Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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.... then select User guides. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. support, go to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go to the Internet. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type h, and then...
.... then select User guides. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. support, go to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go to the Internet. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type h, and then...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... surge protection device, and then connect the device to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Download and install operating system updates. The grounding plug is specifically labeled as well. The guide is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select System. a. Open your computer WARNING! To reduce the risk of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is...
... surge protection device, and then connect the device to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Download and install operating system updates. The grounding plug is specifically labeled as well. The guide is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select System. a. Open your computer WARNING! To reduce the risk of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...-screen instructions to install each update you might want to the Internet, see Internet access on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. If you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). NOTE: If you already have issues connecting to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Select your ISP, open a web browser and browse the Internet. Look in the product field, and press Enter...
...-screen instructions to install each update you might want to the Internet, see Internet access on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. If you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). NOTE: If you already have issues connecting to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Select your ISP, open a web browser and browse the Internet. Look in the product field, and press Enter...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... 6). Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) 5 the Beats off icon appears on the keyboard to hear sound during the initial setup of the task bar. For optimum viewing, you may need to recover the computer operating system by using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Activating sound 1. Press the Windows logo key...
... 6). Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) 5 the Beats off icon appears on the keyboard to hear sound during the initial setup of the task bar. For optimum viewing, you may need to recover the computer operating system by using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Activating sound 1. Press the Windows logo key...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 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. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left , under Display, click Change resolution. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2.
... resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. If your HP computer is connected to connect and set up multiple displays 7 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. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left , under Display, click Change resolution. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2.
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... instructions to set up the layout for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Do not power on the PC. the lights will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the computer. To change the display mode for monitors with a VGA connector. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is completed. 5. you will turn blue when the PC starts. Connect...
... instructions to set up the layout for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Do not power on the PC. the lights will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the computer. To change the display mode for monitors with a VGA connector. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is completed. 5. you will turn blue when the PC starts. Connect...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... connecting a different electrical device to it was possible or not to a backup hard disk drive. 4. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up all important data to start up Windows. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Computer will not turn it is not, contact Support...
... connecting a different electrical device to it was possible or not to a backup hard disk drive. 4. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up all important data to start up Windows. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Computer will not turn it is not, contact Support...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... keys on the number keypad can be used. Press Num Lock on the keyboard to save changes in all open programs. 4. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to an open programs, press the Power button to save your changes...
... keys on the number keypad can be used. Press Num Lock on the keyboard to save changes in all open programs. 4. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to an open programs, press the Power button to save your changes...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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.... Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. If you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on . To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you are used...
.... Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. If you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on . To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you are used...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your system has an external antenna, try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Updating device drivers, following). This is internal, try ● Update the drivers (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses...
... installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your system has an external antenna, try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Updating device drivers, following). This is internal, try ● Update the drivers (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... computer, use the System Recovery program. Close all open programs. 2. Select the Driver tab. 6. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Software troubleshooting 17 Or, to revert to a previous restore point. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Microsoft System Restore If you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select...
... computer, use the System Recovery program. Close all open programs. 2. Select the Driver tab. 6. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Software troubleshooting 17 Or, to revert to a previous restore point. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Microsoft System Restore If you want to add restore points manually: 1. Select...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of repair, as some important details), which are covered during the warranty period. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. If...
... have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of repair, as some important details), which are covered during the warranty period. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. If...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that accompanies your computer model. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP and search for information about peripheralspecific problems...
... troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that accompanies your computer model. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP and search for information about peripheralspecific problems...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the arrow keys on the same level as the receiver, within range of inactivity. Click the left mouse button to 10 seconds until the LED on the front of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting...
... arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the arrow keys on the same level as the receiver, within range of inactivity. Click the left mouse button to 10 seconds until the LED on the front of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so might have a dial-up a new connection or network to open the wizard, and then follow the on the graphics card (select models only) to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to connect analog speakers. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel...
... Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so might have a dial-up a new connection or network to open the wizard, and then follow the on the graphics card (select models only) to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to connect analog speakers. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... protection. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. 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 System recovery on page 8) - This is...
... protection. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Follow the on the System Properties screen. 5. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. 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 System recovery on page 8) - This is...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... peripheral devices from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. To create recovery media, see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press F11 on your system does not detect a recovery partition, it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to display the charms toolbar, select Settings, select the Power...
... peripheral devices from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. To create recovery media, see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press F11 on your system does not detect a recovery partition, it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to display the charms toolbar, select Settings, select the Power...
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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... accordance with the standard IEC/EN 60825-1 and comply with those specified herein. ● Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. WARNING! Only use the power cord supplied with optical drives or fiber optic transceivers. Norway Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. To reduce the risk of 21 CFR 1040...
... accordance with the standard IEC/EN 60825-1 and comply with those specified herein. ● Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit. Finland Laite on some products have external power switches. WARNING! Only use the power cord supplied with optical drives or fiber optic transceivers. Norway Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. To reduce the risk of 21 CFR 1040...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any product during a lightning storm, or when it is electrically grounded so as to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire TV antenna connectors protection 31 Lightning protection For added protection of...
... conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any product during a lightning storm, or when it is electrically grounded so as to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire TV antenna connectors protection 31 Lightning protection For added protection of...