Compaq 8000 Series User Manual

Compaq PresarioS0000 / 8000 Series ComputersUser’s Guide

setting up your pc 3 putting your pc togetherFollow the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates re

upgrading and servicing the pc 93 disconnecting the hard disk drive cables 4 Release the drive from the chassis by following the method approp

94 user’s guide • To release an optical drive or diskette drive from the chassis of the 8000 series, slide the drive lock mechanism (1) to unlock

upgrading and servicing the pc 95 6 For an 8000 series diskette drive, squeeze inward on both sides of the bracket brace, and lift the brace up an

96 user’s guide replacing or adding a drive The steps to replace or add a drive are the same for both the S0000 and 8000 series, except when you a

upgrading and servicing the pc 97 3 Reconnect the power and data cables to your drive as indicated in the following illustrations. reconnectin

98 user’s guide reconnecting the optical drive cables NOTE: An optical drive for the 8000 series may include a sound cable. Connect this cable

upgrading and servicing the pc 99 upgrading or replacing memory Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and i

100 user’s guide 3 Open both latches of the memory module socket (1) found at each end of the memory module. Lift the memory module (2) from the m

upgrading and servicing the pc 101 • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, a

102 user’s guide to remove an expansion card 1 Complete the procedure described in “preparing the pc” on page 88, but do not remove the front beze

4 user’s guide 5 Connect the modem cable to the telephone line wall socket and the modem (select models only) on the back of the PC. Refer to “con

upgrading and servicing the pc 103 6 If you are not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion card, reinstall the expansion slot cover

104 user’s guide 4 For the S0000 series, replace the expansion cover bracket (1) and screw (2). replacing the expansion bracket cover on the S

upgrading and servicing the pc 105 • To replace the front bezel on the 8000 series, lay the chassis on the side with the open side up. Place the

106 user’s guide replacing the side access panel on the 8000 series 3 Reconnect the power cable (1) to the PC, and plug the cable into an elec

index 107 56K modem, 9 7-in-1 memory card reader card types, 45 drive bay adapter, 95 installation, 91 using, 45 7-in-1 memory card reader cable d

108 user’s guide connectors PC back, 5 PC front, 7 Control Panel, opening, 16 corrupted software, 82 country/region codes for DVD, 54 creating a

index 109 Help and Support opening, 17 Help button, 26 hibernation mode, 12 automatic, 13 home Web page, 34 HP Picture Toolkit button, 26 hyperli

110 user’s guide N Net. See Internet, about network interface about, 9 no sound, 68 O Off button. See turning off PC On button, 7 online manuals,

index 111 restoring system, 77, 78 restricting Internet content, 34 RJ-45 port, 9 rollback, driver, 77 S safety warnings, 2, 5 saving electricity

112 user’s guide W warranty, 39 Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 33 page, 32 searching the, 34 Windows Media Player, 51 creating CDs, 5

setting up your pc 5 computer safety warning WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes pr

System Recovery If you need to restore the original software on your PC, Compaq has provided a convenient solution right on your hard drive. We call t

6 user’s guide NOTE: PCs use software drivers to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use) peripheral, memory or add

setting up your pc 7 pc front The front of your computer has the drives, the On button and hard disk drive activity indicator light. Some PC model

8 user’s guide Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. Before you can connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes

setting up your pc 9 1 Plug one end of a modem cable (D) into the modem connector (A) on the back of the PC (C). This connector may be labelled wi

10 user’s guide To connect the Ethernet connector to the network: 1 Plug the network cable into the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the PC.

setting up your pc 11 4 Click an option to select your language (if applicable for your model). Click OK and then confirm your selection by clicki

12 user’s guide standby mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into a low-power state, and the monitor is blank as if it is turned off. The

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setting up your pc 13 3 Press and hold down the Shift key on the keyboard, and click Hibernate. NOTE: If Hibernate is not present, you can set up

14 user’s guide making recovery cds/dvds Now is a good time to make your recovery discs; see “creating recovery cds/dvds” on page 79. installing s

learning the basics 15 NOTE: To use your software, you must know how to use the mouse and keyboard. If necessary, see “using the mouse” on page 18

16 user’s guide using the desktop The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Use it to Help and

learning the basics 17 learning to use your pc Click the Start button and select Presario Info Center (select models only). A window opens with a

18 user’s guide To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Create Shortcut. The shortcut appears in the folder. 3 Drag the item into the Al

learning the basics 19 NOTE: The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or suspend mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. Click a button on the mouse to w

20 user’s guide panning 1 Press and hold down the centre scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan. The farthe

learning the basics 21 internet keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless. (See “wireless keyboard set” on p

22 user’s guide internet keyboard 2 This keyboard enables you to: • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • S

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard® Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this mate

learning the basics 23 wireless keyboard set A wireless keyboard (B) uses a receiver/transmitter unit (A), instead of a connector cable, to commun

24 user’s guide function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labelled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window

learning the basics 25 numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: • When the Num Lock light on the keyboa

26 user’s guide NOTE: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure Key Icon Feature Description A Standby P

learning the basics 27 Figure Key Icon Feature Description H Shopping K Sports M Finance N Connect P Search R Chat S E-

28 user’s guide ABCD E F G H NOTE: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure Key Icon Feature Description

learning the basics 29 customising the buttons You can customise some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open differen

30 user’s guide using a printer Refer to the user manual that came with your printer for instructions on connecting and using the printer. Printer

using the internet 31 This chapter discusses the Internet, how to use a browser and e-mail, and how to set up your Internet account. Use the Inter

32 user’s guide The World Wide Web (WWW), also called the Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals, companies, governments, and o

table of contents iii finding answers to commonly asked questions ... 1safety information ...

using the internet 33 Use Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models only) to sign up for a new or an existing ISP account; see “signing up

34 user’s guide Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser displays the home Web page. You can go to a different Web site by entering it

using the internet 35 To use Content Advisor: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections

36 user’s guide sending e-mail messages with outlook express 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and select the E-mail Outlook Express icon. NOTE: You

getting help 37 help and support center Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can fi

38 user’s guide getting messages After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again. To read a previously received message

getting help 39 resolving problems For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing, refer to “troubleshooting” on page 67.

40 user’s guide microsoft windows xp operating system For questions about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, refer to: • Help and Support

working with sound, pictures, and video 41 using speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. For

42 user’s guide The two ways to use the Volume icon are: 1 Click the Vo lu me icon on the taskbar. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you are satisfied

iv user’s guide autoscrolling ...19panning ...

working with sound, pictures, and video 43 configuring the multi-channel sound manager 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choo

44 user’s guide using a microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have a second microphone connect

working with sound, pictures, and video 45 5 Click OK. 6 Adjust the volume for Microphone Balance. If the volume is now acceptable, proceed direct

46 user’s guide The card reader is accessible on the front of the PC. It has four horizontal card slots which accept the memory cards and the micr

working with sound, pictures, and video 47 4-slot memory card reader AEDBC Card Insert Into 4-slot reader CompactFlash type I media Receptacle

48 user’s guide handling cds/dvds To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines: • Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it

working with sound, pictures, and video 49 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the tex

50 user’s guide using the combo drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one:

working with sound, pictures, and video 51 • Listen to music over the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet when playing a music CD, Mu

52 user’s guide 2 To play the CD, click the buttons in the Windows Media Player window. To play a particular song, double-click its song title (or

table of contents v working with digital images ...45about the 7-in-1 memory

working with sound, pictures, and video 53 You may want to start WinDVD and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movi

54 user’s guide • To resize the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner, and then drag the border. Or

working with sound, pictures, and video 55 If you have a dual-language Video CD, you must select the language you want to hear, or both languages

56 user’s guide creating (burning) cds with recordnow! NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our

working with sound, pictures, and video 57 To record a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Open RecordNow!, and if necessary erase the CD-RW disc; see “getting

58 user’s guide To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media P

working with sound, pictures, and video 59 using a tv as a monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can co

60 user’s guide • If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC has a composite video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video

working with sound, pictures, and video 61 3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and cho

62 user’s guide disconnecting the tv 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable f

vi user’s guide system recovery using recovery discs ...84starting system recovery using reco

taking care of your pc 63 protecting your pc from power surges Power surges, for example voltage spikes, power outages or blackouts, may cause sof

64 user’s guide The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period af

taking care of your pc 65 viewing the amount of used and free disk space 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance

66 user’s guide removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to an unused icons folder. CAUTI

troubleshooting 67 For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your PC, refer to the following pages for possible

68 user’s guide audio Symptom Problem Solution Volume is muted. Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the mute feature is turned on. O

troubleshooting 69 cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive (continued) Symptom Problem Solution Problem with disc. • Make sure the disc is

70 user’s guide diskette (floppy) drive (select models only) (continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette is full or the file is too big. Use an

troubleshooting 71 hard disk drive Symptom Problem Solution PC seems to be locked up and not responding. Program in use has stopped responding to

72 user’s guide hardware installation (continued) Symptom Problem Solution New device does not work. Cannot install new device driver. You must b

finding answers to commonly asked questions 1 In this User’s Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Connecting to

troubleshooting 73 internet access Symptom Problem Solution Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly. Verify Internet setti

74 user’s guide keyboard and mouse Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard connector is not properly connected. Turn off the PC by using the mouse, rec

troubleshooting 75 keyboard and mouse (continued) Symptom Problem Solution The optical sensor uses the pattern of the surface to track the positi

76 user’s guide power (continued) Symptom Problem Solution PC appears locked up and won’t turn off when the On button is pressed. PC is not worki

using application recovery and system recovery 77 The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If you

78 user’s guide software. Use System Restore to return the PC to the settings the PC had before you installed the program. For more information, t

using application recovery and system recovery 79 creating recovery cds/dvds 1 You can recover (bring back) the operating system and programs that

80 user’s guide 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

using application recovery and system recovery 81 • Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive. • Start the Microsoft Recovery Conso

82 user’s guide application recovery NOTE: Not all models include the Application Recovery program. Perform steps 3 through 5 of the following pro

2 user’s guide safety information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no di

using application recovery and system recovery 83 system recovery When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or App

84 user’s guide starting system recovery if the pc is not responding 1 Turn off the PC. If necessary, press and hold the On button until the PC tu

using application recovery and system recovery 85 to run system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, back up all data files t

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upgrading and servicing the pc 87 This chapter describes procedures for accessing the internal parts of the PC and installing components. NOTE: Th

88 user’s guide preparing the pc Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you need to prepare the PC so that you can safely handle it and the

upgrading and servicing the pc 89 7 Remove the access panel by loosening the screw(s) (1) that secure the access panel to the PC chassis. Slide th

90 user’s guide 8 Remove the front bezel by following the appropriate method for your PC model. • To remove the front bezel from the S0000 series

upgrading and servicing the pc 91 removing or upgrading a drive Depending on your PC configuration, you may have up to four of the following stora

92 user’s guide 3 Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the drive you want to remove, as indicated in the following i