HP dx2310 manual Click the Device Manager, Properties

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Internet Access Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

Internet takes too long to download Web sites.

Modem is not set up

Verify that the correct modem speed

properly.

and COM port are selected.

 

For Windows XP

 

1.

Select Start > Control

 

 

Panel.

 

2.

Double-click System.

 

3.

Click the Hardware tab.

 

4.

In the Device Manager area,

 

 

click the Device Manager

 

 

button.

 

5.

Double-click Ports (COM &

 

 

LPT).

 

6.

Right-click the COM port your

 

 

modem uses, then click

 

 

Properties.

 

7.

Under Device status, verify

 

 

that the modem is working

 

 

properly.

 

8.

Under Device usage, verify

 

 

the modem is enabled.

9.If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Service reference guide Service Reference Guide AprilService Reference Guide Contents Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower MT Chassis Service Reference Guide 490778-001 Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Redflag LinuxConverting to Ntfs Associated with Windows OS HP SoftwareSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Computer Setup MenuComputer Setup For each, allows you to CD-ROM Onboard Lan ROM Dvmt Mode Combined Mode Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS Bios can automatically configure all Restoring the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsBacking up the Cmos Initial Configuration and Deployment FailSafe Boot Block ROMDesktop Management ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementPassword Security Establishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer SetupEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSata 3.0 Hard Drives Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Power Cable Sata Hard Drive CablesSata Data Cable Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugWindows 2000, XP, Vista, and Linux Sata Smart DrivesDrive Capacities Chassis Designations Microtower MTDx2318 MT Electrostatic Discharge Information Generating StaticPreventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Grounding the Work AreaRecommended Materials and Equipment Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageRoutine Care General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the Mouse Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Monitor Screws Service ConsiderationsTools and Software Requirements Hard Drives Cables and ConnectorsLithium Coin Cell Battery Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Preparation for DisassemblyRemove the computer access panel and front bezel MT chassis Access Panel MT ChassisFront Bezel MT Chassis Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis MemoryExpansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Remove the slot cover lock .5.1, Expansion Slot Cover LockInstalling an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverRemoval and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsItem Description Removing a DriveDrive Positions Removing the Hard disk Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis Removing the Hard Drive Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis System Board 490778-001 Battery Holder Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Connector and Icon Pin SignalEnhanced Keyboard MouseSerial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered Connector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin SignalParallel Interface MicrophoneHeadphone Line-In AudioLine-Out Audio MonitorConnector Pin Signal Pin PowerPin Power for CPU Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages During memory testing Post Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistStandby mode Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Num Lock key Press any key or click the mouse button Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Select Enable VGA Mode Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Set properly Font you are using Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control PanelOptions Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer SupportMemory
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