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HP 512c (US/CAN), 742c (US/CAN), 732c (US), 542x (US), 522n (US/CAN), 502n (US) HP Pavilion home PC

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quick start guide hp pavilion home pcQuick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Quick Start Guide Start HereWelcome Start HereThis Quick Start Guide Inventory ChecklistNote Your contents may vary The documentation includesQuick Start Guide PC BackStart Here Lower front cover opened PC Frontto show connectors HP Pavilion home PCQuick 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 Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide HP DesktopStart Here Help and Supporthp center HP CenterClick Start, choose HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Start MenuStart Here xiv HP Pavilion home PC Help and SupportHP Pavilion information and support Help and support news Quick Start Guide My HP Pavilion PCLearn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Start HereHP Instant Support HP Instant SupportClick Start, Help and Support, and thenhp pavilion pc tools All ProgramsStart Here Hewlett-Packard All Programs Start buttonxviii HP Pavilion home PC HP Tour GuideClick the icon on the desktop select models Start Your HP Pavilion home PC Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary Herexx HP Pavilion home PC HP Web SitesSelect your country/region loc/regional.htmlQuick Start Guide Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemStart Here xxii HP Pavilion home PC Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceQuick Start Guide Recovery CDsStart Here xxiv HP Pavilion home PC Start Here ContentsSetting Up the Computer Using the ComputerDoing Common Tasks Setting Up and Using the InternetContents Getting HP Updates for the PCResolving Problems Indexxxviii HP Pavilion home PC Introduction Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning Introducing the Quick Start GuideHP Pavilion home PC Warning Do not operate the computer with the cover removedUsing the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Turning On the Computer for the First Time Setting Up the ComputerOn button Registering with HPProtecting the PC Getting Help0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚ Working in ComfortStart Menu Using the ComputerIntroducing the Basics Windows Operating System2 Choose Open hp center HP Center2 Choose All Programs Basics Help and Support2 Click HP Instant Support 3 Click Request Help Using the MouseHP Instant Support Basics The Scroll FeatureThe Panning Feature The Autoscroll FeatureBasics Alphanumeric keysIntroduction Using the Keyboard16 HP Pavilion home PC Function keysArrow keys Basics Numeric keysSpecial buttons Features Quick Start Guide ButtonsBasics Note Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboardDescription FeatureIcon Media Controls Basics2 Choose Control Panel Button ConfigurationBasics Adjusting Speaker Volume24 HP Pavilion home PC Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone Volume3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Select the Alternate Microphone4 Click Turn Off Turning Off the ComputerBasics Standby Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode28 HP Pavilion home PC Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Turn Off ComputerBasics 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? 32 HP Pavilion home PC What Is an ISP?What Is the World Wide Web? What Is a URL?JaneJones@xyz.com What Is an E-Mail Address?How Do I Search the Internet? name@domainnameSetting Up the Modem To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone line Or Or36 HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up the Network Interface AdapterTo connect the network interface adapter to the network 38 HP Pavilion home PC LEDsSigning Up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-up Setting Up Your Internet AccountUsing ISP-Provided Browser Connecting to the InternetVisiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site Using Any BrowserTo 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-MailSending e-mail messages If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving 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 4 Click My Computer Using the hp cd-writer Drive2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose HP RecordNow 4 Click RecordNow Playing DVD MoviesPlaying a DVD 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Viewing Help InformationUnderstanding DVD Terminology Using the WinDVD Control Panel3 Country/Region 6 China Using Country/Region Codes3 Country/Region 1 North America 3 Country/Region 3 Southeast AsiaUsing the Combo Drive Playing VCD Using the hp dvd writer DriveConnecting External Components to Your Computer Serial 60 HP Pavilion home PCSerial Quick Start Guide Common TasksPS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out Audio In 62 HP Pavilion home PCCD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive dvd-rom or hp dvd writer driveCommon Tasks Symbols in this table identify connectors4 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 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Disable hp center Turning Off the HP Center Service2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose hp center 4 Click Re-enable hp center Re-enabling the HP Center ServiceTroubleshooting Resolving ProblemsMy computer won’t The computer or part HP Updates72 HP Pavilion home PC Note Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL HP UpdatesThe mouse doesn’t Non system disk errorInvalid Media error 3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard Using Application Recovery and System RecoverySystem Restore Application Recovery5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools System RecoveryTo start System Recovery Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive 7 Double-click Disk Management Local 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsDisplaying Hard Disk Space Increasing Available Hard Disk Space2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools Reinstalling ProgramsQuick Start Guide IndexIndex 82 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index84 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index86 HP Pavilion home PC Upgrading and Servicing the PChp tour guide View a tour about your PC, the Internet, and e-mail click thiseasy internet sign-up Select an Internet Service Provider ISP hp registration Register your computer with HP