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Compaq Presario
S0000 / 8000 Series Computers
User’s Guide
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 this part of your hard drive the “recovery partition.” The recovery
partition takes up some space on your hard drive.
No more hunting for lost CDs
Easy to use — simple one-button launch — no need to wait by the PC
loading CDs
Get up and running faster — your PC can recover th
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user’s guide
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ® Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE
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table of contents finding answers to commonly asked questions .............................. 1 safety information .........................................................................................2 setting up your pc .......................................................................... 3 putting your pc together ................................................................................3 safety and comfort ......................................................................
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using the mouse .........................................................................................19 scrolling ................................................................................................20 autoscrolling ..........................................................................................20 panning ................................................................................................20 switching mouse button functions...................................
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using a microphone ....................................................................................48 adjusting microphone volume...................................................................49 using the microphone with multi-channel audio...........................................49 working with digital images.........................................................................50 about the 7-in-1 memory card reader........................................................50 using y
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system recovery..........................................................................................87 starting system recovery if the pc is responding..........................................88 starting system recovery if the pc is not responding ....................................88 system recovery using recovery discs ........................................................89 starting system recovery using recovery discs.............................................89 upgrading and se
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finding answers to commonly asked questions In this User’s Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Connecting to the Internet, page 35 • Registering your product, page 11 • Creating a CD, page 59 Saving documents, photos, and videos on a CD, page 61 Recording a music CD, page 60 Copying a CD, page 59 Backing up your files to a CD, page 61 • Watching movies on your PC, page 57 • Connecting to a TV, page 63 • Getting digital pictures onto your PC, page
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safety information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). ac power safety warnings WARNING: Install the PC near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your PC’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded w
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setting up your pc putting your pc together Follow the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. When placing your PC, consider an ergonomic arrangement of the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to “safety and comfort“ on page 4. WARNING: The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before
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5 Connect the modem cable to the telephone line wall jack and to the modem (select models only) on the back of the PC. Refer to “connecting the modem“ on page 7 for details. 6 Turn on the monitor. Turn on the PC. Turn on the speakers. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the initial windows until you see the desktop. Refer to “turning on your pc for the first time“ on page 10 for details. 7 Restart the PC: Click the Start button on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then
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ETHERNET OUT SERIAL IN computer safety warning WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into your Web
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NOTE: PCs use software drivers to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use) peripheral, memory, or add-in card, the PC automatically loads the correct driver for the device. NOTE: For peripherals that are not Plug and Play, follow the instructions that came with your peripheral device to load the appropriate driver. Connector Symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or
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pc front The front of your computer has the drives, the On button and hard disk drive activity indicator light. Some PC models also have connectors on the front of the PC. Your PC features and connector positions A may vary. A Top optical drive B Second optical drive B C Diskette (floppy) drive D On light E On button C F Hard disk drive activity indicator light G FireWire (IEEE 1394) H Audio in D K USB 2.0 (two shown) E L Microphone F IN IN G H K L connecting the modem T
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other ways to Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. connect Before you can connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes using There are other ways to telephone dial-up, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem, connect to the ISP that which is inside the PC. The quick setup poster shows you how to plug in a do not use the telephone modem/telephone cable to the PC modem connector and to your telephone modem, such as a service line wall
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To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line: 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 labeled with either Line or a modem connector symbol. 2 Plug the other end of the cable (D) into the telephone service line jack (E) on the wall. You can also connect a telephone (F) to the other connector (B) on the modem (select models only). By connecting a telephone to the modem, you can make regul
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To connect the Ethernet connector to the network: 1 Plug the network cable into the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the PC. WARNING: Do not plug the telephone service line cable or modem cable into the Ethernet connector. Although the plug looks similar to the plug on the Ethernet cable, they are not the same. 2 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub. NOTE: Hubs are devices that can connect PCs to a network. 3 With the
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4 Click an option to select your language (if applicable for your model). Click OK and then confirm your selection by clicking Yes. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up to 30 minutes to set up the language on the PC.) ® ® 5 Set up Microsoft Windows by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Refer to the following section, “registering your pc,” for information on completing the registration process (select models only). 7 Double-click the large Internet Access icon on you
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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 advantages of using standby mode include: • You save time and electricity without having to wait for the PC to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again. The next time you use the PC, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the PC in standby will be available. • Your PC can receive faxes while in standby mode, if y
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hibernation mode When the PC is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that is in PC memory to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to the screen. To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold down the Shift key on the keyboard, and click Hibernate. NOTE: If Hibernate is not pr
