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Start Here........................................... vii Introducing the Quick Start Guide .........1 Safety Information ................................................. 1 Using the Quick Start Guide................................... 3 Finding Additional Information ............................... 4 Setting Up the Computer .......................5 Turning On the Computer for the First Time............... 6 Registering with HP ............................................... 7 Getting Help................
Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode .............................................. 30 Standby Mode ............................................... 30 Hibernation Mode .......................................... 32 Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode........... 33 Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 45 Viewing Online Manuals ................................. 46 Sending and Receiving E-Mail.............................. 47 If the ISP Provides the Browser.............
Getting HP Updates for the PC ............69 Informing You of Changes.................................... 69 Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages .... 69 Starting HP Center .......................................... 70 Turning Off the HP Center Service..................... 71 Re-enabling the HP Center Service .................... 71 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery ................................ 79 System Restore ...................................................
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Start Here Start Here Welcome Thank you for becoming a member of the HP Pavilion home PC family. This “Start Here” section is an overview of some of the added software features and tools available on your HP Pavilion. The rest of this Quick Start Guide gives you information on how to use your computer. With this guide, you can use your computer with confidence. Note: The screens on your computer may not match the screens pictured on these pages. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.
Inventory Checklist PC Power cord Modem cable Keyboard Transformer (powered speakers only) Speakers The documentation includes: Setup poster This Quick Start Guide Support Guide, containing support, warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide (select models installed on PC, or in print) Read first, addenda, or other documents if applicable DVD Writer guide (select models) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide My HP Pavilion home PC brochure (se
PC Front Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. CD-ROM or CD-RW drive DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive Diskette (floppy) drive On button Lower front cover opened to show connectors FireWire ® USB Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
PC Back Connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and modem as described in the setup poster. Turn on the computer for the first time and finish the registration process. Then, add a printer or other device, or install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box (select models only). Parallel Telephone HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
PC Connector Symbols Symbols in this table identify connectors.
PC Back Connections Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Back connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. xii HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
PC Front Connections Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. Start Here Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Front connector location, type, and number vary by model. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. xiv HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Internet Start Here Click Start, choose All Programs, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up for a simple step-by-step wizard to guide you through setup for the Internet and e-mail. For information about modem setup, the Internet, and e-mail, see the related chapters inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
HP Desktop Help and Support Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide The HP desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Click the icon to find out more information about that program. Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. Start button xvi HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
HP Center Find the latest music software and services Get great offers from HP and HP partners Find help and support when you need it Customize ticker View ticker display Alerts you Get hp center to new messages help Start Here Manage your See personal more buttons finances Click Start, choose All Programs, hp center, and then click hp center again. Get the latest support updates and receive great Internet deals on shopping, personal finance, music, and entertainment.
Start Menu Click the Start button to view the Start menu, the entry point to everything on your computer. Look at the following pages to learn about important software programs and tools available to you. Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software. Help and Support All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. xviii HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Help and Support Start Here Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your computer and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
My HP Pavilion PC Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Click Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your HP Pavilion. xx HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Start Here HP Instant Support Send a help request Click Start, Help and Support, and then HP Instant Support. Run tests yourself, or contact an HP Support analyst for help over the Internet. Note: HP Instant Support is not available in all models. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
All Programs Click Start and then choose All Programs to find all the software programs on your computer. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then click hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide. Hewlett-Packard hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. xxii HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
HP Tour Guide Start Here Click Start, choose All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, click hp pavilion pc tools, and then click hp tour guide. Or Click the icon on the desktop (select models). Let the HP Tour Guide show you the desktop and the basics of the Internet and e-mail. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide You can get help over the telephone from HP. See the Support Guide included with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses. The Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with regulatory and safety information.
HP Web Sites Start Here Type these Web site addresses into the Address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard to find helpful information from HP online. www.hp.com Go to HP’s main Web site for the latest information about your HP Pavilion home PC and all your HP products. Receive technical support, download software updates, and find out about HP’s home and business services. www.hp.com/cposupport/ loc/regional.
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System ® ® For questions about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, try these sources of information: Help and Support, for onscreen help and troubleshooting — click Start and then Help and Support. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide, included with the computer documentation packet. xxvi HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Recovery System and Hard Drive Space " Selective: Ensures that the recovery data is matched to the particular PC model. You can easily recover only the application or system software you need. " Non-destructive: By recovering only the software you need, you preserve user data and files. Important: The recovery CD set you create is a complete image of the original HP Pavilion home PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your model number.
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Introducing the Quick Start Guide This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warning Warning: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug.
Warning: Always disconnect the Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) modem cord from the telephone system before installing or removing your computer cover. can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the computer. Place cards on a conductive foam pad or inside the card wrapper, if possible, but never on the card wrapper. Warning: Do not operate the computer with the cover removed.
Thank you for purchasing the HP Pavilion home PC. We’ve made it easy for you to start using the PC right away. The setup poster shows you how to connect your computer, and this Quick Start Guide will help you continue from there. Note: Be sure you set up the computer near a telephone This Quick Start Guide will help you learn how to: Turn the computer on and off correctly. Set up an Internet account and connect to the Internet. Adjust the speaker volume. Insert and remove a CD disc.
Finding Additional Information Look in the computer box for printed information that describes important details or updates regarding your model PC. You can find additional information about the PC in the onscreen Help and Support Center, which is on the computer. Just click Start, and then click Help and Support.
Setting Up the Computer Follow the steps shown on the setup poster to set up the computer in your work area. Then read the topics in this section that describe how to turn on the computer for the first time, and finish the registration process. When you have completed these steps, you may add any printer, scanner, camera, or other peripheral equipment you have for your system. Many peripherals, external devices, memory, and add-in cards are Plug and Play.
Turning On the Computer for the First Time After you’ve completed connecting the components of the HP Pavilion by using the steps illustrated on the setup poster, you’re ready to turn on the computer. First, press the Power button on the monitor. Then, to turn on the computer, press the On button on the front of the PC. Note: The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the HP Pavilion.
Registering with HP Getting Help As part of the initial setup in some countries/regions, you will be prompted to register the computer with HP. It’s important to register so that you can be notified of changes and updates to the HP Pavilion. This information also assists HP Customer Care if you ever need to call for support. You can get help over the telephone from HP.
New types of viruses are invented all the time. Be sure to get regular updates of your virus-scanning software from the program manufacturer. If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, you can reinstall the software to the hard disk drive. Refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 79 for details. When your PC has software problems, it’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred.
Working in Comfort After assembling the HP Pavilion, but before you begin using the computer, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to “Working in Comfort” in the Help and Support Center for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, Help and Support, My HP Pavilion PC, and then click Working in Comfort. 0–15˚ 50–70 cm (20–28 inches) 0–15˚ Setup You can find important ergonomic information on the Internet.
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Basics Using the Computer Introducing the Basics Start Menu Windows Operating System Click the Start button to open the Start menu. Use this menu to: The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display. Select programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings.
HP Center HP Center is a service that brings you support updates, special offers, and product news. Note: HP Center is not available in all models. To open HP Center: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center, and then click hp center again. The HP Center toolbar appears. Or 1 Right-click the HP Center icon in the system tray area of the Start taskbar. 2 Choose Open hp center. 3 The HP Center toolbar appears.
3 Click the down arrow on the left end of the toolbar to select other buttons from a drop-down menu. 4 Click the down arrow on the left end of the toolbar, and then click Customize to add, remove, or change the order of the buttons. 5 Click the hp center logo on the toolbar, and choose Help for detailed instructions. Help and Support To open the Help and Support Center, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.
Using the Mouse Scroll wheel button Left button Right button Your PC includes a mouse. When you move the mouse, its roller ball moves and causes the cursor on the screen to move. Use the mouse on a flat surface. You may have an optical mouse that uses a light, instead of a roller ball, to sense movement. Use the optical mouse on an opaque surface. Note: The optical mouse cannot work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. Some computers include a scrolling mouse.
Scroll through a document without having to click the scroll bar on the screen. Use the autoscroll feature to have the document scroll automatically. Skim through a document. The Scroll Feature Click the left mouse button to place the cursor in the document. To scroll toward the beginning of a document, roll the mouse wheel up (away from you). To scroll toward the end of a document, roll the wheel down (toward you).
The Panning Feature Using the Keyboard Use the panning feature when you want to skim through a document. Introduction 1 To use panning, press and hold down the wheel button. The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys and special buttons. 2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. The illustrations show the location of the keys and buttons.
Arrow keys The function keys are the F1 through F12 keys located above the main keys. Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. F1 and F3 are available at all times. Other function key operations may depend on what software program you are using. The arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game.
Numeric keys Special buttons When the Num Lock LED (light-emitting diode) on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys are the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock LED on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys used during games or to move the cursor. Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions. The special buttons are at the top of the keyboard.
Search for information on the Internet. Note: Your keyboard may not have all the features listed. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Place the PC into standby to save power. Get support information. Find a file or program on the hard drive. Print. Your keyboard enables you to: Adjust speaker volume. Mute speaker sound. Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to different tracks, and eject the disc tray.
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons. hp Standby Help My HP Club Print HP Picture Toolkit Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Media Controls Volume Control Music Mute Note: Buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard. The number and location of buttons vary by keyboard model. 20 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
hp Feature Description Standby Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press any key on keyboard, or press Standby again. May take 10–30 seconds before screen reappears. Help Opens the Help and Support Center. HP Links to HP Web site. Print Prints documents from most programs. Basics Icon Shopping Sports Finance Connect Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or application.
Icon Feature Description HP Picture Toolkit Opens HP Picture Toolkit view. Can be reconfigured. Media Controls (CD/DVD/MP3) Operates CD or DVD player: open and close top disc tray, skip tracks, pause, and stop. Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. Can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached.
You can reconfigure the special buttons on the keyboard to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present. 4 Double-click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you want to change. The button configuration window opens. 7 Choose the button capability from the drop-down list.
Using Speakers For information on adjusting the sound level, refer to “Adjusting speaker volume” on page 27. Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel speaker system, and may be passive (no power button) or active (power button). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than 2-channels, and may include a subwoofer. For example, a 5.
3 Turn on the PC. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 5 Configure the multi-channel audio output; refer to the next procedure. 2 Choose All Programs. If you see the Multi-channel Sound Manager folder in the All Programs menu, your PC has the multi-channel option. To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC (see the table). 4 Turn on your speaker system.
To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player: To use the microphone with multi-channel audio: Note: WinDVD is set up for two (stereo) speaker output. The multi-channel speaker system connects to the PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC.
The two ways to use the Volume icon are: You can adjust speaker volume by: 1 Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Using the volume knob or buttons on the keyboard. Basics Adjusting speaker volume 2 Adjust the volume. Using the volume knob on the speakers (select models only). 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to close this window. Using the Volume icon on the taskbar.
Using a Microphone Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Your computer may have another microphone connector in the front of the PC under the access door. Only one microphone connector works at a time. The back connector is already set up to work. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC, if present, is ready to use; see “To use the microphone with multi-channel audio” on page 26.
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. 8 Select the Alternate Microphone check box. 4 In Show the following volume controls, select the Microphone check box. 9 Click Close. 5 Click OK. 10 Click X (Close) on the upper-right corner of the Recording Control window. Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the computer or to the back, follow the procedure below: 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar.
Turning Off the Computer You can turn off the computer without pressing any buttons on the computer chassis. 1 Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off the monitor. For information on alternatives to turning off the computer, see the next section “Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode.
To manually put the computer in standby: 1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard. The screen goes dark, and the computer goes into standby mode. 2 When you want to use the computer again, press a key on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen display reappears just as you left it. Another way to manually put the computer into standby is to: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By.
Hibernation Mode When the computer is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that is in computer memory to the hard disk, turns off the monitor and the hard disk, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer, everything (programs, folders, and documents) is restored to the screen. To manually put the computer into hibernation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press the Shift key on the keyboard, and click Hibernate.
6 If you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. To automatically put the computer into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings: 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if present. 4 Click Power Options.
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Setting Up and Using the Internet Access to the ISPs in your area. Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable. (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) Internet Explorer Web browser. Outlook Express e-mail software program. V.92-ready modem and modem software (not available in all models). LAN (local area network) card (select models only).
What Is an ISP? What Is the World Wide Web? Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are businesses that give you access to the Internet, and most of them provide an electronic mail service (e-mail). There is usually a monthly fee for this service. The World Wide Web (WWW), also called the Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals, companies, governments, and organizations. These individuals and groups have created millions of Web site pages in support of their activities.
When you enter the URL into your browser Address box and press the Enter key on your keyboard, the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for you. What Is an E-Mail Address? Your e-mail address identifies the electronic post office box where people can send you electronic mail. E-mail addresses have the form name@domain_name The domain name is usually the name of the ISP or organization, and includes an extension identifying the kind of organization the ISP is.
The Windows Search feature includes direct access to the Internet Explorer Search. (If the ISP provides the browser, you may not be able to use Internet Explorer to search the Internet.) To begin a search: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Search. 3 Click Search the Internet. (You may have to scroll down in the list to see this option.) 4 Type a word or question into the Search box.
To identify the modem connector, look at the back panel of the computer. The modem looks similar to one of the following illustrations. Telephone Line switch 2 1 Note: Your computer may have only one Modem connector Or Modem connector To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line: 1 Plug one end of a modem cable into the modem connector on the back of the computer. This connector may be labeled with either Line or a modem connector symbol.
3 On modems with a Telephone Line switch, make sure the switch is in position 1. Back of PC 2 1 Telephone (optional) Telephone cable (optional) Modem connector Modem cable Wall jack Telephone (optional) You can also connect a telephone to the other connector on the modem (optional). By connecting a telephone to the modem, you can make regular (voice) telephone calls when you are not using the modem — even if the computer is turned off. Upgrading to V.
The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) provides a high-performance connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After this adapter is connected to a LAN (local area network), you will be able to get a highspeed connection to the Internet through the LAN. For information about high-speed providers, click the easy Internet sign-up icon found on the desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs.
3 With the computer turned on, check the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the network adapter. The LEDs on each type of network adapter are described below. (Refer to the illustration that matches your system.) LEDs 10 LNK — Lit green when connected to a 10BaseT port 100 LNK — Lit green when connected to a 100BaseT port 42 ACT — Lit during network data transfer activity HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for Internet service. Use Easy Internet Sign-up to sign up with an ISP. The software programs for available ISPs are part of your system. The Windows desktop may have a folder called Online Services, which includes icons for accessing various online services.
Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Click easy Internet sign-up. The Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models only). Connecting to the Internet Using Any Browser A Web browser program searches for, finds, and displays Web site information.
You can go to a particular Web site by entering the address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the Address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or, you can use the browser Search tool to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web. Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site The Hewlett-Packard Web site is dedicated to HP Pavilion home PC owners and to the entire HP product line. There you will find the latest news and information about all of your HP products.
Support: Receive technical support and detailed product information such as hardware warranties, specifications, and instruction manuals. To go directly to the support Web page for your PC model and find online manuals for it, see “Viewing Online Manuals” on page 46. Viewing Online Manuals Buy: Buy products, supplies, and accessories online for your home, home office, or business.
Sending and Receiving E-Mail 1 Establish a connection to the Internet. Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with an electronic mail (e-mail) software program from Microsoft called Outlook Express. Some ISPs use Outlook Express. Other ISPs provide their own e-mail program and Web browser, and they may not let you use Outlook Express or your preinstalled browser. 2 Type http://www.hp.com/cposupport/ into your Web browser Address box, and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
A telephone dial-up modem connection, or a LAN, cable modem, or DSL connection from your PC to the ISP. Note: If you decide to use a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. If the ISP Provides the Browser Follow the ISP’s instructions to download its Web browser and e-mail program and to set up and use your e-mail account. You will then be able to send and receive e-mail each time you connect to your ISP.
4 Type the message title in the Subject box. Receiving e-mail messages 5 Type your message in the New Message window. 1 Start Outlook Express. 7 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to send any messages stored in the Outbox. 3 Click the Inbox folder to view the list of incoming messages. Messages not yet read appear in bold on the screen.
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Doing Common Tasks The PC has a diskette (floppy) drive, and one or more compact disc (CD) drives. For the optional 6-In-1 memory card reader, refer to “Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader” on page 52. There are different types of compact disc drives included with the PC: CD-ROM drive, which can read audio and data CD discs. CD-RW drive, which can read and record audio and data CD discs. DVD-ROM drive, which can read DVD discs. DVD+RW/+R drive, which can read and write CD and DVD discs.
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive Insert the diskette into the drive until it locks in place. Make sure you insert the diskette with the round metal disk face down and the arrow on the top pointing into the drive. You can copy files from or to the diskette. When you are done, check that the light on the drive is off, indicating that the PC is not writing to the diskette, and then press the Eject button on the PC and remove the diskette.
Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility Warning: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so will remove the 6-In-1 reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your reader again. Common Tasks If you inadvertently open this window, click Close. Quick Start Guide Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
2 The In-use light on the card reader lights and the computer automatically detects the media. To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader Important: CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the top slot. The Secure Digital (SD) card, the MultiMediaCard (MMC), and the Memory Stick (MS) card must be inserted upside down (gold connector fingers face up). Note the direction of the notched corner on the media.
Insert Into slot CompactFlash type I media Receptacle edge (holes) Top slot CompactFlash type II media Receptacle edge (holes) Top slot IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) Top slot Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Upside down (gold connector fingers up) Lower slot MultiMediaCard Upside down (MMC) (gold connector fingers up) Lower slot Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Card Upside down (gold connector fingers up) Lower slot SmartMedia™ (SM) Memory Card Face up Lower slot Inserting
4 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. Note: For the top drive in the PC, you can close the tray by pressing the media control open/close button on the keyboard. Removing a CD or DVD Note: You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the computer, so make sure you do so before shutting down the computer. 1 Open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the disc edges only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. 3 Place the disc in its case.
Handling CDs Playing Music CDs To avoid damaging a CD, follow these guidelines: The PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. Return the CD to the case when you are finished using it. Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only. Do not touch the unlabeled side of a CD or place the unlabeled side down on your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the CD. Store CDs at room temperature.
To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. Or If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, MUSICMATCH, and then select MusicMatch Jukebox. 3 To control the CD currently in the drive, click the buttons in the MusicMatch Jukebox window. To play a particular song, doubleclick its song title (or track number) in the Playlist.
Using Windows Media Player This software lets you play music CDs, as well as play DVDs when you have a DVD drive. You can use it to record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and listen to music or view a music video over the Internet. To play a music CD: Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then select Windows Media Player.
When you click the Media Guide or the Radio Tuner features, Windows Media Player connects to the Internet and obtains information about the CD selections or streaming radio stations. Using the CD-RW Drive For more information on this software, refer to the online Help within the Windows Media Player program. To view the Help menu: Note: The CD-RW drive is available on select 1 Insert a CD in the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens.
To open RecordNow program: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose RecordNow. 4 Click RecordNow again. Note: For information about recording onto CDs, refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs, play music CDs, and play DVD movies and software. Playing a DVD DVDs automatically play after you insert the disc.
2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. The movie plays in its own resizable window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. You may want to start WinDVD and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a disc in the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window and control panel open. 62 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.
™ For information on the WinDVD software, refer to the online Help within the program. To view the Help menu: 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or If the program does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, and then click InterVideo WinDVD again. 2 Click the ? in the WinDVD menu bar. Understanding DVD Terminology Each title is divided into multiple chapters. A chapter is a particular segment or scene in the movie.
To see what a button does on the control panel, place the mouse pointer on the button; the button title appears onscreen. To move the WinDVD control panel, place the mouse pointer on the panel (but not on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. To resize the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel.
Country/Region 1: North America Country/Region 2: Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa Country/Region 3: Southeast Asia Country/Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Central and South America Country/Region 5: Northwest Asia, North Africa Country/Region 6: China WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular country/region — the country/region code of the first DVD movie you play determines your DVD country/region.
Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the computer automatically detects the type of disc: If you insert a software program CD, it is available for use. If you insert a music CD, a window opens for the program that plays CDs. See “Playing Music CDs” on page 57.
Playing Video CDs Using HP Pavilion PC Tools You can play MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) videos. These MPEG-1 files have a .dat or .mpg extension. The HP Pavilion PC Tools folder in the All Programs/Hewlett-Packard menu contains special utilities for HP Pavilion owners. For example, you’ll find a utility for displaying system information. This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide and any onscreen guides included with your PC.
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Getting HP Updates for the PC Informing You of Changes HP provides an Internet-based service that includes informing you when updates are available for your PC. HP Center is a service provided by HP to bring you information, documents, digital media, time-based notifications, and special offers. Note: HP Center is not available in all models. HP Updates The updates from HP messages are also available to you through the HP Web site under the driver update and support information for your model PC.
HP Center also delivers Updates from HP Messages. These messages inform you of important information about your PC: Starting HP Center Right-click the hp center icon in the system tray area of the taskbar, and select Open hp center. Product notices System updates Or Tips The update message downloads when your PC is idle, like other HP Center information, and may display an alert or a notice that flashes on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later.
Turning Off the HP Center Service Re-enabling the HP Center Service You can turn off the HP Center Service temporarily (during the current PC session) or permanently (for all future PC sessions). The service comes enabled with the PC. You can turn off the service and re-enable it later, using the steps below. When you re-enable the HP Center Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available.
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Help Resolving Problems Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with the PC, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. Look up the description of the problem, and try the solution listed. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support. Problem Solution My computer won’t turn on at all.
Problem Solution My computer won’t turn on at all. (continued) If the computer doesn’t go through the above procedure, check the following: The power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the computer. The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it. The monitor is connected to the computer, plugged in, and turned on. I installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work.
Solution The computer (or part of it) doesn’t seem to be working. Try restarting the computer as follows: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. If the computer shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the computer: 1 Press and hold the On button until the system turns off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and turn the computer back on. Help Problem Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort.
Problem Solution The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to. When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. 76 Check the connection of the power cord into the monitor. Make sure the monitor is turned on — it has its own power button. Make sure the monitor power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it.
Solution The keyboard Print button doesn’t work. Some programs do not recognize the Print button. I cannot remove a CD or DVD disc. You cannot remove a CD or DVD disc after you have turned off the computer. Turn on the computer and press the Eject button to extend the tray. My keyboard doesn’t work, even though the computer and monitor seem to work. If the PC beeps repeatedly or if nothing happens when you press keys, it’s possible that the keyboard is connected improperly.
Problem Solution The mouse doesn’t work, even though everything else does. 78 If nothing happens when you move the mouse, it’s possible that the mouse is connected improperly. PS/2 mouse only: Check that the cable connector pins are straight. Make sure the mouse is connected to the mouse port, not to the keyboard port. To reconnect these two cables, turn the computer off, reconnect the cables, and then turn the computer back on.
Before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery or Application Recovery program, use System Restore. Note: Your PC does not include recovery CDs. Recovery CDs contain a complete image of the original HP Pavilion home PC hard drive contents. You can make your own recovery CDs; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 83. System Restore Warning: Try System Restore before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery program.
Application Recovery 5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools. Note: Not all models include the Application 6 Click hp application recovery. The recovery box appears. Recovery program. Perform steps 1 through 5 of “To start Application Recovery.” If hp application recovery appears in the hp pavilion pc tools folder, then your PC includes the HP Pavilion Application Recovery program.
When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may want to use the HP Pavilion System Recovery program as a last resort to reinstall the software. When needed, you can reinstall the operating system and the application software that was originally installed on the computer at the factory by using the System Recovery program. Warning: The HP Pavilion System Recovery program will delete any data or programs that you installed after purchase.
To start System Recovery: 4 Click Yes to continue with the recovery process. Continue with step 7. 1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. Turn on the PC. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press the On button to turn the computer on.
Make your own recovery CDs before you need them; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 83. If you do not have recovery CDs when you need them, you must contact HP Support for help. The recovery CDs can be used only with the specified PC model. The CDs are licensed for use only with your HP Pavilion home PC. The recovery CDs can install the operating system and software on your computer hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased.
Note: If you do not have recovery CDs when you need them, you must contact HP Support for help. To use this program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive or other drive that can write to the CDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP compatible CD-RW drive from your local computer or electronics store. The number of CDs in the recovery set depends on your PC model. The program tells you the number of CDs needed to make the set.
The recovery CDs provide two recovery options: Standard Recovery: This is a nondestructive recovery, which recovers factoryshipped programs, drivers, and the operating system without affecting any data files that you may have created since purchasing this PC. Some data files may be difficult to find after the system recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk files before performing a system recovery.
5 Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F1 key on the keyboard until Entering SETUP is displayed. (You only have a few seconds to press the F1 key before the normal startup process continues.) Wait until the BIOS setup program opens. 6 Press the right arrow key to select Boot. 7 Press the down arrow key to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter.
14 Before the computer restarts, the CD tray ejects. Remove the CD. 15 Return the BIOS to the original setting. Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F1 key on the keyboard until Entering SETUP is displayed. (You only have a few seconds to press the F1 key before the normal startup process continues.) Wait until the BIOS setup program opens. Or Press the down arrow key to highlight the First Boot Device selection.
Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive The PC comes with a hard disk drive. Depending on your model, the hard disk drive has 20 gigabytes (GB) to more than 160 GB of total disk space. The PC comes with preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive. Note: The system recovery image is in a partition area of the hard drive; this disk space is not available for your use.
Increasing Available Hard Disk Space You can free up space on the hard disk by uninstalling programs or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unneeded files. To uninstall programs: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs, if present. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each program you want to remove. 7 Click Close. To use the Disk Cleanup utility: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. Recovery Information displays for each drive on your PC.
Reinstalling Programs You can reinstall most programs that came with your PC. For programs that came on CDs or DVDs, just reinsert the disc and follow the onscreen instructions. For preinstalled programs, follow the steps in “Application Recovery“ on page 80. 90 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sa3usqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
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