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 ... 6 Registering with HP ... 7 Making Recovery CDs or DVD... 7 Getting Help... 8 Protecting the PC... 8 Working in Comfort ...
Page 4 Hibernation Mode ... 41 Standby mode ... 41 Hibernation mode... 43 Automatic standby or hibernation mode ... 44 HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up and Using the Internet... 45 Introducing the Internet... 45 What is the Internet? ... 45 What is an ISP?... 46 What is the World Wide Web?...
Page 5 Informing You of Changes... 83 Using Updates from HP Messages ... 83 To start Updates from HP ... 84 To turn off the Updates from HP Service ... 84 Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service ... 85 Resolving Problems ... 87 Troubleshooting ...
Page 6 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive... 109 To display hard disk space... 110 Increasing available hard disk space ... 111 Uninstalling programs ... 111 Removing desktop icons ... 111 Using the Disk Cleanup utility ... 112 Reinstalling programs ... 112 Index... 113 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 Creating DVDs and CDs guide (select models) Microsoft Windows XP guide My HP Pavilion home PC brochure (select models) viii HP Pavilion home PC Keyboard...
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 (IEEE 1394) 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) Audio Line In...
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 (select models only). 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: Start Menu
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 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 PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, Hewlett-Packard and then choose HP Pavilion PC Tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (select 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 You can get help over the telephone from HP. See the Warranty and S upport 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. The Microsoft Windows XP 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 disc creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs/DVD. 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: Turning On The Pc For The First Time
PC into an AC power outlet. Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. HP Pavilion home PC On button When you first turn on the PC, a series of startup windows appears. For some models, click a language option, and then click OK.
Page 35: Registering With Hp
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 36: Getting Help
PC documentation for the terms of your PC warranty coverage and for support contact information. 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.
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 & 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: Organise Your All Program List
2 Move the mouse pointer to where you want the item, and then release the mouse button. (If you are having problems dropping the item into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then to the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item.
Page 41: Help And Support
To remove a shortcut: Caution: If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed. 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Select the folder. 4 Right-click the shortcut, and then select Delete.
Page 42: The Scroll Feature
To change the speed of the cursor on the screen, see “Changing the mouse pointer speed” on page 16. HP Pavilion home PC Use the centre wheel button to scroll or select items on the screen: Scroll through a document without having to ■...
Page 43: To Use The Autoscroll Feature
To use the autoscroll feature 1 Place the cursor next to the text, and press the wheel button once. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls.
Page 44: Changing The Mouse Pointer Speed
4 Double-click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 Use the slider to adjust the Pointer Speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. HP Pavilion home PC Using the Keyboard Introduction The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicators and special buttons.
Page 45: 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 46 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 47 This keyboard enables you to: Mute speaker sound. ■ Search for information on the Internet. ■ Customise 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 48 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. ■ Customise the buttons to open programs and ■...
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. See “Buttons” on page 25. HP Pavilion home PC...
Page 53: Buttons
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons (select models only). Note: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Quick Start Guide...
Page 54 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 55 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 56 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 57: 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 f — 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 favourite Web sites.
Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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. 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Adjusting Microphone Volume
The Volume Control window opens. 2 In the Volume Control window, select Options and click Properties. HP Pavilion home PC 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. 4 In Show the following volume controls, place a tick in the Microphone tick box.
Page 65: 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 66 Video In socket on the TV to the composite video socket on the back of the PC. Composite Video Cable HP Pavilion home PC If your TV has a composite video socket and ■ your PC has only an S-Video socket, connect...
Page 67: 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 68: Disabling The Tv Option
Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the Analog Display option. HP Pavilion home PC 6 Click the OK button, and then click OK again. 7 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.
Page 69: Turning Off The Pc
Turning Off the PC You can turn off the PC without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis. 1 Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu.
Page 70 2 When you want to use the PC again, press a key on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen display reappears just as you left it. HP Pavilion home PC Another way to manually put the PC into standby is to: 1 Click Start on the taskbar.
Page 71: Hibernation Mode
Hibernation mode When the PC is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that is in PC memory to the hard disk, turns off the monitor and the hard disk, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC, everything (programs, folders and documents) is restored to the screen.
Page 72: Automatic Standby Or Hibernation Mode
If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the tick box so that a tick appears in it. HP Pavilion home PC 6 If you changed the Enable hibernation tick box, click Apply. 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timers for standby and/or hibernation.
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 (available on ■ select models). Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable.
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...
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 full-stop, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, you will see the URL extension .com used by companies.
Page 76 4 Type a word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search. HP Pavilion home PC The PC connects to the Internet (if needed), performs the search, and displays the results.
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 PC. This connector may be labelled with either Line or a modem connector symbol. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the telephone socket on the wall. HP Pavilion home PC Back of PC Telephone (select models only)
Page 79: Upgrading To V.92
Upgrading to V.92 Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, click the support link, type Pavilion V.92 into the search box, and then click the arrow to the right of the box.
Page 80: 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 (available on select models) to sign up with an ISP.
Page 81: Signing Up With An Isp Using Easy Internet Sign-Up
ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up: Double-click the Easy Internet ■ Sign-up icon on the desktop. Click Start on the taskbar. Choose ■ All Programs. Choose Online Services. Click Easy Internet Sign-up.
Page 82: Using Any Browser
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 83 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 84: Viewing Online Manuals
4 If necessary, click the Support link, and then select your model. To go directly to a support Web page (English only) for your HP Pavilion model and find online manuals in your language, use the following steps: HP Pavilion home PC 1 Establish a connection to the Internet.
Page 85: 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 86: If The Isp Provides The Browser
You will then be able to send and receive e-mail each time you connect to your ISP. HP Pavilion home PC If using Outlook Express After you sign up with an ISP, and connect your modem, you can run Outlook Express from the Start menu.
Page 87 To send e-mail messages Open the Outlook Express program: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and select the Outlook Express icon. Note: You can also press the E-Mail button on the keyboard to open Outlook Express (select models only). 2 Click the Create Mail button on the toolbar. 3 Type in, or select from an address book, the address of each recipient.
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 information about the optional 6-In-1 memory card reader (select models only), refer to “Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader” on page 62.
Page 90: Using The Diskette (Floppy) Drive
PC. The card reader has two or four horizontal card slots that accept six types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. HP Pavilion home PC 4-slot Card Reader ™...
Page 91: Special Note About The Safely Remove Hardware Utility
Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. When you insert media, the display label may change to the title of the media, if the title is present. Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility Warning: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected.
Page 92 CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card HP Pavilion home PC Insert Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Face up...
Page 93 Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card CompactFlash I/II Insert Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Upside down (gold connector fingers up) Upside down (gold connector fingers up) Upside down (gold connector fingers up)
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
Doing so could scratch the surface of the CD. Store CDs at room temperature. ■ HP Pavilion home PC Playing Music CDs The PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs.
Page 97: Using Windows Media Player
To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Music (if it is present), MUSICMATCH, and then select MUSICMATCH Jukebox.
Page 98 All Programs, choose Video (if it is present), 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. Your PC has recording (or burning) software (select models only) for creating CDs. You can make An audio CD Create personal music CDs with your favourite music tracks and WAV, MP3, and WMA files.
Page 100: Creating A Music Cd
Creating a music CD Important: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright law. RecordNow creates closed session music CDs, which means you must record all music files in one recording session.
Page 101 4 To copy tracks from a music CD: a Insert the music CD, and then click Next. b Select the tracks you want to record, and then click the Add button. c Click the Finish button when you have added all the audio files to your music CD project.
Page 102: Creating A Data Cd
If you are erasing a rewriteable disc, click ■ Erase. HP Pavilion home PC 4 Click the Add Files and Folders button to locate the files you want to record. Select a file and then click the Add button. Repeat this step until all files are selected.
Page 103: Playing A Dvd
Playing a DVD Note: DVD movies are often localised to geographical countries/regions. For information about this, see “Using country/region codes” on page 77. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. 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 104: Viewing Help Information
For information on the WinDVD software, refer to the online Help within the program: Click the ? in the WinDVD menu bar. HP Pavilion home PC Understanding DVD terminology To understand the DVD controls, you should be familiar with DVD terminology. Each DVD can hold one or more titles.
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: Using The Combo Drive
For steps to play a movie, see “Playing DVD Movies” on page 74. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box (select models). Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.
Page 108: Playing Video Cds
The InterVideo WinDVD Player program is included only with PC models that have a DVD drive. HP Pavilion home PC Playing dual-language Video CDs If you have a dual-language Video CD, you must select the language you want to hear, or both languages play at the same time.
Page 109 To select a language in InterVideo WinDVD Player 1 Insert the Video CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Video (if it is present), choose InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD 4. The WinDVD control panel opens and your Video CD plays.
Page 110: Using Hp Pavilion Pc Tools
For example, you’ll find a utility for displaying system information. This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide and any onscreen guides included with your 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 Updates From Hp For The Pc
To go to the Web site, refer to your Warranty and Support Guide. Using Updates from HP Messages Updates from HP (not available for all models) is a service provided by HP to bring you important information about your PC: Product notices ■...
Page 112: To Start Updates From Hp
2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Updates from HP. 4 Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP opens and lists the message titles. To read a message, double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and Updates from HP remains active.
Page 113: Re-Enabling The Updates From Hp Service
Internet, and you receive messages as they become available. If you disable the service, you can use the Re-enable Updates from HP icon on the desktop to turn on the service. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable Updates from ■...
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Page 115: Resolving Problems
Resolving Problems Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems, which 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 contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to won’t work. your Warranty and 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 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 111. 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
You need recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) for some repairs that use the HP Application Recovery program or the HP PC System Recovery program. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs or DVDs;...
Page 124 For more information, type Rollback into the Search box in Help and Support. HP Pavilion home PC System Restore: This Microsoft ■ Windows XP feature creates a restore point where it records the PC settings at that time and date.
Page 125 System Recovery using the recovery CDs/DVDs and choose Full System Recovery; see “Starting System Recovery using recovery discs” on page 107. Before using the HP PC System Recovery program or the HP Application Recovery program, use System Restore. Note: Your PC hard drive contains the System Recovery image in a partition area of the disk drive.
Page 126: Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
4 Then, if you would like to make extra space available on your hard drive, you can delete the recovery partition using a special software tool. 5 Do not delete your hard drive partition unless you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. HP Pavilion home PC...
Page 127 Quick Start Guide...
Page 128: Using Hp Pc Recovery Cd-Dvd Creator
The recovery discs can be used only with the specified PC model. The discs are licensed for use only with your HP Pavilion home PC. The recovery CDs/DVD can install the operating system and software on your PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased.
Page 129: Using Hp Recovery Tools Cd
Store the recovery discs in a safe place. Using HP Recovery Tools CD Your PC allows you to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. After you make the HP Recovery Tools CD, you can use it to: Read instructions to use each utility on the ■...
Page 130: System Restore
Before using the HP PC Recovery Tools CD to change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery discs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program (see ”Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator” on page 100). You cannot make System Recovery CDs after your remove the System Recovery partition.
Page 131: Application Recovery
Application Recovery Note: Not all models include the Application Recovery program. Perform steps 3 through 7 of the following procedure. If HP Application Recovery appears in the folder, your PC includes the program. If an individual factory-installed application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the HP Application Recovery program.
Page 132: System Recovery
“Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator” on page 100. You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive; see “Using HP Recovery Tools CD” on page 101.
Page 133: Starting System Recovery If The Pc Is Responding
Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Hewlett-Packard, choose HP Pavilion PC Tools, and click HP PC System Recovery. 3 Wait until the System Recovery window appears asking Do you really want to start...
Page 134: Starting System Recovery If The Pc Is Not Responding
3 Press the On button to turn the PC on. 4 During the startup, do the following to enter the System Recovery program: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F10 key on the keyboard. (You have only a few seconds to press the F10 key before the normal startup process continues.)
Page 135: Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Discs
Starting System Recovery using recovery discs The recovery discs provide two recovery options: Standard Recovery: This option recovers ■ factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the operating system without affecting any data files that you may have created since purchasing this PC. Some data files may be difficult to find after the System Recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk drive files before performing a System Recovery.
Page 136 Turn Off. Press and hold the On button approximately ■ 5 seconds until the PC turns off. HP Pavilion home PC 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the PC.
Page 137: Freeing Up Space On Your Hard Disk Drive
The System Recovery image is in a partition area of the hard drive; this disk space is not available for your use. Refer to “Using HP Recovery Tools CD” on page 101 for information to make the disk space available.
Page 138: To Display Hard Disk Space
Use the Disk Cleanup utility. ■ Reinstall programs that came with the PC. ■ HP Pavilion home PC To display hard disk space To view the amount of space on the hard disk: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel.
Page 139: 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 140: 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 141: Index
110 increasing, 111 box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 47 buttons Eject, 66 E-Mail, 27 Help, 26 HP, 26 mouse, 13 mouse scroll wheel, 13 Mute, 28 Off. See shutting down PC On, 6 Power, 6 Search, 27 special keys, 24...
Page 142 PC front, ix symbols on chassis, xiv Control Panel, opening, 11 corrupted software, 103 country/region code warning, 78 HP Pavilion home PC country/region codes for DVD, 77 creating a DVD, 78 creating CD by using CD-RW drive, 71 creating CD with RecordNow, 71...
Page 143 54 updating, 54 HP keyboard button, 26 HP Pavilion learning to use, xxiii, 11 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xxiii, 82 HP Picture Toolkit button, 26 HP Tour Guide, xxiv, 82 HP Web site, 54 finding service locations, 55...
Page 144 Video CD, 80 logging off, 11 manuals, online, 4, 55, 56 memory card reader card types, 62 HP Pavilion home PC messages from HP reading, 84 turning off, 84 turning on, 85 microphone, 35 adjusting volume, 36...
Page 145 playing, 68, 70 Windows Media Player, 70 music CDs, closed session, 72 Mute button, 28 Net. See Internet, about network cable warning, 52 network interface about, 51 connecting, 51 network interface card (NIC), 51 no sound, 88 Off button. See shutting down PC On button, 6 online manuals, 4, 55, 56 onscreen guides, 82...
Page 146 Recovery CD-DVD Creator, 100 recovery CDs/DVDs, xxviii, 98 Recovery Tools CD making or starting, 101 region code, 77 registering with HP, xvii, 7 HP Pavilion home PC reinstalling software, 103, 104, 112 removing desktop icons, 111 removing unneeded software, 111...
Page 147 Internet, xxiv software, xxiv Tour Guide, xxiv, 82 tours in Help and Support, 13 troubleshooting, xxiii, 87 turning off messages from HP, 84 PC, 41, 96 turning on PC first time, 6 troubleshooting, 87 tutorials in Help, 13 TV, disconnecting, 40...
Page 148 34, 88 adjusting microphone, 36 controls, 28 show Volume icon on taskbar, 34 Volume Control settings window, 34, 35 HP Pavilion home PC warranty, xxv, 8 warranty warning, 87 Web. (See also Internet) browser programs, 53 defined, 46 page, 46...

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