Getting Started
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Setting Up Your Computer
Table of Contents
Special Features of Your Computer
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
iv Getting Started features vary by model
Checking the Computer Installation
Setting Up Your Computer
Power cord
Connecting other devices to the computer
Power connector
Mouse PS/2 connector
Modem
Network
Modem Line In RJ-11 select models only to
connect the computer modem to a telephone wall
Connecting speakers
Connecting Speakers or Microphones
Audio connectors
Icon/label
Connecting a stereo speaker system
Connecting headphones
Connecting a microphone
Setting up a wireless network connection
Connecting to a Network
Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
Connecting a Modem
audio input
Video and
Icon/label
Description and function
input
Television
Icon/label
Description and function
Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box
Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box
Callouts
E TV
Callouts
Using an external IR receiver
Using an infrared receiver IR blaster
IR OUT
IR IN
Preparing to Use Your Computer
Restarting the Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Turning Off the Computer
Using wireless security features
c Click Online Services, and then click Get Online
b Click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer
Selecting the Microphone
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
Adjusting microphone recording level in Windows
Computer feature
Using passwords
Protecting Your Computer
Computer risk
Using firewall software
Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates
Using antivirus software
Installing critical security updates
Setting Up User Accounts
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
To transfer your files and settings 1 Click the Start button
Memory card reader
Special Features of Your Computer
Using the Memory Card Reader
To use the memory card reader
Using LightScribe Technology
Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive
What is LightScribe?
Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint
Using the Remote Control
Accessing Support on the Web
Using the Help and Support Center
Getting More Information
Finding Guides on the Web
Using HP Advisor Software
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder
Finding Onscreen Guides
2 Click All Programs 3 Click User Guides
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
28 Getting Started features vary by model
Troubleshooting Computer Problems
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Possible solution
Symptom
Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact
disk drive error
Screen Resolution
Power
Display monitor
Symptom
Possible solution
Keyboard and mouse with cable
Symptom
Possible solution For a mouse with a roller ball
Wireless keyboard and mouse
cleaning
Possible solution Check for these problems
Resynchronize the keyboard and mouse to the receiver
Wireless keyboard and mouse continued
Symptom
Possible solution
Possible solution
Wireless keyboard and mouse continued
Symptom
Audio and speakers
then click Open Volume Mixer
Symptom
Possible solution
Possible solution
Internet access
Symptom
CD and DVD drives
Internet access continued
Symptom
Possible solution
Possible solution
CD and DVD drives continued
Symptom
Select Search automatically for updated driver
Update Driver Software
Video
Needed To Display
Possible solution
Hardware installation
Symptom
Performance
Hardware installation continued
Symptom
Possible solution
Bluetooth Devices
Wireless devices
check mark in the My device is set up and ready to
Remove
Memory card reader
Remote control
Symptom
Possible solution
Memory card reader continued
Software Troubleshooting
Software repair overview
Updating drivers
3 Click System protection
Microsoft System Restore
3 Choose System protection, System Restore, and then click Next
2 Click Software Program Reinstallation
Software program and hardware driver reinstallation
Maintenance tasks
Maintenance
Weekly
Monthly
Creating system recovery discs
Creating data backup discs
Cleaning the computer and monitor
Keeping the Computer Free of Dust, Dirt, and Heat
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse
System Recovery
Cleaning the computer vents
System recovery options
Creating recovery discs
Choosing recovery discs
To create recovery discs
System recovery at system startup
System recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu
Starting system recovery from user-created recovery discs
Additional Troubleshooting
Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure
Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools
3 Under Action Center, click Find and fix problems troubleshooting
Off, See turning off computer
see monitor documentation, onscreen 26 drivers, update
Index
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System Restore, Microsoft 46 system recovery discs, making 49
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Page
How you can help
Please don’t disable the power settings
What we’ve done
Recycle your old computer Don’t use a screen saver