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Problem

Solution

 

 

My PC won’t turn on

If the PC doesn’t go through the above procedure, check the following:

at all. (continued)

The power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the PC.

 

The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. Check to see whether the

 

outlet works by plugging another item into it.

 

The monitor is connected to the PC, plugged in, and turned on.

 

 

I installed a

Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device.

new printer or

You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For non-HP peripherals,

other device, and

contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to

it won’t work.

your Warranty and Support Guide for details.

 

 

The PC doesn’t make

Check the speaker connection. Refer to “Using Speakers” on page 32.

any sound.

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.

 

If your speakers have a power button, check whether it is turned on and the

 

power supply is turned on (select models only).

 

Remove the headphone connection.

 

Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume.

 

Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the mute feature is turned on.

 

Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Increase the volume, and make sure the

 

Mute box is not selected.

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Contents Quick Start Guide USA Contents Setting Up and Using the Internet Getting Updates from HP for the PC Resolving ProblemsUsing Application Recovery System Recovery Doing Common TasksIndex 111 Start Here WelcomeInventory Checklist Power cord Modem cablePC Front Multi-Storage Bay Multi-Storage Bay Peripheral Placement Xii PC Back PC Connector Symbols Symbol DescriptionPC Back Connections HP Products Work Better TogetherPC Front Connections Register with HP Internet HP Desktop Start Menu Help and Support Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC My HP Pavilion PCHP Instant Support All Programs HP Tour Guide Your Warranty & Support Guide HP Web Sites This main Web site hasMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Recovery System and Hard Drive Space Xxx HP Pavilion home PC Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningPage Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time Making Recovery CDs or DVD Registering with HPGetting Help Protecting the PCWorking in Comfort HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Basics Windows operating systemSelect Create Shortcut Organize your All Program listChoose All Programs Help and Support Help and Support Click HP Instant SupportUsing the Mouse Scroll feature Switching mouse button functions To use the autoscroll featureTo use the panning feature Using the Keyboard Changing the mouse pointer speedIntroduction Click the Pointer Options tabKeyboard features This keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volume HP Pavilion home PC Customize the buttons to open programs Alphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keys Arrow keys Numeric keys Special buttons Buttons Photo Key Icon Feature Description Volume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up Button configuration Media controlsUsing the Monitor Modifying monitor display propertiesUsing Speakers Using multi-channel audio speakersTo configure multi-channel audio Output for speakers configurationTo connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC Click Start on the taskbarTo configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player To use the microphone with multi-channel audioAdjusting speaker volume Using a Microphone HP Pavilion home PC Control Panel, Sounds, Speech,Adjusting microphone volume Cables you may need Using a TelevisionConnecting to a TV set If your TV has a composite video jack Viewing the PC image on TV Click PropertiesDisabling the TV option Click Turn Off Disconnecting the TVTurning Off the PC Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation ModeStandby mode Hibernation mode Click Turn Off ComputerAutomatic standby or hibernation mode HP Pavilion home PC What is the Internet? Introducing the InternetWhat is an ISP? What is the World Wide Web?What is a URL? What is an e-mail address?Setting Up the Modem How do I search the Internet?Internet Back of PC Setting Up Network Interface Upgrading toSetting Up Your Internet Account Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-upConnecting to the Internet Using ISP-provided browserUsing any browser Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web SiteViewing online manuals Sending Receiving E-Mail If using Outlook Express If the ISP provides the browserTo send e-mail messages Doing Common Tasks Understanding Your DrivesUsing the Diskette Floppy Drive Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card ReaderSpecial note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility To use the 6-In-1 memory card readerCard Insert Into 4-slot reader CompactFlash I/II Eject button Drive door Pull for optional drives Inserting a CD or DVDEject button Door Lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive Removing a CD or DVD Playing Music CDs Using MusicMatch JukeboxHandling CDs Using Windows Media Player HP Pavilion home PC Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive Creating a CD by Using RecordNowCreating a music CD Click Make a Music DiscMake a Music Disc from Audio Files Make a Music Disc from other CDsCommon Tasks Click Make a Data Disc Playing DVD MoviesCreating a data CD Playing a DVD Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Viewing Help informationUnderstanding DVD terminology Using the WinDVD control panel Using country/region codesCountry/Region 6 China Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 AustraliaCountry/Region 5 Northwest Asia Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive Using the Combo DriveUsing HP Pavilion PC Tools Using Updates from HP Messages Informing You of ChangesTo start Updates from HP To turn off the Updates from HP ServiceRe-enabling the Updates from HP Service HP Pavilion home PC Resolving Problems TroubleshootingAt all Click Turn Off Computer Problem Solution Click Control Panel Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs Help Problem Solution Using Application Recovery and System Recovery HP Pavilion home PC See System Recovery Using Recovery discs Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Recovery Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Using HP Recovery Tools CD To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD CreatorSystem Restore To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CDTurn Off Computer, and click Restart to Application RecoveryTo start Application Recovery System Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not RespondingSystem Recovery Using Recovery discs Starting System Recovery using recovery discsTurn Off HP Pavilion home PC Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling programs To display hard disk spaceIncreasing available hard disk space Double-clickDisk Management LocalRemoving desktop icons Using the Disk Cleanup utilityChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools Reinstalling programs Index DVD Index Using with multi-channel speakers Index Product notices, 81 programs, uninstalling Upgrading and Servicing the PC HP Pavilion home PC
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