HP 880 G1 Tower manual Turning off the computer

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Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system, from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.

Customizing the monitor display

If you wish, you can select or change the monitor refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings.

For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your monitor.

Right-click on the Windows desktop, then click Personalize to change display settings.

Turning off the computer

To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software.

Click Start > Shut down.

Finding more information

NOTE: Some or all of the following documents are available on the computer hard drive.

Getting Started—Helps you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factory- provided software; also includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter any problems during initial startup.

Hardware Reference Guide—Provides an overview of the product hardware, as well as instructions for upgrading this series of computers; includes information on RTC batteries, memory, and power supply.

Maintenance and Service Guide (English only)—Provides information on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices—Provides safety and regulatory information that ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations.

Accessing User Guides (Linux systems)

Double-click the HP User Manuals icon on your desktop. Select the folder for your language. Select the guide you wish to access.

If you encounter issues

There are several means to diagnose and resolve potential issues. HP provides several proprietary diagnostics tools but recommends a sequential troubleshooting approach that addresses the most basic root cause to the more complex. Steps include:

Visual inspection

Blink or beep codes

HP Support Assistant (HPSA) troubleshooter

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

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Chapter 1 Getting Started in Windows 7

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Contents Getting Started Page About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Using, updating, and maintaining your PC Getting Started in Windows Turning off the computer Performing basic troubleshooting Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Why run HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsHow to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Before you call for technical support Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows Creating recovery media Click All ProgramsTo create recovery discs Close all open programs Creating recovery discs Backing up your informationSystem Recovery when Windows is responding System RestoreSystem Recovery System Recovery when Windows is not responding System Recovery using recovery media select models onlyPage Using, updating, and maintaining your PC Downloading Windows 8 updates Click Settings Change PC Settings Performing basic troubleshooting HP Support Assistant Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Before you call for technical support Creating recovery media and backups Restoring and recovering using Windows toolsUsing Reset when the system is not responding Recovery using the Windows recovery USB flash driveUsing, updating, and maintaining your PC