HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Tower PC User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

Table of contents

1 Getting started in Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................... 1

Activating and customizing the software .............................................................................................................. 1

Activating the Windows operating system ......................................................................................... 1

Downloading Windows 7 updates ....................................................................................................... 1

Installing or upgrading device drivers ................................................................................................ 1

Customizing the monitor display ........................................................................................................ 2

Turning o the computer ....................................................................................................................................... 2

If you encounter issues .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Performing basic troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 2

Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video ................................................................ 2

Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and

audible codes .................................................................................................................... 3

HP Support Assistant ........................................................................................................ 3

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................... 3

Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ............................................................ 4

How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ..................................... 4

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device .......................... 4

Before you call for support ............................................................................................... 5

Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 ........................................................ 6

Creating recovery media ................................................................................. 6

System Restore ............................................................................................... 9

System Recovery ............................................................................................ 9

Using, updating, and maintaining your PC .......................................................................................................... 12

2 Getting started in Windows 8 ........................................................................................................................ 13

Activating and customizing the software ........................................................................................................... 13

Activating the Windows operating system ....................................................................................... 13

Downloading Windows 8 updates ..................................................................................................... 13

Customizing the monitor display ...................................................................................................... 13

Turning o the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 14

If you encounter issues ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Performing basic troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 14

Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video .............................................................. 14

Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and

audible codes .................................................................................................................. 15

HP Support Assistant ...................................................................................................... 15