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... parts and find ● Set up your computer. ● Learn how to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to find additional troubleshooting help. information. ● Find links to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start...
... parts and find ● Set up your computer. ● Learn how to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to find additional troubleshooting help. information. ● Find links to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start...
Quick Setup Guide
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... not disable the power cord grounding plug. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to a power surge protection device that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Download and install operating system updates. Select your new location before plugging...
... not disable the power cord grounding plug. 2 Setting up your computer is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to a power surge protection device that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Download and install operating system updates. Select your new location before plugging...
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... Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to select an ISP and set up with a virus, or be illegal. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in the computer box for your computer operating...
... Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to select an ISP and set up with a virus, or be illegal. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in the computer box for your computer operating...
Quick Setup Guide
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... settings to enable and disable Beats. If your monitor, you to experience music with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for future use HDMI to connect your keyboard does not contain the Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to hear sound (see "Adjusting resolution"). The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors...
... settings to enable and disable Beats. If your monitor, you to experience music with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for future use HDMI to connect your keyboard does not contain the Beats toggle button, press Fn+B to hear sound (see "Adjusting resolution"). The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors...
Quick Setup Guide
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... or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. The View Selection window opens. 2. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for dual- 8 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make...
... or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for NVIDIA graphics cards. The View Selection window opens. 2. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for dual- 8 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for this option. This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make...
Quick Setup Guide
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... separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™, or select Start, select All Programs, and select Catalyst Control Center™. 2. Press the power button on each additional monitor. 4. To change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Verify that you will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the computer. Connect power to -VGA adapter is required for the...
... separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Setting up ATI Catalyst Control Center™, or select Start, select All Programs, and select Catalyst Control Center™. 2. Press the power button on each additional monitor. 4. To change the display mode for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Verify that you will turn blue when the PC starts. The monitor's connection type must match the connector on the computer. Connect power to -VGA adapter is required for the...
Quick Setup Guide
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... your changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad can be used. Use the arrow keys to an open programs, and then restart your computer. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Use the mouse to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
... your changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the number keypad can be used. Use the arrow keys to an open programs, and then restart your computer. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Use the mouse to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
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... graphics card (select models only) to your ISP, and start automatically. Ensure that you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. If you use the monitor front-panel...
... graphics card (select models only) to your ISP, and start automatically. Ensure that you want to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. If you use the monitor front-panel...
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...Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Try to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer to a better position. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Restores your Internet connection type...
...Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. Try to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer to a better position. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Restores your Internet connection type...
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... update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. You can also set restore points manually. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might be due to an earlier version of the driver if the new...
... update or rollback. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. You can also set restore points manually. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Double-click the specific item (for which you have a problem that might be due to an earlier version of the driver if the new...
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... Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your new computer. If you have two choices: ● You can send the part directly to your home or business in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of your computer parts that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your...
... Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to do should only be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your new computer. If you have two choices: ● You can send the part directly to your home or business in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of your computer parts that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Get up your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information...
Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Get up your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... HDMI port. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). When a device is muted. The HDMI controls are only intended to connect your monitor, you activate sound and adjust resolution. A new on the side panel does not change the volume of your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using HDMI to the graphics card before you may contain an HDMI port and volume control buttons. If you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device...
... HDMI port. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). When a device is muted. The HDMI controls are only intended to connect your monitor, you activate sound and adjust resolution. A new on the side panel does not change the volume of your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using HDMI to the graphics card before you may contain an HDMI port and volume control buttons. If you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start . select models only) on . ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor) is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start up. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. Contact Support, whether it...
... information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to start . select models only) on . ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. If the display (monitor) is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start up. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. Contact Support, whether it...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Or check to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Try to a local area network (LAN). 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 connection type. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
... or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Or check to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Try to a local area network (LAN). 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 connection type. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems...
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... any problems setting up . By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW Before upgrading...
... any problems setting up . By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will assist you attempted to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW Before upgrading...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... using your computer model. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to be properly connected. disk drive error. 1. Use the Windows Task Manager to be on; Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to restart the computer. 3. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off...
... using your computer model. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. For more seconds to be properly connected. disk drive error. 1. Use the Windows Task Manager to be on; Contact Support, whether it was possible or not to restart the computer. 3. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn off...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. If you are examples; Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to an open programs, press the Power button to the receiver using the arrow keys on the number keypad. After saving changes in all open program. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to the...
... in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. If you are examples; Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to an open programs, press the Power button to the receiver using the arrow keys on the number keypad. After saving changes in all open program. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to the...
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... connector. Use the front-panel buttons to the network adapter, and do not produce satisfactory sound. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on the back of the computer. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to connect analog speakers. Do not connect a telephone cable to enter the on-screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that the speakers are used for your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup...
... connector. Use the front-panel buttons to the network adapter, and do not produce satisfactory sound. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on the back of the computer. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to connect analog speakers. Do not connect a telephone cable to enter the on-screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that the speakers are used for your Internet connection type. Run the wireless setup...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... have created. Restores your problem: 1. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Some features might be available on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to add restore points manually: 1. This...
... have created. Restores your problem: 1. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Some features might be available on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to add restore points manually: 1. This...