Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service...
... Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Limitation of your HP Hardware Product is required within the Limited Warranty Period. product, is your exclusive remedy for defective products. You may repair or replace HP Hardware Products (a) with new or previously used materials equivalent to new in performance or (b) to give you with the product; (c) by software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied...
... THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Limitation of your HP Hardware Product is required within the Limited Warranty Period. product, is your exclusive remedy for defective products. You may repair or replace HP Hardware Products (a) with new or previously used materials equivalent to new in performance or (b) to give you with the product; (c) by software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... and systems determined necessary by HP to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests or use of the product to an authorized service location and assume risk of loss during shipping. HP strongly encourages you and incur all component replacements, support uplift contracts are required to replace yourself based on -site warranty service is outside the customary service zone (typically 50km), response...
... and systems determined necessary by HP to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests or use of the product to an authorized service location and assume risk of loss during shipping. HP strongly encourages you and incur all component replacements, support uplift contracts are required to replace yourself based on -site warranty service is outside the customary service zone (typically 50km), response...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this a key differentiator for our computers and understand that you may wish to upgrade your computer to meet the rigorous standards that you intend to do should only be done first before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades that have completely set up your new computer. Support...
... and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this a key differentiator for our computers and understand that you may wish to upgrade your computer to meet the rigorous standards that you intend to do should only be done first before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades that have completely set up your new computer. Support...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 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 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 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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... on but not in use , follow these steps to uninstall them. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Uninstall a program. Disk Cleanup will run automatically. The Programs and Features window opens. 3 Select the program you set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Removing Unused Programs Unused programs take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by removing temporary and unused...
... on but not in use , follow these steps to uninstall them. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Uninstall a program. Disk Cleanup will run automatically. The Programs and Features window opens. 3 Select the program you set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Removing Unused Programs Unused programs take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by removing temporary and unused...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to resume from sleep mode. If you are connected to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone port. Ensure the speakers are using built-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...
... the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to resume from sleep mode. If you are connected to an audio port, not a Line In or headphone port. Ensure the speakers are using built-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...
PC Troubleshooting
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... down inside the tray, and press the Eject button again to add more data files) if recording data. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you are using the correct disc type (media) for the type of disc. Turn on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. My mini-CD disc is...
... down inside the tray, and press the Eject button again to add more data files) if recording data. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you are using the correct disc type (media) for the type of disc. Turn on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. My mini-CD disc is...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Windows Media Player. If the correct codec is an update available for codec. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software...
... Windows Media Player. If the correct codec is an update available for codec. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software...
PC Troubleshooting
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..., replace the monitor connector cable. Press the On button to turn on the keyboard, to the computer. Screen is not lit. If no pins are fuzzy. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or the Esc key on the computer. Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to resume from sleep mode. Display (Monitor) In addition to the information listed here...
..., replace the monitor connector cable. Press the On button to turn on the keyboard, to the computer. Screen is not lit. If no pins are fuzzy. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or the Esc key on the computer. Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to resume from sleep mode. Display (Monitor) In addition to the information listed here...
PC Troubleshooting
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..., Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to start the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. For details, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for accepting the changes. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for details. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Press the Help...
..., Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to start the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. For details, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for accepting the changes. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for details. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 11 Press the Help...
PC Troubleshooting
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... network (LAN). button on your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the desired program. Log in to your system has external antennas, try to move the antenna to work with your ISP. A NIC uses a network cable to connect to the NIC. For more information about connecting to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer may damage the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
... network (LAN). button on your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the desired program. Log in to your system has external antennas, try to move the antenna to work with your ISP. A NIC uses a network cable to connect to the NIC. For more information about connecting to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer may damage the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Connect other USB devices, leaving the remote sensor connected, and then restart the computer. Ensure the memory card is not listed, go to the next step. 5 Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next...
... the supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Connect other USB devices, leaving the remote sensor connected, and then restart the computer. Ensure the memory card is not listed, go to the next step. 5 Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next...
PC Troubleshooting
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... recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 6 Choose to run from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn the computer back on the computer. Repairing Software Problems 27 c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall those as well. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to any additional software you restart.) 7 Use HP Update...
... recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 6 Choose to run from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn the computer back on the computer. Repairing Software Problems 27 c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall those as well. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to any additional software you restart.) 7 Use HP Update...
Getting Started Guide
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... need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is supplied with the system; Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your Internet Service Provider for further information). you have a wireless network running. Wireless wide area network (WWAN) devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere that was included with the system. An external antenna is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
... need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is supplied with the system; Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your Internet Service Provider for further information). you have a wireless network running. Wireless wide area network (WWAN) devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere that was included with the system. An external antenna is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
Getting Started Guide
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... mode. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by model) Windows Vista User password Protects access to set passwords, see "Using passwords." Computer viruses can detect most cases repair any damage that you cannot access Setup Utility. The Norton Internet Security program, which is strongly recommended that viruses may have caused. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to function abnormally. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
... mode. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by model) Windows Vista User password Protects access to set passwords, see "Using passwords." Computer viruses can detect most cases repair any damage that you cannot access Setup Utility. The Norton Internet Security program, which is strongly recommended that viruses may have caused. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to function abnormally. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
Getting Started Guide
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... Windows Start Button 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. One way to keep the operating system up message or icon in the list. on the computer, includes a firewall program. When you are available. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to use firewall software. To open and access Norton Internet...
... Windows Start Button 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. One way to keep the operating system up message or icon in the list. on the computer, includes a firewall program. When you are available. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to use firewall software. To open and access Norton Internet...
Getting Started Guide
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..., install all available updates and install them Never check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to security threats and performance problems and is the default setting, and it enables you receive an alert. To get the latest updates for updates (not recommended) - Additional updates to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download...
..., install all available updates and install them Never check for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to security threats and performance problems and is the default setting, and it enables you receive an alert. To get the latest updates for updates (not recommended) - Additional updates to automatically download and install recommended updates. Download...
Getting Started Guide
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... some of the buttons to the factory settings. If you want to customize. 11 Click OK to finish. NOTE: Click the Restore Defaults button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Keyboard. 5 Click the Buttons tab, and then double-click the button that you time and mouse clicks. 58 Getting Started (features vary by model) These shortcuts perform...
... some of the buttons to the factory settings. If you want to customize. 11 Click OK to finish. NOTE: Click the Restore Defaults button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Keyboard. 5 Click the Buttons tab, and then double-click the button that you time and mouse clicks. 58 Getting Started (features vary by model) These shortcuts perform...
Getting Started Guide
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... location and drive letter 118 HP Photosmart Essential 91 HP Pocket Media Drive 115 HP Total Care Advisor 35 I IBM Microdrive 112 Internet security 47, 88 K keyboard customizing buttons 58 shortcuts 58 types of buttons 51 using 51 L LAN (local area network) 8 antenna 10 checking wireless LAN device 10 connecting wireless LAN device 10 setting up 9 using Local Area Network 8 LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 136 local area network (LAN) 8 M magicSpot 146 manuals storing 6 memory card reader card types 109 in-use light 113 troubleshooting 114 using 109 memory card...
... location and drive letter 118 HP Photosmart Essential 91 HP Pocket Media Drive 115 HP Total Care Advisor 35 I IBM Microdrive 112 Internet security 47, 88 K keyboard customizing buttons 58 shortcuts 58 types of buttons 51 using 51 L LAN (local area network) 8 antenna 10 checking wireless LAN device 10 connecting wireless LAN device 10 setting up 9 using Local Area Network 8 LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 136 local area network (LAN) 8 M magicSpot 146 manuals storing 6 memory card reader card types 109 in-use light 113 troubleshooting 114 using 109 memory card...