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HP a200n (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US), 506x (US) Index, Quick Start Guide

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

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5.1 speakers, 32

6-In-1 memory card reader card types, 62 using, 62

adjusting microphone volume, 37 adjusting speaker volume, 35, 86 All Programs, xxiv, 12

All Programs list changing, 12

America Online, troubleshooting, 90 Application Recovery, 93, 95, 101 Application Recovery warning, 101 autoscrolling, mouse, 16 available hard disk space

checking, 107 increasing, 108

box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 50 burning

DVD, 79 buttons

Eject, 66

E-Mail, 28

Help, 27

HP, 27 mouse, 14

mouse scroll wheel, 14 Mute, 29

Off. See shutting down PC On, 6

Power, 6 Search, 28 special keys, 25 Standby, 27

Start, 11

User, 27

cables

for connecting a TV, 38 card reader, 6-In-1, 62

card types, memory card reader, 62 carpal tunnel syndrome, 9

CD/DVD

country/region codes for DVD, 77

drive types, 61 handling, 68 inserting, 66 keyboard button, 29 opening drive, 66 playing music, 68 removing, 67, 88 terminology for DVD, 76 using correct DVD disc, 79

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HP a200n (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US), 506x (US), 516x (US), a296n (US/CAN) Index, Quick Start Guide

Contents

Quick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Setting Up the PC ContentsUsing the PC Start HereHP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the InternetResolving Problems Getting Updates from HP for the PCUsing Application Recovery and System RecoveryIndex System RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery discs Welcome Start HereStart Here Quick Start Guideviii Inventory ChecklistNote Your contents may vary The documentation includesPC Front HereQuick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage BayMulti-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement Start HereQuick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement ContinuedPC Back Start HereQuick Start Guide Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description serialHP Products Work Better Together PC Back ConnectionsStart Here Quick Start GuideHP Pavilion home PC PC Front ConnectionsRegister with HP Start HereQuick Start Guide xviii HP Pavilion home PC InternetHP Desktop Start HereQuick Start Guide xx HP Pavilion home PC Start MenuStart Here Help and SupportHP Pavilion information and support select models Help and support newsLearn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC My HP Pavilion PCClick Start, Help and xxii HP Pavilion home PCStart Here HP Instant SupportSend a help request Click Start, Help andxxiv HP Pavilion home PC All ProgramsHP Pavilion PC Tools Note The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured hereStart Here HP Tour GuideClick the icon on the desktop select models Quick Start GuideYour Warranty & Support Guide Note Your document contents may varyxxvi HP Pavilion home PC Start Here HP Web Sitescposupport Quick Start Guidexxviii HP Pavilion home PC Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemRecovery System and Hard Drive Space Start HereQuick Start Guide xxx HP Pavilion home PC AC Power Safety Warning Safety InformationIntroducing the Quick Start Guide IntroductionWarning Always disconnect Warning Do not operate the PC with the cover removedHP Pavilion home PC Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Setup Setting Up the PCTurning On the PC for the First Time Registering with HP Making Recovery CDs or DVDProtecting the PC Getting HelpSetup Working in ComfortQuick Start Guide 0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚10 HP Pavilion home PC Using the PC Introducing the BasicsWindows operating system Organize your All Program list 2 Choose All Programs2 Select Create Shortcut HP Instant Support Help and SupportBasics Help and Support14 HP Pavilion home PC Using the MouseBasics The scroll featureTo use the panning feature To use the autoscroll featureSwitching mouse button functions 5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tabChanging the mouse pointer speed Using the KeyboardIntroduction 5 Click the Pointer Options tabThis keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volume Keyboard featuresPlace the PC into standby to save power Note Your keyboard may not have all the features listedBasics This keyboard enables you toPlace the PC into standby to save power. Get support information This keyboard enables you to Mute speaker soundSearch for information on the Internet Find a file or program on the hard driveCustomize the buttons to open programs and BasicsAlphanumeric keys Function keys22 HP Pavilion home PC Edit keys Arrow keysBasics Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon NameSpecial buttons BasicsQuick Start Guide Buttons 26 HP Pavilion home PCA B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W photo usermusic videoIcon FeatureDescription ShoppingVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up FeatureBasics IconButton configuration Media controls2 Choose Control Panel 4 Double-click Change the screen resolution Using the MonitorModifying monitor display properties 2 Click Control PanelUsing multi-channel audio speakers Using Speakersoutput for speakers configuration To configure multi-channel audioManager again. The Audio Configuration 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo use the microphone with multi-channel audio To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD playerBasics Adjusting speaker volume3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Using a MicrophoneIn Show the following volume controls , place Adjusting microphone volume3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Note If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directlyUsing a Television Connecting to a TV setCables you may need Basics If your TV has a composite video jack and5 Click Properties Viewing the PC image on TVDisabling the TV option 2 Click PropertiesBasics Disconnecting the TV Turning Off the PC4 Click Turn Off Standby mode Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Basics2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 44 HP Pavilion home PCAutomatic standby or hibernation mode 2 Click Control PanelBasics 46 HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internet What is the Internet?Introducing the Internet What is the World Wide Web? What is an ISP?What is an e-mail address? What is a URL?name@domainname JaneJones@xyz.comHow do I search the Internet? Setting Up the ModemYour PC may also have a network interface that To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line Network Interface Setting Up theUpgrading to Lights RJ-45 portSigning 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 browserViewing online manuals 58 HP Pavilion home PC Sending and Receiving E-MailIf the ISP provides the browser If using Outlook ExpressTo receive e-mail messages To send e-mail messagesUnderstanding Your Drives Doing Common TasksUsing the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the Diskette Floppy DriveTo use the 6-In-1 memory card reader Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware UtilityCard A B CInsert Into 4-slot readerTasks CompactFlash I/IICard InsertInserting a CD or DVD Eject button Door lower for 6-In-1 and diskette driveEject button Drive door pull for optional drives Removing a CD or DVD Using MusicMatch Jukebox Handling CDsPlaying Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 70 HP Pavilion home PC Creating a CD by Using RecordNow Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive3 Choose RecordNow Continue by following the steps under “Creating2 Click Make a Music Disc Creating a music CDMake a Music Disc from Audio Files Make a Music Disc from other CDs4 To copy tracks from a music CD Playing DVD Movies Creating a data CD2 Click Make a Data Disc Playing a DVD Viewing Help information Understanding DVD terminology3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codes Using the WinDVD control panelCountry/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 Australia Country/Region 1 North America Country/Region 2 Japan, EuropeCountry/Region 5 Northwest Asia Country/Region 6 ChinaUsing the Combo Drive Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R DriveUsing HP Pavilion PC Tools 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Getting Updates from HP for the PC Using Updates from HP MessagesInforming You of Changes To turn off the Updates from HP Service To start Updates from HP2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP 4 Click Updates from HP againRe-enabling the Updates from HP Service 4 Click Re-enable Updates from HP2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP 84 HP Pavilion home PC Troubleshooting Resolving ProblemsSolution Problemyour Warranty and Support Guide for details at all. continuedSolution ProblemHelp The PC or part of itProblem SolutionThe monitor doesn’t Solution ProblemHelp Click Control PanelSolution ProblemThe AOL program 2 Click Control PanelSolution ProblemHelp The mouse doesn’tSolution ProblemRecovery Using Application Recovery and System Recovery94 HP Pavilion home PC Recovery 96 HP Pavilion home PC Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsQuick Start Guide Recovery98 HP Pavilion home PC Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD CreatorTo run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Using HP Recovery Tools CD3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard 5 Choose HP Pavilion PC ToolsTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD System Restore2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard 4 Choose HP Pavilion PC ToolsTo start Application Recovery Application RecoveryClick HP Application Recovery Click Application Installation orSystem Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not RespondingRecovery Starting System Recovery using recovery discs System Recovery Using Recovery discsTurn Off To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs5 Press the On button to turn on the PC Recovery Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive4 Double-click Administrative Tools Uninstalling programsTo display hard disk space Increasing available hard disk spaceChoose Accessories Using the Disk Cleanup utilityRemoving desktop icons Choose System ToolsReinstalling programs Index IndexQuick Start Guide 112 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index114 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index116 HP Pavilion home PC Index Upgrading and Servicing the PCQuick Start Guide 118 HP Pavilion home PC