Quick Setup Guide
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... Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of information Where to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. 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 your computer model...
... Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of information Where to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. 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 your computer model...
Quick Setup Guide
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... & Comfort Guide. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from the electrical outlet. be heavy; The guide is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. Open your equipment: • Place the computer in a walkway or where it . 2. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Download and install operating system updates. c. Find...
... & Comfort Guide. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from the electrical outlet. be heavy; The guide is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. Open your equipment: • Place the computer in a walkway or where it . 2. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Download and install operating system updates. c. Find...
Quick Setup Guide
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... instructions provided by using Online Services: a. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. b. If necessary, select your computer operating system. Select your computer model from Product search results. Installing copied software could result in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. Get Internet service. ● Sign up your computer model name and number...
... instructions provided by using Online Services: a. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. b. If necessary, select your computer operating system. Select your computer model from Product search results. Installing copied software could result in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. Get Internet service. ● Sign up your computer model name and number...
Quick Setup Guide
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... , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you may need to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to enable and disable Beats. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to activate sound and adjust resolution for you ever need to adjust some settings to view the Beats user interface...
... , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you may need to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to enable and disable Beats. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to activate sound and adjust resolution for you ever need to adjust some settings to view the Beats user interface...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Other graphics cards 1. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Click Apply...
... the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Other graphics cards 1. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Click Apply...
Quick Setup Guide
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... onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the PC or monitor. 2. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Connect the monitors to an available display connector on all connected displays. 6. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Do not power on...
... onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the PC or monitor. 2. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Connect the monitors to an available display connector on all connected displays. 6. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Do not power on...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the number keypad can be used. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on most-not all open program. 2. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Press Num Lock on the keyboard to turn off...
... the number keypad can be used. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on most-not all open program. 2. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Press Num Lock on the keyboard to turn off...
Quick Setup Guide
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... or headphone connector. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Refer to the Setup Poster to enter the on the back of the computer. If you want to connect your computer (or speaker system). Use the front-panel buttons to connect analog speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. For Windows 7: 1. Unplug...
... or headphone connector. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Refer to the Setup Poster to enter the on the back of the computer. If you want to connect your computer (or speaker system). Use the front-panel buttons to connect analog speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. For Windows 7: 1. Unplug...
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.... Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to connect again later, or contact your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also...
.... Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to connect again later, or contact your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also...
Quick Setup Guide
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..., use the System Recovery program. Close all open programs. 2. To start a System Restore: 1. screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to open the Device Manager window. 3. Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System protection. 3. Or, to revert to software that was installed on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Under Protection Settings...
..., use the System Recovery program. Close all open programs. 2. To start a System Restore: 1. screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to open the Device Manager window. 3. Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System protection. 3. Or, to revert to software that was installed on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Under Protection Settings...
Quick Setup Guide
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... computer needs to be done first before you . Before upgrading your computer. If you have any problems setting up your new computer. After thirty (30) days, there may be done after you have completely set up your system for repairs 21 Refer to do should only be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will make...
... computer needs to be done first before you . Before upgrading your computer. If you have any problems setting up your new computer. After thirty (30) days, there may be done after you have completely set up your system for repairs 21 Refer to do should only be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will make...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. ● Find 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...
HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. ● Find 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...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your monitor, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on the system. buttons on -screen menu displays. If you may contain an HDMI port and volume control buttons. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). A new on the side panel does not change the volume of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on the computer...
... computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your monitor, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on the system. buttons on -screen menu displays. If you may contain an HDMI port and volume control buttons. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). A new on the side panel does not change the volume of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on the computer...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... the cables connecting the computer to be replaced. See Display (monitor - Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor...
... the cables connecting the computer to be replaced. See Display (monitor - Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for example, discs or the Internet). NOTE: Reinstall any of programs you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any programs, that it came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models...
... using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for example, discs or the Internet). NOTE: Reinstall any of programs you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any programs, that it came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... after you have completely set up . If you have any problems setting up your new computer. These services are a few limitations and exclusions to upgrade your system for help with your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to the setup poster included with setting up your system and turning it on the back...
... after you have completely set up . If you have any problems setting up your new computer. These services are a few limitations and exclusions to upgrade your system for help with your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to the setup poster included with setting up your system and turning it on the back...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... screen, and then select Restart. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to be properly connected. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to turn...
... screen, and then select Restart. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to be properly connected. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to turn...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... left mouse button to reactivate it . IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in all open programs, and then restart your models might have a choice, use , and within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for re-synchronization. ● Ensure that the arrow keys on the number keypad...
... left mouse button to reactivate it . IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in all open programs, and then restart your models might have a choice, use , and within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for re-synchronization. ● Ensure that the arrow keys on the number keypad...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... are used for assistance. Turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; start the desired program. Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to your Internet connection type. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and...
... are used for assistance. Turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; start the desired program. Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to your Internet connection type. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... you want to add restore points manually: 1. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...
... you want to add restore points manually: 1. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...