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... a Power Surge Suppressor 2 Using Virus Protection Programs 3 Using Windows Update 3 Turning Off the PC 4 Standby Mode 4 Hibernation Mode 5 Automatic Standby or Hibernation 5 Restarting the PC 6 Using the Mouse 6 Using the Mouse Buttons 7 Scrolling 7 Autoscrolling 8 Panning 8 Switching Mouse Button Functions 8 Changing Mouse ...Standard Keyboard Features 9 Adjusting the Monitor 13 Using a TV as a Monitor 13 Cables You May Need 13 Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen 13 Using Speakers 14 Adjusting Speaker Volume 14 Using a Microphone 15 Adjusting Microphone Volume 16 Table ...
... a Power Surge Suppressor 2 Using Virus Protection Programs 3 Using Windows Update 3 Turning Off the PC 4 Standby Mode 4 Hibernation Mode 5 Automatic Standby or Hibernation 5 Restarting the PC 6 Using the Mouse 6 Using the Mouse Buttons 7 Scrolling 7 Autoscrolling 8 Panning 8 Switching Mouse Button Functions 8 Changing Mouse ...Standard Keyboard Features 9 Adjusting the Monitor 13 Using a TV as a Monitor 13 Cables You May Need 13 Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen 13 Using Speakers 14 Adjusting Speaker Volume 14 Using a Microphone 15 Adjusting Microphone Volume 16 Table ...
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Using Media Drives 17 Using Your CD and DVD Drives 17 Handling CDs and DVDs 17 Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 17 Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive 19 Using a Printer 19 Introducing the Software 21 Learning More about Software 21 Using the Desktop 21 Removing Desktop Icons 22 Retrieving Desktop Icons 22 Using the Start... Internet 33 Restricting Internet Content 34 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 35 If Using Outlook Express 35 If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 36 iv PC Basics Guide
Using Media Drives 17 Using Your CD and DVD Drives 17 Handling CDs and DVDs 17 Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 17 Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive 19 Using a Printer 19 Introducing the Software 21 Learning More about Software 21 Using the Desktop 21 Removing Desktop Icons 22 Retrieving Desktop Icons 22 Using the Start... Internet 33 Restricting Internet Content 34 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 35 If Using Outlook Express 35 If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 36 iv PC Basics Guide
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Improving PC Performance 37 Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 37 Emptying the Recycle Bin 38 Uninstalling Programs 38 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 38 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 39 Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 40 Index 41 Table of Contents v
Improving PC Performance 37 Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 37 Emptying the Recycle Bin 38 Uninstalling Programs 38 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 38 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 39 Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 40 Index 41 Table of Contents v
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... the electrical power system. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. PC Operation The user operates the PC by listing its internal and external components. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on...
... the electrical power system. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. PC Operation The user operates the PC by listing its internal and external components. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on...
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...reader that reads or records the memory cards used for a dial-up connection to the Internet. • An Ethernet connector that connects the PC to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make backup copies ...of the base. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for a joystick. • Special features that may be on the motherboard or on separate add-...
...reader that reads or records the memory cards used for a dial-up connection to the Internet. • An Ethernet connector that connects the PC to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make backup copies ...of the base. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for a joystick. • Special features that may be on the motherboard or on separate add-...
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...After you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. The virus-scanning software program on your PC has pre-set options that scans your virus-scanning software. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update ... the following precautions to protect your PC: • Do not open a certain file or do not delete the file before opening them . Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to...
...After you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. The virus-scanning software program on your PC has pre-set options that scans your virus-scanning software. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update ... the following precautions to protect your PC: • Do not open a certain file or do not delete the file before opening them . Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to...
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... documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click the X at the bottom of using Windows without having to use the PC, any open before you put the PC into a low-power state and the monitor is turned off the monitor. The advantages of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn ...off . The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby and then hibernation. Another way to do so. Turning Off the PC NOTE: For information about the Start button, see "Using the Start Menu" on putting your...
... documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click the X at the bottom of using Windows without having to use the PC, any open before you put the PC into a low-power state and the monitor is turned off the monitor. The advantages of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn ...off . The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby and then hibernation. Another way to do so. Turning Off the PC NOTE: For information about the Start button, see "Using the Start Menu" on putting your...
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... feature by clicking the Enable hibernation box so that is idle for hibernation; When you wake it from hibernation, follow these steps to restart the PC: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. refer to steps 1 through 6 of "Automatic Standby or ...Hibernation" on page 5. 4 When you can set up your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically, modify the power management settings: 1 Click Start on the taskbar...
... feature by clicking the Enable hibernation box so that is idle for hibernation; When you wake it from hibernation, follow these steps to restart the PC: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. refer to steps 1 through 6 of "Automatic Standby or ...Hibernation" on page 5. 4 When you can set up your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically, modify the power management settings: 1 Click Start on the taskbar...
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... on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Using the On button to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the Windows desktop. Then, press the On button. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its... memory. Using the Mouse Your PC includes a mouse for directing the ...
... on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Using the On button to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the Windows desktop. Then, press the On button. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its... memory. Using the Mouse Your PC includes a mouse for directing the ...
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...the wireless mouse does not wake it again. Click a button on the mouse to communicate with your PC. Right-click means to press the right button on the top: • Click the left mouse ... indicates receiver activity. You can switch the function of commands for scrolling and panning. Introducing the PC 7 Click means to place the cursor in the list, and then press and hold the Ctrl...wheel button up (away from the one shown here. A light on the mouse two times in the center for the item you click the last item. Refer to press the left button on the keyboard while...
...the wireless mouse does not wake it again. Click a button on the mouse to communicate with your PC. Right-click means to press the right button on the top: • Click the left mouse ... indicates receiver activity. You can switch the function of commands for scrolling and panning. Introducing the PC 7 Click means to place the cursor in the list, and then press and hold the Ctrl...wheel button up (away from the one shown here. A light on the mouse two times in the center for the item you click the last item. Refer to press the left button on the keyboard while...
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...tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the slider to pan. Panning does not work with some software programs. Panning 1 Press and hold down the center scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop autoscrolling, press the scroll wheel ... active. Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide The farther you move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the text...
...tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the slider to pan. Panning does not work with some software programs. Panning 1 Press and hold down the center scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop autoscrolling, press the scroll wheel ... active. Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide The farther you move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the text...
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The keyboard may connect directly to your PC or may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) ...specific actions. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. Introducing the PC 9 Your keyboard may be wireless. Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of ... standard typewriter. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see this combination of standard keys, ...
The keyboard may connect directly to your PC or may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) ...specific actions. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. Introducing the PC 9 Your keyboard may be wireless. Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of ... standard typewriter. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see this combination of standard keys, ...
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Edit Keys The edit keys are labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a search window. Other function key operations vary by software program. Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide Function Keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. F1 and F3 are available at all times.
Edit Keys The edit keys are labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a search window. Other function key operations vary by software program. Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide Function Keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. F1 and F3 are available at all times.
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... Description Numeric keys are controls for navigation in a Web page, in a document, or in the same way as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Introducing the PC 11 Arrow Keys The arrow keys are locked as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. • When the Num Lock light...
... Description Numeric keys are controls for navigation in a Web page, in a document, or in the same way as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Introducing the PC 11 Arrow Keys The arrow keys are locked as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. • When the Num Lock light...
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Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, control speaker volume, connect you to ... indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide Volume Control The Volume knob increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise.
Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, control speaker volume, connect you to ... indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide Volume Control The Volume knob increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise.
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...change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of your PC display to return your PC, you may have a DVD player), or play games using your...out (select models only) capability, which means you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the...
...change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of your PC display to return your PC, you may have a DVD player), or play games using your...out (select models only) capability, which means you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the...
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...; The Volume knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). • The Volume knob on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see this Volume icon on the taskbar to set is a system with the monitor (select models only), or are included with ...power cord. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. A stereo speaker set speaker...
...; The Volume knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). • The Volume knob on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see this Volume icon on the taskbar to set is a system with the monitor (select models only), or are included with ...power cord. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. A stereo speaker set speaker...
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...taskbar. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you are satisfied with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC. NOTE: If you do not need to perform this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if... the back connector is ready to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window...
...taskbar. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you are satisfied with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC. NOTE: If you do not need to perform this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if... the back connector is ready to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window...
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... box may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic Boost.) 8 Click Close. 9 Click the X (Close) at the upper-right corner of the Volume Control window. 16 PC Basics Guide NOTE: If you do not see the Advanced button, select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls. 7 To make...
... box may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic Boost.) 8 Click Close. 9 Click the X (Close) at the upper-right corner of the Volume Control window. 16 PC Basics Guide NOTE: If you do not see the Advanced button, select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls. 7 To make...
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...are finished using it. • Handle the disc by its case, holding the disc edges or center hole only. It combines the functions of the disc. • Store discs at room temperature. ...guidelines: • Return the disc to the case when you to: Read data from its outside edges or center hole only. • Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on select... with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you have. Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do depends on what kind of drive you to open the disc tray.
...are finished using it. • Handle the disc by its case, holding the disc edges or center hole only. It combines the functions of the disc. • Store discs at room temperature. ...guidelines: • Return the disc to the case when you to: Read data from its outside edges or center hole only. • Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on select... with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you have. Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do depends on what kind of drive you to open the disc tray.