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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup manually 2 Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 2 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 3 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 5 ...
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup manually 2 Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 2 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 3 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 5 ...
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... your computer to ensure it to its original factory settings using the System Recovery discs that you should use software that you may need to manually enable this feature. When writing data to a backup disc, you create. If you later encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to create...
... your computer to ensure it to its original factory settings using the System Recovery discs that you should use software that you may need to manually enable this feature. When writing data to a backup disc, you create. If you later encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to create...
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... box next to the file types listed. 3 Click OK, and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the selected files. You can run Disk Cleanup manually, or you have set . Disk Cleanup may take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by placing a check... mark in the Recycle Bin). Running the Disk Cleanup Program The Disk Cleanup program frees up to run automatically. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
... box next to the file types listed. 3 Click OK, and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the selected files. You can run Disk Cleanup manually, or you have set . Disk Cleanup may take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by placing a check... mark in the Recycle Bin). Running the Disk Cleanup Program The Disk Cleanup program frees up to run automatically. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
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... Turn on page 22 for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. For information about restoring and updating drivers. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on... your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to press the manual release hole. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The driver may be corrupted or outdated. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and...
... Turn on page 22 for detailed information about removing the DVD drive, refer to the "Removing a Memory Module" section in the "Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC" chapter in the tray. For information about restoring and updating drivers. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Refer to "Updating Drivers" on... your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to press the manual release hole. Manual release hole Troubleshooting Computer Problems 9 The driver may be corrupted or outdated. If you suspect a problem with the label facing up and...
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You can also set them manually. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Choose Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 5 Click System protection. 6 ...
You can also set them manually. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Choose Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 5 Click System protection. 6 ...
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... the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Cables...7 Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC...7 Using surge protection ...7 Connecting the power cord ...7 Setting up the wireless keyboard and mouse 8 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 8 Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 9 Using the wireless keyboard ...9 Using the wireless mouse...11 Replacing batteries in the keyboard or mouse 11 Manually sync...
... the HP TouchSmart PC 1 HP TouchSmart PC Cables...7 Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC...7 Using surge protection ...7 Connecting the power cord ...7 Setting up the wireless keyboard and mouse 8 Turning on the HP TouchSmart PC 8 Using the Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 9 Using the wireless keyboard ...9 Using the wireless mouse...11 Replacing batteries in the keyboard or mouse 11 Manually sync...
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d + + - d - Also has manual keyboard and mouse connect button and indicator. L R S- HP Pocket Media Drive Bay HP printer dock Rear connectors Rear connectors TV signal input connectors Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Video 1394 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Keyboard/Mouse Connect light Keyboard/Mouse Connect button Channel, volume, and mute controls - Audio/video connectors - Video 1394 USB 2.0 USB...
d + + - d - Also has manual keyboard and mouse connect button and indicator. L R S- HP Pocket Media Drive Bay HP printer dock Rear connectors Rear connectors TV signal input connectors Setting Up the HP TouchSmart PC 3 Video 1394 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Keyboard/Mouse Connect light Keyboard/Mouse Connect button Channel, volume, and mute controls - Audio/video connectors - Video 1394 USB 2.0 USB...
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...by pressing the On/Standby button on keyboard or the remote control. 8 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide For more information, see "Turning On Your HP TouchSmart PC for the First Time" in the keyboard or mouse." See "Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse" or "Replacing batteries in the Getting ...Started guide. It takes about 20 minutes to begin using you may have to manually sync them or replace the...
...by pressing the On/Standby button on keyboard or the remote control. 8 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide For more information, see "Turning On Your HP TouchSmart PC for the First Time" in the keyboard or mouse." See "Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse" or "Replacing batteries in the Getting ...Started guide. It takes about 20 minutes to begin using you may have to manually sync them or replace the...
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...in the battery compartment). Reversed batteries may have to manually sync them into a fire. Follow the battery manufacturer's directions for a couple weeks or more information about 5 seconds. The battery life depends on the front of the HP TouchSmart PC lights when the keyboard and mouse are using the...or old batteries with a Class 1 laser beam, which you . See "Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse." The mouse indicator light on the bottom of the mouse blinks when you turn it . 8 With the HP TouchSmart PC turned on, the keyboard/mouse connect indicator on how much the unit ...
...in the battery compartment). Reversed batteries may have to manually sync them into a fire. Follow the battery manufacturer's directions for a couple weeks or more information about 5 seconds. The battery life depends on the front of the HP TouchSmart PC lights when the keyboard and mouse are using the...or old batteries with a Class 1 laser beam, which you . See "Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse." The mouse indicator light on the bottom of the mouse blinks when you turn it . 8 With the HP TouchSmart PC turned on, the keyboard/mouse connect indicator on how much the unit ...
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...may cause the sync to take longer or to time out. The syncing should occur within close proximity (12 inches or 30.5 centimeters) as the HP TouchSmart PC. 3 Using a ball point pen, press and hold the keyboard/mouse Connect button on the front of the mouse, press the Connect button ...the Caps lock indicator light (located on top next to the Caps lock key) starts blinking. Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse Use these steps to manually sync the keyboard or mouse with the HP TouchSmart PC when either unit does not work properly after replacing the batteries. 1 For the mouse only...
...may cause the sync to take longer or to time out. The syncing should occur within close proximity (12 inches or 30.5 centimeters) as the HP TouchSmart PC. 3 Using a ball point pen, press and hold the keyboard/mouse Connect button on the front of the mouse, press the Connect button ...the Caps lock indicator light (located on top next to the Caps lock key) starts blinking. Manually sync the wireless keyboard or mouse Use these steps to manually sync the keyboard or mouse with the HP TouchSmart PC when either unit does not work properly after replacing the batteries. 1 For the mouse only...
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References are coded as black page numbers UG-#. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide, a printed guide, provides information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. How to locate information Locate information by looking in the User Guides folder on your computer. 1 Click the Windows Start ... of your computer and to ease the recovery of your computer. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide and other guides that may occur when you install and use your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want to locate a figure showing where the DVD slot is...
References are coded as black page numbers UG-#. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide, a printed guide, provides information about the HP TouchSmart PC product. How to locate information Locate information by looking in the User Guides folder on your computer. 1 Click the Windows Start ... of your computer and to ease the recovery of your computer. HP TouchSmart PC User Guide (this guide and other guides that may occur when you install and use your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want to locate a figure showing where the DVD slot is...
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...- 9, GS-19 Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting, TM- 16-17 L LAN UG- 17, 18 local area network (LAN) UG- 17 lock Kensington UG- 5 M magicSpot GS-145 manual sync, keyboard and mouse UG- 12 Media Center menu bars GS-80 navigating GS-80 opening with remote control GS-34 playing DVDs GS-112... cursor speed GS-29 panning GS-28 replace batteries UG- 11 setting up UG- 8 storing UG- 1 switching button functions GS-29 using UG- 11 56 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Music GS-89 browse, listen UG- 25 copying music to CD GS-101, GS-102 creating a queue list GS-97 deleting music...
...- 9, GS-19 Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting, TM- 16-17 L LAN UG- 17, 18 local area network (LAN) UG- 17 lock Kensington UG- 5 M magicSpot GS-145 manual sync, keyboard and mouse UG- 12 Media Center menu bars GS-80 navigating GS-80 opening with remote control GS-34 playing DVDs GS-112... cursor speed GS-29 panning GS-28 replace batteries UG- 11 setting up UG- 8 storing UG- 1 switching button functions GS-29 using UG- 11 56 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Music GS-89 browse, listen UG- 25 copying music to CD GS-101, GS-102 creating a queue list GS-97 deleting music...
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... GS-164 how to stop recording GS-164 recording TV standby mode GS-82 recording TV programs manually GS-166 single program or series, canceling GS-164 when two are scheduled for the same time... type of battery to use GS-35 sensor UG- 16 sensor window UG- 1 using GS-34 using with HP SmartCenter UG- 26 using in TV + Movies GS-156 remote control UG- 1, 16 remote sensor GS-35 ...using GS-34 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide GS-5 Return to HP SmartCenter button using UG- 26 rewritable discs, erasing GS-120 router installation UG- 18 Roxio Creator erasing discs ...
... GS-164 how to stop recording GS-164 recording TV standby mode GS-82 recording TV programs manually GS-166 single program or series, canceling GS-164 when two are scheduled for the same time... type of battery to use GS-35 sensor UG- 16 sensor window UG- 1 using GS-34 using with HP SmartCenter UG- 26 using in TV + Movies GS-156 remote control UG- 1, 16 remote sensor GS-35 ...using GS-34 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide GS-5 Return to HP SmartCenter button using UG- 26 rewritable discs, erasing GS-120 router installation UG- 18 Roxio Creator erasing discs ...
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...-163 setting up a download method GS-160 using the More information button GS-159 viewing GS-159 touch screen UG- 21, 23 creating notes in HP TouchSmart Calendar UG- 32 selecting UG- 21 using Tablet PC software UG- 43 using Windows Journal UG- 43 touch screen UG- 1 troubleshooting remote sensor GS-...UG- 8 TV adding missing channels to the guide GS-162 advanced recording options GS-165 editing channels in the guide GS-162 input connectors UG- 4 manually downloading the guide GS-160, GS-161 playback, time shifting GS-156 playing recorded TV programs GS-172, GS-173 recording icons GS-164 recording...
...-163 setting up a download method GS-160 using the More information button GS-159 viewing GS-159 touch screen UG- 21, 23 creating notes in HP TouchSmart Calendar UG- 32 selecting UG- 21 using Tablet PC software UG- 43 using Windows Journal UG- 43 touch screen UG- 1 troubleshooting remote sensor GS-...UG- 8 TV adding missing channels to the guide GS-162 advanced recording options GS-165 editing channels in the guide GS-162 input connectors UG- 4 manually downloading the guide GS-160, GS-161 playback, time shifting GS-156 playing recorded TV programs GS-172, GS-173 recording icons GS-164 recording...