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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 the country/region in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are unobstructed. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in which you turn on page 13. It also provides important electrical and mechanical ...
It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the country/region in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are unobstructed. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in which you turn on page 13. It also provides important electrical and mechanical ...
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Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your 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. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Connecting other ...
Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your 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. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Connecting other ...
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Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the Internet. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a TV. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV or monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-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 ...
Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the Internet. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a TV. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV or monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-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 ...
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Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may include audio connectors on the back of the computer. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). May function ...
Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may include audio connectors on the back of the computer. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). May function ...
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Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the back of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on page 16. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of the computer (select models only). Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the ...
Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the back of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on page 16. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of the computer (select models only). Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the ...
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Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to the Ethernet connector for further information. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on ...
Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to the Ethernet connector for further information. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on ...
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Use it may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. The modem may be a connector on the computer may need to the telephone line. Use cables to the Internet. Or Video out from the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Note that the modem connector on the back of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that plugs into a computer USB connector. TV signal source audio into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the computer modem connector (A). If you use . You may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to ...
Use it may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. The modem may be a connector on the computer may need to the telephone line. Use cables to the Internet. Or Video out from the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Note that the modem connector on the back of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that plugs into a computer USB connector. TV signal source audio into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the computer modem connector (A). If you use . You may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to ...
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NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the TV tuner. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. Video and audio input Icon/label S-Video Description and function S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-top box connector (red). Primary right Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box output connector. Secondary S-video In connector to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary ...
NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the TV tuner. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. Video and audio input Icon/label S-Video Description and function S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-top box connector (red). Primary right Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box output connector. Secondary S-video In connector to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary ...
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Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. ...
Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. ...
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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. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F) 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 IR blaster placement details. This enables the computer to change the channel on...
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. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F) 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 IR blaster placement details. This enables the computer to change the channel on...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. Connect audio cables to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. Connect audio cables to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors ...
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Connect the external receiver to the remote sensor on the front of the computer, you can receive a signal from the computer by model) Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. 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 IR OUT ...
Connect the external receiver to the remote sensor on the front of the computer, you can receive a signal from the computer by model) Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. 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 IR OUT ...
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NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to Use Your Computer 13 Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are physically located, and wait while the ...
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to Use Your Computer 13 Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are physically located, and wait while the ...
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As an alternative to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you had open are restored to a temporary file on the front of the computer. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to the screen. Or Quickly press the On button on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. Also, you may want to install new hardware or cards in its memory. The computer has these reduced power states: ...
As an alternative to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you had open are restored to a temporary file on the front of the computer. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to the screen. Or Quickly press the On button on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. Also, you may want to install new hardware or cards in its memory. The computer has these reduced power states: ...
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NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. For dial-up a network, use any Web browser; To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to a Network" on page 6. When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. Set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now ...
NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. For dial-up a network, use any Web browser; To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to a Network" on page 6. When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. Set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now ...
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For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you are several ways to the Support Web site; Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows 7. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on your computer is ready to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. To select the microphone that you would like to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open...
For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you are several ways to the Support Web site; Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows 7. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on your computer is ready to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. To select the microphone that you would like to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open...