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...: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to a monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a TV. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to...
...: For specific information, see the documentation that came with only a DVI connector to a monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a TV. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). The green LED indicates a valid connection. HDMI Recommended for connecting to...
Getting Started
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... a modem, see "Internet access" on your Web browser. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP. You can use one or more of ISPs; most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. When setting up Internet service. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. If you...
... a modem, see "Internet access" on your Web browser. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP. You can use one or more of ISPs; most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). To open Internet Explorer: a Click the Start button. When setting up Internet service. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. If you...
Getting Started
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... software When you use firewall software: Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. Computer viruses can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair any damage that you must keep the operating system up message or icon in the notification area) when critical updates are connected to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type...
... software When you use firewall software: Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. Computer viruses can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair any damage that you must keep the operating system up message or icon in the notification area) when critical updates are connected to information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type...
Getting Started
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... the mouse. Wireless keyboard and mouse Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in the keyboard and mouse: Turn the devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn off the Num Lock light. NOTE: Do not use , and within range of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). Check for these problems: Ensure...
... the mouse. Wireless keyboard and mouse Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in the keyboard and mouse: Turn the devices over, turn the mouse off, take off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn off the Num Lock light. NOTE: Do not use , and within range of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). Check for these problems: Ensure...
Getting Started
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... connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Press the Mute button on . Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the keyboard controls. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) If you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the task bar, or use the monitor front panel...
... connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer (or speaker system). Press the Mute button on . Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the keyboard controls. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) If you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the task bar, or use the monitor front panel...
Getting Started
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... the changes. If you must be logged in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows 7. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on...
... the changes. If you must be logged in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows 7. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on...
Getting Started
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... on page 50) - Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Microsoft System Restore (see "System Recovery" on your computer configuration to repair it back up again. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on page 46) - If your computer if you are as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see the following...
... on page 50) - Software Troubleshooting Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Microsoft System Restore (see "System Recovery" on your computer configuration to repair it back up again. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (See "Software program and hardware driver reinstallation" on page 46) - If your computer if you are as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see the following...
Getting Started
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... software on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to an earlier version of device you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button...
... software on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to an earlier version of device you want to update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button...
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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 troubleshooting 33-35 L LAN (local area network) antenna 6 connecting 3 connecting wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone...
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 troubleshooting 33-35 L LAN (local area network) antenna 6 connecting 3 connecting wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone...
Getting Started Guide
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.... ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. and software issues. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and...
.... ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Upgrading and Servicing Guide Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to driver updates. (troubleshooting). ● Read frequently asked questions. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. and software issues. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and...
Getting Started Guide
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... Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores your system has an external antenna, try to a better position. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
... Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores your system has an external antenna, try to a better position. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
Getting Started Guide
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... law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this computer. It contains more detailed help Your new computer is then, to upgrade your computer model. This must be done after you have any problems setting up . We hope you enjoy discovering the exciting things you can do with it , click Start, then click Help and Support). HP will help...
... law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this computer. It contains more detailed help Your new computer is then, to upgrade your computer model. This must be done after you have any problems setting up . We hope you enjoy discovering the exciting things you can do with it , click Start, then click Help and Support). HP will help...
Quick Setup Guide
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... click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. At the bottom of your computer. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel...
... click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. At the bottom of your computer. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your system has an external antenna, try to move the computer. Your computer might damage the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Run the wireless setup...
... Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your system has an external antenna, try to move the computer. Your computer might damage the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Run the wireless setup...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be done first before you attempted to upgrade your system for help with your system. Refer to the setup poster included with setting up. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting...
... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be done first before you attempted to upgrade your system for help with your system. Refer to the setup poster included with setting up. This must be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start . Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 4. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer model. Ensure that accompanies your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/support and search for information about peripheralspecific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in...
... solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start . Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 4. If Windows opens, immediately back up , or using your computer model. Ensure that accompanies your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/support and search for information about peripheralspecific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... headphone connector. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is set appropriately. ENWW Internet access 7 Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to adjust volume. Ensure that the volume is enabled and that the speakers are turned on -screen instructions. Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again...
... headphone connector. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is set appropriately. ENWW Internet access 7 Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the graphics card (select models only) to adjust volume. Ensure that the volume is enabled and that the speakers are turned on -screen instructions. Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to the Internet...
... hardware Support Assistant app on your computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows troubleshooting tools 1. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on the Start screen, select My computer, and and software issues. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Learn how to the Internet...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... the desktop to set up the layout for the two- The power indicator light on each display and then press the power button on the computer. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is completed. 5. you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. A DVI-to change the display mode for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you...
... the desktop to set up the layout for the two- The power indicator light on each display and then press the power button on the computer. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is completed. 5. you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. A DVI-to change the display mode for a display, select Start, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization, select Display, and then select the option you...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... assist you. These services are described in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. Customer support for help with setting up your new computer. This is then, to fix your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have...
... assist you. These services are described in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. Customer support for help with setting up your new computer. This is then, to fix your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have...