Getting Started
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... Checking the Computer Installation 1 Connecting Speakers or Microphones 4 Connecting to a Network 6 Connecting a Modem 7 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 7 Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Restarting the Computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Adjusting 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 ...
... Checking the Computer Installation 1 Connecting Speakers or Microphones 4 Connecting to a Network 6 Connecting a Modem 7 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 7 Preparing to Use Your Computer 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Restarting the Computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Adjusting 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 ...
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...-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a TV. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. DVI Recommended for connecting to an HDMI monitor or TV display. Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired... function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the computer. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a TV or...
...-DVI adapter to connect a display with only a DVI connector to a TV. HDMI-DVI HDMI-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or a monitor video cable so it can connect to the computer. DVI Recommended for connecting to an HDMI monitor or TV display. Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired... function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the computer. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to a VGA monitor. VGA/Monitor VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, to connect to a TV or...
Getting Started
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...how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Note that plugs into the computer. TV signal source audio into the computer. Setting Up Your ...line to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Or Video out from the computer. NOTE: Your computer may be an external device that the modem connector on the back of the computer or ...
...how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to connect: TV signal source coaxial cable for the television/video setup. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Note that plugs into the computer. TV signal source audio into the computer. Setting Up Your ...line to purchase cables, a coaxial cable signal splitter, or other end of the modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector (A). Or Video out from the computer. NOTE: Your computer may be an external device that the modem connector on the back of the computer or ...
Getting Started
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... must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio...tuner. Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. Video and audio input Icon/label S-Video Description and function S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-top box. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from...
... must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video camera, or other analog source. A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio...tuner. Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite Video In connector (yellow) to the motherboard. Video and audio input Icon/label S-Video Description and function S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-top box. Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from...
Getting Started
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... or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description...
... or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Television output Icon/label Analog Video Description and function Analog Video Out connector to connect S-video or composite video connector to receive CATV (Community Antenna Television) channels or cable TV channels. Television input Icon/label TV/Cable Ant Description...
Getting Started
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... connector (C). This enables the computer to route the coaxial TV signal cable 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)... 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 Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to change the channel on...
... connector (C). This enables the computer to route the coaxial TV signal cable 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)... 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 Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box (cable or satellite), insert (add) a splitter (B) to change the channel on...
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... Your Computer 11 Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the computer. Connect audio cables to the S-Video In connector (H) on the box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector... blaster on page 12 for blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on 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...
... Your Computer 11 Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to change the channel on the computer. Connect audio cables to the S-Video In connector (H) on the box. Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from the existing setup. This enables the computer to the IR OUT connector... blaster on page 12 for blaster placement details. See "Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster" on 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...
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Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive (Select models only) Your computer may burn data, music, and videos to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on or near the drive door (A) to burn labels directly onto the disc. A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD ...
Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive (Select models only) Your computer may burn data, music, and videos to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on or near the drive door (A) to burn labels directly onto the disc. A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD ...
Getting Started
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... on the remote control. To open Windows Media Center to view television broadcasts, to record and play TV programs, and to play music, movies, or video. NOTE: Bright, direct light aimed toward the sensor might interfere with the remote control operation. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model)
... on the remote control. To open Windows Media Center to view television broadcasts, to record and play TV programs, and to play music, movies, or video. NOTE: Bright, direct light aimed toward the sensor might interfere with the remote control operation. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Getting Started
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... "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 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...
... "Wireless keyboard and mouse" on page 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...
Getting Started
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... button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Adjust resolution as necessary, and then click Apply. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: If any of the monitor and to the computer. Ensure computer air vents are fuzzy. When drive activity stops, remove the...
... button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Adjust resolution as necessary, and then click Apply. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: If any of the monitor and to the computer. Ensure computer air vents are fuzzy. When drive activity stops, remove the...
Getting Started
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...files. Open the file in a supported format. If the correct codec is available, the file will play a movie properly, use a video recording program. Some video files may be viewed on a computer, but not on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. Codec... be corrupt or in an unsupported format. 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...
...files. Open the file in a supported format. If the correct codec is available, the file will play a movie properly, use a video recording program. Some video files may be viewed on a computer, but not on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. Codec... be corrupt or in an unsupported format. 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...
Getting Started
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...23 Off, See turning off computer 14 C card reader, memory 21 CD/DVD drive troubleshooting 38-40 using vertical 23 cleaning 49 Composite video connector 8 computer cleaning 49 Help & Tools 26 setting up 1 transferring files 20 turning on the computer 13 Index connecting Ethernet 6 modem... 7 monitor 3 peripherals 2 speakers 4-5 TV 7-11 wired network 6 wireless LAN 6 connectors Analog Video Out 9 Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 Composite Video In 8 DVI 3 Ethernet 6 Ethernet LAN 3 HDMI 3 IR IN 12 IR OUT 12 keyboard (wired) 2 modem 3 monitor 3 mouse...
...23 Off, See turning off computer 14 C card reader, memory 21 CD/DVD drive troubleshooting 38-40 using vertical 23 cleaning 49 Composite video connector 8 computer cleaning 49 Help & Tools 26 setting up 1 transferring files 20 turning on the computer 13 Index connecting Ethernet 6 modem... 7 monitor 3 peripherals 2 speakers 4-5 TV 7-11 wired network 6 wireless LAN 6 connectors Analog Video Out 9 Audio Line In 4 Audio Line Out 4 Composite Video In 8 DVI 3 Ethernet 6 Ethernet LAN 3 HDMI 3 IR IN 12 IR OUT 12 keyboard (wired) 2 modem 3 monitor 3 mouse...
Getting Started
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...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-to-DVI... 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless LAN checking installation 37 connection 6 network device...
...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-to-DVI... 3 video troubleshooting 40 volume, adjusting audio 16 W Windows Update 18 wired network 6 wireless devices troubleshooting 43 wireless LAN checking installation 37 connection 6 network device...
Getting Started Guide
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Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to videos about using the features of your computer. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. ● Order...Windows 7 password information. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to find additional troubleshooting help. and software issues. 2....
Getting Started (this guide) ● Learn how to videos about using the features of your computer. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools ● Troubleshoot the most 1. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/support ● Upgrade or replace components of your computer model. ● Order...Windows 7 password information. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to the Internet. ● Recover factory settings. Visit http://www.hp.com/supportvideos (English only) ● Use the computer. ● Connect to find additional troubleshooting help. and software issues. 2....
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... hold the Power button until the computer turns off when the Power button is blank. Press the Power button on the keyboard. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: ● If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. ● If no pins are not blocked and...
... hold the Power button until the computer turns off when the Power button is blank. Press the Power button on the keyboard. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: ● If any of the pins are bent, replace the monitor connector cable. ● If no pins are not blocked and...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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.... ● Ensure that computer air vents are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the documentation that the internal fan is pressed. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: ● If any of dust, dirt, and heat on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are...
.... ● Ensure that computer air vents are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the documentation that the internal fan is pressed. Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins: ● If any of dust, dirt, and heat on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are...
Getting Started (For Select TouchSmart Models Only)
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.../supportvideos (English only) Tap the Tutorial icon (select models only) in the carousel within the HP TouchSmart application. ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. ● Find Windows 7 ...Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the features of information Where to find additional troubleshooting help. ENWW 1 HP Support website: www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. 1 Getting ...
.../supportvideos (English only) Tap the Tutorial icon (select models only) in the carousel within the HP TouchSmart application. ● Use the computer. ● Connect to use the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. ● Find Windows 7 ...Guide or the Warranty and Support Information included with your computer. ● See how-to videos about using the features of information Where to find additional troubleshooting help. ENWW 1 HP Support website: www.hp.com/support ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. 1 Getting ...
Getting Started (For Select TouchSmart Models Only)
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... Canvas. HP TouchSmart 5.0 provides a unique, touch-based computer experience. Magic Canvas provides an interactive desktop that appear on your screen. ◦ Customize the appearance of your Magic Canvas with stationary and moving objects. ◦ Place playlists, slide shows, music, graffiti, videos, and ... Magic Canvas, to change the background, write a note on a wall using a standard VESA wall-mounting device (purchased separately). The HP TouchSmart PC is an interactive background that grows as an adjustable webcam, a CD/DVD and Blu-ray player and burner, Bluetooth capability, USB...
... Canvas. HP TouchSmart 5.0 provides a unique, touch-based computer experience. Magic Canvas provides an interactive desktop that appear on your screen. ◦ Customize the appearance of your Magic Canvas with stationary and moving objects. ◦ Place playlists, slide shows, music, graffiti, videos, and ... Magic Canvas, to change the background, write a note on a wall using a standard VESA wall-mounting device (purchased separately). The HP TouchSmart PC is an interactive background that grows as an adjustable webcam, a CD/DVD and Blu-ray player and burner, Bluetooth capability, USB...
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Press the Volume + or Volume - button on your hard disk drive. Choose Digital Stereo, or PCM Audio. (HP TouchSmart PC does not support AC3, DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1.) Software troubleshooting Some software repairs are as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or... hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Microsoft System Restore on page 25) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 23 Audio drops when ● a video game is being played. ● ● The system is on the display. To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off...
Press the Volume + or Volume - button on your hard disk drive. Choose Digital Stereo, or PCM Audio. (HP TouchSmart PC does not support AC3, DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1.) Software troubleshooting Some software repairs are as simple as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or... hardware driver to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see Microsoft System Restore on page 25) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 23 Audio drops when ● a video game is being played. ● ● The system is on the display. To repair software problems, try these methods: ● Turn the computer off...
