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Quick Start Guide

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Contents
Start Here........................................... vii
Introducing the Quick Start Guide .........1
Safety Information .................................................1
Using the Quick Start Guide...................................3
Finding Additional Information ...............................4
Setting Up the Computer.......................5
Turning On the Computer for the First Time...............6
Registering with HP ...............................................7
Getting Help.........................................................7
Protecting the PC...................................................7
Making Recovery CDs ...........................................8
Working in Comfort ..............................................9
Using the Computer ............................11
Introducing the Basics..........................................11
Windows Operating System.............................11
Start Menu .....................................................11
HP Center ...................................................... 12
Help and Support ........................................... 13
Using the Mouse................................................. 14
The Scroll Feature ........................................... 15
The Autoscroll Feature ..................................... 15
The Panning Feature........................................ 16
Using the Keyboard ............................................ 16
Introduction.................................................... 16
Features......................................................... 19
Buttons .......................................................... 20
Button Configuration ....................................... 23
Using Speakers .................................................. 24
Using multi-channel audio speakers................... 24
Adjusting speaker volume ................................ 27
Using a Microphone ........................................... 28
Adjusting Microphone Volume.......................... 29
Turning Off the Computer .................................... 30
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Putting the Computer into Standby and
Hibernation Mode .............................................. 30
Standby Mode ............................................... 30
Hibernation Mode .......................................... 32
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode........... 33
Setting Up and Using the Internet ....... 35
Introducing the Internet ........................................ 35
What Is the Internet? ....................................... 35
What Is an ISP?.............................................. 36
What Is the World Wide Web? ........................ 36
What Is a URL?............................................... 36
What Is an E-Mail Address?............................. 37
How Do I Search the Internet? .......................... 37
Setting Up the Modem......................................... 38
Upgrading to V.92.......................................... 40
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter.............. 41
Setting Up Your Internet Account........................... 43
Signing Up with an ISP
Using Easy Internet Sign-up .............................. 43
Connecting to the Internet .................................... 44
Using ISP-Provided Browser.............................. 44
Using Any Browser ......................................... 44
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 45
Viewing Online Manuals ................................. 46
Sending and Receiving E-Mail.............................. 47
If the ISP Provides the Browser.......................... 48
If Using Outlook Express.................................. 48
Doing Common Tasks ........................ 51
Understanding Your Drives................................... 51
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive .......................... 52
Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader .................. 52
Special note about the Safely Remove
Hardware Utility ............................................. 53
To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader ............... 54
Inserting a CD or DVD ........................................ 55
Removing a CD or DVD ...................................... 56
Handling CDs .................................................... 57
Playing Music CDs.............................................. 57
Using MusicMatch Jukebox.............................. 57
Using Windows Media Player.......................... 59
Using the CD-RW Drive ....................................... 60
Playing DVD Movies ........................................... 61
Playing a DVD ............................................... 61
Viewing Help Information ................................ 63

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Contents
Understanding DVD Terminology ......................63
Using the WinDVD Control Panel......................63
Using Country/Region Codes...........................64
Using the Combo Drive........................................66
Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive...............................66
Playing Video CDs ..............................................67
Using HP Pavilion PC Tools...................................67
Getting HP Updates for the PC ............69
Informing You of Changes....................................69
Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages ....69
Starting HP Center ..........................................70
Turning Off the HP Center Service.....................71
Re-enabling the HP Center Service ....................71
Resolving Problems ............................73
Troubleshooting ..................................................73
Using Application Recovery and
System Recovery................................79
System Restore ................................................... 79
Application Recovery .......................................... 80
System Recovery................................................. 81
System Recovery Using Recovery CDs................... 83
Using HP Recovery CD Creator ........................ 83
Starting System Recovery Using Recovery CDs ... 85
Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive............ 88
Displaying Hard Disk Space ............................ 88
Increasing Available Hard Disk Space............... 89
Reinstalling Programs ...................................... 90
Index.................................................91

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Start Here
Welcome
Thank you for becoming a member
of the HP Pavilion home PC family.
This “Start Here” section is an
overview of some of the added
software features and tools
available on your HP Pavilion. The
rest of this
Quick Start Guide gives
you information on how to use your
computer. With this guide, you can
use your computer with confidence.
Note:
The screens on your
computer may not match the
screens pictured on these pages.
Start Here

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Inventory Checklist
Documentation
PC
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Power cord
Modem cable
The documentation includes:
Setup poster
This
Quick Start Guide
Support Guide,
containing support,
warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information
Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide
(select models installed on PC, or in print)
Read first, addenda, or other
documents if applicable
DVD Writer guide (select models)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide
My HP Pavilion home PC brochure (select models) Note:
Your contents may vary.
Transformer
(powered speakers only)

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Start Here
Your computer may look different
from the one shown here.
Component, connector location,
type, and number vary by model.
CD storage
DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive
Diskette (floppy) drive
On button
CD-ROM or CD-RW drive
USBFireWire
®
PC Front
Lower front cover
opened to show
connectors

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Connect your keyboard, mouse,
monitor, and modem as described
in the setup poster. Turn on the
computer for the first time and finish
the registration process. Then, add
a printer or other device, or install
any software programs that came
on CDs or DVDs included in the
computer box (select models only).
Your computer may look different
from the one shown here.
Component, connector location,
type, and number vary by model.
PC Back
SERIAL
SERIAL
SERIAL
ETHERNET
IN
OUT
PS/2 keyboard
PS/2 mouse
Serial
Parallel
Audio Out
Audio In
Microphone
USB
Joystick
Ethernet
Monitor TV out
Telephone Modem
Speaker out

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OUT
Symbols in this table identify connectors.
PC Connector Symbols
IN
Symbol Description
Mouse (PS/2)
Keyboard (PS/2)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse,
keyboard, digital camera, or other device
with a USB connector
Serial port for digital camera or other
serial device
Speaker
Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play.
Plug and Play describes the ability to add or remove
components without any special procedures such as
resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a
Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains
the best driver for the device.
Printer (parallel)
Monitor
Symbol Description
Audio Line Out (powered speakers)
Audio Line In
Joystick/MIDI
FireWire®for video cameras or other
devices with very fast transfer rates
Headphones
Microphone
serial

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PC Back Connections
Your computer may look
different from the one shown
here. External components
shown in the following
figure are not included with
the PC. Back connector
location, type, and number
vary by model.
Note: Before using your components,
you may need to install the
software that came with the
component.

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PC Front Connections
Your computer may look
different from the one shown
here. External components
shown in the following
figure are not included with
the PC. Front connector
location, type, and number
vary by model.
Note:
Before using your components,
you may need to install the
software that came with the
component.

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Register with HP
Register your HP Pavilion
home PC with Hewlett-Packard
so HP can assist you with your
technical support needs.

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Start Here
Internet
Click Start, choose
All Programs,and then click
Easy Internet Sign-up for
a simple step-by-step wizard
to guide you through setup for
the Internet and e-mail.
For information about modem
setup, the Internet, and e-mail,
see the related chapters inside
this guide. You can also find
helpful information by clicking
Start, Help and Support,
and then My HP Pavilion PC.

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HP Desktop Help and Support HP Tour Guide
The HP desktop has
shortcut icons that make it
easy to find the things you
need. Click the icon to
find out more information
about that program.
Easy Internet Sign-up
Note:
The screen on your
computer may not match
the screen pictured here.
Start button Taskbar System tray

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Start Here
HP Center
hp center
help
View ticker
display
Customize ticker
Get great
offers
from HP
and HP
partners
Find help
and
support
when you
need it
See
more
buttons
Manage
your
personal
finances
Find the
latest music
software
and
services
Click Start,choose
All Programs, hp center,
and then click hp center
again. Get the latest support
updates and receive great
Internet deals on shopping,
personal finance, music,
and entertainment.
Alerts
you
to new
messages
Get

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Start Menu
Click the Start button to
view the Start menu, the entry
point to everything on your
computer. Look at the following
pages to learn about important
software programs and tools
available to you.
Choose All Programs and
then choose Hewlett-Packard
to find HP-specific software.
All Programs
Help and Support
Start button
Note: The screen on your computer may
not match the screen pictured here.

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Start Here
Help and Support
HP Pavilion
information
and support
Click Start and then
Help and Support to
learn about your computer
and get your questions
answered.
Help and
support news

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My HP Pavilion PC
Learn how
to use your
HP Pavilion
home PC
Click Start, Help and
Support, and then
My HP Pavilion PC
for detailed instructions
and information about
your HP Pavilion.