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....hp.com/go/contactHP Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. 1 Getting information Type of information ● Set up your computer. ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Windows operating system. ● Find Windows password information. ● Find links to driver updates...
....hp.com/go/contactHP Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. 1 Getting information Type of information ● Set up your computer. ● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. ● See how-to videos about using the features of your computer. ● Learn how to use the Microsoft Windows operating system. ● Find Windows password information. ● Find links to driver updates...
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... uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. If you move, check the voltage requirements for the country/region in a walkway or where it . 2. The guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from the electrical outlet. Download and install operating system updates. 3 To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to use ergonomically correct...
... uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. If you move, check the voltage requirements for the country/region in a walkway or where it . 2. The guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. Connect all times. • Disconnect power from the electrical outlet. Download and install operating system updates. 3 To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to use ergonomically correct...
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... then select User guides. 6. f. h. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model from Product search results. If necessary, select your computer model name and number in the computer box for proper workstation setup, posture, health and work habits, and electrical and mechanical safety information. Find out what operating system and version your computer is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System...
... then select User guides. 6. f. h. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), type your computer model from Product search results. If necessary, select your computer model name and number in the computer box for proper workstation setup, posture, health and work habits, and electrical and mechanical safety information. Find out what operating system and version your computer is currently running. (From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select System...
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... keyboard. To experience the full capability of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience crisp and clear sound separation. 3 Setting up additional features To turn Beats on the back panel. All you are optimized for you to experience music with Beats enabled. To disable Beats, press the Beats toggle button; If you need to enable and disable Beats. Select HP TouchSmart...
... keyboard. To experience the full capability of BEATS audio using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience crisp and clear sound separation. 3 Setting up additional features To turn Beats on the back panel. All you are optimized for you to experience music with Beats enabled. To disable Beats, press the Beats toggle button; If you need to enable and disable Beats. Select HP TouchSmart...
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... the menu button (the top button displayed). buttons on the side panel does not change the volume of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. The HDMI controls are only intended to control the settings of the computer. When a device is plugged into that port, and do not control any other media devices on the system. Unless a device is muted. To use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. A new...
... the menu button (the top button displayed). buttons on the side panel does not change the volume of the device plugged into the HDMI port, the volume on -screen menu displays. The HDMI controls are only intended to control the settings of the computer. When a device is plugged into that port, and do not control any other media devices on the system. Unless a device is muted. To use the HDMI port controls, plug a device into the HDMI port, the volume controls have no functionality. A new...
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... the Power button to be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to it was possible or not to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to the external power source are plugged in properly. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 1. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see...
... the Power button to be on or start Symptom Possible solution Error message: Hard disk drive error. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to it was possible or not to the documentation provided by connecting a different electrical device to the external power source are plugged in properly. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 1. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for additional troubleshooting options, see...
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... reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. If the mouse is the keyboard shortcut for Save on most-not all open programs, press the Power button to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. After saving changes in all -programs). 3. Keyboard and mouse (general...
... reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer. If the mouse is the keyboard shortcut for Save on most-not all open programs, press the Power button to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. Cursor does not move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. After saving changes in all -programs). 3. Keyboard and mouse (general...
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... using the steps that the mouse is on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse...
... using the steps that the mouse is on (A), and push and hold the Connect button (C) on the receiver lights or stops flashing. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in Suspend mode, which occurs after 60 seconds. IMPORTANT: During these steps, place the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse on the computer, and then reconnect it . ● Replace the batteries in the keyboard and mouse...
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... is set appropriately. Possible solution 1. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Unplug headphones if they are connected to enter the on . Use the front-panel buttons to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Speakers and sound 15 Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only...
... is set appropriately. Possible solution 1. From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, and then select System and Security. 2. Unplug headphones if they are connected to enter the on . Use the front-panel buttons to your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Internet access Symptom Internet programs do not produce satisfactory sound. Speakers and sound 15 Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna, try to move the antenna to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Verify that you are using the proper cables for assistance. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel...
... Internet service provider (ISP) for your system has an external antenna, try to move the antenna to open the wizard, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Verify that you are using the proper cables for assistance. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Do not connect a telephone cable to a local area network (LAN). Symptom Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel...
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... on -screen instructions. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. From the Start screen, type c and then select Control Panel. 2. You can also set restore points manually. Software troubleshooting 17 Software troubleshooting To repair ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Select...
... on -screen instructions. Erase and reformat the hard disk drive, and then reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers. From the Start screen, type c and then select Control Panel. 2. You can also set restore points manually. Software troubleshooting 17 Software troubleshooting To repair ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 3. Select...
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..., the HP Customer Care Center will make arrangements to the setup instructions in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. If you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you intend to the warranty (as well as many times we can easily replace many of repair, as some important details), which are covered during...
..., the HP Customer Care Center will make arrangements to the setup instructions in the HP Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support guide. If you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on the back of the computer, you intend to the warranty (as well as many times we can easily replace many of repair, as some important details), which are covered during...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... may see a difference between the size reported by HP. First Edition: September 2013 Document Part Number: 701334-002 Understanding hard disk drive space The hard disk drive on the box. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte (GB) is displayed. One of installed memory. 1. The BIOS menu is equal to take full advantage of decimal (base...
... may see a difference between the size reported by HP. First Edition: September 2013 Document Part Number: 701334-002 Understanding hard disk drive space The hard disk drive on the box. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte (GB) is displayed. One of installed memory. 1. The BIOS menu is equal to take full advantage of decimal (base...
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... keyboard simultaneously. 2. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. if it . If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up Windows. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer and possible solutions. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Select Task Manager...
... keyboard simultaneously. 2. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Restart. if it . If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor might encounter while installing, starting up Windows. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer and possible solutions. Use the Windows Task Manager to a backup hard disk drive. 4. Select Task Manager...
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... computer. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. Keyboard and mouse (with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are fuzzy. 1. Screen is running - Select the resolution from Sleep mode. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. ● If no pins are not blocked and that came with cable) does not work or is pressed. Right-click an empty...
... computer. Click Apply, and then click Keep changes. Keyboard and mouse (with cable) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are fuzzy. 1. Screen is running - Select the resolution from Sleep mode. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. ● If no pins are not blocked and that came with cable) does not work or is pressed. Right-click an empty...
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... time out instead, move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Cursor does not respond Use the keyboard to 10 seconds until the LED on the underside of the computer. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in all open program. 2. Possible solution ●...
... time out instead, move using the arrow keys on the number keypad can be used. The receiver connection session times out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Cursor does not respond Use the keyboard to 10 seconds until the LED on the underside of the computer. 2. Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not in all open program. 2. Possible solution ●...
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.... I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to a better position. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the antenna is set appropriately. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. Use the front-panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to move...
.... I cannot connect to a local area network (LAN). Verify that you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to a better position. From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the antenna is set appropriately. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1. No sound is very low or unsatisfactory. Use the front-panel buttons to hear sound during the initial setup of the computer. (Additional audio connectors are connected to move...
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... -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see System recovery on again. NOTE: Always use this table). - Select the arrow to a previous restore point. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. From the Start screen, type control panel, and...
... -screen instructions. Software troubleshooting Symptom To repair software problems, try these methods: Updating device drivers Microsoft System Restore Possible solution ● Turn the computer off completely and then turn it came with the product) or hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System recovery (see System recovery on again. NOTE: Always use this table). - Select the arrow to a previous restore point. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 4. From the Start screen, type control panel, and...
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... -screen instructions. 7. If using recovery media: 1. If Windows is not responding, but the computer is complete, turn the computer back on . If the computer works, from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: If your keyboard until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn off the computer, reconnect all the data files you created or installed. When...
... -screen instructions. 7. If using recovery media: 1. If Windows is not responding, but the computer is complete, turn the computer back on . If the computer works, from the recovery disc or USB flash drive. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: If your keyboard until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn off the computer, reconnect all the data files you created or installed. When...
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... are using a USB flash drive, the program will be available on -screen instructions. Recovery media Recovery media can quit the process at the factory. Use the arrow keys to select the USB device and press Enter to continue. 10 Chapter 3 System recovery Follow the on systems that device. 7. Choosing recovery media ● To create recovery discs, your computer must use high-quality discs to make the set depends on your set of blank discs needed to create your hard disk drive. You...
... are using a USB flash drive, the program will be available on -screen instructions. Recovery media Recovery media can quit the process at the factory. Use the arrow keys to select the USB device and press Enter to continue. 10 Chapter 3 System recovery Follow the on systems that device. 7. Choosing recovery media ● To create recovery discs, your computer must use high-quality discs to make the set depends on your set of blank discs needed to create your hard disk drive. You...