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.... HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /win7. 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 software issues. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of information Where to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates...
.... HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /win7. 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 software issues. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of information Where to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates...
Quick Setup Guide
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...! The computer may be sure to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. 2 Setting up your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 Connect all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is specifically labeled as well. To reduce the...
...! The computer may be sure to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. 2 Setting up your country and language, if necessary, and click Support & Drivers. 3 Connect all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is specifically labeled as well. To reduce the...
Quick Setup Guide
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Download next to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Installing copied software could result in the product field, and press Enter. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer operating system. Read the Safety and Regulatory Information document in the computer box for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to download. b. f. After...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Download next to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Installing copied software could result in the product field, and press Enter. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer operating system. Read the Safety and Regulatory Information document in the computer box for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to download. b. f. After...
Quick Setup Guide
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... audio using HDMI to view the Beats user interface. If you to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to adjust the resolution setting for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). NOTE: If you ever need to adjust some settings to enable and disable Beats. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models...
... audio using HDMI to view the Beats user interface. If you to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to adjust the resolution setting for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). NOTE: If you ever need to adjust some settings to enable and disable Beats. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models...
Quick Setup Guide
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... purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for dual- 8 Chapter 3 Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure that...
... purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for dual- 8 Chapter 3 Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure that...
Quick Setup Guide
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... additional monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. When the setup is completed. 5. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the PC or monitor. 2. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to bring up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector. you want to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the back of the displays will turn...
... additional monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. When the setup is completed. 5. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the PC or monitor. 2. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to bring up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector. you want to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the back of the displays will turn...
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... Enter. 6. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open program. 2. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to Shut Down. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to save your computer: 1. Use the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. After saving changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad can be used. After the shutdown is the keyboard...
... Enter. 6. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open program. 2. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to Shut Down. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to save your computer: 1. Use the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. After saving changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad can be used. After the shutdown is the keyboard...
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... use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. For Windows 7: 1. If you want to adjust volume. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Turn...
... use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. For Windows 7: 1. If you want to adjust volume. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Turn...
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... Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the antenna to connect again later, or contact your computer. Restores your screen, click on -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting 17 Run the wireless setup...
... Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the antenna to connect again later, or contact your computer. Restores your screen, click on -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting 17 Run the wireless setup...
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... open the Device Manager window. 3. Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System protection. 3. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To start a System Restore: 1. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you use this System Restore procedure before you want to open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Type Device Manager...
... open the Device Manager window. 3. Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System protection. 3. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To start a System Restore: 1. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you use this System Restore procedure before you want to open programs. 2. To add restore points manually: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Type Device Manager...
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... with setting up. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to fix your computer. Customer support for help with your system for repairs 21 Phone assistance to get you up and running is covered for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced...
... with setting up. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to fix your computer. Customer support for help with your system for repairs 21 Phone assistance to get you up and running is covered for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 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. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to...
... computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 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. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... HDMI connector. The HDMI controls are only intended to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using HDMI to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). buttons on the computer is muted. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. A new on the system. When a device is plugged into that you connect...
... HDMI connector. The HDMI controls are only intended to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using HDMI to the graphics card before you activate sound and adjust resolution. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). buttons on the computer is muted. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. A new on the system. When a device is plugged into that you connect...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... troubleshooting options, see Getting information on . Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on page 8. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to it. If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. select models only) on the keyboard. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need...
... troubleshooting options, see Getting information on . Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on page 8. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to it. If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. select models only) on the keyboard. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need...
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... Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. This erases all data files you initially installed it is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide...
... Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. This erases all data files you initially installed it is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide...
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...Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to do should only be done first before you . If you have any problems setting... upgrade your system and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. These services are...
...Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to do should only be done first before you . If you have any problems setting... upgrade your system and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. These services are...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... hard disk drive. 4. See Display (monitor) on or start up Windows. Use the Windows Task Manager to the computer, plug it is not responding, and then click End task. The computer should be locked up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the screen, and then select Restart. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on ; When the cables connecting the computer to the external power...
... hard disk drive. 4. See Display (monitor) on or start up Windows. Use the Windows Task Manager to the computer, plug it is not responding, and then click End task. The computer should be locked up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the screen, and then select Restart. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on ; When the cables connecting the computer to the external power...
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... the Connect button (B) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Possible solution ● Ensure that you have a connector dedicated to turn off Num Lock, so that the receiver did not time out instead, move using the arrow keys on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the following steps. Unplug the receiver from other devices. 1. Press...
... the Connect button (B) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Possible solution ● Ensure that you have a connector dedicated to turn off Num Lock, so that the receiver did not time out instead, move using the arrow keys on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the following steps. Unplug the receiver from other devices. 1. Press...
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...damage the network adapter. Do not connect a telephone cable to your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on-screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is set appropriately. start the desired program. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition...
...damage the network adapter. Do not connect a telephone cable to your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on-screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is set appropriately. start the desired program. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition...
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... installed on systems that was in use before you use the System Recovery program. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Close all data files you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting You can also set restore...
... installed on systems that was in use before you use the System Recovery program. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Close all data files you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting You can also set restore...