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... shall not be no more than 30 seconds between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of the next attempt. The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with New Zealand law. c. d. b. Voice Support All persons using this device. The associated equipment shall be complied with Telecom's Specifications: a. In addition, the Principles...
... shall not be no more than 30 seconds between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of the next attempt. The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with New Zealand law. c. d. b. Voice Support All persons using this device. The associated equipment shall be complied with Telecom's Specifications: a. In addition, the Principles...
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...the chemical substances in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of environmental considerations. Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. A chemical information report for your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae....computer's real-time clock battery may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. If it is not supported on Linux workstations. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is necessary to comply with legal requirements...
...the chemical substances in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of environmental considerations. Chemical Substances HP is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. A chemical information report for your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae....computer's real-time clock battery may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. If it is not supported on Linux workstations. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is necessary to comply with legal requirements...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... internal and external components. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains details on options that ...may look different from the illustrations in this guide. Introducing the PC 1 Your PC may not be included with the...
... internal and external components. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives, and a printer. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. Introducing the PC NOTE: This guide contains details on options that ...may look different from the illustrations in this guide. Introducing the PC 1 Your PC may not be included with the...
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... as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that connects the PC to a network, such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as USB, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), serial, parallel, and others,... as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. The connectors on the front of your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A...
... as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that connects the PC to a network, such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as USB, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), serial, parallel, and others,... as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. The connectors on the front of your PC, common peripheral components are usually used in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A...
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...The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you are invented all the time. New types of your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you feel are safe. • Always scan documents for an initial period after the ...initial free period expires. Click Scan for updates after your PC (select models only). Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC purchase. A PC virus can get a virus from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). ...
...The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you are invented all the time. New types of your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you feel are safe. • Always scan documents for an initial period after the ...initial free period expires. Click Scan for updates after your PC (select models only). Using Virus Protection Programs HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC purchase. A PC virus can get a virus from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). ...
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...The screen display reappears just as if it is turned off. For best results, turn off the PC using standby mode include: • You save time and electricity without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis. 1 Close any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close ...programs, click the X at the bottom of using Windows without having to wait for the PC to turning off the monitor. The advantages of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off the PC, you left it goes into standby and then hibernation. See the following sections for more information...
...The screen display reappears just as if it is turned off. For best results, turn off the PC using standby mode include: • You save time and electricity without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis. 1 Close any programs, folders, and documents that were open software programs. To close ...programs, click the X at the bottom of using Windows without having to wait for the PC to turning off the monitor. The advantages of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off the PC, you left it goes into standby and then hibernation. See the following sections for more information...
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... Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it from hibernation, follow these steps to the screen. If the PC does not work properly when you wake it is present. 4 Double-click Power Options. 5 Click the Hibernate tab and check the hibernation feature. If ... the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it is not present, you can set up your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . NOTE: If Hibernate is idle for hibernation; Automatic Standby or Hibernation You can set your programs...
... Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it from hibernation, follow these steps to the screen. If the PC does not work properly when you wake it is present. 4 Double-click Power Options. 5 Click the Hibernate tab and check the hibernation feature. If ... the Enable hibernation box so that is in hibernation mode, it is not present, you can set up your PC for some number of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off . NOTE: If Hibernate is idle for hibernation; Automatic Standby or Hibernation You can set your programs...
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...: If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be used only as a last resort. Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to elapse before hibernation (such as After 20 mins...Computer, and then click Restart. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work , press the On button for 5 or more seconds to move. Restarting the PC When you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timer for automatic hibernation, click the ...
...: If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be used only as a last resort. Restart the PC after installation. If the PC stops responding, use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or to elapse before hibernation (such as After 20 mins...Computer, and then click Restart. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work , press the On button for 5 or more seconds to move. Restarting the PC When you changed the Enable hibernation check box, click Apply. 7 Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timer for automatic hibernation, click the ...
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... the first item, and then press and hold the Shift key on the mouse once. Scrolling Click the left mouse button to communicate with your PC. A light on page 8. A Double-click means to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it again. To select sequential items in a... on the keyboard while you click the last item. Refer to press the right button on the mouse two times in the center for scrolling and panning. Introducing the PC 7 Right-click means to "Switching Mouse Button Functions" on the receiver indicates receiver activity. To double-click, you click the ...
... the first item, and then press and hold the Shift key on the mouse once. Scrolling Click the left mouse button to communicate with your PC. A light on page 8. A Double-click means to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it again. To select sequential items in a... on the keyboard while you click the last item. Refer to press the right button on the mouse two times in the center for scrolling and panning. Introducing the PC 7 Right-click means to "Switching Mouse Button Functions" on the receiver indicates receiver activity. To double-click, you click the ...
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.... Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop autoscrolling, press the scroll wheel... button again. 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 text, and press the scroll wheel button once. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the...
.... Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the direction you want to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop autoscrolling, press the scroll wheel... button again. 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 text, and press the scroll wheel button once. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the...
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... action. You will see this combination of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Introducing the PC 9 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 ...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). Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of keys that you ...
... action. You will see this combination of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Introducing the PC 9 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 ...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). Standard Keyboard Features Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are combinations of keys that you ...
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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. 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. 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. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide
Edit Keys The edit keys are available at all times. F1 and F3 are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 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. 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. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide
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... in a Web page, in a document, or in the same way as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Keyboard Indicators Each keyboard indicator is locked. Introducing the PC 11 You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for its status: Icon Name Num Lock Description Numeric keys are...
... in a Web page, in a document, or in the same way as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Keyboard Indicators Each keyboard indicator is locked. Introducing the PC 11 You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for its status: Icon Name Num Lock Description Numeric keys are...
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Volume Control The Volume knob increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. 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 The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate...
Volume Control The Volume knob increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. 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 The Mute button turns speaker sound on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate...
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... may need to disable the TV option to return your TV. When you want to its original resolution. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video ...; Moving the slide toward Less increases the size 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. Each time you can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel...
... may need to disable the TV option to return your TV. When you want to its original resolution. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video ...; Moving the slide toward Less increases the size 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. Each time you can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel...
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...more than two channels, and it is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. For details on the taskbar to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; A multi-channel audio ... the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. A stereo speaker set speaker volume. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC, see this Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the...
...more than two channels, and it is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. For details on the taskbar to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. NOTE: Speakers may include a subwoofer. Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; A multi-channel audio ... the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. A stereo speaker set speaker volume. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC, see this Volume icon on the speakers (select models only). On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the...
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... Microphone check box. Click Apply, and then click OK. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the... and click Properties. 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. 4 In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the front of your PC, you do not see this window. The Volume Control settings window opens. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Some models have the...
... Microphone check box. Click Apply, and then click OK. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of your PC (select models only), select the working microphone. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the... and click Properties. 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording. 4 In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the front of your PC, you do not see this window. The Volume Control settings window opens. Or 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. Some models have the...