HP Pavilion 6300 - Desktop PC Parts list manual

Getting Started

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Contents
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Chapter 1 Preparing to Use Your
Computer .............................................................1
Turning On Your Computer For the First Time.......................................2
Working in Comfort with Your HP Pavilion PC.......................................3
Preparing Your Work Environment................................................................6
Your Work Posture.................................................................................................11
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment...........................................13
Chapter 2 Exploring Your System...........25
Turning On Your Computer...........................................................................26
Turning Off Your Computer...........................................................................26
Suspending Your Computer...........................................................................27
Using the Keyboard...........................................................................................28
Using the Mouse..................................................................................................30
Using Headphones...............................................................................................31
Working with Diskettes......................................................................................32
Using the CD-ROM Drive................................................................................34
Using the Modem................................................................................................36
Chapter 3 Discovering Your Software ....37
Learning about the Windows Desktop.....................................................38
Finding Your Preinstalled Software.............................................................41
Finding Files...........................................................................................................42
Adding Software..................................................................................................43
Deleting Software...............................................................................................43
Getting Help from the HP Support Center............................................44
Getting Software Help......................................................................................45
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Chapter 4 Communicating
with the World .................................................47
Connecting to the Internet............................................................................48
Signing Up for Internet Access....................................................................48
Browsing the Internet .......................................................................................49
Sending and Receiving E-Mail....................................................................50
Using the HP Message Board.........................................................................51
Terms and Conditions of the Free Internet Access............................53
Removing the Channel Bar............................................................................54
Sending and Receiving Faxes.......................................................................55
Glossary............................................................ 57
Regulatory and Safety Information...........63
FCC Regulatory and Safety Information................................................63
Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................67
Additional Safety Information.................................................................... 68
Index ...................................................................71

Chapter 1
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Preparing to Use Your Computer
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Chapter 1 covers the following topics:
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Turning your computer on for the first time
•
Preparing your work environment
•
Positioning yourself properly
•
Positioning your computer components
1Preparing to Use Your Computer

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Turning On Your Computer For
the First Time
When you first turn on your computer, a series
of startup screens, including a mouse tutorial,
appears. When you get to the Microsoft® Windows®
desktop, you must click the message Click here to
finish setting up your PC.
As part of this final setup, you will see a roadmap that
points out and describes several important icons on
your desktop.
Note:
It is important to register with HP, so that you can be
notified of changes and updates for your HP Pavilion PC.
Note:
Your screen may look slightly different from the one
shown here.
If Your System Is Not Working
If any of your system components are not working
properly, see Chapter 2, Troubleshooting, in the
Getting Help guide.

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Working in Comfort with Your HP
Pavilion PC
Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment.
To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is
important that you set up your work area correctly
and use your HP equipment properly. With that in
mind, we have developed some setup and use
recommendations for you to follow, based on
established ergonomic principles.
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input
devices are among those tasks that have been
associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft
tissues in the hands and arms. If you experience
discomfort or pain while using any computing
equipment, discontinue use immediately and consult
your physician as soon as possible. For more
information on RSI, you may wish to consult About
Repetitive Strain Injury on page 4.
Please study the recommendations offered here and
consult the Information Sources listed on page 24.
Included there are references to relevant parts of
international standards, regulations, and guidelines,
such as ISO 9241 and the European Community
Display Screen Equipment directive. You may also
wish to consult your employers human resources
department or other relevant departments for
guidance specific to your company. For a quick
summary of the recommendations, refer to the
Comfort and Safety Checklist on page 21.
Note that the recommendations and quoted
dimensions in this guide are designed to
accommodate a broad range of people. If you fall
outside this range, you may need to adapt the
recommendations accordingly. For example, if you
are very tall, your work surface may need to be
higher than indicated in this guide.

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Thank you, again, for choosing HP computing
equipment.
About Repetitive Strain Injury
Because your comfort and safety are our primary
concern, we strongly recommend that you use HP
computing equipment in accordance with established
ergonomic principles and recommendations.
Scientific literature suggests that there may be a
relationship between injury to soft tissues 
especially in the hands and arms  and prolonged
improper use of keyboards or other equipment
requiring repeated motions of the hands and
forearms. This literature also suggests that there are
many other risk factors that may increase the chance
of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain
Injury.
What is RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI  also known as
cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion
injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the
body, such as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become
irritated or inflamed. RSI has been a reported
problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such
as assembly line work, meatpacking, sewing, playing
musical instruments, and computer work. RSI also
has been observed in those who frequently engage in
activities such as carpentry, knitting, housework,
gardening, tennis, windsurfing, and lifting children.

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What causes RSI?
The specific causes of RSI have not been established.
Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI has been
associated with a variety of risk factors, including:
•
Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity
or motion.
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Performing an activity in an awkward or
unnatural posture.
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Maintaining static posture for prolonged periods.
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Failing to take frequent short breaks.
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Other environmental and psychosocial factors.
In addition, there have been reports associating the
occurrence of RSI with the use of computer
keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Also,
certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid
arthritis, obesity and diabetes, may predispose some
people to this type of injury.
What can I do to avoid RSI?
Some people who use computers may experience
physical discomfort during their use. This discomfort
may be a symptom of a repetitive strain injury.
Properly setting up and using computing equipment
can help to minimize your chances of experiencing
this discomfort. Well-designed and properly adjusted
equipment alone may not be sufficient to eliminate
all potential problems. Maintaining good posture and
positioning when working on computers also has a
significant bearing on your comfort.
What if I experience discomfort?
If you are experiencing any discomfort, seek
professional medical advice immediately. Typically,
the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the
easier it is to resolve.

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Preparing Your Work Environment
When using HP computing equipment, its important
that your work environment contribute to your
comfort and productivity. To help you achieve the
proper environment, we have developed
recommendations for optimizing your workspace,
seating, work surface, and lighting arrangements.
You, or both you and your employer, can best
determine your specific needs.
Your Workspace
Sufficient workspace should be available to allow
you to set up your equipment in a convenient,
comfortable arrangement.
• The work environment should be as quiet and
free of distraction as possible.
• For better eye comfort, you should avoid
reflective coverings on the ceiling, walls, and
floor as well as excessive contrast between the
screen and its surroundings.