HP Pavilion 23-p100 Getting Started Guide - 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 off 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 off 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 v