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...: Tropical warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil notice ...29...
...: Tropical warning notice 26 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner 26 4 Safety notices for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations 27 Important safety information ...27 Installation conditions ...27 Battery replacement notice ...28 Headset and earphone volume level notice 28 Laser safety ...29 Power supply and power cord set requirements 29 Power supply class I grounding requirements 29 Brazil notice ...29...
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... optical storage device (i.e., CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. To reduce the risk of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product's installation guide may not provide adequate fault protection. Plug the system power cord into an AC outlet that provides a ground connection. Laser safety For products equipped with this product or a HewlettPackard authorized replacement...
... optical storage device (i.e., CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. To reduce the risk of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product's installation guide may not provide adequate fault protection. Plug the system power cord into an AC outlet that provides a ground connection. Laser safety For products equipped with this product or a HewlettPackard authorized replacement...
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... Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III) 3 Ground Clamps 4 Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810.21) 5 Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810.20) 6 Ground Clamp 7 Antenna Lead-in Wire Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to section 820.93 of the National Electric Code...
... Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part III) 3 Ground Clamps 4 Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810.21) 5 Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810.20) 6 Ground Clamp 7 Antenna Lead-in Wire Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to section 820.93 of the National Electric Code...
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... their Content As required by China's Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Part Name Battery Cables Camera Chassis/Other Flash memory card reader Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive Headphones I/O PCAs Keyboard Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel Media (CD/DVD/floppy) Memory Motherboard, processor, heat sinks Mouse Optical disk drive Optional docking device Power adapter Power supply Remote control Smart card/Java™ card reader Speakers, external TV tuner USB flash memory drive Lead (Pb) X X X X X X X X X X X O X X X X X X X X X X X X Toxic and...
... their Content As required by China's Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Part Name Battery Cables Camera Chassis/Other Flash memory card reader Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive Headphones I/O PCAs Keyboard Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel Media (CD/DVD/floppy) Memory Motherboard, processor, heat sinks Mouse Optical disk drive Optional docking device Power adapter Power supply Remote control Smart card/Java™ card reader Speakers, external TV tuner USB flash memory drive Lead (Pb) X X X X X X X X X X X O X X X X X X X X X X X X Toxic and...
User Guide
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... software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...6 Right side ...7 Left side ...9 Top ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 Identifying the labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN ...15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN ...15 Connecting to a WLAN ...16 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 17 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...18 Using the webcam ...19 Using audio...
... software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...6 Right side ...7 Left side ...9 Top ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 Identifying the labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN ...15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN ...15 Connecting to a WLAN ...16 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 17 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...18 Using the webcam ...19 Using audio...
User Guide
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... Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 48 Starting Computer Setup (BIOS) ...48 Updating the BIOS ...48 Determining the BIOS version 48 Downloading a BIOS update 49 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 50 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 50 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...51 Creating recovery media and backups 52 Creating HP Recovery media 52 Restore and recovery ...54 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 55 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 55 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 56 What you need...
... Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 48 Starting Computer Setup (BIOS) ...48 Updating the BIOS ...48 Determining the BIOS version 48 Downloading a BIOS update 49 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 50 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 50 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...51 Creating recovery media and backups 52 Creating HP Recovery media 52 Restore and recovery ...54 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 55 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 55 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 56 What you need...
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Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 57 Using HP Recovery media to recover 57 Changing the computer boot order 57 Removing the HP Recovery partition 58 11 Troubleshooting ...59 Wireless connection problems ...59 Cannot connect to a WLAN 59 Cannot connect to a preferred network 59 Current network security codes are unavailable 60 Cannot connect to the wireless router 60 Network status icon is not displayed 61 Power problems ...62 Computer will not turn on or start 62 Hard drive error ...62 Computer is not responding...
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 57 Using HP Recovery media to recover 57 Changing the computer boot order 57 Removing the HP Recovery partition 58 11 Troubleshooting ...59 Wireless connection problems ...59 Cannot connect to a WLAN 59 Cannot connect to a preferred network 59 Current network security codes are unavailable 60 Cannot connect to the wireless router 60 Network status icon is not displayed 61 Power problems ...62 Computer will not turn on or start 62 Hard drive error ...62 Computer is not responding...
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... Instructional videos ● How-to videos about using Windows® 8. ● A broad range of injury. To access this table. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ◦ HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices. Troubleshooting ● Instructions for posture and work habits that provide product details, how-to information, and more information. ◦ Wireless connection problems ◦ Power problems ◦ Display problems ◦ Keyboard and mouse problems ◦ Audio problems Safety & Comfort Guide ◦ Software problems...
... Instructional videos ● How-to videos about using Windows® 8. ● A broad range of injury. To access this table. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ◦ HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices. Troubleshooting ● Instructions for posture and work habits that provide product details, how-to information, and more information. ◦ Wireless connection problems ◦ Power problems ◦ Display problems ◦ Keyboard and mouse problems ◦ Audio problems Safety & Comfort Guide ◦ Software problems...
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Connects a network cable. Blinking: The hard drive is being used. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Connect optional USB devices. Component (3) (4) Subwoofer connector USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Hard drive light Description Connects HP Pulse Subwoofer (purchased separately). The subwoofer provides superior bass sound.
Connects a network cable. Blinking: The hard drive is being used. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Connect optional USB devices. Component (3) (4) Subwoofer connector USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Hard drive light Description Connects HP Pulse Subwoofer (purchased separately). The subwoofer provides superior bass sound.
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... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to other devices, and devices must establish an account with one or more of websites using your wireless router to wireless local area networks. This chapter will give you are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. 3 Connecting to use the Network and Sharing Center: 1. Using an Internet service...
... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to other devices, and devices must establish an account with one or more of websites using your wireless router to wireless local area networks. This chapter will give you are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. 3 Connecting to use the Network and Sharing Center: 1. Using an Internet service...
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... updates are installed on your computer. If you have become available. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. From the Start screen, type u, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Enable automatic Windows Update thereafter. Installing software updates Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other companies, regularly update the software to correct security problems and improve the performance of the software. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support...
... updates are installed on your computer. If you have become available. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. From the Start screen, type u, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Enable automatic Windows Update thereafter. Installing software updates Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other companies, regularly update the software to correct security problems and improve the performance of the software. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support...
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... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive. The hard drive designation is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Updating the BIOS 49 You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is more...
... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive. The hard drive designation is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Updating the BIOS 49 You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is more...
User Guide
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... to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and...
... to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and...
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... HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can only be used if the hard drive is not working . Restore and recovery 57 Press f11 while the computer boots. - You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. To start HP Recovery Manager from . 4. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu...
... HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can only be used if the hard drive is not working . Restore and recovery 57 Press f11 while the computer boots. - You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. To start HP Recovery Manager from . 4. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu...
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... change the audio settings on your Windows desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the computer operating system. ● Turn off your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. Be sure that the speakers are properly connected. ● Unplug headphones if they are connected to your computer, from the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. Audio problems...
... change the audio settings on your Windows desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the computer operating system. ● Turn off your computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound. Be sure that the speakers are properly connected. ● Unplug headphones if they are connected to your computer, from the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. Audio problems...
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...in button, identifying 12 HDMI-in port connecting 20 HDMI-in port, identifying 9 headphone jack, identifying 10 headphones, connecting 20 Hibernation exiting 36 initiating 36 high-definition devices, connecting 20 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 50 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 57 starting 57 HP Recovery media creating 52 recovery 57 HP Recovery partition recovery 57 removing 58 hubs 38 I installing, critical updates 47 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 31, 34 integrated webcam light, identifying 6 Internet connection setup 15 Internet security software, using...
...in button, identifying 12 HDMI-in port connecting 20 HDMI-in port, identifying 9 headphone jack, identifying 10 headphones, connecting 20 Hibernation exiting 36 initiating 36 high-definition devices, connecting 20 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 50 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 57 starting 57 HP Recovery media creating 52 recovery 57 HP Recovery partition recovery 57 removing 58 hubs 38 I installing, critical updates 47 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 31, 34 integrated webcam light, identifying 6 Internet connection setup 15 Internet security software, using...
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...key, identifying 34 O operating specifications 69 original system recovery 56 P passwords Computer Setup (BIOS) 46 Windows 45 pinching touch screen gesture 27 ports HDMI-in 9, 20 USB 2.0 ports 8 USB 3.0 7 USB 3.0 (charging) powered 7 power button, identifying 11 power connector, identifying 10 product name and number, computer 13 programs, updating 41 public WLAN connection 16 R re-pair, wireless keyboard and mouse 65 recovery discs 53, 57 HP Recovery Manager 56 media 57 options 52 refresh 55 starting 57 supported discs 53 system 56 USB flash drive 57 using HP Recovery media 53 recovery media...
...key, identifying 34 O operating specifications 69 original system recovery 56 P passwords Computer Setup (BIOS) 46 Windows 45 pinching touch screen gesture 27 ports HDMI-in 9, 20 USB 2.0 ports 8 USB 3.0 7 USB 3.0 (charging) powered 7 power button, identifying 11 power connector, identifying 10 product name and number, computer 13 programs, updating 41 public WLAN connection 16 R re-pair, wireless keyboard and mouse 65 recovery discs 53, 57 HP Recovery Manager 56 media 57 options 52 refresh 55 starting 57 supported discs 53 system 56 USB flash drive 57 using HP Recovery media 53 recovery media...
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... not turn on 62 display is blank 64 hard drive error 62 images on screen problems 64 keyboard 65 mouse 65 re-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse 65 software problems 68 wireless connection 59 turning off the computer 36 U unresponsive system 36 USB 2.0 ports, identifying 8 USB 3.0 (charging) powered port, identifying 7 USB 3.0 port, identifying 7 USB cable, connecting 39 USB devices connecting 39 description 38 removing 39 USB hubs 38 V video 20 volume keys, identifying 31 volume, adjusting 19 W webcam using 19 webcam light identifying 6 webcam light, identifying 6 Windows backup...
... not turn on 62 display is blank 64 hard drive error 62 images on screen problems 64 keyboard 65 mouse 65 re-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse 65 software problems 68 wireless connection 59 turning off the computer 36 U unresponsive system 36 USB 2.0 ports, identifying 8 USB 3.0 (charging) powered port, identifying 7 USB 3.0 port, identifying 7 USB cable, connecting 39 USB devices connecting 39 description 38 removing 39 USB hubs 38 V video 20 volume keys, identifying 31 volume, adjusting 19 W webcam using 19 webcam light identifying 6 webcam light, identifying 6 Windows backup...
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... screen ...2 Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Shutting down the computer ...3 Displaying all apps ...3 Closing apps ...4 Enhanced search feature ...4 Enhanced snap feature ...4 Discovering and connecting to a Miracast-certified wireless display (select models only 4 Opening to the Windows desktop instead of the Start screen 5 This PC ...5 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates ...6 Using Windows backup and restore ...6 Checking for recovery partitions ...6 Using HP Software Setup (select models only 6 Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools 6 4 Specifications update...
... screen ...2 Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Shutting down the computer ...3 Displaying all apps ...3 Closing apps ...4 Enhanced search feature ...4 Enhanced snap feature ...4 Discovering and connecting to a Miracast-certified wireless display (select models only 4 Opening to the Windows desktop instead of the Start screen 5 This PC ...5 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates ...6 Using Windows backup and restore ...6 Checking for recovery partitions ...6 Using HP Software Setup (select models only 6 Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools 6 4 Specifications update...
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... for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . Type restore in the Search field. Refer to reinstall drivers or select software. Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools For additional information on -screen instructions to the User Guide for restore and recovery steps for your computer. 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the procedures provided in the User Guide for...
... for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . Type restore in the Search field. Refer to reinstall drivers or select software. Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools For additional information on -screen instructions to the User Guide for restore and recovery steps for your computer. 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the procedures provided in the User Guide for...