HP Compaq Presario CQ3212L, Compaq Presario CQ3285L, Compaq Presario CQ3100KL Started Guide

Getting Started
Business PCs
Document Part Number: 384106-001
May 2005
Use this guide after you have completed the steps detailed in the Quick Setup guide. It will help you set up factory-provided software. It also includes basic troubleshooting information should you have problems during the initial startup process.
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Getting Started
Business PCs First Edition (May 2005)
Document Part Number: 384106-001

Contents

Installing & Customizing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Microsoft Security Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are
Loaded on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Downloading Updates from the Microsoft
Windows Update Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Transferring Files and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Restoring the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. . . . . . . .8
Before You Call for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . .22
Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes. . . .25
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Installing & Customizing the Software

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to
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the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly.
Be sure there is a 4-inch (10.2-cm) clearance at the back of the
unit and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

Installing the Operating System

The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT
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TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
If the computer shipped with more than one operating system
language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
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If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, refer to the operating system documentation. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.

Microsoft Security Updates

This system has been delivered to you from the HP factory with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on your system and ready for installation that were available at the time of development. HP and Microsoft strongly recommend that you install the Microsoft Security Updates loaded on your system, and then connect to the Microsoft Windows update Web site to acquire any additional critical Microsoft Security updates recommended for your operating system.
Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System
Please install the critical updates that were loaded on the system before connecting to the Internet.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Software Setup. The
Welcome screen appears.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
a. If Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack Hotfixes
appears as a Software Setup application choice, ensure that it is checked.
b. If Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack Hotfixes does
not appear as a Software Setup application choice, then the updates were preinstalled at the factory. Click Cancel and proceed to step 5.
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3. Click Next to proceed with the installation.
A status bar indicating the progress of the installation is displayed.
4. From the Setup Complete window, click Finish to reboot the
computer.
5. Proceed with the steps in the Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site section to ensure you have all of the latest updates for your system.
Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site
1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button.
3. Select the All Programs menu.
Click on the Windows Update link at the top of the menu.
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You will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site.
You may see one or more pop-up windows that will ask you to install a program from
4. Click Ye s to install the programs from
www.microsoft.com.
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5. Click the Scan for Updates link when it appears.
After scanning, click the Critical Updates and Service
Packs link when it appears under the heading Pick updates to install.
A list of updates will appear with all updates selected by default.
It is recommended that you install all of the updates listed in this section.
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6. Click on the Review and Install Updates link.
7. Click the Install Now button. This will start downloading the critical updates and automatically install them.
8. After the updates have been installed, Windows XP will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure to save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Ye s to reboot the machine.

Accessibility

HP is committed to designing products, services, and programs with improved usability and accessibility for all customers. HP products with Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled, or that are XP Ready, are designed for accessibility. These products are tested with industry-leading Assistive Technology products to ensure equal access—anytime, anywhere . . . to anyone.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you must also install the drivers for each of the devices.
If prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path specification
C:\i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to
with locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers.
Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system from
www.hp.com/support. Select your
country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press
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Enter.
You can also obtain the latest support software on CDs. The following Web site provides information on how to purchase a support software CD subscription:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purcha se.html
If the computer has a writable optical drive, install the appropriate
application to be able to write to the drive (see the CDs that came with the system).

Customizing the Monitor Display

If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click Properties to change display settings. For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your monitor.
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Protecting the Software

To protect the software from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all system software, applications, and related files stored on the hard drive. Refer to the operating system or backup utility documentation for instructions on making backup copies of your data files.

Transferring Files and Settings

Use the Microsoft Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move files and settings from the old computer to the new one. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Too ls > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
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Restoring the Software

Restore the original operating system and factory-installed software by using the Restore Plus! CD and any other CDs that came with the computer. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided for the restore solution that came with the computer.
For questions about or problems with this CD, please contact customer support.

Turning Off the Computer

To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software. In Microsoft Windows XP Professional, click
Start > Shut Down. In Microsoft Windows XP Home, click Start > Turn Off Computer. The computer automatically shuts
down.
Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button causes the computer to enter a low-power or “standby” state instead of automatically turning the power off. This allows you to conserve energy without closing software applications; later, you can start using the computer immediately without having to restart the operating system and without losing any data.
CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off bypasses the
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standby state and can cause loss of unsaved data.
To force the computer off manually, press and hold the power button for four seconds.
On some models, you can reconfigure the power button to work in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup. Refer to the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information about using the Computer
Setup utility.
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Finding More Information

Refer to the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for additional product information in easy to access PDF format. The CD contains the following publications:
Quick Setup (available in print and Adobe Acrobat PDF on
the CD) Helps you connect the computer and peripheral devices.
Getting Started (available in print and PDF on the CD) Helps
you set up factory-provided software; also includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter any problems during initial startup.
Hardware Reference Guide (PDF on the CD) Provides an
overview of the product hardware, as well as instructions for upgrading this series of computers, and includes information on RTC batteries, memory, and power supply.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide (PDF on the CD)
Provides instructions on using this tool to reconfigure or modify default settings for maintenance purposes or when installing new hardware devices.
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Desktop Management Guide (PDF on the CD) Provides
definitions and “how to” instructions for security and Intelligent Manageability features that are preinstalled on some models.
Network & Internet Communications Guide (PDF on the CD)
Provides basic networking information and instructions for installing device drivers and using network interface controller (NIC) features preinstalled on some desktop models; also provides information about Internet Service Providers and using the Internet.
Troubleshooting Guide (PDF on the CD)
A comprehensive guide that provides helpful hints for troubleshooting this computer and scenarios for resolving
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possible hardware or software problems; includes information about diagnostic codes, as well as information on running the diagnostics utility.
Safety & Regulatory Information Guide (PDF on the CD)
Provides safety and regulatory information that ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations.
If you do not have an optical drive capable of reading CDs, you
may download the product documentation from the Web at
http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language,
select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.

Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD

1. Insert the CD into the optical drive.
There may be a slight delay while the software on the CD checks the Windows Regional Settings. If a recent version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader is not found on the computer, it will be installed automatically from the CD.
2. Read and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
The menu and books are displayed in the language chosen during initial system setup or as specified later in the Windows Regional Settings. If the Regional Settings do not match one of the languages supported on the CD, the menu and books are displayed in English.
3. Click the title of the book you want to read.
If there is no optical drive activity for two minutes or more, it may be that Autorun is not enabled on the computer.
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