HP 6401RSH, 6430NX, 6420NX, 6404US, 6415CL, 6400NX, 6433US, 6435CL, 6450NX, 8000T-P8654M, 6485CL Contents

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Contents

1 Getting Information and Updates

Warranty and Support Guide . . . . . . . . . 1–2

2 Setting Up the Computer

Turning On the

Computer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Registering with Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Making Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Working in Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

3 Using the Computer

Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive . . . . . . 3–2 Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Support for Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Using the Combo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Inserting and Removing

a CD or DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9 Playing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10 Creating a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11 Maintaining the CD or

DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13 Using the DVD Writer Drive . . . . . . 3–13

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Using the Internet Index Getting Started Getting Information and Updates Warranty Support Guide Turning On Computer for the First Time Setting Up the ComputerRegistering with Compaq Working in Comfort Making Recovery CDsSetting Up the Computer Using the Computer Using the Diskette Floppy Drive Using the Hard Drive Click My Computer To Check Hard Disk SpaceUsing the CD or DVD Drive Comparison of Drives and Actions Support for Disc Types Using the Combo DriveTo Insert a Disc Inserting and Removing a CD or DVD DiscTo Listen to Music To Adjust the VolumeListening to Music To Remove a DiscPlaying a Movie To Play a MovieClick All Programs, WinDVD, then WinDVD Player Uses of the CD-RW Drive Creating a CDCD-R and CD-RW Disc Comparison Maintaining the CD or DVD Drive Using the DVD Writer DriveMouse Components Using the MouseUsing the Scroll Mouse To Modify Mouse ButtonsClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Using the Optical Mouse Using the Wireless Optical Mouse Using Compaq KeyboardsCompaq Internet Keyboard Components Using the Internet Buttons Internet Buttons Internet Buttons To Modify the Display Modifying Monitor Display PropertiesCustomizing the Internet Buttons To Reprogram the Internet ButtonsTurning Off the Computer To Turn Off the ComputerClick Turn Off Computer Printing Using the Print MenuTo Use the Print Menu Saving EnergyTo Manually Enter Standby Mode Standby ModeTo Manually Enter Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeTo Modify Power Management Settings Automatic Standby or Hibernation ModeUsing the Computer Using the Computer Basics Using the InternetWhat Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?To Set Up Microsoft Outlook Express E-mail MailWeb Browsers Click Remember Password To Send an E-mailClick the New Mail Message icon Using the Internet To Read Your E-mail Messages To Restrict Internet Content Content AdvisorUsing the Internet Maintaining the Computer Routine Maintenance GuidelinesPreventive Maintenance To Clean Up the Hard Drive Cleaning Up the Hard DriveTo Scan the Hard Drive Emptying the Recycle BinScanning the Hard Drive To Empty the Recycle BinTo Defragment the Hard Drive Defragmenting the DriveVirus Protection Using Application Recovery and System Recovery To Use System Restore System RestoreApplication Recovery To Start Application RecoveryChoose All Programs System Recovery To Start System Recovery If the Computer Is Responding Click Compaq PC System Recovery To Start System Recovery If the Computer Is Not RespondingUsing Compaq Recovery CD Creator Click Compaq Recovery CD Creator. The creator box appears To Run Compaq Recovery CD CreatorSystem Recovery Using Recovery CDs To Start System Recovery Press the right arrow key to select Boot Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Finding Help & Support Integrated Help Tool Online Service and SupportPreparing to Ship the Computer Solving Minor Problems Then click Sounds and Audio Devices AudioCD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive Click My Computer Diskette Floppy DriveWarranty and Support Guide for details Select the desired options, and click Start Select the desired options, and click Start to Display Monitor Display Monitor Hard Drive Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Internet Access Finding Help & Support Internet Access Click Turn Off Computer Keyboard and Scroll MouseCursor will not move using Num Lock key may Keyboard and Scroll Mouse See the Warranty and Support Guide for details Optical Mouse Wireless Mouse Memory Power Power Computer powered off Miscellaneous To the Warranty and Support Guide for detailsSymptom Problem Solution Upgrading the Computer Preparing the Computer Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer Removing the Computer Access Panel on the 8000 model Removing the Front Bezel from the 8000 model Removing or Upgrading a Drive Removing a Drive Locating Drive PositionsDisconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Upgrading the Computer Removing a Drive from the 6000 model Removing a drive from the 8000 model Upgrading the Computer To Replace or Add a Drive Replacing or Adding a DriveUpgrading the Computer Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Reassembling the Diskette Adapter Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing a Memory Module Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Open both latches of the memory module socket Installing a Memory Module Removing or Installing an Expansion Card To Remove an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card on the 6000/8000 6000 shown To Install an Expansion Card For both the 6000 and 8000 models Reassembling the Computer Replacing the Front Bezel on the 8000 model Upgrading the Computer Reconnecting the Power Cable on the 6000/8000 6000 shown Index Combo drive using Community button 3-20 Compaq Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Using 6-2 system volume Index-9 Index Index-10
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6475CL, 6450NX, 6435CL, 6401RSH, 6485CL specifications

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