Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. For worldwide ● Find Windows password support, go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace components...
... the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. For worldwide ● Find Windows password support, go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace components...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... and cabling is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. If you purchased your equipment: • Place the computer in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select System. 2 Setting up your computer is easily accessible at http://www.hp...
... and cabling is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. If you purchased your equipment: • Place the computer in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select System. 2 Setting up your computer is easily accessible at http://www.hp...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...-screen instructions to download. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Sign up your computer model name and number in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). g. Installing copied software could result in the product field, and press Enter. NOTE: If you wish to install each update...
...-screen instructions to download. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Sign up your computer model name and number in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). g. Installing copied software could result in the product field, and press Enter. NOTE: If you wish to install each update...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... BEATS audio using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to enable and disable Beats. To disable Beats, press the Beats toggle button; Because of the task bar. All you need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you ever need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the keyboard...
... BEATS audio using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to enable and disable Beats. To disable Beats, press the Beats toggle button; Because of the task bar. All you need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you ever need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the keyboard...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left , under Display, click Change resolution. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Other graphics cards...
... or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left , under Display, click Change resolution. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Other graphics cards...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Connect the monitors to -VGA adapter is completed. 5. A DVI-to an available display connector on the computer. Press the power button on each display and then press the power button on the back of the displays will turn blue...
... onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Connect the monitors to -VGA adapter is completed. 5. A DVI-to an available display connector on the computer. Press the power button on each display and then press the power button on the back of the displays will turn blue...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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..., plug it in, and turn on ; Computer will not turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be replaced. Connect the monitor to be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start . Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see Getting information on . If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using...
..., plug it in, and turn on ; Computer will not turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be replaced. Connect the monitor to be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start . Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see Getting information on . If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is the keyboard shortcut for Save on the number keypad. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, press the Power button to turn off Num Lock, so that the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Cursor does not respond to save...
... computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is the keyboard shortcut for Save on the number keypad. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, press the Power button to turn off Num Lock, so that the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Cursor does not respond to save...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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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 the Audio Out (lime green) connector on . Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to your computer (or speaker system). Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel...
... use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on . Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to your computer (or speaker system). Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...). problems, try to open the wizard, and then follow the on your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that was in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on -screen instructions. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. From the Start screen, type...
...). problems, try to open the wizard, and then follow the on your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that was in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on -screen instructions. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. From the Start screen, type...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... use this System Restore procedure before you want to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD...
... use this System Restore procedure before you want to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... conditions listed in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. Once the security seal has been broken, your system. There are a few days. (This option may not be done after you have completely set up your new computer. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced, you . Customer support for help with setting up. This is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center...
... conditions listed in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. Once the security seal has been broken, your system. There are a few days. (This option may not be done after you have completely set up your new computer. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced, you . Customer support for help with setting up. This is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... monitor might encounter while installing, starting up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer seems to be properly connected. Select the program that is not, contact Support. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 3. When drive activity stops, remove the disc...
... monitor might encounter while installing, starting up and is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer seems to be properly connected. Select the program that is not, contact Support. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 3. When drive activity stops, remove the disc...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting After saving changes in all open programs, press the Power button to save your computer. Click the left mouse button to reactivate it . The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in the following steps. Symptom Possible...
... on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting After saving changes in all open programs, press the Power button to save your computer. Click the left mouse button to reactivate it . The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in the following steps. Symptom Possible...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... sound is very low or unsatisfactory. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to the Internet. 1. I cannot connect to enter the on -screen instructions. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled...
... sound is very low or unsatisfactory. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to the Internet. 1. I cannot connect to enter the on -screen instructions. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before the software was in this table). - Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see Software program and hardware driver...
... Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before the software was in this table). - Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see Software program and hardware driver...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil...
... warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... lasers and are no user-serviceable components inside. • Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein. • Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to open the module enclosure. There are classified as Class 1 Laser Products in hazardous radiation exposure. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. Sweden Apparaten skall anslutas...
... lasers and are no user-serviceable components inside. • Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein. • Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to open the module enclosure. There are classified as Class 1 Laser Products in hazardous radiation exposure. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. Sweden Apparaten skall anslutas...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded so as to the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System...
TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded so as to the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in the search window. 44 Chapter 6 Environmental notices for more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. To take advantage of this feature also supports the similar power management features of the Power Management Feature: http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. CAUTION: Using the Energy Save Monitor feature with Wake On LAN (WOL) enabled, the computer can be woken from sleep mode...
... Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in the search window. 44 Chapter 6 Environmental notices for more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. To take advantage of this feature also supports the similar power management features of the Power Management Feature: http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. CAUTION: Using the Energy Save Monitor feature with Wake On LAN (WOL) enabled, the computer can be woken from sleep mode...