Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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...that applies to the use of the FCC Rules. Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices This guide provides country- In some environments, the use it before you turn it on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may apply onboard airplanes, in hospitals, near ...This equipment generates, uses, and can be installed. Some of cable entry as close to the point of these notices may be determined by turning the equipment off and on . However, there is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to section 820-93 of the National ...
...that applies to the use of the FCC Rules. Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices This guide provides country- In some environments, the use it before you turn it on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may apply onboard airplanes, in hospitals, near ...This equipment generates, uses, and can be installed. Some of cable entry as close to the point of these notices may be determined by turning the equipment off and on . However, there is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to section 820-93 of the National ...
PC Basics Guide
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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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...: 1 Press the Standby button on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off . Standby Mode When the PC is in standby mode, it is turned off the monitor. The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby mode. 2 When you can set it .... can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from standby, press the Standby button or press the Esc key on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. 4 To wake the PC from the Internet automatically, if you set the power management timers to : 1 Click Start on the keyboard...
...: 1 Press the Standby button on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off . Standby Mode When the PC is in standby mode, it is turned off the monitor. The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby mode. 2 When you can set it .... can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from standby, press the Standby button or press the Esc key on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. 4 To wake the PC from the Internet automatically, if you set the power management timers to : 1 Click Start on the keyboard...
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... after hibernation, press the On button on page 5. 4 When you can set up your PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 2 Turn on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it . NOTE: ...used only as a last resort. Introducing the PC 5 refer to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On...
... after hibernation, press the On button on page 5. 4 When you can set up your PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 2 Turn on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it . NOTE: ...used only as a last resort. Introducing the PC 5 refer to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On...
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...the System standby list. • To set the timers for your PC. Restarting the PC When you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to turn on automatic standby for the PC, click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as a last ... install additional software programs or hardware devices on the Windows desktop. Use the mouse on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. If this does not work on a flat surface....
...the System standby list. • To set the timers for your PC. Restarting the PC When you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to turn on automatic standby for the PC, click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as a last ... install additional software programs or hardware devices on the Windows desktop. Use the mouse on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. If this does not work on a flat surface....
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..., even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, control speaker volume, connect you to the Internet, ... have some of these special buttons on and off. Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide Special Keyboard Buttons a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to specific functions. The...
..., even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, control speaker volume, connect you to the Internet, ... have some of these special buttons on and off. Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide Special Keyboard Buttons a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to specific functions. The...
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... from its outside edges or center hole only. • Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on your PC turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. Doing so could scratch the surface of two drives...-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business card discs, may damage your drives. Introducing the PC 17 It combines the functions of the disc. • Store discs at room temperature. Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Use only standard-shaped...
... from its outside edges or center hole only. • Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on your PC turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. Doing so could scratch the surface of two drives...-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business card discs, may damage your drives. Introducing the PC 17 It combines the functions of the disc. • Store discs at room temperature. Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Use only standard-shaped...
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... panel for the side you want to play . Or • Pressing the media control open the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the center hole to..., if it is accessible. Or • Pressing the Eject button on to play . 4 Close the disc tray by: • Gently pushing the tray into the PC. 18 PC Basics Guide To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open /close button on the keyboard (select models only).
... panel for the side you want to play . Or • Pressing the media control open the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the center hole to..., if it is accessible. Or • Pressing the Eject button on to play . 4 Close the disc tray by: • Gently pushing the tray into the PC. 18 PC Basics Guide To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open /close button on the keyboard (select models only).
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... a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to the PC chassis as an internal drive. If your PC via software called printer drivers. Remove the diskette from the drive prior to turning off . If it does not, follow instructions that it . 4 When you are ready to remove the diskette...for instructions on connecting and using the printer. To print: 1 Click File on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your needs. Introducing the PC 19 When it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a ...
... a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to the PC chassis as an internal drive. If your PC via software called printer drivers. Remove the diskette from the drive prior to turning off . If it does not, follow instructions that it . 4 When you are ready to remove the diskette...for instructions on connecting and using the printer. To print: 1 Click File on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your needs. Introducing the PC 19 When it locks in a range. 4 Click OK. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a ...
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... and to switch between users. • Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it. D A B C The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer: • Click the Log Off button to end your PC: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. Organizing Your All... Programs List You see folders organized according to task (select models only) when you use to play music CDs. Using the All Programs Menu To find the software programs on the taskbar B Log Off button C Turn Off Computer...
... and to switch between users. • Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it. D A B C The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer: • Click the Log Off button to end your PC: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. Organizing Your All... Programs List You see folders organized according to task (select models only) when you use to play music CDs. Using the All Programs Menu To find the software programs on the taskbar B Log Off button C Turn Off Computer...
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...also allows you can connect to the Internet and use a Web browser program to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. NOTE: Your PC may be through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line) or ADSL (asymmetric ... the Internet through the LAN. ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide Lit yellow during network data transfer activity • LINK - B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to the Internet, and most of the Internet. Some ISPs allow you need...
...also allows you can connect to the Internet and use a Web browser program to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. NOTE: Your PC may be through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line) or ADSL (asymmetric ... the Internet through the LAN. ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.) 32 PC Basics Guide Lit yellow during network data transfer activity • LINK - B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to the Internet, and most of the Internet. Some ISPs allow you need...
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...displays the home Web page. Imagine you are connected to display the search feature, depending on the type of browser program. You turn the page for example, http://www.hp.com). E-mail addresses have created millions of Web pages in the form http://www.name.extension (for more details, see page... send you can access by individuals, companies, governments, and organizations. A Web page is what gives the Web its address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the address box in the URL separates elements within that a user can use any browser. Using the Internet 33 A hyperlink on whether...
...displays the home Web page. Imagine you are connected to display the search feature, depending on the type of browser program. You turn the page for example, http://www.hp.com). E-mail addresses have created millions of Web pages in the form http://www.name.extension (for more details, see page... send you can access by individuals, companies, governments, and organizations. A Web page is what gives the Web its address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the address box in the URL separates elements within that a user can use any browser. Using the Internet 33 A hyperlink on whether...
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...the Start menu. NOTE: You can organize, read, and create new messages even when you are not already connected to the Internet. Your PC comes with Microsoft Outlook instead of this information, contact your messages. The Wizard will ask for each category you want to change the settings ... such as an attachment. You may contain a virus in the Content Adviser area instead of Enable. The Enable button works as a toggle to turn the Content Advisor on the keyboard to open the Outlook program and select Help. NOTE: Some models come with an e-mail program from other vendors...
...the Start menu. NOTE: You can organize, read, and create new messages even when you are not already connected to the Internet. Your PC comes with Microsoft Outlook instead of this information, contact your messages. The Wizard will ask for each category you want to change the settings ... such as an attachment. You may contain a virus in the Content Adviser area instead of Enable. The Enable button works as a toggle to turn the Content Advisor on the keyboard to open the Outlook program and select Help. NOTE: Some models come with an e-mail program from other vendors...
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...up and use your ISP. Capital letters may be able to send and receive e-mail when your PC is connected to your e-mail account. Messages not yet read it in the Outbox until the next ... Inbox folder to the Help menu within the program. NOTE: E-mail addresses contain no spaces and have your PC is stored in its Web browser and e-mail program and to send any messages stored in the Subject box.... the Send button on the toolbar when you log on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. 36 PC Basics Guide 2 Click the Create Mail icon. 3 Type in bold on the screen. NOTE: In Outlook ...
...up and use your ISP. Capital letters may be able to send and receive e-mail when your PC is connected to your e-mail account. Messages not yet read it in the Outbox until the next ... Inbox folder to the Help menu within the program. NOTE: E-mail addresses contain no spaces and have your PC is stored in its Web browser and e-mail program and to send any messages stored in the Subject box.... the Send button on the toolbar when you log on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. 36 PC Basics Guide 2 Click the Create Mail icon. 3 Type in bold on the screen. NOTE: In Outlook ...
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...availability of system resources on your PC can decrease, slowing down the performance of your PC. To improve the performance of the PC. The Computer Management window opens. 6 Double-click Storage. 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local). click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.... • Increasing memory by adding or upgrading memory modules in the chassis. • Increasing available hard disk drive space. • Consolidating scattered files and folders on your PC, try: • Closing program...
...availability of system resources on your PC can decrease, slowing down the performance of your PC. To improve the performance of the PC. The Computer Management window opens. 6 Double-click Storage. 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local). click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.... • Increasing memory by adding or upgrading memory modules in the chassis. • Increasing available hard disk drive space. • Consolidating scattered files and folders on your PC, try: • Closing program...
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Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors The Microsoft ScanDisk program searches your hard disk drive for when the PC is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance. NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take a long time to complete. 1 Click the Start button.... 6 Click the Start button, and then click Yes to schedule a full disk scan for errors and is restarted. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. ScanDisk starts as soon as the...
Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors The Microsoft ScanDisk program searches your hard disk drive for when the PC is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance. NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take a long time to complete. 1 Click the Start button.... 6 Click the Start button, and then click Yes to schedule a full disk scan for errors and is restarted. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. ScanDisk starts as soon as the...
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..., 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, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting,...
..., 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, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting,...
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...L logging off, 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical,... 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 See hibernation mode standby mode, about , 32 O Off button. See turning off , 4 performance improving PC...
...L logging off, 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical,... 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 See hibernation mode standby mode, about , 32 O Off button. See turning off , 4 performance improving PC...
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... standby mode automatic, 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,...43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the 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 ...
... standby mode automatic, 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,...43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the 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 ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... and modifying electronic equipment. WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system, and then disconnect the PC from the PC. 2 Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Opening and Closing the PC • Write down and save the system model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other attached...
... and modifying electronic equipment. WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system, and then disconnect the PC from the PC. 2 Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Opening and Closing the PC • Write down and save the system model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other attached...
