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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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Getting Help from an Analyst Using Instant Support 

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Using Memory Cards 

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Using the Software Repair Wizard 

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Using Exact Copy in RecordNow! 

 

Using the Headphone Connector 

On some systems, the headphone connector is 
located on the front of the PC. Look for the 
headphone symbol 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 possible PC-related problem. 

To run tests for PC-related problems: 

Click 

Start

 on the taskbar, and click 

Help and 

Support

Click 

Presario PC Help

Click 

PC Information and Maintenance

and then click 

PC Tests

 

Getting Help from an 
Analyst Using Instant Support 

(Select models only) 

Click 

Start

 on the taskbar, and click 

Help and 

Support

Click 

Connect to Customer Support

Click 

Request help

Follow the onscreen instructions to submit a problem. 
Your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a 
problem. 

 

Using Memory Cards 

Your PC may have expanded memory card capacity, 
such as 8-In-1 or 9-In-1. In addition to the memory cards 
listed in your 

User’s Guide

, the expanded models may 

support: 

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Memory Stick

®

 (MS-PRO) Memory Card — can be 

used in the lower right slot of the 4-slot Reader, 
inserted facing up. 

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xD media — can be used in the upper left slot of the 
4-slot Reader, inserted facing up. 

 

Using the Software Repair Wizard 

If your PC works improperly, or stops because of 
software problems, you may be able to repair it using 
the Software Repair Wizard. 

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 — return 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 Compaq System Recovery 
program should only be used as a last 
resort, as it will delete any data or programs 
you installed after purchase. 

 

Updated User’s Guide Information 

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