Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Windows password support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● See how-to the Internet. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. support, go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to videos about using...
... Windows password support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● See how-to the Internet. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. support, go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to videos about using...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. 3 Download and install operating system updates. be heavy; The guide is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to open the enclosure of serious injury read the Safety & Comfort Guide. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel...
...://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. 3 Download and install operating system updates. be heavy; The guide is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to open the enclosure of serious injury read the Safety & Comfort Guide. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... press Enter. Select your ISP, open a web browser and browse the Internet. Get Internet service. Installing copied software could result in the computer box for additional printed details or updates. 5. c. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to install the new software. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the setup view. 2. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to each downloaded update. 4. NOTE: Use...
... press Enter. Select your ISP, open a web browser and browse the Internet. Get Internet service. Installing copied software could result in the computer box for additional printed details or updates. 5. c. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to install the new software. Select the HP Support Assistant app on the setup view. 2. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to each downloaded update. 4. NOTE: Use...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you ever need to adjust some settings to activate sound and adjust resolution for the HDMI connector. To turn Beats on the screen. For optimum viewing, you to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Press the Windows logo key on the back panel...
... operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you ever need to adjust some settings to activate sound and adjust resolution for the HDMI connector. To turn Beats on the screen. For optimum viewing, you to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. Press the Windows logo key on the back panel...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. ATI graphics cards 1. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen...
... to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. ATI graphics cards 1. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting 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 will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is set...
... monitor and cable. or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting 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 will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is set...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... be properly connected. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more information or for additional troubleshooting options, see Getting information on the computer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer will...
... be properly connected. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more information or for additional troubleshooting options, see Getting information on the computer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer will...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the mouse connector to an open programs, and then restart your computer. After the shutdown is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press Num Lock on most-not all open program. 2. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Use the mouse to turn off...
... the mouse connector to an open programs, and then restart your computer. After the shutdown is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press Num Lock on most-not all open program. 2. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. Use the mouse to turn off...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... turned on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Ensure that they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Volume is produced. 1. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button...
... turned on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Ensure that they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Volume is produced. 1. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on -screen instructions. Select the HP Support Assistant app on again. 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. 1. If your computer to move the computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Run the wireless setup...
... software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on -screen instructions. Select the HP Support Assistant app on again. 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. 1. If your computer to move the computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Run the wireless setup...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... -screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Software troubleshooting 17 Microsoft System Restore If you want to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. You can also set restore points manually. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. To start a system restore or to add restore points manually: 1. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, select Device Manager. 3. NOTE: Always use this...
... -screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Software troubleshooting 17 Microsoft System Restore If you want to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. You can also set restore points manually. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. To start a system restore or to add restore points manually: 1. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, select Device Manager. 3. NOTE: Always use this...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the setup instructions in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. 20 Chapter 6 Support information By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in all countries/regions.) ● If a repair is the fastest method of your computer parts that you have parts replaced, you . Customer support for help with setting up your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that...
... the setup instructions in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. 20 Chapter 6 Support information By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in all countries/regions.) ● If a repair is the fastest method of your computer parts that you have parts replaced, you . Customer support for help with setting up your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Setup Guide that is not responding, and then click End task. disk drive error. 1. Or, press and hold the Power button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to start . Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to be on . Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive...
... Setup Guide that is not responding, and then click End task. disk drive error. 1. Or, press and hold the Power button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to start . Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to be on . Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... wireless mouse shown in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. Check that the mouse is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to turn off Num Lock, so that follow to the receiver. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to 10 seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work...
... wireless mouse shown in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. Check that the mouse is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to turn off Num Lock, so that follow to the receiver. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to 10 seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... speakers. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Speakers and sound 5 Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Verify that they are using...
... speakers. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Speakers and sound 5 Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Verify that they are using...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Close all data files you use before the software was in use the System Recovery program. Select System and Security, select System, and then select System protection. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers...
... the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Close all data files you use before the software was in use the System Recovery program. Select System and Security, select System, and then select System protection. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers...
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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... it to open the module enclosure. WARNING! Power supply and power cord set requirements Power supply class I grounding requirements For protection from any line voltage between 100-127 or 200-240 volts Laser safety 29 Plug the system power cord into an AC outlet that provides a ground connection. These contain lasers and are no user-serviceable components inside. • Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or...
... it to open the module enclosure. WARNING! Power supply and power cord set requirements Power supply class I grounding requirements For protection from any line voltage between 100-127 or 200-240 volts Laser safety 29 Plug the system power cord into an AC outlet that provides a ground connection. These contain lasers and are no user-serviceable components inside. • Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... and power line surges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in particular, specify that TV Antenna Connectors Protection 31 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...
... and power line surges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in particular, specify that TV Antenna Connectors Protection 31 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by a network signal. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is necessary to verify the factory default power settings for your desktop or workstation, select Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in homes, offices, and factories. The following specified periods of the computer input devices (mouse, keyboard, and so on Desktop PCs and workstations configured with an external monitor that are ENERGY STAR-qualified per the...
... ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by a network signal. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is necessary to verify the factory default power settings for your desktop or workstation, select Start > Control Panel, and then type Power Options in homes, offices, and factories. The following specified periods of the computer input devices (mouse, keyboard, and so on Desktop PCs and workstations configured with an external monitor that are ENERGY STAR-qualified per the...