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HP Brio 8413 User Manual

HP Brio 8413 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Getting the Most From Your HP Brio PC http://www.hp.com/go/brio...
  • Page 2 Notice Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard 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. Hewlett-Packard 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The HP Brio Center ...5 The HP Brio Enhanced Keyboard ...6 A Word on Using the Mouse ...7 In Business with the HP Brio PC ... 9 HP Brio Center ...10 Registering Your HP Brio PC ... 12 Electronic Registration ... 12 Non-electronic Registration ...
  • Page 4 Learn About Your HP Brio PC Support ...25 Check Your Support Details ...25 Need More Help? ... 26 Tips on Avoiding Potential Problems ...27 Take Advantage of Disk Partitions ...27 Protect Your HP Brio PC from Power Shortages ...27 Questions & Answers ... 28...

  • Page 5: The First Steps

    Now that you have set up your computer (see the Getting Started guide), you are ready to start using it. Whether you are an experienced user of computers or more of a novice to them, this chapter contains some basic information that will help you become more familiar with your HP Brio PC.

  • Page 6: Understanding Your Desktop

    The First Steps... Understanding Your Desktop... Understanding Your Desktop... Once the initial Windows Welcome sequence has finished, double-click on the shortcut on the Desktop. Your screen will be similar to that shown below. Various Icons Start Button All the features described in this section are standard Windows ones. For further...

  • Page 7: The Desktop

    Icons are small graphical objects that represent a particular feature, area or shortcut of your computer. Double-clicking on them opens that feature. They can be dragged around the desktop, and they can be placed in the recycle bin. The Taskbar By default the taskbar is at the bottom of your window.

  • Page 8: Taskbar Buttons

    Notification Area Depending on what you are working on with your HP Brio PC, small indicators may appear in the notification area (to the left of the clock). If you are printing, for example, these indicators brings up a window where you can change some of the settings.

  • Page 9: The Hp Brio Center

    The HP Brio Center window and its functions are described in detail on page 10. on your Desktop, The First Steps...

  • Page 10: The Hp Brio Enhanced Keyboard

    The HP Brio enhanced keyboard may not be available in all regions. Note The HP Brio enhanced keyboard has an extra set of buttons on the top right-hand corner. These buttons are configured to perform special tasks such as accessing the HP Brio Center.

  • Page 11: A Word On Using The Mouse

    “switching, mouse buttons” in the Windows help system The mouse should be considered as a tool that lets you communicate with the programs running on your HP Brio PC — moving the mouse, clicking and double- clicking its buttons all have a specific meaning.
  • Page 12 The First Steps... A Word on Using the Mouse...

  • Page 13: In Business With The Hp Brio Pc

    In Business with the HP Brio PC This chapter explains some of the ways your HP Brio PC can integrate effortlessly into your working environment, and keep it running smoothly.

  • Page 14: Hp Brio Center

    The HP Brio Center consists of a menu of different things you might want to do with your HP Brio PC. The choices available to you have been laid out clearly and simply, allowing you to perform tasks with the minimum of effort.
  • Page 15 From the HP Brio Center you can, register your HP Brio PC electronically and take advantage of the free screensaver — only if your HP Brio PC has a fitted modem and you are in North America or certain other regions. See page 12 for details.

  • Page 16: Registering Your Hp Brio Pc

    The support is from the date you purchased your HP Brio PC, so it’s important to register sooner rather than later! If you register electronically, you can also get a free screensaver, that will brighten up your HP Brio PC when you leave it alone!

  • Page 17: Non-Electronic Registration

    Once you have registered, the Register Now! option in the HP Brio Center disappears. Non-electronic Registration If your HP Brio PC is not fitted with a modem or you are in a region where electronic registration is not possible, please refer to the Support Details guide for information on how to register.

  • Page 18: Finding Information

    Finding Information Finding Information Your HP Brio PC comes with an extensive on-line library of information that’s been designed to save you time. Many varied topics can be found here — background information and help on how to do things. You can read through any of the on-line documentation and then print out what you need.

  • Page 19: Communicating With Others

    Only HP Brio PCs fitted with a network card will have access to the network options in this window. A key factor for success is being a good communicator. The HP Brio PC provides you with the means to communicate effectively to the outside world, letting you concentrate on the content of your communication.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Communications Software

    When you have created a document and want to fax it to someone, you can simply fax it directly from your HP Brio PC. If you have access to a scanner you could even scan in your signature and paste it into your documents.

  • Page 21: Enabling & Disabling Fax Reception

    Electronic mail — e-mail — is a system of sending messages from one computer to another. Your HP Brio PC uses the modem as the means for sending and receiving e- mails. People use e-mail because it is fast — very fast. While an express letter might take a day to get from one continent to another, an e-mail would typically be there in a matter of minutes.
  • Page 22 Why not check out the HP Brio PC Internet site now! You’ll find information on • the latest drivers •...

  • Page 23: Sharing Things With Others

    Sharing things over a network means making them available to other users on the network. A hard disk, for example can be shared; if the disk is on your HP Brio PC, you tell the computer to share it, and with whom.

  • Page 24: Cd-Roms

    If not all colleagues in your business have a ZIP drive, you can save costs by sharing the ZIP drive in your HP Brio PC. To learn how to share a ZIP drive, see the Communicate & Share window in the HP Brio Center.

  • Page 25: Fixing Problems

    Fixing Problems You should read this chapter if you are having problems with your HP Brio PC. It has been laid out so that you can easily find information on how to fix common problems yourself, and how to get help when this does not work.

  • Page 26: What To Do First

    If you are at all unsure about how to perform a task, refer to the multitude of helpful advice within the HP Brio Center. Or check the on-line libraries in Find Information. If, however, you are sure there is a problem with your HP Brio PC, read on.

  • Page 27: What To Do Next

    What to Do Next OK, so you do have a problem with your HP Brio PC. The next step is to do some troubleshooting — by yourself — so that you can both isolate problems, and save yourself time if you need to get technical support.

  • Page 28: Online Troubleshooting

    This should probably be the first thing you try if you ever have problems. From this area you can perform diagnostics on your HP Brio PC, such as scanning the hard disk(s) for errors. It’s simple and intuitive, yet effective, and can solve many...

  • Page 29: Create Diagnostic Floppy Disk

    Online Troubleshooting Create Diagnostic Floppy Disk This lets you create a special floppy disk which can be used to boot your HP Brio PC. This disk lets you check quickly and easily that your computer’s hardware is functioning correctly. A series of windows guides you through creating the floppy disk.

  • Page 30: Need More Help

    If you need to call for advice or assistance, you should first contact your reseller or dealer. Your reseller knows the characteristics of your HP Brio PC and will be able to provide appropriate advice to solve your problem.

  • Page 31: Tips On Avoiding Potential Problems

    Disk partitions let you split your hard disk into separate areas. Each of these areas appears as a separate drive — for example, C, D, etc. If your HP Brio PC already has disk partitions, you might consider using one partition (other than the C drive, as this is where your system files are stored) for your important data.

  • Page 32: Questions & Answers

    Restart the computer? • If this does not work, hold down the on/off button on the front of your HP Brio PC for 4 seconds; this shuts off the machine completely. Then turn your HP Brio PC on again.
  • Page 33 Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn’t Work... I’ve tried installing a software application, but it doesn’t work. My program window has disappeared. How do I get it back? Consult the guide that accompanies the software or contact the dealer or manufacturer where the software was purchased.
  • Page 34 Fixing Problems Questions & Answers Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn’t Work... My mouse doesn’t work correctly. My computer is behaving strangely. What can I do? Most mouse problems are corrected by cleaning the mouse. To clean your mouse: 1 Shut down your computer.
  • Page 35 Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn’t Work... My expansion card is not working. What is wrong? There may be many reasons for this. Here are some of the things you should check: 1 Check that the card has been installed and configured correctly.
  • Page 36 Fixing Problems Questions & Answers External Communications Aren’t Working... My MS-DOS program can’t find the modem. What do I do? I can’t dial / there’s no dial tone. I can’t receive a fax. MS-DOS programs and games are not supported by your Windows modem.
  • Page 37 External Communications Aren’t Working... Which 56K technology do I use (K56 Flex or X2)? My Internet access configuration requires this. To determine the technology used by your modem: 1 Right-click on the My Computer icon 2 Select Properties. 3 On the resulting window, click on the Device Manager tab.
  • Page 38 You can find the answers to these and many more questions in your Windows documentation that came with your HP Brio PC. Don’t worry. Windows stores the deleted files in the Recycle Bin on your desktop. To restore your file: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
  • Page 39 How do I copy files, set up my printer, or change my settings? Yes — and they’re all accessible from the HP Brio Center. From here you can access tools that will help you fix any printing, sound, video, and communication problems you may have.
  • Page 40 Fixing Problems Questions & Answers...
  • Page 41 Quick Troubleshooting Tree — to be used when your HP Brio PC is not accessible or does not formation on installation. A more recent version of the product may solve the problem. • Search our web site for compatibility information: http://www.hp.com/go/brio...
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