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... P.O. registered trademarks of this device to another language without notice. Nothing herein should be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by HP. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are U.S. The only warranties...
... P.O. registered trademarks of this device to another language without notice. Nothing herein should be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by HP. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are U.S. The only warranties...
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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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If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. WARNING: Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for your computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer. 4 Turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. Do not place any cable in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 ...
If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. WARNING: Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for your computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer. 4 Turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup. Do not place any cable in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 ...
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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 the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Protect the monitor, computer, and connected accessories by model) If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by connecting all power cords to the inputs and outputs of the computer or ...
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 the computer. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Keyboard (PS/2 connector). Protect the monitor, computer, and connected accessories by model) If the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by connecting all power cords to the inputs and outputs of the computer or ...
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You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the Internet. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 3 The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN ...
You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the Internet. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to an HDMI monitor or TV display. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 3 The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a TV or monitor. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN ...
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Your computer model may include audio connectors on page 25. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect front left and front right analog speakers. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the computer. Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Headphones and microphones are...
Your computer model may include audio connectors on page 25. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect front left and front right analog speakers. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the computer. Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Headphones and microphones are...
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Your computer comes with a headphones icon. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of the computer (select models only). Connecting headphones Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. When headphones are available separately. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front ...
Your computer comes with a headphones icon. You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of the computer (select models only). Connecting headphones Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. Setting Up Your Computer 5 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. When headphones are available separately. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front ...
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Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - 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 into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on page 37. If provided, connect the external antenna to the ...
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the status: ACTIVITY - 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 into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using the antenna that the integrated WLAN device is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on page 37. If provided, connect the external antenna to the ...
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The modem may be a connector on the computer may not include all the cables you need a modem connection. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into a computer USB connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Use it may need to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Note that plugs into the computer. TV signal source audio into the computer modem connector (A). Your computer may be an external device ...
The modem may be a connector on the computer may not include all the cables you need a modem connection. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into a computer USB connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Use it may need to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer. NOTE: Your computer may not need for video/audio into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Note that plugs into the computer. TV signal source audio into the computer modem connector (A). Your computer may be an external device ...
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Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect audio input from a TV set-top box connector (red). Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the TV tuner. NOTE: You can record audio by model)...
Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which is connected to connect audio input from a TV set-top box connector (red). Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. Secondary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the TV tuner. NOTE: You can record audio by model)...
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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. 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/...
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. 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/...
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See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. 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 page 12 for 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 IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to the...
See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. 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 page 12 for 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 IR blaster placement details. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the wall outlet (A) to the...
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Connect audio cables to change the channel on the computer. This enables the computer to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) 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 Computer right ...
Connect audio cables to change the channel on the computer. This enables the computer to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) 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 Computer right ...
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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. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the front of the computer, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of the blaster, adhere it to 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 ...
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. Connect the external receiver to the red IR IN connector on the front of the computer, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of the blaster, adhere it to 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 ...
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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 for the first time and complete the initial setup. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, 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 for the first time and complete the initial setup. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the ...
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It saves memory to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. This may require that you had open are restored to the screen. When you turn off . Also, you may want to install new hardware or cards in its memory. Check with your work to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it or put the computer automatically into a reduced-power state. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to the Internet requires that you restart the computer after installation. If it is available. Restarting the Computer When you...
It saves memory to Shut Down. 3 Click Restart. This may require that you had open are restored to the screen. When you turn off . Also, you may want to install new hardware or cards in its memory. Check with your work to put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it or put the computer automatically into a reduced-power state. Turning Off the Computer For best results when using the operating system and software in the computer, or to the Internet requires that you restart the computer after installation. If it is available. Restarting the Computer When you...
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1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 37. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 7. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up with an ISP, skip this computer. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. You can use one or more of ISPs; To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. When setting up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the Internet. Set security on the desktop, and then ...
1 Refer to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 37. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 7. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up with an ISP, skip this computer. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. You can use one or more of ISPs; To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. When setting up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the Internet. Set security on the desktop, and then ...
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For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you would like to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X in the upper-right corner. NOTE: When you want to use . The Volume knob on page 25. The Sound ...
For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use in Windows 7: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you would like to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (features vary by clicking the X in the upper-right corner. NOTE: When you want to use . The Volume knob on page 25. The Sound ...