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...Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA Copyright © 2000-2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by HP. registered trademarks of the not-yet-ratified IEEE 802.11n standard used in the United States and/or other than those permitted by U.S.... other 802.11n WLAN devices. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are trademarks or registered trademarks of this document is protected by copyright law. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use or reliability of June...
...Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA Copyright © 2000-2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by HP. registered trademarks of the not-yet-ratified IEEE 802.11n standard used in the United States and/or other than those permitted by U.S.... other 802.11n WLAN devices. The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are trademarks or registered trademarks of this document is protected by copyright law. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use or reliability of June...
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... Your Computer 1 Checking the Computer Installation 1 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 4 Connecting to a Network 7 Connecting a Modem 8 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 8 Turning On Your ...27 Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive 29 Using LightScribe Technology 30 Using the Remote Control 31 HP Easy Backup ...32 Peripheral Device Landing Pad and Cable Routing 32 Using Software...33 Getting More ...Guides on the Web 35 Finding Onscreen Guides 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 37 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 37 Table...
... Your Computer 1 Checking the Computer Installation 1 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 4 Connecting to a Network 7 Connecting a Modem 8 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 8 Turning On Your ...27 Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive 29 Using LightScribe Technology 30 Using the Remote Control 31 HP Easy Backup ...32 Peripheral Device Landing Pad and Cable Routing 32 Using Software...33 Getting More ...Guides on the Web 35 Finding Onscreen Guides 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 37 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 37 Table...
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... the computer may be on the computer appear in the following tables in this order: Power cord and devices (mouse, keyboard, USB, and so on) Network Modem Display video output (monitor or TV) For audio and speaker connectors, see "Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables" on connecting your mouse, keyboard...
... the computer may be on the computer appear in the following tables in this order: Power cord and devices (mouse, keyboard, USB, and so on) Network Modem Display video output (monitor or TV) For audio and speaker connectors, see "Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables" on connecting your mouse, keyboard...
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Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Icon/Label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a ...with USB connectors. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for dial-up connections to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Network Modem Icon/Label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the Internet. Power cord and devices...
Setting Up Your Computer 3 This wired LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Icon/Label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a ...with USB connectors. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for dial-up connections to an Ethernet (RJ-45) local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Network Modem Icon/Label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector to connect to the Internet. Power cord and devices...
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...the computer or in an elevated and open area. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on...Windows Vista start button™ on the back of the wireless radio signal. Setting Up Your Computer 7 After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN, you can connect the computer to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the taskbar, click Help and Support, ...
...the computer or in an elevated and open area. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK - NOTE: For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on...Windows Vista start button™ on the back of the wireless radio signal. Setting Up Your Computer 7 After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN, you can connect the computer to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the taskbar, click Help and Support, ...
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...) Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use a network connection, you may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to the computer. Or Video out from the computer. Use...
...) Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use a network connection, you may not include all the cables you must connect your telephone service line to the computer. Or Video out from the computer. Use...
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... the On button on page 8. 18 Getting Started (features vary by model) To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 7. Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for specific information on the connection. 1 Refer to...to the Internet The computer can connect to Sleep. b Click the plus sign (+) next to the Internet through the telephone modem, a local area network (LAN), or digital subscriber line (DSL). Check with your selections, and then click Apply. c Click an item and make the hardware connections. ...
... the On button on page 8. 18 Getting Started (features vary by model) To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on page 7. Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for specific information on the connection. 1 Refer to...to the Internet The computer can connect to Sleep. b Click the plus sign (+) next to the Internet through the telephone modem, a local area network (LAN), or digital subscriber line (DSL). Check with your selections, and then click Apply. c Click an item and make the hardware connections. ...
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..., or the driver for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services and then click Get Online. most computers have an .... Your WLAN device should be listed here. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up Internet service. To open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: If you did not set up with an ISP, skip this computer...
..., or the driver for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by using Online Services: a Click the Windows Vista start button on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services and then click Get Online. most computers have an .... Your WLAN device should be listed here. 2 To connect to the Internet: Sign up Internet service. To open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. You must connect through your Web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: If you did not set up with an ISP, skip this computer...
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...the Support Web site; The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . Set up a network, use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Click the Realtek High Definition Audio volume icon on page 47. The Volume knob on the taskbar...(monitor); Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). Set security on the Windows Vista taskbar to protect the network from your Web browser. To set speaker volume. Then, you need to adjust some settings to change settings and hear sound from unauthorized access...
...the Support Web site; The Volume Mixer settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider bar and moving it . Set up a network, use the Volume icon on the taskbar: 1 Click the Realtek High Definition Audio volume icon on page 47. The Volume knob on the taskbar...(monitor); Or 1 Right-click the Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). Set security on the Windows Vista taskbar to protect the network from your Web browser. To set speaker volume. Then, you need to adjust some settings to change settings and hear sound from unauthorized access...
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...system, software programs, or computer utilities. To protect the computer against newly discovered viruses, you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to your system. Turning On Your Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software...download is minimal. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on the computer. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. If you expose it to the Internet, Windows...
...system, software programs, or computer utilities. To protect the computer against newly discovered viruses, you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to your system. Turning On Your Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software...download is minimal. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on the computer. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. If you expose it to the Internet, Windows...
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... Guides (Select models only) You can find onscreen guides for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. View information and... Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you to: View the computer system information, such as printers, monitors, speakers, and network adapters. Run a computer system test. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the ...
... Guides (Select models only) You can find onscreen guides for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. View information and... Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you to: View the computer system information, such as printers, monitors, speakers, and network adapters. Run a computer system test. 36 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the ...
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...see "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on page 35. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista ... that you are using the proper cables for assistance. Internet programs do not start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. If your system has an external antenna, try to ...
...see "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on page 35. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista ... that you are using the proper cables for assistance. Internet programs do not start button, and then select Network. 2 In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up connection. If your system has an external antenna, try to ...
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... first, and then record them to play . If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. If the correct codec is available, the file will play a DVD movie on a DVD player. I cannot play . Video Symptom...
... first, and then record them to play . If the correct codec is not available, check to update the driver. 7 If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your computer. If the correct codec is available, the file will play a DVD movie on a DVD player. I cannot play . Video Symptom...
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..., refer to improve performance" on page 61. Try moving the device that use radio frequencies (for example, microwave ovens, cordless phones, and 802.11 wireless networks) are not creating interference. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that is not working, and then click Remove. 4 Click Add, press the reset...
..., refer to improve performance" on page 61. Try moving the device that use radio frequencies (for example, microwave ovens, cordless phones, and 802.11 wireless networks) are not creating interference. Performance Symptom Possible solution Computer displays a processor speed that is not working, and then click Remove. 4 Click Add, press the reset...
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... Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 10 B backup 61 buttons Eject, for the CD/DVD drive 29 HP Easy Backup 32 Off, See turning off computer 16 C card reader, memory 27 carpal tunnel syndrome 37 CD minidisc, using 29 CD/DVD drive, ... connector 9 computer cleaning 61 Help & Tools 36 setting up 1 transferring files 26 turning on the computer 15 connecting devices 26 peripherals 2 TV 8 connection modem 8 wired network 7 connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 Composite Video In 9 computer 2 headphones 5 IR IN 13 IR OUT 13 modem 3 monitor 4 S-video In 9 TV...
... Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 10 B backup 61 buttons Eject, for the CD/DVD drive 29 HP Easy Backup 32 Off, See turning off computer 16 C card reader, memory 27 carpal tunnel syndrome 37 CD minidisc, using 29 CD/DVD drive, ... connector 9 computer cleaning 61 Help & Tools 36 setting up 1 transferring files 26 turning on the computer 15 connecting devices 26 peripherals 2 TV 8 connection modem 8 wired network 7 connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 Composite Video In 9 computer 2 headphones 5 IR IN 13 IR OUT 13 modem 3 monitor 4 S-video In 9 TV...
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... 6 connector 5 Help and Support 35 Hibernate mode 16, 17 HP Easy Backup 32 HP Total Care Advisor 34, 37 I Internet security 23 IR blaster 13 connection, enable 56 receiver 13 L LAN (local area network) antenna 7 checking wireless LAN device 19 connecting Ethernet LAN 3...minidisc, using 29 modem connection 8 connector 3, 8 monitor connector 4 HDMI-connected, settings to hear sound 42 muvee Reveal, features 33 N network interface adapter 3 Network Interface Card (NIC) 7 P passwords 22 peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 peripherals 2 power connector 2 printer connecting 26 R ...
... 6 connector 5 Help and Support 35 Hibernate mode 16, 17 HP Easy Backup 32 HP Total Care Advisor 34, 37 I Internet security 23 IR blaster 13 connection, enable 56 receiver 13 L LAN (local area network) antenna 7 checking wireless LAN device 19 connecting Ethernet LAN 3...minidisc, using 29 modem connection 8 connector 3, 8 monitor connector 4 HDMI-connected, settings to hear sound 42 muvee Reveal, features 33 N network interface adapter 3 Network Interface Card (NIC) 7 P passwords 22 peripheral device landing pad and cable routing 32 peripherals 2 power connector 2 printer connecting 26 R ...
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U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71
U update drivers 57 system 23 Windows Vista 23 user accounts, creating 25 V video cables for TV 8 volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20 W WEP 20 Windows Movie Maker, features 34 Windows Vista update 23 wired network connection 7 wireless LAN connection 7 network device, checking installation 19 network security 20 wireless LAN 7 WLAN security 20 working in comfort 37 WPA 20 Index 71