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... with any of the external monitor. The following specified periods of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System XP Vista Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 15 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes Not applicable 30 minutes Monitor 15 minutes 15 minutes 10 ... this energy savings, the Power Management feature has been preset to enter a low-power (or "sleep") mode after the following logo appears on ). HP computers marked with the ENERGY STAR logo are not ENERGY STAR-qualified can be woken by the EPA.
... with any of the external monitor. The following specified periods of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System XP Vista Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 15 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes Not applicable 30 minutes Monitor 15 minutes 15 minutes 10 ... this energy savings, the Power Management feature has been preset to enter a low-power (or "sleep") mode after the following logo appears on ). HP computers marked with the ENERGY STAR logo are not ENERGY STAR-qualified can be woken by the EPA.
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Table of Contents Introducing the PC 1 Protecting Your PC 2 Using 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 ...
Table of Contents Introducing the PC 1 Protecting Your PC 2 Using 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 ...
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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 ... Icons 22 Using the Start Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel 24 Resizing Windows 25 Working with Digital Images 26 Managing Files 27 Organizing Files with Folders 27 Creating Folders 28 Moving Files 28 Copying Files 29 Finding Files...
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 ... Icons 22 Using the Start Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel 24 Resizing Windows 25 Working with Digital Images 26 Managing Files 27 Organizing Files with Folders 27 Creating Folders 28 Moving Files 28 Copying Files 29 Finding Files...
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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 the screen. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC... models only). The minimum items required to operate your personal computer are these items: • The motherboard, which is used to move across the Windows desktop on using a keyboard to enter text and commands, a mouse to point and select items, and a display monitor. The monitor and the ...
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 the screen. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC... models only). The minimum items required to operate your personal computer are these items: • The motherboard, which is used to move across the Windows desktop on using a keyboard to enter text and commands, a mouse to point and select items, and a display monitor. The monitor and the ...
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...You can get a virus from infected files that scans your PC purchase. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to display the Windows Update home page. After you are prompted to maintain your Internet connection for viruses. The virus-...through your PC security and operation. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you open Windows Update, click Start on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install critical updates to install required ...
...You can get a virus from infected files that scans your PC purchase. Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to display the Windows Update home page. After you are prompted to maintain your Internet connection for viruses. The virus-...through your PC security and operation. Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you open Windows Update, click Start on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install critical updates to install required ...
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...either standby or hibernation mode. See the following sections for the PC to put the PC in standby or hibernation mode. The advantages of using Windows without having to wait for more information on the keyboard, if it is turned off. The next time you use the PC again, press the...chassis. 1 Close 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 keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby mode is to: 1 Click Start...
...either standby or hibernation mode. See the following sections for the PC to put the PC in standby or hibernation mode. The advantages of using Windows without having to wait for more information on the keyboard, if it is turned off. The next time you use the PC again, press the...chassis. 1 Close 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 keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby mode is to: 1 Click Start...
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...Task. Use the mouse on your PC; NOTE: If both standby and hibernation timers are set the timers for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows desktop. You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on a flat surface. If this does not work on a glass, translucent, or... the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the screen to elapse...
...Task. Use the mouse on your PC; NOTE: If both standby and hibernation timers are set the timers for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows desktop. You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on a flat surface. If this does not work on a glass, translucent, or... the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to restart the PC: 1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the screen to elapse...
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... 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 the direction you want to scroll. NOTE: Panning only works if the window's horizontal scroll bar is active. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the text...
... 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 the direction you want to scroll. NOTE: Panning only works if the window's horizontal scroll bar is active. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the text...
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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 display support information for the PC. Your keyboard may ..., from the illustrations. Some keyboards do specific actions. You will see this combination of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you time and mouse clicks. Introducing the PC 9 These shortcuts perform the same actions you can perform through menus...
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 display support information for the PC. Your keyboard may ..., from the illustrations. Some keyboards do specific actions. You will see this combination of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you time and mouse clicks. Introducing the PC 9 These shortcuts perform the same actions you can perform through menus...
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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. Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen. F1 and F3 are available at all times. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide
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. Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen. F1 and F3 are available at all times. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide
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Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; If your speaker system to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar. 14 PC Basics Guide The Volume icon appears in the taskbar ..., two-channel speaker system. Click Apply, and then click OK. Using Speakers Speakers are included with more than two channels, and it is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer.
Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; If your speaker system to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar. 14 PC Basics Guide The Volume icon appears in the taskbar ..., two-channel speaker system. Click Apply, and then click OK. Using Speakers Speakers are included with more than two channels, and it is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer.
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...1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. To use . Using a Microphone Your PC comes with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the back of the PC. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Some...this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is ready to perform this window. The Volume Control settings window opens. NOTE: If you connect your microphone to the back of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Introducing ...
...1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. To use . Using a Microphone Your PC comes with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to use unless you have a second microphone connector in the back of the PC. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Some...this Volume icon, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is ready to perform this window. The Volume Control settings window opens. NOTE: If you connect your microphone to the back of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Introducing ...
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.... 8 Click Close. 9 Repeat step 6, if needed. 10 Click the X (Close) at the upper-right corner of the Recording Control window. The Volume Control window opens. 2 Select Options and click Properties. 3 In Adjust volume for Microphone. NOTE: If you do not see the Advanced button, select ...Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls. 7 Place a check in the Alternate Microphone check box. (This box may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic...
.... 8 Click Close. 9 Repeat step 6, if needed. 10 Click the X (Close) at the upper-right corner of the Recording Control window. The Volume Control window opens. 2 Select Options and click Properties. 3 In Adjust volume for Microphone. NOTE: If you do not see the Advanced button, select ...Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls. 7 Place a check in the Alternate Microphone check box. (This box may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic...
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... guide is in Help and Support Center, or you empty it easy to find the things you need. For Microsoft Windows, you can also press the Help button, labeled with your PC documentation. The taskbar shows the Start button, a button for each open window so you can click Start on...display monitor. Introducing the Software 21 For help 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 monitor and controls your PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that...
... guide is in Help and Support Center, or you empty it easy to find the things you need. For Microsoft Windows, you can also press the Help button, labeled with your PC documentation. The taskbar shows the Start button, a button for each open window so you can click Start on...display monitor. Introducing the Software 21 For help 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 monitor and controls your PC's hardware, peripherals, and software applications. • Software programs that...
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.... 5 On the Desktop tab, click Customize Desktop. 6 Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to an unused icons folder. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons...
.... 5 On the Desktop tab, click Customize Desktop. 6 Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to an unused icons folder. CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons...
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... or the Restore Down button. Clicking and dragging on the task bar. Feature Name Minimize Maximize Description Collapses the window to change the width. To bring the window back up and down to the task bar (but does not close it). Drag the border up or down ...the name of the screen. Clicking and dragging on one screen. Resizing Windows All windows have some buttons in the upper-right corner. The window is still accessible. Introducing the Software 25 A scroll bar appears on a window when the information does not fit on a horizontal scroll bar moves the...
... or the Restore Down button. Clicking and dragging on the task bar. Feature Name Minimize Maximize Description Collapses the window to change the width. To bring the window back up and down to the task bar (but does not close it). Drag the border up or down ...the name of the screen. Clicking and dragging on one screen. Resizing Windows All windows have some buttons in the upper-right corner. The window is still accessible. Introducing the Software 25 A scroll bar appears on a window when the information does not fit on a horizontal scroll bar moves the...
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...Each file within a specific folder on your PC are two methods for working with the same name. To navigate around in the My Computer and Windows Explorer views, double-click folders to another in a digital camera. A file can copy files to retrace your PC. Use the Back arrow button ...to other storage media within a filing cabinet, folders on your files, such as a printer. Managing Files A file is any type of file and can even contain other ...
...Each file within a specific folder on your PC are two methods for working with the same name. To navigate around in the My Computer and Windows Explorer views, double-click folders to another in a digital camera. A file can copy files to retrace your PC. Use the Back arrow button ...to other storage media within a filing cabinet, folders on your files, such as a printer. Managing Files A file is any type of file and can even contain other ...
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..., you would select that will contain the new folder. For example, to create a new folder in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the mouse button while moving the item to another folder. Using My ...and click Cut. 4 Find and open the folder where you want to put the file. 5 Click Move. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click Start on the taskbar and click Explore. 2 Find the file you want to move and... select it by clicking the file. 3 Click Move this file. 4 In the Move Items window, click the folder where you want to put the file. 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste. ...
..., you would select that will contain the new folder. For example, to create a new folder in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the mouse button while moving the item to another folder. Using My ...and click Cut. 4 Find and open the folder where you want to put the file. 5 Click Move. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click Start on the taskbar and click Explore. 2 Find the file you want to move and... select it by clicking the file. 3 Click Move this file. 4 In the Move Items window, click the folder where you want to put the file. 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste. ...
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...want to put the file copy. 5 Click Copy. Select an item in My Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right-mouse button while moving the item to place the item ...you want to search for files containing a specific word or phrase. 4 Click the Look in the Search Results window. Copying Files Using My Computer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click My Computer. 2 Find the file... folder where you want to put the file copy. 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click Start on the taskbar and click Explore. 2 Find the file you want to copy...
...want to put the file copy. 5 Click Copy. Select an item in My Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right-mouse button while moving the item to place the item ...you want to search for files containing a specific word or phrase. 4 Click the Look in the Search Results window. Copying Files Using My Computer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click My Computer. 2 Find the file... folder where you want to put the file copy. 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click Start on the taskbar and click Explore. 2 Find the file you want to copy...
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...begin a search: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it and, when the password window appears, select the option always allow viewing or allow viewing only this option.) 4 Type a word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search....PC Basics Guide Restricting Internet Content The Internet provides you have specified under the rating setup. This means that you have set. The Windows search feature includes direct use of the Internet Explorer Search. (If your ISP provides the browser, you may not be suitable for ...
...begin a search: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it and, when the password window appears, select the option always allow viewing or allow viewing only this option.) 4 Type a word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search....PC Basics Guide Restricting Internet Content The Internet provides you have specified under the rating setup. This means that you have set. The Windows search feature includes direct use of the Internet Explorer Search. (If your ISP provides the browser, you may not be suitable for ...
