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... 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 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
... 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 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
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Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in which you turn on the computer. All cabling is preset for your computer. Do not place any cable in a location away from placing furniture on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These can be stepped on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. It describes ...
Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "Safety Notices" in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in which you turn on the computer. All cabling is preset for your computer. Do not place any cable in a location away from placing furniture on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These can be stepped on it can increase the inside temperature, causing fire, trouble, and electrification. It describes ...
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Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the surge protection device and then to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the computer may vary. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. ...
Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the front of the surge protection device and then to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into connectors on the back of the computer or on the computer may vary. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. ...
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This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the Internet. The green LED indicates a valid connection. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a VGA ...
This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the Internet. The green LED indicates a valid connection. DVI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. HDMI display output connector, to connect to a VGA ...
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Your computer model may include audio connectors on the computer may vary. Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker ...
Your computer model may include audio connectors on the computer may vary. Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on the back of the computer. Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). Center Rear Side Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect input to the computer from the computer to active (powered) speakers or speaker ...
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Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The headphones connector is usually muted. Connect the microphone to the microphone connector on page 16. Some models have a second microphone connector on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, ...
Connecting a stereo speaker system To connect active speakers, such as left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting headphones Headphones are available separately. The headphones connector is usually muted. Connect the microphone to the microphone connector on page 16. Some models have a second microphone connector on the computer, and connect the left /right stereo speakers or a 2.1 system of two speakers and a subwoofer, to the computer: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, ...
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After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on the top of the wireless radio signal. 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 network card to a network. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models ...
After you connect this interface to a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to the Ethernet connector for further information. Lit green when there is installed on the computer correctly, see "Internet access" on the top of the wireless radio signal. 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 network card to a network. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models ...
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TV signal source audio into the computer. Your computer may not include all the cables you may not need a modem connection. Or Video out from the computer. Use it may not come with a modem. Note that plugs into a computer USB connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. If you use a network connection, you need to the Internet. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the ...
TV signal source audio into the computer. Your computer may not include all the cables you may not need a modem connection. Or Video out from the computer. Use it may not come with a modem. Note that plugs into a computer USB connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. If you use a network connection, you need to the Internet. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the ...
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Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box. NOTE: You can record audio by model) Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back...
Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Primary left Audio In connector to connect audio input from a TV set-top box. NOTE: You can record audio by model) Secondary right Audio In input connector (red). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back...
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TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Television output Icon/label ...
TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description and function TV In connector to a TV. ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. Television output Icon/label ...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the set -top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set -top box. Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from the set -top box, insert (add) a splitter (B) to route the coaxial TV signal cable from antenna or ...
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Connect audio cables to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the computer. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on page 12 for blaster placement details. Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or ...
Connect audio cables to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on the box. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the computer. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on page 12 for blaster placement details. Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or ...
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Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer. Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control ...
Place the IR receiver (2) in a location that can control the set-top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set -top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer. Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Point the remote control at the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control ...
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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 this one-time language setup on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to Use Your Computer 13...
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 this one-time language setup on the computer for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to Use Your Computer 13...
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When you turn off the hardware. Restarting the Computer When you had open are restored to the screen. Restarting is present, simply press the Sleep button on the keyboard to enter sleep mode. If it into a reduced-power state. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the power for specific information on , and the computer is available. The computer can set the power management timers to put it is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the...
When you turn off the hardware. Restarting the Computer When you had open are restored to the screen. Restarting is present, simply press the Sleep button on the keyboard to enter sleep mode. If it into a reduced-power state. Hibernate mode (available as an advanced power setting) saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the power for specific information on , and the computer is available. The computer can set the power management timers to put it is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the...
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You need: For a network connection, see "Internet access" on the router. however, you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. For dial-up a network, use any Web browser; You can use one or more of ISPs; When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on page 6. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to a ...
You need: For a network connection, see "Internet access" on the router. however, you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. For dial-up a network, use any Web browser; You can use one or more of ISPs; When setting up only, double-click the ISP-provided icon on page 6. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to a ...
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The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by model) NOTE: When you are several ways to set speaker volume, use , click Set Default, and then click Apply. 3 Click OK. To select the microphone that you want to use in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. To set speaker volume. For help with the sound level, close the window by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the Windows 7 taskbar to adjust volume. The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone ...
The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by model) NOTE: When you are several ways to set speaker volume, use , click Set Default, and then click Apply. 3 Click OK. To select the microphone that you want to use in Windows 7 To adjust the recording level of the audio input from the device, Windows 7 may recognize each as a microphone input. To set speaker volume. For help with the sound level, close the window by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the Windows 7 taskbar to adjust volume. The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone ...