Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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...your computer, select Start > Control Panel, and then double-click Power Options. If it is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is committed to providing our customers with legal requirements such as... lamp in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of the European Parliament and the Council). Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux workstations. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time...
...your computer, select Start > Control Panel, and then double-click Power Options. If it is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is committed to providing our customers with legal requirements such as... lamp in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of the European Parliament and the Council). Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux workstations. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time...
PC Basics Guide
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... 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 Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel... 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
... 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 Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel... 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
PC Basics Guide
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...drives, and a printer. The monitor and the speakers are the PC base box, the keyboard, the mouse, and the monitor. Introducing the PC 1 PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. PC Operation The user operates the PC by listing its internal and external components. The minimum items required ... with your personal computer are sold separately. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains details on options that may not be included with the monitor (select models only). For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information ...
...drives, and a printer. The monitor and the speakers are the PC base box, the keyboard, the mouse, and the monitor. Introducing the PC 1 PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. PC Operation The user operates the PC by listing its internal and external components. The minimum items required ... with your personal computer are sold separately. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains details on options that may not be included with the monitor (select models only). For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information ...
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...as a last resort. Use the mouse on the Windows desktop. NOTE: If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be used only as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list. This is the simplest repair for your PC. If this does not work on a glass, translucent... memory. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to move. Then, press the On button. NOTE: Using the...
...as a last resort. Use the mouse on the Windows desktop. NOTE: If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be used only as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list. This is the simplest repair for your PC. If this does not work on a glass, translucent... memory. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to move. Then, press the On button. NOTE: Using the...
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... keyboard has an arrangement of keys that you press simultaneously to undo the previous action. Your keyboard may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter s) to display support information for the...keys represented as Alt+Ctrl+S. The keyboard may be wireless. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to your PC or may connect directly to copy an item you time and mouse clicks. Introducing the PC 9 Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of standard keys, indicator lights, and...
... keyboard has an arrangement of keys that you press simultaneously to undo the previous action. Your keyboard may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter s) to display support information for the...keys represented as Alt+Ctrl+S. The keyboard may be wireless. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to your PC or may connect directly to copy an item you time and mouse clicks. Introducing the PC 9 Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of standard keys, indicator lights, and...
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...TV option to view the computer image on a TV screen. Introducing the PC 13 With the TV-out feature, you can connect it is present. 5 Click OK. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. NOTE: You can quickly 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. •...
...TV option to view the computer image on a TV screen. Introducing the PC 13 With the TV-out feature, you can connect it is present. 5 Click OK. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. NOTE: You can quickly 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. •...
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... time. Introducing the Software 21 The Microsoft Windows XP guide is included with the PC may vary by model and by two kinds of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the desktop performs a special function; You can switch between programs, and the notification area that perform...
... time. Introducing the Software 21 The Microsoft Windows XP guide is included with the PC may vary by model and by two kinds of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the desktop performs a special function; You can switch between programs, and the notification area that perform...
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... the onscreen instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to close the Display Properties window. Delete a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide Retrieving Desktop Icons Retrieve a desktop icon by right-clicking the icon and then...
... the onscreen instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to close the Display Properties window. Delete a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide Retrieving Desktop Icons Retrieve a desktop icon by right-clicking the icon and then...
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... of an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide To remove a shortcut: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Select the folder. 4 Right-click the shortcut, and then select Delete. To open the...the keyboard. 4 Click Yes in the folder. 3 Drag the item or the copy into the All Programs list or into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to change properties and settings for the display, the keyboard, the mouse, the modem, a network connection, and other tasks. Click ...
... of an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide To remove a shortcut: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Select the folder. 4 Right-click the shortcut, and then select Delete. To open the...the keyboard. 4 Click Yes in the folder. 3 Drag the item or the copy into the All Programs list or into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to change properties and settings for the display, the keyboard, the mouse, the modem, a network connection, and other tasks. Click ...
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NOTE: Another way to rename a file is to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide The file is cleared to make the file unrecognizable to rename and select it by clicking the file. 2 Click the File menu and ...." NOTE: Do not change the filename extension (the last three characters after the period in a filename). Renaming Files 1 Find the file you want to the PC. 3 Type the new filename and press Enter. Changing the extension could make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on...
NOTE: Another way to rename a file is to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide The file is cleared to make the file unrecognizable to rename and select it by clicking the file. 2 Click the File menu and ...." NOTE: Do not change the filename extension (the last three characters after the period in a filename). Renaming Files 1 Find the file you want to the PC. 3 Type the new filename and press Enter. Changing the extension could make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on...
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...-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs icon on your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. If .... To manage this, delete files you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the left of files you use your Windows desktop. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar files. If in doubt, do not delete. 7 Select...
...-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs icon on your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. If .... To manage this, delete files you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the left of files you use your Windows desktop. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar files. If in doubt, do not delete. 7 Select...
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...on to continue in Safe Mode. This can gather these bits of the PC. This improves PC performance. Improving PC Performance 39 With the Disk Defragmenter program, you can slow down the performance of data together. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows. To fix this means a hidden... background program is still running on your PC, the bits of data become scattered over , this issue, restart the PC and press F8 on your PC. On the Windows Advanced Options menu...
...on to continue in Safe Mode. This can gather these bits of the PC. This improves PC performance. Improving PC Performance 39 With the Disk Defragmenter program, you can slow down the performance of data together. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows. To fix this means a hidden... background program is still running on your PC, the bits of data become scattered over , this issue, restart the PC and press F8 on your PC. On the Windows Advanced Options menu...
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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, 19 diskette (floppy) drive, 19...
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, 19 diskette (floppy) drive, 19...
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...keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See... turning 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...
...keyboard keys alphanumeric, 9 arrow, 11 edit, 10 function keys, 10 numeric, 11 L logging off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See... turning 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...
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... 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...Index 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 ScanDisk...
... 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...Index 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 ScanDisk...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... page for help with setting up and using your PC. 2 For faster help, be sure to register your HP Pavilion home PC on the Web at: http://www.hp.com/apac/register 3 Use Help on your PC to get help online, go to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at the appropriate number ... software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. Acrobat Reader by Adobe http://www.pacific.adobe.com/support/main.html GameChannel by WildTangent (not available in your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and click Documentation. Hours are subject to change without notice. Vietnam: ...
... page for help with setting up and using your PC. 2 For faster help, be sure to register your HP Pavilion home PC on the Web at: http://www.hp.com/apac/register 3 Use Help on your PC to get help online, go to the HP Customer Care Center Web site at the appropriate number ... software not listed, the HP Customer Care Center provides 30-day limited support. Acrobat Reader by Adobe http://www.pacific.adobe.com/support/main.html GameChannel by WildTangent (not available in your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and click Documentation. Hours are subject to change without notice. Vietnam: ...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... attempting to register your desktop from the time you may be done first before you attempted to the Support Web site listed earlier in the following pages. This must pass extensive quality tests to ensure the PC is covered for thirty (30) days from time to purchase an HP Pavilion home PC! We hope you...
... attempting to register your desktop from the time you may be done first before you attempted to the Support Web site listed earlier in the following pages. This must pass extensive quality tests to ensure the PC is covered for thirty (30) days from time to purchase an HP Pavilion home PC! We hope you...
Warranty and Support Guide: In Home
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...-890-6356 Dial-up and Repair for help with setting up and using HP Real-time Chat. Click "Register with a qualified support specialist, using your PC. 2 Use the support tools right on your desktop or go to the product(s) you have not solved the problem, call ...support alerts and important security information, go to: http://www.hp.com/support 2 4 Chat online with HP" on your PC. Where Is My PC Documentation? Click the documentation icon on your PC. Options to Register! Help & Support Center for your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and click Documentation. ...
...-890-6356 Dial-up and Repair for help with setting up and using HP Real-time Chat. Click "Register with a qualified support specialist, using your PC. 2 Use the support tools right on your desktop or go to the product(s) you have not solved the problem, call ...support alerts and important security information, go to: http://www.hp.com/support 2 4 Chat online with HP" on your PC. Where Is My PC Documentation? Click the documentation icon on your PC. Options to Register! Help & Support Center for your desktop, or click Start, All Programs, and click Documentation. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... Contents Setting Up Your PC 1 Putting Your PC Together 1 Connecting to the PC 2 Turning On Your PC for the First Time 3 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 4 Using HP products 5 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using HP Organize software 6 Using the... 15 Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 16 Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 17 Using Your PC Top 19 Using Your Docking Bay 19 Using Your Multistorage Bay 22 Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards 23 Docking a peripheral...
... Contents Setting Up Your PC 1 Putting Your PC Together 1 Connecting to the PC 2 Turning On Your PC for the First Time 3 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 4 Using HP products 5 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using HP Organize software 6 Using the... 15 Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 16 Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 17 Using Your PC Top 19 Using Your Docking Bay 19 Using Your Multistorage Bay 22 Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards 23 Docking a peripheral...
Getting Started Guide
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... Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you sign up icon on the desktop. Or Click Start on your PC. HP has made arrangements with an Internet service provider (ISP). b Follow the onscreen instructions. Use one of these methods: ...8226; Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or 4 Getting Started Guide To open Easy Internet Sign-up: a Double-...
... Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you sign up icon on the desktop. Or Click Start on your PC. HP has made arrangements with an Internet service provider (ISP). b Follow the onscreen instructions. Use one of these methods: ...8226; Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or 4 Getting Started Guide To open Easy Internet Sign-up: a Double-...