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...of this document is intended for purposes other 802.11n WLAN devices. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The specifications of Microsoft Corporation. This document contains proprietary information that is prohibited. patents and ...encourage the use or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to communicate with other than those permitted by HP. The information in Wi-Fi Alliance testing as constituting an additional warranty. No part of June 2007. The only warranties for...
...of this document is intended for purposes other 802.11n WLAN devices. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The specifications of Microsoft Corporation. This document contains proprietary information that is prohibited. patents and ...encourage the use or reliability of its software on Draft 2.0 Draft 2.0 refers to communicate with other than those permitted by HP. The information in Wi-Fi Alliance testing as constituting an additional warranty. No part of June 2007. The only warranties for...
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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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It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial setup. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. See "Preparing to the electrical power system. These can be stepped on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the country/region in which you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your ...
It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time and complete the initial setup. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the way. See "Preparing to the electrical power system. These can be stepped on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you move, please check the voltage requirements for the country/region in which you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to Use Your ...
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Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Mouse (PS/2 ...
Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the inputs and outputs of the surge protection device and then to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. Mouse (PS/2 ...
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This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. Setting Up Your Computer 3 Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a TV. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI ...
This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a VGA monitor. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. Setting Up Your Computer 3 Display video output Icon/label Description and function NOTE: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a TV. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI ...
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Headphones and microphones are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may include audio connectors on the back of the computer. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; 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 side ...
Headphones and microphones are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the computer may include audio connectors on the back of the computer. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; 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 side ...
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Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the front of the computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. Connect the microphone to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of your computer. You can also connect headphones to the microphone connector on ...
Your computer comes with a microphone connector (pink) on the front of the computer. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The headphones connector is usually muted. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the back of the computer. Connect the microphone to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the front of your computer. You can also connect headphones to the microphone connector on ...
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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) Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the top of the computer or in an...
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) Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on , check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - To verify that is included with an Internet connection. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the top of the computer or in an...
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Use it may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. Or Video out from the computer. You may need to the Internet. Note that plugs into the computer modem connector (A). TV signal source audio into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Your computer may be green. 2 Plug the other ...
Use it may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. Or Video out from the computer. You may need to the Internet. Note that plugs into the computer modem connector (A). TV signal source audio into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into a computer USB connector. Your computer may be green. 2 Plug the other ...
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Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected 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. Secondary S-video In connector to connect ...
Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the front of the computer. 8 Getting Started (features vary by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected 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. Secondary S-video In connector to connect ...
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TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) ...
TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to connect TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) ...
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See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box, 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 Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup 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 change the channel on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. Connect the ...
See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box, 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 Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup 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 change the channel on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. Connect the ...
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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. This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable To use an S-video-to-composite cable adapter) to the S-Video In connector (H) 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...
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. This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable To use an S-video-to-composite cable adapter) to the S-Video In connector (H) 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...
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Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the remote sensor on the front of sight to the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the set -top box from the remote control. Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR receiver 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 ...
Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the remote sensor on the front of sight to the remote control. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the set -top box from the remote control. Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR receiver 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 ...
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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 to 30 minutes for this section. Preparing to complete the ...
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 to 30 minutes for this section. Preparing to complete the ...
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If it is required. Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you can lock it is available. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. 14 Getting Started (features vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is present, simply press the Sleep button on the keyboard to solve ...
If it is required. Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using Windows 7, do not shut down the computer, you can lock it is available. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. 14 Getting Started (features vary by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is present, simply press the Sleep button on the keyboard to solve ...
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To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Internet access" on page 37. however, you set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. You can use one or more of ISPs; Set up with an ISP, skip this computer. If you already have an account with an ISP. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized ...
To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Internet access" on page 37. however, you set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer. You can use one or more of ISPs; Set up with an ISP, skip this computer. If you already have an account with an ISP. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized ...
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For help with the sound level, close the window by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to adjust volume. NOTE: When you are several ways to the Support Web site; The Volume knob on page 25. To set speaker volume. If you want to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 36. The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To select...
For help with the sound level, close the window by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to adjust volume. NOTE: When you are several ways to the Support Web site; The Volume knob on page 25. To set speaker volume. If you want to the computer, because of the microphone: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on page 36. The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To select...