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...or encourage the use or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to change without the prior written consent of HP. HP assumes no responsibility for the use of the not-yet-ratified IEEE 802.11n standard used in the express statements accompanying such ...products and services. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized ...
...or encourage the use or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to change without the prior written consent of HP. HP assumes no responsibility for the use of the not-yet-ratified IEEE 802.11n standard used in the express statements accompanying such ...products and services. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized ...
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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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All cabling is preset for the first time and complete the initial setup. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in a location away from placing furniture on page 13. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These can be stepped on the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. 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 Use...
All cabling is preset for the first time and complete the initial setup. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in a location away from placing furniture on page 13. See "Preparing to the computer. 4 Turn on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These can be stepped on the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. 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 Use...
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Mouse (PS/2 connector). NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the computer or on the computer may vary. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. 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 ...
Mouse (PS/2 connector). NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the computer or on the computer may vary. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. 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 ...
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You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a VGA monitor. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to the ...
You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a VGA monitor. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to the ...
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Your computer model may include audio connectors on page 25. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. May function as batteries or a separate power cord. Headphones and microphones are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio ...
Your computer model may include audio connectors on page 25. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. May function as batteries or a separate power cord. Headphones and microphones are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Some computers also have its own power source, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio ...
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Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that were shipped with a headphones icon. You can also connect headphones to the subwoofer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Connect the microphone to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the ...
Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that were shipped with a headphones icon. You can also connect headphones to the subwoofer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Connect the microphone to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the ...
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Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the wireless radio signal. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network. If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on , check the indicator lights (B) next to increase the range and sensitivity of the computer or in an elevated and open area. You ...
Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the top of the wireless radio signal. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network. If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on , check the indicator lights (B) next to increase the range and sensitivity of the computer or in an elevated and open area. You ...
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Use it may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the Internet. Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Or Video out from the computer. The modem may need for video/audio into the ...
Use it may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the Internet. Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Or Video out from the computer. The modem may need for video/audio into the ...
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NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the TV tuner. Secondary S-video In connector to connect audio input from a TV set -top box connector (white). 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 video input from a TV set -top box output connector. Primary right Audio In connector to the motherboard. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the ...
NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the TV tuner. Secondary S-video In connector to connect audio input from a TV set -top box connector (white). 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 video input from a TV set -top box output connector. Primary right Audio In connector to the motherboard. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the ...
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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 NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital 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 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. 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 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 ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. ...
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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 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 (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to the computer connector (C). Connect the remote control cable/...
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 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 (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to the computer connector (C). Connect the remote control cable/...
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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-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the computer. Callouts A TV ...
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-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the computer. Callouts A TV ...
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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, you can control the set-top box from the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back 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). Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/...
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, you can control the set-top box from the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back 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). Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/...
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NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to the computer until after you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. Preparing 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 for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to Use Your Computer 13 Preparing to Use Your Computer ...
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to the computer until after you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. Preparing 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 for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to Use Your Computer 13 Preparing to Use Your Computer ...
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As an alternative to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the keyboard to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you left off. If it is present, simply press the Sleep button on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you restart the computer after installation. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the front of the computer. This may require that you had open are ...
As an alternative to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the keyboard to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you left off. If it is present, simply press the Sleep button on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you restart the computer after installation. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the front of the computer. This may require that you had open are ...
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For a modem, see "Internet access" on your ISP. If you did not set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services, and then click Get Online. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. For dial-up only, double-...
For a modem, see "Internet access" on your ISP. If you did not set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services, and then click Get Online. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. For dial-up only, double-...
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Then, you can adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you are several ways to adjust volume. If you would like to 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 clicking the X in the upper-right corner. To select the microphone that you would like to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). Adjusting microphone recording level in ...
Then, you can adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you are several ways to adjust volume. If you would like to 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 clicking the X in the upper-right corner. To select the microphone that you would like to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). Adjusting microphone recording level in ...