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How To Replace Hard Drive In Hp Touchsmart Iq500

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Warranty and Support Guide - Page 5

... BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION...VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY/REGION TO COUNTRY/REGION. HP will, at its discretion, repair or replace any product from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) ...

Getting Started Guide - Page 10

... players or other audio players. Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Item N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal Speakers Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for a powerful media experience when listening...

Getting Started Guide - Page 11

..., and pull gently. Replace the connector cover by model A B I C D E J F G K H L M Connector Function A USB 2.0 ports (3) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. B Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Back of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary...

Getting Started Guide - Page 13

D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A remote ... The LED is working with select models only. H Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicates Optical Disc Drive is inserted with no card is included with your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 B Webcam Indicates webcam activity. A solid LED indicates that ...

Getting Started Guide - Page 23

... cycle through low intensity, medium intensity, high intensity, off when you turn the Ambient Light on removing and replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for details. Continue pressing the button to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 17 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you add. Updating your computer. By default, the Ambient Light is...

Getting Started Guide - Page 42

... folder by album, artist, genre, song, or playlist. HP TouchSmart Video With HP TouchSmart Video, make a slideshow of your hard drive. If you to play CDs, view song titles and album art, and create editable playlists. HP TouchSmart Video also allows you have video chats and conference calls with HP TouchSmart). Webcam and Microphone A built-in webcam, play your music...

Getting Started Guide - Page 51

... a slideshow: 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap the Photo tile. 2 Choose from an existing library on another computer (transfer your settings. First, put music files on your hard drive in several ways: Buy or ...-either the Music folder or the iTunes folder within the Music folder in your Windows desktop, browse to the computer, and then drag and drop the files into the Music ...

Getting Started Guide - Page 52

.... 5 Tap Settings, and then tap either Use HP TouchSmart Media library (which is missing: 1 Go to the Windows desktop. 2 Tap (or click) the Windows Vista start button, tap Windows Media library or iTunes. How do I find album art when it is the Music folder on your hard drive) or Use my iTunes library. To find...

Getting Started Guide - Page 53

... adding new songs. If you downloaded to your hard drive (right-click on the art to find options). How do I delete songs? HP TouchSmart FAQs 47 Repeat until the playlist is complete. ...into a different position. 7 To delete a song from the playlist, touch and drag it from the Windows desktop), open it . How do I create and edit a playlist of songs in . 2 From the Advanced...

Getting Started Guide - Page 54

..., tap Keep or Discard to keep or discard the video. 8 If you access through your Windows desktop. To create CDs and DVDs of your music or photos using . 3 Under Select Source, navigate ... on your hard drive). 4 Add music or photos by model) The file name reflects the date and time of recording. 10 You can rename the file either in Windows Vista or in HP TouchSmart Video. * HP supports the...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 3

... Safety Information ...1 Before You Begin ...1 Locating Components of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Opening the HP TouchSmart PC...3 Adding Memory...7 Before you begin...7 Removing a memory module...8 Installing a memory module ...10 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 12 Removing the hard disk drive 12 Installing a hard disk drive ...18 Closing the HP TouchSmart PC...23 Table of Contents iii

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 5

... for product information. Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for upgrading the memory and the hard disk drive in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before attempting to upgrade or service the HP TouchSmart PC. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 7

... adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. 2 Disconnect any external devices that you are connected to the computer. Opening the HP TouchSmart PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Remove any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC.

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 16

... it to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to the back of the computer. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. Failure to an external storage device, such as a DVD. See "Opening the HP TouchSmart PC" on the hard disk drive to do so...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 26

... the back cover, two are located on the sides of the optical drive, and three are located in "Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 23. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: You must replace the screws on each side of the optical disc drive to ensure that secure the back cover to the computer. 10...

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 5

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 7

... memory and the hard disk drive in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before attempting to http://www.hp.com/support for using and modifying electronic equipment. Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for system upgradability information. Read the following items before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing...

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 9

... following steps in order, when opening the HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Remove any external devices that you are connected to cool before touching them. 4 After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter (A) from the HP TouchSmart PC. 2 Disconnect any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, and external hard disk drives) from the back of the HP TouchSmart PC.

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18

... about the recovery procedure, refer to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive.

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 28

..., two are located on the sides of the optical drive, and three are located in "Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 23. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: You must replace the screws on each side of the optical disc drive to the computer. 10 Replace the nine screws that secure the back cover to ensure...