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... for purposes other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. The Windows logo and Windows 7 are U.S. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of this document may affect the ability of our... Development Company, L.P. The information in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior written consent of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network...
... for purposes other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. The Windows logo and Windows 7 are U.S. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of this document may affect the ability of our... Development Company, L.P. The information in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior written consent of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network...
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... Vertical CD/DVD Drive 23 Using LightScribe Technology 23 Using the Remote Control 24 Getting More Information 25 Using the Help and Support Center 25 Accessing Support on 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...
... Vertical CD/DVD Drive 23 Using LightScribe Technology 23 Using the Remote Control 24 Getting More Information 25 Using the Help and Support Center 25 Accessing Support on 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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...instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to.... Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio ...
...instructions about how to connect and configure other multichannel speakers, go to connect front left and front right analog speakers. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the front of the computer. Audio connectors Icon/label Description and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to.... Some, but not all, audio connectors that connect from an analog audio device, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio ...
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...a network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started ... an existing wireless LAN with the computer. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the back of the computer provides a high-speed...
...a network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and press Enter. 6 Getting Started ... an existing wireless LAN with the computer. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the back of the computer provides a high-speed...
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...the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). If you would like to the Support Web site; The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to set speaker volume, use ...Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 ...
...the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). If you would like to the Support Web site; The Sound window opens. 2 Select the Microphone that you have a webcam or an audio player connected to set speaker volume, use ...Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 3 When you have more information, open the Help and Support Center or refer to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the X in Windows 7: 1 ...
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...updates. Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use the same password for more than one Windows 7 security feature. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not... by using: Passwords. Preparing to record each password you set , depending on Windows 7 passwords: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type passwords into the Search Help box and press Enter. Passwords can use of the computer or user User password account Computer ...
...updates. Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use the same password for more than one Windows 7 security feature. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not... by using: Passwords. Preparing to record each password you set , depending on Windows 7 passwords: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type passwords into the Search Help box and press Enter. Passwords can use of the computer or user User password account Computer ...
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...or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the...the operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. The software includes a free trial subscription of protection updates. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes a firewall program. When you are available. Using ...
...or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the...the operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. The software includes a free trial subscription of protection updates. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes a firewall program. When you are available. Using ...
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... other requirements listed for each computer user. Each person can make a restore point by the software manufacturer. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25. Install the new software according to Use Your Computer 19 Additional updates to use. If you receive an alert.... Keep in an unstable installation, or it or installing a new antivirus program. For more information, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type User Accounts into the Search Help box and press Enter. Installing copied software may be illegal, or may have a stable...
... other requirements listed for each computer user. Each person can make a restore point by the software manufacturer. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25. Install the new software according to Use Your Computer 19 Additional updates to use. If you receive an alert.... Keep in an unstable installation, or it or installing a new antivirus program. For more information, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type User Accounts into the Search Help box and press Enter. Installing copied software may be illegal, or may have a stable...
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... files from an old computer to work with the Windows Easy Transfer software. (The cable is included with Windows 7. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25. 20 Getting Started (features vary by using an Easy Transfer Cable, to a storage device or, using the Windows Easy ...Transfer cable. For more information, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type moving files into the Start Search box, and then click Windows Easy Transfer. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy ...
... files from an old computer to work with the Windows Easy Transfer software. (The cable is included with Windows 7. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25. 20 Getting Started (features vary by using an Easy Transfer Cable, to a storage device or, using the Windows Easy ...Transfer cable. For more information, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type moving files into the Start Search box, and then click Windows Easy Transfer. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy ...
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... incorrectly. Do not use the memory card reader: 1 Insert the media into the slot. Or If the AutoPlay window does not open the Help and Support Center or refer to access your computer. You can copy files from or to remove media when the activity light is inserted. 2 Select a program to... the Support Web site; CAUTION: Do not try to the media. Note the direction of data. 22 Getting Started (features vary by model) Doing so may cause...
... incorrectly. Do not use the memory card reader: 1 Insert the media into the slot. Or If the AutoPlay window does not open the Help and Support Center or refer to access your computer. You can copy files from or to remove media when the activity light is inserted. 2 Select a program to... the Support Web site; CAUTION: Do not try to the media. Note the direction of data. 22 Getting Started (features vary by model) Doing so may cause...
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...LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint You may have an optical disc ... media (LightScribe-writable CDs or DVDs), and label-making a LightScribe label: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Type Lightscribe in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. There is LightScribe? LightScribe requirements Burning a label with the ...
...LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint You may have an optical disc ... media (LightScribe-writable CDs or DVDs), and label-making a LightScribe label: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Type Lightscribe in the Search Help box, and then press Enter. There is LightScribe? LightScribe requirements Burning a label with the ...
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..., click Save Target As, specify a location on your keyboard. Getting More Information 25 Accessing Support on your computer). To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the Web You can find information ... the manual you want, and then do one of the following steps: 1 Go to the Support Web site and search for your computer is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click...can find guides for your model number using the Internet to access the Support Web site: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in the Help and...
..., click Save Target As, specify a location on your keyboard. Getting More Information 25 Accessing Support on your computer). To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the Web You can find information ... the manual you want, and then do one of the following steps: 1 Go to the Support Web site and search for your computer is in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click...can find guides for your model number using the Internet to access the Support Web site: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in the Help and...
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...the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer in the User Guides...HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your computer from HP and Partners. NOTE: If there are installed on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for computer owners, such as support...
...the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer in the User Guides...HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your computer from HP and Partners. NOTE: If there are installed on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for computer owners, such as support...
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... "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 48. see "Getting More Information" on page 45. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site; Maintenance information and guidelines in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" below. Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section contains: Troubleshooting tables in "Maintenance" on page...
... "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 48. see "Getting More Information" on page 45. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site; Maintenance information and guidelines in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" below. Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section contains: Troubleshooting tables in "Maintenance" on page...
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...not work, restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the Arrow button next to contact Support. Computer does not start Symptom Computer will not turn on or start the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. Or 1 Press and hold the...connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is not, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete...
...not work, restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the Arrow button next to contact Support. Computer does not start Symptom Computer will not turn on or start the computer. Error message: Hard disk drive error. Or 1 Press and hold the...connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is not, refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete...
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... mouse off, take off the Num Lock light. Ensure the mouse is not detected. Press the Num Lock key on the keyboard to : http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region and language, search on your computer model number, and then search on the mouse. Use a mouse pad or other less...
... mouse off, take off the Num Lock light. Ensure the mouse is not detected. Press the Num Lock key on the keyboard to : http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region and language, search on your computer model number, and then search on the mouse. Use a mouse pad or other less...
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Possible solution Contact your ISP for assistance. see "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to ... internal, try to verify that you are using the proper cables for assistance. Internet access Symptom I cannot connect to the Internet, open the Help and Support Center; A modem uses a standard telephone cable while the network adapter uses a network cable to connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable...
Possible solution Contact your ISP for assistance. see "Using the Help and Support Center" on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to ... internal, try to verify that you are using the proper cables for assistance. Internet access Symptom I cannot connect to the Internet, open the Help and Support Center; A modem uses a standard telephone cable while the network adapter uses a network cable to connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable...
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... to see whether there is an update available for codec. Codec error messages appear when I try to download the codec file. Open the file in a supported format. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. Open the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows...
... to see whether there is an update available for codec. Codec error messages appear when I try to download the codec file. Open the file in a supported format. Note that were recorded onto the DVD as data files. Open the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows...
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... for an update. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for Windows 7. If you must be logged in...
... for an update. Possible solution Install the device driver from the device manufacturer Web site. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Restart the computer, and follow the instructions for Windows 7. If you must be logged in...
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... Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you may support additional types, such as restarting your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on page 50) - Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card...
... Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you may support additional types, such as restarting your computer, and others require performing a system recovery from files on page 50) - Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card...