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