HP a220n (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US) Getting Help, Protecting the PC

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Getting Help

See the Warranty and Support Guide included with the PC documentation for the terms of your PC warranty coverage and for support contact information.

Protecting the PC

HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only).

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.

New types of viruses are invented all the time. Get regular updates of your virus-scanning software from the program manufacturer.

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If is recommended that you back up files and defragment your hard disk drive at least monthly. If you use your PC a great deal, you may want to perform these tasks more frequently.

If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to ”Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 93 for details.

When your PC has software problems, it’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the

PC power cord.

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Contents
Quick Start Guide USA Contents Setting Up and Using the Internet Using Application Recovery System Recovery Getting Updates from HP for the PCResolving Problems 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 Introduction Using the KeyboardChanging the mouse pointer speed 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 connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC To configure multi-channel audioOutput for speakers configuration 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 RecordNowMake a Music Disc from Audio Files Creating a music CDClick Make a Music Disc 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 Increasing available hard disk space Uninstalling programsTo display 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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