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HP a250y (D7219V), 746c (US/CAN) My HP Pavilion PC, Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC

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 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 IndexSystem Recovery Using Recovery discs Start Here Start HereWelcome Quick Start GuideNote Your contents may vary Inventory Checklistviii The documentation includesHere PC FrontQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay HP Pavilion home PCStart Here Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral PlacementQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement Continued HP Pavilion home PCStart Here PC BackQuick Start Guide Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description serialStart Here PC Back ConnectionsHP Products Work Better Together Quick Start GuidePC Front Connections HP Pavilion home PCStart Here Register with HPQuick Start Guide Internet xviii HP Pavilion home PCStart Here HP DesktopQuick Start Guide 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 GuideNote Your document contents may vary Your Warranty & Support Guidexxvi HP Pavilion home PC cposupport HP Web SitesStart Here Quick Start GuideMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System xxviii HP Pavilion home PCStart Here Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceQuick Start Guide xxx HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Quick Start Guide Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning IntroductionWarning Do not operate the PC with the cover removed Warning Always disconnectHP Pavilion home PC 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 Introducing the Basics Using the PCWindows operating system 2 Choose All Programs Organize your All Program list2 Select Create Shortcut 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 andFunction keys Alphanumeric keys22 HP Pavilion home PC Arrow keys Edit keysBasics Icon Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys NameBasics Special buttonsQuick Start Guide 26 HP Pavilion home PC ButtonsA B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W music userphoto videoDescription FeatureIcon ShoppingBasics FeatureVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up IconMedia controls Button configuration2 Choose Control Panel 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 directlyConnecting to a TV set Using a TelevisionCables you may need If your TV has a composite video jack and BasicsViewing the PC image on TV 5 Click Properties2 Click Properties Disabling the TV optionBasics Turning Off the PC Disconnecting the TV4 Click Turn Off 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 PC2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 again4 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 Resolving Problems Troubleshootingyour Warranty and Support Guide for details ProblemSolution at all. continuedHelp ProblemSolution The PC or part of itSolution ProblemThe monitor doesn’t 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 Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is RespondingRecovery 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 Index IndexQuick Start Guide 112 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start Guide114 HP Pavilion home PC Index Quick Start Guide116 HP Pavilion home PC Upgrading and Servicing the PC IndexQuick Start Guide 118 HP Pavilion home PC