Troubleshooting and support

Chapter 5

Support process

If you have a problem, follow these steps:

1.Check the documentation that came with the HP All-in-One.

2.Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features:

Fast access to qualified online support specialists

Software and driver updates for the HP All-in-One

Valuable HP All-in-One and troubleshooting information for common problems

Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you register the HP All-in-One

3.Call HP support. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language.

HP support by phone

For a list of support phone numbers, see the inside back cover of this guide.

Phone support period

Placing a call

After the phone support period

Phone support period

One year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). To determine the duration of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to www.hp.com/support. Standard phone company charges apply.

Placing a call

Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP All-in-One. Be prepared to provide the following information:

Model number (located on the label on the front of the HP All-in-One)

Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the HP All-in-One)

Messages that appear when the situation occurs

Answers to these questions:

Has this situation happened before?

Can you re-create it?

Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this situation began?

Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, HP All-in-One was moved, etc.)?

After the phone support period

After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be available at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.

Additional warranty options

Extended service plans are available for the HP All-in-One at additional costs. Go

to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the extended service plans.

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