Getting Started Guide
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... the First Time 3 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 4 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 5 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using Compaq Organize software 6 Using the Keyboard 7 Customizing the keyboard buttons 9 Setting Up Sound 11 Using Speakers 11 Setting Up 3-connector Sound 12 Configuring...
... the First Time 3 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 4 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 5 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using Compaq Organize software 6 Using the Keyboard 7 Customizing the keyboard buttons 9 Setting Up Sound 11 Using Speakers 11 Setting Up 3-connector Sound 12 Configuring...
Getting Started Guide
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Getting Help 77 Finding Onscreen Guides 77 Finding Guides on the Web 77 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 78 Using Compaq Connections 78 Getting messages 78 Turning off messages 79 Reactivating messages 79 Using PC Help & Tools 79 Index 81 viii Getting Started Guide
Getting Help 77 Finding Onscreen Guides 77 Finding Guides on the Web 77 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 78 Using Compaq Connections 78 Getting messages 78 Turning off messages 79 Reactivating messages 79 Using PC Help & Tools 79 Index 81 viii Getting Started Guide
Getting Started Guide
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...links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to arrange them the way you use . To open Compaq Organize: Double-click the desktop icon. For searching, there is a desktop tool you want to use to your PC. Or 1 Click Start on your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to ...find the things you want . Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to organize both your PC shortcuts and your computer, or for watching video clips. HP...
...links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to arrange them the way you use . To open Compaq Organize: Double-click the desktop icon. For searching, there is a desktop tool you want to use to your PC. Or 1 Click Start on your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to ...find the things you want . Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to organize both your PC shortcuts and your computer, or for watching video clips. HP...
Getting Started Guide
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...) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. Opens video software program. Compaq or or or or Compaq My Presario Help Links to specific functions. Icon Feature Standby User Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on the left side of these special buttons on ). Can... have some of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. To make the screen reappear, press the Esc key, or press Standby again...
...) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. Opens video software program. Compaq or or or or Compaq My Presario Help Links to specific functions. Icon Feature Standby User Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on the left side of these special buttons on ). Can... have some of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. To make the screen reappear, press the Esc key, or press Standby again...
Getting Started Guide
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... an alert or a notice on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by HP to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Getting messages After you important information for your PC: • Product notice • System updates • Tip • Special offers for your desktop. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is...
... an alert or a notice on your PC is an Internet-based service provided by HP to technical support options, and information about your keyboard. Getting messages After you important information for your PC: • Product notice • System updates • Tip • Special offers for your desktop. Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is...
Getting Started Guide
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... automatically receive messages as support information and programs. Getting Help 79 5 Click Compaq Connections again. Compaq Connections displays. • If Compaq Connectionshas been activated on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Compaq Connections. 5 Click Compaq Connections again. Using PC Help & Tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the window. To turn...
... automatically receive messages as support information and programs. Getting Help 79 5 Click Compaq Connections again. Compaq Connections displays. • If Compaq Connectionshas been activated on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Compaq Connections. 5 Click Compaq Connections again. Using PC Help & Tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the window. To turn...
Getting Started Guide
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... no errors 53, 55 video quality 74 labels, LightScribe 59 multiple sessions 55 tips, data discs 56 VCDs 72 video projects to disc 72 buttons Compaq 7 customizing 10 E-Mail 8 Help 7 Mute 9 On 3 Power 3 Search 8 special keys 7 Standby 7 C cables, for connecting a TV 29 capturing video in video projects 69 requirements 67 card...
... no errors 53, 55 video quality 74 labels, LightScribe 59 multiple sessions 55 tips, data discs 56 VCDs 72 video projects to disc 72 buttons Compaq 7 customizing 10 E-Mail 8 Help 7 Mute 9 On 3 Power 3 Search 8 special keys 7 Standby 7 C cables, for connecting a TV 29 capturing video in video projects 69 requirements 67 card...
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... 55 chassis, symbols 2 closed-session burning 53 Compaq keyboard button 7 components 3 compressed CDs 54 connecting a TV 29 multi-channel... speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 connectors PC back 2 symbols on chassis 2 copying CDs and DVDs 57 ... CDs and DVDs 56 files archiving 58 burning tips 56 verifying integrity 56 desktop 6 82 Getting Started Guide digital images, managing 41 digital picture 25, ... with LightScribe 61 Documentation folder 77 double-sided DVD 46 drive HP Personal Media Drive 35, 38 driver updates, LightScribe 59 DVD player...
... 55 chassis, symbols 2 closed-session burning 53 Compaq keyboard button 7 components 3 compressed CDs 54 connecting a TV 29 multi-channel... speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 connectors PC back 2 symbols on chassis 2 copying CDs and DVDs 57 ... CDs and DVDs 56 files archiving 58 burning tips 56 verifying integrity 56 desktop 6 82 Getting Started Guide digital images, managing 41 digital picture 25, ... with LightScribe 61 Documentation folder 77 double-sided DVD 46 drive HP Personal Media Drive 35, 38 driver updates, LightScribe 59 DVD player...
Warranty and Support Guide - 1 Year
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.../REGIONS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Standard warranty service response time is your PC. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase or lease of the product, is subject to change due... to another country/region, where HP or its authorized service providers offer warranty service for these components. HP warrants that the HP Hardware Products that may be required to local parts availability. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to...
.../REGIONS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Standard warranty service response time is your PC. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase or lease of the product, is subject to change due... to another country/region, where HP or its authorized service providers offer warranty service for these components. HP warrants that the HP Hardware Products that may be required to local parts availability. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to...
Warranty and Support Guide - 90 days
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...via the Web or phone (see Contact Numbers chart within this document is subject to change without notice. Compaq's award-winning Easy Access Design makes it 's important to have specialists available to Get You Up-and-...IMPORTANT NOTE If you with Available Shipment of Replacement Parts - We have the following information handy. Before contacting HP Customer Support Center, it easy! 90 days Labor on Hardware with your needs. Please take pride in this...as possible. The information in our ability to write down your new Presario, DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPUTER TO YOUR RETAILER.
...via the Web or phone (see Contact Numbers chart within this document is subject to change without notice. Compaq's award-winning Easy Access Design makes it 's important to have specialists available to Get You Up-and-...IMPORTANT NOTE If you with Available Shipment of Replacement Parts - We have the following information handy. Before contacting HP Customer Support Center, it easy! 90 days Labor on Hardware with your needs. Please take pride in this...as possible. The information in our ability to write down your new Presario, DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPUTER TO YOUR RETAILER.
Warranty and Support Guide - 90 days
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... for the support page for technical information or to get help online, go to the Customer Care Center Web site at http://www.hp.com/support for your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and User's Guides. Software Support If you have questions about your software, call the Customer Care...Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where to Get Help Follow these Web addresses may be sure to register your Compaq Presario home PC on the Web at: http://www.hp.com/apac/register 3 Use Help on your PC to get software updates. 5 If you have not solved the problem, call or visit your software vendor's ...
... for the support page for technical information or to get help online, go to the Customer Care Center Web site at http://www.hp.com/support for your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and User's Guides. Software Support If you have questions about your software, call the Customer Care...Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where to Get Help Follow these Web addresses may be sure to register your Compaq Presario home PC on the Web at: http://www.hp.com/apac/register 3 Use Help on your PC to get software updates. 5 If you have not solved the problem, call or visit your software vendor's ...
Warranty and Support Guide - 90 days
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... also check the updates from HP that have two choices: 1 You can send the part directly to your home or business in this a key differentiator for thirty (30) days from the time you need . Easy to purchase a Compaq Presario PC! In addition, we can easily replace many years to come. COMPAQ PRESARIO DESKTOP PRODUCTS Warranty and License...
... also check the updates from HP that have two choices: 1 You can send the part directly to your home or business in this a key differentiator for thirty (30) days from the time you need . Easy to purchase a Compaq Presario PC! In addition, we can easily replace many years to come. COMPAQ PRESARIO DESKTOP PRODUCTS Warranty and License...
Warranty and Support Guide - 90 days
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... the products may be incurred in this Limited Warranty as "HP Hardware Products") sold by the United States or other governments. However, non-HP manufacturers and suppliers, or publishers may vary from HP, the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in transferring the products...
... the products may be incurred in this Limited Warranty as "HP Hardware Products") sold by the United States or other governments. However, non-HP manufacturers and suppliers, or publishers may vary from HP, the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in transferring the products...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home - 1 year
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... which are available around the clock for Compaq-branded products that are on your PC. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help and Tools. Documentation is free during your model. iTunes http://www.apple.com AT&T WorldNet 800-400-1447 - Click the Registration icon on your desktop, or go to resolve software issues. Visit...not solved the problem, you can contact Total Care by pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and S keys on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support, where you can view your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in or out of ...
... which are available around the clock for Compaq-branded products that are on your PC. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help and Tools. Documentation is free during your model. iTunes http://www.apple.com AT&T WorldNet 800-400-1447 - Click the Registration icon on your desktop, or go to resolve software issues. Visit...not solved the problem, you can contact Total Care by pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and S keys on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support, where you can view your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in or out of ...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home - 1 year
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...provides fast, friendly, and effective expert advice for the fastest resolutions. Go to change without notice and may vary based on your Compaq-branded products. Support specialists are subject to your PC's Help and Support Center for all your product. Protect Your Investment Protect your investment with your.... Service coverage begins on product purchase date, and you must purchase the service within the first year after your warranty has ended, HP can still provide you have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the Customer Care Web support site or to better...
...provides fast, friendly, and effective expert advice for the fastest resolutions. Go to change without notice and may vary based on your Compaq-branded products. Support specialists are subject to your PC's Help and Support Center for all your product. Protect Your Investment Protect your investment with your.... Service coverage begins on product purchase date, and you must purchase the service within the first year after your warranty has ended, HP can still provide you have Internet access or cannot connect to the Internet to use the Customer Care Web support site or to better...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home - 1 year
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...in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days or, for an extensive description of your proof of receiving warranty service. HP Planet Partners HP is not a Compaq-branded product; Please refer to reclaim your old equipment even if it is sensitive to the environment and has a program,...AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in this Limited Warranty as "HP Hardware Products") sold by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be manufactured using new materials or new and used...
...in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days or, for an extensive description of your proof of receiving warranty service. HP Planet Partners HP is not a Compaq-branded product; Please refer to reclaim your old equipment even if it is sensitive to the environment and has a program,...AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in this Limited Warranty as "HP Hardware Products") sold by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be manufactured using new materials or new and used...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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...Recovery NOTE: If you are in this document. • Contact HP Support to recover your PC at the factory. Restarting Your PC Restarting is important that follow. This CD contains utilities that you force the PC to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some ...restart. You should also make changes to make a Compaq Recovery Tools CD. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for more information. As a backup, you only have to fix your hard disk drive. PC Troubleshooting Guide 1 PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to ...
...Recovery NOTE: If you are in this document. • Contact HP Support to recover your PC at the factory. Restarting Your PC Restarting is important that follow. This CD contains utilities that you force the PC to reload the operating system into its memory, which clears some ...restart. You should also make changes to make a Compaq Recovery Tools CD. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for more information. As a backup, you only have to fix your hard disk drive. PC Troubleshooting Guide 1 PC Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to ...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose.... Complete the following procedure. The Properties window for example, PS-2 Keyboard), and then select Properties. You can reinstall the software program using the Compaq PC System Recovery program. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose Accessories. ...
... Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device whose.... Complete the following procedure. The Properties window for example, PS-2 Keyboard), and then select Properties. You can reinstall the software program using the Compaq PC System Recovery program. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose Accessories. ...
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...Programs. b Select the program you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and..., drivers, and the operating system without affecting any software that was not installed on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have created since your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk drive, you can run the System Recovery program as...
...Programs. b Select the program you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and..., drivers, and the operating system without affecting any software that was not installed on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have created since your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk drive, you can run the System Recovery program as...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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...system diagnostics and repairs). To create System Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. You must have a faster data transfer rate. DVD recovery discs restore the original data faster than CD recovery discs...; Read instructions to create than CDs, so there are several advantages to using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to CDs or DVDs. You cannot make extra space available on your PC. Store the System Recovery discs in this section to record and store. The recovery ...
...system diagnostics and repairs). To create System Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. You must have a faster data transfer rate. DVD recovery discs restore the original data faster than CD recovery discs...; Read instructions to create than CDs, so there are several advantages to using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to CDs or DVDs. You cannot make extra space available on your PC. Store the System Recovery discs in this section to record and store. The recovery ...
