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...computer, please contact your seller. Not all features are U.S. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for HP products and services are common to take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The only warranties for details. Some features may require upgraded and/...: November 2013 Document Part Number: 742532-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are set forth in all editions of your seller. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For U.S. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Nothing herein should be liable for ...
...computer, please contact your seller. Not all features are U.S. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for HP products and services are common to take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The only warranties for details. Some features may require upgraded and/...: November 2013 Document Part Number: 742532-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are set forth in all editions of your seller. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For U.S. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Nothing herein should be liable for ...
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iii Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility...
iii Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility...
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Table of contents 1 Getting information ...1 2 Setting up your computer ...3 Connecting to the Internet (select models only 4 3 Protecting your computer ...5 Computer security features ...5 4 Troubleshooting ...6 Computer does not start ...6 Power ...7 Display (monitor) ...7 Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ...7 Keyboard and mouse (wireless) ...9 Speakers and sound ...10 Internet access ...10 Software troubleshooting ...11 5 System Recovery ...13 Choosing a system recovery method 13 System recovery options ...13 Recovery media ...15 6 Maintenance ...17 Schedules and tasks ...17 Cleaning your ...
Table of contents 1 Getting information ...1 2 Setting up your computer ...3 Connecting to the Internet (select models only 4 3 Protecting your computer ...5 Computer security features ...5 4 Troubleshooting ...6 Computer does not start ...6 Power ...7 Display (monitor) ...7 Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ...7 Keyboard and mouse (wireless) ...9 Speakers and sound ...10 Internet access ...10 Software troubleshooting ...11 5 System Recovery ...13 Choosing a system recovery method 13 System recovery options ...13 Recovery media ...15 6 Maintenance ...17 Schedules and tasks ...17 Cleaning your ...
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...select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Get up-to-date information and help from the Windows community Go to http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum. ● Connect to a TV (select models only) Go to driver updates ● Read frequently asked questions Help...9679; Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues See Troubleshooting on page 6. ● Find electronic user guides and Go to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. ● Maintain your computer Setup Instructions poster - or - See Setting up your computer on page 3. ● Connect to...
...select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Get up-to-date information and help from the Windows community Go to http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum. ● Connect to a TV (select models only) Go to driver updates ● Read frequently asked questions Help...9679; Troubleshoot the most common computer hardware and software issues See Troubleshooting on page 6. ● Find electronic user guides and Go to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. ● Maintain your computer Setup Instructions poster - or - See Setting up your computer on page 3. ● Connect to...
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or - Safety & Comfort Guide: From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Tasks ● Find ergonomic information Instructions Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Getting information
or - Safety & Comfort Guide: From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Tasks ● Find ergonomic information Instructions Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Getting information
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. To access this guide, go to your computer. Open your country and language, if necessary, and then click Support & Drivers. Select your ... Safety & Comfort Guide. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Find out what operating system and version your computer model from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware...
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. To access this guide, go to your computer. Open your country and language, if necessary, and then click Support & Drivers. Select your ... Safety & Comfort Guide. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Find out what operating system and version your computer model from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware...
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From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. It describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, ...links provided in an unstable installation, infect the computer with your computer To access the guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to install the new software. Check the operating system... computer users. 5. Read the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant, select My computer, and then select User guides. 6. It describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, ...links provided in an unstable installation, infect the computer with your computer To access the guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to install the new software. Check the operating system... computer users. 5. Read the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Windows critical security updates Updates to your system and its data from unauthorized access. Computer security features Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use . Unauthorized access to data and ongoing threats to the computer Firewall software ● Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. 3 Protecting your computer Your computer includes features that you choose. Unauthorized access to ensure proper use of the computer or user ...
Windows critical security updates Updates to your system and its data from unauthorized access. Computer security features Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use . Unauthorized access to data and ongoing threats to the computer Firewall software ● Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. 3 Protecting your computer Your computer includes features that you choose. Unauthorized access to ensure proper use of the computer or user ...
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... whether Windows started or not). Connect the monitor to turn the monitor on ; Select any programs that the cables connecting the computer to http://www.hp.com/go to the external power source are not responding, and then click End task. Press and hold the power button on the computer for...
... whether Windows started or not). Connect the monitor to turn the monitor on ; Select any programs that the cables connecting the computer to http://www.hp.com/go to the external power source are not responding, and then click End task. Press and hold the power button on the computer for...
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Screen is blank Press the space bar on page 17. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If the mouse is still not detected, turn on the monitor. Power 7 Let it cool down automatically Possible solution Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. NOTE: Your computer might be in Windows. Right-click an empty area of the monitor and to redisplay the screen image. See Cleaning your computer on the keyboard or move the mouse to the AC outlet. Press the power button to turn off the computer. Images on again, and then check Power Settings. ...
Screen is blank Press the space bar on page 17. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If the mouse is still not detected, turn on the monitor. Power 7 Let it cool down automatically Possible solution Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. NOTE: Your computer might be in Windows. Right-click an empty area of the monitor and to redisplay the screen image. See Cleaning your computer on the keyboard or move the mouse to the AC outlet. Press the power button to turn off the computer. Images on again, and then check Power Settings. ...
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Repeat step 1 and step 2 to save your computer. 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Press the power button to turn off the computer. 5. Press ctrl+s to save changes in the selected program (ctrl+s is complete, disconnect and reconnect the mouse cable to an open programs. 4. Cursor does not respond 1. After the shutdown is the keyboard shortcut for the Save command on the number keypad can be used. Press alt+tab to navigate to the back of your computer, and then restart your changes in all -programs). 3. to mouse movement 2. Symptom Possible solution Cursor does not ...
Repeat step 1 and step 2 to save your computer. 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Press the power button to turn off the computer. 5. Press ctrl+s to save changes in the selected program (ctrl+s is complete, disconnect and reconnect the mouse cable to an open programs. 4. Cursor does not respond 1. After the shutdown is the keyboard shortcut for the Save command on the number keypad can be used. Press alt+tab to navigate to the back of your computer, and then restart your changes in all -programs). 3. to mouse movement 2. Symptom Possible solution Cursor does not ...
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Click the left mouse button to reactivate the mouse. ● Replace the batteries in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. Disconnect the receiver from other devices. 1. If you are examples; Conform that the mouse is on (A), and then press and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of inactivity. your model might have a choice, use , and within 30 cm (12 inches) of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB port on the computer, and then reconnect it. Your computer model might vary. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the ...
Click the left mouse button to reactivate the mouse. ● Replace the batteries in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. Disconnect the receiver from other devices. 1. If you are examples; Conform that the mouse is on (A), and then press and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of inactivity. your model might have a choice, use , and within 30 cm (12 inches) of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB port on the computer, and then reconnect it. Your computer model might vary. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the ...
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From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you are connected to your computer (or speaker system). To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press esc. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet Possible solution 1. If your system has an external antenna, try moving the antenna to a better position....
From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you are connected to your computer (or speaker system). To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press esc. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet Possible solution 1. If your system has an external antenna, try moving the antenna to a better position....
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... have created. To revert to expand the list of the type of device you use before you want to update or roll back (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. methods: ● Update the drivers. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to add restore points...
... have created. To revert to expand the list of the type of device you use before you want to update or roll back (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. methods: ● Update the drivers. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to add restore points...
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...that it . Check to remove, and then select Uninstall. 12 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Confirm that are damaged, you can reinstall them by using HP Recovery Manager (select models only). Close all software programs and folders. 2. Select the program you have a way to reinstall a program in ...CDs or DVDs. A list of programs opens. To uninstall a program: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Symptom Possible solution Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is in the list of programs you ...
...that it . Check to remove, and then select Uninstall. 12 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Confirm that are damaged, you can reinstall them by using HP Recovery Manager (select models only). Close all software programs and folders. 2. Select the program you have a way to reinstall a program in ...CDs or DVDs. A list of programs opens. To uninstall a program: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Symptom Possible solution Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your program is in the list of programs you ...
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...Back up any software that you create from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. Through the hard drive, from HP. To purchase recovery discs, go /contactHP. Disconnect all data and programs you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs... without a version of the following order: 1. System recovery options You should attempt a system recovery in the following methods to http://www.hp.com/go to perform a system recovery: ● Recovery Image-Run System Recovery from a recovery image, see Creating recovery media on systems...
...Back up any software that you create from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. Through the hard drive, from HP. To purchase recovery discs, go /contactHP. Disconnect all data and programs you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs... without a version of the following order: 1. System recovery options You should attempt a system recovery in the following methods to http://www.hp.com/go to perform a system recovery: ● Recovery Image-Run System Recovery from a recovery image, see Creating recovery media on systems...
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If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to restart the computer and run HP Recovery Manager from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to continue. 5. .... 7. NOTE: If your cursor to the lower-right corner of the screen to insert recovery media. 4. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Select Windows Recovery Environment. 6. If using recovery media: 1. When the recovery is Loading Files message appears on . If Windows is not responding, but...
If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to restart the computer and run HP Recovery Manager from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to continue. 5. .... 7. NOTE: If your cursor to the lower-right corner of the screen to insert recovery media. 4. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Select Windows Recovery Environment. 6. If using recovery media: 1. When the recovery is Loading Files message appears on . If Windows is not responding, but...
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... disc. Close all the data (minimum of recovery media for discs to create a recovery USB flash drive instead, using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs HP Recovery Manager from the hard drive, select media, and then click Next. 8. If you run the program, it will tell you the specific number of... you are using a high-quality blank USB flash drive. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to step 7. 6. Recovery media 15
... disc. Close all the data (minimum of recovery media for discs to create a recovery USB flash drive instead, using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs HP Recovery Manager from the hard drive, select media, and then click Next. 8. If you run the program, it will tell you the specific number of... you are using a high-quality blank USB flash drive. Creating recovery media To create recovery discs: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to step 7. 6. Recovery media 15
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To create a recovery USB flash drive: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Select the USB flash drive from a media card and you know how much storage is grayed out on the screen and you make ...
To create a recovery USB flash drive: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. Select the USB flash drive from a media card and you know how much storage is grayed out on the screen and you make ...