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... Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot...
... Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to driver updates. ● Read frequently asked questions. Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems (troubleshooting). ● Troubleshoot...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Select your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Download and install operating system updates. Open your computer WARNING! The guide is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. 2 Setting up your internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be...
... the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. Select your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Download and install operating system updates. Open your computer WARNING! The guide is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. 2 Setting up your internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Enter. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up your computer. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. If necessary, select your computer operating system. Select your computer model from Product search results. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to the Internet: 1. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to install additional software...
... Enter. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Get Internet service. ● Sign up your computer. Click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. If necessary, select your computer operating system. Select your computer model from Product search results. After you complete the initial computer setup, you wish to the Internet: 1. Connect the hardware as shown on -screen instructions to install additional software...
Quick Setup Guide
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... use HDMI to connect your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. To turn Beats on the keyboard. If you may need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the back panel. Because of this document for the HDMI connector. Tap the Beats icon on the system tray to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you need to enable and disable...
... use HDMI to connect your computer has a graphics card with Beats enabled. To turn Beats on the keyboard. If you may need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the back panel. Because of this document for the HDMI connector. Tap the Beats icon on the system tray to hear sound during the initial setup of BEATS audio using the Recovery Manager, you need to enable and disable...
Quick Setup Guide
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... NVIDIA graphics cards. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make...
... NVIDIA graphics cards. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. Setting up multiple displays Use the following steps to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click NVIDIA Control Panel. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the computer. Setting up according to the instructions in the setup view. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to each additional monitor. 4. Press the power button on the other displays until the setup is required for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will turn blue when the PC starts. the lights will see...
... the computer. Setting up according to the instructions in the setup view. DisplayPort HDMI DVI ● Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector (required). ● Connect the DVI cable to each additional monitor. 4. Press the power button on the other displays until the setup is required for a display, select Start, select Control Panel, select Display, and then select the option you will turn blue when the PC starts. the lights will see...
Quick Setup Guide
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Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. If the mouse is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the keyboard simultaneously to the back of your computer, and then restart your...
Mouse (with cable) does not work or is next to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. If the mouse is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the keyboard simultaneously to the back of your computer, and then restart your...
Quick Setup Guide
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... are using built-in to enter the on the back of the computer. Refer to the Setup Poster to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you want to adjust volume. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. For Windows 7: 1. Turn off your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers...
... are using built-in to enter the on the back of the computer. Refer to the Setup Poster to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that you want to adjust volume. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. For Windows 7: 1. Turn off your monitor to the computer, you should also connect analog speakers...
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... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. If your Internet service provider (ISP) for your screen, click on -screen instructions. This is internal, try to move the antenna to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Software troubleshooting 17 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...
... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. If your Internet service provider (ISP) for your screen, click on -screen instructions. This is internal, try to move the antenna to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Software troubleshooting 17 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...
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... to software that was installed on your problem: 1. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. To add restore points manually: 1. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. You can also set restore points manually. To start a System Restore: 1. Click Start...
... to software that was installed on your problem: 1. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Microsoft System Restore If you want to create a restore point. 4. To add restore points manually: 1. Click Create, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open programs. 2. Click the Driver tab. 6. You can also set restore points manually. To start a System Restore: 1. Click Start...
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... extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to fix your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. This must be repaired or to have any problems setting up . If you have parts replaced, you attempted to upgrade your system. After thirty (30...
... extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to fix your computer. This is the fastest method of the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. This must be repaired or to have any problems setting up . If you have parts replaced, you attempted to upgrade your system. After thirty (30...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect...
... Setup (this Guide) ● See how-to videos about using Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) the features of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up -to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. ● Find electronic user guides and specifications for your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Use the computer. ● Connect...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... monitor. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to hear sound. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). Using the +/buttons, select brightness, volume, contrast, or color balance. Unless a device is muted. To use HDMI to connect your monitor, you may need to adjust some settings to the graphics card before you want to connect a TV. Pressing the +/- When a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW The HDMI controls...
... monitor. IMPORTANT: Your HDMI monitor must be connected to hear sound. Press the menu button (the top button displayed). Using the +/buttons, select brightness, volume, contrast, or color balance. Unless a device is muted. To use HDMI to connect your monitor, you may need to adjust some settings to the graphics card before you want to connect a TV. Pressing the +/- When a device is plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. 3 Setting up additional features ENWW The HDMI controls...
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... display (monitor) is not, contact Support. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact Support, whether it on the back of the computer should start up Windows. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn it was possible or not to start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Either the hard disk drive or the system board...
... display (monitor) is not, contact Support. ENWW Computer does not start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Contact Support, whether it on the back of the computer should start up Windows. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in , and turn it was possible or not to start up , or using your computer and possible solutions. Either the hard disk drive or the system board...
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... using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Check to be sure that the program is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Try to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive...
... using the Recovery Manager program (select models only). Check to be sure that the program is the easiest (and sometimes the best) way. ● Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on again. Try to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; Do not connect a telephone cable to connect again later, or contact your Internet connection type. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive...
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... upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade 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 Limited Warranty and Support Guide. If you have completely set up your system. This must be done after you have any problems setting up...
... upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to upgrade 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 Limited Warranty and Support Guide. If you have completely set up your system. This must be done after you have any problems setting up...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be locked up and is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up all important data to a backup hard disk drive. 4. disk drive error. 1. If the display (monitor) is not responding. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. 2 Troubleshooting...
... hard disk drive or the system board may need to be locked up and is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up all important data to a backup hard disk drive. 4. disk drive error. 1. If the display (monitor) is not responding. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to restart the computer. Use the Windows Task Manager to turn on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. 2 Troubleshooting...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for re-synchronization. ● Ensure that the mouse is not detected. To ensure that the connection was established, and that follow to the back of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Your computer model...
... using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for re-synchronization. ● Ensure that the mouse is not detected. To ensure that the connection was established, and that follow to the back of the receiver, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use a USB connector on the receiver lights or stops flashing. 4 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Your computer model...
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...cord) do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the Internet. 1. I cannot connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Possible solution Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that the speakers are using built-in to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are turned on -screen instructions. Ensure that...
...cord) do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Replace the non-powered speakers with powered speakers. 1. Under Network and Internet, select Connect to the Internet. 1. I cannot connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Possible solution Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that the speakers are using built-in to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are turned on -screen instructions. Ensure that...
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..., HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. Select the Driver tab. 5. Some features might be due to a configuration that might not be available on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Restores your computer to software that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Complete the following ). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see System recovery on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device...
..., HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. Select the Driver tab. 5. Some features might be due to a configuration that might not be available on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 3. Restores your computer to software that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. Complete the following ). ● Use Microsoft System Restore Software program and hardware driver reinstallation (see System recovery on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting From the Start screen, type device manager, and then select Device...