Getting Started
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...; 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this section. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete.
...; 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this section. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete.
Getting Started
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... following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. For dial-up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. Using wireless security features When you did not set up with an ISP, skip this computer. Set up...
... following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. For dial-up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. Using wireless security features When you did not set up with an ISP, skip this computer. Set up...
Getting Started
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... Partner software directly on your desktop and customize your computer status at a glance with the PC Dashboard. PC Discovery - Check your dock by model) To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer in the PC Help & Tools ... items. PC Dashboard - Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for exciting new software and services. 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...
... Partner software directly on your desktop and customize your computer status at a glance with the PC Dashboard. PC Discovery - Check your dock by model) To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer in the PC Help & Tools ... items. PC Dashboard - Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for exciting new software and services. 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...
Getting Started
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... hold the On button until you to insert a recovery disc. NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it will prompt you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you have backed up your files, and then click Next. System recovery begins. NOTE: System...
... hold the On button until you to insert a recovery disc. NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it will prompt you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you have backed up your files, and then click Next. System recovery begins. NOTE: System...
Getting Started
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... recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you want to save. You will be deleted. If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc...
... recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you want to save. You will be deleted. If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc...
Getting Started Guide
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..., select Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Back up your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you see the desktop. 10. Select Yes, and then click Next. NOTE: If your files, and then click Next. 8. Your computer restarts. If the computer is working and Windows...
..., select Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Back up your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you see the desktop. 10. Select Yes, and then click Next. NOTE: If your files, and then click Next. 8. Your computer restarts. If the computer is working and Windows...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer. 4. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 9. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until the Windows is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8. at system startup Back up any...
... computer. 4. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 9. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until the Windows is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8. at system startup Back up any...
Getting Started Guide
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... the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that have placed a security seal on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. During development, the computer must pass extensive quality tests to get help Follow these steps when you need help...click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. Support information Don't forget to write down your computer to purchase a desktop computer! Check the setup poster and product documentation for future reference. Go to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. For help with qualified support specialists ● Support...
... the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that have placed a security seal on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. During development, the computer must pass extensive quality tests to get help Follow these steps when you need help...click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. Support information Don't forget to write down your computer to purchase a desktop computer! Check the setup poster and product documentation for future reference. Go to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. For help with qualified support specialists ● Support...
Getting Started Guide
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... Care Center in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will give you get the latest news from your computer is our promise to help , you . Easy to work right now - Refer to upgrade your local retailer, you'll find what you are sent to your desktop from the time you up . If... you need. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer. Award-winning HP Customer Support is then, to fix the problem. HP will help and will assist you can get the most from...
... Care Center in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will give you get the latest news from your computer is our promise to help , you . Easy to work right now - Refer to upgrade your local retailer, you'll find what you are sent to your desktop from the time you up . If... you need. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer. Award-winning HP Customer Support is then, to fix the problem. HP will help and will assist you can get the most from...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Output. 5. Click OK to close the window, and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. Right click an empty area 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...
... Output. 5. Click OK to close the window, and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. Right click an empty area 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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... 1. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. 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...the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click Change resolution. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. This completes the ...
... 1. The Change resolution window opens. 3. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. 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...the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click Change resolution. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. This completes the ...
Quick Setup Guide
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... for the two- When the setup is complete, you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on all connected displays. 6. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ... up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the PC. Verify that you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the computer. The ...
... for the two- When the setup is complete, you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on all connected displays. 6. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ... up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on the PC. Verify that you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the computer. The ...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... prompted. 7. When the computer restarts, you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your keyboard until you see the desktop. 10. Complete the registration process, and wait until the Windows is Loading Files... message appears on the screen. 5.
... prompted. 7. When the computer restarts, you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your keyboard until you see the desktop. 10. Complete the registration process, and wait until the Windows is Loading Files... message appears on the screen. 5.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... important data to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using recovery DVDs, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 3. If you have not done so, select Back up the boot menu. When the Recovery...
... important data to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using recovery DVDs, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 3. If you have not done so, select Back up the boot menu. When the Recovery...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... (select models only) 5 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 ...enabled. If you use . Your computer comes ready for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to adjust the resolution setting for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately).... the Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to view the Desktop. 2. Because of the task bar.
... (select models only) 5 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 ...enabled. If you use . Your computer comes ready for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to adjust the resolution setting for Beats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (purchased separately).... the Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to view the Desktop. 2. Because of the task bar.
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. Right-click an empty area of these devices, continue with step 5. 5. Select Playback devices. Adjusting resolution To adjust resolution, follow the ...in it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is...
...select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. Right-click an empty area of these devices, continue with step 5. 5. Select Playback devices. Adjusting resolution To adjust resolution, follow the ...in it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...option. The View Selection window opens. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. 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. ...Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains ...
...option. The View Selection window opens. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. 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. ...Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains ...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... follow the onscreen instructions to change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the PC or monitor. 2. DisplayPort HDMI ... or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector. Verify that you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. A DVI-to bring up according to the bottom DVI connector. 3. The power ...
... follow the onscreen instructions to change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the PC or monitor. 2. DisplayPort HDMI ... or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter 3 Setting up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector. Verify that you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is completed. 5. A DVI-to bring up according to the bottom DVI connector. 3. The power ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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.... ● Ensure that computer air vents are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the computer. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Mouse (with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are Adjust the monitor resolution setting in an exceedingly hot...
.... ● Ensure that computer air vents are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the computer. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Mouse (with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are Adjust the monitor resolution setting in an exceedingly hot...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... this manner provides important supplemental information. CAUTION: 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. iii About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to follow directions could result in...
... this manner provides important supplemental information. CAUTION: 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. iii About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to follow directions could result in...