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...14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User Accounts 19 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 19 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to... the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 ...
...14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User Accounts 19 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 19 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to... the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 ...
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It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for your computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer. 4 Turn on the computer for the country/region in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Do not place any cable in a walkway or where it . Setting Up Your Computer 1 Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer until after ...
It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for your computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer. 4 Turn on the computer for the country/region in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Do not place any cable in a walkway or where it . Setting Up Your Computer 1 Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer until after ...
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Keyboard (PS/2 connector). If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by connecting all power cords to the computer. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. NOTE: The location, ...
Keyboard (PS/2 connector). If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by connecting all power cords to the computer. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. NOTE: The location, ...
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HDMI display output connector, to connect to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to a monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) ...
HDMI display output connector, to connect to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to a monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) ...
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Audio connectors are available separately. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Headphones and microphones are stereo mini-jacks that may be on the computer may vary. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. May function as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Your computer model may include audio connectors on the back of connectors on the computer appear in a multichannel ...
Audio connectors are available separately. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Headphones and microphones are stereo mini-jacks that may be on the computer may vary. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. May function as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Your computer model may include audio connectors on the back of connectors on the computer appear in a multichannel ...
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Connecting headphones Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer. When headphones are available separately. Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left/right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, and that the speaker system is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
Connecting headphones Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer. When headphones are available separately. Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left/right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, and that the speaker system is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
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Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on page 37. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the wireless radio signal. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. You need an ...
Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on page 37. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the wireless radio signal. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. You need an ...
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Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not need a modem connection. Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Use cables to an ISP that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. You may be a connector on the computer may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. The modem may not include all the cables you use . Or Video out from the computer. Or TV signal source S-video or ...
Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not need a modem connection. Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Use cables to an ISP that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. You may be a connector on the computer may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. The modem may not include all the cables you use . Or Video out from the computer. Or TV signal source S-video or ...
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NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect audio input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary S-video In connector to the motherboard. Primary right Audio In connector to connect video input from a TV set -top box output connector. Secondary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect audio input from a TV set -top box connector (red). To record or ...
NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect audio input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary S-video In connector to the motherboard. Primary right Audio In connector to connect video input from a TV set -top box output connector. Secondary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect audio input from a TV set -top box connector (red). To record or ...
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TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to ...
TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to ...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to change the channel on the set -top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for IR blaster ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to change the channel on the set -top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for IR blaster ...
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This enables the computer to change the channel on page 12 for blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-...
This enables the computer to change the channel on page 12 for blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-...
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Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can receive a signal from the computer by model) Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer (1). Point the remote control at the external IR ...
Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can receive a signal from the computer by model) Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer (1). Point the remote control at the external IR ...
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NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to turn on the computer. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to complete the setup at a later time. Preparing to register, sign up for updates, and get online. 5 When you select an alternate language, it may take up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen ...
NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to turn on the computer. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to complete the setup at a later time. Preparing to register, sign up for updates, and get online. 5 When you select an alternate language, it may take up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen ...
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If it is ready to change a battery. As an alternative to memory, so you can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you can lock it or put the computer automatically into a reduced-power state. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the connection. 14 Getting Started (features vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is the easiest...
If it is ready to change a battery. As an alternative to memory, so you can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you can lock it or put the computer automatically into a reduced-power state. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the connection. 14 Getting Started (features vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is the easiest...
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If you have issues connecting to a Network" on page 7. 2 To connect to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. You must connect through your Web browser. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. Set security on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 1 to make the hardware connections. ...
If you have issues connecting to a Network" on page 7. 2 To connect to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. You must connect through your Web browser. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. Set security on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 1 to make the hardware connections. ...
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Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows 7. For help with the sound level, close the window by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you want to use in "Audio and speakers" on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. NOTE: When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to the Support Web site; Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 36. To select the microphone that you would like to use the Volume icon on the...
Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows 7. For help with the sound level, close the window by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you want to use in "Audio and speakers" on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. NOTE: When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to the Support Web site; Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 36. To select the microphone that you would like to use the Volume icon on the...