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... may affect the ability of June 2007. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n based on equipment that is not furnished by HP. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is ...protected by copyright. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. If the final specifications differ from...
... may affect the ability of June 2007. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n based on equipment that is not furnished by HP. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is ...protected by copyright. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. If the final specifications differ from...
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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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WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are unobstructed. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial setup. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer. Do not place any cable in ...
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are unobstructed. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial setup. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer. Do not place any cable in ...
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Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Connecting other devices with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by using surge protection with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Keyboard (PS...
Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Connecting other devices with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by using surge protection with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Keyboard (PS...
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Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a VGA monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 HDMI Recommended for connecting to the computer. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a monitor. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a TV. DVI Recommended for connecting to the computer. You may ...
Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a VGA monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 HDMI Recommended for connecting to the computer. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a monitor. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a TV. DVI Recommended for connecting to the computer. You may ...
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Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may be included with...
Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may be included with...
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NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. The headphones connector is labeled with your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. Connect the microphone to the microphone connector on the speaker system. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of the computer (select models only). Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the front of the computer. When headphones are available separately. Connecting ...
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. The headphones connector is labeled with your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. Connect the microphone to the microphone connector on the speaker system. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of the computer (select models only). Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the front of the computer. When headphones are available separately. Connecting ...
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Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer or in an elevated and open area. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - If provided, connect the external antenna to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button...
Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer or in an elevated and open area. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - If provided, connect the external antenna to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button...
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The modem may be a connector on the computer may need to the Internet. You may be an external device that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. If you use a network connection, you must connect your telephone service line to an ISP that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use telephone dial-up connection to purchase cables, a coaxial cable ...
The modem may be a connector on the computer may need to the Internet. You may be an external device that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. If you use a network connection, you must connect your telephone service line to an ISP that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use telephone dial-up connection to purchase cables, a coaxial cable ...
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A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box output connector. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the TV tuner. Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 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 (white). NOTE: ...
A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box output connector. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the TV tuner. Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 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 (white). NOTE: ...
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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. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) ...
TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) ...
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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 F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) 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. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer ...
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 F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) 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. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer ...
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Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable To use an S-video-to-composite cable adapter) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the computer. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect audio cables 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-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) ...
Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable To use an S-video-to-composite cable adapter) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the computer. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect audio cables 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-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) ...
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Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on all models). 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 the computer (1). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a ...
Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on all models). 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 the computer (1). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a ...
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NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set 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 instructions to register, sign up for this section. ...
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set 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 instructions to register, sign up for this section. ...
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You can resume quickly. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the front of the computer. Or Quickly press the On button on , and the computer is available. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to shutting down the computer, you can set the power management timers to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is required. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you had open are restored to install additional software programs or hardware ...
You can resume quickly. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the front of the computer. Or Quickly press the On button on , and the computer is available. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to shutting down the computer, you can set the power management timers to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is required. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you had open are restored to install additional software programs or hardware ...
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1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 37. d Follow the onscreen instructions to protect the network from unauthorized access. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 7. 2 To connect to a Network" on page 37. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use one or more of ISPs; NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet: Sign up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP....
1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 37. d Follow the onscreen instructions to protect the network from unauthorized access. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 7. 2 To connect to a Network" on page 37. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use one or more of ISPs; NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet: Sign up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP....
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Use the Volume icon on the Windows 7 taskbar to set speaker volume, use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (features vary by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the speakers (select models only). The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you are several ways to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone ...
Use the Volume icon on the Windows 7 taskbar to set speaker volume, use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (features vary by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the speakers (select models only). The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you are several ways to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone ...