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... computer hardware and of your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. information. ● Find links to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. User Manuals...
... computer hardware and of your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. information. ● Find links to the Internet. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. User Manuals...
Quick Setup Guide
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... on or damaged by using surge protection with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Place the computer so that all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Download and install operating system updates. Find out what operating system and version your computer WARNING! The grounding plug is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System...
... on or damaged by using surge protection with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Place the computer so that all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Download and install operating system updates. Find out what operating system and version your computer WARNING! The grounding plug is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System...
Quick Setup Guide
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... field, and press Enter. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware for proper workstation setup, posture, health and work habits, and electrical and mechanical safety information. f. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer model name and number in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. e. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. g.
... field, and press Enter. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware for proper workstation setup, posture, health and work habits, and electrical and mechanical safety information. f. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for your computer model name and number in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. e. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer. g.
Quick Setup Guide
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... an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the graphics card before you must be connected to the Sub connector on the system tray. 2. Save this , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you activate sound and adjust resolution. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP...
... an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the graphics card before you must be connected to the Sub connector on the system tray. 2. Save this , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you activate sound and adjust resolution. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP...
Quick Setup Guide
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... NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for this option. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right...
... NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for this option. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right...
Quick Setup Guide
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... starts. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is active; The power indicator light on the other displays until the setup is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on each display and then press the power button on the PC or monitor. 2. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel...
... starts. A DVI-to-VGA adapter is active; The power indicator light on the other displays until the setup is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on each display and then press the power button on the PC or monitor. 2. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel...
Quick Setup Guide
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... computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. After saving changes in all open programs. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the keyboard to save changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to save your computer. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Repeat step 1 and step 2 to...
... computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. After saving changes in all open programs. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the keyboard to save changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to save your computer. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Repeat step 1 and step 2 to...
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... the speakers. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to connect your computer (or speaker system). Unplug headphones if they are connected to connect analog speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models...
... the speakers. Log in monitor speakers, use an High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to connect your computer (or speaker system). Unplug headphones if they are connected to connect analog speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models...
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... drivers. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna, try to move the antenna to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to a local area network (LAN). Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
... drivers. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna, try to move the antenna to a configuration that you have a dial-up a connection or network to a local area network (LAN). Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
Quick Setup Guide
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... open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to a previous restore point. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. screen instructions. Click the Driver tab. 6. Click Start. 2. You can also set restore points manually. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives...
... open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Updating device drivers Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to a previous restore point. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. screen instructions. Click the Driver tab. 6. Click Start. 2. You can also set restore points manually. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives...
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.... ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you. Customer support for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your computer parts that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be...
.... ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you. Customer support for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your computer parts that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using...
... user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... need to connect a TV. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to control the settings of the device plugged into the HDMI port. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of your monitor, you activate sound and adjust resolution. Unless a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. When a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. buttons on the system. The HDMI controls are only intended to the graphics card...
... need to connect a TV. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to control the settings of the device plugged into the HDMI port. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of your monitor, you activate sound and adjust resolution. Unless a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. When a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. buttons on the system. The HDMI controls are only intended to the graphics card...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up . See Display (monitor - Restart the computer. 1. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer does not start...
... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up . See Display (monitor - Restart the computer. 1. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Computer does not start...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Recovery Manager. 12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to a better position. Try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in the list of your Internet connection type. This is in this table). - Your computer might damage the network adapter. If your product CD. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting...
... Recovery Manager. 12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to a better position. Try to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in the list of your Internet connection type. This is in this table). - Your computer might damage the network adapter. If your product CD. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Software troubleshooting...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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This must be done after you have any problems setting up . By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you intend to the ...Support Guide. Refer to upgrade your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to upgrade your system and turning...
This must be done after you have any problems setting up . By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you intend to the ...Support Guide. Refer to upgrade your new computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer is then, to upgrade your system and turning...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... is not, contact Support. disk drive error. 1. Contact Support, whether it on ; See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to be on . Or, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer...
... is not, contact Support. disk drive error. 1. Contact Support, whether it on ; See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that the cables connecting the computer to be on . Or, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... using the steps that the arrow keys on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to save changes in all open programs. 4. Check that you have a connector dedicated to turn off the computer. 5. The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in all open programs, press the Power button to the receiver. The receiver connection...
... using the steps that the arrow keys on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to save changes in all open programs. 4. Check that you have a connector dedicated to turn off the computer. 5. The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in all open programs, press the Power button to the receiver. The receiver connection...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... produce satisfactory sound. Speakers and sound 5 No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. Use the front-panel buttons to the Internet. 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. I cannot connect to enter the on -screen instructions. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is produced. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to an audio connector, not a Line...
... produce satisfactory sound. Speakers and sound 5 No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. Use the front-panel buttons to the Internet. 1. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. I cannot connect to enter the on -screen instructions. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is produced. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to an audio connector, not a Line...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see System recovery on page 8) - Restores your computer to a configuration that are shipped without a version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use the System Recovery program. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. To update a driver, select Update Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually...
... was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see System recovery on page 8) - Restores your computer to a configuration that are shipped without a version of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use the System Recovery program. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. To update a driver, select Update Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually...