HP HB4 manual Increasing available hard disk drive space, Unavailable hard disk drive space

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The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires.

You should take the following precautions to protect your PC:

•Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources.

•Download files only from sources you feel are safe.

•Always scan documents for viruses before opening them.

•Make sure you have the latest version of your virus-scanning software.

If a software program or your operating system becomes damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to “using application recovery and system recovery“ on page 85 for details.

increasing available hard disk drive space

Your PC comes with a hard disk drive. Depending on your model, the hard disk drive has from 20 gigabytes (GB) to more than 250 GB of total disk space.

Your 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. Refer to “using the recovery tools cd“ on page 90 for information on how to make this disk space available.

unavailable hard disk drive space

Preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive take up a certain amount of space on your hard disk drive.

NOTE: The system recovery image is in a partitioned area of the hard disk drive; this disk space is usually not available for your use.

The partition:

•Houses a backup version of the operating system and the programs included with the PC.

•Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk drive space, reducing the total amount of space available for your use.

•Can be removed using the Recovery Tools CD (see “using the recovery tools cd” on page 90).

Use the following procedures to:

•View the amount of used and free disk space by using the System Tools Disk Management.

•Uninstall unneeded programs.

•Use the Disk Cleanup utility.

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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