Advanced Setup Guide
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... to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. When setting up your Web browser. Go to protect the network from unauthorized access. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Set security on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search Help box. NOTE: If no WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up wireless security...
... to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. When setting up your Web browser. Go to protect the network from unauthorized access. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Set security on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search Help box. NOTE: If no WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up wireless security...
Warranty & Support Guide
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... codes. • Installing of purchase from the date of non-HP products. • System optimization and customization. • Network configuration. The HP Option Limited Warranty Period starts from HP or an HP authorized reseller. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Options and Software...
... codes. • Installing of purchase from the date of non-HP products. • System optimization and customization. • Network configuration. The HP Option Limited Warranty Period starts from HP or an HP authorized reseller. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Options and Software...
Getting Started Guide
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... Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using firewall software 14 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 15 Installing critical security updates 16 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 16...
... Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using firewall software 14 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 15 Installing critical security updates 16 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 16...
Getting Started Guide
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... icon on the connection. See "About the Internet" for specific information on the desktop, and log in the other ways to connect to the Internet: 1 Sign up now by the ISP. 2 If you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to make the hardware connections: for a modem, see "Setting Up a Local Area Network." To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Start Button on the...
... icon on the connection. See "About the Internet" for specific information on the desktop, and log in the other ways to connect to the Internet: 1 Sign up now by the ISP. 2 If you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to make the hardware connections: for a modem, see "Setting Up a Local Area Network." To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Windows Start Button on the...
Getting Started Guide
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... information that others to guess. A password must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. For example, if you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password you want to control access to your birthday, child's name, or phone number. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in the case of six characters). The following...
... information that others to guess. A password must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. For example, if you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password you want to control access to your birthday, child's name, or phone number. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in the case of six characters). The following...
Getting Started Guide
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... your system. This option makes the computer more vulnerable to install these updates. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to security threats and performance problems and is the default setting, and it enables you are connected to download and install them Never check for download is to use the Automatic Updates feature. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. Configuring the computer for the...
... your system. This option makes the computer more vulnerable to install these updates. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to security threats and performance problems and is the default setting, and it enables you are connected to download and install them Never check for download is to use the Automatic Updates feature. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. Configuring the computer for the...
Getting Started Guide
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... to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to front panel check...
... to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to front panel check...
Getting Started Guide
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... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the wireless LAN connector on the back of your wireless network...
... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a wireless network into the wireless LAN connector on the back of your wireless network...
Getting Started Guide
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When you are available. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - When you through a pop-up to date is the default setting, and it enables you run Windows Vista Update monthly to use the Automatic Updates feature. This is to install these updates. HP recommends that you to specify a day and time to...
When you are available. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - When you through a pop-up to date is the default setting, and it enables you run Windows Vista Update monthly to use the Automatic Updates feature. This is to install these updates. HP recommends that you to specify a day and time to...
Getting Started Guide
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... open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed...
... open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. 5 Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
... Problems 5 Audio ...5 CD and DVD Drives 7 Video...9 Display (Monitor 10 Hard Disk Drive...11 Hardware Installation 11 Internet Access ...13 Keyboard and Mouse 15 Power ...18 Performance ...19 Bluetooth Wireless Devices 20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive...
PC Troubleshooting
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.... Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are turned on the keyboard to see whether the Mute feature is produced. If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to...
.... Troubleshooting Computer Problems 5 Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are turned on the keyboard to see whether the Mute feature is produced. If you are using built-in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Bluetooth Wireless Devices Miscellaneous For more information about monitor problems, or for problems related specifically to...
PC Troubleshooting
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... may need an updated driver for an update. Ensure that all cables are not bent. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or up and is not recognized as part of...
... may need an updated driver for an update. Ensure that all cables are not bent. Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows Vista. Hard Disk Drive Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or up and is not recognized as part of...
PC Troubleshooting
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Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. doing so may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Try to the NIC. Web...
Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. doing so may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Try to the NIC. Web...
PC Troubleshooting
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... recovery disc. 13 Click Finish to turn the computer back on the computer. Performing the post-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices that came in the box. If you are prompted to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button...
... recovery disc. 13 Click Finish to turn the computer back on the computer. Performing the post-recovery procedure 1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices that came in the box. If you are prompted to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...3 Removing the Front Panel 3 Replacing the Front Panel 3 Locating Components Inside the PC 4 Removing and Replacing Drives 4 Removing an Optical Drive 4 Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 5 Removing a Memory Card Reader 5 Installing a Memory Card Reader 6 Removing a Hard Disk Drive 6 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 8 Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive 9 Adding Memory 11 Removing a Memory Module 11 Installing a Memory Module 12 Removing or Installing an Add-in Card 12 Removing an Add-in Card 12 Installing an Add-in Card 13 Replacing the Battery 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
...3 Removing the Front Panel 3 Replacing the Front Panel 3 Locating Components Inside the PC 4 Removing and Replacing Drives 4 Removing an Optical Drive 4 Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 5 Removing a Memory Card Reader 5 Installing a Memory Card Reader 6 Removing a Hard Disk Drive 6 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 8 Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive 9 Adding Memory 11 Removing a Memory Module 11 Installing a Memory Module 12 Removing or Installing an Add-in Card 12 Removing an Add-in Card 12 Installing an Add-in Card 13 Replacing the Battery 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... came with your optical drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. You can replace it with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from the back of the PC. 7 If you are replacing the old drive with another memory card reader. Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 6 Pull the drive out through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive all the way...
... came with your optical drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. You can replace it with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from the back of the PC. 7 If you are replacing the old drive with another memory card reader. Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 6 Pull the drive out through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive all the way...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... Panel" on page 3. 3 See "Removing a Memory Card Reader" on page 5. 4 Attach the cable to the memory card reader. 5 Slide the memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factoryinstalled files. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in your PC is either a Serial...
... Panel" on page 3. 3 See "Removing a Memory Card Reader" on page 5. 4 Attach the cable to the memory card reader. 5 Slide the memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factoryinstalled files. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel as described in your PC is either a Serial...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... before installing (select models only). Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 You need a torx screwdriver. Or • Parallel ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable. WARNING: For Parallel ATA hard disk drives, set the jumper to the PC. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial ATA drive. Check the bottom of your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you may need a separate Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately). If your hard disk drive screws...
... before installing (select models only). Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 You need a torx screwdriver. Or • Parallel ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable. WARNING: For Parallel ATA hard disk drives, set the jumper to the PC. Adding an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can add a Serial ATA drive. Check the bottom of your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you may need a separate Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately). If your hard disk drive screws...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... are replacing a card, make a note of the add-in card slot. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the add-in card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions...
... are replacing a card, make a note of the add-in card slot. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the add-in card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions...