HP Pavilion 900 CTO User manual

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Quick Start Guide

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The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Hewlett-Packard®Company makes no warranty of any kind with
regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software
on equipment that is not furnished by HP.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be
photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language
without the prior written consent of HP.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Home Products Division
P.O. Box 4010
Cupertino, CA 95015-4010
USA
© Hewlett-Packard Company, 2001. All rights reserved.
Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard
Company in the United States of America and other countries.
Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective
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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 value-
added software features and
tools available on your
HP Pavilion. The rest of this
Quick
Start Guide
gives you more
information on how to use your
computer. With this guide, you will
be able to use your computer with
confidence.
Note:
The screens on your
computer may not exactly match
the screens pictured on these
pages.
Start Here

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Inventory Checklist
Documentation
packet of books
PC
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Power cord
Modem/telephone
cable
The documentation includes:
Setup poster
This
Quick Start Guide
Upgrading and Servicing the
PC
guide
Warranty and License Information
Support Path
card
Read first, addenda, or other
documents if applicable
Microsoft Windows manual
My Pavilion brochure Note:
Your system contents may vary.

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Start Here
Register with HP
Register your HP Pavilion
home PC with Hewlett-Packard
to help us assist you with your
technical support needs.

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Internet
Click Start, All Programs,
then 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,
then My Hewlett-Packard
Computer.

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

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HP Center
hp center
help
Ticker
display
Customize
Great
offers
from HP
Get help
and
support
when you
need it
See
more
buttons
Manage
your
personal
finances
The
latest
software
and
services
Click Start,All Programs,
hp center, then hp center
again. Get the latest support
updates and great Internet
deals on shopping, personal
finance, music, and
entertainment.

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Start Here
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.
Click All Programs to find
HP-specific applications.
All Programs
Help and Support
Start button
Note: The screen on your computer may
not exactly match the screen pictured here.

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

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

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HP Instant Support
Send a help request
Click Start, Help and
Support,then HP Instant
Support.Run tests yourself,
or contact an HP Support
Analyst for help via the
Internet.
Note: HP Instant Support is not available on all models.

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Start Here
hp tools
All Programs
Start button
Note: The screen on your computer may not exactly
match the screen pictured here.
Click Start then All Programs
to find all the software programs
on your computer. Click hp
tools to find HP drivers and the
HP Tour Guide.
All Programs

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HP Tour Guide
Click Start,All Programs,
hp tools,then hp tour
guide.Let the HP Tour Guide
show you the desktop, My
Software Programs, and the
basics of the Internet and e-mail.

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Your HP Pavilion PC Warranty and Support
Note: This document is not included with
all models.
You can get help over the
telephone from HP.
See the
Warranty and License
Information
included with the
computer documentation for
the terms of your HP Pavilion
warranty coverage.
See the
Support Path card,
also included with the
computer documentation, for
support telephone numbers.

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HP Web Sites
Type these Web site addresses into
the Address box of your Internet
browser, and press the Enter key on
your keyboard to find helpful
information from HP online.
www.hp.com
Go to HP’s main Web site for the
latest information about your
HP Pavilion home PC and all your
HP products. Receive technical
support, download software
updates, and find out about HP’s
home and business services.
www.hp.com/cposupport
Use this direct link to HP’s Customer
Care Web site for all your technical
support needs.
www.myhpclub.com
Go to My HP Club Web site
for tips and tricks, activities, special
deals, sneak previews, and more.

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Start Here
For questions about the Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system,
try these sources of information:
Help and Support, for onscreen help and
troubleshooting (click Start then Help
and Support)
Microsoft Windows manual, included with the computer
documentation packet
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

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Contents
Start Here ........................................... iii
Introducing the Quick Start Guide......... 1
Safety Information................................................. 1
Using the Quick Start Guide .................................. 5
Setting Up the Computer ...................... 7
Turning On the Computer for the First Time .............. 7
Registering with HP............................................... 8
Working in Comfort ............................................ 10
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
Adjusting Speaker Volume ................................... 24
Turning Off the Computer .................................... 25
Putting the Computer into Standby and
Hibernation Mode .............................................. 26
Standby Mode ............................................... 26
Hibernation Mode .......................................... 27
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode .......... 28
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Setting Up and Using the Internet .......29
Introducing the Internet........................................ 29
What Is the Internet? ....................................... 29
What Is an ISP?.............................................. 30
What Is the World Wide Web?........................ 30
What Is a URL? .............................................. 30
What Is an E-Mail Address?............................. 31
How Do I Search the Web? ............................. 31
Setting Up the Modem ........................................ 32
Setting Up the Network Adapter .......................... 34
Setting Up Your Internet Account .......................... 36
Signing Up with an ISP Using
Easy Internet Sign-up....................................... 36
Connecting to the Internet.................................... 37
AOL.............................................................. 37
Other ISPs ..................................................... 38
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 38
Sending and Receiving E-Mail ............................. 40
If the ISP Provides the Browser.......................... 40
If Using Outlook Express.................................. 41
Doing Everyday Tasks ........................ 43
Inserting a CD or DVD .........................................43
Removing a CD or DVD .......................................44
Handling CDs.....................................................44
Playing Music CDs ..............................................45
Using the CD-Writer Plus Drive..............................46
Playing DVD Movies............................................47
Viewing Help Information.................................47
Playing a DVD ................................................48
Understanding DVD Terminology.......................49
Using the WinDVD Control Panel ......................49
Using Regional Codes .....................................50
Using HP Tools ....................................................51
Getting HP Updates for the PC ............ 53
Informing You of Changes ....................................53
Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages.....53
Start HP Center ...............................................54
Turning Off the HP Center Service .....................55
Re-enabling the HP Center Service ....................55