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HP a250y (D7219W), 746c (US/CAN), a250n Turning Off the PC, Disconnecting the TV, Click Turn Off

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

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Disconnecting the TV

1Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure.

2Turn off the TV and the PC.

3Remove the video cable at the TV and the PC.

4Remove the audio cable at the TV and the PC.

5Reconnect your computer speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the computer.

Turning Off the PC

You can turn off the PC without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis.

1Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window.

2Click Start on the taskbar.

3Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu.

4Click Turn Off.

5Turn off the monitor.

For information on alternatives to turning off the PC, see the next section “Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode.”

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HP a250y (D7219W), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), 526x (US), 576x (US) Turning Off the PC, Disconnecting the TV, Click Turn Off

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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 RecoveryIndex System RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery discs Start Here WelcomeStart Here Quick Start GuideInventory Checklist viiiNote Your contents may vary The documentation includesPC Front HereQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay HP Pavilion home PCMulti-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement Start HereQuick Start Guide Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement Continued HP Pavilion home PCPC Back Start HereQuick Start Guide PC Connector Symbols Symbol DescriptionSymbol Description serialPC Back Connections HP Products Work Better TogetherStart Here Quick Start GuidePC Front Connections HP Pavilion home PCRegister with HP Start HereQuick Start Guide Internet xviii HP Pavilion home PCHP Desktop Start HereQuick Start Guide 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 GuideYour Warranty & Support Guide Note Your document contents may varyxxvi HP Pavilion home PC HP Web Sites Start Herecposupport Quick Start GuideMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System xxviii HP Pavilion home PCRecovery System and Hard Drive Space Start HereQuick Start Guide xxx HP Pavilion home PC Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningIntroducing the Quick Start Guide IntroductionWarning Always disconnect Warning Do not operate the PC with the cover removedHP 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 PCWorking in Comfort SetupQuick Start Guide 0-15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches 0-15˚10 HP Pavilion home PC Using the PC Introducing the BasicsWindows operating system Organize your All Program list 2 Choose All Programs2 Select Create Shortcut 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 andAlphanumeric keys Function keys22 HP Pavilion home PC Edit keys Arrow keysBasics Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon NameSpecial buttons BasicsQuick Start Guide Buttons 26 HP Pavilion home PCA B C D E F GH K M N P R S TV W user photomusic videoFeature IconDescription ShoppingFeature Volume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume UpBasics IconButton configuration Media controls2 Choose Control Panel 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 directlyUsing a Television Connecting to a TV setCables you may need If your TV has a composite video jack and BasicsViewing the PC image on TV 5 Click PropertiesDisabling the TV option 2 Click PropertiesBasics Disconnecting the TV Turning Off the PC4 Click Turn Off 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 PCAutomatic standby or hibernation mode 2 Click Control PanelBasics 46 HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internet What is the Internet?Introducing 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 InsertInserting a CD or DVD Eject button Door lower for 6-In-1 and diskette driveEject button Drive door pull for optional drives Removing a CD or DVD Using MusicMatch Jukebox Handling CDsPlaying Music 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 Playing DVD Movies Creating a data CD2 Click Make a Data Disc Playing a DVD Viewing Help information Understanding DVD terminology3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player 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 DriveUsing HP Pavilion PC Tools 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Getting Updates from HP for the PC Using Updates from HP MessagesInforming You of Changes 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 againRe-enabling the Updates from HP Service 4 Click Re-enable Updates from HP2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose 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 itProblem SolutionThe monitor doesn’t 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 Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not 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 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 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 Index Upgrading and Servicing the PCQuick Start Guide 118 HP Pavilion home PC