HP HB4 manual Turning on your pc for the first time

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To connect the Ethernet connector to the network:

1Plug the network cable into the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the PC.

WARNING: Do not plug the telephone service line cable or modem cable into the Ethernet connector. Although the plug looks similar to the plug on the Ethernet cable, they are not the same.

2Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub.

NOTE: Hubs are devices that can connect PCs to a network.

3With the PC turned on, check the lights next to the Ethernet connector for status:

ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity

LINK — Lit green with valid network connection

turning on your pc for the first time

After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster, you are ready to turn on your PC.

1Press the Power button on the monitor.

2Press the On button (A) on the front of the PC (see the following figure).

3Press the Power button on the speakers, if they are present.

A

4Click an option to select your language (if applicable for your model). Click OK and then confirm your selection by clicking Yes. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up to 30 minutes to set up the language on the PC.)

5Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Getting help Using the internetWorking with sound, pictures, and video Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Ac power safety warningsSetting up your pc Putting your pc togetherSafety and comfort Computer safety warning Pc backConnector Symbol Description SerialPc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connectSetting up the ethernet connection Upgrading your 56k modemTurning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pcClick Turn Off Hibernation mode Standby modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Automatic standby or hibernation Click Turn Off ComputerInstalling software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvdsHp products work better together Learning the basics Beginning to use your softwareUsing the start menu Using the desktopIcon Opens Use it to Using hp organize software Learning to use your pcChoose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpOrganizing your all programs list Using the all programs menuChoose All Programs Using pc help & tools Using the mouseChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Autoscrolling PanningUsing the keyboard Switching mouse button functionsChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Standard keyboard features Wireless keyboard setAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysSpecial keyboard buttons Icon Name DescriptionKey Icon Feature Description UserPhoto MusicMedia control keys CD/DVD/MP3Adjusting the monitor Customizing the buttonsUsing a printer Using the internet About the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Restricting internet content Searching the internetIf using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailSending e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Help and support center Getting helpInstant support Getting messages Using updates from hpTurning off messages Resolving problems Warranty & support guideRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcWeb sites about your pc Online guidesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Using speakers Working with sound, pictures, and videoAdjusting speaker volume Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pcConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Using a microphone Adjusting microphone volume Using the microphone with multi-channel audioUsing hp image zone Working with digital imagesTab or button Description Projects in HelpUsing the 7-in-1 memory card reader About the 7-in-1 memory card readerSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot ReaderSlot memory card reader Card Insert Into 4-slot readerUsing your cd, dvd, and diskette drives Your drive optionsCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Drive What it doesHandling cds/dvds Inserting and removing cds and dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing cds and dvds Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerDvd terms Using country/region codes Click InterVideo WinDVD PlayerGetting started with recordnow Creating burning cds with recordnowChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating a music cd Creating a data cdAudio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscCreating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning data cds using windows xp programClick Copy to CD or Device Using a tv as a monitor Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disconnecting the tv Using your multi-storage bayDisabling the tv option Storing cds, dvds, or memory Docking a peripheral devicePlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Using virus protection programs Protecting your pc from power surgesTaking care of your pc Increasing available hard disk drive space Unavailable hard disk drive spaceUninstalling programs Emptying the recycle binViewing the amount of used and free disk space Double-clickDisk Management LocalCleaning up your hard disk drive Removing desktop iconsClick Control Panel Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Symptom Problem Solution AudioClick Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is DevicesCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hard disk drive Hardware installationEnd Task Click Start and choose Control Panel Hardware tabInternet access Keyboard and mouse Multi-storage bay MemoryClick Turn Off Computer Power State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forBattery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for MiscellaneousUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds Using recovery cd-dvd creator To run the recovery cd-dvd creator programUsing the recovery tools cd System restoreTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Recovery programApplication recovery To start system restoreChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools To start application recoverySystem recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Index CD/DVDDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel