Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. If it is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in California. Chemical Substances HP is necessary to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of...
... Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. If it is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in California. Chemical Substances HP is necessary to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of...
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
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... for memory and add-in cards, and connectors for the other items in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC. 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...items, and a display monitor. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. Your PC may look different from the illustrations in a chassis box called a tower or base. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the back and the front...
... for memory and add-in cards, and connectors for the other items in your user documentation before installing and connecting your PC. 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...items, and a display monitor. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. Your PC may look different from the illustrations in a chassis box called a tower or base. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the back and the front...
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...list. • To set the timers for a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Restart the PC after installation. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in the System hibernates list. This is the simplest repair for 5 or ...for standby and hibernation. Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. You may wish to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the Windows desktop. Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.
...list. • To set the timers for a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Restart the PC after installation. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in the System hibernates list. This is the simplest repair for 5 or ...for standby and hibernation. Or Click Shut Down, and then click Restart. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. You may wish to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the Windows desktop. Instead, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.
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... Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you've highlighted or selected, Ctrl+V to paste a copied item, or press Ctrl+Z 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 do not have the Internet buttons shown... here at the top of keys that you press simultaneously to display support information for the PC. Using the Keyboard The keyboard is ...
... Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you've highlighted or selected, Ctrl+V to paste a copied item, or press Ctrl+Z 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 do not have the Internet buttons shown... here at the top of keys that you press simultaneously to display support information for the PC. Using the Keyboard The keyboard is ...
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... appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. Introducing the PC 13 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. • Moving the...; Moving the slide toward Less increases the size of text on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you...
... appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. Introducing the PC 13 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. • Moving the...; Moving the slide toward Less increases the size of text on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you...
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...software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that appears on the desktop performs a special function; Learning More about Software Information about using software...about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is in Help and Support Center, or you can click Start on your PC documentation. Using the Desktop The desktop is a small picture that includes the time. A shortcut icon is the work area that perform specific functions, ...
...software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that appears on the desktop performs a special function; Learning More about Software Information about using software...about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is in Help and Support Center, or you can click Start on your PC documentation. Using the Desktop The desktop is a small picture that includes the time. A shortcut icon is the work area that perform specific functions, ...
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... 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 selecting Delete. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Instead, follow the steps to move a desktop icon to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder: 1 Click Start...
... 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 selecting Delete. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Instead, follow the steps to move a desktop icon to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder: 1 Click Start...
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... 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 the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select ...or change system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC. The control panel also provides tools to delete the shortcut. Click Delete Shortcut to confirm you want ... 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide Using the Control Panel The control panel is where you use Add or Remove Programs in All...
... 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 the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select ...or change system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC. The control panel also provides tools to delete the shortcut. Click Delete Shortcut to confirm you want ... 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide Using the Control Panel The control panel is where you use Add or Remove Programs in All...
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... the file and then click Rename. Changing the extension could make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you need to get the deleted file back, see "getting files out of an installed program. Deleting Files CAUTION: Do.... 2 Click the File menu and click Rename. It can usually retrieve the file from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide When a file is deleted, it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied or is part of...
... the file and then click Rename. Changing the extension could make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you need to get the deleted file back, see "getting files out of an installed program. Deleting Files CAUTION: Do.... 2 Click the File menu and click Rename. It can usually retrieve the file from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide When a file is deleted, it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied or is part of...
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... 3 Double-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. CAUTION: Do not... delete unfamiliar files. When you may not be able to recover it is not already selected. 5 Select the program to close the window. 38 PC Basics Guide If in doubt, do not delete. 7 Select the types of the screen, if it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to complete....
... 3 Double-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. CAUTION: Do not... delete unfamiliar files. When you may not be able to recover it is not already selected. 5 Select the program to close the window. 38 PC Basics Guide If in doubt, do not delete. 7 Select the types of the screen, if it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to complete....
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... over , this means a hidden background program is still running on your PC. Log on to continue in Safe Mode. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows. Improving PC Performance 39 This improves PC performance. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard ...then click Disk Defragmenter. 3 Click Defragment. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC. This includes background programs, such as the first logo screen appears. After Windows starts up, use the arrow keys to select the operating ...
... over , this means a hidden background program is still running on your PC. Log on to continue in Safe Mode. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to Windows. Improving PC Performance 39 This improves PC performance. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard ...then click Disk Defragmenter. 3 Click Defragment. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC. This includes background programs, such as the first logo screen appears. After Windows starts up, use the arrow keys to select the operating ...
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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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... function keys, 10 numeric, 11 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...
... function keys, 10 numeric, 11 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...
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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... or changing, 23 Volume Control, 15 shortcut icons, 21 shortcuts, keyboard, 9 show , 14 volume, displaying icon in taskbar, 14 shutting down PC, 4 sleep mode. See hibernation mode software finding, 23 uninstalling, 38 sound manager, multi-channel, 14 speaker volume, adjusting, 14 speakers, 14 ...
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... or changing, 23 Volume Control, 15 shortcut icons, 21 shortcuts, keyboard, 9 show , 14 volume, displaying icon in taskbar, 14 shutting down PC, 4 sleep mode. See hibernation mode software finding, 23 uninstalling, 38 sound manager, multi-channel, 14 speaker volume, adjusting, 14 speakers, 14 ...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... 5 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 5 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 6 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 7 Making recovery discs 7 Registering Your PC 7 Using Desktop Icons 8 Using Compaq Organise software 8 Using PC Help & Tools 9 Using the Keyboard 11 Using the Internet Keyboards 11 Using the Standard Keyboard 13...
... 5 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 5 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 6 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 7 Making recovery discs 7 Registering Your PC 7 Using Desktop Icons 8 Using Compaq Organise software 8 Using PC Help & Tools 9 Using the Keyboard 11 Using the Internet Keyboards 11 Using the Standard Keyboard 13...
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Finding Answers to a TV, page 41 • Getting digital pictures onto your PC, page 39 • Playing a music CD, page 47 • Watching a DVD movie, page 48 • Creating a CD, page 53 • Creating a DVD, page 71 • ... to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Registering your PC, page 7 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 8 • Customising special buttons on options that may be included with your PC. Your PC may be sold separately. Speakers may not be included with the...
Finding Answers to a TV, page 41 • Getting digital pictures onto your PC, page 39 • Playing a music CD, page 47 • Watching a DVD movie, page 48 • Creating a CD, page 53 • Creating a DVD, page 71 • ... to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Registering your PC, page 7 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 8 • Customising special buttons on options that may be included with your PC. Your PC may be sold separately. Speakers may not be included with the...
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... Easy Internet Sign-up to sign up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your PC; The PC uses either the PC modem connected to this PC. see "Registering Your PC" on select models only). NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6... Double-click the large Internet Access icon on your desktop, if it is connected. Turning on Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster, you are ready to turn ...
... Easy Internet Sign-up to sign up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your PC; The PC uses either the PC modem connected to this PC. see "Registering Your PC" on select models only). NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6... Double-click the large Internet Access icon on your desktop, if it is connected. Turning on Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster, you are ready to turn ...
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... Started Guide Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the desktop. refer to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. To open your PC - b Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart the PC after installation. Installing copied software may wish to your PC. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided...
... Started Guide Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the desktop. refer to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. To open your PC - b Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart the PC after installation. Installing copied software may wish to your PC. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided...
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...full of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more information. Registering Your PC Registration is a good time to http://register.hp.com Setting Up Your PC 7 Visit http://subscription.support.hp.com NOTE: You can view your recovery discs. Making recovery discs Now is quick and... and Support Center; Refer to the products you . Or • Go to make your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by pressing the Ctrl, Alt and S keys on the desktop. Or, as : • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent...
...full of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more information. Registering Your PC Registration is a good time to http://register.hp.com Setting Up Your PC 7 Visit http://subscription.support.hp.com NOTE: You can view your recovery discs. Making recovery discs Now is quick and... and Support Center; Refer to the products you . Or • Go to make your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by pressing the Ctrl, Alt and S keys on the desktop. Or, as : • E-mail updates containing notifications about product enhancements, the most recent...