Quick Setup Guide
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... driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model...
... driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. User Manuals. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer model...
Quick Setup Guide
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... openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord in a location away from the monitor, computer, and accessories to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply...
... openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord in a location away from the monitor, computer, and accessories to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply...
Quick Setup Guide
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... setup, you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up your computer model name and number in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. If necessary, select your computer operating system. f. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. d. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install...
... setup, you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up your computer model name and number in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. If necessary, select your computer operating system. f. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each update you wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. d. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to the graphics card before you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using HDMI to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to experience crisp and clear sound separation. To turn Beats on the keyboard. Tap the Beats icon on the back panel. Using an HDMI monitor If your keyboard does not contain the Beats toggle button, press Fn...
... to the graphics card before you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using HDMI to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to experience crisp and clear sound separation. To turn Beats on the keyboard. Tap the Beats icon on the back panel. Using an HDMI monitor If your keyboard does not contain the Beats toggle button, press Fn...
Quick Setup Guide
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... graphics cards 1. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Click OK. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for this option. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make...
... graphics cards 1. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Click OK. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features If you have purchased a dual-monitor system with ATI™ Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for this option. The Change resolution window opens. 3. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make...
Quick Setup Guide
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... monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. To change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on each of the PC. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6. you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for the two- Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and...
... monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. To change the display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you may see the extended desktop on each of the PC. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. The power indicator light on all connected displays. 6. you want to change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for the two- Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. 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 select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the number keypad. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
... to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. 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 select the Arrow button that the arrow keys on the number keypad. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
Quick Setup Guide
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... audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. If you connected...
... audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not start the desired program. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. If you connected...
Quick Setup Guide
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... best) way. ● Update the drivers (see Updating device drivers, following). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your screen, click on -screen instructions. This is internal, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely...
... best) way. ● Update the drivers (see Updating device drivers, following). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for assistance. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your screen, click on -screen instructions. This is internal, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to software that was installed on -screen instructions. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start, right...
... to software that was installed on -screen instructions. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on your problem: 1. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start, right...
Quick Setup Guide
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... listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. There are a few days. ● If a repair is still available. Refer to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have any problems setting up your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer needs to the setup...
... listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. There are a few days. ● If a repair is still available. Refer to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have any problems setting up your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your computer needs to the setup...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... information. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect 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 model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of information Where...
... information. Safety & Comfort Guide ENWW 1 Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect 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 model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of information Where...
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 device plugged into the HDMI port. The HDMI controls are only intended to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. A new on the system. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW If you activate sound and adjust resolution. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device...
... an HDMI port and volume control buttons. Using the HDMI port controls (select models only) The right side of the device plugged into the HDMI port. The HDMI controls are only intended to activate sound and adjust resolution for a monitor, and using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. A new on the system. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW If you activate sound and adjust resolution. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... start up Windows. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. select models only) on the keyboard. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. For more seconds to turn on the computer for 5 or more information or for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. When drive activity stops, remove the disc...
... start up Windows. Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. select models only) on the keyboard. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. For more seconds to turn on the computer for 5 or more information or for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. When drive activity stops, remove the disc...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... the operating system, programs, and drivers. This erases all data files you have created. NOTE: Reinstall any of programs you are damaged, you initially installed it (for your Internet connection type. Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came on your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager...
... the operating system, programs, and drivers. This erases all data files you have created. NOTE: Reinstall any of programs you are damaged, you initially installed it (for your Internet connection type. Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came on your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager...
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... after you have any problems setting up . Refer to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system and turning it on the back of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section...
... after you have any problems setting up . Refer to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up your system and turning it on the back of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. 14 Chapter 6 Support information ENWW By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... not start . Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light on the computer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that is not responding, and then click End task. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Select Task Manager. 3. When drive...
... not start . Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light on the computer for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that is not responding, and then click End task. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly. Select Task Manager. 3. When drive...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in all open program. 2. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the steps that the arrow keys on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Press Num Lock on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on...
... receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse shown in all open program. 2. After the mouse connection is established, continue by using the steps that the arrow keys on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Press Num Lock on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... sound. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the back of the computer. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable...
... sound. In the Network and Sharing Center window, select Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Under Network and Internet, select Connect to a local area network (LAN). Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on the back of the computer. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Under Action Center, select Troubleshoot common computer problems, and then select Troubleshoot audio playback. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... open programs. 2. If you have a problem that was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - Close all data files you have created. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Restores your problem: 1. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Or, to revert to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually...
... open programs. 2. If you have a problem that was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Microsoft System Restore, later in this table). - Close all data files you have created. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Restores your problem: 1. Restores the software (if it on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. Or, to revert to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually...