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To customize the Desktop: 1. Click the Desktop app on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Personalize to change display settings. Turning off the computer To properly turn off the computer, shut down the operating system software. 1. Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, and then click Settings. 2. Click the Power icon, and then click Shut down. If you encounter issues There are several means to diagnose and resolve potential issues. HP provides several proprietary diagnostics tools but recommends a sequential troubleshooting approach, from the most basic root cause to the more complex. 1. Visual inspection 2. Blink or beep codes 3. HP Support Assistant troubleshooter 4. HP PC Hardware Diagnostics 5. HP Support 6. System restore 7. System recovery Performing basic troubleshooting Perform the troubleshooting procedures in this section in the order presented, until your issue is resolved. You can find additional troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) available at http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, enter the model number of the computer, and click Search. Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is always voltage applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of system board or component damage, always disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer. If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: 1. Be sure that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet. 2. Check to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is set to the appropriate voltage for your region (115 V or 230 V). 3. Check to see that the computer is on (the power light is on). 4. Check to see that the monitor is on (the monitor light is on). 5. Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim. 14 Chapter 2 Getting started in Windows 8

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To customize the Desktop:
1.
Click the Desktop app on the Start screen.
2.
Right-click on the desktop, and then click
Personalize
to change display settings.
Turning off the computer
To properly turn off the computer, shut down the operating system software.
1.
Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, and then click
Settings
.
2.
Click the
Power
icon, and then click
Shut down
.
If you encounter issues
There are several means to diagnose and resolve potential issues. HP provides several proprietary
diagnostics tools but recommends a sequential troubleshooting approach, from the most basic root cause to
the more complex.
1.
Visual inspection
2.
Blink or beep codes
3.
HP Support Assistant troubleshooter
4.
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
5.
HP Support
6.
System restore
7.
System recovery
Performing basic troubleshooting
Perform the troubleshooting procedures in this section in the order presented, until your issue is resolved.
You can find additional troubleshooting information in the comprehensive
Maintenance and Service Guide
(English only) available at
support
. Select
Find your product
, enter the model number of
the computer, and click
Search
.
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video
CAUTION:
When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is always voltage applied to the
system board. To reduce the risk of system board or component damage, always disconnect the power cord
from the power source before opening the computer.
If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general
suggestions before taking further action:
1.
Be sure that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.
2.
Check to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is set to the appropriate voltage for your
region (115 V or 230 V).
3.
Check to see that the computer is on (the power light is on).
4.
Check to see that the monitor is on (the monitor light is on).
5.
Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.
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Chapter 2
Getting started in Windows 8