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    user's guide
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    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 only. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of
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    software and hardware devices 14 transferring your old pc information and files to your new pc 14 learning the basics 15 beginning to use your software 15 using the desktop 16 using the start menu 16 using hp organize software 17 learning to use your pc 17 using the all programs menu 18
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    updates from hp 38 getting messages 38 turning off messages 38 re-enabling messages 39 resolving problems 39 upgrading and servicing the pc 39 warranty & support guide 39 online guides 40 web sites about your pc 40 microsoft windows xp operating system 40 working with sound, pictures, and
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    with digital images 46 using hp image zone 46 about the pc 69 protecting your pc from power surges 69 using virus protection programs 69 increasing available hard disk drive space 70 unavailable hard disk drive space 70 emptying the recycle bin 71 uninstalling programs 71 removing desktop
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    troubleshooting 73 using application recovery and system recovery 85 creating recovery cds/dvds 88 using recovery cd-dvd creator 89 using the recovery tools cd 90 system restore 90 application recovery 91 system recovery 92 starting system recovery if the pc is responding 92 starting system
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    , page 69 • Going back a day (System Restore), page 90 • Recovering your PC, page 85 NOTE: This guide contains details on options that may not be included with your PC. Your PC may look different from the illustrations in this guide. The monitor and the speakers are sold separately. Speakers may be
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    the PC near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your PC's your PC into the AC outlet before line before unplugging your PC from the AC power damage your PC and void any implied removing your PC cover. WARNING: Do not operate the PC with metal part of the PC. Place cards on a conductive foam pad or
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    power cord to the power outlet, but do not turn on the monitor. Connect the monitor cable to the PC. 3 Position the keyboard and the mouse and connect each to the PC. NOTE: Your PC uses active speakers only. Active speakers have a power cord and connect to the green Audio Out connector on
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    details. 6 Turn on the 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 on your pc for the first time" on page 10 for details. 7 Restart the PC: Click the Start button on the taskbar, click
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    It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on
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    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 instructions that came with your peripheral device to load for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates. 6 user's guide
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    Your PC features and connector positions may vary. A CD storage B CD-ROM or CD I Microphone K On button/indicator M Hard disk drive activity indicator light N Door opened to show connectors pc front The front of your computer has the drives, the On button and hard disk drive activity indicator light
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    ISP for specifics on your PC may not come with a modem. Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. Before you can connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes using telephone dial-up, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem, which is inside the PC
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    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 click the arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions provided
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    connector (A) on the back of the PC. WARNING: Do not plug the telephone service line cable or modem cable into the Ethernet PC makes preparations. (It may take up to 30 minutes to set up the language on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 10 user's guide
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    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://register.hp.com turning off the pc For best results, turn off the PC without pressing any buttons on
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    faxes while in standby mode, if you set it to do so. • Your PC can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from 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
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    To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold down the Shift key on the keyboard, and click Hibernate. NOTE: If Hibernate is not present, you can set up your PC for hibernation; refer to steps 1 through 6 of "automatic standby or
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    overview article, Files and Settings Transfer Wizard overview. This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC. Or, as an alternative, double-click the Protect My PC icon on your desktop and review the products and services offered under Move My Data. 14 user
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    desktop on the monitor and controls your PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs, such as a word processing program, which performs specific functions. Information about using software and about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is in the printed manuals
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    desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Help and Support (select models only) Easy Internet Sign-up Recovery Use it to View onscreen Help information about your PC. Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Start Application or System Recovery. HP
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    Help and Support. 3 Choose HP Pavilion PC Help. For onscreen instructions to run tests for PC-related problems or to get help from a Support analyst, open Instant Support (select models only): 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click HP Instant Support. 3 Click Request
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    programs menu To find the software programs on your PC: 1 Choose Start. 2 Choose All Programs. organizing 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 the folder.) To copy an shortcut. 18 user's guide
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    4 Click an item to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in PC Help & Tools, your PC has no onscreen guides. using the mouse Your PC includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to sense
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    . Refer to "switching mouse button functions" on page 21. If your mouse does not work properly, refer to "troubleshooting" on page 73. scrolling Click the left mouse button to place the cursor in a document, and then: • is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. 20 user's guide
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    illustrations and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. internet keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless. (See "wireless keyboard set" on page 24 for a description of the wireless set.) Some keyboards do not have the
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    's guide This keyboard enables you to: • Mute speaker sound. • Search for information on the Internet. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. • Place the PC into standby to save power. • Get support information
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    or next track, and eject the disc tray (top drive only). • Place the PC into standby to save power. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Mute speaker sound. • Get support information. • Print. standard keyboard A BC This keyboard enables you to: • Adjust speaker
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    cable, to communicate with your PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A B C A light (D) on the receiver indicates receiver activity. ABC D If your keyboard does not work properly, refer to "troubleshooting" on page 73. standard keyboard
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    function keys l l The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a search window. F1 and F3 are available at all times. Other function key operations vary by software
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    as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. Scroll Lock Scroll function is locked. special keyboard buttons l l 26 user's guide There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on
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    , press the Esc key, or press standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be
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    can be turned Volume Up and indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Down Volume Up and Down buttons: buttons) increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume. W Mute Turns speaker sound on and off. a open and close disc tray(s) b record c play or pause
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    than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC (select models only). You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart
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    using the printer. Printers receive instructions from your PC via software called printer drivers. In many cases your PC automatically finds the necessary printer driver. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver that it requires. You can
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    ISP). ISPs are businesses that give you access to the Internet, and most of them provide electronic mail service (e-mail). ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for their services. When your PC connects to the Internet, it is actually communicating with the ISP's Internet computer. The ISP verifies your
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    speed, or broadband connection, refer to "setting up the ethernet connection" on page 9 for instructions. 2 Choose an ISP. Before you can connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for
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    for any specific software and hardware you may need. To open Easy Internet Sign-up: Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. Choose Online Services. 3 Click Easy Internet Sign-up. Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Your
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    hp.com) in the address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or, you can use the browser Search tool to search for references to a specific the Search box. 5 Click Search. The PC connects to the Internet (if needed), performs page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is
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    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. Some ISPs
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    user's guide sending Your ISP receives e-mail messages for you automatically, even when your PC is turned off. The ISP then stores your messages until you connect 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
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    Start on the taskbar and choose Help and Support. 2 Choose HP Pavilion PC Help. instant support When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use Instant Support (select models only). With Instant Support you can run tests or submit a problem for help over the Internet. When you submit
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    alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. The Updates from HP Support messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. Refer to your Warranty & Support Guide for Web site information. getting messages
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    problems you may be experiencing, refer to "troubleshooting" on page 73. upgrading and servicing the pc Information about the internal parts of the PC chassis is in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. warranty & support guide The Warranty & Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC
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    a list of manuals for your PC. NOTE: Online manuals are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have online manuals. web sites about your pc Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty & Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type
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    power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power Connect your speaker system to the PC and then configure the audio software for sound output. Refer to "connecting a multi-channel
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    the sound level pc front" on page 7 for the location of the connectors. 1 Turn off the PC and the speakers. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.) 3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on the speaker system. 42 user's guide
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    Sound Manager and then click Multi-channel Sound Manager again. The Audio Configuration window opens. NOTE: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels): 1 Insert a DVD, or start
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    PC, you do not need to perform this procedure. 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. NOTE: If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds , place a check in the Microphone check box. 5 Click OK. 44 user's guide
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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 Boost speaker system. To use the microphone connector on the back of the PC with a multi-channel audio speaker system, you must disconnect the cables
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    a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture memory card reader" on page 48. using hp image zone HP Image Zone is an easy-to-use HP Image Zone: • Click the HP Image Zone icon on your desktop. Or • Click Start on the taskbar and click My Pictures. The HP
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    to the HP Instant Share website an online service. For more your PC and HP Image Zone software and the Microsoft My Pictures directory. Clicking My Pictures in the Start Menu will automatically open HP Image Zone unless you use this button to turn it off. For more information on using the HP
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    selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the 7-In-1 memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake ). Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. 48 user's guide
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    light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. A steady light indicates that the PC is not reading or writing the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the In- (lower left) D (upper right) D (upper right) E (lower right) B (upper left) working with sound, pictures, and video 49
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    use light F Upper slot G Lower slot 50 user's guide 2-slot memory card reader CompactFlash I/II F A G ) G (lower) G (lower) G (lower) using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives your drive options Your PC has one or more of the following drives: Drive CD-ROM CD-RW or "cd writer" DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R
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    button (A) near the drive to open the disc tray. A A B NOTE: On some PCs, the drive is located behind a door (B) on the front of the PC. 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding the disc edges only. 3 Gently facing up for the side you want to play. working with sound, pictures, and video 51
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    tray into the PC. Or • Clicking CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button You cannot eject the disc tray when the PC is off. 2 Holding on to the Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. using the combo drive The combination drive is available on
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    to the diskette. Refer to the Windows Explorer section of Windows Help for instructions on copying files to and from a diskette. 4 When you are ready or the information stored on it. playing cds and dvds Your PC includes software that lets you: • Play music CDs by using sound, pictures, and video 53
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    media player You can play audio CDs or movie DVDs using this software. Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. You can use Windows Media buttons on the keyboard (select models). 3 When you click the Media Guide or the Radio Tuner features, Windows Media Player connects to the Internet and
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    ability to jump to the next chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. Frame: A single image in a movie is called a frame. Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the working with sound, pictures, and video 55
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    printed on the DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region. 56 user's guide
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    country/region. creating (burning) cds with recordnow! NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the by national copyright law. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your PC has recording software and you can with sound, pictures, and video 57
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    or Home CD Player • Exact Copy • Jukebox CD 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish recording your disc. creating a data cd Use RecordNow! to copy project option: • Data Disc • Exact Copy • Erase Disc 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish. You can add new data files to a CD-R or CD-RW
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    HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright law. Your PC Copy to CD or Device. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select the music files and the CD or sound, pictures, and video 59
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    to view a movie, see "playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player" on page 55. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box (select models). using a tv as a monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can connect it to a television to
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    TV has a composite video jack and your PC has only an S-video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV and to an Svideo adapter cable. Connect the S-video adapter cable to the S-video jack on the back of the PC. D C A B working with sound, pictures, and video 61
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    where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.) Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC desktop appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 62 user's guide
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    you viewed the PC image on just When the PC image appears on 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 PC may have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC PC. Your PC may look different from the one
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    opening at the back of the bay (D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral in the bay. 64 user's guide
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    3 Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord for the peripheral device into a power outlet. C D placing a peripheral device on in the tab opening and replace the bay cover. Close the cover. working with sound, pictures, and video 65
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    of the PC. Plug the power cord for the peripheral device into a power outlet. E G T F using the optional camera station pc top Your PC chassis may ). The DockSpot includes instructions and cables. This topic describes how to: • Install the special bay cover on your PC chassis. • Assemble
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    (K and L) and power cable (M) through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay and connect them to the DockSpot. T L K H J M hp dvd writer & cd-writer expansion / bay hp pavilion 0000xxx 4 To prepare the new cover, push the two black dots on the inside to free the insert section of the
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    the power cord (M) into a power outlet. 7 Insert the camera: Hold the camera over the camera cradle (R) with the viewer window toward the front of the PC, and lower the camera onto the cradle. R 68 user's guide hp dvd writer & cd-writer expansion / bay hp pavilion 0000xxx
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    power surges Power surges, for example voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files
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    scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires. You should take the Disk Management. • Uninstall unneeded programs. • Use the Disk Cleanup utility. 70 user's guide
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    the Recycle Bin, the files are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty the Recycle Bin to delete all files. 3 Click Yes to 6 Click the Change/Remove button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. taking care of your pc 71
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    Desktop. 6 Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. Retrieve a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. cleaning up your hard disk drive As you use your PC the window. 72 user's guide
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    select Help and Support. To find help for problems with your PC, see the table in this section that describes the symptom, problem, and solution for listed may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. troubleshooting 73
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    audio Symptom No sound is produced. Problem Volume is muted. Volume is turned down. Speakers are turned off. Speaker cables are not properly connected. PC is in standby mode. A passive speaker system is connect to the Audio Out (green) connector on the PC. Unplug the headphones. 74 user's guide
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    available from most PC stores. Windows does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Driver program may the problem drive. 5 Click the Action menu item, and select Uninstall. 6 Restart your PC: Click PC is turned off. Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to extend the tray. troubleshooting 75
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    Problem Problem with disc. Problem with drive. Problem with PC Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Invalid system disk message A diskette has been left in displays. the drive during startup. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC
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    in this table. display (monitor) Symptom Problem Solution Screen is blank, and monitor Monitor to make the screen display visible again. PC is in standby mode. Press the Standby button instructions. See your monitor documentation for the best resolution for your monitor. troubleshooting 77
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    on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. hardware installation Symptom Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Device driver is not installed. Device connector is not seated
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    problem with the device. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 6 If there is an old or unnecessary device driver available, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Click Start,
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    up properly. The AOL program comes up The PC is still trying to use even it is Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may damage the NIC. Verify that If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. You may want to guide
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    paper). Press the Help ? button on the keyboard 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
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    not paper). Adjust the mouse speed. See page 21. memory Symptom Insufficient memory message is displayed. Problem All memory in the PC is being used by open programs, and memory is needed for a desired task. Solution Close the back of the chassis; then lift off the cover. A 82 user's guide
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    the old memory to return your PC to its original state. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help & Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power
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    Symptom PC date and time display is incorrect. Printer has problems. Problem RTC problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems
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    the HP PC Recovery problems that can remain after performing a Restart. Refer to "turning off the pc" on page 11. • Driver driver program if an installation fails when you are installing a new version of the driver program. For more information, type Rollback into the Search box in Help and Support
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    adds the software. Use System Restore to return the PC to the settings the PC had before you installed the program. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support. • Application and Driver Recovery If the problem with the PC seems to be with only one program or one
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    For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3. Problem/Status You installed a new application or device driver An application does not work A device driver does not work PC stops responding or does not work You replaced the hard disk drive or removed the partition
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    or DVDs. 1 2 3 4 5 The recovery discs can be used only with the specified PC model. The discs are licensed for use only with your PC. The recovery CDs/DVD can install the operating system and software on your PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased. 88
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    DVDs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program before you experience any problem. The recovery discs set is a complete image 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
  • HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - User's Guide - Page 96
    HP PC Recovery Tools CD to change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery CDs for your PC by using the HP PC PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. The tools window appears. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. the PC system and program settings. System Restore returns the PC settings
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    Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click HP Application Recovery, and then click Yes. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions. 10 Repeat steps
  • HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - User's Guide - Page 98
    fail, you may want to use the HP PC System Recovery program as a last resort to on the PC at the factory by using the System Recovery program. WARNING: The HP PC System Recovery PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions. 6 Complete the PC
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    program: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the keyboard. (You have only a few seconds to press the F10 key before the normal startup process continues.) 5 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those
  • HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - User's Guide - Page 100
    button to turn on the PC. 6 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions. • For standard recovery, to restart the PC. 8 Before the PC restarts, the drive tray ejects. Remove the disc. 9 After the PC restarts, a series of startup
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    29 Eject, 51 E-Mail, 28 Help, 27 HP, 27 mouse, 19 mouse scroll wheel, 19 Mute, 28 Off. See turning off PC On, 10 Power, 10 Search, 28 special keys , 51 playing music, 53 removing, 52, 75 terminology for DVD, 55 troubleshooting, 73 using correct DVD disc, 60 closed session music CDs, 58 Combo drive
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    , 20 drive locations, 7 types, 50 driver recovery, 86 driver rollback, 85 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), 31 DVD country/region codes, 56 creating, 60 discs, 60 inserting, 51 keyboard button, 28 opening drive, 51 playing, 55 removing, 52 terminology, 55 troubleshooting, 73 DVD player, multi-channel
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    Service Provider (ISP), defined, 31 InterVideo WinDVD Player, using, 55 K keyboard customizing buttons, 29 features, 21, 22 indicators, 26 troubleshooting desktop displays, 29 selecting, 29 troubleshooting, sound, 74 O Off button. See turning off PC On button, 7 online manuals, 40 onscreen guides
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    , 60 DVD-RW disc not working, 60 keyboard, 81 monitor, 77 mouse, 81 no sound, 74 PC not working, 81 printer, 84 troubleshooting, 73 turning on PC, 83 problem resolution, troubleshooting, 73 product notices, 38 programs, uninstalling, 71 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone
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    11, 85 turning on PC first time, 10 troubleshooting, 73 TV connecting, 60 disconnecting, 63 TV-out, 60 cables, 60 connecting a TV set, 61 disabling TV option, 63 viewing PC image on TV, 62 U uninstalling software, 71 Updates from HP, using, 38 updating, system, 38 upgrading PC, 39 upgrading to V.92
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