Hp Desktop Computer Bedienungsanleitung

Getting Started

6 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting a stereo-speaker systemTo connect active speakers, such as left/right stereo speakers or a 2.1 sy

Setting Up Your Computer 7Connecting to a NetworkThis section describes connecting to a network through a wired or wireless connection. Setting up a w

8 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting a Modem(Select models only)The modem connects the computer to the telephone line. Use it to conne

Setting Up Your Computer 9Video input with audioIcon/Label Description and functionS-Video S-video In connector to connect video input from a TV set-t

10 Getting Started (features vary by model)A/V In Audio 2 LSecondary left audio input connector (white).NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to

Setting Up Your Computer 11Connecting the TV signal source coaxial cable (no set-top box)To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV sig

12 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting the TV signal source with a set-top box and using S-video or composite video cable to the comput

Setting Up Your Computer 13Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster(Select models only)If you have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can cont

14 Getting Started (features vary by model)

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 15Turning On Your Computer for theFirst TimeAfter you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you ar

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16 Getting Started (features vary by model)Turning Off the ComputerFor best results when using Windows Vista, do not shut down the computer except whe

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 17Automatic Sleep or Hibernate modeYou can set the computer to go into Sleep or Hibernate mode automatical

18 Getting Started (features vary by model)5 In the left panel, click Change when the computer sleeps.6 For Sleep mode, select an option from the Put

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 192 To connect to the Internet: Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip thi

20 Getting Started (features vary by model)Using wireless security featuresWhen you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enabl

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 21Selecting the MicrophoneThe microphone connector on your computer is ready to use. If you have more than

22 Getting Started (features vary by model)Protecting Your ComputerProtect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 23Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it

24 Getting Started (features vary by model)Installing critical security updatesAdditional updates to the operating system and other software may have

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 25Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks.

Table of Contents iiiTable of ContentsSetting Up Your Computer... 1Checking th

26 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting USB devicesConnect USB peripheral devices to the computer by using any available USB connector.

Special Features of Your Computer 27Special Features of Your ComputerUsing the Memory Card Reader(Select models only)Your computer may come with a mul

28 Getting Started (features vary by model)Memory card reader (example)The activity light (A) blinks to indicate that the computer is accessing the me

Special Features of Your Computer 29Using a Vertical CD/DVD Drive(Select models only)Your computer may have an optical disc drive that is installed in

30 Getting Started (features vary by model)Using LightScribe Technology(Select models only)The following section provides instructions for making a di

Special Features of Your Computer 318 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue.9 Under Step 3: Edit Layout:a Select a layout sty

32 Getting Started (features vary by model)HP Easy Backup(HP Elite Series models only)HP Easy Backup makes it easy to protect your treasured photos, m

Special Features of Your Computer 33Using Software (Select models only)Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs

34 Getting Started (features vary by model)HP Total Care Advisor(select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want available on your deskto

Getting More Information 35Getting More InformationUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center(Select models only)Information about your computer is in

iv Getting Started (features vary by model)Troubleshooting and Maintenance... 39Troubleshoot

36 Getting Started (features vary by model)Finding Onscreen Guides(Select models only)You can find onscreen guides for your computer in the User Guide

Getting More Information 37Using HP Total Care Advisor SoftwareHP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health inf

38 Getting Started (features vary by model)

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39Troubleshooting and MaintenanceThis section contains: Troubleshooting tables in “Troubleshooting Computer Problems”

40 Getting Started (features vary by model)Computer does not startSymptom Possible solutionComputer will not turn on or start.Ensure that the cables c

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41PowerSymptom Possible solutionError message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error.When drive activit

42 Getting Started (features vary by model)HDMI-connected display produces no sound.If you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (select models o

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 43Keyboard and mouse (with cable)Symptom Possible solutionKeyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the compu

44 Getting Started (features vary by model)Cursor responds slowly, moves only vertically or horizontally, or does not track smoothly.For a mouse with

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 45Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not detected. (continued)B Resynchronize the keyboard and mouse to th

Setting Up Your Computer 1Setting Up Your ComputerFollow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer: 1 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the

46 Getting Started (features vary by model)Wireless keyboard or mouse does not work or is not detected. (continued) 3 Check that the mouse is on (B),

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 47Audio and speakersSymptom Possible solutionNo sound is produced. If you use an HDMI connector on the graphics card (

48 Getting Started (features vary by model)Volume is very low or unsatisfactory.Make sure you connected the speakers to the Audio Out (lime green) con

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 49Internet accessSymptom Possible solutionI cannot connect to the Internet.Contact your ISP for assistance.Verify that

50 Getting Started (features vary by model)CD and DVD playersSymptom Possible solutionThe CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it takes too long to

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 51I cannot create (record) adisc.Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray.Verify

52 Getting Started (features vary by model)I cannot create (record) adisc. (continued)If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 53Hardware installationSymptom Possible solutionA new device is not recognized as part of the system.Install the devic

54 Getting Started (features vary by model)A device does not work after installing a new device.To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 55PerformanceSymptom Possible solutionComputer displays a processor speed that is lower than expected. This happens wh

2 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting other devices to the computer(Select models only) Connect the main hardware devices, such as the

56 Getting Started (features vary by model)Remote controlSymptom Possible solutionRemote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control (sel

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 57Repairing Software ProblemsYour computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal ope

58 Getting Started (features vary by model)4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b).5 Click the Driver tab.6 To update a dri

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 59Software program and hardware driver reinstallationIf an individual factory-installed software program or hardware d

60 Getting Started (features vary by model)MaintenanceThis section includes information about tasks you can perform to help ensure trouble-free operat

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 61Creating data backup discsUse CD or DVD recording (or burning) software that is installed on your computer to create

62 Getting Started (features vary by model)Cleaning the computer and monitor1 Unplug the computer from its power source.2 Unplug the monitor from its

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 63System RecoverySystem recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have

64 Getting Started (features vary by model)The number of discs in the recovery disc set depends on your computer model (typically 1–3 DVD discs). The

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 657 Click Next at the next screen that prompts you to do so.Your computer restarts.8 When prompted to perform a system

Setting Up Your Computer 3Keyboard (PS/2 connector).Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB con

66 Getting Started (features vary by model)Starting system recovery from recovery discsThis section contains the procedure for performing a system rec

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure1 At the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, follow the onscreen setup instru

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Index 69IndexAantivirus, installing program 25audio connectorAudio Line In 5Audio Line Out 5audio input, left and right connectors 10Bbackup 61buttons

70 Getting Started (features vary by model)HHDMI, hearing sound from the display 42headphonesconnecting 6connector 5Help and Support 35Hibernate mode

Index 71Uupdatedrivers 57system 23Windows Vista 23user accounts, creating 25Vvideo cables for TV 8volume, adjusting in Windows Vista 20WWEP 20Windows

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4 Getting Started (features vary by model)Connecting Speakers or Microphone This section describes connecting speakers, headphones, or a microphone to

Setting Up Your Computer 5Connecting speakersSpeakers are available separately, or included with the monitor. Your computer supports only active (powe