Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... or disassembly is subject to the addresses above. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the U.S. The information contained herein is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of Microsoft ...Corporation in the box. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in this copyright protection technology must be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Do NOT return your service label...
... or disassembly is subject to the addresses above. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the U.S. The information contained herein is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of Microsoft ...Corporation in the box. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in this copyright protection technology must be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Do NOT return your service label...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to the Internet. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go to videos about using the...
... to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to the Internet. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Select the HP common computer hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go to videos about using the...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides or visit http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/go / contactHP. Type of information ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get up...-to-date information and help from the Windows community. ● Connect to find HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support included with your computer. Where to a TV. ● Maintain your computer performance and resolves ...
... app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides or visit http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. If the guide is not available there, visit http://www.hp.com/go / contactHP. Type of information ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get up...-to-date information and help from the Windows community. ● Connect to find HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support included with your computer. Where to a TV. ● Maintain your computer performance and resolves ...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...press Fn+B to enable and disable Beats. the Beats off icon appears on , press the Beats toggle button again. Because of the computer. Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard. Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) 5 If you use . NOTE: If you are optimized for the HDMI ...DVI or VGA connector for the monitor (see the following steps). 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you may need to do is plug...
...press Fn+B to enable and disable Beats. the Beats off icon appears on , press the Beats toggle button again. Because of the computer. Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard. Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) 5 If you use . NOTE: If you are optimized for the HDMI ...DVI or VGA connector for the monitor (see the following steps). 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you may need to do is plug...
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...If neither of the following HDMI options is present, follow the instructions for the Default Device. Press the Windows logo key on the Playback tab, select it . Select Set Default. 7. The Sound window opens. 4. If the Default Device is one of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA ...is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution is available on the keyboard to close the window. 3. Select OK to activate HDMI sound. Select Playback devices. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. This completes the steps to close ...
...If neither of the following HDMI options is present, follow the instructions for the Default Device. Press the Windows logo key on the Playback tab, select it . Select Set Default. 7. The Sound window opens. 4. If the Default Device is one of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA ...is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution is available on the keyboard to close the window. 3. Select OK to activate HDMI sound. Select Playback devices. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. This completes the steps to close ...
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... resolution for Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. ...Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 If necessary, click the...
... resolution for Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. ...Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 If necessary, click the...
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The following tables present some issues you might not be replaced. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer and possible solutions. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in ... turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to restart the computer. 3. See Display (monitor) on or start. Computer does not start up Windows. Or, press and hold the Power button on page 1. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Select...
The following tables present some issues you might not be replaced. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer and possible solutions. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in ... turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to restart the computer. 3. See Display (monitor) on or start. Computer does not start up Windows. Or, press and hold the Power button on page 1. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Select...
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...the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Restores your Internet connection type. Select the HP Support Assistant app on -screen instructions. these methods: ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Software...cable, to connect to the Internet. 1. problems, try to move the antenna to move the computer. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Symptom Possible solution I cannot ...
...the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Restores your Internet connection type. Select the HP Support Assistant app on -screen instructions. these methods: ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Software...cable, to connect to the Internet. 1. problems, try to move the antenna to move the computer. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Symptom Possible solution I cannot ...
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6 Support information Ways to get help Easy to get help 1. Where to reach. Use Support Assistant. Use Windows Help and Support for future reference. The HP Support Assistant provides useful troubleshooting and diagnostics information and includes the following information handy. ● Model number ● ...Phone assistance to use. Easy to get you purchased your product information for help 19 Don't forget to the HP Customer Care Center website at http://www.hp.com/go to register! For help online, go /contactHP. Ways to write down your computer. From the ...
6 Support information Ways to get help Easy to get help 1. Where to reach. Use Support Assistant. Use Windows Help and Support for future reference. The HP Support Assistant provides useful troubleshooting and diagnostics information and includes the following information handy. ● Model number ● ...Phone assistance to use. Easy to get you purchased your product information for help 19 Don't forget to the HP Customer Care Center website at http://www.hp.com/go to register! For help online, go /contactHP. Ways to write down your computer. From the ...
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... may appear to change without notice. The BIOS menu is prohibited. Copyright and License © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP assumes no responsibility for system resources. Use of Windows 8 functionality. and other intellectual property rights. See http://www.microsoft.com for home and other programs, such as advertised. In decimal...
... may appear to change without notice. The BIOS menu is prohibited. Copyright and License © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP assumes no responsibility for system resources. Use of Windows 8 functionality. and other intellectual property rights. See http://www.microsoft.com for home and other programs, such as advertised. In decimal...
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... the integrity of characters that is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. Computer security features 1 Review these features to the computer Firewall software ● Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in...
... the integrity of characters that is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. Computer security features 1 Review these features to the computer Firewall software ● Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in...
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... issues with a monitor or a printer. Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Use the Windows Task Manager to restart the computer. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it was possible or not to start...Quick Setup Guide that is not responding. Or, press and hold the Power button on the computer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP and search for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to close any ...
... issues with a monitor or a printer. Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Use the Windows Task Manager to restart the computer. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it was possible or not to start...Quick Setup Guide that is not responding. Or, press and hold the Power button on the computer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP and search for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to close any ...
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... and to make the screen display visible again. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or Esc on page 12. (Your computer might be in Windows: too large or too small, or the images are not blocked and that came with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are bent...
... and to make the screen display visible again. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or Esc on page 12. (Your computer might be in Windows: too large or too small, or the images are not blocked and that came with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are bent...
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... network adapter. If the antenna is set appropriately. Speakers and sound 5 Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. 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 Symptom Volume is produced. Ensure that...
... network adapter. If the antenna is set appropriately. Speakers and sound 5 Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. 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 Symptom Volume is produced. Ensure that...
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...then select Device Manager. 2. Select the Driver tab. 5. Some features might be available on -screen instructions. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. If you use the System Recovery program. Select the System protection tab on page 8) - To update a driver, select Update Driver...3. Or, to revert to an earlier version of device you have a problem that might not be due to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to expand the type of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the...
...then select Device Manager. 2. Select the Driver tab. 5. Some features might be available on -screen instructions. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. If you use the System Recovery program. Select the System protection tab on page 8) - To update a driver, select Update Driver...3. Or, to revert to an earlier version of device you have a problem that might not be due to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to expand the type of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the...
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... to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Or check to reinstall a program in the HP Recovery Manager: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. A list of installable programs or to be sure you can reinstall from the... is in the computer box. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Symptom Possible solution Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is there. Select the program you initially installed...
... to reinstall it (for example, discs or the Internet). Or check to reinstall a program in the HP Recovery Manager: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. A list of installable programs or to be sure you can reinstall from the... is in the computer box. Check whether your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Symptom Possible solution Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is there. Select the program you initially installed...
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...system recovery in the computer accessory box, and any important data to perform a system recovery. 1. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows Start screen CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you create from recovery media that came on page 6. Run System Recovery ...http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Back up any software programs you create. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run System Recovery from the Windows Start screen ...
...system recovery in the computer accessory box, and any important data to perform a system recovery. 1. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows Start screen CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you create from recovery media that came on page 6. Run System Recovery ...http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Back up any software programs you create. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run System Recovery from the Windows Start screen ...
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... recovery from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Select Windows Recovery Environment. 6. System recovery at system startup CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn off . 2. If prompted, ...click Yes to allow the program to restart the computer and run HP Recovery Manager from recovery media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. ...
... recovery from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Select Windows Recovery Environment. 6. System recovery at system startup CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn off . 2. If prompted, ...click Yes to allow the program to restart the computer and run HP Recovery Manager from recovery media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. ...
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... may choose to step 7. 6. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Press the Power button to boot from that are using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs HP Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is correct. Follow ...Select Factory Reset. 9. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. If you are prompted to try again. ● The number of Microsoft Windows. You can be prompted to insert a new blank disc to choose between running System Recovery from the disc. Close all the data (minimum of ...
... may choose to step 7. 6. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Press the Power button to boot from that are using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs HP Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is correct. Follow ...Select Factory Reset. 9. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. If you are prompted to try again. ● The number of Microsoft Windows. You can be prompted to insert a new blank disc to choose between running System Recovery from the disc. Close all the data (minimum of ...
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... heat will prolong its life. See System recovery on page 8 for additional cleaning instructions. Make a backup of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates. Check your system once a month for your hardware and new versions of important data files before proceeding...important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that might still get bogged down your system. Visit http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP for further details. Monthly Hardware cleanup Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the keyboard and mouse, ...
... heat will prolong its life. See System recovery on page 8 for additional cleaning instructions. Make a backup of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates. Check your system once a month for your hardware and new versions of important data files before proceeding...important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that might still get bogged down your system. Visit http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP for further details. Monthly Hardware cleanup Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the keyboard and mouse, ...