HP HB4 manual Emptying the recycle bin, Uninstalling programs, Double-clickDisk Management Local

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viewing the amount of used and free disk space

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present.

4Double-clickAdministrative Tools.

5Double-click Computer Management. The Computer Management window opens.

6Double-click Storage.

7Double-clickDisk Management (Local).

Information displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and free space sizes.

emptying the recycle bin

When you delete a file from the hard disk drive, it goes to the Recycle Bin. You can retrieve files from the Recycle Bin until you empty it. When you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are permanently deleted.

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop.

2On the File menu, click Empty the Recycle Bin to delete all files.

3Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

uninstalling programs

CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. If you need it, you may not be able to recovery it using Application Recovery.

1Click Start.

2Click Control Panel.

3Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs.

4Click the Change or Remove Programs icon on the left of the screen, if it is not already selected.

5Select the program to uninstall.

6Click the Change/Remove button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Working with sound, pictures, and video Using the internetGetting help 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 Click Turn Off Registering your pcTurning off the pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby modeHibernation mode Click Turn Off Computer Automatic standby or hibernationHp products work better together Making recovery cds/dvdsInstalling software and hardware devices Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsIcon Opens Use it to Using the desktopUsing the start menu Learning to use your pc Using hp organize softwareChoose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpChoose All Programs Using the all programs menuOrganizing your all programs list Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the mouseUsing pc help & tools Panning AutoscrollingSwitching mouse button functions Using the keyboardChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Alphanumeric keys Wireless keyboard setStandard keyboard features Arrow keys Function keysEdit 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 expressReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programSending e-mail messages with outlook express Instant support Getting helpHelp and support center Turning off messages Using updates from hpGetting messages Warranty & support guide Resolving problemsRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Online guidesWeb sites about your pc Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player 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 Playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying cds and dvds Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerChoose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Click InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codesChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating burning cds with recordnowGetting started with recordnow Creating a data cd Creating a music cdAudio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning data cds using windows xp programCreating burning music cds with windows media player Cables you may need Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveUsing a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Using your multi-storage bayDisconnecting the tv 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 Taking care of your pc Protecting your pc from power surgesUsing virus protection programs 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 DevicesManager button Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor End Task Hardware installationHard disk drive Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer MemoryMulti-storage bay 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 using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingSystem 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