Quick Setup Guide
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...; Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. information. ● Find links to find ● Set up your computer model. ● Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to driver updates...
...; Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. information. ● Find links to find ● Set up your computer model. ● Order parts and find additional troubleshooting help. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to driver updates...
Quick Setup Guide
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Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If necessary, select your computer operating system. g. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer After you complete the initial computer setup, you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up your computer. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to download. b. Follow the...
Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If necessary, select your computer operating system. g. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer After you complete the initial computer setup, you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up your computer. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to download. b. Follow the...
Quick Setup Guide
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... need to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the Sub connector on the back panel. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using HDMI to enable and disable...
... need to adjust the resolution setting for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the Sub connector on the back panel. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using HDMI to enable and disable...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the drop-down menu. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that...
... the drop-down menu. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that...
Quick Setup Guide
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... select Catalyst Control Center™. 2. you want to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. Setting up the layout for the two- Do not power on the back of the displays will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on each...
... select Catalyst Control Center™. 2. you want to change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. Setting up the layout for the two- Do not power on the back of the displays will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on each...
Quick Setup Guide
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... is set appropriately. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that they are connected to your ISP, and start automatically. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. If you want to adjust volume. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect...
... is set appropriately. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that they are connected to your ISP, and start automatically. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. If you want to adjust volume. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect...
Quick Setup Guide
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... plug a network cable into a telephone service line; This is internal, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to move the computer. Restores your computer. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet...
... plug a network cable into a telephone service line; This is internal, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to move the computer. Restores your computer. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet...
Quick Setup Guide
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... example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Type Device Manager into the Start Search...
... example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. You can also set restore points manually. Type Device Manager into the Start Search...
Quick Setup Guide
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... set up your system and turning it on the back of your computer parts that are confirming that you . Customer support for repairs 21 These services are described in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to the setup poster included with your computer. Before upgrading your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed...
... set up your system and turning it on the back of your computer parts that are confirming that you . Customer support for repairs 21 These services are described in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to the setup poster included with your computer. Before upgrading your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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...://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to find additional troubleshooting help...
...://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to find additional troubleshooting help...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... connect analog speakers to the computer if you may need to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using HDMI to connect a TV. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to control the settings of the computer. The HDMI controls are only intended to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. Unless a device is plugged into the HDMI port. If you activate sound...
... connect analog speakers to the computer if you may need to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using HDMI to connect a TV. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to control the settings of the computer. The HDMI controls are only intended to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. Unless a device is plugged into the HDMI port. If you activate sound...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Display (monitor - When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on or start. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on the keyboard. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. The computer should be on the computer for 5 or more information or for information about peripheral-specific problems...
... Display (monitor - When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on or start. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on the keyboard. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. The computer should be on the computer for 5 or more information or for information about peripheral-specific problems...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... hardware driver to a better position. Your computer might damage the network adapter. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the computer. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). If your system has an external antenna, try these methods: ● Turn...
... hardware driver to a better position. Your computer might damage the network adapter. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the computer. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). If your system has an external antenna, try these methods: ● Turn...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your new computer. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to do should only be done first before you . Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working...
... Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your new computer. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to do should only be done first before you . Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer seems to start . Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error. The computer should be locked up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Contact Support, whether it in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Use the Windows Task Manager...
... keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer seems to start . Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error. The computer should be locked up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Contact Support, whether it in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Use the Windows Task Manager...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is established, continue by using the arrow keys on the number keypad. Possible solution ● Ensure that you have a connector dedicated to save changes in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the same...
... seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is established, continue by using the arrow keys on the number keypad. Possible solution ● Ensure that you have a connector dedicated to save changes in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the same...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the Internet. 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Verify that the speakers are using built-in to your Internet service provider (ISP) for your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio...
... Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the Internet. 1. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Verify that the speakers are using built-in to your Internet service provider (ISP) for your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Control Panel. 3. Or, to revert to expand the type of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the on again. You can also set restore points manually. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Restores your problem: 1. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Close all data files you want to add restore...
... Control Panel. 3. Or, to revert to expand the type of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the on again. You can also set restore points manually. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Restores your problem: 1. To start a system restore or to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) 3. Close all data files you want to add restore...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil notice ...29 Denmark ...29 Finland ...29 Norway ...29 Sweden ...29 Power supply requirements 29 For use in Norway 30 Power cord set requirements 30 Japan power cord requirements 30 Pinch...
... safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil notice ...29 Denmark ...29 Finland ...29 Norway ...29 Sweden ...29 Power supply requirements 29 For use in Norway 30 Power cord set requirements 30 Japan power cord requirements 30 Pinch...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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..., connection to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III...wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that TV Antenna Connectors Protection 31 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...
..., connection to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III...wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that TV Antenna Connectors Protection 31 TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected...