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... call initiation. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is disclosed to any single manual call attempts to go on the equipment (PC) associated with this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. In addition, the Principles enumerated in respect to the Telecom '111...
... call initiation. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is disclosed to any single manual call attempts to go on the equipment (PC) associated with this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. In addition, the Principles enumerated in respect to the Telecom '111...
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... or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. Chemical Substances HP is necessary to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council...HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of -life: ● Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in California. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 NOTE: ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs...
... or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. Chemical Substances HP is necessary to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council...HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of -life: ● Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in California. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 NOTE: ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs...
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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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... 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
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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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For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter text and commands, a mouse to store the operating system, programs, and ...; The hard disk drive, which is used to point and select items, and a display monitor. The minimum items required to operate your PC to move across the Windows desktop on the screen. The monitor and the speakers are these items: • The motherboard, which is an electronics board with the micro processing...
For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on using a keyboard to enter text and commands, a mouse to store the operating system, programs, and ...; The hard disk drive, which is used to point and select items, and a display monitor. The minimum items required to operate your PC to move across the Windows desktop on the screen. The monitor and the speakers are these items: • The motherboard, which is an electronics board with the micro processing...
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...memory cards used for example, voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of your data files. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for quick, temporary connection. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this...1394), serial, parallel, and others, such as for a joystick. • Special features that may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • ...
...memory cards used for example, voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of your data files. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for quick, temporary connection. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this...1394), serial, parallel, and others, such as for a joystick. • Special features that may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • ...
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...date. Click Scan for updates after your PC, identifies necessary updates, and helps you to download them . • Make sure you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to... help protect your PC safe. You can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks ...
...date. Click Scan for updates after your PC, identifies necessary updates, and helps you to download them . • Make sure you have the latest version of viruses are prompted to install required software or controls. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to... help protect your PC safe. You can destroy information on your PC has pre-set options that you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks ...
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... into standby mode is in either standby or hibernation mode. For best results, turn off . As an alternative to use the PC, any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click the X at the upper-right corner of each program window. 2 Click ...Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of using Windows without having to wait for more information on putting your PC in standby mode manually: 1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. See the following sections for the...
... into standby mode is in either standby or hibernation mode. For best results, turn off . As an alternative to use the PC, any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close programs, click the X at the upper-right corner of each program window. 2 Click ...Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of using Windows without having to wait for more information on putting your PC in standby mode manually: 1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. See the following sections for the...
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... 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that... the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is not present, you can set up your PC for some number of the PC. To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically when it is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. Instead, click...
... 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that... the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is not present, you can set up your PC for some number of the PC. To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically when it is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. Instead, click...
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...; To set the timer for standby and hibernation. If this does not work on automatic standby for the PC, click the time to install additional software programs or hardware devices on the Windows desktop. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the settings.... • To turn off the PC. You may wish to elapse before hibernation (such as a last resort. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task...
...; To set the timer for standby and hibernation. If this does not work on automatic standby for the PC, click the time to install additional software programs or hardware devices on the Windows desktop. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the settings.... • To turn off the PC. You may wish to elapse before hibernation (such as a last resort. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task...
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... button in the center for the item you click the additional items. B C NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. Introducing the PC 7 To select non-sequential items, click the first item, and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the last... press the right button on the mouse once. To select an item, click the item. Scrolling Click the left mouse button to communicate with your PC. Click means to press the left button on the mouse two times in a row. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. A Double-click means ...
... button in the center for the item you click the additional items. B C NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. Introducing the PC 7 To select non-sequential items, click the first item, and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the last... press the right button on the mouse once. To select an item, click the item. Scrolling Click the left mouse button to communicate with your PC. Click means to press the left button on the mouse two times in a row. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. A Double-click means ...
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... to pan. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide Panning does not work with some software programs. Panning 1 Press and hold down the center scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the mouse in...
... to pan. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide Panning does not work with some software programs. Panning 1 Press and hold down the center scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the mouse in...
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... Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. The keyboard may connect directly 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 undo the previous action. Some keyboards do ..., 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). In Windows, press Ctrl+C to do specific actions. Your keyboard may be wireless. For example,...
... Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. The keyboard may connect directly 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 undo the previous action. Some keyboards do ..., 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). In Windows, press Ctrl+C to do specific actions. Your keyboard may be wireless. For example,...
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Edit Keys The edit keys are available at all times. F1 and F3 are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Other function key operations vary by software program. 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 labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a search window.
Edit Keys The edit keys are available at all times. F1 and F3 are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Other function key operations vary by software program. 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 labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. • Pressing F3 displays a search window.
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Caps Lock Alphanumeric keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. Introducing the PC 11 Keyboard Indicators Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with the name or icon for navigation in a Web page, in a document, or in a game. You ...
Caps Lock Alphanumeric keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. Introducing the PC 11 Keyboard Indicators Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with the name or icon for navigation in a Web page, in a document, or in a game. You ...
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... 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 buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of...
... 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 buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of...
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... on the jacks on the back of text. 3 Click Apply. 4 Click Yes, if it to a television to the PC (select models only). Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. purchase separately). Each time you may have a DVD player), or play games using your... PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. When you want to disconnect the TV from your screen. ...
... on the jacks on the back of text. 3 Click Apply. 4 Click Yes, if it to a television to the PC (select models only). Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. purchase separately). Each time you may have a DVD player), or play games using your... PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. When you want to disconnect the TV from your screen. ...
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... Apply, and then click OK. A multi-channel audio speaker system is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. If your speaker system to...models only), or are sold separately. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. A stereo speaker set speaker volume. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC, see this Volume icon on connecting stereo speakers to as a six-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left -right,...
... Apply, and then click OK. A multi-channel audio speaker system is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. If your speaker system to...models only), or are sold separately. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. A stereo speaker set speaker volume. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC, see this Volume icon on connecting stereo speakers to as a six-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left -right,...
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... double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. To use a microphone connected to the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. NOTE: If you connect your microphone ...Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the Microphone check box. The Volume Control settings window opens. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the...
... double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. To use a microphone connected to the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. NOTE: If you connect your microphone ...Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the Microphone check box. The Volume Control settings window opens. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the...