Getting Started
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... while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to the computer until after you turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to...
... while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up for updates, and get online. 5 When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to the computer until after you turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to...
Getting Started
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... Services, and then click Get Online. For a modem, see "Connecting to Use Your Computer 15 You need: For a network connection, see "Connecting a Modem" on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
... Services, and then click Get Online. For a modem, see "Connecting to Use Your Computer 15 You need: For a network connection, see "Connecting a Modem" on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
Getting Started
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Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer. 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 folder. ...All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. Access all the items you use it. PC Discovery - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for exciting new...
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer. 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 folder. ...All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. Access all the items you use it. PC Discovery - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Onscreen Guides (Select models only) You can find offers for exciting new...
Getting Started
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... Yes, and then click Next. NOTE: If your files, and then click Next. If necessary, press and hold the On button until you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model)
... Yes, and then click Next. NOTE: If your files, and then click Next. If necessary, press and hold the On button until you see the desktop. 10 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Getting Started
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... computer back on. 9 Perform the procedure "Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure" on page 54. NOTE: System recovery deletes all the data files you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the recovery discs you created as you want to save. After system recovery is complete, click Finish to...
... computer back on. 9 Perform the procedure "Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure" on page 54. NOTE: System recovery deletes all the data files you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the recovery discs you created as you want to save. After system recovery is complete, click Finish to...
Getting Started Guide
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... any important data to insert recovery media. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Turn on . When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Turn...
... any important data to insert recovery media. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Turn on . When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Turn...
Getting Started Guide
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Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 9. Press the Power button to perform a System Recovery. 1. Turn off the computer. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working, follow these steps ...
Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 9. Press the Power button to perform a System Recovery. 1. Turn off the computer. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working, follow these steps ...
Getting Started Guide
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...with hardware and software questions. Click Start, and then click Help and Support. Where to purchase a desktop computer! For help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. All of our computers go to ensure the computer is... before calling the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that expanding and upgrading are preinstalled on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. Check the setup poster and product documentation for all customers. In addition, we have placed a security seal on your...
...with hardware and software questions. Click Start, and then click Help and Support. Where to purchase a desktop computer! For help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. All of our computers go to ensure the computer is... before calling the Customer Care Center, run the hardware diagnostic tools that expanding and upgrading are preinstalled on the keyboard at http://www.hp.com/support. Check the setup poster and product documentation for all customers. In addition, we have placed a security seal on your...
Getting Started Guide
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... the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Award-winning HP Customer Support is our promise to upgrade your computer. Problems? If that happens to your Windows desktop (to help with tools located on your ENWW Support information 25 Getting started Follow... the setup poster for help . First look at Help on your computer, HP is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong...
... the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Award-winning HP Customer Support is our promise to upgrade your computer. Problems? If that happens to your Windows desktop (to help with tools located on your ENWW Support information 25 Getting started Follow... the setup poster for help . First look at Help on your computer, HP is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go wrong...
Quick Setup Guide
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... HDMI monitor 7 If the Default Device is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution 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...
... HDMI monitor 7 If the Default Device is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution 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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The View Selection window opens. 2. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left, under Display, click Change resolution. 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. This completes... 5. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does...
The View Selection window opens. 2. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left, under Display, click Change resolution. 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. This completes... 5. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. ATI graphics cards 1. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does...
Quick Setup Guide
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...icon on the PC. Verify that you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the desktop to bring up according to the instructions in the setup view. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (... then select the option you want to change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is complete, you will turn blue when the PC starts. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and...
...icon on the PC. Verify that you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the desktop to bring up according to the instructions in the setup view. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (... then select the option you want to change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. you may see the extended desktop on the other displays until the setup is complete, you will turn blue when the PC starts. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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..., except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Turn off the computer. 2. If...
..., except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Turn off the computer. 2. If...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... might not be used only with this computer. 8. System Recovery from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is finished, remove all data and...
... might not be used only with this computer. 8. System Recovery from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is finished, remove all data and...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Manager, you must be connected to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to...Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to adjust the resolution setting for you to view the Desktop. 2. 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 ...
... Manager, you must be connected to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to recover the computer operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to...Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to adjust the resolution setting for you to view the Desktop. 2. 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 ...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. Select Set Default. 7. This completes the steps to view the Desktop. Select OK to close the window. Adjusting resolution To adjust resolution, follow the steps under "Other graphic cards." 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional ... and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. 3. The Sound window opens. 4. 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...
It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. Select Set Default. 7. This completes the steps to view the Desktop. Select OK to close the window. Adjusting resolution To adjust resolution, follow the steps under "Other graphic cards." 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional ... and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. 3. The Sound window opens. 4. 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...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for NVIDIA graphics cards. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. NVIDIA ...: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain...
... with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for NVIDIA graphics cards. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. NVIDIA ...: These instructions are for this option. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... Press the power button on each additional monitor. 4. you may see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the desktop to bring up additional features Right-click on the Eyefinity Catalyst™ icon on the other displays until the setup is complete, you separately purchase... PC starts. dual-monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for the two- Verify that you will see the extended desktop on each of the PC. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6....
... Press the power button on each additional monitor. 4. you may see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the desktop to bring up additional features Right-click on the Eyefinity Catalyst™ icon on the other displays until the setup is complete, you separately purchase... PC starts. dual-monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for the two- Verify that you will see the extended desktop on each of the PC. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6....