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HP 502n (US), 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 542x (US), 522n (US/CAN) manual Using the Quick Start Guide

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Using the Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the HP Pavilion home PC. We’ve made it easy for you to start using the PC right away. The setup poster shows you how to connect your computer, and this Quick Start Guide will help you continue

from there.

Note: Be sure you set up the computer near a telephone line so that you can easily connect the modem for Internet access.

This Quick Start Guide will help you learn how to:

3Turn the computer on and off correctly.

3Set up an Internet account and connect to the Internet.

3Adjust the speaker volume.

3Insert and remove a CD disc.

3Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, hp cd-writer, or hp dvd writer drive to play music, watch movies, or record information.

3Use HP Pavilion PC Tools.

3Save power with standby and hibernation modes.

3Solve common problems.

Introduction

Quick Start Guide

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HP 502n (US), 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 542x (US), 522n (US/CAN), 522c (US/CAN), 752w (US/CAN) manual Using the Quick Start Guide

Contents

hp pavilion home pc quick start guideQuick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Start Here WelcomeStart Here Quick Start GuideInventory Checklist Note Your contents may varyThe documentation includes This Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide PC BackStart Here PC Front to show connectorsHP Pavilion home PC Lower front cover openedQuick Start Guide PC Back ConnectionsStart Here PC Front Connections viii HP Pavilion home PCSerial SerialQuick Start Guide Register with HPStart Here HP Pavilion home PC InternetClick Start, choose HP Desktop Start HereHelp and Support Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour GuideHP Center Click Start, chooseHP Pavilion home PC hp centerQuick Start Guide Start MenuStart Here xiv HP Pavilion home PC Help and SupportHP Pavilion information and support Help and support news My HP Pavilion PC Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PCStart Here Quick Start GuideHP Instant Support Click Start, Help andSupport, and then HP Instant SupportAll Programs Start HereHewlett-Packard All Programs Start button hp pavilion pc toolsxviii HP Pavilion home PC HP Tour GuideClick the icon on the desktop select models Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide Note Your document contents may varyHere StartHP Web Sites Select your country/regionloc/regional.html 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 Contents Setting Up the ComputerUsing the Computer Start HereSetting Up and Using the Internet Doing Common TasksGetting HP Updates for the PC Resolving ProblemsIndex Contentsxxviii HP Pavilion home PC Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningIntroducing the Quick Start Guide 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˚Using the Computer Introducing the BasicsWindows Operating System 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 FeatureAlphanumeric keys IntroductionUsing the Keyboard Basics16 HP Pavilion home PC Function keysArrow keys Basics Numeric keysSpecial buttons Features Buttons BasicsNote Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard Quick Start GuideDescription FeatureIcon Basics Media ControlsButton Configuration 2 Choose Control PanelAdjusting Speaker Volume BasicsUsing a Microphone 24 HP Pavilion home PCAdjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click RecordingSelect the Alternate Microphone 3 In Adjust volume for, click RecordingTurning Off the Computer 4 Click Turn OffStandby Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand ByPutting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode BasicsHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer2 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 an ISP? What Is the World Wide Web?What Is a URL? 32 HP Pavilion home PCWhat Is an E-Mail Address? How Do I Search the Internet?name@domainname 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 TerminologyUsing Country/Region Codes 3 Country/Region 1 North America3 Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia 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 Guide62 HP Pavilion home PC CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drivedvd-rom or hp dvd 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 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery System RestoreApplication Recovery 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 4 Double-click Administrative Tools Displaying Hard Disk SpaceIncreasing Available 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 PCclick this easy internet sign-up Select an Internet Service Provider ISPhp registration Register your computer with HP hp tour guide View a tour about your PC, the Internet, and e-mail