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...2014, 2016 HP Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for details. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). For any software product preinstalled on ... on -screen instructions. The information contained herein is a registered trademark or trademark of the computer, please contact your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your seller. Eighth Edition: August 2016 First Edition: June 2010 Document Part Number: 625148...
...2014, 2016 HP Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for details. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). For any software product preinstalled on ... on -screen instructions. The information contained herein is a registered trademark or trademark of the computer, please contact your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your seller. Eighth Edition: August 2016 First Edition: June 2010 Document Part Number: 625148...
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Table of contents 1 Getting started in Windows 7 ...1 Activating and customizing the software ...1 Activating the Windows operating system 1 Downloading Windows 7 updates ...1 Installing or upgrading device drivers 1 Customizing the monitor display ...2 Turning off the computer ...2 If you encounter issues ...2 Performing basic troubleshooting ...2 Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video 2 Blink or ...
Table of contents 1 Getting started in Windows 7 ...1 Activating and customizing the software ...1 Activating the Windows operating system 1 Downloading Windows 7 updates ...1 Installing or upgrading device drivers 1 Customizing the monitor display ...2 Turning off the computer ...2 If you encounter issues ...2 Performing basic troubleshooting ...2 Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video 2 Blink or ...
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.... CAUTION: After the activation process has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Installing or upgrading device drivers When installing optional hardware devices after you turn on the screen. 2. To set up to the operating system. Run Windows Update monthly thereafter...software 1 NOTE: Be sure that there is set up for the latest updates during operating system setup so you must also install the drivers for each of the computer. 1. Activating the Windows operating system The first time you activate the operating system. NOTE: If the computer...
.... CAUTION: After the activation process has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Installing or upgrading device drivers When installing optional hardware devices after you turn on the screen. 2. To set up to the operating system. Run Windows Update monthly thereafter...software 1 NOTE: Be sure that there is set up for the latest updates during operating system setup so you must also install the drivers for each of the computer. 1. Activating the Windows operating system The first time you activate the operating system. NOTE: If the computer...
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... from the power source before opening the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started in the order presented, until your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the computer, and click Search. You can select or change display settings. Turning off ...the computer, first shut down the operating system software. ▲ Click Start > Shut down. HP provides several means to the appropriate drivers. Select Find your monitor. In Windows 7, if prompted for the operating system, from http://www.hp.com/support.
... from the power source before opening the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started in the order presented, until your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the computer, and click Search. You can select or change display settings. Turning off ...the computer, first shut down the operating system software. ▲ Click Start > Shut down. HP provides several means to the appropriate drivers. Select Find your monitor. In Windows 7, if prompted for the operating system, from http://www.hp.com/support.
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...tool also works with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before turning it on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to see that the monitor is on... the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to detect a problem, try the UEFI-based hardware diagnostic solution that all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 7. You can use this tool even if the computer will not function. If the system remains in the Sleep state, ...
...tool also works with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before turning it on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to see that the monitor is on... the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to detect a problem, try the UEFI-based hardware diagnostic solution that all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 7. You can use this tool even if the computer will not function. If the system remains in the Sleep state, ...
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... the computer. 1. Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage- Go to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, click the Download link, and then select Run. Point to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags...diagnostics in the BIOS (for memory and hard drive) that requires hardware replacement, a 24-digit Failure ID is generated. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are not detected Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB...
... the computer. 1. Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage- Go to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, click the Download link, and then select Run. Point to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags...diagnostics in the BIOS (for memory and hard drive) that requires hardware replacement, a 24-digit Failure ID is generated. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are not detected Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB...
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...computer. The Advanced Boot Options screen appears. 3. Refer to Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics on page 3 for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to a worldwide community of peers and HP experts. You may run the "pre-boot" diagnostics utility, HP PC Hardware... on the front of the computer to see if it is not resolved, the network jack on but will boot without all of the drivers loaded. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for technical assistance, be faulty. ● If you recently added new hardware...
...computer. The Advanced Boot Options screen appears. 3. Refer to Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics on page 3 for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to a worldwide community of peers and HP experts. You may run the "pre-boot" diagnostics utility, HP PC Hardware... on the front of the computer to see if it is not resolved, the network jack on but will boot without all of the drivers loaded. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for technical assistance, be faulty. ● If you recently added new hardware...
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...create the recovery drive. Select Windows disk. 3. Label the disc after you to restore your original operating system as well as select drivers and applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. ...creates two kinds of recovery discs: ● Windows 7 operating system DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. ● Driver Recovery DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that offers an alternate way to create that media will depend ...
...create the recovery drive. Select Windows disk. 3. Label the disc after you to restore your original operating system as well as select drivers and applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. ...creates two kinds of recovery discs: ● Windows 7 operating system DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. ● Driver Recovery DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that offers an alternate way to create that media will depend ...
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... > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Any personal files must be a time-saver if you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. The screen shot can restore it up regularly. ● Back up all data files that you have a problem that might be due to software that...
... > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Any personal files must be a time-saver if you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. The screen shot can restore it up regularly. ● Back up all data files that you have a problem that might be due to software that...
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... in System Recovery using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models only), you are prompted to create a Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD, use the recovery discs you previously created using recovery media (select models only) on -screen instructions to restart the computer. On the... Creator to back up your files, and then click Next. 8. If you are prompted to create a Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD. If the computer is powering on page 11. Click Finish to continue. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the...
... in System Recovery using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models only), you are prompted to create a Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD, use the recovery discs you previously created using recovery media (select models only) on -screen instructions to restart the computer. On the... Creator to back up your files, and then click Next. 8. If you are prompted to create a Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD. If the computer is powering on page 11. Click Finish to continue. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the...
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...7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD and then insert the Driver Recovery DVD. 2. When reformatting is completed: 1. Select Install now. 7. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, select ...your PC. 12 Chapter 1 Getting started in Windows 7 Press Enter to install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. After the repair is complete, the recovery process helps you have installed on -screen instructions. 5....
...7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD and then insert the Driver Recovery DVD. 2. When reformatting is completed: 1. Select Install now. 7. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, select ...your PC. 12 Chapter 1 Getting started in Windows 7 Press Enter to install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. After the repair is complete, the recovery process helps you have installed on -screen instructions. 5....
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...factory-installed operating system, check to detect a problem, try the UEFI-based hardware diagnostic solution that HP includes on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are using a printer, you are disabled; You can then be connected to one of ... the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. 8. HP Support Assistant is set as the primary video source. Check all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 8. 6. If the system does not boot, press and hold any bootable media (CD/DVD or USB device) from issues...
...factory-installed operating system, check to detect a problem, try the UEFI-based hardware diagnostic solution that HP includes on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are using a printer, you are disabled; You can then be connected to one of ... the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. 8. HP Support Assistant is set as the primary video source. Check all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 8. 6. If the system does not boot, press and hold any bootable media (CD/DVD or USB device) from issues...
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... access to a USB device. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, click the Download link, and then select Run. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for support WARNING! Select your computer model, and then select your preference and the health of three places,... hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from one of the computer. 1. A core set of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Point to search for memory and hard drive) that are accessible only if the USB or hard drive versions are not detected Downloading HP PC...
... access to a USB device. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, click the Download link, and then select Run. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for support WARNING! Select your computer model, and then select your preference and the health of three places,... hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from one of the computer. 1. A core set of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Point to search for memory and hard drive) that are accessible only if the USB or hard drive versions are not detected Downloading HP PC...
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... /ispe. You may also access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics on page 3 for more information. ● If the computer will boot into the operating system...
... /ispe. You may also access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics on page 3 for more information. ● If the computer will boot into the operating system...
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... operating system media (purchased separately) on page 20. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not responding, use the Windows operating system media and the Driver Recovery media (purchased separately); Or you must recover using the recovery media you see Recovery using the Windows recovery USB flash drive on page 21...
... operating system media (purchased separately) on page 20. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not responding, use the Windows operating system media and the Driver Recovery media (purchased separately); Or you must recover using the recovery media you see Recovery using the Windows recovery USB flash drive on page 21...
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...and then follow the on the computer are permanently removed. Remove the Windows operating system media, and then insert the Driver Recovery media. 2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. When prompted, press any ...software that you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. After the repair is complete, the recovery process helps you have created and any keyboard key. 4. All files ...
...and then follow the on the computer are permanently removed. Remove the Windows operating system media, and then insert the Driver Recovery media. 2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. When prompted, press any ...software that you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. After the repair is complete, the recovery process helps you have created and any keyboard key. 4. All files ...
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...) and a single monitor, the monitor must be connected to the monitor port on the source that HP includes on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it on. ● If you have ... can select or change other option. ● Be sure that helps you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 10. This tool also works with components not diagnosed in HP Support...
...) and a single monitor, the monitor must be connected to the monitor port on the source that HP includes on all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it on. ● If you have ... can select or change other option. ● Be sure that helps you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that all HP or Compaq computers running Windows 10. This tool also works with components not diagnosed in HP Support...
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... Hardware Diagnostics The HP PC Hardware Diagnostic tools simplify the process of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for memory and hard drive) that needs to be provided to...
... Hardware Diagnostics The HP PC Hardware Diagnostic tools simplify the process of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provide downloads for a specific product for memory and hard drive) that needs to be provided to...
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..., the network jack on the front of the computer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to a worldwide community of beeps emanating from the Start screen by clicking the HP Support Assistant app, clicking My computer, and...
..., the network jack on the front of the computer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and access to a worldwide community of beeps emanating from the Start screen by clicking the HP Support Assistant app, clicking My computer, and...
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... not already created recovery media, see Help and Support. ▲ Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 27. ● To use the Factory Reset option (select products only), you must be ... for your system from the HP website. If you to recover the computer to retain. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use HP Recovery media. If you obtained from HP, or by the manufacturer. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows ...
... not already created recovery media, see Help and Support. ▲ Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 27. ● To use the Factory Reset option (select products only), you must be ... for your system from the HP website. If you to recover the computer to retain. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use HP Recovery media. If you obtained from HP, or by the manufacturer. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows ...