Hp Pavilion 500 - Desktop PC Manuals

HP Pavilion 500 - Desktop PC Quick Start Manual (134 pages)

HP Pavilion 525: Quick Start

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Start here

7
- Inventory Checklist
  8
- Pc Back
  10
- Hp Products Work Better Together
  12
- Microsoft Windows Xp Operating System
  26
Introducing the Quick Start Guide

29
Setting up the PC

33
- Turning on the PC for the First Time
  33
- Registering with HP
  34
- Making Recovery Cds
  35
- Getting Help
  35
- Protecting the PC
  36
- Working in Comfort
  37
Using the PC

39
- Introducing the Basics
  39
  - Windows Operating System
    39
  - Start Menu
    39
  - HP Center
    40
  - Help and Support
    41
- Using the Mouse
  41
  - The Scroll Feature
    42
  - To Use the Autoscroll Feature
    43
  - To Use the Panning Feature
    43
- Using the Keyboard
  44
  - Introduction
    44
  - Keyboard Features
    44
    
    Alphanumeric Keys
    47
    
    Function Keys
    47
    
    Arrow Keys
    48
    
    Numeric Keys
    48
    
    Keyboard Indicators
    49
  - Buttons
    50
  - Button Configuration
    53
- Using the Monitor
  53
  - Modifying Monitor Display Properties
    54
- Using Speakers
  54
- Using a Microphone
  58
  - Adjusting Microphone Volume
    59
- Using a Television
  60
  - Cables You May Need
    60
  - Connecting to a TV Set
    61
  - Viewing the PC Image on TV
    62
  - Disabling the TV Option
    63
  - Disconnecting the TV
    64
- Turning off the PC
  64
- Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode
  65
  - Standby Mode
    65
  - Hibernation Mode
    67
  - Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
    68
Setting up and Using the Internet

69
- Introducing the Internet
  69
  - What Is the Internet
    69
  - What Is an ISP
    70
  - What Is the World Wide Web
    70
  - What Is a URL
    71
  - What Is an E-Mail Address
    71
  - How Do I Search the Internet
    72
- Setting up the Modem
  72
  - Upgrading to V.92
    75
- Setting up the Network Interface Adapter
  75
- Setting up Your Internet Account
  77
  - Signing up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-Up
    78
- Connecting to the Internet
  78
  - Using ISP-Provided Browser
    78
  - Using any Browser
    79
- Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
  79
  - Viewing Online Manuals
    81
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail
  82
  - If the ISP Provides the Browser
    82
  - If Using Outlook Express
    82
Doing Common Tasks

85
- Understanding Your Drives
  85
- Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive
  86
- Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader
  86
  - Special Note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility
    87
  - To Use the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader
    87
- Inserting a CD or DVD
  89
- Removing a CD or DVD
  90
- Handling Cds
  90
- Playing Music Cds
  91
  - Using Musicmatch Jukebox
    91
  - Using Windows Media Player
    92
- Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive
  93
- Creating a CD by Using Recordnow
  94
  - Creating a Music CD
    94
  - Creating a Data CD
    96
- Playing DVD Movies
  96
  - Playing a DVD
    96
  - Viewing Help Information
    98
  - Understanding DVD Terminology
    98
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    98
  - Using Country/Region Codes
    99
- Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive
  100
- Using the Combo Drive
  101
- Using HP Pavilion PC Tools
  102
Getting HP Updates for the PC

103
- Informing You of Changes
  103
- Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages
  103
  - Starting HP Center
    104
  - Turning off the HP Center Service
    104
  - Re-Enabling the HP Center Service
    105
Resolving Problems

107
- Troubleshooting
  107
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

115
- System Restore
  115
- Application Recovery
  116
- System Recovery
  117
- System Recovery Using Recovery Cds
  119
  - Using HP Recovery CD Creator
    119
  - Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Cds
    120
- Freeing up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
  124
  - To Display Hard Disk Space
    124
  - Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
    125
  - Uninstalling Programs
    125
  - Removing Desktop Icons
    125
  - Using the Disk Cleanup Utility
    126
  - Reinstalling Programs
    126
Index

127

HP Pavilion 500 - Desktop PC Quick Start Manual (126 pages)

HP Pavilion 364: Quick Start

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Start here

7
- Inventory Checklist
  8
- Pc Back
  10
- Help and Support
  19
- Microsoft Windows Xp Operating System
  26
Introducing the Quick Start Guide

29
Setting up the Computer

33
- Turning on the Computer for the First Time
  34
- Registering with HP
  35
- Getting Help
  35
- Protecting the PC
  35
- Making Recovery Cds
  36
- Working in Comfort
  37
Using the Computer

39
- Introducing the Basics
  39
  - Windows Operating System
    39
  - Start Menu
    39
  - HP Center
    40
  - Help and Support
    41
- Using the Mouse
  42
  - The Scroll Feature
    43
  - The Autoscroll Feature
    43
  - The Panning Feature
    44
- Using the Keyboard
  44
  - Introduction
    44
    
    Function Keys
    45
    
    Arrow Keys
    45
    
    Numeric Keys
    46
  - Features
    47
  - Buttons
    48
  - Button Configuration
    51
- Using Speakers
  52
  - Using Multi-Channel Audio Speakers
    52
  - Adjusting Speaker Volume
    55
- Using a Microphone
  56
  - Adjusting Microphone Volume
    57
- Turning off the Computer
  58
- Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode
  58
  - Standby Mode
    58
  - Hibernation Mode
    60
  - Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
    61
Setting up and Using the Internet

63
- Introducing the Internet
  63
  - What Is the Internet
    63
  - What Is an ISP
    64
  - What Is the World Wide Web
    64
  - What Is a URL
    64
  - What Is an E-Mail Address
    65
  - How Do I Search the Internet
    65
- Setting up the Modem
  66
  - Upgrading to V.92
    68
- Setting up the Network Interface Adapter
  69
- Setting up Your Internet Account
  71
  - Signing up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-Up
    71
- Connecting to the Internet
  72
  - Using ISP-Provided Browser
    72
  - Using any Browser
    72
- Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
  73
  - Viewing Online Manuals
    74
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail
  75
  - If the ISP Provides the Browser
    76
  - If Using Outlook Express
    76
Doing Common Tasks

79
- Understanding Your Drives
  79
- Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive
  80
- Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader
  80
  - Special Note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility
    81
  - To Use the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader
    82
- Inserting a CD or DVD
  83
- Removing a CD or DVD
  84
- Handling Cds
  85
- Playing Music Cds
  85
  - Using Musicmatch Jukebox
    85
  - Using Windows Media Player
    87
- Using the CD-RW Drive
  88
- Playing DVD Movies
  89
  - Playing a DVD
    89
  - Viewing Help Information
    91
  - Understanding DVD Terminology
    91
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    91
  - Using Country/Region Codes
    92
- Using the Combo Drive
  94
- Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive
  94
- Playing Video Cds
  95
- Using HP Pavilion PC Tools
  95
Getting HP Updates for the PC

97
- Informing You of Changes
  97
- Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages
  97
Resolving Problems

101
- Troubleshooting
  101
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

107
- System Restore
  107
- Application Recovery
  108
- System Recovery
  109
- System Recovery Using Recovery Cds
  111
  - Using HP Recovery CD Creator
    111
  - Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Cds
    113
- Freeing up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
  116
  - Displaying Hard Disk Space
    116
  - Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
    117
  - Reinstalling Programs
    118
Index

119

HP Pavilion 500 - Desktop PC Quick Start Manual (116 pages)

pavilion home pc

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Start here

4
- Inventory Checklist
  5
- Pc Back
  6
- Help and Support
  15
- Microsoft Windows Xp Operating System
  22
- Recovery Cds
  24
- Table of Contents
  26
Introducing the Quick Start Guide

30
Setting up the Computer

34
- Turning on the Computer for the First Time
  34
- Registering with HP
  35
- Getting Help
  36
- Protecting the PC
  36
- Working in Comfort
  37
Using the Computer

38
- Introducing the Basics
  38
  - Windows Operating System
    38
  - Start Menu
    38
  - HP Center
    39
  - Help and Support
    40
- Using the Mouse
  41
  - The Scroll Feature
    42
  - The Autoscroll Feature
    43
  - The Panning Feature
    43
- Using the Keyboard
  44
  - Introduction
    44
    
    Function Keys
    45
    
    Arrow Keys
    45
    
    Numeric Keys
    46
  - Features
    47
  - Buttons
    48
  - Button Configuration
    51
- Adjusting Speaker Volume
  52
- Using a Microphone
  53
  - Adjusting Microphone Volume
    54
- Turning off the Computer
  55
- Putting the Computer into Standby and
  55
- Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode
  56
  - Standby Mode
    56
  - Hibernation Mode
    57
  - Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
    58
Setting up and Using the Internet

60
- Introducing the Internet
  60
  - What Is the Internet
    60
  - What Is an ISP
    61
  - What Is the World Wide Web
    61
  - What Is a URL
    61
  - What Is an E-Mail Address
    62
  - How Do I Search the Internet
    62
- Setting up the Modem
  63
- Setting up the Network Interface Adapter
  65
- Setting up Your Internet Account
  68
  - Signing up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-Up
    68
- Connecting to the Internet
  69
  - Using ISP-Provided Browser
    69
  - Using any Browser
    70
- Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site
  70
  - Viewing Online Manuals
    72
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail
  73
  - If the ISP Provides the Browser
    73
  - If Using Outlook Express
    74
Doing Common Tasks

76
- Inserting a CD or DVD
  76
- Removing a CD or DVD
  77
- Handling Cds
  78
- Playing Music Cds
  78
  - Using Musicmatch Jukebox
    78
  - Using Windows Media Player
    80
- Using the Hp CD-Writer Drive
  81
- Playing DVD Movies
  82
  - Playing a DVD
    82
  - Viewing Help Information
    83
  - Understanding DVD Terminology
    84
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    84
  - Using Country/Region Codes
    85
- Using the Combo Drive
  86
- Using the Hp DVD Writer Drive
  87
- Playing VCD
  87
- Connecting External Components to Your Computer
  88
- Using HP Pavilion PC Tools
  93
Getting HP Updates for the PC

94
- Informing You of Changes
  94
- Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages
  94
Resolving Problems

98
- Troubleshooting
  98
- Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
  104
  - System Restore
    104
  - Application Recovery
    104
  - System Recovery
    105
- Freeing up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
  107
  - Displaying Hard Disk Space
    108
  - Increasing Available Hard Disk Space
    108
  - Reinstalling Programs
    109
Index

110