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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 PC..................................5 Turning On the PC for the First Time ........................ 5 Registering with HP ...............................................
Using Speakers .................................................. 28 Using multi-channel audio speakers................... 28 To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC........................................................ 29 To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration .................................... 29 To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player .......................................... 30 To use the microphone with multi-channel audio .............
Doing Common Tasks .........................59 Understanding Your Drives ................................... 59 Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive........................... 60 Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader .................. 60 Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility ............................................. 61 To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader................ 61 Inserting a CD or DVD......................................... 63 Removing a CD or DVD ................................
Resolving Problems............................ 83 Troubleshooting .................................................. 83 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery ......................... 91 System Restore ................................................... 91 Application Recovery .......................................... 92 System Recovery................................................. 93 System Recovery Using Recovery CDs ................... 95 Using HP Recovery CD Creator .......................
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: sb3rwqsK.
Inventory Checklist Power cord Modem cable PC Transformer (powered speakers, select models only) Keyboard Speakers (select models only) 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 M
PC Front A B C D E — CD storage (select models) — CD-ROM or CD-RW drive — DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive — Diskette (floppy) drive — 6-In-1 Memory card reader (select models) ® F — FireWire G — USB 2.0 (two shown) H — Audio Line In I — Microphone K — On button/indicator M — Hard disk activity indicator N — Door opened to show connectors A A B B C C D Start Here Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.
Multi-Storage Bay Some PCs have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use it to store ten CDs/DVDs, to store memory cards, or as a place for peripherals, such as a digital camera docking station. The bay design allows you to place a device, and thread the USB or FireWire data cable and the power cord for the device, underneath the top cover to the connectors at the back of the PC.
Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement To use the multi-storage bay for a peripheral device, do the following: C 2 Thread the cables through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay (figure D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral in the bay. Start Here 1 Open the bay cover. Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (figure C). Gently lift it off.
Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement (Continued) To use the chassis top to set a peripheral device, do the following: G E 1 Remove the bay cover (see step 1 on previous page). 2 Grasp the tab and pull it out toward the front of the chassis (figure E). Put the tab in its storage area in the bay near the spindle (figure F). 3 Thread the data and power cables for the device through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay. Place the cables in the tab opening, and replace the bay cover.
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). SERIAL Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.
PC Connector Symbols Symbols in this table identify connectors. Symbol Description Symbol Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or other device with a USB connector Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Printer (parallel) Monitor serial Serial port for digital camera or other serial device Speaker Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play.
Your PC 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. HP Products Work Better Together HP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products.
PC Front Connections Your PC 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. xvi Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Register with HP Start Here Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so that HP can assist you with your technical support needs. Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Internet 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 sections inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC (select models only). xviii HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
HP Desktop HP Tour Guide Easy Internet Sign-up Start Here 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. Help and Support Start button Taskbar System tray Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Start Menu Click the Start button to view the Start menu, the entry point to everything on your PC. 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 (select models only). Help and Support All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here. xx HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Help and Support Start Here Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your PC and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support (select models) Help and support news Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
My HP Pavilion PC Click Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your PC (select models only). Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC xxii HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Click Start and then choose All Programs to find all the software programs on your PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then choose hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (select models only). Hewlett-Packard hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
HP Tour Guide 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. xxiv HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide You can get help over the telephone from HP. The Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC, along with regulatory and safety information. hp pavilion home pc support guide Start Here 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.
HP Web Sites 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. http://www.hp.com This main Web site has 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. http://www.hp.com/ cposupport/loc/regional.
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System ® ® For questions about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, refer to: Start Here 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. Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Recovery System and Hard Drive Space HP Pavilion home PCs with Windows XP feature a recovery partition included on the hard drive, along with a recovery CD creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs. The recovery process, either application or operating system, offers the following advantages: " 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.
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 PC 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 PC 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 PC. 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 PC with the cover removed.
Thank you for purchasing the HP Pavilion home PC. The setup poster shows you how to connect your PC, and this Quick Start Guide helps you continue from there. Note: Set up the PC near a telephone line so that you can connect the modem for Internet access. In this Quick Start Guide, learn how to: ■ Turn the PC on and off. ■ 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 PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. Information about the PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Centre. Just click Start, and then click Help and Support. Information about the internal parts of the PC chassis is in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (installed on your system or printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to “Using HP Pavilion PC Tools” on page 79.
Setting Up the PC Follow the setup poster to set up the PC in your work area, and then read the topics in this section to turn on the PC for the first time and to finish the registration process (select models only). After registering, install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only). Note: Some programs are preinstalled on the PC. Before installing a program, check to see if it is already installed on your system.
Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Registering with HP You may be prompted to register the PC with HP (select models only). Register so you can receive changes, updates, and support. You can register any of these ways: On button When you first turn on the PC, a series of startup windows appears. For some models, click a language option and then click OK. Confirm your selection by clicking Yes. Wait up to 30 minutes while the PC makes preparations.
Making Recovery CDs Protecting the PC In the unlikely event that there is damage to the hard disk drive or it needs replacing, you must use recovery CDs to reinstall the operating system and software. Make the recovery CDs for your PC now, before a need occurs; refer to “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 95. This program assembles the necessary files and writes the information to CDs. HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only).
When your PC has software problems, it’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. 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 made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the PC power cord.
Find important safety and ergonomic information on the Internet; type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Warning: To reduce the risk of serious 0–15˚ 50–70 cm (20–28 inches) 0–15˚ Setup injury, read the “Safety & Comfort Guide.” It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.
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Introducing the Basics Windows operating system 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. Start menu Click the Start button and: ■ Select programs or documents. ■ Open the Help and Support Centre. ■ Start a search. Basics Using the PC ■ Run a program. ■ Open the Control Panel to view or change settings.
Using the Mouse Your PC includes a plain or a scrolling mouse. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light) to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to move. Scroll wheel button (scrolling mouse only) Right button Left button Note: Use the mouse on a flat surface. The optical mouse cannot work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface.
■ 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 button up (away from you). To scroll toward the end of a document, roll the wheel button down (toward you).
Using the Keyboard Introduction The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicators, and special buttons. The illustrations show the location of the keys and buttons. The number and location of items on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. This keyboard enables you to: ■ Adjust speaker volume. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. 14 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Basics This keyboard enables you to: ■ Adjust speaker volume. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■ Mute speaker sound. ■ Get support information. ■ Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). ■ Customise the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. ■ Search for information on the Internet. ■ Find a file or program on the hard drive.
This keyboard enables you to: ■ Mute speaker sound. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■ Search for information on the Internet. ■ Get support information. ■ Customise the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. ■ Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). ■ Find a file or program on the hard drive. 16 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Basics l l This keyboard enables you to: ■ Adjust speaker volume. ■ Mute speaker sound. ■ Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). ■ Customise the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. ■ Search for information on the Internet. ■ Get support information. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■ Find a file or program on the hard drive.
Alphanumeric keys Function keys l l The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. 18 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: anns Last Saved By: billm Revision #: 142 Page: 18 of 138 Printed: 02/05/03 11:09 AM l l The function keys are the F1 to 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.
Arrow keys l l The edit keys include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. l l 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. Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Numeric keys Keyboard indicators l l Each keyboard indicator is an LED labelled with the name or icon for its status: Icon 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.
l Basics Special buttons l The special buttons (select models only) are at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. See “Buttons” on page 22. Quick Start Guide Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons (select models only). hp A B C D E F G H K M N P l Note: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 22 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Figure Key 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. User Switches between the PC users. HP Links to HP Web site. D Help Opens the Help and Support Centre. E HP Picture Toolkit Or My Photo Centre Or Picture It! Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured.
Figure Key H K M N Icon Feature Shopping Sports Finance Connect P Search R Chat S E-Mail 24 Description Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or software program. HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
T Icon Feature Description See figure after table Media Controls (CD/DVD/MP3) Operates CD or DVD player: a b c d e f Basics Figure Key — open and close disc tray(s) — record — play or pause — stop — skip to the previous track — skip to the next track V Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned anticlockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached.
Media controls Button configuration d b a c 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 it is present. 4 Double-click Keyboard. a e f Media control keys: a — open and close disc trays b — record 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you want to change.
10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 for each button you want to reconfigure. 11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. Using the Monitor Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again.
Using Speakers Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel speaker system, and may be passive (no power button and no power cord ) or active (power button or power cord ). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than 2 channels, and may include a subwoofer. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as a 6-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a centre speaker, and a subwoofer.
To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration 1 Turn off the PC. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC (see following table). 2 Choose All Programs. Connect speaker channels (plugs) To PC back connector Front speakers Audio (Line) Out (lime-green) Rear speakers Audio (Line) In (blue) Centre/subwoofer speakers Mic-1 (pink) 3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on your speaker system.
To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player Note: WinDVD™ is set up for two (stereo) speaker output. In order to hear all speakers on multi-channel DVD movies, change the audio properties for WinDVD so that they match your speaker configuration (set in the previous procedure) and the recorded DVD capability. Insert a DVD or start InterVideo WinDVD Player. (See “Playing a DVD“ on page 72.) 1 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. 2 Click the Audio tab.
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 PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have another microphone connector in the front of the PC. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use. 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 30.
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. 8 Click Close. 5 Click OK. 9 Click X (Close) on the upper-right corner of the Recording Control window. 6 Adjust the volume of Microphone Balance. Adjusting microphone volume 4 In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the Microphone check box. Note: If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directly to step 10.
Using a Television Connecting to a TV set Your PC may have TV-out capability, which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV. To connect a TV to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC.
Composite Video Cable ■ If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC has only an S-Video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the TV and to an S-Video adapter cable. Connect the S-Video adapter cable to the S-Video socket on the back of the PC. Back of PC Composite Video Cable S-Video Adapter Cable Note: The S-Video adapter cable is only needed if there is no composite video socket on the back of the PC.
4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Click the Advanced button. 8 Click the nView tab, if available, and under nView Modes select Clone to view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously. Important: You can view the PC image on just the TV. Under nView Modes, select Standard [nView disabled], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option.
7 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure. Turning Off the PC Basics 6 Click the OK button, and then click OK again. You can turn off the PC without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis. 1 Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window.
Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode As an alternative to shutting down the PC, you can put the PC in standby mode. To conserve power, you can automatically put the PC into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers. Standby mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into a low-power state and the monitor is blank as if it’s turned off. The next time you use the PC, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the PC in standby will be available.
1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. If the PC does not work properly when you wake it from standby, reset the PC: Press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the system turns off. Then turn the PC back on. Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort.
Note: If Hibernate is not present, you first need to set up your PC for hibernation; refer to steps 1 to 6 of “Automatic standby or hibernation mode” on page 40. 4 When you want to use the PC again after hibernation, press the On button on the front of the PC.
Basics 6 If you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. 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: ■ To turn on auto-standby for the PC, click a time (such as After 20 mins) in the System standby list. ■ To set the timer for auto-hibernation, click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list.
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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 organisations. These individuals and groups have created millions of Web site pages in support of their activities.
What is a URL? What is an e-mail address? The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies a file location, typically in the form Your e-mail address identifies the electronic post office box where people can send you electronic mail. E-mail addresses have the form The URL contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, you will see the URL extension .
How do I search the Internet? To begin a search: The browser program you use includes a Search feature. You may need to click a button or select the feature from a menu to display it, depending on the type of browser program it is. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. Type a question or a word that describes the information you want to find into the search box, and then press Enter. 4 Type a word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search.
The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. There are other ways to connect to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). See “Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter” on page 49 if you are connecting through a LAN. Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. To identify the modem connector, look at the back panel of the PC.
Your PC may also have a network interface adapter that uses an RJ-45 port and network cable to connect to a LAN (local area network). Although it looks similar to the RJ-11 modem connector, the RJ-45 network connector is not the same. Refer to “Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter” on page 49.
Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Support Guide, click the support link, type Pavilion V.92 into the search box, and then click the arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions provided. Important: Your ISP must support the V.92 standard in order to use any of the V.92 features.
Locate the RJ-45 port on the back of the PC. (Refer to the illustration that matches your PC.) Warning: DO NOT plug the network cable into a telephone line. Although the plug on the network cable looks similar to the plug on a telephone cable, they are not the same. RJ-45 port To connect the network interface adapter to the network: 3 With the PC turned on, check the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the network adapter. (Refer to the illustration that matches your system.
Setting Up Your Internet Account LEDs ■ 100 — Lit green when connected to a 100BaseT port ■ LINK — Lit green with valid network connection LEDs ■ LINK — Lit green with valid network connection ■ ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity 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.
Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for a new Internet account, set up an existing account, or configure Internet access using a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). 1 Connect the telephone service line to your modem by using the modem cable. Refer to the setup poster and to “Setting Up the Modem” on page 47.
Using ISP-provided browser Or If you have signed up for an ISP that provides the browser, you can open the browser program and connect to the Internet by using either of the following methods: ■ Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or ■ Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models only). Using any browser Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser displays the designated home Web page.
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. You can receive technical support, download software and driver updates, and find out about HP’s home and business services. From this Web page, you can select the following links: Note: These links may not be available in all countries/regions.
Buy: Buy products, supplies, and accessories online for your home, home office, or business. At this site, you can find special offers on HP products, locate replacement parts, and get addresses of store and service locations that sell and repair HP products. Note: For more information, refer to the HP Web site information located in the Support Guide included with your HP Pavilion home PC. 3 Select your country/region from the drop-down list, and then click the arrow to the right of the list.
3 In the Quick Find box, type your product name and number, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. For example, Pavilion xt865 or Pavilion 7970. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis. 4 When the results window appears, click the product support link for your PC model (language). 5 Click manuals. Note: If manuals does not appear, there are no Sending and Receiving E-Mail Your PC comes with an electronic mail (e-mail) software program from Microsoft called Outlook Express.
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. To receive e-mail messages 5 Type your message in the New Message window. 1 Start Outlook Express. 6 Click the Send button on the toolbar when you’re finished. 2 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook Express deliver new messages from all listed e-mail accounts. 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.
Understanding Your Drives The PC has a diskette (floppy) drive (select models only), 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 60. There are different types of optical disc drives that may be included with the PC, depending on your PC model: ■ CD-ROM drive, which can read audio and data CD discs. ■ CD-RW drive, which can read and record audio and data CD discs.
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive Insert the diskette into the drive (select models only) until it locks in place. 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 removes the operating system recognition of the 6-In-1 memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your reader again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader Important: CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly.
Warning: Do not try to remove media Card when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data.
Into 2-slot reader Inserting a CD or DVD Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) The PC must be turned on to eject the disc tray. CompactFlash type II media Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) Your PC may look different from the ones shown here.
Eject button Drive door (pull for optional drives) 1 Press the Eject button near the drive to eject the disc tray. Note: On some PCs, the media drive is located behind a door on the front of the PC. 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding on to the disc edges only. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. 64 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Removing a CD or DVD Handling CDs Note: You cannot remove a CD or DVD when the PC To avoid damaging a CD, follow these guidelines: is off. ■ Return the CD to the case when you are finished using it. 2 Holding on to the disc edges only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. ■ Handle the disc by its outside edges or centre hole only. 3 Place the disc in its case. ■ Do not touch the unlabelled side of a CD or place the unlabelled side down on your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the CD.
Playing Music CDs The PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. Using MusicMatch Jukebox This software lets you play music CDs, record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive, organise your digital music into libraries, and listen to music over the Internet.
3 To control the CD in the drive, click the buttons in the MusicMatch Jukebox window. To play a particular song, double-click its song title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control the CD using the media control buttons if your keyboard has them. For more information on this software, refer to the online Help: click the Help menu in the MusicMatch Jukebox menu bar. To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens.
2 To control the CD in the drive, click the buttons in the Windows Media Player window. To play a particular song, double-click its song title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control the CD using the media control buttons if your keyboard has them. 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.
To open RecordNow CD/DVD Writer program: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose RecordNow CD/DVD Writer. 4 Click RecordNow. Note: For information about recording onto CDs, refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow CD/DVD Writer program. Continue by following the steps under “Creating a music CD” on page 69 or “Creating a data CD” on page 71. Creating a music CD RecordNow creates closed session music CDs, which means you must record all music files in one recording session.
3 Select one of these options: ■ ■ ■ Make a Music Disc from Audio Files — Create a music disc from MP3, WMA, or WAV files on your hard drive. Continue with step 5. Make a Music Disc from other CDs — Create a new music disc from tracks taken from your music disc collection. Continue with step 4. Make a Disc for an MP3 Player — Create a disc specifically for MP3 players. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 To copy tracks from a music CD: a Insert the music CD, and then click Next.
Use RecordNow to create a copy of a disc or your personal data files from your hard drive. 5 Click the Next button when you have finished adding files. 6 Click OK to begin recording your files to disc. 1 Open RecordNow CD/DVD Writer. 7 Click Done. 2 Click Make a Data Disc. You can add new data files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc in a later recording session if disc space is available. You can update previously recorded files that have the same name on your CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Playing a DVD Note: DVD movies are often localised to geographical countries/regions. For information about this, see “Using country/region codes” on page 74. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. Note: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of the disc to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to play. Place the disc in the tray with the label face up for the side you want to play. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC.
1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD 4. The WinDVD video window and control panel open. Viewing Help information For information on the WinDVD software, refer to the online Help within the program: click the ? in the WinDVD menu bar. Each title is divided into multiple chapters. A chapter is a particular segment or scene in the movie.
■ ■ 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. Using country/region codes DVDs sometimes come with country/region codes imprinted as part of the disc data.
■ 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 For example, if you play a DVD with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets the current country/region of your DVD-ROM player to 1.
Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive The DVD+RW/+R drive is available on select models only. The DVD+RW/+R drive plays movie DVDs and music CDs, reads data CDs and DVDs, and records files to DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. Note: There are two types of DVD discs: DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs do not work in the DVD+RW/+R drive. Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only.
Playing Video CDs You can play MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) videos. These MPEG-1 files have a .dat or .mpg extension. To play a video CD, insert the CD into a CD drive or a DVD drive, and use either Windows Media Player or InterVideo WinDVD Player program. Refer to “Using Windows Media Player” on page 67, or to “Using the WinDVD control panel” on page 73. Note: The InterVideo WinDVD Player program is included only with PC models that have a DVD drive.
3 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. 4 Under Volume Control Balance, move the slider bar all the way to the right or to the left, depending on which language you want to hear. 5 Close the Volume Control window. After playing the Video CD, to hear sound from both speakers again, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar and then move the Balance slider bar back to the centre. To select a language in Windows Media Player 1 Insert the Video CD into your CD or DVD drive.
Using HP Pavilion PC Tools The HP Pavilion PC Tools folder (select models only) 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. To see the items in the HP Pavilion PC Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 4 Choose hp pavilion pc tools.
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Getting HP Updates for the PC HP provides an Internet-based service that includes informing you when updates are available for your PC. The support updates from HP messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your model PC. To go to the Web site, see “Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web site” on page 54.
3 Choose hp centre. 4 Click Disable hp centre. 4 Click hp centre again. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. HP Centre opens and lists the message titles. To read a message, double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and HP Centre remains active. To turn off the HP Centre Service You cannot receive messages, including important support messages that may be critical to the operation of you PC, while the service is off.
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 PC won’t turn on at all.
Problem Solution My PC won’t turn on at all. (continued) ■ I installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work. ■ The PC doesn’t make any sound. ■ ■ Check the speaker connection. Refer to “Using Speakers” on page 28. Note: Some systems include an adapter cable for the speakers. The left and right speaker cables plug into the adapter cable. The adapter cable plugs into the speaker port on the back of the PC.
Problem Solution The PC (or part of it) doesn’t seem to be working. ■ ■ Help Try restarting the PC as follows: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. If the PC shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the PC: 1 Press and hold the On button until the system turns off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and turn the PC back on. 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 PC appears to. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ My keyboard doesn’t work, even though the PC and monitor seem to work. ■ ■ 86 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 When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. ■ Check the button configuration. To reconfigure the button: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click 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 appears. 7 Choose the button capability from the drop-down list.
Problem Solution The AOL program comes up even though I’m not using it. ■ If AOL opens when you are using another Internet Service Provider (ISP), the PC is still trying to use AOL for Internet access and you may want to remove the AOL program. To uninstall AOL: 1 2 3 4 Click Start on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select America Online, click Change/Remove, and then click Yes when the confirmation window opens.
Solution The mouse doesn’t work, even though everything else does. ■ ■ ■ 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 PC off, reconnect the cables, and then turn the PC back on. If the pointer doesn’t move on the screen when you move the mouse, clean the mouse.
Problem Solution I cannot remove the cables for my external device from the multistorage bay cable tunnel (select models only). ■ Remove the rear top cover: 1 Remove the multi-storage bay cover. See “Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement” in the “Start Here” section of this document. 2 Press tab (A) inside the bay and slide the top back cover toward the back of the chassis; then lift off the cover. A 90 HP Pavilion home PC Filename: sb3rwqsK.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Note: Your PC hard drive contains the system recovery image in a partition area of the disk drive. The PC does not include recovery CDs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 95. System Restore Recovery Before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery or Application Recovery program, use 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 to 5 of the following procedure. If hp application recovery appears in the folder, your PC includes the program. If an individual application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using 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 necessary, you can reinstall the operating system and the application software that was originally installed on the PC 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 PC on.
Make your own recovery CDs before you need them; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 95. 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 PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased. Using HP Recovery CD Creator Make recovery CDs for your PC by using HP Recovery CD Creator before you experience any problem.
You can quit the process at any time. The next time you run the program, it begins where you left off. To run HP Recovery CD Creator: Starting system recovery using recovery CDs 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.
you will only see the full system recovery option. To run the system recovery program: 1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you want to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or diskette you’ve made. 2 Turn off the PC: ■ If the PC works: Click Start on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. Or ■ Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off.
8 Change the first boot device to CD-ROM using one of these methods: ■ Press the down arrow key to select the CD-ROM item. Press the + (plus) key to move the CD-ROM item up until it is the first item in the list. 12 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions: ■ Or ■ Press the down arrow key to highlight the First Boot Device selection. Press the + (plus) key until CD-ROM is the selection.
14 Before the PC restarts, the CD tray ejects. Remove the CD. 15 Return the BIOS to the original setting. During the startup, when the blue screen with the 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. Press the + (plus) key until Floppy is the 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.
Information is displayed for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and the free space sizes. 5 Click OK when the confirmation window opens. Increasing available hard disk space 7 Click Close. You can free up space on the hard disk by uninstalling programs and removing desktop icons, or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unneeded files. Removing desktop icons 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each program you want to remove.
To move desktop icons to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder: Using the Disk Cleanup utility 1 Click Start. 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Choose Accessories. 3 Click Appearance and Themes. 4 Choose System Tools. 4 Click Display. 5 Click Disk Cleanup. Wait for the calculations to complete. 5 On the Desktop tab, click Customise Desktop. 6 Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now. 7 Follow the onscreen directions to remove unused desktop icons.
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