HP a300n, a307x manual Display monitor

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diskette (floppy) drive (select models only) (continued)

 

Symptom

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette drive cannot save

Diskette is full or the file is

Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce its size.

 

(write) information to the

too big.

 

 

 

diskette.

 

 

 

 

Diskette is write-protected.

Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked position on the

 

 

 

 

 

diskette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

File Save command was not

When saving information to the diskette drive, verify that

 

 

properly executed.

you are using the correct drive letter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the diskette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette:

 

 

 

1

Click Start, and then click My Computer.

 

 

 

2

Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.

 

 

 

3

Select Format.

 

 

 

4

Select the desired options, and click Start to begin

 

 

 

 

formatting the diskette.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and to the common causes and solutions listed in this table.

display (monitor)

Symptom

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

Screen is blank, and monitor

Monitor power cable is not

Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor and

power light is not lit.

connected to the monitor or

on the wall outlet.

 

to the wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor is off (not

Press the On button on the front of the monitor.

 

turned on).

 

 

 

 

Screen is blank.

Screen saver is enabled.

Press any key or move the mouse to make the screen

 

 

display visible again.

 

PC is in standby mode.

Press the Standby button (select models only) or press the

 

 

Esc key on the keyboard to resume from standby mode.

 

 

 

 

PC is in hibernation mode or

Pres the On button to turn on the PC.

 

is off.

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor connector cable is

Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If no pins

 

not properly connected to

are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable on the

 

the back of the PC.

back of the PC.

 

 

 

Images on the screen are

The screen resolution setting

Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows. See

too large or too small, or the

may not be set to your liking

“adjusting the monitor” on page 29 for instructions. See

images are fuzzy.

or may not be the best for

your monitor documentation for the best resolution for your

 

your monitor.

monitor.

 

 

 

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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 hibernationInstalling software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvdsHp products work better together Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsUsing the start menu Using the desktopIcon Opens Use it to Learning to use your pc Using hp organize softwareOrganizing your all programs list Using the all programs menuUsing pc help & tools Using the mouseAutoscrolling ScrollingPanning Switching mouse button functions Using the keyboardChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Standard keyboard features Wireless keyboard setAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsSpecial keyboard buttons Icon Name DescriptionUser Key Icon Feature DescriptionPhoto MusicCD/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 expressSending e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Help and support center Getting helpInstant support Getting messages Using updates from hpTurning off messages Warranty & support guide Resolving problemsRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcWeb sites about your pc Online guidesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode 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 DescriptionAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot ReaderCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Slot memory card readerYour drive options Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Drive What it doesInserting and removing cds and dvds Handling cds/dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing cds and dvds Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox 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 programUsing a tv as a monitor Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disconnecting the tv Using your multi-storage bayDisabling the tv option 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 Using virus protection programs Protecting your pc from power surgesTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive spaceEmptying the recycle bin Uninstalling programsViewing the amount of used and free disk space Removing desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk driveTroubleshooting Audio Symptom Problem Solution Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is DevicesCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hard disk drive Hardware installationEnd Task Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Multi-storage bay MemoryClick Turn Off Computer 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 creatorSystem restore Using the recovery tools cdRecovery program To start system restore Application recoveryStarting system recovery if the pc is responding System recoverySystem recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingStarting system 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 Preparing the pc Opening and closing the pcBefore opening the pc After closing 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 pcBefore you begin Opening the computerAlways replace the cover before turning on the system 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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