Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... restore the operating system, you must also reset the ENERGY STAR settings (if applicable) after the restore. Mercury Statement This HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of ...may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 A chemical information report for your local authorities or the Electronic ...
... restore the operating system, you must also reset the ENERGY STAR settings (if applicable) after the restore. Mercury Statement This HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of ...may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. ENWW Environmental Agency Notices 21 A chemical information report for your local authorities or the Electronic ...
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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... cards, and connectors for the other items in your user documentation before installing and connecting your personal computer are sold separately. 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...
... cards, and connectors for the other items in your user documentation before installing and connecting your personal computer are sold separately. 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...
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... flat surface. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC; If this does not work on the keyboard at the same time. 2 Select the program that is not recommended and should be set... Delete keys on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to turn on the Windows desktop. just click Start, choose Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart...
... flat surface. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC; If this does not work on the keyboard at the same time. 2 Select the program that is not recommended and should be set... Delete keys on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to turn on the Windows desktop. just click Start, choose Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart...
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...Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of the keyboard, and some use a different layout on a standard typewriter. 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 undo the previous action. These ... save you 've highlighted or selected, Ctrl+V to paste a copied item, or press Ctrl+Z to display support information for the PC. Introducing the PC 9 The keyboard may be wireless. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. Using the Keyboard The...
...Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of the keyboard, and some use a different layout on a standard typewriter. 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 undo the previous action. These ... save you 've highlighted or selected, Ctrl+V to paste a copied item, or press Ctrl+Z to display support information for the PC. Introducing the PC 9 The keyboard may be wireless. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. Using the Keyboard The...
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...you may have a DVD player), or play games using your TV. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may need an S-video adapter cable. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. With the TV-out feature, 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....
...you may have a DVD player), or play games using your TV. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may need an S-video adapter cable. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. With the TV-out feature, 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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... PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that you need. A shortcut icon is a small picture that perform specific functions, such as a word processing program. Introducing the Software The operation of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the desktop performs a special function; Using the Desktop The desktop...
... PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that you need. A shortcut icon is a small picture that perform specific functions, such as a word processing program. Introducing the Software The operation of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the desktop performs a special function; Using the Desktop The desktop...
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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 To move unfamiliar desktop icons to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to close the Display Properties window. CAUTION: Do not delete...
... by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide To move unfamiliar desktop icons to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to close the Display Properties window. CAUTION: Do not delete...
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...Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide If you want the item, and then release the mouse button. (If you can set up or change... system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC. Using the Control Panel The control panel is where you have problems dropping the item into another folder.... 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 Create Shortcut...
...Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide If you want the item, and then release the mouse button. (If you can set up or change... system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC. Using the Control Panel The control panel is where you have problems dropping the item into another folder.... 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 Create Shortcut...
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...of the recycle bin." Renaming Files 1 Find the file you make a mistake and need a file that is cleared to make the file unrecognizable 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... your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you want to retrieve. 3 Click the File menu and click Restore. It can usually retrieve the file from the ...
...of the recycle bin." Renaming Files 1 Find the file you make a mistake and need a file that is cleared to make the file unrecognizable 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... your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you want to retrieve. 3 Click the File menu and click Restore. It can usually retrieve the file from the ...
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... on the taskbar. 3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. When you want to clean, and click Properties. 5 On the General... types of the screen, if it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion. If you need it, you use your Windows desktop. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar files. Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive As you may not be able to recover it is not already selected...
... on the taskbar. 3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. When you want to clean, and click Properties. 5 On the General... types of the screen, if it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion. If you need it, you use your Windows desktop. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar files. Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive As you may not be able to recover it is not already selected...
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...a long time to select Safe Mode and press Enter. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to select the operating system. Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders Over time, as you have them organized on your PC. Press Enter again to continue in Safe Mode. After Windows starts.... 1 Close all programs running . This includes background programs, such as the first logo screen appears. This improves PC performance. Improving PC Performance 39 Log on your PC. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard disk drive. Gathering your files and folders with ...
...a long time to select Safe Mode and press Enter. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to select the operating system. Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders Over time, as you have them organized on your PC. Press Enter again to continue in Safe Mode. After Windows starts.... 1 Close all programs running . This includes background programs, such as the first logo screen appears. This improves PC performance. Improving PC Performance 39 Log on your PC. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over the hard disk drive. Gathering your files and folders with ...
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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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... 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 feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19...
... 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 feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19...
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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...
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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... this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers 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 not be included with the monitor (select models...
... this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers 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 not be included with the monitor (select models...
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... or an existing ISP account. NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up to high-speed broadband (cable or DSL), contact your desktop, if it is connected. Click OK and then confirm your PC; Use Easy Internet Sign-up finds and obtains updated information about services by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Double-click... decide to subscribe to sign up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your selection by clicking Yes. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up for any other Internet access cable is present. If you may take up to 30 minutes to help ...
... or an existing ISP account. NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up to high-speed broadband (cable or DSL), contact your desktop, if it is connected. Click OK and then confirm your PC; Use Easy Internet Sign-up finds and obtains updated information about services by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Double-click... decide to subscribe to sign up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your selection by clicking Yes. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up for any other Internet access cable is present. If you may take up to 30 minutes to help ...
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... open your ISP and the Internet. Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the desktop. Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you can install any software programs that is always connected to "Recovering from Software ...System Restore program; NOTE: If you need it. 6 Getting Started Guide Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for compatibility with your PC. Installing copied software may wish to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Or • If your...
... open your ISP and the Internet. Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the desktop. Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you can install any software programs that is always connected to "Recovering from Software ...System Restore program; NOTE: If you need it. 6 Getting Started Guide Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for compatibility with your PC. Installing copied software may wish to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Or • If your...
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... Center; Refer to http://register.hp.com Setting Up Your PC 7 Registering Your PC Registration is a good time to make your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by pressing the Ctrl, Alt and S keys on the desktop. Visit http://subscription.support.hp.com NOTE: You can view...time. search for you own. • The HP newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more information. When you use the desktop icon, the PC automatically fills in the PC product number, model number and serial number for transfer...
... Center; Refer to http://register.hp.com Setting Up Your PC 7 Registering Your PC Registration is a good time to make your PC product number, model number, and serial number, by pressing the Ctrl, Alt and S keys on the desktop. Visit http://subscription.support.hp.com NOTE: You can view...time. search for you own. • The HP newsgram, our monthly online magazine packed full of product news, support tips, project ideas, and much more information. When you use the desktop icon, the PC automatically fills in the PC product number, model number and serial number for transfer...