HP QU156AAR#ABA User Manual

Getting Started

3 Setting up your computer❑Follow the steps in the setup documentation included with your computer.❑ Place the computer so that all ventilation openin

Computer risk Computer featureUnauthorized access to dataand ongoing threats to thecomputerFirewall software●Windows 7 includes firewall software prei

◦ For a wired network connection, connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to a network router orLAN device.◦For a wireless network connection, u

◦ Sign up with an Internet service provider (ISP). If you already have an account with an ISP, skip thisstep and follow the instructions provided by t

Computer orientationYour HP TouchSmart PC can be tilted from the stand, within the range of –5 degrees to 30 degrees.If the computer is wall-mounted (

Connecting a game consoleSelect HP TouchSmart PC models onlySome computer models allow you to use your system as a high-resolution monitor for gaming.

Using the remote control in gaming modeUse the A/V source button on your remote control to toggle between source modes: PC mode andgaming mode. If u

Adjusting settings with onscreen display (game console modelsonly)HP TouchSmart PCs with the game console option include an onscreen display (OSD) but

Your HP TouchSmart PC features audio connectors (headphone and Audio Out ) that are optimized forBeats Audio™ headphones and external audio systems (p

Locate the HP TouchSmart PC in the room to minimize glare from the screen. You can also reduce glare bytilting the screen.The HP TouchSmart screen can

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4 Troubleshooting and maintenanceRefer to the documentation provided by the product manufacturer for information about peripheral-specificproblems, su

PowerSymptom Possible solutionError message:Invalid systemdisk or Non-System disk orDisk error.When drive activity stops, remove the disc, and then pr

Keyboard and mouse (with cable)Symptom Possible solutionKeyboardcommands andtyping are notrecognized by thecomputer.Use the mouse to turn off the comp

Symptom Possible solutionCursor respondsslowly, movesonly vertically orhorizontally, ordoes not tracksmoothly.For a mouse with a roller ball:●Clean th

Keyboard and mouse (wireless)Symptom Possible solutionWirelesskeyboard ormouse doesnot work or isnot detected.● Ensure that you are using the wireless

Speakers and soundSymptom Possible solutionVolume is verylow orunsatisfactory.Ensure that you connected the speakers to the Audio Out connector on the

Symptom Possible solutionCannot connect tothe Internet.For Windows 7:1. Tap the Start button, tap Control Panel, tap Action Center, and then tapTroubl

Symptom Possible SolutionNo Signalmessage appearson the display.●Ensure that the gaming device is on.●Make sure the HDMI cable is connected from the g

Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new onedoes not solve your problem:1. Tap

To add restore points manually:1. Close all open programs.2. Tap the Start button, tap Computer, tap Properties, and then tap System protection.3. Und

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To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager:1. Tap the Start button, tap All Programs, tap Recovery Manager, and then tap Recovery Manager.2. Ta

System Recovery In time, your system might still get bogged down, depending on the computer usage.Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating s

Cleaning the keyboard andmouseWhen cleaning the keyboard keys, use a low setting on a battery-powered vacuumcleaner, to avoid removing key caps and sp

NOTE:Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of MicrosoftWindows.You must choose one of the following metho

If the computer is working and Windows 7 is responding, use these steps to perform a System Recovery.1. Turn off the computer.2. Disconnect all periph

If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working, follow these steps to perform a System Recovery.1. Turn off the computer. If necessary, p

To perform a System Recovery using recovery media:1. If the computer is working, create a backup DVD, or backup USB flash drive, containing all the da

Choosing recovery media●To create recovery discs, your computer must have a DVD writer, and you must use only high-quality blankDVD+R or DVD-R discs.N

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1 Getting informationType of information Where to find● Set up your computer. Setup documentation included with your computer.● See how-to videos abou

Type of information Where to find●Get up-to-date informationand help from the Windowscommunity.www.hp.com/support/consumer-forum● Connect to a TV. Set

WARNING! To prevent direct exposure to a laser beam, do not try to open theenclosure of the CD or DVD drives.NOTE:Some features might not be available

2 FeaturesFeatures vary by model.The HP TouchSmart PC is a touch-enabled high-performance computer built into a high-definition widescreendisplay. The

◦ View all applications and website shortcuts by tapping the Quick Launch button.◦Size application views to full screen, partial screen, or icon.● Web