Compaq Presario 8000 Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guid
Compaq Presario 8000 - Desktop PC Manual
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Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guide System Recovery If you need to restore the original software on your PC... can recover the information directly from the hard drive more quickly If you want a set of recovery CDs, you can create them from this recovery partition using ... -
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... MANDATORY STATUATORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected ... -
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... pc back ...5 pc front...7 connecting the modem ...7 upgrading your 56k modem ...9 setting up the ethernet connection ...9 turning on your pc for ... to use your software ...15 using the desktop...16 using the start menu ...16 using compaq organize software...17 learning to use your pc...17 using the ... -
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... getting help...41 help and support center ...41 instant support ...41 using compaq connections ...42 getting messages ...42 turning off messages ...42 re-enabling messages...43 resolving problems ...43 upgrading and servicing the pc...43 warranty & support guide...43 online guides ...44 web sites ... -
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...50 using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives ...52 handling cds/dvds...52 inserting... virus protection programs...67 increasing available hard disk drive space ...68 unavailable hard......69 removing desktop icons ...70 cleaning up your hard disk drive ...70 troubleshooting ...71 using application recovery... -
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... ...91 preparing the pc ...91 removing or upgrading a drive ...94 locating drive positions ...95 removing a drive ...95 replacing or adding a drive...99 upgrading or replacing memory...102 removing a memory module ...102 replacing or adding a memory module ...103 removing or installing ... -
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finding answers to commonly asked questions In this User's Guide, you can find answers to questions about ..., page 67 Going back a day (System Restore), page 86 Recovering your PC, ...PC. Your PC may look different from the illustrations in this guide. The monitor and the speakers are sold separately. ... -
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... power supply is not user-serviceable. To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD ... -
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setting up your pc putting your pc together Follow the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. When placing your PC, consider an ergonomic arrangement of the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. ... -
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... monitor. Turn on the PC. Turn on the speakers. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the initial windows until you see the desktop. Refer to "turning... your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information. 0-15˚ 50-70... -
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... & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter... Audio in Modem (to telephone line wall jack) Telephone A B C D E F G H K L M N SERIAL ETHERNET OUT IN O P setting up your pc 5 -
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NOTE: PCs use software drivers to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use) peripheral, memory, or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for the device. NOTE: For peripherals that are not Plug and Play, follow the ... -
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...The front of your computer has the drives, the On button and hard disk drive activity indicator light.... PC features and connector positions may vary. A B C D E F G H K L Top optical drive Second optical drive Diskette (floppy) drive On light On button Hard disk drive activity indicator light FireWire... -
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...to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. See "setting up the ethernet connection" on page 9 if you are connecting through a LAN.... -
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...PC is turned off. upgrading your 56k modem Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Warranty & Support Guide, click the support link, type modem upgrade into the Search box, and then ... -
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...not plug the telephone service line cable or modem cable into the Ethernet connector. Although... the other end of the Ethernet cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub. NOTE... connect PCs to a network. 3 With the PC turned on, check the lights next to the Ethernet connector for status... -
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... models only). Register so you can receive changes, updates, and support. You can register any of these ways: • Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions. • Register online at http://www.compaq.com/register turning off the pc For best ... -
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... the Internet automatically, if you set it to do so. To put the PC in standby mode manually: 1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard, if it is present. The screen goes dark, ... resort. Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 2 Turn on the PC again. 12 user's guide -
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hibernation mode When the PC is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that is in PC memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC again, your programs, folders, and documents... -
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... new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need ... the Protect My PC icon on your desktop and review the products and services offered under Move My Data. 14 user's guide -
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...labeled with a question mark icon on your keyboard (select models only), to open the built-in Help and Support Center. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Software programs included with the PC may vary by model ... -
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... button D All Programs Select programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. D A B C Click Presario Info Center to view information about your PC. (See "learning to ... -
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... and information about your PC (select models only): 1 Click Start. 2 Choose Help and Support. 3 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. For onscreen instructions to run tests for PC-related problems or to get help from a Support analyst, open Instant ... -
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... item, and then release the mouse button. (If you have problems dropping the item into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to ...another folder. If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be... -
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...PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in ... view it or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in PC Help & Tools, ... includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a... -
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... press the scroll wheel button again. NOTE: Autoscrolling does not work with some software programs. panning 1 Press and hold down the center scroll wheel button. 2... pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. 20 user's guide -
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... is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. switching mouse button functions To ... mouse buttons: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware,... motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other ... -
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... track, record, and eject the disc tray (for two drives). Mute speaker sound. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Get support information. Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. internet keyboard 2 This keyboard enables you to: Connect ... -
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... status. A The lights (LEDs) turn on to indicate (left to right) the number lock on, the capitals lock on, and the scroll lock on. B The ... keyboard C Wireless mouse A B C A light (D) on the receiver indicates receiver activity. A B C D Number lock on Caps lock on Scroll lock on Receiver activity A... -
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... F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a... times. Other function key operations vary by software program. edit keys l l The edit keys ...cursor on your screen. They function differently with some software programs. 24 user's guide -
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arrow keys l l The arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to...• When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. • When the Num... -
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... for its status: Icon Name Num Lock Description Numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. Caps ...These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. 26 user's guide -
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Compaq A B C D E F G H K M N P R S T V W l l NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure Key A Icon Feature ... seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens ... -
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... turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons: Press ...button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume. Turns speaker sound on and off. S T V W media control keys a open and close disc tray(s) b... -
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... E-mail Offers Entertainment My Presario Shopping A B C D E F G H NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of..., and reviews. Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety .... B C D E F G H Help Search E-mail Offers Entertainment My Presario Shopping learning the basics 29 -
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...Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other ... Click OK when you are done. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings. adjusting the monitor To change the screen resolution:... -
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... Printers receive instructions from your PC via software called printer drivers. In many cases your PC automatically finds the...not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver that it requires. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and ... -
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... area. Internet Explorer Web browser. Outlook Express e-mail software program. 56K modem and modem software (upgrade ready). Ethernet connector. Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet. about the internet The Internet is a group of computers that ... -
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...telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (Local Area Network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)....and groups have created millions of Web pages in support of their activities. A Web page is a file or... http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, ... -
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...instructions. • If you will be using a network, high-speed, or broadband connection, refer to "setting up the ethernet connection" on page 9... the Internet, you must sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Compaq has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up ... -
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...DSL or cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. To open... All Programs. Choose Online Services. 3 Click Easy Internet Sign-up. Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Your modem cable must be connected to the telephone service line in order for ... -
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...go to a different Web site by entering its address (such as http://www.compaq.com) in the address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on your ...Or, you can use the browser Search tool to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web. searching the internet Most browser programs ... -
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... set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the user doesn't know ... Advisor: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present. 3 Double-click Internet Options. 4 Click the ... -
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sending and receiving e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) allows you to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. Your PC comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Outlook Express (select models only). You may also use e-mail programs from other vendors. ... -
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... the Help menu within the program. if your isp provides the e-mail program Follow the ISP's instructions to install its Web browser and e-mail program and to set up and use your e-... account. You will then be able to send and receive e-mail when your PC is connected to your ISP. 40 user's guide -
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...the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or Click Start on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose Compaq Presario PC Help. instant support When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models ... -
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...select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by Compaq to bring you important information ...service is off. To turn off the Compaq Connections Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All ...Compaq Connections. 5 Click Disable Compaq Connections. The service is turned off until you re... -
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...-enabling messages When you re-enable the Compaq Connections Service, the service runs whenever you .... To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable Compaq Connections icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click ... Connections. 5 Click Re-enable Compaq Connections. resolving problems For help on general and ... -
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... view online manuals for your PC: 1 Type the Support Web address from your Warranty & Support Guide into your... search box, type your product name and number (Compaq 2000, for example) and click the search...for your PC. NOTE: Online manuals are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do ... -
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working with sound, pictures, and video using speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models ... system to the PC and then configure the audio software for sound output. Refer to "connecting a multi-... speaker system to your pc" on page 46. working with sound, pictures, and video 45 -
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... icon on the taskbar, click Start, choose Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the ...the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, ... -
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... the following procedure. configuring the multi-channel sound manager 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose .... 3 Choose Music. 4 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager and then click Multi... Configuration tab. 6 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for example, 6/5.1 speaker... -
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3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker ...), click the Test button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop. 5...this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices,... -
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... window, and then click Advanced Controls. 7 To make finer adjustments to the sound, click the Advanced button, and then select the (Microphone) 1 Mic...2-channel audio system. Refer to "configuring the multi-channel sound manager" on page 47 to set the audio configuration. ... -
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... of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible on the front of the PC. It...which accept the memory cards and the microdrive disk drive. Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type ...one time. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. When you insert media,... -
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...copy files from or to the media. 3 When you are done, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the inuse light ... type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard ...(upper right) E (lower right) B (upper left) working with sound, pictures, and video 51 -
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... cd, dvd, and diskette drives your drive options Your PC has ...+RW/+R or "dvd writer" Combination Drive or Combo drive What it does Reads audio and... DVD discs. Combines the functions of two drives into one. There are two versions... and a CD-RW drive. Reads and writes to a 3.5" diskette (floppy disk... -
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... CAUTION: Use only standard shaped discs in your drives. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-...discs or business card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your PC turned on, press the Eject button (A) near the drive to open the disc tray. A A IN 2 Remove the CD/DVD from... -
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... Jukebox or Windows Media Player) that controls the drive. Or • Pressing the media control open/close button or ... (select models only). Or • Pressing the Eject button on the drive, if it is accessible. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 ...-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. 54 user's guide -
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.... 4 When you are ready to remove the diskette, check that the light on the drive is off. This indicates that the PC is not writing to the diskette. 5 ... jukebox MusicMatch Jukebox lets you: Play music CDs. Record digital music files to your hard disk drive. Create music CDs by using your CD-RW ... -
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... or movie DVDs using this software. Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. You can use Windows Media Player to: • Record digital music files to your hard disk drive. • Create music CDs by using your ... DVD movies (if your PC has a DVD drive). To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD ... -
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... double-click its song title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control the CD by using the media...WinDVD Player program uses a DVD drive (select models only) to run software from CDs or DVDs, play... WinDVD Player: 1 Insert the disc into the DVD drive. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the ... -
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... starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a disc in the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All ... playing a movie full screen and the WinDVD control panel is hidden, you can redisplay it... title appears onscreen. • To move the WinDVD control panel, place the mouse pointer on the panel ... -
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... without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region. WARNING: You can ..., CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. CD-R discs are compatible with more players than ... CDs, refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow! software program. working with sound, pictures, and video 59 -
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getting started with recordnow! NOTE: The CD-RW or DVD Writer drive is available on select models only. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs...CD for Car or Home CD Player • Exact Copy • Jukebox CD 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish recording your disc. 60 user's guide -
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creating a data cd Use RecordNow! to copy a data disc or to copy personal data files from your hard disk drive. Insert a blank or an appendable disc to copy to. To ... player, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive. CD-R discs are compatible with more players than CD-RW discs ... -
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... Places list and then double-click the disc drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc ...RW discs do not work in the DVD Writer drive. For steps to view a movie, see "playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player" on page 57. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box ... -
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... arrangements, depending on the connection jacks on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In jack on the TV to the S-video jack on the back of the PC. A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video jack C A B working with sound, pictures, and video 63 -
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...cable is only needed if there is no composite video jack on the back of the PC. 3 To have sound come from your TV instead of from your PC, plug an audio cable into the Audio...and plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio Out jack (green connector) on the back of the PC. 64 user's guide -
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... the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the ...+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. working with sound, pictures, and video 65 -
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... the TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable from the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the computer. 66 user's guide -
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... between the electrical outlet and the PC power cord. using virus protection programs Compaq provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only). A PC virus can destroy information on the hard disk drive. You can get a virus from infected files that ... -
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...Your PC comes with preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up ... disk space available. unavailable hard disk drive space Preloaded software programs and a ... system recovery image is in a partitioned area of the hard disk drive; this disk space is usually not ... -
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.... 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local). Information displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to... to see the capacity and free space sizes. emptying the recycle bin When you delete a file from the hard disk drive, it goes to the Recycle Bin. You can retrieve files from ... -
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... Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. cleaning up your hard disk drive As you use your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, .... 3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you want to clean, and click ... -
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...: Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Diskette (Floppy) Drive Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access ... to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. troubleshooting 71 -
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... is dirty. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Solution Reinsert the disc with the label facing up. Wait at least 30...Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from most PC stores. Driver program may be corrupted. Force the software to reinstall it by doing the following: 1 Click ... -
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... you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc.... the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette ... -
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... and the arrow on the top pointing into the drive, and then push the diskette in until ... Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Use another ..., verify that you are using the correct drive letter. Replace the diskette. To format the diskette: 1 Click... -
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... ? button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Hard disk drive error message displays. Part of hard disk drive has failed or is about to fail.... -
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... you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver. 1 Click Start and choose Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and ... not working properly. 6 If there is an old or unnecessary device driver listed in the Device Manager, this may be causing the device conflict... -
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... If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. You ... Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num ... keys in the number keys group. Use the Print menu item in the program. Replace the two ... -
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... to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to your PC. Replace the two AA alkaline batteries in the mouse; then set the ID channel ... -
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...modules were installed in the wrong location. Hard disk drive is damaged. Solution Ensure that cables..., or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power... & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems... -
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...You need recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) for some repairs that use the Compaq Application Recovery program or the Compaq System Recovery program. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box... need them. You should also make the Compaq Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities... -
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... can reinstall individual factoryinstalled application programs and driver programs by using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models...System Recovery program or the Compaq Application Recovery program, use System Restore. NOTE: Your PC hard disk drive contains the System Recovery image ... -
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... work. A device driver does not work. PC stops responding or does not work. You replaced the hard disk drive or removed the partition. Microsoft System Restore 1 1 Application Recovery program 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 using application recovery... -
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... copy was placed for your convenience. We call this part of your hard drive the "recovery partition." The recovery partition takes ... extra space available on your hard drive, you can delete the recovery partition using a special software tool. 5 Do not delete your hard drive partition unless you ... -
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... of the original PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The discs set contains the operating system, drivers, and application software that were .... 5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The creator window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each... -
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...place. system restore WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq System Recovery program. If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC ... -
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...Perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. If Compaq Application Recovery appears in the folder, your... or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the Compaq... Compaq Application Recovery, and then click Yes. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver... -
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... (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may want to use the Compaq System Recovery... your use. In the unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in... discs to reinstall the operating system and software on the hard disk drive. See "system recovery ... -
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... enter the System Recovery program: When the black screen with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on ... function completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive. The program performs a full System ..., and drivers from the recovery discs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not ... -
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... a recovery partition. Insert the remaining discs when directed. Or • If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full System Recovery. Insert the .... 12 Copy data files that you saved on the backup CD or diskette you made to your hard disk drive. 90 user's guide -
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... internal parts of the PC and installing components. NOTE: The procedures for the S0000 and 8000 series models are the same except where noted. IN 8000 series model and S0000 series model preparing the pc Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you need ... -
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... panel to the PC chassis. Slide the access panel back (2) about 1 inch (2.5 cm), and then lift it up and off the unit. removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model 92 user's guide -
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WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis. removing the pc access panel on the 8000 series 8 Remove the front bezel by following the appropriate ... the bezel, and then pull it from the chassis (2). removing the front bezel from the S0000 series upgrading and servicing the... -
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... rotate the front bezel away from the chassis to release it (2). removing the front bezel from the 8000 series removing or upgrading a drive Depending on your PC configuration, you...RW drive DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive Hard disk drive Diskette drive 7-In-1 memory card reader (select... -
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...+RW/+R, CDROM, CD-RW drive, or 7-In-1 memory card reader (select models only) 3 Diskette (floppy) drive 4 Hard disk drive drive positions on the S0000/8000 series (S0000 shown) removing a drive 1 Locate the drive you want to remove. 2... -
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disconnecting the 7-in-1 memory card reader cable disconnecting the diskette (floppy) drive cables disconnecting the hard disk drive cables 96 user's guide -
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... the chassis.) removing a drive from the S0000 series • To release an optical drive or diskette drive from the chassis of the 8000 series, slide the drive lock mechanism (1) ... out of the drive bay (2). removing an optical or diskette drive from the 8000 series upgrading and servicing the pc 97 -
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...drive out of the drive bay (3). 4 1 3 2 removing a hard disk drive from the 8000 series 5 For both the S0000 and 8000 series, if you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, remove the four screws (4) (two on each side) from the ... -
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... S0000 and 8000 series, except when you are replacing a diskette drive on the 8000 series, or the 7-In-1 memory card reader on the S0000 series. If you ... guide the drive into its proper position in the bay. • When replacing a drive on the S0000 and 8000 series, place the screws that you removed ... -
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... guide screws with the guide slots, until it snaps into place. sliding the drive into the drive bay on the S0000/8000 (S0000 shown) 3 Reconnect the power and data cables to your drive as indicated in the following illustrations. reconnecting the ... -
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... in "reassembling the pc" on page 107. 5 Turn on the PC. reassembling the diskette adapter To replace or add a new diskette (floppy) drive on the 8000 series, you need to reassemble the adapter around the diskette drive. (The S0000 series does not ... -
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... on page 99, and begin with step 1. 3 2 2 1 4 2 replacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series upgrading or replacing memory Your PC comes ... slots in the PC. The procedures for upgrading or replacing these modules are the same for the S0000 and 8000 series. removing a memory module ... -
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NOTE: The location and number of memory modules may vary slightly by model. 3 Open ... Lift the memory module (2) from the memory slot. removing a memory module replacing or adding a memory module ...module socket (1). opening the latches on the memory module socket upgrading and servicing the pc 103 -
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... to your PC. Component configurations vary by model. Expansion cards you can replace or add to your PC include: Modem Network Interface Card (NIC) Graphics Card Sound Card FireWire (IEEE 1394) Auxiliary Card A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, ... -
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... series 3 Inside the PC on either the S0000 or 8000 series, locate the expansion slots on the system board. • If you have the 8000 series, continue to step 4. • If you have the S0000 ...chassis. 5 Remove the expansion card from either an S0000 or 8000 series by holding the card at each end ... -
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...1 If you are replacing or adding a new expansion card, in either the S0000 or 8000 series, align the ...cover screw. 3 For both the S0000 and 8000 series, if you have replaced an expansion card, ...• If you have an 8000 series, skip to step 5. 4 For the S0000 series, replace the expansion cover bracket ... -
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...into place (2). 1 2 replacing the front bezel on the S0000 series • To replace the front bezel on the 8000 series, lay the chassis on the side with the ... the bezel toward the chassis (1) until it snaps into place. replacing the front bezel on the 8000 series upgrading and servicing the pc 107 -
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2 For either the S0000 or 8000 series, place the side access panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it into ... replacing the side access panel on the S0000 series replacing the side access panel on the 8000 series 3 Reconnect the power cable (1) to the PC, and plug the cable into an ... -
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... DVD, 59 creating CDs, 59, 61, 62 drive types, 52 Eject button, 53 handling, 52 ...42 Compaq keyboard button, 27 Compaq Organize, 17 A access panel removing, 92 replacing, 108 adding drive, 99 adjusting... mouse, 20 available hard disk space increasing, 68 B browsing the Internet, 37 buttons Compaq, 27 ... -
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...click, 20 drive locations, 7 types, 52 drive locations, 95 drive lock, 97, 98 driver recovery, 82 driver rollback.... See diskette floppy drive, 55 front bezel removing (8000), 94 removing (S0000), 93 replacing (8000), 107 replacing (S0000), 107 G go back a day. See System Restore 112 user's guide... -
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troubleshooting, 78 using, 19 wireless, 19 Multi-channel Sound Manager, 45,..., 28 N Net. See Internet, about network interface about, 9 no sound, 72 O Off button....17 no sound, 72 not working, 77 organizing information, 17 problem turning... no sound, 72 PC not working, 77 printer, 79 troubleshooting, 71... -
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... icons, 70 removing unneeded software, 69 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 4 replacing drives, 99 resolution, ...38 RJ-45 port, 9 rollback, driver, 81 running tests, 41 automatic, 13 manual, 12 Start button,... 69 solving common problems, 71 sound manager, multi-channel, 45, 46 sound, troubleshooting, 72 ... -
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volume adjusting, 46, 72 adjusting microphone, 49 controls, 28 show Volume icon on taskbar, 46 Volume Control settings window, 46 ..., 56 creating CDs, 61 Help, 57, 62 Windows XP, 15 device drivers, 79 Help, 44 WinDVD, 47 control panel, 58 starting, 57 wireless keyboard, 23 wireless mouse, 19 working ...