-3 If Compaq Application Recovery appears as an option, then your PC includes the program. Click Compaq Application Recovery. The recovery box appears. 6. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Application Recovery If an individual application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the Compaq Presario Application Recovery program.
..., and then click Install. Getting Started 6-3 If Compaq Application Recovery appears as an option, then your PC includes the program. Click Compaq Application Recovery. The recovery box appears. 6. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Application Recovery If an individual application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the Compaq Presario Application Recovery program.
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.... Follow the onscreen instructions. 9. You must restart the PC when you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. 11. CAUTION: The Compaq Presario System Recovery program deletes any data you want to use the Compaq Presario System Recovery program as System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you installed or created after purchase. Refer...
.... Follow the onscreen instructions. 9. You must restart the PC when you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. 11. CAUTION: The Compaq Presario System Recovery program deletes any data you want to use the Compaq Presario System Recovery program as System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you installed or created after purchase. Refer...
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... the operating system and software to turn on the PC. 5. Choose All Programs. Getting Started 6-5 Press the Power button to the hard disk drive. The system recovery image takes up part of the original software. The system recovery partition disk space is not available for the Compaq... unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in the PC documentation, for your own recovery CDs before you must use . To contact Compaq Support, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the taskbar. 6. Click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off....
... the operating system and software to turn on the PC. 5. Choose All Programs. Getting Started 6-5 Press the Power button to the hard disk drive. The system recovery image takes up part of the original software. The system recovery partition disk space is not available for the Compaq... unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in the PC documentation, for your own recovery CDs before you must use . To contact Compaq Support, see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the taskbar. 6. Click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off....
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.... Choose Compaq, and then click Compaq pc tools. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you created recovery CDs (see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the PC. 4. Wait until the PC turns off. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding 1. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 7. Click Compaq System Recovery. 9. Press the Power button to...
.... Choose Compaq, and then click Compaq pc tools. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you created recovery CDs (see "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on the PC. 4. Wait until the PC turns off. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding 1. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 7. Click Compaq System Recovery. 9. Press the Power button to...
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... written and verified), when you experience any time. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 6. A recovery CD set is a good idea to your PC. The next time you the number of CDs needed to make recovery CDs for your Compaq Presario home PC. You can write to verify that the information is matched to... process at the beginning of the original Compaq Presario home PC hard disk drive contents, and is correct. Getting Started To use only with your PC by using the Compaq Recovery CD Creator. The CD set for use this program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive or other ...
... written and verified), when you experience any time. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 6. A recovery CD set is a good idea to your PC. The next time you the number of CDs needed to make recovery CDs for your Compaq Presario home PC. You can write to verify that the information is matched to... process at the beginning of the original Compaq Presario home PC hard disk drive contents, and is correct. Getting Started To use only with your PC by using the Compaq Recovery CD Creator. The CD set for use this program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive or other ...
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The creator box appears. 6. System Recovery Using Recovery CDs The recovery CDs provide two recovery options: ■ Standard Recovery: This is best to find after the system recovery, so it is a non-destructive recovery for future use. Choose Compaq, and then click Compaq pc tools. 5. Store the recovery CDs in a safe place for recovering factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the...
The creator box appears. 6. System Recovery Using Recovery CDs The recovery CDs provide two recovery options: ■ Standard Recovery: This is best to find after the system recovery, so it is a non-destructive recovery for future use. Choose Compaq, and then click Compaq pc tools. 5. Store the recovery CDs in a safe place for recovering factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the...
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... to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. If your purchase. Remove the backup CD or diskette from the recovery CDs. It reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC. 2. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery ■ Full System Recovery: This recovery process completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive.
... to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. If your purchase. Remove the backup CD or diskette from the recovery CDs. It reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the PC. 2. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery ■ Full System Recovery: This recovery process completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive.
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...; Press the down arrow key to save the changes, and exit BIOS. 11. Insert Recovery CD #1, and close the tray. 10. With Yes selected, press Enter. 6-10 Getting Started Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 3. Press the F10 key to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the... PC. 5. Press the + (plus ) key to move the CD-ROM item up until CD-ROM is...
...; Press the down arrow key to save the changes, and exit BIOS. 11. Insert Recovery CD #1, and close the tray. 10. With Yes selected, press Enter. 6-10 Getting Started Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 3. Press the F10 key to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the... PC. 5. Press the + (plus ) key to move the CD-ROM item up until CD-ROM is...
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... Getting Started 13. When the recovery program finishes, click Restart to the original setting. The PC starts the recovery; Or ❏ For full system recovery, press R, and then press F. Click Next to select Boot. 17. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 12. Insert the remaining CDs ...directed. wait for the onscreen instructions to perform a full system recovery. Or ❏ If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to display, and then follow those instructions. ❏ For standard recovery, press R, and then press R again. Insert the remaining...
... Getting Started 13. When the recovery program finishes, click Restart to the original setting. The PC starts the recovery; Or ❏ For full system recovery, press R, and then press F. Click Next to select Boot. 17. Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 12. Insert the remaining CDs ...directed. wait for the onscreen instructions to perform a full system recovery. Or ❏ If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to display, and then follow those instructions. ❏ For standard recovery, press R, and then press R again. Insert the remaining...
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... the backup CD or diskette (floppy disk) to select the CD-ROM item. To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you purchased the PC. 23. Press the F10 key to highlight the First Boot Device selection. Reinstall any software you installed after you must answer a few onscreen questions... (minus) key to move the CD-ROM item down arrow or up arrow key to your hard disk drive. 6-12 Getting Started Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 18. After the PC restarts, a series of these methods: ❏ Press the down until Floppy is the third item in the list.
... the backup CD or diskette (floppy disk) to select the CD-ROM item. To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you purchased the PC. 23. Press the F10 key to highlight the First Boot Device selection. Reinstall any software you installed after you must answer a few onscreen questions... (minus) key to move the CD-ROM item down arrow or up arrow key to your hard disk drive. 6-12 Getting Started Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 18. After the PC restarts, a series of these methods: ❏ Press the down until Floppy is the third item in the list.
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CAUTION: Back up your personal files on the hard disk drive to do so will result in data loss. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Locating Drive Positions Drive positions on page 5-7 for details. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need a Torx or flathead screwdriver to replace any of the drives. Upgrading the PC You need to run System Recovery CDs to load the Compaq factory installed files. See "Virus Protection" on the S/8000 series (S shown) 8-6 Getting Started
CAUTION: Back up your personal files on the hard disk drive to do so will result in data loss. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Locating Drive Positions Drive positions on page 5-7 for details. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need a Torx or flathead screwdriver to replace any of the drives. Upgrading the PC You need to run System Recovery CDs to load the Compaq factory installed files. See "Virus Protection" on the S/8000 series (S shown) 8-6 Getting Started
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Complete the procedure described in "Reassembling the PC" on page 6-8 for the 8000 series may include a sound cable. Getting Started 8-15 See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on page 8-26. 5. Connect this cable also. If you replaced the hard disk drive, restore the system, ...drivers, and any software applications that you backed up before replacing your hard disk drive. When the recovery process is completed, reinstall the personal files that were preinstalled on the PC. 6. Upgrading the PC 4. Reconnecting the optical drive cables An optical drive for details. Turn on the...
Complete the procedure described in "Reassembling the PC" on page 6-8 for the 8000 series may include a sound cable. Getting Started 8-15 See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on page 8-26. 5. Connect this cable also. If you replaced the hard disk drive, restore the system, ...drivers, and any software applications that you backed up before replacing your hard disk drive. When the recovery process is completed, reinstall the personal files that were preinstalled on the PC. 6. Upgrading the PC 4. Reconnecting the optical drive cables An optical drive for details. Turn on the...