HP h9-1420t Finding Onscreen Guides, Using the PC Help & Tools Folder, Using HP Advisor Software

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Finding Onscreen Guides

(Select models only)

You can find onscreen guides for your computer in the User Guides folder.

1Click the Start button.

2Click All Programs.

3Click User Guides.

Click an item to view or use it.

NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides.

Using the PC Help & Tools Folder

The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs.

To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:

1Click the Start button.

2Click All Programs.

3Click PC Help & Tools.

Using HP Advisor Software

(Select models only)

HP Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer. HP Advisor has four major areas:

￿PC Dock — Access HP and Partner software directly on your desktop and customize your dock by dragging and dropping items.

￿PC Dashboard — Check your computer status at a glance with the PC Dashboard. Access all the items you need to run your computer from HP and Partners.

￿PC Discovery — Explore HP and Partner software and online services that are installed on your computer, and find offers for exciting new software and services.

To open the HP Advisor Dock, click the HP logo on the taskbar.

26Getting Started (features vary by model)

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Iv Getting Started features vary by model Setting Up Your Computer Checking the Computer InstallationConnecting other devices to the computer Network Icon/label Description and function EthernetConnecting Speakers or Microphones Connecting speakersAudio connectors Icon/label Description and function Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneConnecting to a Network Setting up a wired Ethernet network connectionSetting up a wireless network connection Connecting a Modem Connecting the Television Signal and Video CablesVideo Icon/label Description and function Audio input Television Icon/label Description and function Output Television Icon/label Description and function InputConnecting the TV signal source without a set-top box CalloutsCallouts Using an infrared receiver IR blaster Using an external IR receiverPreparing to Use Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Turning Off the ComputerRestarting the Computer Click Online Services, and then click Get Online Click All Programs, and then click Internet ExplorerAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting microphone recording level in WindowsSelecting the Microphone Using passwords Computer risk Computer featureProtecting Your Computer Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareSetting Up User Accounts Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesInstalling critical security updates Page Special Features of Your Computer Using the Memory Card ReaderPage Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive Using LightScribe TechnologyUsing the Remote Control Finding Guides on the Web Using the Help and Support CenterAccessing Support on the Web Click Support and DriversFinding Onscreen Guides Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing HP Advisor Software Click All Programs Click User GuidesUsing the Computer with Safety and Comfort Getting Started features vary by model Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Computer ProblemsClick Start Task Manager Symptom Possible solutionComputer does not start End TaskScreen Resolution PowerSymptom Display monitorKeyboard and mouse with cable Possible solution Check for these problems Wireless keyboard and mousePossible solution For a mouse with a roller ball For an optical mouseLED light, and hold it for Connection was Then click Open Volume Mixer Audio and speakersInternet access CD and DVD drives CD and DVD drives Video Update Driver SoftwareSelect Search automatically for updated driver SoftwareHardware installation Performance Check mark in the My device is set up and ready to Wireless devicesBluetooth Devices RemoveRemote control Memory card readerSoftware Troubleshooting Software repair overviewUpdating drivers Microsoft System Restore Click System protectionSoftware program and hardware driver reinstallation Click Software Program ReinstallationWeekly MaintenanceMaintenance tasks MonthlyCleaning the computer and monitor Creating data backup discsCreating system recovery discs Keeping the Computer Free of Dust, Dirt, and HeatSystem Recovery Cleaning the computer ventsCleaning the keyboard and mouse Creating recovery discs System recovery optionsSystem recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu Starting system recovery from user-created recovery discs Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools Performing the Post-Recovery ProcedureAdditional Troubleshooting HP Support AssistantIndex See audio speakers Checking installation Page Page Power to make a change
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