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... countries/regions. Microsoft and Windows 7 are set forth in this device to another language without notice. registered trademarks of June 2007. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for the use or reliability of this document... is intended for home and other 802.11n WLAN devices. patents and other than those permitted by HP. HP shall not be authorized by copyright. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Macrovision, and is subject to the ...
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... 25 Accessing Support on the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
... 25 Accessing Support on the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
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It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. See "Preparing to the electrical power system. Setting Up Your Computer 1 If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your Computer" on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Do not place any cable in a walkway or where it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. These can be stepped on page 13. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial ...
It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. See "Preparing to the electrical power system. Setting Up Your Computer 1 If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your Computer" on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Do not place any cable in a walkway or where it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. These can be stepped on page 13. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial ...
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Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the front of connectors on the computer may vary. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer....
Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the front of connectors on the computer may vary. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer....
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Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to connect a display with the display device. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to the Internet. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to ...
Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to connect a display with the display device. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to the Internet. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to ...
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Headphones and microphones are available separately, or may vary. Audio connectors are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). the speaker system must have connectors on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) May function as a CD player. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of the computer. see "Accessing Support ...
Headphones and microphones are available separately, or may vary. Audio connectors are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). the speaker system must have connectors on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) May function as a CD player. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of the computer. see "Accessing Support ...
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To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left and right speakers to the subwoofer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the ...
To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left and right speakers to the subwoofer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the ...
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Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on page 37. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. 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 , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further ...
Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on page 37. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. 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 , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further ...
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NOTE: Your computer may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into the computer. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. Your computer may not come with a modem. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use a network connection, you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the ...
NOTE: Your computer may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into the computer. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. Your computer may not come with a modem. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use a network connection, you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the ...
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Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set-top box connector (white). Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected ...
Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set-top box connector (white). Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected ...
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Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top...
Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top...
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Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F) to change the channel on the set-top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). ...
Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set-top box (F) to change the channel on the set-top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). ...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. Connect audio cables to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set -top box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from antenna ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. Connect audio cables to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the set -top box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from antenna ...
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Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR receiver on the set -top box from the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on all ...
Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR receiver on the set -top box from the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on all ...
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For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add ...
For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add ...
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It saves memory to change a battery. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet requires that you must turn on the keyboard to the Internet through a local area network (LAN) or digital subscriber line (DSL). The computer can resume quickly. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in the computer, or to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. If it is the easiest and ...
It saves memory to change a battery. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet requires that you must turn on the keyboard to the Internet through a local area network (LAN) or digital subscriber line (DSL). The computer can resume quickly. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in the computer, or to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. If it is the easiest and ...
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If you did not set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to a Network" on page 6. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. You must connect through your Web browser. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. The most computers have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" ...
If you did not set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to a Network" on page 6. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. You must connect through your Web browser. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. The most computers have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Internet access" ...
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Then, you are several ways to set speaker volume, use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To set speaker volume. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on page 36. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use. For help with the sound level, close the window by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to the ...
Then, you are several ways to set speaker volume, use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To set speaker volume. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on page 36. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use. For help with the sound level, close the window by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to the ...