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Troubleshooting
Install
Button Configuration
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up and Using the Internet
Non system disk error
Adjusting Speaker Volume
Recovery System and Hard Drive Space
Symbols in this table identify connectors
How to
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Contents
hp pavilion home pc
quick start guide
Quick Start Guide
The information in this document is subject to change without notice
Start Here
Start Here
Welcome
Quick Start Guide
The documentation includes
Inventory Checklist
Note Your contents may vary
This Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
PC Back
Start Here
HP Pavilion home PC
PC Front
to show connectors
Lower front cover opened
Quick Start Guide
PC Back Connections
Start Here
Serial
PC Front Connections
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Serial
Quick Start Guide
Register with HP
Start Here
HP Pavilion home PC
Internet
Click Start, choose
Help and Support
HP Desktop
Start Here
Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide
HP Pavilion home PC
HP Center
Click Start, choose
hp center
Quick Start Guide
Start Menu
Start Here
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Help and Support
HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news
Start Here
My HP Pavilion PC
Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC
Quick Start Guide
Support, and then
HP Instant Support
Click Start, Help and
HP Instant Support
Hewlett-Packard All Programs Start button
All Programs
Start Here
hp pavilion pc tools
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HP Tour Guide
Click the icon on the desktop select models
Here
Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide
Note Your document contents may vary
Start
loc/regional.html
HP Web Sites
Select your country/region
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Quick Start Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Start Here
Recovery System and Hard Drive Space
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Quick Start Guide
Recovery CDs
Start Here
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Using the Computer
Contents
Setting Up the Computer
Start Here
Setting Up and Using the Internet
Doing Common Tasks
Index
Getting HP Updates for the PC
Resolving Problems
Contents
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Introducing the Quick Start Guide
Safety Information
AC Power Safety Warning
Introduction
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˚
Windows Operating System
Using the Computer
Introducing the Basics
Start Menu
2 Choose Open hp center
HP Center
2 Choose All Programs
Help and Support
Basics
2 Click HP Instant Support 3 Click Request Help
Using the Mouse
HP Instant Support
The Scroll Feature
Basics
The Autoscroll Feature
The Panning Feature
Using the Keyboard
Alphanumeric keys
Introduction
Basics
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Function keys
Arrow keys
Basics
Numeric keys
Special buttons
Features
Note Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard
Buttons
Basics
Quick Start Guide
Description
Feature
Icon
Basics
Media Controls
Button Configuration
2 Choose Control Panel
Adjusting Speaker Volume
Basics
Using a Microphone
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Select the Alternate Microphone
Adjusting Microphone Volume
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
Turning Off the Computer
4 Click Turn Off
Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode
Standby Mode
2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By
Basics
2 Click Turn Off Computer
Hibernation Mode
2 Click Turn Off Computer
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Basics
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
2 Click Control Panel
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Introducing the Internet
Setting Up and Using the Internet
What Is the Internet?
What Is a URL?
What Is an ISP?
What Is the World Wide Web?
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name@domainname
What Is an E-Mail Address?
How Do I Search the Internet?
JaneJones@xyz.com
Setting Up the Modem
Or Or
To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone line
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter
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To connect the network interface adapter to the network
LEDs
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Setting Up Your Internet Account
Signing Up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-up
Connecting to the Internet
Using ISP-Provided Browser
Using Any Browser
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
To 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 Browser
If Using Outlook Express
Sending e-mail messages
Receiving e-mail messages
Common Tasks
Doing Common Tasks
Inserting a CD or DVD
Removing a CD or DVD
Playing Music CDs
Using MusicMatch Jukebox
Handling CDs
To play a music CD
Using Windows Media Player
Using the hp cd-writer Drive
4 Click My Computer
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose HP RecordNow 4 Click RecordNow
Playing DVD Movies
Playing a DVD
Viewing Help Information
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD
Using the WinDVD Control Panel
Understanding DVD Terminology
3 Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia
Using Country/Region Codes
3 Country/Region 1 North America
3 Country/Region 6 China
Using the Combo Drive
Using the hp dvd writer Drive
Playing VCD
Connecting External Components to Your Computer
Serial
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Serial
Common Tasks
Quick Start Guide
dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive
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CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive
PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out Audio In
Symbols in this table identify connectors
Common Tasks
4 Click hp pavilion pc tools
Using HP Pavilion PC Tools
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard
Informing You of Changes
Getting HP Updates for the PC
Using 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 center
Re-enabling the HP Center Service
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Re-enable hp center
Resolving Problems
Troubleshooting
My computer won’t
HP Updates
The computer or part
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HP Updates
Note Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL
The mouse doesn’t
Non system disk error
Invalid Media error
Application Recovery
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
System Restore
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
Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
4 Double-click Administrative Tools
Displaying Hard Disk Space
7 Double-click Disk Management Local
Reinstalling Programs
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools
Quick Start Guide
Index
Index
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Index
Quick Start Guide
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Index
Quick Start Guide
Upgrading and Servicing the PC
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hp registration Register your computer with HP
click this
easy internet sign-up Select an Internet Service Provider ISP
hp tour guide View a tour about your PC, the Internet, and e-mail