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... and Support Guide before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Setting Up Your Computer 1 Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. All cabling is preset for the First Time" on the setup poster to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of the way. If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system...
... and Support Guide before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. Setting Up Your Computer 1 Use a power strip specifically labeled as well. All cabling is preset for the First Time" on the setup poster to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is out of the way. If you purchased your new location before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system...
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...-speed or broadband connection to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on page 19. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. Setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Vista start button™ on the computer or in an elevated and open area. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. You need an existing wireless LAN...
...-speed or broadband connection to the network router or LAN device. 2 With the computer turned on page 19. To verify that is a valid network connection NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. Setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Vista start button™ on the computer or in an elevated and open area. Lit green when there is included with an Internet connection. You need an existing wireless LAN...
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... "Internet access" on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
... "Internet access" on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up the computer for Internet service during the initial setup, do so now by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by using the Windows Vista operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button...
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Several types of passwords can be set in Windows Vista must be able to prevent software attacks or to secure the computer information. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on how you want to control access to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. Protecting Your Computer Protect your information. NOTE: Security solutions...
Several types of passwords can be set in Windows Vista must be able to prevent software attacks or to secure the computer information. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on how you want to control access to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not be entered at a Windows Vista prompt. Protecting Your Computer Protect your information. NOTE: Security solutions...
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... most cases, repair any damage that you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. The software includes a free trial subscription of protection updates. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To protect your system. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update...
... most cases, repair any damage that you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. The software includes a free trial subscription of protection updates. See "Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center" on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To protect your system. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update...
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A Limited account may have access to the operating system and other user settings or passwords, or install software. Guest: Is allowed to use most software and change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to change account types for other user settings or passwords. Setting Up User Accounts When you can set up the user account. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible...
A Limited account may have access to the operating system and other user settings or passwords, or install software. Guest: Is allowed to use most software and change system-wide settings, to access all files on the computer, and to change account types for other user settings or passwords. Setting Up User Accounts When you can set up the user account. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrator: Is allowed to install software and drivers that are compatible...
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... video files. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. NOTE: The computer box may have included a software update CD. To do this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Verify that the disc has been created without errors. Using Software (Select models only) Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play on some of the programs that are listed...
... video files. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. NOTE: The computer box may have included a software update CD. To do this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. Verify that the disc has been created without errors. Using Software (Select models only) Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play on some of the programs that are listed...
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... "Internet access" on page 49 "CD and DVD players" on page 50 "Video" on page 52 "Hardware installation" on page 53 "Performance" on page 55 "Wireless devices" on page 55 "Remote control" on page 56 "Memory card reader" on page 56 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 The troubleshooting tables appear in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" on page 39. Maintenance information and guidelines in "Repairing Software Problems" on page 57. Refer to the Help and Support Center...
... "Internet access" on page 49 "CD and DVD players" on page 50 "Video" on page 52 "Hardware installation" on page 53 "Performance" on page 55 "Wireless devices" on page 55 "Remote control" on page 56 "Memory card reader" on page 56 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 The troubleshooting tables appear in "Troubleshooting Computer Problems" on page 39. Maintenance information and guidelines in "Repairing Software Problems" on page 57. Refer to the Help and Support Center...
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... to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to "HDMI-connected display produces no sound." To resume from your HDMI-connected display. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 47 If you connected powered (active) speakers and that they are turned on the task bar, or use an HDMI connector on the keyboard to connect analog speakers.
... to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector. Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system volume. 3 If programs are connected to "HDMI-connected display produces no sound." To resume from your HDMI-connected display. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 47 If you connected powered (active) speakers and that they are turned on the task bar, or use an HDMI connector on the keyboard to connect analog speakers.
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... area network (LAN). The NIC uses a network cable to connect to the Internet, open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Log in to a better position. Possible solution Contact your ISP for your system has an external antenna, try to the Internet. If your Internet connection type. Your computer may damage the NIC. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start automatically. Try to open the Help and Support Center; Troubleshooting and Maintenance 49...
... area network (LAN). The NIC uses a network cable to connect to the Internet, open the wizard. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Log in to a better position. Possible solution Contact your ISP for your system has an external antenna, try to the Internet. If your Internet connection type. Your computer may damage the NIC. Run the wireless setup wizard: 1 Click the Windows Vista start automatically. Try to open the Help and Support Center; Troubleshooting and Maintenance 49...
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... the CD or DVD drive you suspect a problem with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. If you want to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . My minidisc CD is installed in the tray. Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be...
... the CD or DVD drive you suspect a problem with a disc cleaning kit, available from the menu. If you want to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Place the minidisc into the drive tray vertically. Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Vista start . My minidisc CD is installed in the tray. Vertical slot-loading disc players cannot play non-standard discs. The driver may be...
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... in Windows Media Player. If the correct codec is not available, check to automatically download codecs. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 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...
... in Windows Media Player. If the correct codec is not available, check to automatically download codecs. Error message: Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 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...
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... button, and then click Switch User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. A new device does not work. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part...
... button, and then click Switch User. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for the new device, and choose a basic configuration that the pins in with the computer. A new device does not work. Choose a user with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site. Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for Windows Vista. Contact the device vendor directly for accepting the changes. Hardware installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part...
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.... (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) Troubleshooting and Maintenance 57 Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to communicate with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of the software, you may support additional types, such as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as restarting...
.... (For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives.) Troubleshooting and Maintenance 57 Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to communicate with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of the software, you may support additional types, such as SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) memory cards. Clean the contacts with an attached device, such as restarting...
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... current software problem did not exist. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that...
... current software problem did not exist. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set restore points manually. If you experience a problem that...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... and disconnect the antenna or cable system. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and ...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part...
... and disconnect the antenna or cable system. TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is left unattended and ...Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire ENWW TV Antenna Connectors Protection 11 Table 2-1 Antenna Grounding Reference Grounding Component 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part...
Warranty
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... meet the rigorous standards that you for all customers. Any hardware upgrades that have any problems setting up . Award-winning HP Customer Support is working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. Problems? Whether with since it is built to reach. HP Will Help Your new computer is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go through your computer. Thank you intend...
... meet the rigorous standards that you for all customers. Any hardware upgrades that have any problems setting up . Award-winning HP Customer Support is working properly before attempting to upgrade your system. Problems? Whether with since it is built to reach. HP Will Help Your new computer is a complex, powerful machine, and sometimes things go through your computer. Thank you intend...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... that you are installing another PCI card in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with power consumption of the card, may not fit properly into the PCI slot. supplied by the card manufacturer if you install a card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - Replacing a PCI Card IMPORTANT: Due to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI card slot: 1 Complete the procedures...
... that you are installing another PCI card in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with power consumption of the card, may not fit properly into the PCI slot. supplied by the card manufacturer if you install a card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - Replacing a PCI Card IMPORTANT: Due to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI card slot: 1 Complete the procedures...
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... computer size, you can replace the graphics card with a new graphics card or another PCI-E card - Not all connections, including those to remove the graphics card. supplied by the card manufacturer if you install a card with power consumption of the add-in card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the graphics card. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all low...
... computer size, you can replace the graphics card with a new graphics card or another PCI-E card - Not all connections, including those to remove the graphics card. supplied by the card manufacturer if you install a card with power consumption of the add-in card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the graphics card. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all low...
Linux Addenda
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... software that some operating systems, you may need to install a compatible version of the Documentation and Utilities CD. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this system. Certain hardware components on your computer, including word processing, multimedia functions, and access to e-mail and the Internet. Please refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide included with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support...
... software that some operating systems, you may need to install a compatible version of the Documentation and Utilities CD. Some hardware options ordered and delivered with this system. Certain hardware components on your computer, including word processing, multimedia functions, and access to e-mail and the Internet. Please refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide included with your computer provides helpful information about software technical support...