Getting Started
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... Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Restarting the Computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User ... 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 Maintenance...
... Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Restarting the Computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 Selecting the Microphone 16 Protecting Your Computer 17 Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates 18 Setting Up User ... 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 Maintenance...
Getting Started
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... and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in the following table. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a CD player. Some, but not all, audio connectors that... connect from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to the computer from an analog audio device, such as batteries or a separate power cord. For detailed instructions about ...
... and function Audio Line Out (lime green) to the Web support page for your model; Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect Center/Subwoofer speakers in the following table. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a CD player. Some, but not all, audio connectors that... connect from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to the computer from an analog audio device, such as batteries or a separate power cord. For detailed instructions about ...
Getting Started
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...select models only). Some models have a second microphone connector on the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the ...a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, and that the speaker system is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The...
...select models only). Some models have a second microphone connector on the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Or For 2.1 speakers or other multichannel speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the subwoofer to the Audio Line Out connector on the ...a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, and that the speaker system is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is labeled with a headphones icon. Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The...
Getting Started
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... the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in...
... the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in...
Getting Started
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... the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). Then, you want to set speaker volume, use . To set speaker volume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in "Audio and...
... the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. see "Getting More Information" on the speakers (select models only). Then, you want to set speaker volume, use . To set speaker volume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in "Audio and...
Getting Started
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... product manufacturer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with cable)" on page 32 "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance...
... product manufacturer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with cable)" on page 32 "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance...
Getting Started
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...the Mute feature is set appropriately. If you are using built-in your display (monitor) to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors ...are muted, click the Mute button to adjust volume. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Press the Mute button on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your software program. Unplug headphones if they are connected to...
...the Mute feature is set appropriately. If you are using built-in your display (monitor) to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors ...are muted, click the Mute button to adjust volume. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Press the Mute button on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your software program. Unplug headphones if they are connected to...
Getting Started
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...adapters HDMI-to-DVI 3 VGA-to-DVI 3 antivirus software 18 audio A/V In 8 connecting Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 speakers 5 left and right connectors 8 troubleshooting 36 B backup 49 buttons eject CD/DVD drive 23 Off, See turning off computer 14 C card... video connector 8 computer cleaning 49 Help & Tools 26 setting up 1 transferring files 20 turning on the computer 13 Index connecting Ethernet 6 modem 7 monitor 3 peripherals 2 speakers 4-5 TV 7-11 wired network 6 wireless LAN 6 connectors Analog Video Out 9 Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 Composite Video In 8 DVI 3 Ethernet 6 Ethernet...
...adapters HDMI-to-DVI 3 VGA-to-DVI 3 antivirus software 18 audio A/V In 8 connecting Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 speakers 5 left and right connectors 8 troubleshooting 36 B backup 49 buttons eject CD/DVD drive 23 Off, See turning off computer 14 C card... video connector 8 computer cleaning 49 Help & Tools 26 setting up 1 transferring files 20 turning on the computer 13 Index connecting Ethernet 6 modem 7 monitor 3 peripherals 2 speakers 4-5 TV 7-11 wired network 6 wireless LAN 6 connectors Analog Video Out 9 Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 Composite Video In 8 DVI 3 Ethernet 6 Ethernet...
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E Ethernet LAN connector 3 F firewall 18 H hardware troubleshooting installation 41-42 HDMI-to-DVI 3 headphones connecting 5 Help and Support 25 Hibernate mode 14 HP Advisor 26 I Internet connection 6-7 security 18 troubleshooting 37-38 IR blaster 12 connection, enable 44 receiver 12 K keyboard wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless ... warnings 1, 27 setting up computer 1 shutting down the computer 14 Sleep mode 14 software repairing 45 software programs reinstalling 47 sound see audio speakers adjust volume 16 connecting 5 troubleshooting 36 56 Getting Started (features vary by model)
E Ethernet LAN connector 3 F firewall 18 H hardware troubleshooting installation 41-42 HDMI-to-DVI 3 headphones connecting 5 Help and Support 25 Hibernate mode 14 HP Advisor 26 I Internet connection 6-7 security 18 troubleshooting 37-38 IR blaster 12 connection, enable 44 receiver 12 K keyboard wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless ... warnings 1, 27 setting up computer 1 shutting down the computer 14 Sleep mode 14 software repairing 45 software programs reinstalling 47 sound see audio speakers adjust volume 16 connecting 5 troubleshooting 36 56 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Getting Started
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... keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18...
... keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18...
Getting Started Guide
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Table of contents 1 Getting information ...1 Safety information 2 2 Setting up your computer 3 Protecting your computer 4 Connecting to the Internet 5 Transferring files and settings to your new computer 6 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance 6 Computer does not start 7 Power ...8 Display (monitor 8 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 10 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 11 Speakers and sound 12 Internet access 12 Software troubleshooting 13 Maintenance 16 System recovery 18 4 Customer care ...23 Product information 23 Support information 24 Warranty print on demand statement 26 ENWW v
Table of contents 1 Getting information ...1 Safety information 2 2 Setting up your computer 3 Protecting your computer 4 Connecting to the Internet 5 Transferring files and settings to your new computer 6 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance 6 Computer does not start 7 Power ...8 Display (monitor 8 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 10 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 11 Speakers and sound 12 Internet access 12 Software troubleshooting 13 Maintenance 16 System recovery 18 4 Customer care ...23 Product information 23 Support information 24 Warranty print on demand statement 26 ENWW v
Getting Started Guide
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Refer to the Setup Poster to adjust volume. Unplug headphones if they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. 12 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and ...audio connectors are turned on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only...
Refer to the Setup Poster to adjust volume. Unplug headphones if they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. 12 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and ...audio connectors are turned on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only...
Quick Setup Guide
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...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 may need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the...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 activate sound and adjust resolution for you need to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. All...
...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 may need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the...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 activate sound and adjust resolution for you need to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. All...
Quick Setup Guide
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...set appropriately. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector.... Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. If you want to connect analog speakers. Unplug headphones if they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the ...
...set appropriately. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector.... Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. If you want to connect analog speakers. Unplug headphones if they are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the ...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... of contents 1 Protecting your computer 1 Computer security features ...1 2 Troubleshooting ...2 Computer does not start ...2 Power ...4 Display (monitor) ...4 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 4 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 6 Speakers and sound ...6 Internet access ...7 Software troubleshooting ...8 3 System recovery ...10 Choosing a system recovery method 10 System Recovery options ...10 Recovery media ...12 4 Maintenance ...15 Schedules and...
... of contents 1 Protecting your computer 1 Computer security features ...1 2 Troubleshooting ...2 Computer does not start ...2 Power ...4 Display (monitor) ...4 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 4 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 6 Speakers and sound ...6 Internet access ...7 Software troubleshooting ...8 3 System recovery ...10 Choosing a system recovery method 10 System Recovery options ...10 Recovery media ...12 4 Maintenance ...15 Schedules and...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... flashing. Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the following illustrations are using the steps that you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the back of the mouse for 5 to 10 seconds until the LED on... Click the left mouse button to reactivate it . The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in the following steps. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW If you have a connector dedicated to the receiver. A Off Connect On B 3. your models might have a choice,...
... flashing. Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the following illustrations are using the steps that you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the back of the mouse for 5 to 10 seconds until the LED on... Click the left mouse button to reactivate it . The receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in the following steps. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW If you have a connector dedicated to the receiver. A Off Connect On B 3. your models might have a choice,...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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...Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to the network adapter, and do not start the desired program. Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . If you want to the Internet. Internet access Symptom Internet programs ...click Set up a connection or network to your ISP, and start automatically. If your Internet connection type. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. ENWW Internet access 7 doing so might have a dialup modem and an Ethernet network adapter (...
...Refer to the Quick Setup booklet to the network adapter, and do not start the desired program. Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on . If you want to the Internet. Internet access Symptom Internet programs ...click Set up a connection or network to your ISP, and start automatically. If your Internet connection type. Turn off your computer (or speaker system). Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. ENWW Internet access 7 doing so might have a dialup modem and an Ethernet network adapter (...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... 2. If you use . For optimum viewing, you may 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 screen. Press the Windows logo key on , press the Beats toggle button again. If your ... disable Beats. 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 need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out...
... 2. If you use . For optimum viewing, you may 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 screen. Press the Windows logo key on , press the Beats toggle button again. If your ... disable Beats. 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 need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Out (lime green) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you want...are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Turn ...
... Out (lime green) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. If you want...are connected to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. Turn ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... of contents 1 Protecting your computer ...1 Computer security features ...1 2 Troubleshooting ...2 Computer does not start ...2 Power ...3 Display (monitor) ...3 Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ...3 Keyboard and mouse (wireless) ...4 Speakers and sound ...5 Internet access ...5 Software troubleshooting ...6 3 System recovery ...8 Choosing a system recovery method 8 System recovery options ...8 Recovery media ...10 4 Maintenance ...12 Schedules and tasks ...12 Keeping...
... of contents 1 Protecting your computer ...1 Computer security features ...1 2 Troubleshooting ...2 Computer does not start ...2 Power ...3 Display (monitor) ...3 Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ...3 Keyboard and mouse (wireless) ...4 Speakers and sound ...5 Internet access ...5 Software troubleshooting ...6 3 System recovery ...8 Choosing a system recovery method 8 System recovery options ...8 Recovery media ...10 4 Maintenance ...12 Schedules and tasks ...12 Keeping...