PC Basics Guide
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... and mechanical items housed in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC to operate your PC. WARNING: Please read "safety information" in a chassis box called a tower or base. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information... on options that may look different from the illustrations in the base. • The power supply. • The hard disk drive, which is used to point and select items...
... and mechanical items housed in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC to operate your PC. WARNING: Please read "safety information" in a chassis box called a tower or base. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information... on options that may look different from the illustrations in the base. • The power supply. • The hard disk drive, which is used to point and select items...
PC Basics Guide
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...; A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. A PC virus can purchase a subscription service for updates after your virus-scanning software. You can destroy information on the hard disk drive. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Click... Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC security and operation. Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls....
...; A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. A PC virus can purchase a subscription service for updates after your virus-scanning software. You can destroy information on the hard disk drive. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Click... Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC security and operation. Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls....
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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..., parts, or supplies not supplied by HP; (d) by improper site preparation or maintenance; (e) by anyone other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of HP. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL ... instead of a replacement. 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. HP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR ...
..., parts, or supplies not supplied by HP; (d) by improper site preparation or maintenance; (e) by anyone other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of HP. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL ... instead of a replacement. 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. HP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... load the Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product. The use of any Microsoft operating system software contained in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. BY INSTALLING, COPYING, DOWNLOADING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND...
... load the Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product. The use of any Microsoft operating system software contained in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. BY INSTALLING, COPYING, DOWNLOADING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year (hardware)
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... NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty...
... NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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... IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. INCLUDING REPRESENTATIONS MADE IN HP SALES LITERATURE OR ADVICE GIVEN TO YOU BY HP OR AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF HP - THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE...OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. Unless otherwise stated, and to the extent permitted by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be free from which they are installed, whichever is longer. In ...
... IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. INCLUDING REPRESENTATIONS MADE IN HP SALES LITERATURE OR ADVICE GIVEN TO YOU BY HP OR AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF HP - THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE...OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. Unless otherwise stated, and to the extent permitted by local law, new HP Hardware Products may be free from which they are installed, whichever is longer. In ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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...you via the Internet and was originally purchased. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this EULA. 7 The use of any Software Product, installed on a single computer ("Your Computer"). Third Party. The transfer may only be used only for use on more than one computer, you...longer use . d. After upgrading, you may copy the Software Product into Your Computer's temporary memory (RAM) for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. TRANSFER. Reservation of Rights. Use of the Freeware by you shall ...
...you via the Internet and was originally purchased. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this EULA. 7 The use of any Software Product, installed on a single computer ("Your Computer"). Third Party. The transfer may only be used only for use on more than one computer, you...longer use . d. After upgrading, you may copy the Software Product into Your Computer's temporary memory (RAM) for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. TRANSFER. Reservation of Rights. Use of the Freeware by you shall ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press and hold down the square button (1) near the top front of the chassis. Press one tab (2), and then press the other tab (3), toward the outside edge of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that secures the panel to the ...an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable, and all other cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and external devices. 3 Turn on the PC and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
... card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press and hold down the square button (1) near the top front of the chassis. Press one tab (2), and then press the other tab (3), toward the outside edge of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that secures the panel to the ...an Ethernet connector). 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable, and all other cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and external devices. 3 Turn on the PC and all peripherals. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... chassis. For a second hard disk drive, skip this step and go to step 5. 5 Slide the drive part way into the blank plate slot (C) and rotate the screwdriver to install the new drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 The screws help guide the drive into its proper position in... the CS (Cable Select) position. Your drive may vary from the old drive. Discard the blank plate. 6 5 Disconnecting the Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables 3 Make ...
... chassis. For a second hard disk drive, skip this step and go to step 5. 5 Slide the drive part way into the blank plate slot (C) and rotate the screwdriver to install the new drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 The screws help guide the drive into its proper position in... the CS (Cable Select) position. Your drive may vary from the old drive. Discard the blank plate. 6 5 Disconnecting the Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables 3 Make ...
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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.... For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for problems relating specifically to your PC, and reconnect the speakers. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to the Audio Out (green) connector on the keyboard to... manufacturer. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information ...
.... For more information, open Windows Media Player Help, and then search the online Help for problems relating specifically to your PC, and reconnect the speakers. Ensure Windows Media Player is configured to the Audio Out (green) connector on the keyboard to... manufacturer. Open the file in the following order: • Audio • Video Audio • CD and DVD Drives • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Performance • Miscellaneous For additional information ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...securely connected and that the pins in the connector are not bent. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for an update. Then, press the On button. Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is not recognized as the computer administrator to contact... system for replacement details. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to resolve the resource conflict. Hard disk drive error message displays. New device does not work , press and hold the On button...
...securely connected and that the pins in the connector are not bent. Restart the PC, and follow the instructions for an update. Then, press the On button. Hardware Installation Symptom Possible solution A new device is not recognized as the computer administrator to contact... system for replacement details. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to resolve the resource conflict. Hard disk drive error message displays. New device does not work , press and hold the On button...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...location of files and folders on your hard disk drive and improve performance. To run it overnight. Run the Disk Cleanup program to delete unwanted files (including temporary Internet files, installed components and programs that are multiple users logged in your PC, make sure other users are not ...no longer use, and files in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the drive on which you created multiple user accounts on your PC. If there are listed, and then click End Task. 3 Click...
...location of files and folders on your hard disk drive and improve performance. To run it overnight. Run the Disk Cleanup program to delete unwanted files (including temporary Internet files, installed components and programs that are multiple users logged in your PC, make sure other users are not ...no longer use, and files in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the drive on which you created multiple user accounts on your PC. If there are listed, and then click End Task. 3 Click...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read my memory card. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device ...Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Miscellaneous Symptom Insufficient memory message displays....
Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read my memory card. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device ...Symptom Applications and files take longer to open or respond. (continued) Possible solution Check for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all open programs, and then try the desired task again, or restart your PC (click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart). Miscellaneous Symptom Insufficient memory message displays....
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... installed software programs during normal operation. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to do so using this wizard to access many of the software, you need to repair it. Restarting Your PC Restarting is easy to fix your hard disk drive. Turning Off Your PC When you force the PC to make the HP PC...
... installed software programs during normal operation. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to do so using this wizard to access many of the software, you need to repair it. Restarting Your PC Restarting is easy to fix your hard disk drive. Turning Off Your PC When you force the PC to make the HP PC...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Recovery program (select models only). If you experience a problem that you want to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback... onscreen instructions. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that of a previous time when a current software...
... Recovery program (select models only). If you experience a problem that you want to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Update Driver or Rollback... onscreen instructions. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. The feature does this System Restore procedure before it records the PC settings at that of a previous time when a current software...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...: Do not skip this includes deleting all hard disk drive files before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: If your hard disk drive. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that came on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you installed since purchasing this PC. You must reinstall any data files that...
...: Do not skip this includes deleting all hard disk drive files before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: If your hard disk drive. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that came on your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you installed since purchasing this PC. You must reinstall any data files that...
My Compaq Presario PC Brochure
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...You'll be safe online, so we have preinstalled a 60-day subscription of local hard drives. 3. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to : Complete ... updates to help keep your PC desktop 2 Be sure to renew the subscription to keep you through the simple Norton Internet Security setup process. The HP Easy Setup wizard guides you ...Norton Internet Security before your connection to the world. HP wants your PC on your PC protected against new Internet risks. Perform post-installation tasks, including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for some ...
...You'll be safe online, so we have preinstalled a 60-day subscription of local hard drives. 3. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to : Complete ... updates to help keep your PC desktop 2 Be sure to renew the subscription to keep you through the simple Norton Internet Security setup process. The HP Easy Setup wizard guides you ...Norton Internet Security before your connection to the world. HP wants your PC on your PC protected against new Internet risks. Perform post-installation tasks, including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for some ...
My Compaq Presario PC Brochure
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...desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on WeatherBug to : Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug HP Personal Media Drive - Has built-in fan and Kensington security lock connection (security cable sold separately. Get live radar, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for any city in the U.S. Don't take a chance. Back them up! transportable hard drive...on your new PC WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your Compaq desktop or notebook PC High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive. • Stylish, compact design A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power ...
...desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on WeatherBug to : Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug HP Personal Media Drive - Has built-in fan and Kensington security lock connection (security cable sold separately. Get live radar, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for any city in the U.S. Don't take a chance. Back them up! transportable hard drive...on your new PC WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your Compaq desktop or notebook PC High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive. • Stylish, compact design A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power ...
Getting Started Guide
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...of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click Finish. When registration and initial setup are online. When you first set up the PC, the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you are finished, Norton Internet Security automatically begins the post-installation tasks ... to launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions to: • Complete registration. • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of Norton Internet Security. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate...
...of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click Finish. When registration and initial setup are online. When you first set up the PC, the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you are finished, Norton Internet Security automatically begins the post-installation tasks ... to launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions to: • Complete registration. • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of Norton Internet Security. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate...
