HP Pavilion 8300 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations - Page 14
... line, ensure that the installation of this HP equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including a fax machine, to send...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 2
...errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP... is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 3
... Solving Problems 1
Where to Go for Help 2 Getting Help from the HP Support Center 3 Using System Tools 4 Getting Help from the Internet 5 Restoring Your Software 6 Calling HP Support 8
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting 9
General Problems 10 Answering Machine 13 CD-ROM...15 Display...16 Fax and Phone ...16 Keyboard...18 Mouse ...19 Sound ...20 Speakerphone...21 Windows Desktop 22
Contents iii
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 4
Chapter 3 Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer 27
Connecting External Components 28 Removing the Computer Covers and Other Components ...........35 Replacing the Battery 41 Adding Memory 42 Installing Add-in Cards 46 Adding Drives...52 Replacing Computer Covers and Other Components 54 Using the BIOS Setup Program 58
Index 61
iv Getting Help
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 6
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Hewlett-Packard offers a number of support solutions for HP Pavilion PC owners, and this guide describes each of these options.
• Personal Guide If you are having trouble with Microsoft® Windows®, try running the tutorials in Personal Guide. See "Learning About the Windows Desktop" in the Getting Started guide. You can also use the Windows Help system by choosing the Help...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 9
... on the Internet dedicated to HP Pavilion PC owners. The HP At Home Web site includes the following:
• An online System Guide with technical support information
• Software updates • Answers to frequently asked questions
To go to this Web site using the Easy Internet Access browser:
1 Double-click the Easy Internet Access
icon on your desktop, or press the Internet button on...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 10
... your HP Pavilion PC. • Application Recovery - Allows you to select the applications or drivers to be recovered. This method preserves all data files that you have created on your hard disk.
6 Getting Help
An HP Pavilion Recovery CD is provided for each method. The CDs contain a copy of the software originally installed on your system and can be used only on the HP Pavilion PC...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 11
... open windows.
3 Insert the Application Recovery CD in the
CD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery program starts automatically; it takes about 20 seconds for the program to load.
4 Make sure the Application tab is selected.
Note: The Device Drivers tab allows you to restore
drivers.
5 Click the button for the application you wish to
install.
6 Click OK to begin recovery of...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 15
...Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord.
If the problem persists, reload the software. (For software that originally came with your system, see "Restoring Your Software" on page 6.)
A "General Protection Fault" error occurred.
This error usually occurs when a program has corrupted your random access memory (RAM) resources. In some...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 17
... new viruses.
I installed a new printer or other device, and it won't work.
Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device.
Answering Machine
The computer's answering machine never answers the phone.
Make sure that the Intel Connect® software is running. (The screen with the phone should be in an open window.) If the software is running, make...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 26
... Volume icon on the
taskbar.
2 Make sure that Mute is not checked.
Windows Desktop
I'm having trouble understanding the Windows desktop.
• You have Windows desktop tutorials on your computer.
To access them:
1 Double-click the Personal Guide
icon on the desktop.
2 Click one of the first three buttons:
Organizing your Files, Changing Your Desktop, or Managing Your Software.
22 Getting Help
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 31
... and Servicing Your Computer
Chapter 3 covers the following topics: • Connecting external components • Removing computer covers and other
components • Replacing the battery • Adding memory • Installing add-in cards • Adding drives • Replacing computer covers and other
components • Using the BIOS Setup program
Chapter 3 • Upgrading and Servicing...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 35
... 33. Note: The cables must be connected before you turn on
the computer.
3 Turn on your computer.
4 When your Windows desktop appears, right-click
an empty area of the desktop, choose Properties, click the Settings tab, and then choose the Television option. (The option should be checked.)
5 Turn on the TV.
6 On the remote control, find the Video/TV button.
7 Press Video...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 40
... before you attempt to upgrade or service your computer.
• These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
• Set up an equipment log to record the system model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 43
... to remove the two
screws that fasten the left side panel to the back panel (H).
2 Supporting the front edge of the left side panel,
grasp the rear edge of the panel and pull toward
H
the back of the computer.
3 Lift the left side panel upward and out.
Chapter 3 • Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer 39
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 50
... screwdriver. You will also need any software (for example, drivers) supplied with the card.
Warning: Do not overload the system by installing
add-in cards that draw excessive current. The system is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5V power for each board/card in the computer. The total +5V current draw in a fully loaded system (one with all add...
HP Pavilion PC Models 8370 and 8380 - Getting Help Manual - Page 51
To add or replace an add-in card:
1 Install any drivers supplied by the card
manufacturer.
2 Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
3 Disconnect the modem cable.
4 Disconnect the power cord.
5 Remove the back panel (see "Removing the Back
Panel" on page 37)...." on page 40).
8 Remove the two screws (A) in the metal retaining
plate.
Chapter 3 • Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer 47
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drive, 15 Microsoft Sound Recorder, 30 monitor problems. See display
problems mouse problems, 19 MS-DOS, exiting, 20
N
Non-System Disk error, 12
P
panels removing, 37 replacing, 55
Pavilion Library, 4, 23 PCI cards, 46 Personal Guide, 2 phone problems, 16 Plug and Play, 51, 59 printer problems, 13 problems. See troubleshooting programs. See software
R
RAM. See memory recording sound, 30 Recovery...