HP Pavilion a400 - Desktop PC User Manual

Updated User's Guide
Information
Please review this updated information, and keep
it with your guides. The information describes:
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Using the Headphone Connector
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Running Tests for PC-related Problems Using
Instant Support
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Using Memory Cards

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Using the Software Repair Wizard
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Removing and Installing the 7-In-1 Memory Card
Reader
Using the Headphone Connector
On some systems, the headphone connector is
located on the front of the PC. Look for the
headphone symbol, and match its colour code to
connect a headphone to the PC.
Running Tests for PC-related
Problems Using Instant Support
(Select models only)
Included with your PC are tests to help you diagnose a
PC-related problem you might be experiencing.
To run tests for PC-related problems:
1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and
Support.
2 Click HP Pavilion PC Help.
3 Click PC Information and Maintenance, and
then click PC Tests.
Using Memory Cards
In addition to the memory cards listed in your user's
guide, see "about the 7-in-1 memory card reader" in
the "working with sound, pictures and video" chapter
of your User's Guide, you can also use a Memory
®
Stick (MS-PRO) Memory Card. The card can be used
in the lower right slot of the 4-slot Reader, inserted
facing up. It can also be used in the lower slot of the
2-slot Reader, inserted upside down (gold connector
fingers facing up).
Using the Software Repair Wizard
If your PC experiences software problems, you may
be able to repair it using the Software Repair Wizard.
This tool helps guide you through your available
choices.
The Software Repair Wizard guides you through
the process of selecting and starting the right tool
for fixing:
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Software programs that have stopped working.
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Printers or other peripherals that are no longer
working properly with your PC.
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Erratic PC behaviour.
There are several software tools included with your
PC that can fix software conflicts, or restore
application programs that have been accidentally
erased or damaged. The tools available are:
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®
Microsoft System Restore — returns your system
to a restore point when it worked correctly, without
losing any recent work.
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Software and Driver Recovery — reinstall a
software program or device driver originally pre-
installed on your PC.
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System Recovery — a complete recovery of your
system using the recovery partition that stores an
image of the original software.
WARNING: The HP PC System Recovery
program should only be used as a last
resort, as it will delete any data or
programs you installed after purchased.
Note: It is recommended that you backup your PC
files before using the Software Repair Wizard.
To start the Software Repair Wizard, double-
click the desktop icon or:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Click Software Repair Wizard.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions.