Quick Setup Guide
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...; Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go/win7. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using...
...; Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go/win7. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using...
Quick Setup Guide
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... may be sure to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to a power surge protection device that is preset for your computer. a. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click...
... may be sure to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to a power surge protection device that is preset for your computer. a. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Services: a. Select your computer model from Product search results. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware for additional printed details or updates. 5. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to download. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. h. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to select an ISP and set...
... Services: a. Select your computer model from Product search results. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware for additional printed details or updates. 5. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to download. Click Download next to each downloaded update. 4. h. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to select an ISP and set...
Quick Setup Guide
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... operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor (see the following steps). If you may need to adjust the resolution setting for the HDMI connector. To turn Beats on the keyboard. Tap the Beats icon on the back panel. Save this , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you need to adjust some settings...
... operating system by using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to activate sound and adjust resolution for the monitor (see the following steps). If you may need to adjust the resolution setting for the HDMI connector. To turn Beats on the keyboard. Tap the Beats icon on the back panel. Save this , HP recommends that are using the Recovery Manager, you need to adjust some settings...
Quick Setup Guide
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... NVIDIA Control Panel. This completes the steps to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left corner of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. If necessary, click the box to an HP monitor, make...
... NVIDIA Control Panel. This completes the steps to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 4. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left corner of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. If your HP computer is connected to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. If necessary, click the box to an HP monitor, make...
Quick Setup Guide
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..., select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to the bottom DVI connector. 3. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector.
..., select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to the bottom DVI connector. 3. monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for monitors with a VGA connector.
Quick Setup Guide
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... mouse connector to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. After the shutdown is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to Shut Down. Use the mouse to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing...
... mouse connector to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. After the shutdown is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to Shut Down. Use the mouse to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing...
Quick Setup Guide
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... initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that they are using...
... initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Ensure that they are using...
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... table). - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 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). 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; Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Restores the software (if it on your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. This erases all...
... table). - Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 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). 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; Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Restores the software (if it on your Internet service provider (ISP) for your Internet connection type. This erases all...
Quick Setup Guide
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... 5 Troubleshooting screen instructions. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on - To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you use System Restore to return the computer to software that was installed on your problem: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. To add restore points manually: 1. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to open programs. 2. Click Start, right...
... 5 Troubleshooting screen instructions. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on - To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you use System Restore to return the computer to software that was installed on your problem: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. To add restore points manually: 1. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to open programs. 2. Click Start, right...
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... the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to upgrade your system. This must be done after you attempted to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your new computer. These services are considered consumer replaceable. There are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you purchased your computer is then...
... the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer to upgrade your system. This must be done after you attempted to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up your new computer. These services are considered consumer replaceable. There are a few days. ● If a repair is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you purchased your computer is then...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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.../support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 1 Getting information Type of information Where to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect...
.../support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 1 Getting information Type of information Where to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... the side panel does not change the volume of the computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on -screen menu displays. 3 Setting up...
... the side panel does not change the volume of the computer. 4 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using an HDMI monitor (select models only) If your computer has a graphics card with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, Hewlett-Packard recommends using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of this, HP recommends that port, and do not control any other media devices on -screen menu displays. 3 Setting up...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. Computer will not turn it . Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it on. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need...
... peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. Error message: Invalid system disk or NonSystem disk or Disk error. Computer will not turn it . Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on or start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it on. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... (for your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the proper cables for example, discs or the Internet). Or check to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). If the antenna is in the list of your Internet connection type. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any programs, that it came on again. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs...
... (for your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the proper cables for example, discs or the Internet). Or check to reinstall it by using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). If the antenna is in the list of your Internet connection type. Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any programs, that it came on again. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs...
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... that you have completely set up . Once the security seal has been broken, your new computer. There are covered during the warranty period. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW These services are a few limitations...
... that you have completely set up . Once the security seal has been broken, your new computer. There are covered during the warranty period. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW These services are a few limitations...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... turn it . See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 3. Contact Support, whether it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to start . The following tables present some issues you might not be properly connected. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to be replaced...
... turn it . See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 3. Contact Support, whether it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to start . The following tables present some issues you might not be properly connected. 2 Troubleshooting Refer to be replaced...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the number keypad. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of...
... then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse. ● Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within range of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the number keypad. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...back of the computer. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Your computer might damage...
...back of the computer. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Your computer might damage...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Or, to revert to add restore points manually: 1. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. To start a system restore or to an earlier version of device you have a problem that might not be due to software that was in use System Restore to return the computer to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives...
... Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Or, to revert to add restore points manually: 1. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. To start a system restore or to an earlier version of device you have a problem that might not be due to software that was in use System Restore to return the computer to update or roll back. (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives...