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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Quick Start Guide... 3 Finding Additional Information ... 4 Setting Up the PC...5 Turning On the PC for the First Time ... 5 Registering with HP ... 6 Making Recovery CDs ... 7 Getting Help... 7 Protecting the PC... 8 Working in Comfort ...
  • Page 4 What is the Internet? ... 45 What is an ISP? ... 46 What is the World Wide Web? ... 46 HP Pavilion home PC What is a URL? ... 46 What is an e-mail address? ... 47 How do I search the Internet?... 48 Setting Up the Modem ...
  • Page 5 Using HP Pavilion PC Tools ... 82 Getting HP Updates for the PC ... 83 Informing You of Changes... 83 Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP ... 83 To start HP Center ... 84 To turn off the HP Center Service... 84 Re-enabling the HP Center Service ...
  • Page 6 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive... 104 To display hard disk space... 104 Increasing available hard disk space ... 105 Uninstalling programs ... 105 Removing desktop icons ... 105 Using the Disk Cleanup utility ... 106 Reinstalling programs ... 106 Index... 107 HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 7: Start Here

    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.

  • Page 8: Inventory Checklist

    (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) viii HP Pavilion home PC Keyboard Mouse Documentation Note: Your contents may vary.
  • Page 9 PC Front Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. A — CD storage (select models) B — CD-ROM or CD-RW drive C — DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive D — Diskette (floppy) drive E —...
  • Page 10 (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). You can store 10 CDs/DVDs. Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. HP Pavilion home PC...
  • Page 11 Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement To use the multi-storage bay for a peripheral device, do the following: 1 Open the bay cover. Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (figure C).
  • Page 12 (figure G). At the back of the PC, connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 13: Pc Back

    PC Back 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).
  • Page 14 When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device. HP Pavilion home PC Symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers)

  • Page 15: Hp Products Work Better Together

    Pre-loaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use. Note: Before using your components,...
  • Page 16 PC. Front connector location, type, and number vary by model. HP Pavilion home PC Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component.
  • Page 17 Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. xvii Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 For information about modem setup, the Internet, and e-mail, see the related sections inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC (select models only). xviii HP Pavilion home PC...
  • Page 19 HP Desktop Help and Support 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. Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here.
  • Page 20 Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software (select models only). All Programs Start button HP Pavilion home PC Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

  • Page 21: Help And Support

    Help and Support Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your PC and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support (select models) Help and support news Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 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 PC (select models only). xxii HP Pavilion home PC...
  • Page 23 All Programs to find all the software programs on your PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then choose hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (select Hewlett-Packard models only). All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.
  • Page 24 (select models only). Click the icon on the desktop (select models). Let the HP Tour Guide show you the desktop and the basics of the Internet and e-mail. xxiv HP Pavilion home PC...
  • Page 25 Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide You can get help over the telephone from HP. See the Support Guide included with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses.
  • Page 26 HP online. http://www.hp.com This main Web site has 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.

  • Page 27: Microsoft Windows Xp Operating System

    Microsoft Windows XP Operating System ® For questions about the Microsoft Windows system, refer to: Help and Support, for onscreen help and troubleshooting — click Start and then Help and Support. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide, included with the computer documentation. ®...
  • Page 28 Recovery System and Hard Drive Space HP Pavilion home PCs with Windows XP feature a recovery partition included on the hard drive, along with a recovery CD creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs. The recovery process, either...

  • Page 29: Introducing The Quick Start Guide

    Warning: Install the PC near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug.
  • Page 30 To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable. HP Pavilion home PC Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the PC.

  • Page 31: Using The Quick Start Guide

    Insert and remove a CD disc. ■ Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or ■ DVD+RW/+R drive to play music, watch movies, or record information. Use HP Pavilion PC Tools (select models only). ■ Save power with standby and ■ hibernation modes. Solve common problems.

  • Page 32: Finding Additional Information

    Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (installed on your system or printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to “Using HP Pavilion PC Tools” on page 82. Note: The Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide...

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Pc

    Setting Up the PC Follow the setup poster to set up the PC in your work area, and then read the topics in this section to turn on the PC for the first time and to finish the registration process (select models only).

  • Page 34: Registering With Hp

    HP Pavilion home PC Registering with HP You may be prompted to register the PC with HP (select models only). Register so you can receive changes, updates, and support. You can register any of these ways: Turn on your PC and follow the onscreen ■...

  • Page 35: Making Recovery Cds

    CDs to reinstall the operating system and software. Make the recovery CDs for your PC now, before a need occurs; refer to “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 99. This program assembles the necessary files and writes the information to CDs.

  • Page 36: Protecting The Pc

    Protecting the PC HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only). The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires.

  • Page 37: Working In Comfort

    Refer to “Safety and Comfort Guide” installed on your PC for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, hp pavilion pc tools, and then click Safety and Comfort Guide. Find important safety and ergonomic information on the Internet; type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Page 38 HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 39: Using The Pc

    The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display. Start menu Click the Start button and: Select programs or documents.

  • Page 40: Help And Support

    PC instead of a connector cable. HP Pavilion home PC The mouse has two buttons on the top. Click the left mouse button to position the cursor or to select an item.

  • Page 41: The Scroll Feature

    Scroll wheel button (scrolling mouse only) Left button Right button You can change the configuration of these two mouse buttons for left-handed use. Refer to “Reverse your mouse buttons” in the onscreen Help and Support Center. Use the center wheel button to scroll or select items on the screen: Scroll through a document without having to ■...

  • Page 42: To Use The Autoscroll Feature

    The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the wheel button. HP Pavilion home PC Using the Keyboard Introduction The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicators, and special buttons.

  • Page 43: Keyboard Features

    Keyboard features The keyboard for your PC may look like one of the following four layouts. Note: Your keyboard may not have all the features listed. This keyboard enables you to: Adjust speaker volume. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■...
  • Page 44 Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip ■ to the previous or next track, and eject the disc tray (top drive only). HP Pavilion home PC Place the PC into standby to save power. ■ Get support information.
  • Page 45 This keyboard enables you to: Mute speaker sound. ■ Search for information on the Internet. ■ Customize the buttons to open programs and ■ connect to Internet Web sites. Find a file or program on the hard drive. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■...
  • Page 46 Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD, ■ skip to the previous or next track, record, and eject the disc tray (for two drives). HP Pavilion home PC Mute speaker sound. ■ Customize the buttons to open programs and ■...

  • Page 47: Alphanumeric Keys

    Alphanumeric keys The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. Function keys The function keys are the F1 through F12 keys located above the main keys. Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window.

  • Page 48: Edit Keys

    Edit keys The edit keys include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. HP Pavilion home PC Arrow keys The arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game.

  • Page 49: Numeric Keys

    Numeric keys When the Num Lock LED (light-emitting diode) on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys are the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock LED on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys used during games or to move the cursor.
  • Page 50 These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. See “Buttons” on page 23. HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 51: Buttons

    Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons (select models only). Note: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 52 May take 10–30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured.
  • Page 53 Figure Icon Feature Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Description Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or software program. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 54 Mute The Internet buttons work only if you have established an Internet connection and have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP Pavilion home PC Description Operates CD or DVD player: a — open and close disc tray(s) b —...

  • Page 55: Button Configuration

    Media controls Media control keys: a — open and close disc trays b — record c — play or pause d — stop e — skip to the previous track — skip to the next track Button configuration You can reconfigure the special buttons on the keyboard to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites.

  • Page 56: Using The Monitor

    Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. HP Pavilion home PC Modifying monitor display properties 1 Click the Start button.

  • Page 57: Using Speakers

    Using Speakers Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel speaker system, and may be passive (no power button and no power cord ) or active (power button or power cord ). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than 2- channels, and may include a subwoofer.

  • Page 58: To Connect Your Multi-Channel Speaker System To The Pc

    3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on your speaker system. 5 Configure the multi-channel audio output; refer to the next procedure. HP Pavilion home PC To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration 1 Click Start on the taskbar.

  • Page 59: To Configure Multi-Channel Audio Output For The Dvd Player

    To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player Note: ™ WinDVD is set up for two (stereo) speaker output. In order to hear all speakers on multi-channel DVD movies, change the audio properties for WinDVD so that they match your speaker configuration (set in the previous procedure) and the recorded DVD capability.

  • Page 60: Adjusting Speaker Volume

    If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the Volume settings. HP Pavilion home PC The two ways to use the Volume icon are: 1 Click the Volume icon on the taskbar.

  • Page 61: Using A Microphone

    Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have another microphone connector in the front of the PC. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC, if present, is ready to use;...

  • Page 62: Adjusting Microphone Volume

    2 In the Volume Control window, select Options and click Properties. 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. HP Pavilion home PC 4 In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the Microphone check box. 5 Click OK.

  • Page 63: Using A Television

    Using a Television Your PC may have TV-out capability, which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV.
  • Page 64 TV and to an S-Video adapter cable. Connect the S-Video adapter cable to the S-Video jack on the back of the PC. HP Pavilion home PC Back of PC Note: 3 Connect audio cable: To have sound come...

  • Page 65: Viewing The Pc Image On Tv

    Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Click the Advanced button.

  • Page 66: Disabling The Tv Option

    3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the nView tab, and then select the Standard [nView disabled] option. HP Pavilion home PC Important: If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, do the following: With Standard [nView...

  • Page 67: Disconnecting The Tv

    Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable at the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable at the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your computer speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the computer.

  • Page 68: Putting The Pc Into Standby And Hibernation Mode

    PC to go through the normal startup routine when you turn it on. HP Pavilion home PC Standby mode also allows faxes to come through to the PC, and it enables the PC...

  • Page 69: Hibernation Mode

    Another way to manually put the PC into standby is to: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. If the PC does not work properly when you wake it from standby, reset the PC: Press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the system turns off.

  • Page 70: Automatic Standby Or Hibernation Mode

    PC: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. HP Pavilion home PC Automatic standby or hibernation mode To automatically put the PC into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings: 1 Click Start on the taskbar.
  • Page 71 5 Check if the auto-hibernation feature is enabled by clicking the Hibernate tab and seeing if a check mark is in the Enable hibernation check box. If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the check box so that a check appears in it. 6 If you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply.
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  • Page 73: Setting Up And Using The Internet

    Setting Up and Using the Internet Your HP Pavilion comes with: Access to the ISPs in your area. Some ■ ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable. (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.)

  • Page 74: What Is An Isp

    Web site information. Some ISPs allow you to use the browser program of your choice. Some ISPs provide their own browser. HP Pavilion home PC What is the World Wide Web? The World Wide Web (WWW), also called the Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals, companies, governments, and organizations.

  • Page 75: What Is An E-Mail Address

    The URL contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, you will see the URL extension .com used by companies.

  • Page 76: How Do I Search The Internet

    Type a question or a word that describes the information you want to find into the search box, and then press Enter. HP Pavilion home PC The Windows Search feature includes direct access to the Internet Explorer Search. (If the ISP provides the browser, you may not be able to use Internet Explorer to search the Internet.)

  • Page 77: Setting Up The Modem

    Setting Up the Modem The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. There are other ways to connect to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).
  • Page 78 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the telephone service line jack on the wall. 3 On modems with a Telephone Line switch, make sure the switch is in position 1. HP Pavilion home PC Back of PC Telephone (optional)

  • Page 79: Upgrading To V.92

    Internet through the LAN. For information about high- speed providers, click the easy Internet sign-up icon found on the desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs. This network connection also allows you to share printers, data, and other devices among your PCs.
  • Page 80 Note: The hub is a device to which all PCs on the network are connected. HP Pavilion home PC Warning: DO NOT plug the network cable into a telephone line. Although the plug on the network cable looks similar to the plug on a telephone cable, they are not the same.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Your Internet Account

    Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for Internet service. Use Easy Internet Sign-up to sign up with an ISP.

  • Page 82: Signing Up With An Isp Using Easy Internet Sign-Up

    Note: If you decide to use a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. HP Pavilion home PC 2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up: Double-click the easy Internet ■ sign-up icon on the desktop.

  • Page 83: Using Isp-Provided Browser

    Web page. You can go to a particular Web site by entering the address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the Address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or, you can use the browser Search tool to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web.

  • Page 84: Visiting The Hewlett-Packard Web Site

    Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site The Hewlett-Packard Web site is dedicated to HP Pavilion home PC owners and to the entire HP product line. There you will find the latest news and information about all of your HP products. You can receive technical support, download software and driver updates, and find out about HP’s home and business services.

  • Page 85: Viewing Online Manuals

    Buy: Buy products, supplies, and accessories ■ online for your home, home office, or business. At this site, you can find special offers on HP products, locate replacement parts, and get addresses of store and service locations that sell and repair HP products.

  • Page 86: Sending And Receiving E-Mail

    An account with an Internet Service ■ Provider (ISP). Microsoft Internet Explorer (included with ■ your HP Pavilion) or other browser program (usually provided by an ISP). A telephone dial-up modem connection, or a ■ LAN, cable modem, or DSL connection from your PC to the ISP.

  • Page 87: If Using Outlook Express

    If using Outlook Express After you sign up with an ISP and connect your modem, you can run Outlook Express from the Start menu. The first time you start Outlook Express, the Internet Connection Wizard window opens if you are not already connected to the Internet. You will need to provide connection information such as an account name and password and the names of an incoming and an outgoing mail...
  • Page 88 4 Click a message once to view it, or double-click the message to expand it and read it in its own window. For more information about using Outlook Express, go to the Help menu within the program. HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 89: Doing Common Tasks

    Doing Common Tasks Understanding Your Drives The PC has a diskette (floppy) drive (select models only), and one or more compact disc (CD) drives. For the optional 6-In-1 memory card reader, refer to “Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader” on page 62. There are different types of optical disc drives that may be included with the PC, depending on your PC model:...

  • Page 90: Using The Diskette (Floppy) Drive

    PC is not writing to the diskette, and then press the Eject button on the PC and remove the diskette. HP Pavilion home PC Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader The optional 6-In-1 memory card reader is accessible on the front of the PC or located inside the front cover of the PC.

  • Page 91: Special Note About The Safely Remove Hardware Utility

    4-slot Card Reader ™ CompactFlash type I Lower left media slot CompactFlash type II Lower left media slot IBM Microdrive disk Lower left drive slot Secure Digital (SD) Upper Memory Card right slot MultiMediaCard Upper (MMC) right slot ® Memory Stick (MS) Lower Memory Card...

  • Page 92: To Use The 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader

    A steady light indicates that the PC is not accessing the media. HP Pavilion home PC Warning: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data.
  • Page 93 Card Insert MultiMediaCard Face up (MMC) Memory Stick Face up (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia Face up (SM) Memory Card CompactFlash I/II Into 4-slot reader Card D (upper CompactFlash right) type I media E (lower right) CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive B (upper left) disk drive Secure Digital...

  • Page 94: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Eject button Door (lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive) HP Pavilion home PC Eject button Drive door (pull for optional drives) 1 Press the Eject button near the drive to eject the disc tray.

  • Page 95: Removing A Cd Or Dvd

    3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. You can also close the tray by clicking the close/open button on the control panel for the program (such as MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player) that controls the drive.

  • Page 96: Handling Cds

    The PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. HP Pavilion home PC Using MusicMatch Jukebox This software lets you play music CDs, record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and listen to music over the Internet.

  • Page 97: Using Windows Media Player

    If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, MUSICMATCH Jukebox, and then select MUSICMATCH Jukebox again. 2 If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the CDDB Internet Connectivity dialog box appears. If you want to search the Internet for the name of the artist and the song titles on the CD, you will need to connect to the Internet and then click Continue lookup.
  • Page 98 Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then select Windows Media Player. HP Pavilion home PC 2 To control the CD in the drive, click the buttons in the Windows Media Player window. To play a particular song, double-click its song title (or track number) in the Playlist.

  • Page 99: Creating A Cd By Using The Cd-Rw Drive

    Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive Note: The CD-RW drive is available on select models only. 1 Press the Eject button on the door of your CD-RW drive, and place a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the center of the disc tray. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC.

  • Page 100: Creating A Music Cd

    Files — Create a music disc from MP3, WMA, or WAV files on your hard drive. Continue with step 5. HP Pavilion home PC Make a Music Disc from other CDs — ■ Create a new music disc from tracks taken from your music disc collection.

  • Page 101: Creating A Data Cd

    5 To copy audio or MP3 files from your hard drive: a Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, and then click Next. b Select files from the Music on System window, or click the Browse button to locate the files you want to copy, select them, and then click the Add button.

  • Page 102: Playing Dvd Movies

    For information about this, see “Using country/region codes” on page 77. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. HP Pavilion home PC Note: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of the disc to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to play.

  • Page 103: Viewing Help Information

    You may want to start WinDVD and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a disc in the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD 4.

  • Page 104: Understanding Dvd Terminology

    If you are playing a movie full screen and the panel is hidden, you can redisplay it as follows: 1 Right-click anywhere in the video window. HP Pavilion home PC 2 Click Player. The control panel appears. To see what a button does on the control ■...

  • Page 105: Using Country/Region Codes

    Once the code locks, you can only play DVDs from that country/region. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc.

  • Page 106: Creating A Dvd By Using The Dvd+Rw/+R Drive

    You can change the country/region code only five times before the setting becomes permanent. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive The DVD+RW/+R drive is available on select models only.

  • Page 107: Playing Video Cds

    If you insert a music CD, a window opens ■ for the program that plays CDs. See “Playing Music CDs” on page 68. If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window ■ and WinDVD control panel open. See “Playing DVD Movies”...

  • Page 108: Playing Dual-Language Video Cds

    After playing the Video CD, to hear sound from both speakers again, you return the Balance back to the center. HP Pavilion home PC To select a language in InterVideo WinDVD Player 1 Insert the Video CD into your CD or DVD drive.
  • Page 109 To select a language in Windows Media Player 1 Insert the Video CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player main window opens. 3 Click the File menu, and then click Open. 4 Click the drop-down arrow next to the Look In window, and then select the drive that has the Video CD.

  • Page 110: Using Hp Pavilion Pc Tools

    This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide and any onscreen guides included with your PC. HP Pavilion home PC To see the items in the HP Pavilion PC Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs.

  • Page 111: Getting Hp Updates For The Pc

    To go to the Web site, see “Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web site” on page 56. Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP HP Center is a service provided by HP to bring you important information about your PC: Product notices ■...

  • Page 112: To Start Hp Center

    2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center. 4 Click hp center again. HP Center opens and lists the message titles. To read a message, double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and HP Center remains active.

  • Page 113: Re-Enabling The Hp Center Service

    Internet, and you receive messages as they become available. If you disable the service, you can use the Re-enable hp center icon on the desktop to turn on the service. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable hp center icon ■...
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  • Page 115: Resolving Problems

    Resolving Problems Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with the PC, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. Look up the description of the problem, and try the solution listed. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.
  • Page 116 You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For non-HP peripherals, ■ device, and it won’t contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to work. your Support Guide for details. The PC doesn’t make Check the speaker connection.
  • Page 117 Problem Solution The PC (or part of it) Try restarting the PC as follows: ■ doesn’t seem to be 1 Click Start on the taskbar. working. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. If the PC shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the PC: ■...
  • Page 118 If you have more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) ■ connected to the PC, change where the desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. My keyboard doesn’t If the PC beeps repeatedly or if nothing happens when you press keys, it’s possible ■...
  • Page 119 Problem Solution When I push one Check the button configuration. To reconfigure the button: ■ of the special or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. multimedia buttons on 2 Click Control Panel. the keyboard, nothing 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present. happens.
  • Page 120 Do not connect a telephone cable to the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone line; doing so may damage the NIC. Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP. ■ HP Pavilion home PC...
  • Page 121 I want to remove icons You can remove most desktop icons from your display by either deleting them ■ from the desktop. or moving them to an unused icons folder. Refer to “Removing desktop icons” on page 105. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 122 Placement” in the “Start Here” section of this document. storage bay cable 2 Press tab (A) inside the bay and slide the top back cover toward the back of the tunnel (select models chassis; then lift off the cover. only). HP Pavilion home PC...

  • Page 123: Using Application Recovery And System Recovery

    The PC does not include recovery CDs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 99. System Restore Warning:...

  • Page 124: Application Recovery

    Application Recovery Note: Not all models include the application recovery program. Perform steps 1 through 5 of the following procedure. If hp application recovery appears in the folder, your PC includes the program. If an individual application or driver accidentally...

  • Page 125: System Recovery

    See “System Recovery Using Recovery CDs” on page 98. Make your own recovery CDs before you need them; see “Using HP Recovery CD Creator” on page 99. To start system recovery: 1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.

  • Page 126: System Recovery Using Recovery Cds

    Press and hold the On button until the PC ■ turns off. Continue with step 5. 3 Wait until the System Recovery box appears asking Do you really want to start HP PC System Recovery? 4 Click Yes to continue with the recovery process. Continue with step 7.

  • Page 127: Using Hp Recovery Cd Creator

    The recovery CDs can be used only with the specified PC model. The CDs are licensed for use only with your HP Pavilion home PC. The recovery CDs can install the operating system and software on your PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased.

  • Page 128: Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Cds

    2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools. 6 Click hp pc recovery CD creator. The creator box appears. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each CD disc as you make it.
  • Page 129 PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 4 Press the On button to turn on the PC. 5 When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F1 key on the keyboard until Entering SETUP is displayed. (You have only a few seconds to press the F1 key before the normal startup process continues.) Wait...
  • Page 130 Recovery CD #1 and close the tray. 10 Press the F10 key to save the changes and exit BIOS. HP Pavilion home PC 11 With Yes selected, press Enter. 12 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.
  • Page 131 13 When the recovery program finishes, click Restart to restart the PC. 14 Before the PC restarts, the CD tray ejects. Remove the CD. 15 Return the BIOS to the original setting. During the startup, when the blue screen with the logo appears, press the F1 key on the keyboard until Entering SETUP is displayed.

  • Page 132: Freeing Up Space On Your Hard Disk Drive

    Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk space, ■ reducing the total amount of space available for your use. HP Pavilion home PC Use the following procedures to: View the amount of used and free disk space ■ by using the System Tools Disk Management.

  • Page 133: Increasing Available Hard Disk Space

    Removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons from your display by either deleting them or moving them to an unused icons folder. To delete a desktop icon, right-click the icon, and then select Delete. Important: You should not delete any unfamiliar desktop icons.

  • Page 134: Using The Disk Cleanup Utility

    6 Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now. 7 Follow the onscreen directions to remove unused desktop icons. You can return desktop icons to your desktop by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging an icon onto the desktop.

  • Page 135: Index

    104 increasing, 105 box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 48 buttons Eject, 66 E-Mail, 25 Help, 24 HP, 24 mouse, 12 mouse scroll wheel, 12 Mute, 26 Off. See shutting down PC On, 5 Power, 5 Search, 25 special keys, 22...
  • Page 136 Internet, 54 connectors cable tunnel, xi PC back, xiii PC front, ix symbols on chassis, xiv HP Pavilion home PC Control Panel, opening, 11 corrupted software, 96 country/region code warning, 78 country/region codes for DVD, 77 creating a DVD, 78...
  • Page 137 56 updating, 56 HP keyboard button, 24 HP Pavilion learning to use, xxii, 11 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xxiii, 82 HP Picture Toolkit button, 24 HP Tour Guide, xxiv, 82 HP Web site, 56 finding service locations, 56...
  • Page 138 CD or DVD, 27 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 19 arrow, 20 edit, 20 function, 19 numeric, 21 HP Pavilion home PC language selecting for dual-language Video CD, 80 logging off, 11 manuals, online, 4, 56, 57 memory card reader...
  • Page 139 music Help in MusicMatch Jukebox, 69 Help in Windows Media Player, 70 keyboard button, 24 MusicMatch Jukebox, 24, 68 playing, 68, 69 Windows Media Player, 69 music CDs, closed session, 72 Mute button, 26 Net. See Internet, about network cable warning, 52 network interface adapter about, 51 connecting, 51...
  • Page 140 CDs, 98 Recovery CD Creator, 99 recovery CDs, 1 region code, 77 HP Pavilion home PC registering with HP, xvii, 6 reinstalling software, 96, 97, 106 removing desktop icons, 105 removing unneeded software, 105 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 9...
  • Page 141 Internet, xxiv software, xxiv Tour Guide, xxiv, 82 tours in Help and Support, 12 troubleshooting, xxii, 87 turning off messages from HP, 84 PC, 39 turning on PC first time, 5 troubleshooting, 87 tutorials in Help, 12 TV, disconnecting, 39...
  • Page 142 32, 88 adjusting microphone, 34 controls, 26 show Volume icon on taskbar, 32 Volume Control settings window, 32, 33 HP Pavilion home PC warranty, xxv, 7 warranty warning, 87 Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 54 defined, 46 page, 46...

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