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... ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit...
... ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit...
Quick Setup Guide
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... damage to a power surge protection device that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. a. 2 Setting up your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Open your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 be...
... damage to a power surge protection device that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. a. 2 Setting up your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Open your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 be...
Quick Setup Guide
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... your computer operating system. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. h. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to the Internet: 1. Look in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. If you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up the computer for proper workstation setup, posture, health...
... your computer operating system. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. h. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to the Internet: 1. Look in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. If you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up the computer for proper workstation setup, posture, health...
Quick Setup Guide
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... operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Because of BEATS audio using HDMI to adjust the resolution setting for the HDMI connector. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP...
... operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Because of BEATS audio using HDMI to adjust the resolution setting for the HDMI connector. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP...
Quick Setup Guide
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... monitors: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. The View Selection window opens. 2. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays Use the following steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards...
... monitors: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. The View Selection window opens. 2. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays Use the following steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards...
Quick Setup Guide
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... active; Connect the monitors to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to the instructions for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the desktop to bring...
... active; Connect the monitors to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to the instructions for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the desktop to bring...
Quick Setup Guide
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... save changes in all open program. 2. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to mouse movement. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Select Shut Down, and then press Enter. 6. Cursor does not respond to Shut Down. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to your computer. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
... save changes in all open program. 2. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to mouse movement. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Select Shut Down, and then press Enter. 6. Cursor does not respond to Shut Down. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to your computer. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
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... is set appropriately. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to enter the on . For Windows 7: 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that you connected the speakers to the Audio...
... is set appropriately. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to enter the on . For Windows 7: 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that you connected the speakers to the Audio...
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... Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - If your Internet connection type. Software troubleshooting 17 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Run the wireless setup wizard...
... Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - If your Internet connection type. Software troubleshooting 17 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Run the wireless setup wizard...
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..., use the System Recovery program. Click the Driver tab. 6. You can also set restore points manually. Close all open programs. 2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To add restore points manually...
..., use the System Recovery program. Click the Driver tab. 6. You can also set restore points manually. Close all open programs. 2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To add restore points manually...
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... breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. After thirty (30) days, there may be repaired or to the setup poster included with your computer is still available. Refer to have parts replaced, you purchased your computer. This is necessary, the...
... breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. After thirty (30) days, there may be repaired or to the setup poster included with your computer is still available. Refer to have parts replaced, you purchased your computer. This is necessary, the...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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...; Find ergonomic information. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to find additional troubleshooting help from the Windows community. ● Find...
...; Find ergonomic information. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to find additional troubleshooting help from the Windows community. ● Find...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using HDMI to connect a TV. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). NOTE: If you activate sound and adjust resolution. Using the +/buttons...
... HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using HDMI to connect a TV. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). NOTE: If you activate sound and adjust resolution. Using the +/buttons...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start 7 See Display (monitor - The computer should be on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Restart the computer. 1. When the cables connecting the computer to restart the computer. 3. select models only) on the keyboard. For more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the external power source are plugged in , and turn...
... Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start 7 See Display (monitor - The computer should be on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Restart the computer. 1. When the cables connecting the computer to restart the computer. 3. select models only) on the keyboard. For more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the external power source are plugged in , and turn...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... operating system, programs, and drivers. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. If the antenna is still available from the CDs or DVDs. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that came with the product) or hardware driver to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software...
... operating system, programs, and drivers. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. If the antenna is still available from the CDs or DVDs. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that came with the product) or hardware driver to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software...
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... hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your computer is then, to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system and turning...
... hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your computer is then, to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system and turning...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. The computer should be properly connected. Computer does not start up. 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on ; Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be...
... on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. The computer should be properly connected. Computer does not start up. 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on ; Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...; Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to repeat the procedure for normal use a USB connector on the number keypad. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the same level as the receiver, within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for Save on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Your computer model might...
...; Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to repeat the procedure for normal use a USB connector on the number keypad. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the same level as the receiver, within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for Save on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Your computer model might...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not produce satisfactory sound. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to your Internet connection type. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Under Network and Internet...
... non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not produce satisfactory sound. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Verify that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to your Internet connection type. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Under Network and Internet...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Some features might be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...
... example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Some features might be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...