HP a300n, a307x manual Resolving problems, Re-enabling messages, Upgrading and servicing the pc

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re-enabling messages

When you re-enable the Updates from HP Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available.

To turn on the service:

Double-click the Re-enable Updates from HP icon on the desktop.

Or

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Re-enable Updates from HP.

resolving problems

For help on general and miscellaneous 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 chapter “upgrading and servicing the pc.” Some model PCs have this servicing information printed as a separate guide and included with the PC.

warranty & support guide

The Warranty & Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with regulatory and safety information.

See the Warranty & Support Guide included with the PC documentation for:

•Terms of your PC warranty coverage

•License information

•Support contact information

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Troubleshooting Using application recovery and system recovery Index 145 Viii user’s guide Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Putting your pc together Setting up your pcSafety and comfort Pc back Computer safety warningSerial Connector Symbol DescriptionPc front Other ways to connect Connecting the modemUpgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connectionTurning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pcHibernation mode Standby modeClick Turn Off Computer Automatic standby or hibernationHp products work better together Making recovery cds/dvdsInstalling software and hardware devices Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsIcon Opens Use it to Using the desktopUsing the start menu Learning to use your pc Using hp organize softwareOrganizing your all programs list Using the all programs menuUsing pc help & tools Using the mousePanning ScrollingAutoscrolling About your keyboard Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speedInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Alphanumeric keys Wireless keyboard setStandard keyboard features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttonsMusic Key Icon Feature DescriptionUser PhotoCD/DVD/MP3 Media control keysCustomizing the buttons Adjusting the monitorUsing a printer About the internet Using the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Searching the internet Restricting internet contentSending and receiving e-mail If using outlook express Receiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail program Sending e-mail messages with outlook express Instant support Getting helpHelp and support center Turning off messages Using updates from hpGetting messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Re-enabling messagesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Online guidesWeb sites about your pc Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volumeWorking with digital images Using hp image zoneProjects in Help Tab or button DescriptionCard Slot Reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Special note about the safely remove hardware utilityCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Slot memory card readerDrive What it does Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Card Insert Into 2-slot readerInserting and removing cds and dvds Handling cds/dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying cds and dvds Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerClick InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codesGetting started with recordnow Creating burning cds with recordnowCreating a data cd Creating a music cdCreating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning data cds using windows xp programCables you may need Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveUsing a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Using your multi-storage bayDisconnecting the tv Docking a peripheral device Storing cds, dvds, or memoryPlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion User’s guide Taking care of your pc Protecting your pc from power surgesUsing virus protection programs Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive spaceViewing the amount of used and free disk space Uninstalling programsEmptying the recycle bin Removing desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk driveTroubleshooting Devices Symptom Problem SolutionAudio Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it isManager button Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor End Task Hardware installationHard disk drive Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer MemoryMulti-storage bay Power Miscellaneous Using application recovery and system recovery Using application recovery and system recoveryUser’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creatorRecovery program Using the recovery tools cdSystem restore To start system restore Application recoveryStarting system recovery if the pc is responding System recoveryStarting system recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Upgrading and servicing the pc User’s guide Upgrading and servicing the pc 1 After closing the pc Opening and closing the pcPreparing the pc Before opening the pcReplacing the side panel Removing the side panelLocating components inside the pc Removing the front panel Replacing the front panel Removing and replacing drives Removing an optical drive Installing an optical driveCS SL MA Upgrading and servicing the pc 1 User’s guide Removing the preinstalled hard drive Slave Replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive Slave User’s guide Removing a second hard drive Adding memory About installing ddr dimmsRemoving a memory module Add-in cards Installing a memory moduleRemoving an add-in card Installing an add-in cardReplacing the battery BB B Chassis Chassis features of the pcAlways replace the cover before turning on the system Opening the computerBefore you begin Removing the side panel Removing the fan duct Removing the drive cage User’s guide Dimms Dimm Ddr dimmsDimm DDR Dimm Installing add-in cards Upgrading and servicing the pc 2 If the new card or device isn’t working What is plug and play?Adding and removing drives Replacing the diskette drive Upgrading and servicing the pc 2 Replacing the optical drive Upgrading and servicing the pc 2 Chassis I and Chassis Chassis I and Chassis II only User’s guide Replacing the battery Closing the computer Replacing the drive cage User’s guide Replacing the fan duct Replacing the side panel CD/DVD IndexDVD Reinstalling, 93 operating system help Pointer speed, adjusting, 21 power management settings Speakers, 41 multi-channel User’s guide

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