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Quick Start Guide
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The information in this document is subject to change Hewlett-Packard Company without notice. P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 ® Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with USA regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. © 2000, 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental Hewlett-Packard is a regi
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Contents Using the Mouse................................................. 12 Start Here...........................................vii The Scroll Feature ........................................... 13 Introducing the Quick Start Guide .........1 The Autoscroll Feature ..................................... 13 Safety Information.................................................1 The Panning Feature........................................ 14 Using the Quick Start Guide........................
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Setting Up and Using the Internet....... 33 Doing Common Tasks ........................ 49 Introducing the Internet ........................................ 33 Understanding Your Drives................................... 49 What Is the Internet? ....................................... 33 Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive .......................... 50 What Is an ISP?.............................................. 34 Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader.................. 50 What Is the World Wide
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Playing Video CDs ..............................................65 Using Application Recovery Using HP Pavilion PC Tools...................................65 and System Recovery .........................77 System Restore ................................................... 77 Getting HP Updates for the PC ............67 Application Recovery .......................................... 78 Informing You of Changes....................................67 System Recovery............................
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Start Here Welcome Thank you for becoming a member of the HP Pavilion home PC family. This “Start Here” section is an overview of some of the 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. With this guide, you can use your computer with confidence. Note: The screens on your computer may not match the screens pictured on these pages. Quick Start Guide vii Filename: sa3rwq
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Inventory Checklist PC Power cord Modem cable Keyboard Transformer (powered speakers only) Speakers Mouse The documentation includes: Setup poster This Quick Start Guide Support Guide, containing support, Documentation warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide (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
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PC Front Your computer may look different CD storage from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. CD-ROM or CD-RW drive DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive Diskette (floppy) drive On button Lower front cover opened to show connectors ® FireWire USB Quick Start Guide ix Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: kimt Revision #: 164 Page: 9 of 122 Printed: 10/17/02 03:4
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SERIAL SERIAL ETHERNET SERIAL 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). PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Your computer may look different Serial from the one shown here. Parallel Component, connector location, type, and n
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PC Connector Symbols Symbols in this table identify connectors. Symbol Description Symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Keyboard (PS/2) Audio Line In Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, IN keyboard, digital camera, or other device with a USB connector Headphones Printer (parallel) Microphone Monitor Joystick/MIDI Serial port for digital camera or other serial serial device ® FireWire for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Speak
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PC Back Connections Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Back connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. HP Pavilion home PC xii Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: kimt Revision #: 164 Page
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PC Front Connections Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with Note: Before using your components, the PC. Front connector you may need to install the location, type, and number software that came with the vary by model. component. Quick Start Guide xiii Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: kimt Revision #: 164 Pa
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Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. HP Pavilion home PC xiv Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 167 Page: 14 of 122 Printed: 11/04/02 02:19 PM
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Internet Click Start, choose All Programs, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up for a simple step-by-step wizard to guide you through setup for the Internet and e-mail. For information about modem setup, the Internet, and e-mail, see the related chapters inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC. Quick Start Guide xv Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author
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HP Desktop Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide 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. System tray Start button Taskbar HP Pavilion home PC xvi Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: kimt Revision #: 164 Page:
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Start Menu Click the Start button to view the Start menu, the entry point to everything on your computer. Look at the following pages to learn about important software programs and tools available to you. Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software. Help and Support All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide xvii Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template:
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Help and Support Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your computer and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news HP Pavilion home PC xviii Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 167 Page: 18 of 122 Printed: 11/04/02 02:19 PM
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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 HP Pavilion. Quick Start Guide xix Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: kimt Revision #: 164 Page: 19 of 122 Printed: 10/17/02 03:42 PM Start Here
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All Programs Click Start and then choose All Programs to find all the software programs on your computer. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then click hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide. Hewlett-Packard hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. HP Pavilion home PC xx Filename: sa3rwqs.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: JimL Last Saved By: k
