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... differ from the draft specifications, it may be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by U.S. patents and other than those permitted by HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not furnished by copyright law. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are...or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to change without the prior written consent of HP. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in...
... differ from the draft specifications, it may be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by U.S. patents and other than those permitted by HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not furnished by copyright law. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are...or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to change without the prior written consent of HP. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in...
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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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NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the first time and complete the initial setup. If you turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. Follow the steps 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 electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer for your computer...
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the first time and complete the initial setup. If you turn on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. Follow the steps 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 electrical power system. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on the computer for your computer...
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Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the computer or on the computer may vary. 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 surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Use a power strip specifically...
Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the computer or on the computer may vary. 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 surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Use a power strip specifically...
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The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). DVI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to ...
The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). DVI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a monitor. Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to ...
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the speaker system must have connectors on the front of connectors on the computer may vary. For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. 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 headphones, or to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Line C/Sub (gold) connector to the Web support page for...
the speaker system must have connectors on the front of connectors on the computer may vary. For detailed instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. 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 headphones, or to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Line C/Sub (gold) connector to the Web support page for...
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NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is ...
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is ...
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Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the back of the computer or in an elevated and open area. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a ...
Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the back of the computer or in an elevated and open area. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a ...
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Note that the modem connector on the back of the computer or it to connect to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use cables to the Internet. Or Video out from the computer. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables ...
Note that the modem connector on the back of the computer or it to connect to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use cables to the Internet. Or Video out from the computer. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that provides a telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables ...
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Primary right Audio In connector to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a TV set -top box. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by using this primary left Audio In ...
Primary right Audio In connector to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a TV set -top box. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by using this primary left Audio In ...
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Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no ...
Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no ...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the set-top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set-top box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the set-top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set-top box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source without...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for blaster placement details. 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 ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the box. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the set-top box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for blaster placement details. 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 ...
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Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on the back of the computer. 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, you can receive a signal from the computer by model) Connect the external receiver to the remote sensor on the ...
Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on the back of the computer. 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, you can receive a signal from the computer by model) Connect the external receiver to the remote sensor on the ...
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For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready 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 ...
For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you turn on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining topics in which you are ready 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 ...
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Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may be provided by model) During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on, and the computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work to memory, so you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Also, you may want to change a battery. To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 ...
Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may be provided by model) During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on, and the computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work to memory, so you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Also, you may want to change a battery. To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 ...
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d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: Sign up a network, use any Web browser; most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). The most computers have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting a Modem" on page 7. 2 To connect to select an ISP and set up a firewall. Set security on your ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. Set up Internet service. however, you did not set up only, double-...
d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: Sign up a network, use any Web browser; most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). The most computers have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting a Modem" on page 7. 2 To connect to select an ISP and set up a firewall. Set security on your ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. Set up Internet service. however, you did not set up only, double-...
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To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on your computer is ready to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you can adjust the volume by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the Windows 7 taskbar to use . 3 Click...
To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you would like to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on your computer is ready to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you can adjust the volume by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the Windows 7 taskbar to use . 3 Click...