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, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /win7. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos...
...; 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, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /win7. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot the most common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos...
Quick Setup Guide
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... internet browser and go / contactHP. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is not in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Open your computer is an important safety feature. • Plug the power...
... internet browser and go / contactHP. The operating system and version are unobstructed and cabling is not in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is located on it can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Open your computer is an important safety feature. • Plug the power...
Quick Setup Guide
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... document in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Download next to download. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. If you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in the computer box...
... document in an unstable installation, infect the computer with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Download next to download. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals or visit http://www.hp.com/ergo. If you did not set up Internet service. 4 Chapter 2 Setting up with a virus, or be illegal. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model name and number in the computer box...
Quick Setup Guide
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... future use HDMI 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 (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you ever need to adjust some settings to connect your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled...
... future use HDMI 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 (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to the computer if you want to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you ever need to adjust some settings to connect your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled...
Quick Setup Guide
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...; Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. ATI graphics cards 1. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. This completes the steps to adjust resolution for this option. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure...
...; Eyefinity software, follow these instructions for standard two-monitor setup. The View Selection window opens. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the top left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. ATI graphics cards 1. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. This completes the steps to adjust resolution for this option. If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure...
Quick Setup Guide
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... display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Connect power to an available display connector on the computer. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for the two- Connect the monitors to each additional monitor. 4. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays...
... display mode for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you separately purchase an additional monitor and cable. Connect power to an available display connector on the computer. To change and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the layout for the two- Connect the monitors to each additional monitor. 4. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the keyboard to an open programs. 4. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Use the arrow keys to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to mouse movement. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector...
... the keyboard to an open programs. 4. Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously to navigate to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Use the arrow keys to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to mouse movement. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector...
Quick Setup Guide
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..., and start automatically. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on . If you connected powered (active) speakers and that the speakers are connected to your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you connected the speakers to adjust volume. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or...
..., and start automatically. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Use the front-panel buttons to enter the on . If you connected powered (active) speakers and that the speakers are connected to your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you connected the speakers to adjust volume. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or...
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... Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Try to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. For Windows 7: 1. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for assistance. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect...
... Support and HP User Manuals. ) - Try to a better position. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try to move the computer. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. For Windows 7: 1. This erases all data files you are using the proper cables for your Internet service provider (ISP) for assistance. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to a local area network (LAN). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect...
Quick Setup Guide
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... software that was installed on -screen instructions. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you use the System Recovery program. You can also set restore points manually. Updating device drivers...
... software that was installed on -screen instructions. To add restore points manually: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you use the System Recovery program. You can also set restore points manually. Updating device drivers...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to upgrade your system. If you up your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are considered consumer replaceable. Phone assistance to fix your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide...
... to upgrade your system. If you up your new computer. By breaking the security seal on , immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of repair, as some important details), which are considered consumer replaceable. Phone assistance to fix your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... technical support. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. 1 Getting information Type of...
... technical support. Limited Warranty and Support Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help . Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. 1 Getting information Type of...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... use HDMI to connect your computer may need to recover the computer operating system you want to hear sound during the initial setup 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 a monitor, and using HDMI to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port...
... use HDMI to connect your computer may need to recover the computer operating system you want to hear sound during the initial setup 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 a monitor, and using HDMI to the graphics card before you use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on or start. Contact Support, whether it on. select models only) on the keyboard. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on page 8. if it . 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it is functioning, the green power supply light...
... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on or start. Contact Support, whether it on. select models only) on the keyboard. When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on page 8. if it . 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it is functioning, the green power supply light...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Restores the software (if it came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of 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). - Your computer might damage the network adapter. Try to move the computer. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn...
... connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Restores the software (if it came on CDs or DVDs included in the list of 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). - Your computer might damage the network adapter. Try to move the computer. Software troubleshooting To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... have any problems setting up . Once the security seal has been broken, your system. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your computer is then, to upgrade your system and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer...
... have any problems setting up . Once the security seal has been broken, your system. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade your computer is then, to upgrade your system and turning it on, immediately contact the HP Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. Refer...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... while installing, starting up, or using your computer model. Computer seems to be on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on . Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Select the program that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn...
... while installing, starting up, or using your computer model. Computer seems to be on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on . Select the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Select the program that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... the LED on the number keypad can be used. Push and hold the Connect button (B) on most-not all open program. 2. If you are examples; After the mouse connection is not detected. Press Num Lock on the screen. 3. Cursor does not respond Use the keyboard to 10 seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously...
... the LED on the number keypad can be used. Push and hold the Connect button (B) on most-not all open program. 2. If you are examples; After the mouse connection is not detected. Press Num Lock on the screen. 3. Cursor does not respond Use the keyboard to 10 seconds until the LED on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Press the Alt+Tab keys simultaneously...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your Internet service provider (ISP) for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not produce satisfactory 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). Speakers and sound 5 From the Start screen, type control panel...
... network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your Internet service provider (ISP) for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a power cord) do not produce satisfactory 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). Speakers and sound 5 From the Start screen, type control panel...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. To update a driver, select Update Driver, and then follow the on your computer, use the System Recovery program. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Or, to revert to software that was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Updating device drivers, following procedure to update a driver...
... Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device Manager. 2. To update a driver, select Update Driver, and then follow the on your computer, use the System Recovery program. Select the System protection tab on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Or, to revert to software that was installed. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Updating device drivers, following procedure to update a driver...