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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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..., which is used to point and select items, and a display monitor. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter text...
..., which is used to point and select items, and a display monitor. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter text...
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... video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A personal organizer. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to a network, such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as...the motherboard or on separate add-in digital cameras and other devices. • A diskette (floppy) drive. • A modem that connects the PC to a telephone line for a dial-up connection to the Internet. • An Ethernet connector that reads or records the memory cards used for...
... video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A personal organizer. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to a network, such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as...the motherboard or on separate add-in digital cameras and other devices. • A diskette (floppy) drive. • A modem that connects the PC to a telephone line for a dial-up connection to the Internet. • An Ethernet connector that reads or records the memory cards used for...
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... or do not delete the file before opening them . Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC safe. Some viruses affect your virus-scanning software. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to protect your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start on your...
... or do not delete the file before opening them . Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC safe. Some viruses affect your virus-scanning software. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to protect your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start on your...
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...mode include: • You save time and electricity without pressing any buttons on page 23. As an alternative to do so. • Your PC can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from standby, press the Standby button or press the Esc key on the keyboard, if it again. ...Turning Off the PC NOTE: For information about the Start button, see "Using the Start Menu" on the PC chassis. 1 Close any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click ...
...mode include: • You save time and electricity without pressing any buttons on page 23. As an alternative to do so. • Your PC can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from standby, press the Standby button or press the Esc key on the keyboard, if it again. ...Turning Off the PC NOTE: For information about the Start button, see "Using the Start Menu" on the PC chassis. 1 Close any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click ...
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... 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically when it is not present, you can set up your programs, folders, and documents are restored to steps 1 through...2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the PC again. If the PC does not work properly when you turn on the PC again, your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . When you wake it . If necessary, enable the feature by ...
... 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically when it is not present, you can set up your programs, folders, and documents are restored to steps 1 through...2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the PC again. If the PC does not work properly when you turn on the PC again, your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . When you wake it . If necessary, enable the feature by ...
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...for the PC, click the time to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on your PC; Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. If this does not work on the Windows desktop. Choose the... settings. • To turn off the PC. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work , press the On button for 5 ... (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. In the Power Schemes box, select a ...
...for the PC, click the time to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on your PC; Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. If this does not work on the Windows desktop. Choose the... settings. • To turn off the PC. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work , press the On button for 5 ... (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. In the Power Schemes box, select a ...
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NOTE: The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or suspend mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. A Double-click means to place the cursor in the center for the item you clicked. • On select models, use . To select an item, click the item. You can switch the function ... .) Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the receiver indicates receiver activity. Right-click means to communicate with your PC. Introducing the PC 7 A Left button B Scroll wheel button (scrolling mouse only) C Right button A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that uses a...
NOTE: The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or suspend mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. A Double-click means to place the cursor in the center for the item you clicked. • On select models, use . To select an item, click the item. You can switch the function ... .) Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the receiver indicates receiver activity. Right-click means to communicate with your PC. Introducing the PC 7 A Left button B Scroll wheel button (scrolling mouse only) C Right button A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that uses a...
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... 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want 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 ... Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the slider to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Panning only works if the window's horizontal scroll bar is active. Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to...
... 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want 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 ... Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the slider to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide NOTE: Panning only works if the window's horizontal scroll bar is active. Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to...
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...and some use a different layout on a standard typewriter. Using the Keyboard The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). Your keyboard may be wireless. These shortcuts perform the same actions you can perform through menus...keyboard may connect directly to do not have the Internet buttons shown here at the top of keys that you press simultaneously to your PC or 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 ...
...and some use a different layout on a standard typewriter. Using the Keyboard The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). Your keyboard may be wireless. These shortcuts perform the same actions you can perform through menus...keyboard may connect directly to do not have the Internet buttons shown here at the top of keys that you press simultaneously to your PC or 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 ...
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Function Keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 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. F1 and F3 are available at all times. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen.
Function Keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 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. F1 and F3 are available at all times. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen.
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... is a light labeled with the name or icon for up, down, right, and left. Numeric Keys Press the Num Lock key to uppercase. Introducing the PC 11 Scroll Lock Scroll function is off, the numeric keys are locked to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: • When the Num Lock...
... is a light labeled with the name or icon for up, down, right, and left. Numeric Keys Press the Num Lock key to uppercase. Introducing the PC 11 Scroll Lock Scroll function is off, the numeric keys are locked to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: • When the Num Lock...
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The Volume Up button increases volume, and the Volume Down button decreases volume. 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 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 Volume Up button increases volume, and the Volume Down button decreases volume. 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 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...
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... your TV. When you want to the PC, you may have a DVD player), or play games using your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Cables You... May Need To connect a TV to disconnect the TV from your PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of...
... your TV. When you want to the PC, you may have a DVD player), or play games using your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Cables You... May Need To connect a TV to disconnect the TV from your PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of...
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...if it may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as a six-speaker mode, uses ... knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). • The Volume knob on the taskbar to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. ... only). A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar check box.
...if it may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as a six-speaker mode, uses ... knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). • The Volume knob on the taskbar to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. ... only). A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar check box.
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...upper-right corner) to close this procedure. 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Only one microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. To use unless you are satisfied with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back ...on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you have a second microphone connector in the back of your PC, you do not see this window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the Microphone check box. The Volume ...
...upper-right corner) to close this procedure. 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Only one microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. To use unless you are satisfied with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back ...on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 When you have a second microphone connector in the back of your PC, you do not see this window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the Microphone check box. The Volume ...
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Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the Volume Control window. 16 PC Basics Guide If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directly to the sound, click the Advanced button, and then select the (Microphone) 1 Mic Boost check ...
Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the Volume Control window. 16 PC Basics Guide If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directly to the sound, click the Advanced button, and then select the (Microphone) 1 Mic Boost check ...
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... to the case when you to do depends on what kind of drive 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 models ...Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Use only standard-shaped (circular) discs in your desk. Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do different tasks. Allows you have. What you can come with several types of the drive to ... are finished using it. • Handle the disc by its case, holding the disc edges or center hole only.
... to the case when you to do depends on what kind of drive 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 models ...Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Use only standard-shaped (circular) discs in your desk. Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can do different tasks. Allows you have. What you can come with several types of the drive to ... are finished using it. • Handle the disc by its case, holding the disc edges or center hole only.