HP SR1420UK, a1005.uk Introducing the Software, Using the Desktop, Learning More about Software

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Introducing the Software

The operation of your PC is controlled by two kinds of software:

•The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your PC’s hardware, peripherals, and software applications.

•Software programs that perform specific functions, such as a word processing program.

Software programs included with the PC may vary by model and by country/region.

Learning More about Software

Information about using software and about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is in the printed manuals and onscreen Help. The Microsoft Windows XP guide is included with your PC documentation. For Microsoft Windows, you can also press the Help button, labelled with a question mark icon on your keyboard (select models only), to open the built-in Help and Support Center, or you can click Start on the taskbar and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program.

Using the Desktop

The desktop is the work area that appears on the display monitor. It has the taskbar (along one edge), and shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need.

The taskbar shows the Start button, a button for each open window so you can switch between programs, and the notification area that includes the time.

A shortcut icon is a small picture that you click to open a folder or start a program. One icon on the desktop performs a special function; the Recycle Bin collects files that you delete. You can retrieve files from the Recycle Bin until you empty it. When you empty the Recycle Bin the files are permanently deleted.

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Contents PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of ContentsUsing the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Improving PC PerformanceIndex Uninstalling Programsvi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PCPC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC 4 Click Turn Off Using Windows UpdateTurning Off the PC Standby ModeHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentRestarting the PC Automatic Standby or HibernationUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseDouble-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A ScrollingAutoscrolling Click means to press the left button on the mouse oncePanning Using the KeyboardSwitching Mouse Button Functions 5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tabFunction Keys Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Alphanumeric KeysEdit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a TV as a MonitorUsing Speakers Cables You May NeedAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone VolumeInserting and Removing CDs and DVDs Using Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Handling CDs and DVDs3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop Icons2 Choose All Programs Using the Start MenuUsing the All Programs Menu Organising Your All Programs ListControl Panel Using the Control PanelFeature Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing Files3 Click Move this file Moving FilesCreating Folders 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Copying FilesFinding Files 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this fileRename Renaming FilesDeleting Files Getting Files Out of the Recycle BinUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionUsing a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet ContentSending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program38 PC Basics Guide Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsImproving PC Performance Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Uninstalling ProgramsCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Emptying the Recycle Bin3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsIndex 44 PC Basics Guide

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