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Quick Start Guide
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PC Front
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Lower front cover opened
PC Back Connections
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PC Front Connections
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Serial
Serial
Register with HP
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Internet
Click Start, choose
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HP Desktop Help and Support Easy Internet Sign-up
HP Tour Guide
Start button
Start Menu
All Programs Start button
Help and Support
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Help and Support
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HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news
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My HP Pavilion PC
Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC
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All Programs
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HP Tour Guide
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Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide
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Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
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Contents
Introducing the Quick Start Guide
Setting Up the Computer
Using the Computer
Setting Up and Using the Internet
Doing Common Tasks
Getting HP Updates for the PC
Resolving Problems
Index
Contents
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Safety Information
AC Power Safety Warning
Introducing the Quick Start Guide
a voltage select switch for use in a
Warning Do not operate the computer with the cover removed
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Using the Quick Start Guide
Finding Additional Information
Setting Up the Computer
Turning On the Computer for the First Time
Registering with HP
On button
Getting Help
Protecting the PC
Working in Comfort
0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚
Using the Computer
Introducing the Basics
Windows Operating System
Start Menu
Using the Mouse
Help and Support
The Scroll Feature
The Autoscroll Feature
Basics
Using the Keyboard
The Panning Feature
Introduction
Alphanumeric keys
Function keys
Arrow keys
Basics
Numeric keys
Special buttons
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Features
Basics
Buttons
Note Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard
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Feature
Basics
Icon
Description
Feature
Icon
Description
HP Picture Toolkit
Adjusting Speaker Volume
Button Configuration
2 Choose Control Panel
Basics
The two ways to use the Volume icon are
Using a Microphone
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
Basics
Adjusting Microphone Volume
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
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Turning Off the Computer
Standby Mode
4 Click Turn Off
Putting the Computer
2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By
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Hibernation Mode
2 Click Turn Off Computer
2 Click Turn Off Computer
Basics
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
2 Click Control Panel
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?
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What Is an E-Mail Address?
How Do I Search the Internet?
name@domainname
JaneJones@xyz.com
Setting Up the Modem
Or Or
To connect the cable between the modem and
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter
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To connect the network interface adapter to the network
Setting Up Your Internet Account
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Connecting to the Internet
Signing Up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-up
sign-up icon
All Programs. Click easy Internet
Using ISP-Provided Browser
Using Any Browser
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Products and Services Find detailed
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
Viewing Online Manuals
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Sending and Receiving
E-Mail
Microsoft called Outlook Express. Some ISPs use
If Using Outlook Express
If the ISP Provides the Browser
Sending e-mail messages
Receiving e-mail messages
Doing Common Tasks
Inserting a CD or DVD
3 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding on to the disc edges only
Removing a CD or DVD
Handling CDs
Playing Music CDs
Using MusicMatch Jukebox
Using Windows Media Player
select Windows Media Player
2 To control the CD currently in the drive, click
Using the hp cd-writer Drive
4 Click My Computer
Playing DVD Movies
Playing a DVD
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose HP RecordNow 4 Click RecordNow
Viewing Help Information
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD
Using the WinDVD Control Panel
Understanding DVD Terminology
Using Country/Region Codes
Country/Region 1 North America
Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia
Country/Region 6 China
Using the Combo Drive
Using the hp dvd writer Drive
The guide for this drive is printed and included
in the computer box select models
Playing VCD
Connecting External Components to Your Computer
You can connect external components to your PC
Common Tasks
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Serial
Serial
Common Tasks
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CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive
dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive
IEEE
Symbol
Symbol
Audio Line Out powered speakers
Tasks
Using HP Pavilion PC Tools
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard
4 Click hp pavilion pc tools
Getting HP Updates for the PC
Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP
Informing You of Changes
Turning Off the HP Center Service
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Disable hp center
Starting HP Center
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center
Re-enabling the HP Center Service
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Re-enable hp center
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Resolving Problems
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
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Problem
Solution
Help
The computer or part
Problem
Solution
Click Control Panel
Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present
Problem
Solution
Non system disk error
Invalid Media error
Problem
Solution
Note Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL
Click Control Panel
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
System Restore
Application Recovery
3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard
System Recovery
5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools
To start System Recovery
Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
4 Double-click Administrative Tools
Displaying Hard Disk Space
Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
7 Double-click Disk Management Local
Reinstalling Programs
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools
Index
Index
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Index
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Index
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Upgrading and Servicing the PC
Index
Windows Windows Media Player, 47 Help Windows XP
device drivers, 37, 68 Help, xix WinDVD control panel, 52 starting
working in comfort World Wide Web WWW, defined
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