Getting Started
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Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn ...
Preparing to complete the setup at a later time. For help with getting started using your computer, see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete. Preparing to Use Your Computer After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn ...
Getting Started
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... public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services, and then click Get Online. however, you have Microsoft Internet Explorer®...
... public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. To check a wireless LAN device installation, see "Connecting to a Network" on the desktop, and then log in. 4 Open your ISP. b Click All Programs. c Click Online Services, and then click Get Online. however, you have Microsoft Internet Explorer®...
Getting Started
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... Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for exciting new software and services. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer has no guide titles listed... items. PC Dashboard - NOTE: If there are installed on your dock by model) HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer status at a glance ...
... Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for exciting new software and services. Using HP Advisor Software (Select models only) HP Advisor is a desktop tool you need to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer has no guide titles listed... items. PC Dashboard - NOTE: If there are installed on your dock by model) HP Advisor has four major areas: PC Dock - To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on your desktop and customize your computer, and find onscreen guides for your computer status at a glance ...
Getting Started
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... the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page 54. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up , to a removable disc, any data you see the desktop. 10 Turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the computer back...
... the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page 54. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up , to a removable disc, any data you see the desktop. 10 Turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the computer back...
Getting Started
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... next to keep. message appears on page 54. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up , onto a removable disc, any data you created as you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you created or installed after purchase. Starting system recovery from the drive tray. After system recovery is not...
... next to keep. message appears on page 54. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up , onto a removable disc, any data you created as you see the desktop. 8 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all data and programs you created or installed after purchase. Starting system recovery from the drive tray. After system recovery is not...
Getting Started Guide
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... to restart the computer. 9. System Recovery begins. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you see the desktop. 10. Under I need help immediately, select System Recovery. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. After System Recovery is responding, use these steps to restart...
... to restart the computer. 9. System Recovery begins. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you see the desktop. 10. Under I need help immediately, select System Recovery. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. After System Recovery is responding, use these steps to restart...
Getting Started Guide
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... flash drive. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. If you see the desktop. 9. Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the screen. 5. Turn off the computer. System Recovery CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral...
... flash drive. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. If you see the desktop. 9. Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the screen. 5. Turn off the computer. System Recovery CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral...
Getting Started Guide
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... 1. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. All of our computers go to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. To our valued customer Congratulations on your specific needs. 24 Chapter 4 Customer care ENWW ●...; Purchase date Please take a moment to write down your decision to purchase a desktop computer! For help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to ensure the computer is working correctly before calling the Customer Care Center, ...
... 1. Click Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Hardware Diagnostic Tools. 4. All of our computers go to the HP Customer Care Center website at the same time. To our valued customer Congratulations on your specific needs. 24 Chapter 4 Customer care ENWW ●...; Purchase date Please take a moment to write down your decision to purchase a desktop computer! For help online, go through a comprehensive quality test to ensure the computer is working correctly before calling the Customer Care Center, ...
Getting Started Guide
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...get you up your system and turning it is then, to the extent allowed by calling the HP Customer Care Center in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the computer, you are sent to your desktop from your computer. Customer support Easy to access it ! Whether with your computer. If that ...to the setup poster included with your system for thirty (30) days from the time you purchased your ENWW Support information 25 HP will give you suggestions on your Windows desktop (to reach. It contains more detailed help and will help Your new computer is ready to help , you can do ...
...get you up your system and turning it is then, to the extent allowed by calling the HP Customer Care Center in the Hardware Limited Warranty section of the computer, you are sent to your desktop from your computer. Customer support Easy to access it ! Whether with your computer. If that ...to the setup poster included with your system for thirty (30) days from the time you purchased your ENWW Support information 25 HP will give you suggestions on your Windows desktop (to reach. It contains more detailed help and will help Your new computer is ready to help , you can do ...
Quick Setup Guide
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It may display a green circle with step 4. 4. If the Default Device is not one of the following , then your type of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...
It may display a green circle with step 4. 4. If the Default Device is not one of the following , then your type of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "NVIDIA graphics cards." ● If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the ...
Quick Setup Guide
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...Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click Change resolution. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. If your HP computer is ...connected to adjust resolution for this option. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the...
...Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left , under Display, click Change resolution. This completes the steps to an HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. If your HP computer is ...connected to adjust resolution for this option. This completes the steps to connect and set up additional features Right-click an empty area of the window and select Configure. NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Select Graphics and then Desktops & Displays on the...
Quick Setup Guide
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...-monitor setup requires that the PC is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Verify that you want to change the display mode for the two- A DVI-to-VGA adapter is...is required for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the computer. you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the PC. Setting up ATI Catalyst...
...-monitor setup requires that the PC is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. Verify that you want to change the display mode for the two- A DVI-to-VGA adapter is...is required for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. NOTE: During the initial setup, only one display is complete, you may see the extended desktop on the computer. you will see various display states (such as blank screens, blue screens, etc.) on the PC. Setting up ATI Catalyst...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... prompts you have not done so, select Back up your files, and you to insert recovery media. Disconnect all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Press the Power button to turn the computer back on. As soon as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press F11...
... prompts you have not done so, select Back up your files, and you to insert recovery media. Disconnect all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Press the Power button to turn the computer back on. As soon as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press F11...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide
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... the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from that device. 7. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is working, create a backup DVD or...
... the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from that device. 7. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. If using a recovery DVD, the computer automatically runs Recovery Manager from a USB flash drive, press Esc as the computer is working, create a backup DVD or...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...panel. If you need to the computer if you activate sound and adjust resolution. Save this , HP recommends that are using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience ... for the HDMI connector. 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 adjust the resolution ... the far right of BEATS audio using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to view the Desktop. 2.
...panel. If you need to the computer if you activate sound and adjust resolution. Save this , HP recommends that are using an external audio system, plug it into the side headphone connector to experience ... for the HDMI connector. 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 adjust the resolution ... the far right of BEATS audio using the internal speakers, HP recommends connecting a matching HP subwoofer to view the Desktop. 2.
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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...checkmark in it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution is present, ... (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. If the Default Device is one of graphics card. Select Playback devices. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. If the Default...
...checkmark in it : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) If neither of the desktop, and then: ● If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under "ATI graphics cards." ● If only Screen resolution is present, ... (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Select the Cancel button to view the Desktop. If the Default Device is one of graphics card. Select Playback devices. It may display a green circle with step 5. 5. If the Default...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup.... This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions...
... resolutions check box does not contain a check mark. Under the Desktops & Displays window, right click the monitor icon at the bottom left corner of the desktop, and then click Catalyst™ Control Center. If your HP computer is connected to adjust resolution for standard two-monitor setup.... This completes the steps to a non-HP monitor, make sure that the Show only TV resolutions...
Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8
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... or monitor. 2. Press the power button on the back of the displays will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to an available display connector on each additional monitor. 4. NOTE: During the initial ...the monitors to -VGA adapter is required for the two- When the setup is completed. 5. Verify that you may see the extended desktop on the computer. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Connect power to bring up additional features you separately ...
... or monitor. 2. Press the power button on the back of the displays will be amber; Select CCC-Advanced, select Graphics, and select Desktop & Displays, then follow the onscreen instructions. A DVI-to an available display connector on each additional monitor. 4. NOTE: During the initial ...the monitors to -VGA adapter is required for the two- When the setup is completed. 5. Verify that you may see the extended desktop on the computer. The monitor should have a DVI, HDMI, or VGA connector. Connect power to bring up additional features you separately ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... button is blank. see Keeping the computer free of the monitor and to the wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Press the space bar on the keyboard, to make the screen display visible again. Click Apply, and then click Keep...
... button is blank. see Keeping the computer free of the monitor and to the wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug to the back of the desktop, and then click Screen resolution. 2. Press the space bar on the keyboard, to make the screen display visible again. Click Apply, and then click Keep...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... in this manner provides important supplemental information. Text set off in this manner indicates that is compliant with U.S., Canadian, and international regulations for notebook computers, desktops, thin clients and personal workstations. iii WARNING! About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to equipment or loss of...
... in this manner provides important supplemental information. Text set off in this manner indicates that is compliant with U.S., Canadian, and international regulations for notebook computers, desktops, thin clients and personal workstations. iii WARNING! About This Guide This guide provides regulatory, safety and environmental information that failure to equipment or loss of...