HP COMPAQ DX2450, COMPAQ DX2400, COMPAQ DX2390 User Manual
Quick Setup & Getting Started
Business PCs
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Quick Setup & Getting Started
Business PCs
First Edition (February 2008)
Document Part Number: 464061-001
About This Book
Accessing User Guides and HP Insight Diagnostics
HP user guides and HP Insight Diagnostics are available on the hard drive (some
models) and are also available at
To access HP user guides:
Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals.
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To access HP Insight Diagnostics:
Refer to Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics in this guide.
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Notices
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
http://www.hp.com/support.
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Table of contents
Quick Setup & Getting Started
Installing and Customizing the Software ......................................................... 1
Installing the Operating System ................................................... 1
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates ................................... 1
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers ......................................... 2
Customizing the Monitor Display .................................................. 2
Protecting the Software .................................................................................. 2
HP Backup and Recovery Manager ............................................................... 2
HP Insight Diagnostics .................................................................................... 3
Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics ................................................ 3
Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4
Turning Off the Computer ............................................................................... 5
Finding More Information ................................................................................ 5
Accessing the User Guides .......................................................... 6
Before You Call for Technical Support ........................................................... 6
Helpful Hints ................................................................................................... 8
Basic Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 9
Solving General Problems ............................................................ 9
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ..................................... 12
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and
Audible Codes ............................................................................ 14
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