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Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 10
... the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer.
NOTE: If your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs.
To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support).
After...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 14
... the front bezel by inserting the three tabs into the slots on the computer, and then close the bezel door until it locks in place.
If you have more than one CD/DVD drive to install, repeat this step. However, instead of moving "Lever A", move "Lever B."
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Features may vary by model.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 16
... vary based on the CPU used in your computer.
Removing the memory
1. Remove any media or storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and USB.
2. Close all programs, and then shut down your operating system.
3. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all attached cables from the back of the computer.
Memory Compatibility
Verify that the memory installed is compatible with this...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18
... computer.
2. Holding the memory card by the edges, press the card into the socket. Make sure the memory card is pressed completely into the socket, and then gently push down on the card until it snaps in place.
3. If you are replacing more than one memory card, repeat step 2 for each memory card.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 19
7. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer.
Troubleshooting
If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it back on:
1. Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord.
2. Open up the memory compartment and make sure the memory card is firmly seated.
3. To install the memory card correctly, make sure it is inserted all the way into...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 23
... the specifications of the original part.
1. Locate where the card will be seated inside the computer.
2. Insert the add-in card into the slot on the motherboard, making sure it is firmly seated in place.
3. If the auxiliary power cable was removed, reconnect it to the motherboard.
Features may vary by model.
Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 7
...Type of information
Where to find
● Set up your computer.
Quick Setup (this Guide)
● Use the computer. ● Connect to the Internet.
Quick Setup (this Guide)
● Recover factory settings.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide on your computer. At the bottom of your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals.
● See how-to videos about...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 9
... well. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to the computer.
3. Download and install operating system updates. a. Find out what operating system and version your computer is currently running. (Click Start > Control Panel and double-click System. The operating system and version are shown under Windows edition.) b. Open...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 10
...Select your computer operating system. g. Click Download next to each update you wish to download. h. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each downloaded update. 4. Look in the computer box for additional printed details or updates. 5. Read the Safety and Regulatory Information document in the HP User Manuals folder. 6. Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for proper workstation setup, posture...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 23
... network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so might damage the network adapter.
Run the wireless setup wizard:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center.
2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 24
..., to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft System Restore
If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually.
NOTE: Always use this System...
Quick Setup Guide - Page 25
... the program you want to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers.
To uninstall a program: 1. Close all software programs and folders. 2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. Under Programs, click...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only) - Page 18
... your Internet connection type. Your computer might have a dial-up modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). A modem uses a standard telephone cable, whereas the network adapter uses a network cable, to connect to a local area network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 2
... the U.S. and other countries.
Not all features are available in all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 5
... to Setup Utility, Administrator password BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Computer viruses
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 10
... Update Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, select Roll Back Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 11
... be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows.
To check the list of installable programs or to reinstall a program in the HP Recovery Manager:
1. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to continue.
2. Select Drivers and Applications Reinstall. A list of programs opens...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 12
3 System recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in the computer accessory box, and any software programs ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 14
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9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovery media
Recovery media can be created on either blank DVD discs or a USB flash drive (one or the other, but not both). Create recovery media from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. This image contains the operating system and software program files that were originally installed on your computer at the factory. You can...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide - Page 16
... cleanup
Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your computer.
Software updates
Use Windows Update to fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Windows Update
Run Windows Update monthly to install updates.
Yearly
System Recovery
In time, your system might still get bogged...