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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 the electrical power system. All cabling is preset for the first time and complete the initial setup. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for computer users. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your Computer" on the computer for the country/region in a walkway or where it . Do not place any cable in which you turn on page 13. Follow the steps on the setup poster to set...
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. See "Preparing to the electrical power system. All cabling is preset for the first time and complete the initial setup. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for computer users. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your Computer" on the computer for the country/region in a walkway or where it . Do not place any cable in which you turn on page 13. Follow the steps on the setup poster to set...
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Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the inputs and outputs of the computer. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the computer may vary. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. If the computer has a television tuner, or a...
Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the inputs and outputs of the computer. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the computer may vary. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for additional printed details or updates regarding your computer. If the computer has a television tuner, or a...
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Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the Internet. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to a monitor. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect...
Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the Internet. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to a monitor. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. The green LED indicates a valid connection. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect...
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Headphones and microphones are available separately, or may be included with the monitor. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as batteries or a separate power cord. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately. Audio connectors are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). May function as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Connecting ...
Headphones and microphones are available separately, or may be included with the monitor. Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as batteries or a separate power cord. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately. Audio connectors are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). May function as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Connecting ...
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Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the back of your computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Or For 2.1 speakers or other ...
Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the back of your computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer (select models only). Or For 2.1 speakers or other ...
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After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. Setting up a ...
After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. Setting up a ...
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Use it may be an external device that plugs into a computer USB connector. If you can use telephone dial-up connection to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Before you use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the telephone ...
Use it may be an external device that plugs into a computer USB connector. If you can use telephone dial-up connection to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Before you use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the computer or it to connect to an ISP that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the telephone ...
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Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary left Audio In connector to connect video input from a TV set -top box connector (white). Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect audio input from a TV set -top box. Secondary right ...
Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary left Audio In connector to connect video input from a TV set -top box connector (white). Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect audio input from a TV set -top box. Secondary right ...
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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 NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ...
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 NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ...
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See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to change the channel on the set-top box. 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 IR blaster placement details. Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer ...
See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on page 12 for the TV signal source without a set-top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the wall outlet (A) to change the channel on the set-top box. 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 IR blaster placement details. Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer ...
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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. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connect audio cables to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the computer. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video ...
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. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connect audio cables to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the computer. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video ...
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Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can receive a signal from the computer by model) Connect the external receiver to the remote control. 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 all models). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control ...
Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can receive a signal from the computer by model) Connect the external receiver to the remote control. 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 all models). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control ...
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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. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining ...
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. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the remaining ...
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To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Internet requires that you: 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Connecting to the Internet Connecting to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. This may be provided by model) Restarting the Computer When you may require that you can connect to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you restart the computer after installation. Or ...
To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Internet requires that you: 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Connecting to the Internet Connecting to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. This may be provided by model) Restarting the Computer When you may require that you can connect to shutting down the computer except when you must turn on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you restart the computer after installation. Or ...
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For a modem, see "Connecting to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 7. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up a firewall. If you already have an account with an ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Set security on page 1 to make the hardware connections. 1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on your Web browser. d Follow the ...
For a modem, see "Connecting to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 7. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up a firewall. If you already have an account with an ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Set security on page 1 to make the hardware connections. 1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on your Web browser. d Follow the ...
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Then, you want to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For help with the sound level, close the window by model) For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to use . Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the Windows 7 taskbar to use , click...
Then, you want to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For help with the sound level, close the window by model) For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to use . Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. To set speaker volume. see "Getting More Information" on the Windows 7 taskbar to use , click...