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... connector, to connect to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 3 HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a VGA monitor. DVI Recommended for connecting to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the computer. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device...
... connector, to connect to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 3 HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a VGA monitor. DVI Recommended for connecting to a monitor. HDMI Recommended for connecting to a TV. Network Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the computer. This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device...
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... setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector...
... setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start button , click Help and Support, and then type setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to a network through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector...
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... Start button. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. You must connect through your Web browser. Using wireless security features When you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting a Modem" on page 1 to make the hardware connections. Set...
... Start button. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using Online Services: a Click the Start button. You must connect through your Web browser. Using wireless security features When you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting a Modem" on page 1 to make the hardware connections. Set...
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... minimal. 18 Getting Started (features vary by using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are available. Under some circumstances, a firewall can block access to your system. Run Windows 7 Update monthly to install these updates, or keep the antivirus software up message or icon in most cases, repair any damage that you see the Windows 7 Update message, allow the updates to download to Internet games, interfere...
... minimal. 18 Getting Started (features vary by using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are available. Under some circumstances, a firewall can block access to your system. Run Windows 7 Update monthly to install these updates, or keep the antivirus software up message or icon in most cases, repair any damage that you see the Windows 7 Update message, allow the updates to download to Internet games, interfere...
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... 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance" on page 42 "Wireless devices" on page 43 "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 48. see "Getting More Information" on page 45. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site; Troubleshooting and Maintenance This...
... 33 "Audio and speakers" on page 36 "Internet access" on page 37 "CD and DVD drives" on page 38 "Video" on page 40 "Hardware installation" on page 41 "Performance" on page 42 "Wireless devices" on page 43 "Remote control" on page 44 "Memory card reader" on page 48. see "Getting More Information" on page 45. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site; Troubleshooting and Maintenance This...
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... using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within 30 cm during initial setup or for these problems: Ensure you want to turn off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn the mouse off, take off the Num Lock light. Ensure the mouse is not detected. Use a mouse pad or other less reflective surface under the mouse. Use a mouse pad, white sheet of the mouse with a lint-free...
... using the wireless keyboard or wireless mouse within 30 cm during initial setup or for these problems: Ensure you want to turn off the battery cover, remove the old batteries, insert new alkaline batteries, replace the battery cover, and then turn the mouse off, take off the Num Lock light. Ensure the mouse is not detected. Use a mouse pad or other less reflective surface under the mouse. Use a mouse pad, white sheet of the mouse with a lint-free...
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... produce satisfactory sound. Audio and speakers Symptom No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. If you use the keyboard controls. Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the monitor front panel Volume button to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the task bar, or use an HDMI connector on the keyboard. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press the Esc key on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your...
... produce satisfactory sound. Audio and speakers Symptom No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. If you use the keyboard controls. Check the volume setting in monitor speakers, use the monitor front panel Volume button to the Audio Out (lime green) connector on the task bar, or use an HDMI connector on the keyboard. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press the Esc key on the graphics card (select models only) to connect your...
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... information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Turn on its right side (select models only) before you suspect a problem with the label facing out and centered in the tray. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be...
... information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on its right side. 2 Press the Eject button to open. 3 Select Eject from most computer stores. I cannot remove a CD or DVD. Turn on its right side (select models only) before you suspect a problem with the label facing out and centered in the tray. Vertical and slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be...
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... play a DVD movie on a DVD player. For more information, open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to automatically download codecs. Your DVD player cannot play certain video files. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and...
... play a DVD movie on a DVD player. For more information, open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to automatically download codecs. Your DVD player cannot play certain video files. Close all programs and windows, and then restart your hard disk drive first, and...
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... install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows 7. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to resolve the resource conflict. A new device does not work. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Troubleshooting...
... install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in the operating system for Windows 7. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on the computer to resolve the resource conflict. A new device does not work. For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support Ensure that all cables are not bent. Troubleshooting...
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...) - Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see "Microsoft System Restore" on your computer configuration to repair it back up again. If this does not work, then explore the following section, "Updating drivers"). Allows reinstallation of isopropyl alcohol. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Replace the memory card if necessary. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible...
...) - Some software repairs are experiencing software problems: Updating drivers (see "Microsoft System Restore" on your computer configuration to repair it back up again. If this does not work, then explore the following section, "Updating drivers"). Allows reinstallation of isopropyl alcohol. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45 Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Replace the memory card if necessary. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible...
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... use the system recovery program. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 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 onscreen instructions. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type...
... use the system recovery program. To start a System Restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3 Click System protection. 4 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 onscreen instructions. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type...
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... wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone adjusting recording levels 16 connecting 5 selecting in Windows 16 modem connection 3, 7 monitor connector 3 troubleshooting 31 mouse wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless troubleshooting 33-35 N network interface adapter 3 P passwords 17 performance troubleshooting 42 power troubleshooting 31 power connector 2 R recording level, adjusting 16 Recovery Manager 47 reinstall a software program 47 remote control...
... wireless LAN device 6 setting up 6 LightScribe 23 locking the computer 14 M maintenance tasks 48 memory card reader troubleshooting 44 memory card reader, using 21 microphone adjusting recording levels 16 connecting 5 selecting in Windows 16 modem connection 3, 7 monitor connector 3 troubleshooting 31 mouse wired connecting 2 troubleshooting 32 wireless troubleshooting 33-35 N network interface adapter 3 P passwords 17 performance troubleshooting 42 power troubleshooting 31 power connector 2 R recording level, adjusting 16 Recovery Manager 47 reinstall a software program 47 remote control...
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... Restore, Microsoft 46 system recovery discs, making 49, 50 T television see TV transferring information to your new computer 20 troubleshooting audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA...
... Restore, Microsoft 46 system recovery discs, making 49, 50 T television see TV transferring information to your new computer 20 troubleshooting audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43 turning off computer 14 TV connecting to computer 7-11 U updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows 7 18 V VGA...
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...; Find Windows 7 password information. and software issues. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the...
...; Find Windows 7 password information. and software issues. 2. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. ● Order parts and find ● Set up your computer. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Help and Support Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Setup poster included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the...
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... Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Ensure that they are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Speakers and sound Symptom Possible solution Volume is produced. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. If you connected the speakers to connect analog speakers. Use the front-panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to adjust volume. If you connected powered...
... Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. Ensure that they are connected to your computer (or speaker system). Speakers and sound Symptom Possible solution Volume is produced. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. If you connected the speakers to connect analog speakers. Use the front-panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to adjust volume. If you connected powered...
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... that was installed. If your Internet connection type. Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Updating device drivers, following). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Try to the Internet. Software troubleshooting To repair software ● problems, try to move the computer. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna...
... that was installed. If your Internet connection type. Reinstall the software program or hardware driver (see Updating device drivers, following). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. Try to the Internet. Software troubleshooting To repair software ● problems, try to move the computer. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to connect again later, or contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna...
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... Center listed earlier in your area. This must be done after you have any problems setting up and using your computer. Getting started Follow the setup poster for your computer model. Be sure to also check the updates from time to time. The HP website has updated software, tips and tricks, answers for help . By breaking the security seal on your Windows desktop (to access...
... Center listed earlier in your area. This must be done after you have any problems setting up and using your computer. Getting started Follow the setup poster for your computer model. Be sure to also check the updates from time to time. The HP website has updated software, tips and tricks, answers for help . By breaking the security seal on your Windows desktop (to access...
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... hard disk drive. 4. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on ; Computer does not start . Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Restart the computer. 1. if it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. When the cables connecting the...
... hard disk drive. 4. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug it in, and turn on ; Computer does not start . Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to be properly connected. See Display (monitor) on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. Restart the computer. 1. if it is functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the computer should be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. When the cables connecting the...
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... Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen instructions. Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. If you are turned on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that the speakers are connected to connect analog speakers. For Windows 7: 1. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your ISP, and start automatically. ENWW Internet access...
... Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc. Possible solution Log in monitor speakers, use a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on -screen instructions. Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. If you are turned on -screen display (OSD) and ensure that audio is enabled and that the speakers are connected to connect analog speakers. For Windows 7: 1. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. 2. If your ISP, and start automatically. ENWW Internet access...