1 Getting Started in Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................ | 1 |
Activating and customizing the software .............................................................................................. | 1 |
Activating the Windows operating system ........................................................................... | 1 |
Downloading Windows 7 updates ........................................................................................ | 1 |
Installing or upgrading device drivers .................................................................................. | 1 |
Customizing the monitor display .......................................................................................... | 2 |
Turning off the computer ...................................................................................................................... | 2 |
Finding more information ...................................................................................................................... | 2 |
If you encounter issues ........................................................................................................................ | 2 |
Performing basic troubleshooting ........................................................................................ | 3 |
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video .................................................. | 3 |
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and | |
audible codes ...................................................................................................... | 4 |
HP Support Assistant .......................................................................................... | 4 |
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................... | 4 |
Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .............................................. | 4 |
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ....................... | 4 |
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device ............ | 4 |
Before you call for technical support ................................................................... | 5 |
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 .......................................... | 6 |
Creating recovery media .................................................................... | 7 |
System Restore ................................................................................ | 10 |
System Recovery ............................................................................. | 10 |
Using, updating, and maintaining your PC ......................................................................................... | 13 |
2 Getting Started in Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................... | 14 |
Activating and customizing the software ............................................................................................ | 14 |
Activating the Windows Operating System ........................................................................ | 14 |
Downloading Windows 8 updates ...................................................................................... | 14 |
Customizing the monitor display ........................................................................................ | 15 |
Turning off the computer .................................................................................................................... | 15 |
Finding more information .................................................................................................................... | 15 |
If you encounter issues ...................................................................................................................... | 15 |
Performing basic troubleshooting ...................................................................................... | 16 |
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video ................................................ | 16 |
