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HP 542x (US), 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 522n (US/CAN), 522c (US/CAN) manual Index, Quick Start Guide

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A

adjusting microphone volume, 25 adjusting speaker volume, 23, 70 All Programs, xvii

America Online, troubleshooting, 73 Application Recovery, 75 Application Recovery warning, 76 autoscrolling, mouse, 14 available hard disk space

checking, 78 increasing, 79

B

back connectors, 61 box contents, iv browsing the Internet, 33 buttons

Eject, 47

E-Mail, 20

Help, 20 HP, 20

mouse, 13

mouse scroll wheel, 13 Mute, 21

Off. See shutting down computer

On, 5 Power, 5 Print, 20 Search, 20 special keys, 17 Standby, 20 Start, 9

C

carpal tunnel syndrome, 8

CD/DVD

country/region codes for DVD, 56

handling, 49 inserting, 47 keyboard button, 21

opening drive, 47 playing music, 49 removing, 48, 72 terminology for DVD, 55 using correct DVD disc, 58

cd-writer drive playing, 52 recording, 52 writing to, 53

chassis, symbols, 63 combo drive, 57 components, 5 computer

Application Recovery, 75 damage warning, 69

hibernation mode, automatic, 29

hibernation mode, manual, 28 no sound, 70

not working, 71 problem turning on, 69

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HP 542x (US), 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 522n (US/CAN), 522c (US/CAN), 752w (US/CAN), 752c (US/CAN) Index, Quick Start Guide

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hp pavilion home pc quick start guideQuick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Start Here Start HereWelcome Quick Start GuideThe documentation includes Inventory ChecklistNote Your contents may vary This Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide PC BackStart Here HP Pavilion home PC PC Frontto show connectors Lower front cover openedQuick Start Guide PC Back ConnectionsStart Here Serial PC Front Connectionsviii HP Pavilion home PC SerialQuick Start Guide Register with HPStart Here HP Pavilion home PC InternetClick Start, choose Help and Support HP DesktopStart Here Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour GuideHP Pavilion home PC HP CenterClick Start, choose hp centerQuick Start Guide Start MenuStart Here xiv HP Pavilion home PC Help and SupportHP Pavilion information and support Help and support news Start Here My HP Pavilion PCLearn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start GuideSupport, and then HP Instant SupportClick Start, Help and HP Instant SupportHewlett-Packard All Programs Start button All ProgramsStart Here hp pavilion pc toolsxviii HP Pavilion home PC HP Tour GuideClick the icon on the desktop select models Here Your HP Pavilion home PC Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary Startloc/regional.html HP Web SitesSelect your country/region xx HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemStart Here Recovery System and Hard Drive Space xxii HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Recovery CDsStart Here xxiv HP Pavilion home PC Using the Computer ContentsSetting Up the Computer Start HereSetting Up and Using the Internet Doing Common TasksIndex Getting HP Updates for the PCResolving Problems Contentsxxviii HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Quick Start Guide Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning IntroductionWarning Do not operate the computer with the cover removed HP Pavilion home PCUsing 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 0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚Windows Operating System Using the ComputerIntroducing the Basics Start Menu2 Choose Open hp center HP Center2 Choose All Programs Help and Support Basics2 Click HP Instant Support 3 Click Request Help Using the MouseHP Instant Support The Scroll Feature BasicsThe Autoscroll Feature The Panning FeatureUsing the Keyboard Alphanumeric keysIntroduction Basics16 HP Pavilion home PC Function keysArrow keys Basics Numeric keysSpecial buttons Features Note Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard ButtonsBasics Quick Start GuideDescription FeatureIcon Basics Media ControlsButton Configuration 2 Choose Control PanelAdjusting Speaker Volume BasicsUsing a Microphone 24 HP Pavilion home PCSelect the Alternate Microphone Adjusting Microphone Volume3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording 3 In Adjust volume for, click RecordingTurning Off the Computer 4 Click Turn OffPutting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode Standby Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Basics2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 28 HP Pavilion home PCBasics Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode2 Click Control Panel 30 HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Internet Setting Up and Using the InternetWhat Is the Internet? What Is a URL? What Is an ISP?What Is the World Wide Web? 32 HP Pavilion home PCname@domainname What Is an E-Mail Address?How Do I Search the Internet? JaneJones@xyz.comSetting Up the Modem Or Or To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone lineSetting Up the Network Interface Adapter 36 HP Pavilion home PCTo connect the network interface adapter to the network LEDs 38 HP Pavilion home PCSetting 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 SiteTo go to the HP Web site 1 Establish a connection to the Internet Viewing Online Manuals Sending and Receiving E-Mail If the ISP Provides the BrowserIf Using Outlook Express Sending e-mail messagesReceiving e-mail messages Common Tasks Doing Common TasksInserting a CD or DVD Removing a CD or DVD Playing Music CDs Using MusicMatch JukeboxHandling CDs To play a music CD Using Windows Media Player Using the hp cd-writer Drive 4 Click My Computer2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose HP RecordNow 4 Click RecordNow Playing DVD MoviesPlaying a DVD Viewing Help Information 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVDUsing the WinDVD Control Panel Understanding DVD Terminology3 Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia Using Country/Region Codes3 Country/Region 1 North America 3 Country/Region 6 ChinaUsing the Combo Drive Using the hp dvd writer Drive Playing VCDConnecting External Components to Your Computer Serial 60 HP Pavilion home PCSerial Common Tasks Quick Start Guidedvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive 62 HP Pavilion home PCCD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out Audio InSymbols in this table identify connectors Common Tasks4 Click hp pavilion pc tools Using HP Pavilion PC Tools2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard Informing You of Changes Getting HP Updates for the PCUsing HP Center for Updates from HP Messages Starting HP Center Turning Off the HP Center Service 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Disable hp centerRe-enabling the HP Center Service 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Re-enable hp centerResolving Problems TroubleshootingMy computer won’t HP Updates The computer or part72 HP Pavilion home PC HP Updates Note Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOLThe mouse doesn’t Non system disk errorInvalid Media error Application Recovery Using Application Recovery and System RecoverySystem Restore 3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-PackardSystem Recovery 5 Choose hp pavilion pc toolsTo start System Recovery Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive Increasing Available Hard Disk Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsDisplaying Hard Disk Space 7 Double-click Disk Management LocalReinstalling Programs 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System ToolsQuick Start Guide IndexIndex 82 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start Guide84 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start GuideUpgrading and Servicing the PC 86 HP Pavilion home PChp registration Register your computer with HP click thiseasy internet sign-up Select an Internet Service Provider ISP hp tour guide View a tour about your PC, the Internet, and e-mail