HP Pavilion PC User’s Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System ............................................. 1 Chapter 3 Operating Your Computer ...................................... 13 Finding a Place for Your Computer............................................. 1 Learning Computer Basics.......................................................... 14 Putting Your Computer Together ................................................ 2 Turning Off Your Computer........................................................
Chapter 4 Running Programs and Creating Files .........................25 Running Software Programs .......................................................26 Using Documents and Folders ...................................................27 Adding New Software Programs to Your Computer .............29 Removing Programs from Your Computer ..............................29 Removing Icons from the Windows 95 Desktop...................30 Adding More Memory.........................................................
1 Setting Up Your System Thank you for choosing a Hewlett-Packard Pavilion PC. To maximize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up and use your system properly. Finding a Place for Your Computer Keep these recommendations in mind when you choose a place for your computer: ◆ Choose a room that is dry, clean, and well ventilated. ◆ Place the computer on a strong, flat surface with enough space to move the mouse around.
Putting Your Computer Together For step-by-step instructions on putting your computer together, refer to the Welcome Poster that came in your computer box. You’ll notice that the colors of the cable plugs match the colors of the connector labels on the back of your computer. When in doubt, match the colors. Getting Comfortable Refer to the manual Working in Comfort With Your HP Computer Equipment, which was provided with your HP Pavilion PC, for important ergonomic information.
Your System is Working When you first turn on your computer, a series of startup screens, including a mouse tutorial, appears, and then you see the Microsoft® Windows® 95 desktop. Your computer is now set up. Double-click the Free Game icon on the desktop. In addition to giving you a free game, this procedure will guide you through the steps necessary to register. It is important to register with HP, so that you can be notified of changes and updates for your HP Pavilion PC.
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2 Starting Out with HP To help you get started, HP provides simple solutions for discovering your software, learning Windows 95, getting support, and using the Internet. The following table describes these solutions. Note: Your computer is shipped with Windows 95. Hewlett-Packard does not support Windows NT on the Pavilion. Topic HP Solution What It Does Discovering your software My Software This folder contains descriptions of various preinstalled applications HP provides on your PC.
My Software Folder Your HP Pavilion PC comes with a number of preinstalled software programs. The programs vary, depending on which system you purchased. To see what programs you have and run them: 1 Double-click the My Software folder on your Windows 95 desktop. 2 To run a program, double-click the program’s icon in the My Software window. Note: You can also run all of these preinstalled programs (plus any new ones you install) from the Windows 95 Programs list.
Personal Guide For those who are new to Windows 95, Personal Guide provides an easy way to start using your HP Pavilion PC. It offers easy access to a variety of on-screen tutorials and multimedia demos that will help you get up and running quickly with your new computer. Start Personal Guide by double-clicking its icon on the Windows 95 desktop. To explore a Personal Guide category, click its button in the Personal Guide window.
Personal Guide Categories Organizing Your Files Helps you get acquainted with the Windows 95 desktop, creating folders, saving files, moving and removing documents, finding files, creating shortcuts, and using Windows Explorer. Managing Your Software Explains how to install and remove software, add software to the Start menu, prevent software from starting automatically, and start a DOS session.
Easy Internet Access HP has made it easy for you to explore the world of the Internet by providing: ◆ A customized Internet browser that points you to some of the most interesting sites on the Web. ◆ Free Internet access for up to 50 hours. E-mail is included and no credit card is needed! To launch the custom browser, press the Internet button on the keyboard or double-click the Internet Access icon on your desktop.
After you sign up, you will see the HP At Home Web site, which was created especially for HP Pavilion PC owners. It’s filled with questions and answers, tips, tricks, and activities for fun with your HP Pavilion PC. The custom browser provides direct links to popular sites on the Web, helps you search the Web for specific topics, lets you send and receive e-mail, and more. Even if you already have an Internet service provider and an e-mail address, you can still use the browser provided.
HP Support Center If you are having trouble learning a new software program or diagnosing a hardware problem, the HP Support Center is the place to go. Your support options, online documentation, tutorials, and system maintenance tools have been grouped in this one convenient location. To go to the Support Center, choose HP Support Center in the Start menu or double-click the icon on the desktop. Descriptions of HP Support Center options are listed on the following page.
HP Support Center Options Software Help Each software package shipped with your computer is listed here, along with its manual (if there is one), online Help, and a support phone number. Hardware Help Exactly what hardware makes up your system? What do you do when something isn’t working? How do you diagnose a problem? What is SystemWizard? Who do you call? This selection answers these questions and more. Pavilion Library Online manuals are found here.
3 Operating Your Computer The basics of operating your HP Pavilion PC are covered in this chapter: ◆ Learning computer basics ◆ Turning off your computer ◆ Suspending your computer ◆ Using the one-touch multimedia keyboard ◆ Using the Intel Connect™ phone and answering machine ◆ Using the fax machine Chapter 3 • Operating Your Computer 13
Learning Computer Basics General computer skills are not covered in this book. To learn computer basics, try the suggestions listed. What You May Want to Learn Where You Can Find It What your computer can do To see a demo, press the keyboard key with the Demo sticker on it. The key is Shortcut 3. How to get more practice using a mouse Solitaire or any of the games that came with your computer are a great way to practice pointing and clicking.
Tips 2 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. ◆ When you aren’t using them, return diskettes, CDs, and DVDs to their protective cases. 3 Click Shut Down (last item on the menu). 4 Click Yes. ◆ Be careful not to spill liquids on the keyboard. 5 Turn off your display. ◆ Keep magnetic material away from your computer and disks. Caution: Pressing the computer’s power button when software is running could corrupt your files.
Suspending Your Computer As an alternative to shutting down your computer, you can put your PC in Suspend mode. When you suspend your computer, it goes into a low-power state and your display is blank as if it’s turned off. The next time you use your computer, any applications, folders, and documents that were open before you suspended the computer will be ready and waiting for you.
Using the One-Touch Multimedia Keyboard You have a special multimedia keyboard that can: ◆ Start and stop your CD or DVD player, skip to different tracks, and eject the disk. ◆ Start a demo about your computer. ◆ Attach headphones. ◆ Adjust the volume on your speakers. ◆ Mute all sound on the computer. ◆ Play back your phone messages. ◆ Answer the phone. ◆ Connect you directly to the Internet (if your telephone line is connected to the computer). ◆ Set shortcuts to your favorite programs.
Phone This key works like a speakerphone button on a regular phone. Press Phone to start your phone software, and then dial a phone number. If someone is calling you, answer by pressing Phone. (For more information, see page 21.) Shortcut 1, Shortcut 2, Shortcut 3 Each of the three shortcut keys is pre-set to start a particular software program (Shortcut 3 is the Pavilion demo), but you can change these settings. For directions on changing the program connected to a shortcut key, see page 59.
Media Player These buttons work like the controls on an audio CD player. Use these buttons to open and close the carrier, to skip tracks, to pause, and to stop the CD player or DVD player. Mute Press Mute to turn off all sound on the computer. A Mute On indicator appears on your screen. To turn on the sound, again press the Mute button. If you want to affect only one specific sound (and not the whole system), double-click the Volume icon on the screen. Here, you can change individual sound levels.
For a full explanation of your phone operation, consult the online Intel Connect™ manual: 1 Double-click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop. 2 Click HP Pavilion Library. 3 Click Online Books. 4 Click Intel Connect™. To start the Intel Connect™ tutorial: 1 Start Intel Connect™. 2 Click the Intel Connect™ icon (located in the upper-left corner directly above the phone). 3 Select View Tutorial. 20 HP Pavilion PC User’s Guide Making a Phone Call 1 Press the Phone key on your multimedia keyboard.
2 Dial one of two ways: Either click the numbers on the phone handset or enter the numbers from the keyboard keypad. 3 When a person answers the phone, speak directly into the microphone. The microphone is located on the top of your display (HP Pavilion Multimedia Display) or is connected to your computer. 4 Press Phone again to hang up. Receiving a Phone Call Intel Connect™ must be running for you to receive a call. (That is, the program must be running in an open or minimized window.
Letting the Answering Machine Take Calls Keep Intel Connect™ running to answer calls (remember that more than one program can run simultaneously): 7 Click OK to return to the Intel Connect™ main window. Leave this program running and go ahead with your other computer activities. Note: If you want the answering machine to pick up calls without any ringing, click DND (Do Not Disturb) on the Intel Connect™ main window. 1 Press the Phone key on your multimedia keyboard. 2 Click Setup. 3 Click Ringing.
Note: Your version of Intel Connect™ may have Video Phone with Intel ProShare™ Technology (special video receive capability). If it does, a video button appears on the Main Menu. For more information, see the Intel Connect™ manual. 1 Double-click the HP Support Center Using the Fax Machine 3 Click Online Books. This section explains how to send a fax. Refer to the Intel Connect™ manual for instructions on: To access the Intel Connect™ manual: icon on the desktop. 2 Click HP Pavilion Library.
Sending a Fax There are two ways to compose a fax. You can type a message on the Quick Fax notepad, or you can fax a file from any program that can print. Sending a fax composed on the Quick Fax notepad 1 Start Intel Connect™ by pressing Phone on the keyboard. 2 Click Quick Fax on the Intel Connect™ main window. The Message Manager appears. 3 In the subject box, type the subject of the fax. 4 Click To: 5 Click Unlisted, and then fill in the name and fax number in the unlisted dialog box.
4 Running Programs and Creating Files This chapter helps you start using your software programs (also called applications).
Running Software Programs Your HP Pavilion PC comes with a number of preinstalled software programs. The programs vary, depending on which system you purchased. To see what programs you have and run them: 1 Double-click the My Software folder on your Windows 95 desktop. 2 Click an icon to see its description. 3 To run a program, double-click the program’s icon in the My Software window.
Using Documents and Folders If you want to make a separate copy of the document, click Save As (instead of Save) in step 2 and type a new name. Saving Documents For more instructions, complete the tutorial Managing Your Computer in Personal Guide. To initially save documents created by Windows 95 programs: Creating Folders 1 Click File (upper-left portion of window). To create folders: 2 Click Save. 1 Go to the place in which you want the folder 3 Select a folder in which to store the document.
6 Click elsewhere to end the procedure. 7 You can drag documents or other folders into the new folder. For more instructions, complete the online tutorial Managing Your Computer in Personal Guide. Finding Documents and Folders To find documents or folders on your computer: 1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. 2 Select Find. 3 Click Files or Folders. 4 Type all or part of the name of the document (or folder). 5 Click Find Now. The magnifying-glass animation means the search is in progress.
Adding New Software Programs to Your Computer There are two ways to install a new program: using the install utility that comes with the new program, or using the Add/Remove Programs utility in Windows 95. To install new programs by running Add/Remove Programs: 1 Put the CD in the media drive, or put the diskette in the diskette drive. 2 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. 3 Select Settings. 4 Click Control Panel. 5 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 6 Click Install. 7 Follow the on-screen directions.
To use the Windows 95 Add/Remove Programs utility: 1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. 2 Select Settings. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 5 Click the program you want to remove. 6 Click Add/Remove. 7 Click OK. 30 HP Pavilion PC User’s Guide Removing Icons from the Windows 95 Desktop There are two types of icons, and they are removed differently: ◆ Shortcut icons These are identified by an arrow in the lower-left corner of the icon. You can drag them to the Recycle Bin.
To remove program icons: 1 Make sure that all documents are saved and all programs are closed. Running MS-DOS Some software requires MS-DOS. To use MS-DOS: 2 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. 1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar. 3 Select Settings. 2 Click Shut Down. You are offered several 4 Click Control Panel. options. 5 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3 Choose Restart computer in MS-DOS mode. 6 Click Windows Setup. 4 Click Yes.
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5 Troubleshooting This chapter discusses your options for resolving problems you may have with your HP Pavilion PC: ◆ Fixing common problems ◆ Solving software issues ◆ Using system tools ◆ Using SystemWizard ◆ Calling HP support ◆ Using the HP Pavilion Recovery CD(s) Fixing Common Problems This section lists problems you might experience when using your computer. The problem is listed first, followed by the solution. Check to see whether your problem is listed. The list is in alphabetical order.
Answering machine The answering machine Answering machine The answering machine never answers the phone. grabs calls before I can answer the phone. Make sure that the software is running. (The screen with the phone should be in an open window.) If the software is running, make the following adjustments from the Intel Connect™ main window: ◆ Increase the number of rings before Intel Connect™ automatically answers: 1 Click Setup. 2 Click Answering.
Answering machine I can’t hear messages Answering machine I can’t hear messages as they are left. as they are played back. Check the following: Make the following adjustments: ◆ Make sure that the Screen button is lit on the Intel Connect™ main window. ◆ Make sure that the mute feature is not on. Press the keyboard Mute button until Mute Off appears on the screen. ◆ Make sure that the mute feature is not on. Press the keyboard Mute button repeatedly until Mute Off flashes on your screen.
Answering machine I can’t record an Display My display doesn’t work, even outgoing message. though the computer appears to work. Use the phone you connected to your computer, rather than the microphone in the display, to record the message. If you haven’t set up a phone on the computer, directions are on your Welcome Poster. ◆ Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the display. ◆ Make sure that the display is turned on—it has its own power switch.
Fax and phone I can’t dial out. Check to make sure that a phone cable connects from the back of the computer to the wall. The cable must be plugged into the rightmost socket on the computer. The left socket is there to plug in a phone if you want to. Fax and phone The message “Check error log” appears in the status window. Make the following adjustments, starting at the Intel Connect™ main window: 1 Click Setup. 2 Click Error Log. Fax and phone I can’t correct typing mistakes when dialing a phone number.
Fax and phone I can’t enter a name or a Keyboard My keyboard doesn’t work, even phone number in the To: box when composing a fax. though the computer and display seem to work. In the Message Manager window: 1 Click To: 2 Choose a name from the Address Book; or click Unlisted, and then enter a name and phone number. Fax and phone The Address Book dials the person’s business phone instead of the home phone (and vice versa). In the Address Book window: 1 Click Other Number.
◆ Make sure that you are in Windows 95, not MS-DOS. (The MS-DOS interface is a plain screen with a prompt that looks like this: C>) If you are in MS-DOS, type EXIT and press the Enter key. ◆ Does the pointer move on the screen when you move your mouse? If not, try this: 1 Remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse. 2 Clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth (not paper). 3 Use your finger to move the rollers in the Sound My computer doesn’t make any sound.
The Volume knob affects all sound on your computer, but each input can be turned up or down individually by adjusting the sound/mixer settings. To adjust the setting, double-click this icon and increase the sound for a single input. ◆ Your audio system may be muted. Press the Mute button on the keyboard. If the message Mute Off appears, you just turned off the mute feature; your system should now produce sound.
Speakerphone The volume is either Windows 95 I’m having trouble too loud or too soft. understanding Windows 95. ◆ Turn the Volume knob on the keyboard. ◆ You have Windows 95 tutorials on your computer. ◆ To set the sound on the phone only, double-click the Volume icon (located in the lower-right corner of your screen), choose the phone, and drag the volume bar upward or downward. Speakerphone I can’t hear the other person clearly or at all. ◆ Turn the Volume knob on the keyboard clockwise.
◆ The printed Microsoft book Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 is included with your computer. Windows 95 My taskbar disappeared. Windows 95 My program window 1 Point the cursor at the bottom of the screen. disappeared. Sometimes, when operating a program, you accidentally click outside the program’s work surface and switch to another program. Your program isn’t gone; it’s just underneath something else. Hold down the Alt key and press the Tab key to see all open programs, one at a time.
General problem I can’t turn on my computer at all. ◆ You should hear one beep; one beep indicates that your computer is operating properly. ◆ Make sure that the power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the computer. ◆ Make sure your display is plugged in, connected to your computer, and turned on. ◆ Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded, three-prong outlet. Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item (such as a lamp) into the outlet.
system startups, and the system not responding to your commands. Try resetting the system first (see below). If the problem persists, reload the software. (For HP software, use the Recovery CD(s) discussed on page 49.) A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord.
General problem A “Non-System Disk” General problem My computer is taking error occurred. longer to start up than it did before. If you have a diskette in the disk drive, remove the diskette, and then press any key to continue. ◆ Before you turn on the computer, remove any CD from the drive, so that the computer won’t have to spend time checking it. General problem I need more space on my disk. ◆ Run a hard disk space check (DriveSpace) to find out exactly how much space you have.
General problem I installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work. You can also read the online manuals provided by HP. To find these manuals: Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device. 1 Double-click the HP Support Center Solving Software Issues 2 Click HP Pavilion Library.
Note: The HP Pavilion Technical Guide is located on the HP At Home Web site (http://www.hp-at-home.com/). Using System Tools 2 Click HP Pavilion Library. Microsoft provides several utilities with Windows 95. HP took some of the commonly used utilities, grouped them, and added some additional utilities. The HP Support Center has links to these utilities and other diagnostic tools. To use the HP Support Center: 3 Click Online Books.
Utilities Available in the HP Support Center SystemWizard Detect, diagnose, and resolve problems with your computer hardware and software. Additional diagnostic databases can be downloaded toll-free by SystemWizard, if needed, to diagnose your problem. If it cannot identify the problem, SystemWizard calls HP (toll-free) and lets the HP support person know what you have tried to do so far. (The phone calls are for HP-supported products only.
Using SystemWizard Calling HP Support If you have a system component that isn’t working, and you tried the suggestions in this chapter, refer to SystemWizard. To locate SystemWizard: If you need further support, call the HP Customer Care Center (24 hours a day, 365 days a year). If you can, have your support ID number ready. To find your support ID number, either press Alt+Ctrl+S or: 1 Double-click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop. 2 Click System Maintenance. 3 Click SystemWizard.
Using the HP Pavilion Recovery CD(s) The HP Pavilion Recovery CD(s) are provided in case you accidentally lose system files or software that came with your computer. The CD(s) contain a copy of the software originally installed on your system and can be used only on an HP Pavilion PC. There are two ways to use the CD(s): ◆ You can restore the software that came with your system without reformatting the hard disk. ◆ You can reformat the hard disk and then restore all original software.
6 Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer These topics are covered in this chapter: ◆ Connecting Components to Your PC ◆ Using headphones ◆ Using your computer with your stereo system ◆ Replacing the battery ◆ Reconfiguring keyboard buttons and the display ◆ Adding more memory ◆ Installing an add-in board Your HP Pavilion PC comes with everything you need to get started right away. However, you may want to add a scanner or more memory at some point.
For more details on the topics in this chapter, check the section “HP Pavilion Library” in the HP Support Center on your computer. The following manuals, and other online manuals, can be found there: ◆ K56flex™ Fax/Modem User’s Guide The manufacturer’s manual for the K56flex™ modem. ◆ The ABCs of Windows 95 Some sections of this manual, such as “Making Your Own Network” or “A Bushel of Applets,” contain technical information. Warnings: The power supply is not userserviceable.
Connecting Components to Your PC Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (USB) Serial SERIAL This illustration points out all the connections on the back of your computer. You may need to refer to this drawing in case you ever move your computer and need to reconnect the components, or if you purchase new accessories.
Using Headphones The HP Pavilion one-touch multimedia keyboard is equipped with a standard mini (3.5mm) headphone jack. This jack supports most portable headphones. If you would like to use headphones equipped with the larger .25-inch phone jack, inexpensive adapters are available at most consumer electronics stores. To use the headphones, plug them into the outlet located on the side of the keyboard.
Using Your Computer with Your Stereo System Sending Output to a Stereo System Your computer can be connected to your stereo system for games or multimedia applications. Connect the line output from the audio card to any unused line-level input connector on the stereo system. Use a cable that has a 3.5mm stereo plug on one end and two RCA plugs on the other end. (You can buy such a cable at most consumer electronics stores.
2 Set recording properties for the desired recording quality. Be aware that the higher the recording quality, the larger the resulting file will be. A CD-quality recording requires approximately 11 MB per minute of recorded material. 3 Start the recorder by clicking the red button on the recorder. 4 Start the material to be recorded. The audio is now being saved on the hard drive as a .WAV file. 5 After the material has been recorded, stop the recorder and save the file.
Replacing the battery To replace the battery: 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. 2 Disconnect the power cord and modem cable. 3 Remove the computer cover according to the directions in the booklet Removing the Computer Covers. 4 If necessary, remove any full-length add-in cards to gain access to the socket. (See the next page for battery location.) 7 Install the new battery in the socket, observing the correct polarity. 8 Replace any components that were removed.
Card Slots (Top) ATX Power Connector PS Fan System Fan Connector Connector DIMM Socket 1 (64-bit, 168-pin module) Onboard ATI VGA Chipset Row 0 1 23 4 5 DIMM Socket 3 (64-bit, 168-pin module) Memory DIMM Socket 2 (64-bit, 168-pin module) Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB 1 Intel 440LX AGPset ImpactTV/2 Chip (TV OUTPUT) 1MB SGRAM 1MB SGRAM 1MB SGRAM 1MB SGRAM FS0 FS1 FS2 Bus Freq. CMOS Power (CR2032V Lithium Cell) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 Freq.
Reconfiguring Keyboard Buttons and the Display Reconfiguring Keyboard Buttons Five buttons on the keyboard are programmable. Four of these buttons can be completely reconfigured; the fifth button (Information) has two different options. The following four buttons on your keyboard can be reconfigured to start different applications.
7 When you turn off your computer (by clicking Start and then Shut Down), answer Yes to the question Would you like to save the new configuration? 3 Select the application you want to launch. 4 Click OK. 5 Close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the window. 8 You can attach one of the application stickers to the keyboard so you remember which application the key launches. The stickers are little icons of a globe, cards, a camera, an artist’s palette, and so on.
Adding More Memory Your motherboard contains two or three 168-pin DIMM sockets, depending on which model you have. A DIMM is a dual inline memory module. You can install these types of DIMMs in your system: HP Pavilion PCs with two DIMM sockets can support up to 256 MB of SDRAM and HP Pavilion PCs with three DIMM sockets can support up to 384 MB of SDRAM. Your HP Pavilion PC is shipped with one or more memory banks filled, but you can replace the existing DIMM(s) with higher capacity ones.
4 Holding the DIMM by its edges only, remove it from its antistatic packaging. A DIMM has two small notches on the lower edge that fit into raised bumps in the DIMM socket. 5 Hold the DIMM perpendicular to the socket, aligning the notches with the bumps. 6 Push straight down on top of the DIMM until it is fully seated in the socket. The retaining clips on the ends of the socket will automatically lock into position when the DIMM is fully inserted. 7 Replace the computer cover and reconnect your cables.
Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. Disconnect the power cord and modem cable. 2 Remove the computer cover. (See the booklet Removing the Computer Cover.) 3 Push down on the two retaining clips on the 4 Holding the DIMM by its edges only, lift it away from the socket. Store it in its antistatic packaging. 5 Replace the computer cover and reconnect your cables. 6 Run the BIOS Setup program to adjust your memory setting.
Installing Add-in Cards Installing a Card At some point, you may add an ISA or PCI card to your computer to accommodate a new component such as a scanner. Depending on which HP Pavilion PC model you purchased, the computer may have as many as five slots and connectors for installing new cards. To install a card: You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a medium flat-bladed screwdriver. You also need any software (for example, drivers) supplied with the card.
7 Remove the slot cover by inserting a screwdriver into the opening and rocking gently. Insert the screwdriver under the top edge of the slot cover and press down. 8 Hold the card by the top edge or upper corners, and position the board. Align the card with the card guides and firmly press the card into the expansion slot connector. (See the motherboard drawing on page 57 for location of expansion slots.
Troubleshooting hints specifically for ISA add-in cards can be found in the HP Pavilion Technical Manual located on the HP At Home Web site (http://www.hp-at-home.com/). Using the BIOS Setup Program The system BIOS (Basic Input Output System) on your computer has a built-in setup program that lets you control the special features of your computer. Configuration information stored in the BIOS includes the type of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and control for power management.
BIOS Settings The BIOS Setup program initially displays the Main Menu screen. In each screen, there are options for modifying the system configuration. Main Set up and modify basic options such as time, date, disk drives, and hard drives. Check the amount of system memory and extended memory here. Advanced Modify advanced features such as Plug and Play and memory settings. Configure your peripherals and check your CPU type and speed here.
Setting Auto Suspend in the BIOS 3 Press → to go to the Power menu. If you would like your computer to automatically go into Suspend mode after a long period of inactivity, you can enable the Auto Suspend feature. With Auto Suspend enabled, the computer will automatically re-suspend itself after it is awakened by an application. 4 Press ↓ to go to the Power Savings category. To enable the Auto Suspend feature: Note: Some third party software and hardware may experience problems with Suspend.
FCC Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (USA only) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
◆ If this device is malfunctioning, it may also cause harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until it has been repaired. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service. ◆ The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures. If such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes.
protective, operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, the user should ensure it is permissible to connect it to the facilities of the local communications company. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer’s Address: 10500 Ridgeview Ct.
Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct earth, according to IEC 950). AC Power Safety Warning Lithium Battery Caution Warning: There is danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same, or equivalent, type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Locate the computer near an AC outlet.
Warning: Use of controls, adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified in the HP Pavilion PC User’s Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure of the CD-ROM or DVD.
Lightning Protection For added protection of any Hewlett-Packard product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
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Index A B ABCs of Windows 95 • 14, 46, 52 AC Power Safety Warning • 73 Add/Remove Programs utility • 29-31 Add-in cards installing • 64-65 adding more memory • 61 answering machine • 19-23 problems • 34-36 Applet • 55 applications. See software and programs.
D E G date, modifying • 67 demo Internet • 9 keyboard key • 14 demo sticker on keyboard • 14, 60 demos • 7-8, 9, 14 Personal Guide demo • 7-8 Device Manager • 48 diagnostics • 5 DIMM sockets • 61-63 DIMMs • 61-63 Installing • 61-62 removing • 63 Disk Defragmenter • 48 disk drives, modifying • 67 Display, problems • 16, 36 documents finding • 28 moving • 28 saving • 27 drives, type • 48 DriveSpace • 48 electrostatic discharge (ESD) • 52 e-mail • 1, 10, 16 ergonomic information • 2 Explorer.
install a new program • 29 installing Add-in cards • 64-65 Intel Connect™ manual • 23 Intel Connect™ tutorial • 20 Internet access • 5, 8, 9 key on keyboard • 18 Internet browser • 9 accessing • 9 free trial • 5, 9 launching • 18 Internet button • 9 Internet service provider • 5 “Invalid phone number” • 37 ISA card, installing • 64-65 K K56flex™ Fax/Modem User’s Guide • 52 keyboard • 17-19 problems • 38 L N laser safety statement • 73 library.
Plug and Play • 65 modifying • 67 Plug and Play cards • 65 Pocket PC User’s Guide • 14 power lines • 75 power-saving mode • 67 printer, new, not working • 46 Program icons, removing • 30-31 program keyboard keys • 59-60 program window disappeared • 42 programs installing • 29 removing • 29-30 R RAM • 48 receive a phone call • 21 reconfiguring keyboard buttons and the display • 59-60 Recovery CD(s) running • 50 using • 50 reformat the hard disk • 50 80 HP Pavilion PC User’s Guide register • 3 remove prog
T W taskbar disappeared • 42 technical support • 12 telephone answering machine • 19, 22-23 troubleshooting • 33-50 turn off computer • 15 tutorials • 5, 7-8, 12 .WAV files • 55-56 Windows Explorer • 5 Windows 95 learning.
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