Getting Started
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... during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help...
... during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer. For help...
Getting Started
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... to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 1 to the Internet. If you did not set up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal...
... to "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 1 to the Internet. If you did not set up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal...
Getting Started
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... folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system... programs. To see the items in the User Guides folder. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. Access HP and Partner software directly on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - Using the PC Help &...
... folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system... programs. To see the items in the User Guides folder. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. Access HP and Partner software directly on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - Using the PC Help &...
Getting Started
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NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page 53. 7 Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6 Select Yes, and then ...
NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page 53. 7 Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6 Select Yes, and then ...
Getting Started
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... drive tray. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is working, create a backup DVD containing all the data files you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the recovery discs you created or installed after purchase. You will be deleted. message appears on page 51...
... drive tray. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is working, create a backup DVD containing all the data files you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the recovery discs you created or installed after purchase. You will be deleted. message appears on page 51...
Getting Started Guide
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... any important data to restart the computer. 9. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Under I need help immediately, select System Recovery. If you are prompted to insert recovery media. Complete...
... any important data to restart the computer. 9. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Under I need help immediately, select System Recovery. If you are prompted to insert recovery media. Complete...
Getting Started Guide
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... up your keyboard until you created or installed. Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on your files, and you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. As soon as you have not done so, select Back up your files...
... up your keyboard until you created or installed. Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on your files, and you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. As soon as you have not done so, select Back up your files...
Getting Started Guide
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... to indicate that have placed a security seal on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. We know that are key benefits for future reference. Use the... then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. Support information Don't forget to : http://www.hp.com/apac/register. Go to register! The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes... the following: ● E-mail support ● HP Real Time Chat with hardware and software questions. For help with qualified support specialists ...
... to indicate that have placed a security seal on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. We know that are key benefits for future reference. Use the... then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. Support information Don't forget to : http://www.hp.com/apac/register. Go to register! The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes... the following: ● E-mail support ● HP Real Time Chat with hardware and software questions. For help with qualified support specialists ...
Getting Started Guide
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... covered for your computer. If that are confirming that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your desktop from HP that happens to your Windows desktop (to access it ! It contains more detailed help and will help with setting up your new computer. Be sure to also check... the updates from time to time. Call HP Customer Care Center Finally, if these steps don't help you can reach a real, ...
... covered for your computer. If that are confirming that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your desktop from HP that happens to your Windows desktop (to access it ! It contains more detailed help and will help with setting up your new computer. Be sure to also check... the updates from time to time. Call HP Customer Care Center Finally, if these steps don't help you can reach a real, ...
Quick Setup Guide
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3. If the Default Device is not one of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...
3. If the Default Device is not one of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...
Quick Setup Guide
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...these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Other graphics cards 1. Select ...box does not contain a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV ...
...these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Other graphics cards 1. Select ...box does not contain a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV ...
Quick Setup Guide
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...will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on each display and then press the power button on the desktop to the bottom DVI connector. 3. When the setup is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. To change and follow ... on the PC or monitor. 2. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is completed. 5. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Do not power on the PC. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Press ...
...will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on each display and then press the power button on the desktop to the bottom DVI connector. 3. When the setup is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. To change and follow ... on the PC or monitor. 2. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is completed. 5. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Do not power on the PC. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Press ...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... System Recovery. 6. message appears on the computer. 4. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Turn off . 2. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. Turn on . Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. If...
... System Recovery. 6. message appears on the computer. 4. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Turn off . 2. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. Turn on . Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. If...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... your computer at the factory. Recovery media Recovery media can create only one or the other, but not both). To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If the computer works, click Start, click the Arrow button next to boot from the system. 12. Disconnect all data and programs you want to...
... your computer at the factory. Recovery media Recovery media can create only one or the other, but not both). To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If the computer works, click Start, click the Arrow button next to boot from the system. 12. Disconnect all data and programs you want to...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you activate sound and adjust resolution. 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 may need to adjust some settings... and a Beats toggle button on the screen. the Beats off icon appears on the keyboard. To turn Beats on the keyboard to view the Desktop. 2. Because of the task bar. Activating sound 1. Press the Windows logo key on , press the Beats toggle button again.
... BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you activate sound and adjust resolution. 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 may need to adjust some settings... and a Beats toggle button on the screen. the Beats off icon appears on the keyboard. To turn Beats on the keyboard to view the Desktop. 2. Because of the task bar. Activating sound 1. Press the Windows logo key on , press the Beats toggle button again.
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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If one of the following , then your type of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...; ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of these is present, follow the instructions for the Default Device. Select OK to view the Desktop. Right-click an empty area of graphics card. If the Default Device is one of these devices, continue with step 5. 5. If the Default Device is...
If one of the following , then your type of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...; ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of these is present, follow the instructions for the Default Device. Select OK to view the Desktop. Right-click an empty area of graphics card. If the Default Device is one of these devices, continue with step 5. 5. If the Default Device is...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the following steps to adjust resolution for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark... for this option. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left, under Display, click Change resolution. Under the...
... the following steps to adjust resolution for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark... for this option. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left, under Display, click Change resolution. Under the...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. dual-monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for the two- Verify ...that you may see the extended desktop on the desktop to bring up according to the instructions in the setup view. Connect the monitors to -VGA adapter is active; A DVI-to ...
...Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. dual-monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for the two- Verify ...that you may see the extended desktop on the desktop to bring up according to the instructions in the setup view. Connect the monitors to -VGA adapter is active; A DVI-to ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... solution Screen is blank, and monitor power light is blank. Computer shuts down menu. 3. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Press and hold the Power button until the computer turns off. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or Esc...
... solution Screen is blank, and monitor power light is blank. Computer shuts down menu. 3. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Press and hold the Power button until the computer turns off. Press the Sleep button (select models only), or Esc...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... to equipment or loss of life. iii Text set off in this manner indicates that is compliant with U.S., Canadian, and international regulations for notebook computers, desktops, thin clients and personal workstations. About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to follow directions could result in damage...
... to equipment or loss of life. iii Text set off in this manner indicates that is compliant with U.S., Canadian, and international regulations for notebook computers, desktops, thin clients and personal workstations. About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to follow directions could result in damage...