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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
quick start guide
hp pavilion home pc
Quick Start Guide
The information in this document is subject to change without notice
Welcome
Start Here
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
Note Your contents may vary
Inventory Checklist
The documentation includes
This Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
PC Back
Start Here
to show connectors
PC Front
HP Pavilion home PC
Lower front cover opened
Quick Start Guide
PC Back Connections
Start Here
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PC Front Connections
Serial
Serial
Quick Start Guide
Register with HP
Start Here
HP Pavilion home PC
Internet
Click Start, choose
Start Here
HP Desktop
Help and Support
Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide
Click Start, choose
HP Center
HP Pavilion home PC
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
Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC
My HP Pavilion PC
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
Click Start, Help and
HP Instant Support
Support, and then
HP Instant Support
Start Here
All Programs
Hewlett-Packard All Programs Start button
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HP Tour Guide
Click the icon on the desktop select models
Note Your document contents may vary
Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide
Here
Start
Select your country/region
HP Web Sites
loc/regional.html
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Quick Start Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Start Here
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Recovery System and Hard Drive Space
Quick Start Guide
Recovery CDs
Start Here
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Setting Up the Computer
Contents
Using the Computer
Start Here
Doing Common Tasks
Setting Up and Using the Internet
Resolving Problems
Getting HP Updates for the PC
Index
Contents
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AC Power Safety Warning
Safety Information
Introducing the Quick Start Guide
Introduction
HP Pavilion home PC
Warning Do not operate the computer with the cover removed
Using the Quick Start Guide
Finding Additional Information
Turning On the Computer for the First Time
Setting Up the Computer
On button
Registering with HP
Protecting the PC
Getting Help
0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚
Working in Comfort
Introducing the Basics
Using the Computer
Windows Operating System
Start Menu
2 Choose Open hp center
HP Center
2 Choose All Programs
Basics
Help and Support
2 Click HP Instant Support 3 Click Request Help
Using the Mouse
HP Instant Support
Basics
The Scroll Feature
The Panning Feature
The Autoscroll Feature
Introduction
Alphanumeric keys
Using the Keyboard
Basics
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Function keys
Arrow keys
Basics
Numeric keys
Special buttons
Features
Basics
Buttons
Note Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard
Quick Start Guide
Description
Feature
Icon
Media Controls
Basics
2 Choose Control Panel
Button Configuration
Basics
Adjusting Speaker Volume
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Using a Microphone
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
Adjusting Microphone Volume
Select the Alternate Microphone
3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording
4 Click Turn Off
Turning Off the Computer
2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By
Standby Mode
Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode
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 the World Wide Web?
What Is an ISP?
What Is a URL?
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How Do I Search the Internet?
What Is an E-Mail Address?
name@domainname
JaneJones@xyz.com
Setting Up the Modem
To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone line
Or Or
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Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter
To connect the network interface adapter to the network
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LEDs
Signing Up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-up
Setting Up Your Internet Account
Using ISP-Provided Browser
Connecting to the Internet
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
Using Any Browser
To go to the HP Web site 1 Establish a connection to the Internet
Viewing Online Manuals
If the ISP Provides the Browser
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Sending e-mail messages
If Using Outlook Express
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
4 Click My Computer
Using the hp cd-writer Drive
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose HP RecordNow 4 Click RecordNow
Playing DVD Movies
Playing a DVD
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD
Viewing Help Information
Understanding DVD Terminology
Using the WinDVD Control Panel
3 Country/Region 1 North America
Using Country/Region Codes
3 Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia
3 Country/Region 6 China
Using the Combo Drive
Playing VCD
Using the hp dvd writer Drive
Connecting External Components to Your Computer
Serial
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Serial
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Common Tasks
CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive
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dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive
PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out Audio In
Common Tasks
Symbols in this table identify connectors
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
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Disable hp center
Turning Off the HP Center Service
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Re-enable hp center
Re-enabling the HP Center Service
Troubleshooting
Resolving Problems
My computer won’t
The computer or part
HP Updates
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Note Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL
HP Updates
The mouse doesn’t
Non system disk error
Invalid Media error
System Restore
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
Application Recovery
3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard
5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools
System Recovery
To start System Recovery
Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
Displaying Hard Disk Space
4 Double-click Administrative Tools
Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
7 Double-click Disk Management Local
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools
Reinstalling Programs
Quick Start Guide
Index
Index
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Quick Start Guide
Index
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Quick Start Guide
Index
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Upgrading and Servicing the PC
easy internet sign-up Select an Internet Service Provider ISP
click this
hp registration Register your computer with HP
hp tour guide View a tour about your PC, the Internet, and e-mail