Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... lightning and power line surges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to...
... lightning and power line surges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug the product from touching such power lines or circuits as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for Health and Safety Act of the CD or DVD drives. Lithium Battery Caution WARNING: The computer uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. There...
... specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug the product from touching such power lines or circuits as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for Health and Safety Act of the CD or DVD drives. Lithium Battery Caution WARNING: The computer uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. There...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... the security seal on your computer to upgrade your system and turning it leaves our factory. All software titles below . In addition, we have any problems setting up . Where Are My User Guides? The User Guides are key benefits for our computers and understand that you . Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Documentation is working properly before attempting to indicate that...
... the security seal on your computer to upgrade your system and turning it leaves our factory. All software titles below . In addition, we have any problems setting up . Where Are My User Guides? The User Guides are key benefits for our computers and understand that you . Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, and then click User Guides. Documentation is working properly before attempting to indicate that...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... located in Wire Power Lines An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is located on a laser device installed in hazardous radiation exposure. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Lightning Protection For added protection of the CD or DVD drives...
... located in Wire Power Lines An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is located on a laser device installed in hazardous radiation exposure. Laser Safety Statement Class 1 LED Product The CD and DVD drives contain a laser system and are classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Lightning Protection For added protection of the CD or DVD drives...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. 13 Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on your new computer. If you have completely set up your computer to indicate that the computer was working correctly before it left our factory...
... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. 13 Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on your new computer. If you have completely set up your computer to indicate that the computer was working correctly before it left our factory...
Start Here Guide
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... and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV...
... and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV...
Start Here Guide
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... Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Set security on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support...
... Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Set security on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support...
Start Here Guide
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... the working microphone. Speaker Configurations You may have a second microphone connector in the front of your speakers. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Some models have different components. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. Speakers are sold separately. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the computer, see the setup poster. "Using Headphones" Left speaker...
... the working microphone. Speaker Configurations You may have a second microphone connector in the front of your speakers. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Some models have different components. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. Speakers are sold separately. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the computer, see the setup poster. "Using Headphones" Left speaker...
Start Here Guide
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... and turn on the speaker system power. To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 Turn on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. NOTE: For additional information on the computer. 3 Plug...
... and turn on the speaker system power. To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 Turn on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. NOTE: For additional information on the computer. 3 Plug...
Getting Started Guide
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... Switching Mouse Button Functions 67 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 68 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 69 Remote Control Buttons Overview 70 About the Remote Control 72 Troubleshooting the remote control 73 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 73 Introducing Your Computer Software 75 Learning More About Software 75 Using the Desktop 75 Removing desktop icons 76 Retrieving desktop icons 76 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 76 Using the All Programs menu 76 Organizing your All Programs list 77 Using the Control Panel 77 Resizing Windows...
... Switching Mouse Button Functions 67 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 68 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 69 Remote Control Buttons Overview 70 About the Remote Control 72 Troubleshooting the remote control 73 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 73 Introducing Your Computer Software 75 Learning More About Software 75 Using the Desktop 75 Removing desktop icons 76 Retrieving desktop icons 76 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 76 Using the All Programs menu 76 Organizing your All Programs list 77 Using the Control Panel 77 Resizing Windows...
Getting Started Guide
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... the monitor (select models only) or are included with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option. Only one microphone connector in the front of the computer. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. Your system may set up your speakers. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. Speaker Configurations...
... the monitor (select models only) or are included with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option. Only one microphone connector in the front of the computer. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. Your system may set up your speakers. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. Speaker Configurations...
Getting Started Guide
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... e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to date. Windows Vista User password Protects access to set passwords, see "Creating passwords." Using antivirus software When you resume from sleep or away mode. It is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus program. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. For information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into...
... e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to date. Windows Vista User password Protects access to set passwords, see "Creating passwords." Using antivirus software When you resume from sleep or away mode. It is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus program. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. For information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into...
Getting Started Guide
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Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...
Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...
PC Troubleshooting
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.... Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your computer, and reconnect the speakers. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are turned on the task bar, or use the keyboard controls to...
.... Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to your computer, and reconnect the speakers. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are turned on the task bar, or use the keyboard controls to...
PC Troubleshooting
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... switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to resolve the resource conflict. Disable the automatic settings in with the computer. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver...
... switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to resolve the resource conflict. Disable the automatic settings in with the computer. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab, and then the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify the modem is a high demand for your system has external antennas, try to open the Help and Support Center. An NIC uses a network cable to connect to the Internet, press the Help ? Verify that time. If the antenna is installed and set...
... Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab, and then the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify the modem is a high demand for your system has external antennas, try to open the Help and Support Center. An NIC uses a network cable to connect to the Internet, press the Help ? Verify that time. If the antenna is installed and set...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Possible solution Ensure that cables connecting the computer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. For instructions, refer to its original state. Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your computer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables. Keyboard and Mouse (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot move smoothly on the screen). key pad. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 17
... Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Possible solution Ensure that cables connecting the computer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. For instructions, refer to its original state. Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your computer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide. Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables. Keyboard and Mouse (continued) Symptom Possible solution I cannot move smoothly on the screen). key pad. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 17
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the operating system. You can replace or upgrade. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC to remove the side panel and to load the factory-installed files. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive...
... models have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the operating system. You can replace or upgrade. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC to remove the side panel and to load the factory-installed files. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive...
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NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions and recheck all connections, including those to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 27 See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the add-in card slot. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 2 On...
NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions and recheck all connections, including those to replace the side panel, and close the PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 27 See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the add-in card slot. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. 2 On...
Getting Started
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... scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 W WEP 10 Windows Vista update 26 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local...
... scanner, connecting 5 setting up PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 W WEP 10 Windows Vista update 26 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local...