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... may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a VGA monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. HDMI Recommended for connecting to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card...
... may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a VGA monitor. Setting Up Your Computer 3 You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. HDMI Recommended for connecting to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card...
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... Web browser. When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on page 1 to make the hardware connections. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on your ISP...
... Web browser. When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on page 1 to make the hardware connections. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on your ISP...
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...: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal. 18 Getting Started (features vary by using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are available...
...: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal. 18 Getting Started (features vary by using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are available...
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... "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "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...
... "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "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...
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... devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn off the Num Lock light. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys on the number key pad. I cannot move the cursor using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters for normal use, and within 30 cm during initial setup or for these problems...
... devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn off the Num Lock light. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys on the number key pad. I cannot move the cursor using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters for normal use, and within 30 cm during initial setup or for these problems...
Getting Started
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... hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to unmute. Refer to the setup poster to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard. Volume is set appropriately. Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the keyboard controls. Possible solution If you use an HDMI connector...
... hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to unmute. Refer to the setup poster to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard. Volume is set appropriately. Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the keyboard controls. Possible solution If you use an HDMI connector...
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Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. 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. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. A new device does not work. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are...
Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. 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. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for an update. A new device does not work. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are...
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... to repair software problems is a software program that enables your hard disk drive. System recovery (see "Microsoft System Restore" on your computer to repair it back up again. If your computer if you are as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Replace the memory card if necessary. Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs...
... to repair software problems is a software program that enables your hard disk drive. System recovery (see "Microsoft System Restore" on your computer to repair it back up again. If your computer if you are as simple as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Replace the memory card if necessary. Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs...
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... new software. When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before the current software problem existed. To start a System Restore: 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 tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use...
... new software. When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before the current software problem existed. To start a System Restore: 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 tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use...
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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...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... calling the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that it leaves our factory. If you have any problems setting up your new computer. Vietnam: Call your retailer. We know that have completely set up your system and turning it left our factory. Malaysia: 1800 88 8588 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click Start, All Programs, PC...
... calling the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that it leaves our factory. If you have any problems setting up your new computer. Vietnam: Call your retailer. We know that have completely set up your system and turning it left our factory. Malaysia: 1800 88 8588 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click Start, All Programs, PC...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the computer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to be properly connected. See Display (monitor) on . Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error...
... the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the computer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to be properly connected. See Display (monitor) on . Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error...
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... connected to connect your Internet connection type. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Your computer might damage the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network...
... connected to connect your Internet connection type. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Your computer might damage the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network...
Getting Started Guide
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... Started (this guide) ● Learn how to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. and software issues. 2. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit http://www.hp.com/ go/win7. ● Find Windows 7 password information. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and common computer hardware Security. Setup...
... Started (this guide) ● Learn how to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. and software issues. 2. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit http://www.hp.com/ go/win7. ● Find Windows 7 password information. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and common computer hardware Security. Setup...
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... Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. 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 it on page 18) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 13 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Restores your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup...
... Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. 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 it on page 18) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 13 Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Restores your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup...
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... upgrade your system and turning it is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong. This must be done after you have any problems setting up your system. Whether with it , click Start, then click Help and Support). But it on your system for help with setting up. Getting started Follow the setup poster for help Your new computer is built to access...
... upgrade your system and turning it is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong. This must be done after you have any problems setting up your system. Whether with it , click Start, then click Help and Support). But it on your system for help with setting up. Getting started Follow the setup poster for help Your new computer is built to access...
Quick Setup Guide
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... additional troubleshooting help. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings...
... additional troubleshooting help. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings...
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... your Internet connection type. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Try to a local area network (LAN). At the bottom of your screen, click on your computer to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
... your Internet connection type. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Try to a local area network (LAN). At the bottom of your screen, click on your computer to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
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... and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have completely set up your new computer. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is still available. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you...
... and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have completely set up your new computer. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is still available. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide 1
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... setup poster included with your specific needs. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Easy to reach. All of the computer, you are proud to make this a key differentiator for our computers and understand that the computer was working correctly before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades...
... setup poster included with your specific needs. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the "Hardware Limited Warranty" section. Easy to reach. All of the computer, you are proud to make this a key differentiator for our computers and understand that the computer was working correctly before it leaves our factory. Any hardware upgrades...