HP SR1420UK, a1005.uk, a1029.uk, m7181.uk, SR1460UK, SR1440UK

R

receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting

microphone, 16 recycle bin

emptying, 40

getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 40 resizing a window, 25

resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34

S

saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk, 42 scrolling mouse, 8 searching

for files or folders, 23 the Internet, 34

selecting programs or documents, 23 sending an e-mail, 35

settings

viewing or changing, 23 Volume Control, 15

shortcut icons, 21 shortcuts, keyboard, 10

show Volume icon in taskbar, 15 shutting down PC, 4

sleep mode. See hibernation mode software

finding, 23 uninstalling, 40

sound manager, multi-channel, 14 speaker volume, adjusting, 15 speakers, 14

multi-channel, 14 standby mode

automatic, 6 manual, 5

Start button, 23

Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 7

T

television, viewing PC image on a TV, 14

turning off PC, 4

TV

connecting, 14 TV-out, 14

cables, 14

disabling TV option, 14

U

uninstalling software, 40

update Windows operating system, 4 URL, defined, 33

V

virus protection, 3 volume

adjusting, 15

adjusting microphone, 16 controls, 12

show Volume icon on taskbar, 15, 16 Volume Control settings window, 15

W

Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 33 page, 33 searching the, 34

window, resizing, 25 Windows Update, 4 Windows XP, 21 wireless mouse, 7

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HP SR1420UK, a1005.uk, a1029.uk, m7181.uk, SR1460UK, SR1440UK manual

Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of Contents Using the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Improving PC PerformanceIndex Uninstalling Programs vi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PC PC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC 4 Click Turn Off Using Windows UpdateTurning Off the PC Standby Mode Hibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentRestarting the PC Automatic Standby or Hibernation Using the Mouse Buttons Using the Mouse Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A ScrollingAutoscrolling Click means to press the left button on the mouse once Panning Using the KeyboardSwitching Mouse Button Functions 5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Function Keys Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Alphanumeric Keys Edit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a TV as a MonitorUsing Speakers Cables You May Need Adjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone Volume Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs Using Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Handling CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive 20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop Icons 2 Choose All Programs Using the Start MenuUsing the All Programs Menu Organising Your All Programs List Control Panel Using the Control Panel Feature Resizing Windows Working with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing Files 3 Click Move this file Moving FilesCreating Folders 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Copying FilesFinding Files 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file Rename Renaming FilesDeleting Files Getting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Using the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet Connection Using a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet Content Sending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook Express Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 38 PC Basics Guide Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsImproving PC Performance Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Uninstalling ProgramsCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Emptying the Recycle Bin 3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors Index 44 PC Basics Guide