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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 Using Recovery discs IndexSystem Recovery Quick Start Guide Start HereWelcome Start HereThe documentation includes Inventory Checklistviii Note Your contents may varyQuick 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 serial PC Connector SymbolsSymbol Description Symbol DescriptionQuick Start Guide PC Back ConnectionsHP Products Work Better Together Start HereHP 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 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 modelsxxvi HP Pavilion home PC Your Warranty & Support GuideNote Your document contents may vary Quick Start Guide HP Web SitesStart Here cposupportxxviii HP Pavilion home PC Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemQuick Start Guide Recovery System and Hard Drive SpaceStart Here xxx HP Pavilion home PC Introduction Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warning Introducing the Quick Start GuideHP 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 Help0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚ Working in ComfortSetup Quick Start Guide10 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 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 Basics22 HP Pavilion home PC Alphanumeric keysFunction keys Basics Edit keysArrow keys Name Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys IconQuick Start Guide Special buttonsBasics A B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W Buttons26 HP Pavilion home PC video userphoto musicShopping FeatureIcon DescriptionIcon FeatureVolume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up Basics2 Choose Control Panel Button configurationMedia controls 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 RecordingCables 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 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 ComputerBasics 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?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 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 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 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 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 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 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 HP2 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 Problemsat all. continued ProblemSolution your Warranty and Support Guide for detailsThe PC or part of it ProblemSolution HelpThe monitor doesn’t ProblemSolution 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 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 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 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