Getting Started
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... for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time.
... for the first time and complete the initial setup. To turn on the computer. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to complete the setup at a later time.
Getting Started
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... the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. 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...
... the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. 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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NOTE: If there are installed on your desktop and customize your dock by model) HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - Access HP and Partner software directly on your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Start button. ... on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - 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 status at a glance with the PC Dashboard. ...
NOTE: If there are installed on your desktop and customize your dock by model) HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - Access HP and Partner software directly on your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Start button. ... on the taskbar. 26 Getting Started (features vary by dragging and dropping items. PC Dashboard - 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 status at a glance with the PC Dashboard. ...
Getting Started
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...: NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you to insert a recovery disc. 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. 4 Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and...
...: NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you to insert a recovery disc. 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. 4 Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and...
Getting Started
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... the computer is not responding, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you are done, remove the backup disc from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the...
... the computer is not responding, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you are done, remove the backup disc from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the...
Getting Started Guide
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... back on the computer. 4. Turn on . Select Yes, and then click Next. System Recovery begins. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 10.
... back on the computer. 4. Turn on . Select Yes, and then click Next. System Recovery begins. Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. 10.
Getting Started Guide
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... the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. As soon as you created or installed. System Recovery CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to back up your files, and then click Next. 7. Press the Power button to perform a System...
... the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. As soon as you created or installed. System Recovery CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to back up your files, and then click Next. 7. Press the Power button to perform a System...
Getting Started Guide
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... information Don't forget to get help Follow these steps when you need help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to purchase a desktop computer! Where to register! Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ● Purchase date Please take a moment to write ...; Support phone numbers 3. The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes the following: ● E-mail support ● HP Real Time Chat with since it leaves our factory. During development, the computer must pass extensive quality tests to meet the rigorous standards that...
... information Don't forget to get help Follow these steps when you need help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to purchase a desktop computer! Where to register! Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ● Purchase date Please take a moment to write ...; Support phone numbers 3. The Help and Support Center provides useful troubleshooting information and includes the following: ● E-mail support ● HP Real Time Chat with since it leaves our factory. During development, the computer must pass extensive quality tests to meet the rigorous standards that...
Getting Started Guide
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... seal on the back of the computer, you are sent to your desktop from your area. Award-winning HP Customer Support is our promise to help you get the most from time...your local retailer, you'll find what you need. First look at Help on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in your computer. Thank you for your computer is ready to help with ... to also check the updates from the time you purchased your system for thirty (30) days from HP that are confirming that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. But it ,...
... seal on the back of the computer, you are sent to your desktop from your area. Award-winning HP Customer Support is our promise to help you get the most from time...your local retailer, you'll find what you need. First look at Help on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in your computer. Thank you for your computer is ready to help with ... to also check the updates from the time you purchased your system for thirty (30) days from HP that are confirming that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. But it ,...
Quick Setup Guide
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... it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of these is 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...
... it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of these is 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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...a check mark. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Right-click an... empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check...
...a check mark. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Right-click an... empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check...
Quick Setup Guide
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Do not power on the desktop to bring up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor ... setup requires that the PC is active; The power indicator light on the other displays until the setup is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the back of the displays will be amber; you will turn blue when the PC starts. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to...
Do not power on the desktop to bring up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor ... setup requires that the PC is active; The power indicator light on the other displays until the setup is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the back of the displays will be amber; you will turn blue when the PC starts. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... so, select Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Press the Power button to back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10. message appears on the computer. 4. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. System Recovery begins. ENWW System Recovery options 11
... so, select Back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Press the Power button to back up your files, and you see the desktop. 10. message appears on the computer. 4. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. System Recovery begins. ENWW System Recovery options 11
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from the system. 12. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. To perform a System Recovery using a recovery USB flash drive, insert it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. If using recovery media: 1. Or...
... registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from the system. 12. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. To perform a System Recovery using a recovery USB flash drive, insert it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. If using recovery media: 1. Or...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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To experience the full capability of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to view the Desktop. 2. Using an HDMI monitor If your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to...and adjust resolution for the monitor (see the following steps). 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 want to hear sound during ...
To experience the full capability of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to view the Desktop. 2. Using an HDMI monitor If your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to...and adjust resolution for the monitor (see the following steps). 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 want to hear sound during ...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...select Realtek HDMI Output. 6. If one of the following , then your type of graphics card. 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 ...Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. Select OK to activate HDMI sound. If the Default Device is one of these devices, continue...
...select Realtek HDMI Output. 6. If one of the following , then your type of graphics card. 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 ...Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. Select OK to activate HDMI sound. If the Default Device is one of these devices, continue...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... This completes the steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for standard two-monitor ...setup. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not ...
... This completes the steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for Setting up additional monitors: These instructions are for standard two-monitor ...setup. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the left corner of the window. 3. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not ...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...click on the Eyefinity Catalyst™ icon on the back of the displays will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. the lights will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on... the PC or monitor. 2. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Connect the monitors to an available display connector on the desktop to set up ATI Catalyst Control Center™. 2. you want to -VGA adapter is set up additional features or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter...
...click on the Eyefinity Catalyst™ icon on the back of the displays will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. the lights will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on... the PC or monitor. 2. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Connect the monitors to an available display connector on the desktop to set up ATI Catalyst Control Center™. 2. you want to -VGA adapter is set up additional features or three-monitor display. 8 Chapter...