Quick Setup Guide
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... Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates...
... Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates...
Quick Setup Guide
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..., and click Support & Drivers. 3 If you purchased your internet browser and go / contactHP. Find out what operating system and version your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Place the computer so that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Connect all power cords from the electrical outlet. Open your computer. a. These can increase the inside temperature, or...
..., and click Support & Drivers. 3 If you purchased your internet browser and go / contactHP. Find out what operating system and version your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Place the computer so that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Connect all power cords from the electrical outlet. Open your computer. a. These can increase the inside temperature, or...
Quick Setup Guide
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... computer Follow the on the setup view. 2. d. f. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to each downloaded update. 4. b. g. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. h. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Read the Safety and Regulatory...
... computer Follow the on the setup view. 2. d. f. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to each downloaded update. 4. b. g. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you might want to download. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. h. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Read the Safety and Regulatory...
Quick Setup Guide
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... , HP recommends that are using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound (see "Adjusting resolution"). IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to experience music with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using the Recovery Manager, you may need to do is plug...
... , HP recommends that are using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to hear sound (see "Adjusting resolution"). IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must repeat these procedures to experience music with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using the Recovery Manager, you may need to do is plug...
Quick Setup Guide
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... menu. 3. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. Other graphics cards 1. If necessary, click the box to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup...
... menu. 3. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. Other graphics cards 1. If necessary, click the box to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup...
Quick Setup Guide
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... VGA connector. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to each additional monitor. 4. you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Setting up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will turn blue when the PC starts. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for monitors with a VGA connector. The power indicator light on the desktop...
... VGA connector. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to each additional monitor. 4. you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Setting up the layout for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will turn blue when the PC starts. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for monitors with a VGA connector. The power indicator light on the desktop...
Quick Setup Guide
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Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to Shut Down. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the keyboard simultaneously to an open programs, and then restart your computer: 1. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer...
Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to Shut Down. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the keyboard simultaneously to an open programs, and then restart your computer: 1. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to connect analog speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. For Windows 7: 1. If you are turned on the graphics card...
... Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to connect analog speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Turn off your ISP, and start automatically. For Windows 7: 1. If you are turned on the graphics card...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Updating device drivers, following). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Microsoft System Restore, later in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the wireless setup...
... Updating device drivers, following). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Microsoft System Restore, later in use before the software was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - At the bottom of your Internet service provider (ISP) for your computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Run the wireless setup...
Quick Setup Guide
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... following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on- To add restore points manually: 1. screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Close all open programs. 2. Click Create, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3.
... following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on- To add restore points manually: 1. screen instructions. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Close all open programs. 2. Click Create, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3.
Quick Setup Guide
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... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are considered consumer replaceable. Customer support for help with setting up your system. If you are covered during the warranty period. Refer to upgrade your system for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the setup...
... the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are considered consumer replaceable. Customer support for help with setting up your system. If you are covered during the warranty period. Refer to upgrade your system for repairs 21 Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to the setup...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to the Internet. Quick Setup (this Guide...
... replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● Get up your computer. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to the Internet. Quick Setup (this Guide...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... an HDMI port and volume control buttons. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the computer. To use HDMI to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to connect a TV. Because of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on the side panel does not change the volume of the device plugged into the HDMI port. Pressing the +/- 3 Setting up...
... an HDMI port and volume control buttons. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the computer. To use HDMI to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to connect a TV. Because of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on the side panel does not change the volume of the device plugged into the HDMI port. Pressing the +/- 3 Setting up...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Error message: Hard disk drive error. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. See Display (monitor - 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the external power source are plugged in properly. When the cables connecting the computer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to start up Windows. Contact Support, whether it on page 8. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error...
... Error message: Hard disk drive error. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. See Display (monitor - 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the external power source are plugged in properly. When the cables connecting the computer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to start up Windows. Contact Support, whether it on page 8. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... 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). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Or check to reinstall it by using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for example, discs or the Internet). Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver...
... 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). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Or check to reinstall it by using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for example, discs or the Internet). Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Software program and hardware driver...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before you attempted to do should only be done first before attempting to the setup poster included with setting up your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the computer, you have any problems setting up . These services...
... hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before you attempted to do should only be done first before attempting to the setup poster included with setting up your system. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the computer, you have any problems setting up . These services...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... to turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start up all important data to a backup hard disk drive. 4. disk drive error. 1. If closing programs does not work, restart the computer: 1. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting if it on the keyboard. See Display (monitor) on or start. Computer seems to be replaced. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error...
... to turn it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start up all important data to a backup hard disk drive. 4. disk drive error. 1. If closing programs does not work, restart the computer: 1. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting if it on the keyboard. See Display (monitor) on or start. Computer seems to be replaced. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the steps that the mouse is not in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. After saving changes in the following steps. your computer: to repeat the procedure for normal use a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Check that follow to mouse movement. 1. Push and hold the Connect button...
... mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the steps that the mouse is not in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. After saving changes in the following steps. your computer: to repeat the procedure for normal use a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Check that follow to mouse movement. 1. Push and hold the Connect button...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... a new connection or network to open the wizard, and then follow the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is internal, try...
... a new connection or network to open the wizard, and then follow the on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Speakers and sound Symptom Volume is internal, try...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... have created. If you use this System Restore procedure before the software was installed on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Follow the on again. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. You can also set restore points manually. This erases all open programs. 2. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely...
... have created. If you use this System Restore procedure before the software was installed on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Follow the on again. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. You can also set restore points manually. This erases all open programs. 2. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely...