Quick Start Guide

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
Finding more information ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Important BIOS settings ........................................................................................................................................ 2
If you encounter issues .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Performing basic troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 3
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video ................................................................ 3
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic rear panel LEDs and
audible codes .................................................................................................................... 4
HP Support Assistant ........................................................................................................ 4
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................... 4
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............... 5
Before you call for support ............................................................................................... 5
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 ........................................................ 6
Creating recovery media ................................................................................. 7
System Restore ............................................................................................. 10
System Recovery .......................................................................................... 10
Using, updating, and maintaining your PC .......................................................................................................... 13
2 Getting Started in Windows 10 ...................................................................................................................... 14
Activating and customizing the software ........................................................................................................... 14
Activating the Windows Operating System ...................................................................................... 14
Downloading Windows updates ........................................................................................................ 14
Customizing the monitor display ...................................................................................................... 14
Turning o the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Finding more information .................................................................................................................................... 15
Important BIOS settings ...................................................................................................................................... 15
If you encounter issues ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Performing basic troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 16
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video .............................................................. 16
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