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... green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. HDMI Recommended for connecting to the Internet. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable...
... green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. HDMI Recommended for connecting to the Internet. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable...
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... press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on...
... press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on...
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... access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. You can use one or more of ISPs; The most computers have an account with an ISP. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. You need: For a network connection, see "Internet access" on page 6. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 37. To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. 1 Refer to "Setting...
... access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. You can use one or more of ISPs; The most computers have an account with an ISP. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. You need: For a network connection, see "Internet access" on page 6. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 37. To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. 1 Refer to "Setting...
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... on the computer. Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. Antivirus software can disable or damage the operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform...
... on the computer. Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. Antivirus software can disable or damage the operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform...
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... "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance" on page 42 "Wireless devices" on page 43 "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 44 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 The tables also provide possible solutions you may encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer. The troubleshooting tables appear in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" below. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
... "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance" on page 42 "Wireless devices" on page 43 "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 44 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 The tables also provide possible solutions you may encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer. The troubleshooting tables appear in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" below. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
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... setup or for these problems: Ensure you want to use the arrow keys on which occurs after 20 minutes of the receiver, approximately 10 meters for normal use rechargeable batteries. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 33 Wireless keyboard and mouse Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in the keyboard and mouse: Turn the devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace...
... setup or for these problems: Ensure you want to use the arrow keys on which occurs after 20 minutes of the receiver, approximately 10 meters for normal use rechargeable batteries. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 33 Wireless keyboard and mouse Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in the keyboard and mouse: Turn the devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace...
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... or headphone connector. Use the front panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are turned on. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you want to enter the onscreen display (OSD) and ensure audio is enabled and volume is enabled. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard. To...
... or headphone connector. Use the front panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are turned on. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you want to enter the onscreen display (OSD) and ensure audio is enabled and volume is enabled. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard. To...
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... the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. To use a minidisc with the label facing out and centered in to start. CD and DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your ISP, and start automatically. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot...
... the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. To use a minidisc with the label facing out and centered in to start. CD and DVD drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your ISP, and start automatically. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot...
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... on a home DVD video player. For more information, open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to open Windows Media Player Help and search for Windows Media Player. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box...
... on a home DVD video player. For more information, open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to open Windows Media Player Help and search for Windows Media Player. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box...
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... instructions for an update. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to Shut Down, and then click Switch User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows 7. You may need to switch users, click the Start button, click the Arrow button...
... instructions for an update. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to Shut Down, and then click Switch User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows 7. You may need to switch users, click the Start button, click the Arrow button...
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...) - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Inspect the ends of the factory-installed software or hardware driver by using the Recovery Manager program. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. If this does not work, then explore the following methods for dirt or material that enables your hard disk drive. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on page 46) - Some software repairs...
...) - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Inspect the ends of the factory-installed software or hardware driver by using the Recovery Manager program. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. If this does not work, then explore the following methods for dirt or material that enables your hard disk drive. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on page 46) - Some software repairs...
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... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to create a restore point. 5 Click Create. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. 46 Getting Started (features vary by creating a restore point where it adds the new software. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver...
... open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to create a restore point. 5 Click Create. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. 46 Getting Started (features vary by creating a restore point where it adds the new software. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver...
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... wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone adjusting recording levels 16 connecting 5 selecting in Windows 16 modem connection 3, 7 monitor connector 3 troubleshooting 31 mouse wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless troubleshooting 33-35 N network interface adapter 3 P passwords 17 performance troubleshooting 42 power troubleshooting 31 power connector 2 R recording level, adjusting 16 Recovery Manager 47 reinstall a software program 47 remote control...
... wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone adjusting recording levels 16 connecting 5 selecting in Windows 16 modem connection 3, 7 monitor connector 3 troubleshooting 31 mouse wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless troubleshooting 33-35 N network interface adapter 3 P passwords 17 performance troubleshooting 42 power troubleshooting 31 power connector 2 R recording level, adjusting 16 Recovery Manager 47 reinstall a software program 47 remote control...
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... Restore, Microsoft 46 system recovery discs, making 49, 50 T television see TV transferring information to your new computer 20 troubleshooting audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA...
... Restore, Microsoft 46 system recovery discs, making 49, 50 T television see TV transferring information to your new computer 20 troubleshooting audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA...
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... click HP User Manuals. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Click Start, click Control Panel, and...
... click HP User Manuals. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Click Start, click Control Panel, and...
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... connect analog speakers. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. For Windows 7: 1. Ensure that the speakers are using built-in to enter the on . Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Speakers and sound Symptom Possible solution Volume is produced. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models...
... connect analog speakers. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. For Windows 7: 1. Ensure that the speakers are using built-in to enter the on . Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Speakers and sound Symptom Possible solution Volume is produced. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models...
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... the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. System Recovery (see Updating device drivers, following). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Update the drivers (see System recovery on page 18) - Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores the software (if...
... the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. System Recovery (see Updating device drivers, following). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Update the drivers (see System recovery on page 18) - Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores the software (if...
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... done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it ! Customer support Easy to use. Easy to reach. HP will help with setting up your new computer. Next, try a little surfing! Go to the Support website listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. If you have completely set up . By breaking the security...
... done after you have any problems setting up your system and turning it ! Customer support Easy to use. Easy to reach. HP will help with setting up your new computer. Next, try a little surfing! Go to the Support website listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. If you have completely set up . By breaking the security...
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.... If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. Connect the monitor to the external power source are plugged in properly. Restart the computer. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer will not turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for information about peripheralspecific problems, such...
.... If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. Connect the monitor to the external power source are plugged in properly. Restart the computer. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer will not turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for information about peripheralspecific problems, such...
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... to open the wizard, and then follow the on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you want to connect analog speakers. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to move the antenna to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. I cannot connect to the network adapter...
... to open the wizard, and then follow the on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you want to connect analog speakers. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network to move the antenna to a local area network (LAN). Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. I cannot connect to the network adapter...