Quick Setup Guide
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... your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 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. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your screen, click on...
... your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. 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. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your screen, click on...
Quick Setup Guide
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... computer operating system. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to install each update you might want to install the new software. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to the Internet: 1. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type...
... computer operating system. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to install each update you might want to install the new software. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to the Internet: 1. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type...
Quick Setup Guide
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... using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to connect a TV. All you need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you ever need to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you may need to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using a DVI or VGA connector for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor...
... using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to connect a TV. All you need to recover the computer operating system by using the Recovery Manager, you must be connected to the graphics card before you ever need to experience crisp and clear sound separation. If you may need to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using a DVI or VGA connector for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately). IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. Setting up additional features The View Selection window opens. 2. The Change resolution window opens. 3. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure...
... to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. Setting up additional features The View Selection window opens. 2. The Change resolution window opens. 3. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure...
Quick Setup Guide
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The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the back of the displays will turn blue when the PC starts. The power indicator light on the computer. the lights will be amber; To change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to an available display connector on the PC. Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™, or...
The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the back of the displays will turn blue when the PC starts. The power indicator light on the computer. the lights will be amber; To change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to an available display connector on the PC. Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™, or...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that the volume is set appropriately. Ensure that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are using built-in to your ISP, and start automatically. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet...
... Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that the volume is set appropriately. Ensure that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are using built-in to your ISP, and start automatically. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet...
Quick Setup Guide
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... HP User Manuals. ) - Under Network and Internet, click Connect to a local area network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your screen, click on -screen instructions. 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...
... HP User Manuals. ) - Under Network and Internet, click Connect to a local area network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your screen, click on -screen instructions. 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...
Quick Setup Guide
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... add restore points manually: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. Microsoft System Restore If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use System Restore...
... add restore points manually: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. Microsoft System Restore If you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use System Restore...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are covered during the warranty period. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be done first before you purchased your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced...
... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are covered during the warranty period. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be done first before you purchased your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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HP Support website: http://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-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Safety & Regulatory Information ● Find ergonomic information. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with...
HP Support website: http://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-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Safety & Regulatory Information ● Find ergonomic information. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... connect your monitor, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on the side panel does not change the volume of the computer. Unless a device is muted. The HDMI controls are only intended to hear sound. Pressing the +/- If you may need to adjust some settings to control the settings of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on -screen menu displays. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). 3 Setting...
... connect your monitor, you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume on the side panel does not change the volume of the computer. Unless a device is muted. The HDMI controls are only intended to hear sound. Pressing the +/- If you may need to adjust some settings to control the settings of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on -screen menu displays. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). 3 Setting...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... might not be replaced. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. if it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. See Display (monitor - Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as...
... might not be replaced. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. if it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. See Display (monitor - Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... then turn it . If the antenna is in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). This is still available from the CDs or DVDs. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. doing so might have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
... then turn it . If the antenna is in the list of your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). This is still available from the CDs or DVDs. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. doing so might have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... and Support Guide. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. There are a few limitations and exclusions to upgrade your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer...
... and Support Guide. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. There are a few limitations and exclusions to upgrade your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to the external power source are plugged in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Select the program that the cables connecting the computer to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. If Windows opens...
... solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to the external power source are plugged in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. Select the program that the cables connecting the computer to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. If Windows opens...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...). 3. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the front of inactivity. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to an open programs. 4. Your computer model might vary. Push and hold the Connect button (B) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to...
...). 3. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the front of inactivity. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to an open programs. 4. Your computer model might vary. Push and hold the Connect button (B) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...). Speakers and sound 5 Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your Internet connection type. start the desired program. Ensure that the volume is produced. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is internal, try to move the computer. From the Start screen, type control panel...
...). Speakers and sound 5 Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your Internet connection type. start the desired program. Ensure that the volume is produced. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is internal, try to move the computer. From the Start screen, type control panel...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Back Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see System recovery on...
... Back Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see System recovery on...
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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... lightning and power line surges. TV antenna connectors protection External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III...
... lightning and power line surges. TV antenna connectors protection External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. Table 4-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III...