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HP m7181.uk, a1005.uk, a1029.uk, SR1420UK, SR1460UK, SR1440UK manual PC Basics Guide

Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introducing the PC Managing Files Using the InternetIntroducing the Software Uninstalling Programs Improving PC PerformanceIndex Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base Components External PC Components PC OperationAdditional PC Base Components Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge SuppressorUsing Virus Protection Programs Standby Mode Using Windows UpdateTurning Off the PC 4 Click Turn Off 2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Automatic Standby or Hibernation 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentRestarting the PC 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Click means to press the left button on the mouse once ScrollingAutoscrolling Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A 5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Using the KeyboardSwitching Mouse Button Functions Panning Alphanumeric Keys Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Function Keys Numeric Keys Edit KeysArrow Keys Special Keyboard Buttons Keyboard IndicatorsVolume Control a ef Adjusting the MonitorMedia Control Keys Cables You May Need Using a TV as a MonitorUsing Speakers Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a Microphone Adjusting Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Handling CDs and DVDs Using Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Diskette Floppy Drive Using a Printer 20 PC Basics Guide Learning More about Software Using the DesktopIntroducing the Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop Icons Organising Your All Programs List Using the Start MenuUsing the All Programs Menu 2 Choose All Programs Using the Control Panel Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Working with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with Folders 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder Moving FilesCreating Folders 3 Click Move this file 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file Copying FilesFinding Files 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Getting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Renaming FilesDeleting Files Rename Connecting the Modem Using the InternetConnecting to the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet Connection About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet Content Searching the Internet 3 Double-click Internet Options Sending and Receiving E-Mail2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present If Using Outlook Express Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express 38 PC Basics Guide Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsImproving PC Performance Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Emptying the Recycle Bin Uninstalling ProgramsCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 3 Click Defragment Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Click Check Now Index 44 PC Basics Guide