PC Operation, Additional PC Base Components | HP m7181.uk, a1005.uk

PC Operation

The user operates the PC by using a keyboard to enter text and commands, a mouse to point and select items, and a display monitor. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the screen.

The minimum items required to operate your personal computer are the PC base box, the keyboard, the mouse, and the monitor.

Additional PC Base Components

The PC base box may have other components, such as:

•Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model.

•A memory card reader that reads or records the memory cards used in digital cameras and other devices.

•A diskette (floppy) drive.

•A modem that connects the PC to a telephone line for a dial-up connection to the Internet.

•An Ethernet connector that connects the PC to a network, such as a local area network (LAN).

•Connectors and ports, such as USB, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), serial, parallel, and others, such as for a joystick.

•Special features that may be on the motherboard or on separate add-in cards, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards.

External PC Components

You may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC base through the connectors on the front or the back of the base. The connectors on the front of the PC are usually used for quick, temporary connection.

Depending on the connectors on your PC, common peripheral components are:

•A printer (using a serial, parallel, or USB port).

•An external disk drive.

•A digital camera.

•Video devices, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera.

•An MP3 player.

•A personal organiser.

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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 Improving PC Performance IndexUninstalling Programs 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 Using Windows Update Turning Off the PCStandby Mode 4 Click Turn Off 2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present Restarting the PCAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling AutoscrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A Using the Keyboard Switching Mouse Button Functions5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Panning Standard Keyboard Features Keyboard ShortcutsAlphanumeric Keys Function Keys Numeric Keys Edit KeysArrow Keys Special Keyboard Buttons Keyboard IndicatorsVolume Control a ef Adjusting the MonitorMedia Control Keys Using a TV as a Monitor Using SpeakersCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a Microphone Adjusting Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs 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 Using the Start Menu Using the All Programs MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All Programs Using the Control Panel Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Working with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with Folders Moving Files Creating Folders3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this file Copying Files Finding Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Renaming Files Deleting FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin 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 4 Double-click Administrative Tools Improving PC PerformanceIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Uninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk DriveEmptying the Recycle Bin 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