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HP a250y (D7219X), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), a250n Register with HP, Start Here, Quick Start Guide

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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 RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery discs IndexSystem Recovery Welcome Start HereStart Here Quick Start Guideviii Inventory ChecklistNote Your contents may vary The documentation includesQuick Start Guide PC FrontHere HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage BayQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral PlacementStart Here HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement ContinuedQuick Start Guide PC BackStart Here Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description serialHP Products Work Better Together PC Back ConnectionsStart Here Quick Start GuideHP Pavilion home PC PC Front ConnectionsQuick Start Guide Register with HPStart Here xviii HP Pavilion home PC InternetQuick Start Guide HP DesktopStart Here 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 Guidexxvi HP Pavilion home PC Your Warranty & Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary Start Here HP Web Sitescposupport Quick Start Guidexxviii HP Pavilion home PC Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemQuick Start Guide Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceStart Here xxx HP Pavilion home PC AC Power Safety Warning Safety InformationIntroducing the Quick Start Guide IntroductionHP Pavilion home PC Warning Always disconnectWarning Do not operate the PC with the cover removed 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 Windows operating system Using the PCIntroducing the Basics 2 Select Create Shortcut Organize your All Program list2 Choose All Programs 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 Basics22 HP Pavilion home PC Alphanumeric keysFunction keys Basics Edit keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon 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 photo usermusic videoIcon FeatureDescription ShoppingVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up FeatureBasics Icon2 Choose Control Panel Button configurationMedia controls 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 directlyCables you may need Using a TelevisionConnecting to a TV set Basics If your TV has a composite video jack and5 Click Properties Viewing the PC image on TVBasics Disabling the TV option2 Click Properties 4 Click Turn Off Disconnecting the TVTurning Off the PC 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Troubleshooting Resolving ProblemsSolution Problemyour Warranty and Support Guide for details at all. continuedSolution ProblemHelp The PC or part of itThe monitor doesn’t ProblemSolution 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 Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is RespondingStarting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding 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 Quick Start Guide IndexIndex 112 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index114 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide Index116 HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide IndexUpgrading and Servicing the PC 118 HP Pavilion home PC