HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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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 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 Audio ...8 CD and DVD...
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 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 Audio ...8 CD and DVD...
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...verification feature compares the data on your computer to create backup discs of important information including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click the Windows Start Button®, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Uninstall a program. The Programs and Features window...create the discs as described in "Creating Recovery Discs" on your computer should problems arise in the future. Depending on your hard disk drive with your computer, you can restore it to ensure it is an exact copy. If you later encounter problems with the data...
...verification feature compares the data on your computer to create backup discs of important information including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click the Windows Start Button®, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Uninstall a program. The Programs and Features window...create the discs as described in "Creating Recovery Discs" on your computer should problems arise in the future. Depending on your hard disk drive with your computer, you can restore it to ensure it is an exact copy. If you later encounter problems with the data...
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... 5 Select the time to finish deleting the selected files. 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 use. 6 Select Start a program and click Next. 7 Under Program/Script, click Browse. 8 Type cleanmgr.exe and ...set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You can run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can be saved. 2 Choose the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in the Recycle Bin). Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 1 Click the Windows...
... 5 Select the time to finish deleting the selected files. 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 use. 6 Select Start a program and click Next. 7 Under Program/Script, click Browse. 8 Type cleanmgr.exe and ...set. 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide You can run Disk Cleanup manually, or you can be saved. 2 Choose the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in the Recycle Bin). Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 1 Click the Windows...
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...and is inserted with space to add more tracks from a network drive to a DVD. Close all programs and windows and then restart your hard disk drive to disc. If you are using a CD-R disc, make space available by removing one or more data files) when recording data. Make sure you... are on a network, copy the files from the list before recording. This information is not recorded on the hard disk drive. An error message appears when capturing video. Verify that...
...and is inserted with space to add more tracks from a network drive to a DVD. Close all programs and windows and then restart your hard disk drive to disc. If you are using a CD-R disc, make space available by removing one or more data files) when recording data. Make sure you... are on a network, copy the files from the list before recording. This information is not recorded on the hard disk drive. An error message appears when capturing video. Verify that...
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... The real-time clock (RTC) battery may have an internal fan. If the problem persists, replace the battery. Reseat the hard disk drive's data and power cables. When drive activity stops, remove the disk and press the spacebar. The computer should start . (continued) Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error...to its original state. Computer does not turn on your computer, make sure other users are not logged in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the...
... The real-time clock (RTC) battery may have an internal fan. If the problem persists, replace the battery. Reseat the hard disk drive's data and power cables. When drive activity stops, remove the disk and press the spacebar. The computer should start . (continued) Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error...to its original state. Computer does not turn on your computer, make sure other users are not logged in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the...
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... Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 If desired, select the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all the programs that you wish to remove and click Uninstall. It is a good idea to group fragmented files together on your computer. NOTE: The Disk Defragmenter program...
... Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 If desired, select the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all the programs that you wish to remove and click Uninstall. It is a good idea to group fragmented files together on your computer. NOTE: The Disk Defragmenter program...
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Completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Additionally, you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in this includes deleting all data files you must remove it before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: Do not delete the ...created. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you can only be used with your computer. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that was not installed on your hard disk drive. The recovery discs you installed since your ...
Completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Additionally, you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in this includes deleting all data files you must remove it before starting the System Recovery program. NOTE: Do not delete the ...created. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you can only be used with your computer. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that was not installed on your hard disk drive. The recovery discs you installed since your ...
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... the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you want to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted. 9 When the Recovery Manager finishes, remove the last disc. 10 Click Finish to your hard disk drive. Then, turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer...
... the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you want to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted. 9 When the Recovery Manager finishes, remove the last disc. 10 Click Finish to your hard disk drive. Then, turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - Part Replacement Instructions
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...;oor, use a static dissipative work inside your computer, ground yourself by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). E F C 4 Remove the four screws (G) from the cage, and lift the hard disk drive from the chassis. B A A 3 On the hard disk drive cage, loosen the two bottom screws (C) three turns, remove the two top screws (D), lift the cage up the vertical cover (B), and...
...;oor, use a static dissipative work inside your computer, ground yourself by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). E F C 4 Remove the four screws (G) from the cage, and lift the hard disk drive from the chassis. B A A 3 On the hard disk drive cage, loosen the two bottom screws (C) three turns, remove the two top screws (D), lift the cage up the vertical cover (B), and...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - User Guide
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... HP TouchSmart PC 45 Preparing the HP TouchSmart PC 45 Before opening the HP TouchSmart PC 46 After closing the HP TouchSmart PC 46 Removing the rear cover ...47 Replacing the rear cover ...48 Removing the vertical cover ...48 Replacing the vertical cover ...49 Adding Memory...49 Removing a memory module...49 Installing a memory module ...50 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 51 Removing the hard...
... HP TouchSmart PC 45 Preparing the HP TouchSmart PC 45 Before opening the HP TouchSmart PC 46 After closing the HP TouchSmart PC 46 Removing the rear cover ...47 Replacing the rear cover ...48 Removing the vertical cover ...48 Replacing the vertical cover ...49 Adding Memory...49 Removing a memory module...49 Installing a memory module ...50 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 51 Removing the hard...
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... . Photo printer exit - You can safely remove the drive when the activity light on the drive is a hard disk drive that you purchase separately. the print exits out of the front of the Getting Started guide. 6 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide HP Pocket Media D rive Press to pop out and then remove the drive. Press the Eject button to eject...
... . Photo printer exit - You can safely remove the drive when the activity light on the drive is a hard disk drive that you purchase separately. the print exits out of the front of the Getting Started guide. 6 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide HP Pocket Media D rive Press to pop out and then remove the drive. Press the Eject button to eject...
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...opens. 36 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Or Press Folder. Some of your picture. A check mark appears when the photo is selected. Searching for pictures with any new photos that have been added to your hard disk drive. Select the date of the editing features include removing red-eye, ...cropping, and rotating images. 1 Open HP Photosmart Touch. 2 Click anywhere on a photo (except on the circle on the left...
...opens. 36 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Or Press Folder. Some of your picture. A check mark appears when the photo is selected. Searching for pictures with any new photos that have been added to your hard disk drive. Select the date of the editing features include removing red-eye, ...cropping, and rotating images. 1 Open HP Photosmart Touch. 2 Click anywhere on a photo (except on the circle on the left...
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... to the equipment, do any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, external hard disk drives) from the rear of the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can result in this order before removing the rear or vertical cover of the HP TouchSmart PC. 5 Disconnect all peripherals such as LAN). 2 Reconnect all other attached cables from the...
... to the equipment, do any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, external hard disk drives) from the rear of the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can result in this order before removing the rear or vertical cover of the HP TouchSmart PC. 5 Disconnect all peripherals such as LAN). 2 Reconnect all other attached cables from the...
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...until the rear of the cover is flush with the holes in a pocket behind the monitor is necessary when removing or replacing the hard disk drive. 1 See "Opening and Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on the front of the vertical cover. This lever is located in the chassis, and then replace the... two screws. Removing the vertical cover This procedure is accessible. 3 While holding down the lever on page 45. CAUTION: ...
...until the rear of the cover is flush with the holes in a pocket behind the monitor is necessary when removing or replacing the hard disk drive. 1 See "Opening and Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on the front of the vertical cover. This lever is located in the chassis, and then replace the... two screws. Removing the vertical cover This procedure is accessible. 3 While holding down the lever on page 45. CAUTION: ...
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... data loss. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC to load the factory-installed files. Screws Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC 51 Screw (remove) Screw (remove) Power cable Data cable Screw (loosen 3 turns) Screw (loosen 3 turns) 3 Remove the two top screws from the hard disk drive cage. 4 Lift the cage up your HP TouchSmart PC for details...
... data loss. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC to load the factory-installed files. Screws Upgrading the HP TouchSmart PC 51 Screw (remove) Screw (remove) Power cable Data cable Screw (loosen 3 turns) Screw (loosen 3 turns) 3 Remove the two top screws from the hard disk drive cage. 4 Lift the cage up your HP TouchSmart PC for details...
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... bottom screws. 6 Complete the procedures to remove the hard disk drive, if necessary. Replacing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to replace the vertical cover and close the HP TouchSmart PC. See "Opening and Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 51. 2 Place the hard disk drive into the chassis. See "Removing the hard disk drive" on page 45. 52 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide
... bottom screws. 6 Complete the procedures to remove the hard disk drive, if necessary. Replacing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to replace the vertical cover and close the HP TouchSmart PC. See "Opening and Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 51. 2 Place the hard disk drive into the chassis. See "Removing the hard disk drive" on page 45. 52 HP TouchSmart PC User Guide
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...finding UG- 25 Guide, see Television Program Guide H Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting, TM- 12 Hard Disk Drive upgrade UG- 51 Hardware Installation Troubleshooting, TM- 12-13 Hardware...HP Pocket Media Drive GS-67 bay UG- 6 using UG- 6 HP printer Y-cable UG- 5 HP SmartCalendar adding user accounts UG- 32 creating voice notes UG- 33 deleting an event UG- 32 using UG- 25, 29 HP SmartCenter accessing the two-day weather forecast UG- 27 adding or removing... what is, using UG- 24 HP SmartCenter button UG- 2 using to open HP SmartCenter UG- 26 HP Total Care Advisor GS-17 HP TouchSmart PC screen cleaning UG- 23 I...
...finding UG- 25 Guide, see Television Program Guide H Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting, TM- 12 Hard Disk Drive upgrade UG- 51 Hardware Installation Troubleshooting, TM- 12-13 Hardware...HP Pocket Media Drive GS-67 bay UG- 6 using UG- 6 HP printer Y-cable UG- 5 HP SmartCalendar adding user accounts UG- 32 creating voice notes UG- 33 deleting an event UG- 32 using UG- 25, 29 HP SmartCenter accessing the two-day weather forecast UG- 27 adding or removing... what is, using UG- 24 HP SmartCenter button UG- 2 using to open HP SmartCenter UG- 26 HP Total Care Advisor GS-17 HP TouchSmart PC screen cleaning UG- 23 I...
HP TouchSmart IQ770 Desktop PC - Warranty and Support Guide (1 year-hardware)
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...product from which they are warranted to any defective component. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. THAT ...MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE HP HARDWARE PRODUCT. Exclusions HP does not warrant that...
...product from which they are warranted to any defective component. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. THAT ...MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE HP HARDWARE PRODUCT. Exclusions HP does not warrant that...