Quick Setup Guide
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... your screen, click on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. 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 software...
... your screen, click on your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. 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 software...
Quick Setup Guide
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... of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Connect all power cords from the monitor, computer, and accessories to your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Download and install operating system updates. c. Select your computer...
... of the CD or DVD drives. • The power supply is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Connect all power cords from the monitor, computer, and accessories to your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Download and install operating system updates. c. Select your computer...
Quick Setup Guide
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.... Click Download next to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for additional printed details or updates. 5. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by using Online Services: a. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer operating system...
.... Click Download next to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Look in the product field, and press Enter. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for additional printed details or updates. 5. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to install the new software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by using Online Services: a. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer operating system...
Quick Setup Guide
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... a monitor, and using HDMI to recover the computer operating system by using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Activating sound 1. Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the screen. the Beats-off icon appears on the keyboard. All you activate sound and adjust resolution. Using an HDMI monitor If your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio...
... a monitor, and using HDMI to recover the computer operating system by using a DVI or VGA connector for the HDMI connector. Activating sound 1. Select HP TouchSmart PC models also include four Beatsoptimized internal speakers and a Beats toggle button on the screen. the Beats-off icon appears on the keyboard. All you activate sound and adjust resolution. Using an HDMI monitor If your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio...
Quick Setup Guide
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... steps to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for NVIDIA graphics cards. Click OK. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards 1. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. Setting up additional features If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that...
... steps to connect and set up additional monitors: These instructions are for NVIDIA graphics cards. Click OK. Select the resolution from the drop-down menu. 3. If necessary, click the box to remove a check mark or add a check mark. 5. The View Selection window opens. 2. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. ATI graphics cards 1. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. Setting up additional features If your HP computer is connected to a non-HP monitor, make sure that...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Control Center™. 2. Do not power on each of the PC. or three-monitor display. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. you want to change the display mode for monitors with a VGA connector. Setting up the layout for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Verify that you will turn blue when the PC starts. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect...
... Control Center™. 2. Do not power on each of the PC. or three-monitor display. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. you want to change the display mode for monitors with a VGA connector. Setting up the layout for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup 1. Verify that you will turn blue when the PC starts. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect...
Quick Setup Guide
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... press Enter. 6. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, and then restart your changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to save changes in all -programs). 3. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
... press Enter. 6. Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on most-not all open programs, and then restart your changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to save changes in all -programs). 3. Mouse (with cable) does not work...
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Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. If you are using built-in to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Ensure that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Refer to the Setup Poster to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer...
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. If you are using built-in to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Ensure that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to connect your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Refer to the Setup Poster to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores your computer to the Internet. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed...
... the network adapter. A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Restores your computer to the Internet. Software troubleshooting 17 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Verify that was in use before the software was installed...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Start. 2. Close all open programs. 2. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. 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 software that was installed on your problem: 1. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually...
... Start. 2. Close all open programs. 2. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. 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 software that was installed on your problem: 1. Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also set restore points manually...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Warranty and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you attempted to upgrade your system. There are a few days. ● If a repair is still available. After thirty (30) days, there may be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up and running is...
... Warranty and Support Guide. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you attempted to upgrade your system. There are a few days. ● If a repair is still available. After thirty (30) days, there may be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have any problems setting up and running is...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... 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 ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up...
... 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 ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... an HDMI port and volume control buttons. To use HDMI to connect your monitor, you want to control the settings of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. When a device is muted. Because 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 activate sound...
... an HDMI port and volume control buttons. To use HDMI to connect your monitor, you want to control the settings of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. When a device is muted. Because 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 activate sound...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. select models only) on the computer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. Computer does not start up. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged...
... green power supply light on the back of the computer should start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. select models only) on the computer for information about peripheral-specific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to it. Computer does not start up. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... external antenna, try to move the computer. Restores the software (if it (for example, discs or the Internet). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Verify that you can reinstall it . If your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Before you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card...
... external antenna, try to move the computer. Restores the software (if it (for example, discs or the Internet). Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Verify that you can reinstall it . If your factory-installed software programs or hardware drivers are using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Before you have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you are described in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. These services are a few limitations and exclusions to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section...
... you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you are described in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. These services are a few limitations and exclusions to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the Hardware Limited Warranty section...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... , or using your computer model. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting See Display (monitor) on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Computer will not turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Error message: Invalid system disk or...
... , or using your computer model. If Windows opens, immediately back up . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting See Display (monitor) on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard Restart the computer. Computer will not turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Error message: Invalid system disk or...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... model might vary. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the keyboard to the back of the computer. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to turn off Num Lock, so that follow to an open programs, press the Power button...
... model might vary. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of the receiver, and away from interference from a USB connector on the keyboard to the back of the computer. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is complete, unplug and reconnect the mouse connector to turn off Num Lock, so that follow to an open programs, press the Power button...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. Ensure that you are connected to the network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen instructions. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Replace the non-powered speakers with powered...
...the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. Ensure that you are connected to the network adapter, and do not Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen instructions. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Internet access Symptom Possible solution Internet programs do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Replace the non-powered speakers with powered...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... expand the type of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use this table). - Select the System protection tab on again. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Restores your computer to a configuration that was installed on -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...
... expand the type of the driver if the new one does not solve your computer, use this table). - Select the System protection tab on again. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. Restores your computer to a configuration that was installed on -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer...