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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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Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in a location away from placing furniture on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. 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. 4 Turn on page 13. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in the Regulatory and Safety Information ...
Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in a location away from placing furniture on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. 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. 4 Turn on page 13. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in the Regulatory and Safety Information ...
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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 inputs and outputs of the computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord ...
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 inputs and outputs of the computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord ...
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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 TV or monitor. DVI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to a TV. Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone ...
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 TV or monitor. DVI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to a TV. Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone ...
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Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have connectors on the back of the computer. Line Rear (black) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are stereo mini-jacks that may be on page 25. Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Audio connectors are available separately, or may be included with the monitor. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on ...
Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have connectors on the back of the computer. Line Rear (black) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are stereo mini-jacks that may be on page 25. Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Audio connectors are available separately, or may be included with the monitor. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on ...
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NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the front of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the speaker system. Your computer comes with your computer. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Setting Up Your Computer 5 Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are...
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the front of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the speaker system. Your computer comes with your computer. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Setting Up Your Computer 5 Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are...
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To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - 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, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless ...
To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - 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, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless ...
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NOTE: Your computer may need for video/audio into the computer. Note that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack 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 purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you may not need a modem connection. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Your computer may ...
NOTE: Your computer may need for video/audio into the computer. Note that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack 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 purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you may not need a modem connection. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Your computer may ...
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Primary right Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set -top box. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set -top box connector (red). Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: This ...
Primary right Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set -top box. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set -top box connector (red). Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: This ...
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Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector 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 connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) ...
Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector 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 connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) ...
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Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E ...
Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E ...
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Connect audio cables to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top 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 ...
Connect audio cables to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top 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 ...
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Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set -top box (2), and connect it to the remote sensor on the front of the computer. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of sight to 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 the computer ...
Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set -top box (2), and connect it to the remote sensor on the front of the computer. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of sight to 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 the computer ...
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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. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When...
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. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When...
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Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to change a battery. You can set the power management timers to memory, so you must turn on the keyboard to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 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 ready to wake quickly and resume your work to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available. Check with your work where you had open are ...
Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to change a battery. You can set the power management timers to memory, so you must turn on the keyboard to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 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 ready to wake quickly and resume your work to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available. Check with your work where you had open are ...
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To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Internet access" on page 37. If you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to 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. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" on page 37. Preparing to protect the network from ...
To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Internet access" on page 37. If you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to 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. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" on page 37. Preparing to protect the network from ...
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The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you would like to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). Use the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you can adjust the volume by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the Windows 7 taskbar to use in ...
The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you would like to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). Use the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you can adjust the volume by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the Windows 7 taskbar to use in ...