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HP a250y (D7219P), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US) Start Menu, xx HP Pavilion home PC

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

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Start Menu

Click the Start button to view the Start menu, the entry point to everything on your PC. Look at the following pages to learn about important software programs and tools available to you.

Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packardto find HP-specific software (select models only).

All Programs

Start button

Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

Help and Support

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HP a250y (D7219P), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US), 506x (US), 516x (US) manual Start Menu, xx HP Pavilion home PC

Contents

Quick Start Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Contents Setting Up the PCUsing the PC Start HereSetting Up and Using the Internet HP Pavilion home PCGetting Updates from HP for the PC Resolving ProblemsUsing Application Recovery and System RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery discs IndexSystem Recovery Start Here WelcomeStart Here Quick Start GuideInventory Checklist viiiNote Your contents may vary 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 PC Connector Symbols Symbol DescriptionSymbol Description serialPC Back Connections HP Products Work Better TogetherStart Here 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 PCHelp and Support Start HereHP Pavilion information and support select models Help and support newsMy HP Pavilion PC Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PCClick Start, Help and xxii HP Pavilion home PCHP Instant Support Start HereSend a help request Click Start, Help andAll Programs xxiv HP Pavilion home PCHP Pavilion PC Tools Note The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured hereHP Tour Guide Start HereClick the icon on the desktop select models Quick Start Guidexxvi HP Pavilion home PC Your Warranty & Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary HP Web Sites Start Herecposupport 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 Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningIntroducing 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 Setting Up the PC SetupTurning On the PC for the First Time Making Recovery CDs or DVD Registering with HPGetting Help Protecting the PCWorking in Comfort SetupQuick 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 Help and Support HP Instant SupportBasics Help and SupportUsing the Mouse 14 HP Pavilion home PCThe scroll feature BasicsTo use the autoscroll feature To use the panning featureSwitching mouse button functions 5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tabUsing the Keyboard Changing the mouse pointer speedIntroduction 5 Click the Pointer Options tabKeyboard features This keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volumePlace the PC into standby to save power Note Your keyboard may not have all the features listedThis keyboard enables you to BasicsThis keyboard enables you to Mute speaker sound Place the PC into standby to save power. Get support informationSearch for information on the Internet 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 Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon 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 user photomusic videoFeature IconDescription ShoppingFeature Volume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume UpBasics Icon2 Choose Control Panel Button configurationMedia controls Using the Monitor 4 Double-click Change the screen resolutionModifying monitor display properties 2 Click Control PanelUsing Speakers Using multi-channel audio speakersTo configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configurationManager again. The Audio 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 RecordingAdjusting microphone volume In Show the following volume controls , place3 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 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 Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode Standby mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By BasicsHibernation mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer2 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?What is a URL? What is an e-mail address?name@domainname 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 Setting Up the Network InterfaceUpgrading to 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 readerA B C CardInsert Into 4-slot readerCompactFlash I/II TasksCard 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 the CD-RW Drive Creating a CD by Using RecordNow3 Choose RecordNow Continue by following the steps under “CreatingCreating a music CD 2 Click Make a Music DiscMake 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 the WinDVD control panel Using country/region codesCountry/Region 1 North America Country/Region 2 Japan, Europe Country/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 AustraliaCountry/Region 5 Northwest Asia 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 To start Updates from HP To turn off the Updates from HP Service2 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 Resolving Problems TroubleshootingProblem Solutionyour Warranty and Support Guide for details at all. continuedProblem SolutionHelp The PC or part of itThe monitor doesn’t ProblemSolution Problem SolutionHelp Click Control PanelProblem SolutionThe AOL program 2 Click Control PanelProblem SolutionHelp 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 PCUsing HP Recovery Tools CD To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator3 Choose All Programs 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard 5 Choose HP Pavilion PC ToolsSystem Restore To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard 4 Choose HP Pavilion PC ToolsApplication Recovery To start 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 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 RecoveryUninstalling programs 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsTo display hard disk space Increasing available hard disk spaceUsing the Disk Cleanup utility Choose AccessoriesRemoving desktop icons 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