HP HB4 manual Resolving problems, Re-enabling messages, Upgrading and servicing the pc

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re-enabling messages

When you re-enable the Updates from HP Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available.

To turn on the service:

Double-click the Re-enable Updates from HP icon on the desktop.

Or

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Re-enable Updates from HP.

resolving problems

For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing, refer to “troubleshooting“ on page 73.

upgrading and servicing the pc

Information about the internal parts of the PC chassis is in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide.

warranty & support guide

The Warranty & Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with regulatory and safety information.

See the Warranty & Support Guide included with the PC documentation for:

•Terms of your PC warranty coverage

•License information

•Support contact information

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Getting helpWorking with sound, pictures, and video Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Ac power safety warnings Safety informationPutting your pc together Setting up your pcSafety and comfort Pc back Computer safety warningSerial Connector Symbol DescriptionPc front Other ways to connect Connecting the modemUpgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connectionTurning on your pc for the first time Registering your pc Turning off the pcClick Turn Off Standby mode Hibernation modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Click Turn Off Computer Automatic standby or hibernationMaking recovery cds/dvds Installing software and hardware devicesHp products work better together Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsUsing the desktop Using the start menuIcon Opens Use it to Learning to use your pc Using hp organize softwareChoose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpUsing the all programs menu Organizing your all programs listChoose All Programs Using the mouse Using pc help & toolsChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Panning AutoscrollingSwitching mouse button functions Using the keyboardChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Standard keyboard featuresAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsSpecial keyboard buttons Icon Name DescriptionUser Key Icon Feature DescriptionPhoto MusicCD/DVD/MP3 Media control keysCustomizing the buttons Adjusting the monitorUsing a printer About the internet Using the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Searching the internet Restricting internet contentSending and receiving e-mail If using outlook expressIf your isp provides the e-mail program Sending e-mail messages with outlook expressReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Getting help Help and support centerInstant support Using updates from hp Getting messagesTurning off messages Warranty & support guide Resolving problemsRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcOnline guides Web sites about your pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConfiguring the multi-channel sound manager Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd playerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volumeWorking with digital images Using hp image zoneProjects in Help Tab or button DescriptionAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot ReaderCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Slot memory card readerYour drive options Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Drive What it doesInserting and removing cds and dvds Handling cds/dvdsUsing the combo drive Using the diskette floppy drive Playing cds and dvdsPlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVDDvd terms Click InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codesCreating burning cds with recordnow Getting started with recordnowChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating a data cd Creating a music cdAudio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscCreating burning data cds using windows xp program Creating burning music cds with windows media playerClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Using a tv as a monitorCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Using your multi-storage bay Disconnecting the tvDisabling the tv option Docking a peripheral device Storing cds, dvds, or memoryPlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Protecting your pc from power surges Using virus protection programsTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive spaceEmptying the recycle bin Uninstalling programsViewing the amount of used and free disk space Double-clickDisk Management LocalRemoving desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk driveClick Control Panel Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Audio Symptom Problem SolutionClick Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is DevicesClick Performance and Maintenance, if it is Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer driveManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hardware installation Hard disk driveEnd Task Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Memory Multi-storage bayClick Turn Off Computer State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for PowerMiscellaneous Battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creatorSystem restore Using the recovery tools cdTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Recovery programTo start system restore Application recoveryChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools To start application recoveryStarting system recovery if the pc is responding System recoveryStarting system recovery if the pc is not responding System recovery using recovery discsStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs CD/DVD IndexDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel