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HP a262n (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US) HP Desktop, Start Here, Quick Start Guide

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

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Quick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Start Here ContentsSetting Up the PC Using the PCHP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internetand System Recovery Getting Updates from HP for the PCResolving Problems Using Application RecoverySystem Recovery IndexSystem Recovery Using Recovery discs Quick Start Guide Start HereWelcome Start HereThe documentation includes Inventory Checklistviii Note Your contents may varyHere PC FrontQuick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage BayStart Here Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral PlacementQuick Start Guide HP Pavilion home PC Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement ContinuedStart Here PC BackQuick Start Guide serial PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description Symbol DescriptionQuick Start Guide PC Back ConnectionsHP Products Work Better Together Start HereHP Pavilion home PC PC Front ConnectionsStart Here Register with HPQuick Start Guide xviii HP Pavilion home PC InternetStart Here HP DesktopQuick Start Guide xx HP Pavilion home PC Start MenuHelp and support news Help and SupportStart Here HP Pavilion information and support select modelsxxii HP Pavilion home PC My HP Pavilion PCLearn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Click Start, Help andClick Start, Help and HP Instant SupportStart Here Send a help requestNote The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here All Programsxxiv HP Pavilion home PC HP Pavilion PC ToolsQuick Start Guide HP Tour GuideStart Here Click the icon on the desktop select modelsNote Your document contents may vary Your Warranty & Support Guidexxvi HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide HP Web SitesStart Here cposupportxxviii HP Pavilion home PC Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemStart Here Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceQuick Start Guide xxx HP Pavilion home PC Introduction Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning Introducing the Quick Start GuideWarning Do not operate the PC with the cover removed Warning Always disconnectHP 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 Help0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚ Working in ComfortSetup Quick Start Guide10 HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Basics Using the PCWindows operating system 2 Choose All Programs Organize your All Program list2 Select Create Shortcut Help and Support Help and SupportHP Instant Support Basics14 HP Pavilion home PC Using the MouseBasics The scroll feature5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab To use the autoscroll featureTo use the panning feature Switching mouse button functions5 Click the Pointer Options tab Using the KeyboardChanging the mouse pointer speed IntroductionNote Your keyboard may not have all the features listed Keyboard featuresThis keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volume Place the PC into standby to save powerBasics This keyboard enables you toFind a file or program on the hard drive This keyboard enables you to Mute speaker soundPlace the PC into standby to save power. Get support information Search for information on the InternetCustomize the buttons to open programs and BasicsFunction keys Alphanumeric keys22 HP Pavilion home PC Arrow keys Edit keysBasics Name Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys IconBasics Special buttonsQuick Start Guide 26 HP Pavilion home PC ButtonsA B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W video userphoto musicShopping FeatureIcon DescriptionIcon FeatureVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up BasicsMedia controls Button configuration2 Choose Control Panel 2 Click Control Panel Using the Monitor4 Double-click Change the screen resolution Modifying monitor display propertiesUsing multi-channel audio speakers Using Speakers4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab To configure multi-channel audiooutput for speakers configuration Manager again. The Audio ConfigurationTo 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 MicrophoneNote If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directly Adjusting microphone volumeIn Show the following volume controls , place 3 In Adjust volume for, click RecordingConnecting to a TV set Using a TelevisionCables you may need Basics If your TV has a composite video jack and5 Click Properties Viewing the PC image on TV2 Click Properties Disabling the TV optionBasics Turning Off the PC Disconnecting the TV4 Click Turn Off Basics Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation ModeStandby mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By44 HP Pavilion home PC Hibernation mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Turn Off Computer2 Click Control Panel Automatic standby or hibernation modeBasics 46 HP Pavilion home PC What is the Internet? Setting Up and Using the InternetIntroducing the Internet What is the World Wide Web? What is an ISP?JaneJones@xyz.com What is a URL?What is an e-mail address? name@domainnameHow 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 Lights RJ-45 port Setting Up theNetwork Interface Upgrading toSigning 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 UtilityInto 4-slot reader A B CCard InsertInsert CompactFlash I/IITasks CardEject button Door lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive Inserting a CD or DVDEject button Drive door pull for optional drives Removing a CD or DVD Handling CDs Using MusicMatch JukeboxPlaying Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 70 HP Pavilion home PC Continue by following the steps under “Creating Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW DriveCreating a CD by Using RecordNow 3 Choose RecordNowMake a Music Disc from other CDs Creating a music CD2 Click Make a Music Disc Make a Music Disc from Audio Files4 To copy tracks from a music CD Creating a data CD Playing DVD Movies2 Click Make a Data Disc Playing a DVD Understanding DVD terminology Viewing Help information3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codes Using the WinDVD control panelCountry/Region 6 China Country/Region 1 North America Country/Region 2 Japan, EuropeCountry/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 Australia Country/Region 5 Northwest AsiaUsing the Combo Drive Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard Using HP Pavilion PC Tools4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Using Updates from HP Messages Getting Updates from HP for the PCInforming You of Changes 4 Click Updates from HP again To start Updates from HPTo turn off the Updates from HP Service 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP4 Click Re-enable Updates from HP Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Updates from HP 84 HP Pavilion home PC Troubleshooting Resolving Problemsat all. continued ProblemSolution your Warranty and Support Guide for detailsThe PC or part of it ProblemSolution HelpSolution ProblemThe monitor doesn’t Click Control Panel ProblemSolution Help2 Click Control Panel ProblemSolution The AOL programThe mouse doesn’t ProblemSolution HelpSolution 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 Creator5 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Using HP Recovery Tools CDTo run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator 3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools System RestoreTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-PackardClick Application Installation or Application RecoveryTo start Application Recovery Click HP Application RecoverySystem Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is 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 DriveIncreasing available hard disk space Uninstalling programs4 Double-click Administrative Tools To display hard disk spaceChoose System Tools Using the Disk Cleanup utilityChoose Accessories Removing desktop iconsReinstalling 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 Upgrading and Servicing the PC IndexQuick Start Guide 118 HP Pavilion home PC