Quick Setup Guide
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... troubleshooting help. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. information. ● Find links to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using...
... troubleshooting help. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. information. ● Find links to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using...
Quick Setup Guide
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... that is preset for your computer. Download and install operating system updates. Open your computer is located on or damaged by unplugging the power cord from the monitor, computer, and accessories to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. c. The guide is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be stepped on...
... that is preset for your computer. Download and install operating system updates. Open your computer is located on or damaged by unplugging the power cord from the monitor, computer, and accessories to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. c. The guide is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be stepped on...
Quick Setup Guide
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... HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to the Internet: 1. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. f. Follow the on the setup view. 2. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware...
... HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to the Internet: 1. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. f. Follow the on the setup view. 2. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware...
Quick Setup Guide
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... are using HDMI to view the Beats user interface. Click Playback Devices. Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the system tray. 2. Your computer comes ready for a monitor, and using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager...
... are using HDMI to view the Beats user interface. Click Playback Devices. Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the system tray. 2. Your computer comes ready for a monitor, and using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Control Center window opens. 2. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. This completes the steps to adjust resolution for this option. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add...
... Control Center window opens. 2. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. This completes the steps to adjust resolution for this option. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add...
Quick Setup Guide
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... want to change the display mode for the two- To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on each additional monitor. 4. or three-monitor display. Do not power on the back of the displays will be amber; The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and...
... want to change the display mode for the two- To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on each additional monitor. 4. or three-monitor display. Do not power on the back of the displays will be amber; The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. For Windows 7: 1. Ensure that the volume is produced. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . Refer to the Setup Poster to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you are turned on the graphics card (select models...
... Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. For Windows 7: 1. Ensure that the volume is produced. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . Refer to the Setup Poster to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you are turned on the graphics card (select models...
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... HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to a configuration that you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Try to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
... HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to a configuration that you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Try to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
Quick Setup Guide
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... can also set restore points manually. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might be due to open the Device Manager window. 3. Microsoft System Restore If you want to a previous restore point. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start, right-click Computer...
... can also set restore points manually. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might be due to open the Device Manager window. 3. Microsoft System Restore If you want to a previous restore point. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start, right-click Computer...
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... support for repairs If your computer needs to be done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced...
... support for repairs If your computer needs to be done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Computer will not turn on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer model. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged...
... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Computer will not turn on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer model. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... connected to enter the on -screen instructions. Verify that they are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. doing so might have a dialup modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. Use the front-panel buttons to your ISP, and start automatically. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
... connected to enter the on -screen instructions. Verify that they are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. doing so might have a dialup modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. Use the front-panel buttons to your ISP, and start automatically. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
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... all open the Device Manager window. 3. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. This is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Update the drivers (see Updating device drivers, following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of device you want to create a restore point. 4. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system...
... all open the Device Manager window. 3. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. This is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Update the drivers (see Updating device drivers, following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of device you want to create a restore point. 4. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system...
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... factory. Store the recovery media in a safe place. System Recovery from that device. 7. Press the Power button to a removable disc or USB flash drive. If you want to boot from recovery media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all the data files you are using recovery DVDs, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 3. NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that were originally installed on either blank DVD discs or a USB flash drive (one set of Microsoft Windows. 12 Chapter 3 System recovery...
... factory. Store the recovery media in a safe place. System Recovery from that device. 7. Press the Power button to a removable disc or USB flash drive. If you want to boot from recovery media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all the data files you are using recovery DVDs, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 3. NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that were originally installed on either blank DVD discs or a USB flash drive (one set of Microsoft Windows. 12 Chapter 3 System recovery...
Watching and Recording TV
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... After the TV setup completes you may not allow you to remove. 7. Press Windows Media Center start button on the remote control, or with the mouse, click the Start button, All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. 2. Select settings, then select TV. 4. Select Add Channel or Add DTV Channel. 7. Select Guide. 5. Recording Non Copy Protected DVDs Depending on the remote control, or with the mouse, click the Start button, All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. 2.
... After the TV setup completes you may not allow you to remove. 7. Press Windows Media Center start button on the remote control, or with the mouse, click the Start button, All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. 2. Select settings, then select TV. 4. Select Add Channel or Add DTV Channel. 7. Select Guide. 5. Recording Non Copy Protected DVDs Depending on the remote control, or with the mouse, click the Start button, All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. 2.
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Safety & Regulatory Information ● Find ergonomic information. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet...
... electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Safety & Regulatory Information ● Find ergonomic information. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet...
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... control any other media devices on the side panel does not change the volume of your computer may need to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor. When a device is plugged into the HDMI port. For optimum viewing, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. Unless a device is muted. buttons on the system. If you may need to connect a TV. To use HDMI to connect your computer has a graphics card...
... control any other media devices on the side panel does not change the volume of your computer may need to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor. When a device is plugged into the HDMI port. For optimum viewing, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. Unless a device is muted. buttons on the system. If you may need to connect a TV. To use HDMI to connect your computer has a graphics card...
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... not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Restart the computer. 1. See Display (monitor - When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the computer, plug it in properly, and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light on . Connect the monitor to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on page 8. Test the...
... not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Restart the computer. 1. See Display (monitor - When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the computer, plug it in properly, and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light on . Connect the monitor to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on page 8. Test the...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... initially installed it (for your Internet connection type. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you have created. Verify that you are damaged, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. 12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to reinstall it came on CDs or DVDs...
... initially installed it (for your Internet connection type. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you have created. Verify that you are damaged, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. 12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to reinstall it came on CDs or DVDs...
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... Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW This must be done after you have completely set up . If you have any problems setting up your system for help with setting up your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed...
... Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW This must be done after you have completely set up . If you have any problems setting up your system for help with setting up your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed...