HP 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 542x (US), 522n (US/CAN), 522c (US/CAN) Getting Help, Protecting the PC

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Getting Help

You can get help over the telephone from HP. See the Support Guide included with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage and for support telephone numbers.

Protecting the PC

HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only). The program runs automatically when you start the computer.

The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for 90 days after your HP Pavilion home PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after your initial free period expires.

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

If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, you can reinstall the software. Refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 75 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 computer startups, and the computer 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 computers between the power outlet and the computer power cord.

Quick Start Guide

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Setup

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Contents
Hp pavilion home pc Quick Start Guide USA Start Here WelcomeInventory Checklist SpeakersPC Back PC Front Ieee 1394 USBPC Back Connections PC Front Connections Register with HP Internet HP Desktop Help and Support Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour GuideHP Center Start Menu Help and Support Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC My HP Pavilion PCHP Instant Support Send a help requestAll Programs HP Tour Guide Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide HereHP Web Sites Select your country/regionMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Recovery System and Hard Drive Space Recovery CDs Xxiv HP Pavilion home PC Contents Setting Up and Using the Internet Doing Common Tasks Getting HP Updates for the PC Resolving ProblemsIndex Xxviii HP Pavilion home PC Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningIntroducing the Quick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Setting Up the Computer Turning On the Computer for the First TimeRegistering with HP On buttonGetting Help Protecting the PCWorking in Comfort Using the Computer Introducing the BasicsWindows Operating System Start MenuHP Center Choose All ProgramsChoose Open hp center Help and Support Using the Mouse Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpScroll Feature Autoscroll Feature Panning FeatureUsing the Keyboard IntroductionFunction keys Arrow keys Numeric keys Special buttons Features Buttons Top of the keyboard has a number of special buttonsIcon Feature Description Basics Button Configuration Choose Control PanelAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone Adjusting Microphone Volume Select the Alternate MicrophoneTurning Off the Computer Click Turn OffStandby Mode Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand ByHibernation Mode Click Turn Off ComputerAutomatic Standby or Hibernation Mode Click Control PanelHP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internet What Is the Internet?Introducing the Internet What Is an ISP? What Is the World Wide Web?What Is a URL? What Is an E-Mail Address? How Do I Search the Internet?Setting Up the Modem Modem connector Setting Up Network Interface Adapter RJ-45 port LEDs Setting 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 SiteHP Pavilion home PC Viewing Online Manuals Sending and Receiving E-Mail If the ISP Provides the BrowserIf Using Outlook Express Sending e-mail messagesReceiving e-mail messages Doing Common Tasks Inserting a CD or DVDRemoving a CD or DVD Using MusicMatch Jukebox Handling CDsPlaying Music CDs To play a music CD Using Windows Media Player Using the hp cd-writer Drive Click My ComputerPlaying DVD Movies Playing a DVDChoose All Programs Choose HP RecordNow Click RecordNow Viewing Help Information Choose All Programs Choose InterVideo WinDVDUsing the WinDVD Control Panel Understanding DVD TerminologyUsing Country/Region Codes Country/Region 1 North AmericaCountry/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 6 ChinaUsing the Combo Drive Combo drive is available on select models onlyUsing Hp dvd writer Drive Playing VCDConnecting External Components to Your Computer Serial Common Tasks Features, connectors, and locations vary by model Symbols in this table identify connectors Using HP Pavilion PC Tools Getting HP Updates for the PC Using HP Center for Updates from HP MessagesInforming You of Changes Starting HP Center Turning Off the HP Center Service Choose All Programs Choose hp center Click Disable hp centerRe-enabling the HP Center Service Resolving Problems TroubleshootingProblem Solution Click Turn Off Computer Click Control Panel Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs Non system disk error Using Application Recovery and System Recovery System RestoreApplication Recovery Choose All Programs Choose Hewlett-PackardSystem Recovery Choose hp pavilion pc toolsHelp Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive Double-clickAdministrative Tools Displaying Hard Disk SpaceIncreasing Available Hard Disk Space Double-clickDisk Management LocalReinstalling Programs Choose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System ToolsIndex CD/DVDDVD Index HP Pavilion home PC Index Upgrading and Servicing the PC Click this
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