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...Corporation in the express statements accompanying such products and services. The information in Wi-Fi Alliance testing as constituting an additional warranty. HP assumes no responsibility for the use of June 2007. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-...differ from the draft specifications, it may be authorized by Macrovision, and is subject to change without the prior written consent of HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not furnished by copyright law. Microsoft and Windows 7 are draft specifications and not final. The ...
...Corporation in the express statements accompanying such products and services. The information in Wi-Fi Alliance testing as constituting an additional warranty. HP assumes no responsibility for the use of June 2007. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-...differ from the draft specifications, it may be authorized by Macrovision, and is subject to change without the prior written consent of HP. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not furnished by copyright law. Microsoft and Windows 7 are draft specifications and not final. The ...
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... 25 Accessing Support on the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
... 25 Accessing Support on the Web 25 Finding Guides on the Web 25 Finding Onscreen Guides 26 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 26 Using HP Advisor Software 26 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 29 Software Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance ...48 Keeping...
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Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer. 4 Turn on page 13. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "...
Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the computer. 2 Connect a display (monitor) to the computer. 3 Connect power to the computer. 4 Turn on page 13. Checking the Computer Installation Place the computer in the Regulatory and Safety Information document before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Place the computer in a location away from placing furniture on or damaged from water, dust, moisture, and soot. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of serious injury, read "...
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Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). NOTE: The location, availability, and number of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into ...
Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Keyboard (PS/2 connector). NOTE: The location, availability, and number of the surge protection device and then to a power surge protection device. Power cord and devices Icon/label Description and function Power connector. Mouse (PS/2 connector). Look in the computer box for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices to the computer Some peripheral devices can plug into ...
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DVI Recommended for connecting to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to the computer. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a TV. HDMI display output connector, to connect to the computer. Display video output Icon/label...
DVI Recommended for connecting to the computer. You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a monitor. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to the computer. HDMI Recommended for dial-up connections to the computer. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a TV. HDMI display output connector, to connect to the computer. Display video output Icon/label...
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Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as batteries or a separate power cord. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately, or may be on the computer appear in a multichannel audio configuration. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately. Line Rear (black) connector to the computer from the...
Audio connectors are stereo mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. see "Accessing Support on the Web" on the back of the computer. Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as batteries or a separate power cord. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available separately, or may be on the computer appear in a multichannel audio configuration. Some computers also have its own power source, such as a microphone, webcam, or audio player. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately. Line Rear (black) connector to the computer from the...
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You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of your computer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of your computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. The headphones ...
You can also connect headphones to the Audio Line Out connector (lime green) on the back of your computer. Connecting a microphone Microphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of your computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer. To adjust the recording volume or select the microphone, see "Selecting the Microphone" on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on page 16. The headphones ...
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Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to a network. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the back of the computer provides a high-speed or broadband connection to increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal. You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. For more information about ...
Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. If provided, connect the external antenna to the wireless antenna connector on the network card to a network. NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the back of the computer provides a high-speed or broadband connection to increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal. You need an existing wireless LAN with the computer. To verify that is included with an Internet connection. For more information about ...
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Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Your computer may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into a computer USB connector. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that plugs into the computer. Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to ...
Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Use cables to the modem connector (A). 1 Plug a modem/telephone cable into the telephone service line wall jack connector. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Note that the modem connector on the back of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Your computer may not include all the cables you need for video/audio into a computer USB connector. The modem may be a connector on the computer may be an external device that plugs into the computer. Before you can use telephone dial-up connection to ...
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Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. NOTE: You can record audio by model) NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left Audio In input connector (white). Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on...
Secondary left audio input connector on the back of the computer. Secondary S-video In connector to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog video source. NOTE: You can record audio by model) NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: You can record audio by using this primary left Audio In input connector (white). Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on...
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ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, ...
ATSC CATV NTSC TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Setting Up Your Computer 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to a TV. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, to receive ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) channels, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive NTSC (National Television System Committee) channels, ...
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Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set-top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. ...
Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the IR OUT connector on the computer, and then position the blaster on page 12 for IR blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on the set-top box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) This enables the computer to change the channel on the set-top box. ...
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Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on page 12 for blaster placement details. This enables the computer to change the channel on the...
Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set-top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio to the computer: Do not detach any cables from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on page 12 for blaster placement details. This enables the computer to change the channel on the...
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Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR receiver on the set-top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector...
Remove the tape (1) on the end of the blaster, adhere it to the IR receiver on the set-top box (2), and connect it to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Connect the external receiver to the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote control sensor on the front top of the computer. 3 2 1 IR OUT IR IN 12 Using an external IR receiver (Select models only) If you do not have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can use an external IR receiver and place the IR receiver in a location with a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector...
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NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you will be reminded to complete the setup at a later time. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up to 30 minutes for this section. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure ...
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you will be reminded to complete the setup at a later time. To turn on the computer: 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions: If prompted, select the country/region in this one-time language setup on the computer.) Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up to 30 minutes for this section. NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure ...
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You can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you left off. It saves memory to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. If it is present, simply press the Sleep button on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you turn off the hardware. When you had open are restored to the screen. To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click the Arrow button next to memory, so you restart the computer after installation. As an alternative to shutting down the computer ...
You can resume quickly. The computer has these reduced power states: Sleep mode saves your work where you left off. It saves memory to the hard disk drive, and then goes into Sleep or Hibernate mode. If it is present, simply press the Sleep button on the computer again, the programs, folders, and documents that you turn off the hardware. When you had open are restored to the screen. To restart the computer: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click the Arrow button next to memory, so you restart the computer after installation. As an alternative to shutting down the computer ...
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If you did not set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to select an ISP and set up Internet service. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. NOTE: If you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the Internet: Sign up a network, use any Web browser; ...
If you did not set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to select an ISP and set up Internet service. d Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet. NOTE: Online Services provides a list of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on page 37. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. NOTE: If you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the Internet: Sign up a network, use any Web browser; ...
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Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in "Audio and speakers" on page 36. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on your computer is ready to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (...
Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in "Audio and speakers" on page 36. Selecting the Microphone The microphone connector on your computer is ready to use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Volume Mixer. For more than one microphone connected, select the microphone that you want to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the microphone by clicking the slider bar and moving it . 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 16 Getting Started (...