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...14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User Accounts 19 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 19 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to... the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 ...
...14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User Accounts 19 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 19 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to... the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 ...
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. See "Preparing to Use Your Computer" on page 13. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer until after you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are ...
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. See "Preparing to Use Your Computer" on page 13. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer until after you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in an appropriate location so that: All ventilation openings are ...
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Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Power cord ...
Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Power cord ...
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You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV or monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card...
You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV or monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card...
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Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately, or may be on page 25. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to ...
Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately, or may be on page 25. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to ...
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Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Connect the microphone to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Your computer comes with a headphones icon. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of your computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector...
Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that matches the back of your computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. Connect the microphone to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Your computer comes with a headphones icon. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of your computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector...
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Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on , check the indicator lights (B) next to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to increase the range and sensitivity of the computer provides a high-speed or broadband connection to a network. ...
Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on , check the indicator lights (B) next to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to increase the range and sensitivity of the computer provides a high-speed or broadband connection to a network. ...
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Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use it may be an external device that plugs into the computer. Note that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. TV signal source audio into the computer. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Connecting the ...
Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use it may be an external device that plugs into the computer. Note that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. TV signal source audio into the computer. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Connecting the ...
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Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). NOTE: You can record audio by model) NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. To record or listen to audio only, you...
Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). NOTE: You can record audio by model) NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. To record or listen to audio only, you...
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ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ...
ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 9 ...
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See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector...
See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector...
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This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J ...
This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J ...
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Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to ...
Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to ...
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For help with getting started using your computer, see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up for...
For help with getting started using your computer, see the remaining topics in which you are ready to turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up for...
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Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work to the Internet requires that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). When you turn off the hardware. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to memory...
Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work to the Internet requires that you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). When you turn off the hardware. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to memory...
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NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. however, you already have an account with an ISP. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. Using wireless security features When you set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by ...
NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. however, you already have an account with an ISP. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. Using wireless security features When you set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by ...
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To set speaker volume. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you would like to use . NOTE: When you have a webcam or an audio player connected to the Support Web site; For help with the sound level, close the window by model) If you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon...
To set speaker volume. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you would like to use . NOTE: When you have a webcam or an audio player connected to the Support Web site; For help with the sound level, close the window by model) If you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon...