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... USA This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is subject to HP at: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, U.S.A.; Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage ...the use or reliability of HP. Nothing herein should be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without...
Quick Setup Guide
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...Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go/win7. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer model... on your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory...
...Click Start, and then click Help and Support or visit ● Find Windows 7 password http://www.hp.com/go/win7. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. 2. Windows 7 troubleshooting tools 1. At the bottom computer hardware and of your computer model... on your computer. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. 1 Getting information Type of information Where to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. Quick Setup (this Guide) ● Recover factory...
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... Guide) ● Find safety and regulatory notices. Or Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. ● Get up-to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help from the Windows community. ● Connect to find ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Troubleshooting and...
... Guide) ● Find safety and regulatory notices. Or Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP User Manuals. ● Get up-to-date information and http://www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum help from the Windows community. ● Connect to find ● Find computer warranty information. ● Get technical support. Troubleshooting and...
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... from the equipment by placing furniture on the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. be heavy; If you purchased your computer is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be stepped on or damaged...from the monitor, computer, and accessories to a power surge protection device that is preset for your internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. Place the computer so that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Open your new location...
... from the equipment by placing furniture on the web at all ventilation openings are shown under Windows edition.) b. be heavy; If you purchased your computer is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 1. These can increase the inside temperature, or can be stepped on or damaged...from the monitor, computer, and accessories to a power surge protection device that is preset for your internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. Place the computer so that is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. Open your new location...
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... connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the Sub connector on the back panel. If you ever need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the keyboard. NOTE: If you use . Activating sound 1. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up ...additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to ...
... connecting a matching HP subwoofer to the Sub connector on the back panel. If you ever need to do is plug the Beats Audio headphones into the Audio Out connector on the keyboard. NOTE: If you use . Activating sound 1. The Sound window opens. 6 Chapter 3 Setting up ...additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that you connect analog speakers to ...
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... models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Click the Cancel button to close the window. This completes the steps to close the window, and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. Right click an empty area of these devices, continue with a checkmark...
... models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Click the Cancel button to close the window. This completes the steps to close the window, and then continue with the next procedure, "Adjusting resolution," if necessary. Right click an empty area of these devices, continue with a checkmark...
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...8482; Control Center. ATI graphics cards 1. 1 Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a ...These instructions are for NVIDIA graphics cards. This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click ...
...8482; Control Center. ATI graphics cards 1. 1 Right-click an empty area of the window. 3. The Catalyst Control Center window opens. 2. The DTV (HDMITM) 2 window opens. 4. If your HP computer is connected to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a ...These instructions are for NVIDIA graphics cards. This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box contains a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click ...
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...message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start 11 Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to it. If Windows opens, immediately back up all important data to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer... disk drive. 4. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 1. If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to start up Windows. For more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on...
...message: Hard disk drive error. Computer does not start 11 Either the hard disk drive or the system board may need to it. If Windows opens, immediately back up all important data to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart. Ensure that the cables connecting the computer... disk drive. 4. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys on page 1. If the display (monitor) is not, contact Support. 5 Troubleshooting Refer to start up Windows. For more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to the external power source are plugged in , and turn on...
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... and hold the Power button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. The computer should start up and is not responding, and then click End Task. Use the Windows Task Manager to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart.
... and hold the Power button on the keyboard simultaneously. 2. The computer should start up and is not responding, and then click End Task. Use the Windows Task Manager to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart.
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... back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Use the mouse to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then...
... back of your computer, and then restart your computer: 1. Use the mouse to turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the keyboard to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Mouse (with cable) does not work or is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then...
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... models only) to connect your ISP, and start automatically. Use the front-panel buttons to adjust volume. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. For Windows 7: 1. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to enter the on . Ensure that the speakers are connected to the Audio Out (lime green...
... models only) to connect your ISP, and start automatically. Use the front-panel buttons to adjust volume. Replace the nonpowered speakers with powered speakers. For Windows 7: 1. If you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to enter the on . Ensure that the speakers are connected to the Audio Out (lime green...
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... (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 17 Do not connect a telephone cable to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see ... Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. ...
... (see Software program and hardware driver reinstallation, later in this table). - Restores the software (if it on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ) - ENWW Software troubleshooting 17 Do not connect a telephone cable to factory defaults. ● System Recovery (see ... Possible solution I cannot connect to the Internet. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). If your Internet connection type. ...
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...the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to create a restore point. 4. screen instructions. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5... Troubleshooting ENWW Or, to revert to a previous restore point. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Click the Driver tab. 6. Microsoft System Restore If you use System Restore to return the computer to an earlier version of the ...
...the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to create a restore point. 4. screen instructions. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5. Click Start. 2. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5... Troubleshooting ENWW Or, to revert to a previous restore point. Close all open the Device Manager window. 3. Click the Driver tab. 6. Microsoft System Restore If you use System Restore to return the computer to an earlier version of the ...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by HP. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the partitions contains the System Recovery information. The storage capacity of its software on equipment ...1,000,000 bytes, and one partition on the PC. 2. Microsoft Windows reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in the express statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is equal to HP and Compaq systems. The memory above 3 GB may see a difference...
... responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by HP. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the partitions contains the System Recovery information. The storage capacity of its software on equipment ...1,000,000 bytes, and one partition on the PC. 2. Microsoft Windows reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in the express statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is equal to HP and Compaq systems. The memory above 3 GB may see a difference...
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...information. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service. Windows 7 critical security updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system. Computer security features Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use . Review these features ...to the computer Firewall software ● Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the...
...information. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service. Windows 7 critical security updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system. Computer security features Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use . Review these features ...to the computer Firewall software ● Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the...
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... by connecting a different electrical device to restart the computer. 3. if it . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW If Windows opens, immediately back up Windows. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/support and search for information about peripheralspecific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer...
... by connecting a different electrical device to restart the computer. 3. if it . 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW If Windows opens, immediately back up Windows. Test the wall outlet by the product manufacturer for your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/support and search for information about peripheralspecific problems, such as issues with a monitor or a printer...
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... button to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error. Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked up .
... button to the red Shut Down button, and then click Restart. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error. Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding, or restart the computer: 1. Symptom Possible solution Computer seems to be locked up .
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... it cool down automatically. ● Ensure that the internal fan is not lit. Press the Power button on page 15. (Your computer might be in Windows 7: 1. Power Symptom Possible solution Computer does not turn on the computer. down . Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images...
... it cool down automatically. ● Ensure that the internal fan is not lit. Press the Power button on page 15. (Your computer might be in Windows 7: 1. Power Symptom Possible solution Computer does not turn on the computer. down . Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images...
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... the keyboard simultaneously to save changes in all open programs, and then restart your changes in all open programs. 4. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Cursor does not respond to Shut Down. Press Num Lock on the number keypad. Use the keyboard to save your computer: 1. Select Shut...
... the keyboard simultaneously to save changes in all open programs, and then restart your changes in all open programs. 4. Press Ctrl+S simultaneously to display the Windows Start menu. 5. Cursor does not respond to Shut Down. Press Num Lock on the number keypad. Use the keyboard to save your computer: 1. Select Shut...
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... speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to adjust volume. ENWW Internet access 7 For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center... your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Symptom No sound is internal, try to move the computer. Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you are turned on the graphics card (select models only) ...
... speakers to the computer Audio Line Out connector if you use the monitor front-panel Volume button to adjust volume. ENWW Internet access 7 For Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center, and then click Troubleshooting. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Action Center... your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Symptom No sound is internal, try to move the computer. Possible solution For Windows 7: 1. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot and audio playback. If you are turned on the graphics card (select models only) ...