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HP a210y (D7219N), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US), 506x (US), a250n Problem, Solution

Models: 716n (US) 746c (US/CAN) a244w (US/CAN) a250e (D7219L)

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	Problem	Solution
	I cannot remove the	Remove the rear top cover:
	cables for my external	1 Remove the multi-storage bay cover. See “Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral
	device from the multi-	Placement” in the “Start Here” section of this document.
	storage bay cable	Placement” in the “Start Here” section of this document.
	storage bay cable	2 Press tab (A) inside the bay and slide the top back cover toward the back of the
	tunnel (select models
	tunnel (select models	chassis; then lift off the cover.
	only).	chassis; then lift off the cover.
	only).

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HP a210y (D7219N), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US), 506x (US), 516x (US), a200n (US/CAN), a250n Problem, Solution

Contents

Quick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Using the PC ContentsSetting Up the PC Start HereSetting Up and Using the Internet HP Pavilion home PCUsing Application Recovery Getting Updates from HP for the PCResolving Problems and System RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery discs IndexSystem Recovery Start Here Start HereWelcome Quick Start GuideNote Your contents may vary Inventory Checklistviii The documentation includesQuick Start Guide PC FrontHere Multi-Storage Bay HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral PlacementStart Here Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement Continued HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide PC BackStart Here Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description serialStart Here PC Back ConnectionsHP Products Work Better Together Quick Start GuidePC Front Connections HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Register with HPStart Here Internet xviii HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide HP DesktopStart Here Start Menu xx HP Pavilion home PCHP Pavilion information and support select models Help and SupportStart Here Help and support newsClick Start, Help and My HP Pavilion PCLearn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC xxii HP Pavilion home PCSend a help request HP Instant SupportStart Here Click Start, Help andHP Pavilion PC Tools All Programsxxiv HP Pavilion home PC Note The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured hereClick the icon on the desktop select models HP Tour GuideStart Here Quick Start Guidexxvi HP Pavilion home PC Your Warranty & Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary cposupport HP Web SitesStart Here Quick Start GuideMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System xxviii HP Pavilion home PCQuick Start Guide Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceStart Here xxx HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Quick Start Guide Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning IntroductionHP Pavilion home PC Warning Always disconnectWarning Do not operate the PC with the cover removed Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Setting Up the PC SetupTurning On the PC for the First Time Making Recovery CDs or DVD Registering with HPGetting Help Protecting the PCQuick Start Guide Working in ComfortSetup 0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚10 HP Pavilion home PC Windows operating system Using the PCIntroducing the Basics 2 Select Create Shortcut Organize your All Program list2 Choose All Programs Basics Help and SupportHP Instant Support Help and SupportUsing the Mouse 14 HP Pavilion home PCThe scroll feature BasicsSwitching mouse button functions To use the autoscroll featureTo use the panning feature 5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tabIntroduction Using the KeyboardChanging the mouse pointer speed 5 Click the Pointer Options tabPlace the PC into standby to save power Keyboard featuresThis keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volume Note Your keyboard may not have all the features listedThis keyboard enables you to BasicsSearch for information on the Internet This keyboard enables you to Mute speaker soundPlace the PC into standby to save power. Get support information Find a file or program on the hard driveBasics Customize the buttons to open programs and22 HP Pavilion home PC Alphanumeric keysFunction keys Basics Edit keysArrow keys Icon Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys NameQuick Start Guide Special buttonsBasics A B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W Buttons26 HP Pavilion home PC music userphoto videoDescription FeatureIcon ShoppingBasics FeatureVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up Icon2 Choose Control Panel Button configurationMedia controls Modifying monitor display properties Using the Monitor4 Double-click Change the screen resolution 2 Click Control PanelUsing Speakers Using multi-channel audio speakersManager again. The Audio Configuration To configure multi-channel audiooutput for speakers configuration 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player To use the microphone with multi-channel audioAdjusting speaker volume BasicsUsing a Microphone 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting microphone volumeIn Show the following volume controls , place Note If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directlyCables you may need Using a TelevisionConnecting to a TV set If your TV has a composite video jack and BasicsViewing the PC image on TV 5 Click PropertiesBasics Disabling the TV option2 Click Properties 4 Click Turn Off Disconnecting the TVTurning Off the PC 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation ModeStandby mode Basics2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 44 HP Pavilion home PCBasics Automatic standby or hibernation mode2 Click Control Panel 46 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?name@domainname What is a URL?What is an e-mail address? JaneJones@xyz.comSetting Up the Modem How do I search the Internet?Your PC may also have a network interface that To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line Upgrading to Setting Up theNetwork Interface Lights RJ-45 portSetting 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 SiteViewing online manuals Sending and Receiving E-Mail 58 HP Pavilion home PCIf using Outlook Express If the ISP provides the browserTo send e-mail messages To receive e-mail messagesDoing Common Tasks Understanding Your DrivesUsing the Diskette Floppy Drive Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card ReaderSpecial note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility To use the 6-In-1 memory card readerInsert A B CCard Into 4-slot readerCard CompactFlash I/IITasks InsertEject button Drive door pull for optional drives Inserting a CD or DVDEject button Door lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive Removing a CD or DVD Playing Music CDs Using MusicMatch JukeboxHandling CDs Using Windows Media Player 70 HP Pavilion home PC 3 Choose RecordNow Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW DriveCreating a CD by Using RecordNow Continue by following the steps under “CreatingMake a Music Disc from Audio Files Creating a music CD2 Click Make a Music Disc Make a Music Disc from other CDs4 To copy tracks from a music CD 2 Click Make a Data Disc Playing DVD MoviesCreating a data CD Playing a DVD 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Viewing Help informationUnderstanding DVD terminology Using the WinDVD control panel Using country/region codesCountry/Region 5 Northwest Asia Country/Region 1 North America Country/Region 2 Japan, EuropeCountry/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 Australia Country/Region 6 ChinaCreating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive Using the Combo Drive4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Using HP Pavilion PC Tools2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard Informing You of Changes Getting Updates from HP for the PCUsing Updates from HP Messages 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP To start Updates from HPTo turn off the Updates from HP Service 4 Click Updates from HP again2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service4 Click Re-enable Updates from HP 84 HP Pavilion home PC Resolving Problems Troubleshootingyour Warranty and Support Guide for details ProblemSolution at all. continuedHelp ProblemSolution The PC or part of itThe monitor doesn’t ProblemSolution Help ProblemSolution Click Control PanelThe AOL program ProblemSolution 2 Click Control PanelHelp ProblemSolution The mouse doesn’tProblem SolutionUsing Application Recovery and System Recovery Recovery94 HP Pavilion home PC Recovery Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 96 HP Pavilion home PCRecovery Quick Start GuideUsing HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator 98 HP Pavilion home PC3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard Using HP Recovery Tools CDTo run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator 5 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard System RestoreTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD 4 Choose HP Pavilion PC ToolsClick HP Application Recovery Application RecoveryTo start Application Recovery Click Application Installation orSystem Recovery Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is RespondingStarting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding System Recovery Using Recovery discs Starting System Recovery using recovery discsTo run the System Recovery program using recovery discs Turn Off5 Press the On button to turn on the PC Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive RecoveryTo display hard disk space Uninstalling programs4 Double-click Administrative Tools Increasing available hard disk spaceRemoving desktop icons Using the Disk Cleanup utilityChoose Accessories Choose System ToolsReinstalling programs Quick Start Guide IndexIndex 112 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start Guide114 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start Guide116 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide IndexUpgrading and Servicing the PC 118 HP Pavilion home PC