PC Basics Guide
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Table of Contents Introducing the PC 1 Protecting Your PC 2 Using 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 ... Keyboard Shortcuts 9 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 ...
Table of Contents Introducing the PC 1 Protecting Your PC 2 Using 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 ... Keyboard Shortcuts 9 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 ...
PC Basics Guide
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...separately. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. Introducing the PC 1 It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the screen. Speakers may... be included with your PC to point and select items, and a display monitor. The minimum items required to store the operating system, programs, and files. • The cabling between the ...
...separately. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. Introducing the PC 1 It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the screen. Speakers may... be included with your PC to point and select items, and a display monitor. The minimum items required to store the operating system, programs, and files. • The cabling between the ...
PC Basics Guide
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...(upgrade ready). • An Ethernet connector. • Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet. • The Internet Explorer Web browser program. • The Outlook Express e-mail software program. A Modem connector B Back of PC This chapter describes connecting to the Internet and using telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. The setup poster shows... Ways to Connect There are other ways to connect to the ISP that provides telephone dial-up , you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable into the PC modem connector and into your telephone service line wall jack connector.
...(upgrade ready). • An Ethernet connector. • Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet. • The Internet Explorer Web browser program. • The Outlook Express e-mail software program. A Modem connector B Back of PC This chapter describes connecting to the Internet and using telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. The setup poster shows... Ways to Connect There are other ways to connect to the ISP that provides telephone dial-up , you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable into the PC modem connector and into your telephone service line wall jack connector.
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...site information. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. To connect your PC connects to users of computers that give you access to the Internet through the LAN. You use a Web browser program to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need... telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line) or ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line). (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are businesses that communicate with an Ethernet connector. NOTE: Your PC may not come with each other devices among your account and...
...site information. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. To connect your PC connects to users of computers that give you access to the Internet through the LAN. You use a Web browser program to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need... telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line) or ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line). (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are businesses that communicate with an Ethernet connector. NOTE: Your PC may not come with each other devices among your account and...
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...(asymmetric digital subscriber line), 32 All Programs menu, 23 autoscrolling, mouse, 8 available hard disk drive space increasing, 37 B browsing the Internet, 34 buttons mouse, 7 mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12 Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV, 13 CD... keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility,...
...(asymmetric digital subscriber line), 32 All Programs menu, 23 autoscrolling, mouse, 8 available hard disk drive space increasing, 37 B browsing the Internet, 34 buttons mouse, 7 mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12 Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV, 13 CD... keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility,...
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... recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk, 40 scrolling mouse, 7 searching for files or folders, 23 the Internet, 33 selecting programs or documents, 23 sending... 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13 U uninstalling software, 38 update Windows operating system, 3 URL, defined, 33 V ...
... recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk, 40 scrolling mouse, 7 searching for files or folders, 23 the Internet, 33 selecting programs or documents, 23 sending... 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13 U uninstalling software, 38 update Windows operating system, 3 URL, defined, 33 V ...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide
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... such as brightness, contrast, color, and centering. ■ Set up your TV tuner, TV signal source, and Television Program Guide. Using Media Center 3 An Internet connection allows Media Center to provide information about setting up your HP Media Center PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. Select how many speakers ... to 40 minutes to the setup poster. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, the setup wizard programs your HP Media Center PC receives the correct TV signal and Television Program Guide information. This step makes sure your remote control to see ...
... such as brightness, contrast, color, and centering. ■ Set up your TV tuner, TV signal source, and Television Program Guide. Using Media Center 3 An Internet connection allows Media Center to provide information about setting up your HP Media Center PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. Select how many speakers ... to 40 minutes to the setup poster. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, the setup wizard programs your HP Media Center PC receives the correct TV signal and Television Program Guide information. This step makes sure your remote control to see ...
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...batteries. The remote control can use your remote control with Media Center. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the HP Media Center PC. ■ Log off a TV that is nothing ...to watch and record television programs. This remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in and out of Media Center. ■ Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your HP Media Center PC (select models only). ...
...batteries. The remote control can use your remote control with Media Center. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the HP Media Center PC. ■ Log off a TV that is nothing ...to watch and record television programs. This remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in and out of Media Center. ■ Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your HP Media Center PC (select models only). ...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...wall outlet, to reduce the risk of fire. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the AC outlet before connecting it was not provided with your modem immediately after programming. Changing the voltage select switch to persons, including the following: • Do not use only... No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in the vicinity of the leak. • Always disconnect the modem cable before unplugging your PC and void any ...
...wall outlet, to reduce the risk of fire. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the AC outlet before connecting it was not provided with your modem immediately after programming. Changing the voltage select switch to persons, including the following: • Do not use only... No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in the vicinity of the leak. • Always disconnect the modem cable before unplugging your PC and void any ...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... Before Getting Started 1 PC Setup Tips 1 Utility Programs 1 Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC 2 Safety and Comfort 2 Online Guides 2 Starting the PC for the First Time 2 Selecting an Internet Service Provider 3 HP Products Work Better Together 3 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 3 Protecting the PC 4 Installing Software 4 Setting Up the PC 5 Front-Panel PC Connectors 5 Back-Panel PC Connectors 6 Connecting...
... Before Getting Started 1 PC Setup Tips 1 Utility Programs 1 Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC 2 Safety and Comfort 2 Online Guides 2 Starting the PC for the First Time 2 Selecting an Internet Service Provider 3 HP Products Work Better Together 3 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 3 Protecting the PC 4 Installing Software 4 Setting Up the PC 5 Front-Panel PC Connectors 5 Back-Panel PC Connectors 6 Connecting...
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... to the connectors of these devices. Utility Programs HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that came with easy access to an amplifier or a TV, you may need additional cables that you connect it directly to -RCA cables for information about using your new HP Media Center PC. Many amplifiers have access to the rear ports...
... to the connectors of these devices. Utility Programs HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that came with easy access to an amplifier or a TV, you may need additional cables that you connect it directly to -RCA cables for information about using your new HP Media Center PC. Many amplifiers have access to the rear ports...
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...using a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (digital subscriber line). Or ■ Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, if available, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product ...setup for a new Internet account, set up for HP peripherals. Transferring Old PC Information to use some of the Media Center features. This...
...using a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (digital subscriber line). Or ■ Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, if available, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product ...setup for a new Internet account, set up for HP peripherals. Transferring Old PC Information to use some of the Media Center features. This...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... on a different channel. use an S-video cable (not provided) or the composite video cable. You must also plug audio cables (not provided) from your TV cable into your HP Media Center PC has the dual tuner option, you are using a set -top box or other device that is provided through the Television Program Guide in NTSC. You must also...
... on a different channel. use an S-video cable (not provided) or the composite video cable. You must also plug audio cables (not provided) from your TV cable into your HP Media Center PC has the dual tuner option, you are using a set -top box or other device that is provided through the Television Program Guide in NTSC. You must also...
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... is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. 1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) into connector (1) on the... cable TV set-top box (C). 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC. 4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top of the monitor or desk.) P C 21 A B D 16 HP Media Center PC...
... is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. 1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) into connector (1) on the... cable TV set-top box (C). 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC. 4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top of the monitor or desk.) P C 21 A B D 16 HP Media Center PC...
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See "Using Headphones" on the taskbar, and increase the volume. 50 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: ■ Check volume and mute settings. If this ... the Warranty and Support Guide. ■ Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. ■ Use active, powered speakers, or speakers with an amplifier. ■ Some programs may result in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case, double-click the Volume icon on page 49. ■ Verify sound...
See "Using Headphones" on the taskbar, and increase the volume. 50 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Resolving Sound Issues If you don't have sound from your speakers, check the following: ■ Check volume and mute settings. If this ... the Warranty and Support Guide. ■ Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. ■ Use active, powered speakers, or speakers with an amplifier. ■ Some programs may result in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case, double-click the Volume icon on page 49. ■ Verify sound...
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...reappears. Search E-mail Opens a Web page designed to an HP Web site. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/...PC into or out of a connector cable, to open any Web site or software program. Can be reconfigured to communicate with your Internet browser. Opens an e-mail program. A standard keyboard connects to open any Web site or software program. The keyboard has an arrangement of the PC. hp Club HP...
...reappears. Search E-mail Opens a Web page designed to an HP Web site. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/...PC into or out of a connector cable, to open any Web site or software program. Can be reconfigured to communicate with your Internet browser. Opens an e-mail program. A standard keyboard connects to open any Web site or software program. The keyboard has an arrangement of the PC. hp Club HP...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... control after changing a channel. Close Media Center, restart the PC, and then open the Media Center program, and use the remote control, simply point it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. Using the PC Hardware 53 Try altering the lighting conditions in Media Center but not when changing channels, you... 1 minute, and plug the remote sensor back in. Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: ■ Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver.
... control after changing a channel. Close Media Center, restart the PC, and then open the Media Center program, and use the remote control, simply point it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. Using the PC Hardware 53 Try altering the lighting conditions in Media Center but not when changing channels, you... 1 minute, and plug the remote sensor back in. Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: ■ Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver.
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... source 15 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and VCR 18 front-panel connectors 5 protecting with virus-scanning software 4 setup tips 1 virus scanning program 4 printer connecting 10 connector 6 R recording videos from digital video camera 9, 36 remote control range 53 type of battery to use 53 using 53 remote sensor... Secure Digital (SD) reader 54 serial port connector 6 settings remote control and remote sensor 65 SmartMedia (SM) reader 54 software installing 4 sound using addtional sound cables 1 68 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
... source 15 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and VCR 18 front-panel connectors 5 protecting with virus-scanning software 4 setup tips 1 virus scanning program 4 printer connecting 10 connector 6 R recording videos from digital video camera 9, 36 remote control range 53 type of battery to use 53 using 53 remote sensor... Secure Digital (SD) reader 54 serial port connector 6 settings remote control and remote sensor 65 SmartMedia (SM) reader 54 software installing 4 sound using addtional sound cables 1 68 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... sound issues 50 setting up digital speaker output 47 standby mode button 51 stereo connecting to the PC 36 S-video In connector 7 T transfer wizard 3 transferring old PC information to a new PC 3 troubleshooting keyboard buttons not working 63 memory card reader 66 remote control 65 remote sensor 65 sound... the TV option 26 disconnecting 26 setting up 26 using as a monitor 22 viewing PC image on the TV 26 TV tuner connecting TV to PC 22 signal source 15 U USB connector 5, 6 utility programs 1 V video cable analog 13 video errors, resolving 64 video game console using 1 video, using additional ...
... sound issues 50 setting up digital speaker output 47 standby mode button 51 stereo connecting to the PC 36 S-video In connector 7 T transfer wizard 3 transferring old PC information to a new PC 3 troubleshooting keyboard buttons not working 63 memory card reader 66 remote control 65 remote sensor 65 sound... the TV option 26 disconnecting 26 setting up 26 using as a monitor 22 viewing PC image on the TV 26 TV tuner connecting TV to PC 22 signal source 15 U USB connector 5, 6 utility programs 1 V video cable analog 13 video errors, resolving 64 video game console using 1 video, using additional ...
PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide
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Speakers are not properly connected. Speaker cables are turned off your PC: Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 8 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Headphones are turned on. Press the Standby button (select models only), or press the Esc key on...Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to determine media type being used. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from standby mode. Driver program may be corrupted. Force the software to reinstall it by doing the following: 1 Click Start, and...
Speakers are not properly connected. Speaker cables are turned off your PC: Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 8 PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide Headphones are turned on. Press the Standby button (select models only), or press the Esc key on...Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to determine media type being used. Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit, available from standby mode. Driver program may be corrupted. Force the software to reinstall it by doing the following: 1 Click Start, and...