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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 which you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to Use Your Computer" on page 13. If you turn on the computer for your computer. See "Preparing to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the first time and complete the initial setup. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing ...
It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the country/region in which you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to Use Your Computer" on page 13. If you turn on the computer for your computer. See "Preparing to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the first time and complete the initial setup. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing ...
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Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to a power surge protection device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by connecting all power cords to the inputs and outputs of the computer. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and ...
Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to a power surge protection device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by connecting all power cords to the inputs and outputs of the computer. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and ...
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This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to ...
This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to ...
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Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Line Side (gray) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to ...
Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Line Side (gray) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to ...
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Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the back of your computer. Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the front of the computer. The ...
Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the back of your computer. Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the front of the computer. The ...
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If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to a network. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on , check the indicator lights (B) next to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on page 37. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector for further information. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the ...
If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to a network. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on , check the indicator lights (B) next to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on page 37. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector for further information. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the ...
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Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to an ISP that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. NOTE: Your computer may need to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to the Internet. 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 a network connection, you may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial ...
Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to an ISP that plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. NOTE: Your computer may need to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to the Internet. 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 a network connection, you may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial ...
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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. 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 input connector (white). Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a TV set-top box output connector. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the back 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. 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 input connector (white). Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a TV set-top box output connector. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. ...
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TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. ATSC CATV NTSC 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 ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 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. ATSC CATV NTSC 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 ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ...
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This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. 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 (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the set-top box (F) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D...
This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. 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 (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the set-top box (F) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D...
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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 change the channel on the box. 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) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the computer. Connect audio cables to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the set -top box. ...
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 change the channel on the box. 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) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the computer. Connect audio cables to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the set -top box. ...
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Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the set-top box (2), and connect it to the remote control. Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the remote sensor on the front of the computer. Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer, you can control the ...
Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the set-top box (2), and connect it to the remote control. Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the remote sensor on the front of the computer. Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer, you can control the ...
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For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to 30 minutes for the first time and complete the initial setup. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you are ready to turn on the computer for this section. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you turn on the computer. Preparing to Use Your Computer ...
For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to 30 minutes for the first time and complete the initial setup. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you are ready to turn on the computer for this section. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you turn on the computer. Preparing to Use Your Computer ...
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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. As an alternative to enter sleep mode. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the keyboard to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the front of the computer. Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the computer. You can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work to solve many software issues for specific ...
Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to change a battery. As an alternative to enter sleep mode. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the keyboard to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the front of the computer. Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the computer. You can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work to solve many software issues for specific ...
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If you already have Microsoft Internet Explorer®. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Set up a network, use any Web browser; 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 the Internet: Sign up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ...
If you already have Microsoft Internet Explorer®. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Set up a network, use any Web browser; 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 the Internet: Sign up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ...
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To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. The Volume knob on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 25. If you would like to adjust volume. NOTE: When you are several ways to...
To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. The Volume knob on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 25. If you would like to adjust volume. NOTE: When you are several ways to...