HP a110.uk, a170.uk Using the PC, Introducing the Basics, Windows operating system, Start menu

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Using the PC

Introducing the Basics

Windows operating system

The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display.

Start menu

Click the Start button and:

■Select programs or documents.

■Open the Help and Support Centre.

■Start a search.

 

Basics

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Run a program.

■

Open the Control Panel to view or change

 

settings.

The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer. Click the Log Off button to end your current PC session and to switch between users. Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it.

Help and Support

To open the Help and Support Centre, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.

Help has information, tours, and tutorials. Help also has troubleshooting tools to assist you.

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Contents Quick Start Guide USA Contents Setting Up and Using the Internet Doing Common Tasks Getting HP Updates for the PCResolving Problems Using Application Recovery System RecoveryIndex 103 Welcome Start HereDocumentation includes Inventory ChecklistPC Front Multi-Storage Bay Multi-Storage Bay Peripheral Placement Xii PC Back Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsHP Products Work Better Together PC Back ConnectionsPC Front Connections Register with HP Internet HP Tour Guide HP DesktopStart Menu Help and Support My HP Pavilion PC All Programs HP Tour Guide Hp pavilion home pc Your HP Pavilion home PC Support GuideThis main Web site has HP Web SitesMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Recovery System and Hard Drive Space Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningIntroducing the Quick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Turning On the PC for the First Time Setting Up the PCYour PC may look different from the ones shown here Registering with HPMaking Recovery CDs Getting HelpProtecting the PC Working in Comfort 15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches HP Pavilion home PC Start menu Using the PCIntroducing the Basics Windows operating systemUsing the Mouse Scroll feature To use the autoscroll featureTo use the panning feature Using the Keyboard Keyboard featuresIntroduction Basics HP Pavilion home PC Basics Alphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keys Arrow keys Numeric keys Special buttons Buttons Music Key Icon Feature Description Volume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up Button configuration Media controlsChoose Control Panel Display properties Using the MonitorClick Change the Screen Resolution Modifying monitorUsing multi-channel audio speakers Using SpeakersTo configure multi-channel audio Output for speakers configurationTo connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC To use the microphone with multi-channel audio To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD playerAdjusting speaker volume HP Pavilion home PC Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech Using a MicrophoneAdjusting microphone volume Using a Television Connecting to a TV setCables you may need Viewing the PC image on TV Click Properties Disabling the TV optionDisconnecting the TV Turning Off the PCClick Turn Off Standby mode Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation ModeHibernation mode Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand ByClick Turn Off Computer Click Control Panel Automatic standby or hibernation modeIf you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internet What is the Internet?Introducing the Internet What is the World Wide Web? What is an ISP?What is an e-mail address? What is a URL?How do I search the Internet? Setting Up the Modem Back of PC Upgrading to Setting Up Network Interface AdapterTo connect the network interface adapter to the network Setting Up Your Internet Account Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up Connecting to the InternetUsing any browser Using ISP-provided browserVisiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site Viewing online manuals Sending Receiving E-Mail If the ISP provides the browser If using Outlook ExpressTo receive e-mail messages Understanding Your Drives Doing Common TasksUsing the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the Diskette Floppy DriveTo use the 6-In-1 memory card reader Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware UtilityCompactFlash I/II Eject button Door Lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive Inserting a CD or DVDEject button Drive door Pull for optional drives Handling CDs Removing a CD or DVDPlaying Music CDs Using MusicMatch JukeboxUsing Windows Media Player Click My Computer Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW DriveCreating a CD by Using RecordNow Creating a music CDClick Make a Music Disc HP Pavilion home PC Playing DVD Movies Creating a data CDClick Make a Data Disc Playing a DVD Choose All Programs Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Using the WinDVD control panelViewing Help information Understanding DVD terminologyUsing country/region codes Country/Region 1 North America Country/Region 3 Southeast AsiaCountry/Region 6 China Using the Combo Drive Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R DriveInterVideo WinDVD Player Playing Video CDsPlaying dual-language Video CDs To select a languageTo select a language Windows Media Player Using HP Pavilion PC Tools HP Pavilion home PC To start HP Centre Getting HP Updates for the PCUsing HP Centre to Receive Messages from HP Informing You of ChangesChoose hp centre To turn off the HP Centre ServiceRe-enabling the HP Centre Service Click Disable hp centreTroubleshooting Resolving ProblemsPower supply is turned on select models only Click Turn Off Computer Problem Solution Click Control Panel Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs Help Problem Solution System Restore Using Application Recovery and System RecoveryChoose All Programs Choose Hewlett-Packard Application RecoverySystem Recovery To start system recovery Using HP Recovery CD Creator System Recovery Using Recovery CDsStarting system recovery using recovery CDs Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the keyboard HP Pavilion home PC Restarts, a series of startup screens appear. To Double-clickDisk Management Local Double-clickAdministrative ToolsFreeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive To display hard disk spaceUninstalling programs Increasing available hard disk spaceRemoving desktop icons Choose Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Using the Disk Cleanup utilityReinstalling programs Choose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System ToolsCD/DVD IndexDVD 105 Logging off 107 Product notices, 81 programs, uninstalling Upgrading and Servicing the PC HP Pavilion home PC
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