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HP (Hewlett-Packard) H2M40AA#ABA manual

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    D I SP LA Y A A VG A G G DV D I HD M I- D D VI D D VG A A- G G V DV I H DM I H 1 2” (30cm)[...]

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    http://www.hp.c om/go/contactHP http://welcome.hp .com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html[...]

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    Copyright and License © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to chang e without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an [...]

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    1 Getting information Type of information Where to find ● Set up you r compute r. Quick Setup (t his Guide) ● Use the comp uter. ● Connect to th e Internet. Quick Setup (t his Guide) ● Recover factory settings. Troubleshootin g and Maintena nce Guide on your co mputer. At the bottom of your screen, click on Start , then click HP Help and Su[...]

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    Type of information Where to find ● Find comp uter warra nty information. ● Get technical support. Limited Warr anty and Support Guide or the Warranty and S upport Information inc luded with your computer. Or Click Start , click All Programs , and t hen click HP User Manuals . ● Get up-to-date information and help from the Windo ws community.[...]

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    2 Setting up your computer WARNING! To reduce the risk of electr ic al shock or damage to your equipment: • Place the computer in a location away from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These can increase the inside temperatur e, or can cause fire or electrocution. • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important[...]

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    d. Select Download dri vers and software (and firmware) , type your computer model name and number in the product f ield, and press Enter. e. If necessary, select your computer model from Product search results . f. Select your computer operating system. g. Click Download next to each update you wish to download. h. Follow the on-screen instruction[...]

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    NOTE: Online Services provides a list of ISPs; however, you might choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this computer. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the I SP. 3. Using your Internet connection through your ISP, open a web browser and browse the Internet. NOTE: If you have issues connecting to the[...]

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    3 Setting up additional features Using Beats Audio™ (select models only) Your HP TouchSmart PC feat ures audio connectors (h eadphone and Aud io Out ) that are optimized for Beats Audio™ headphones and external aud io systems (purchased separately). Select HP TouchS mart PC models also in clude four Beats- optimized internal speakers and a Beat[...]

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    3. On the Playback tab, look for th e Default Device. It may display a green circle with a checkmark i n it. If the Default Device is one of the following, th en your HDMI monitor is already activated : ● NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only) ● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only) ● Realtek HDMI Output Click the Cance l [...]

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    NVIDIA graphics cards 1. Right-click an empty a rea of the d esktop, an d then cli ck NVIDIA Control Panel . The View Selectio n window open s. 2. In the Selecting a Task area on the left, under Display , cli ck Change resolu tion . The Change resolut ion window opens. 3. If your HP computer is conn ected to an HP monitor, make su re that the Show [...]

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    monitor setup (or for three monitors), and proceed to the instructions for ATI Eyefinity Catalyst™ setup. 1. Verify that the PC is set up according to the instructions in the setup view. Do not power on the PC or mon itor. 2. Connect the monitors to an available display connector on the back of the PC. The monitor’s connection type mu st match [...]

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    4 Maintaining your computer Cleaning procedures Keeping your computer system free o f dust, dirt, and heat wil l prolong its life. ● Dust, pet hair, and other particles can build up, creating a bl anket effect; as a result, compo nents can overheat or, in the case of the keyboard and mouse, not work sm oothly and effectiv ely. ● Check your s ys[...]

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    5 Troubleshooting Refer to the documentation provided by the product manufactur er for information about peripheral-s pecific problems, s uch as issu es with a monitor or a printer. The following tables present some issues you might encounter while installing, startin g up, or using your comput er and possible solutions. For more information or for[...]

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    Symptom Possible solution Computer see ms to be locked up and is not responding. Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs no t responding, or restart the computer : 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+De lete keys on the k eyboard simultaneo usly. 2. Click Start Task Manager . 3. Select t he program that is not responding, and then click End T ask . If[...]

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    Power Symptom Possible solution Computer doe s not turn off when the Power button is presse d. Press an d hold the Power button until the computer tu rns off. Check Power Settings. Computer s huts down automatically. ● The computer might be in an exc eedingly hot e nvironment. Let it c ool down. ● Ensure that com puter air vents are not block e[...]

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    Keyboard and mouse (general) Symptom Possible solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer . Use the mouse to turn off the computer, unpl ug and reconn e ct the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then restart your computer. Mouse (with cab le) does not work or is not detect ed. Unplug and reconnect th e mouse ca [...]

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    Keyboard and mouse (wireless) Symptom Possible solution Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not detected. ● Ensure that you are us ing the wireless keyboa rd or wi reless mouse with in range of the receiver, approximately 3 met ers ( 10 fe et) for normal use, and within 30 c m (12 inche s) duri ng initial setu p or for re- synchronizat[...]

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    Speakers and sound Symptom Possible solution No sound is produced . For Windows 7: 1. Click Start , click Control Pane l , click Action Center , and th en click Troubl eshooti ng . 2. Under Hardware a nd Sound , click Troubleshoo t and audio pla yback . If you use an High-Definitio n Multime dia Interfa ce (HDMI) co nnector on the g raphics card (s[...]

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    Symptom Possible solution I cannot conn ect to the Internet. For Windows 7: 1. Click Start , click Control Pane l , click Action Center , and th en click Troubl eshooti ng . 2. Under Network and Internet , click Connect to the Internet . Verify that you a re using the prop er cables for your Internet connection type. Your computer m ight have a dia[...]

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    Updatin g device drivers Complete th e followi ng procedu re to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new o ne does not solve your pro blem: 1. Click Start . 2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Ma nager to open the Device Manager window. 3. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the [...]

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    Software program and hardware driver reinstallation If any of your fa ctory-installed software pro grams or har dware drivers are dama ged, you can reinstall it by usin g the Recovery Manager program (select models only). NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Mana ger program to reinstall so ftware progra ms that came on CDs or DVDs included in the compute[...]

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    6 Support information Ways to get help Easy to reach. Easy to use. Award-winn ing HP Customer Support is our promise to help you get the most from your comput er. Whether with tools located on your computer, from information on th e web, by phone, or through your local retailer, you’ll find what you need. Before contacting the HP Customer Care Ce[...]

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    Phone assistance to get you up and running is covered for thirty (30) days from the time you purchased your computer. After th irty (30) da ys, there may be a charge, but the helpful support is still available. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to be repaired or to have parts replaced, you have two choices: ● You can easily repl[...]

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    Printed in The po we r to make a change Thank you for your purchase. H P is dedicated to producing the highest quality, best performing, and easi est to use computers in the world. HP also designed this product with the environmen t in mind. But to reduce its impact even further, we need your help. Let’s work together to make a change. Ho w you c[...]