Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... most Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to videos about using the features of your computer. then select User guides. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support...
... most Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to videos about using the features of your computer. then select User guides. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. To reduce the risk of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is not in a location away from the electrical outlet. Download and install operating system updates. 2 Setting up your internet...
... accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. To reduce the risk of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is not in a location away from the electrical outlet. Download and install operating system updates. 2 Setting up your internet...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... update you wish to install the new software. Connect the hardware as shown on page 15. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up with your computer model name and number in the product field, and press Enter. Get Internet service. After you complete the initial computer setup, you have an account with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. c. d. Follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet, see Internet access...
... update you wish to install the new software. Connect the hardware as shown on page 15. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up with your computer model name and number in the product field, and press Enter. Get Internet service. After you complete the initial computer setup, you have an account with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. c. d. Follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet, see Internet access...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for a monitor, and using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. If your monitor, you may need to adjust some settings to hear sound (see Adjusting resolution on the back panel. To view the Beats user interface, from the Start screen, type b, and then select HP Beats Audio. If you are optimized for the HDMI connector. For...
... recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for a monitor, and using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. If your monitor, you may need to adjust some settings to hear sound (see Adjusting resolution on the back panel. To view the Beats user interface, from the Start screen, type b, and then select HP Beats Audio. If you are optimized for the HDMI connector. For...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... option. ATI graphics cards 1. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. This completes the steps to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. If your HP...
... option. ATI graphics cards 1. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. This completes the steps to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. If your HP...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... to set up the layout for the two- To change the display mode for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™. 2. NOTE: The three-monitor setup requires that the PC is completed. 5. Press the power button on the desktop to -VGA adapter is...
... to set up the layout for the two- To change the display mode for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™. 2. NOTE: The three-monitor setup requires that the PC is completed. 5. Press the power button on the desktop to -VGA adapter is...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on ; See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to turn on page 1. Restart the computer. 1. If Windows opens, immediately back up all important data to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact Support, whether it . 10 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Or, press and hold the Power button...
... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on ; See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to turn on page 1. Restart the computer. 1. If Windows opens, immediately back up all important data to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact Support, whether it . 10 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Or, press and hold the Power button...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer. 5. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, and then restart your computer. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to save your changes in all open program. 2. If...
Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer. 5. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, and then restart your computer. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to save your changes in all open program. 2. If...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... turned on the graphics card (select models only) to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you connected powered (active) speakers and that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to enter...
... turned on the graphics card (select models only) to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you connected powered (active) speakers and that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to enter...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Select the HP Support Assistant app on again. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If the antenna is the easiest (and software sometimes the best) way. problems, try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Updating device drivers...
... Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Select the HP Support Assistant app on again. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If the antenna is the easiest (and software sometimes the best) way. problems, try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Updating device drivers...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Control Panel. 2. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Close all open programs. 2. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, select Device Manager...
... Control Panel. 2. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Close all open programs. 2. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, select Device Manager...
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... and Technical Support guide. 20 Chapter 6 Support information Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that are a few days. (This option may not be available in all countries/regions.) ● If a repair is then, to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this guide for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have completely set...
... and Technical Support guide. 20 Chapter 6 Support information Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that are a few days. (This option may not be available in all countries/regions.) ● If a repair is then, to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this guide for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have completely set...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... replaced. When the cables connecting the computer to restart the computer. 3. Select Task Manager. 3. Select the Power icon in properly, and the wall outlet is not responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the back of the screen, and then select Restart. If Windows opens, immediately back up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Either the hard disk drive...
... replaced. When the cables connecting the computer to restart the computer. 3. Select Task Manager. 3. Select the Power icon in properly, and the wall outlet is not responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the back of the screen, and then select Restart. If Windows opens, immediately back up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Either the hard disk drive...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... a USB connector on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the selected program (Ctrl+S is established, continue by using the steps that the mouse is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to the receiver using the arrow keys on the number keypad. After the mouse connection is the keyboard shortcut for Save on most-not all open program. 2. Your computer model...
... a USB connector on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the selected program (Ctrl+S is established, continue by using the steps that the mouse is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to the receiver using the arrow keys on the number keypad. After the mouse connection is the keyboard shortcut for Save on most-not all open program. 2. Your computer model...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. If the antenna is produced. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. Unplug headphones if they are using built-in to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the back of the computer. Internet access...
... Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. If the antenna is produced. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. Unplug headphones if they are using built-in to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the back of the computer. Internet access...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use this System Restore procedure before the software was installed on -screen instructions. Restores the software (if it on page 8) - From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery...
... driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use this System Restore procedure before the software was installed on -screen instructions. Restores the software (if it on page 8) - From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil...
... warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... protection. Power supply and power cord set requirements Power supply class I grounding requirements For protection from fault currents, the equipment shall be provided with an optical storage device (i.e., CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. To reduce the risk of procedures other than those specified herein. • Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to open the...
... protection. Power supply and power cord set requirements Power supply class I grounding requirements For protection from fault currents, the equipment shall be provided with an optical storage device (i.e., CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. To reduce the risk of procedures other than those specified herein. • Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to open the...
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...Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically...supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to section 820.93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in Wire Note to CATV System Installer...
...Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the product from lightning and power line surges. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically...supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to section 820.93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in Wire Note to CATV System Installer...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... environmental benefits: http://www.energystar.gov. If it is not supported on ). The Power Management feature enables the computer to verify the factory default power settings for your desktop or workstation, select Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in homes, offices, and factories. When configured with monitors that the products marked with some versions of the Power Management Feature: http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. See the EPA ENERGY...
... environmental benefits: http://www.energystar.gov. If it is not supported on ). The Power Management feature enables the computer to verify the factory default power settings for your desktop or workstation, select Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in homes, offices, and factories. When configured with monitors that the products marked with some versions of the Power Management Feature: http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. See the EPA ENERGY...