HP Pavilion 322n, Pavilion 502n, Pavilion 512c, Pavilion 512n, Pavilion 512w Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

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Welcome

Thank you for becoming a member

of the HP Pavilion home PC family.

This “Start Here” section is an

overview of some of the added

software features and tools

available on your HP Pavilion. The

rest of this

Quick Start Guide

gives

you information on how to use your

computer. With this guide, you can

use your computer with confidence.

Note:

The screens on your

computer may not match the

screens pictured on these pages.

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HP Pavilion home PC

Inventory Checklist

Documentation

Keyboard

Mouse

Speakers

Power cord

Modem cable

The documentation includes:

Setup poster

This

Quick Start Guide

Support Guide,

containing support,

warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information

Upgrading and Servicing the PC

guide

(select models installed on PC, or in print)

Read first, addenda, or other

documents if applicable

HP DVD Writer

guide (select models)

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here

guide

My HP Pavilion home PC

brochure (select models)

Note:

Your contents may vary.

Transformer

(powered speakers only)

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Connect your keyboard, mouse,

monitor, and modem as described

in the setup poster. Turn on the

computer for the first time and finish

the registration process. Then, add a

printer or other device, or install any

software programs that came on

CDs or DVDs included in the

computer box (select models only).

Your computer may look different

from the one shown here.

Component, connector location,

type, and number vary by model.

PC Back

SERIAL

ETHERNET

OUT

PS/2 keyboard

PS/2 mouse

Serial

Parallel

Audio Out

Audio In

Microphone

USB

Joystick

Ethernet

Monitor

TV out

Telephone

Modem

Speaker out

HP Pavilion home PC

Your computer may look different

from the one shown here.

Component, connector location,

type, and number vary by model.

SERIAL

Serial

CD storage

dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive

Diskette drive

On button

cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive

USBIEEE 1394

PC Front

Lower front cover opened

to show connectors

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PC Back Connections

Your computer may look

different from the one shown

here. External components

shown in the following

figure are not included with

the PC. Back connector

location, type, and number

vary by model.

Note:

Before using your components,

you may need to install the

software that came with the

component.

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PC Front Connections

Your computer may look

different from the one shown

here. External components

shown in the following

figure are not included with

the PC. Front connector

location, type, and number

vary by model.

Serial

Note:

Before using your components,

you may need to install the

software that came with the

component.

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home PC with Hewlett-Packard

so HP can assist you with your

technical support needs.

HP Pavilion home PC

Internet

Click Start, choose

All Programs, and then click

Easy Internet Sign-up for

a simple step-by-step wizard

to guide you through setup for

the Internet and e-mail.

For information about modem

setup, the Internet, and e-mail,

see the related chapters inside

this guide. You can also find

helpful information by clicking

Start, Help and Support,

and then My HP Pavilion PC.

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HP Desktop

Help and Support

HP Tour Guide

The HP desktop has

shortcut icons that make it

easy to find the things you

need. Click the icon to

find out more information

about that program.

Easy Internet Sign-up

Note:

The screen on your

computer may not match

the screen pictured here.

Start button

Taskbar

System tray

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HP Center

hp center

help

View ticker

display

Customize ticker

Get great

offers

from HP

and HP

partners

Find help

and

support

when you

need it

See

buttons

Manage

your

personal

finances

Find the

latest music

software

and

services

Click Start, choose

All Programs, hp center,

and then click hp center

again. Get the latest support

updates and receive great

Internet deals on shopping,

personal finance, music,

and entertainment.

Alerts

you

to new

messages

Get

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Start Menu

Click the Start button to

view the Start menu, the entry

point to everything on your

computer. Look at the following

pages to learn about important

software programs and tools

available to you.

Choose All Programs and

then choose Hewlett-Packard

to find HP-specific software.

All Programs

Help and Support

Start button

Note:

The screen on your computer may

not match the screen pictured here.

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Help and Support

HP Pavilion

information

and support

Click Start and then

Help and Support to

learn about your computer

and get your questions

answered.

Help and

support news

Quick Start Guide

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My HP Pavilion PC

Learn how

to use your

HP Pavilion

home PC

Click Start, Help and

Support, and then My

HP Pavilion PC for

detailed instructions and

information about your

HP Pavilion.

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HP Instant Support

Send a help request

Click Start, Help and

Support, and then

HP Instant Support.

Run tests yourself, or contact

an HP Support analyst for

help over the Internet.

Note:

HP Instant Support is not available in all models.

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Hewlett-Packard

All Programs

Star

t button

Note:

The screen on your computer may not match the

screen pictured here.

Click Start and then choose

All Programs to find all

the software programs on

your computer. Choose

Hewlett-Packard, and then

click hp pavilion pc tools

to find HP drivers and the

HP Tour Guide.

All Programs

hp pavilion

pc tools

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HP Tour Guide

Click Start, choose

All Programs,

Hewlett-Packard, click

hp pavilion pc tools, and

then click hp tour guide.

Click the icon on the desktop

(select models).

Let the HP Tour Guide show

you the desktop and the basics

of the Internet and e-mail.

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Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide

Note:

Your document contents may vary.

You can get help over the

telephone from HP.

See the

Support Guide

included with the computer

documentation for the terms

of your HP Pavilion warranty

coverage, for license

information, and for support

telephone numbers and

addresses.

The

Support Guide

contains

operating specifications for the

PC along with regulatory and

safety information.

support guide

where to get help

warranty and license information

declaration of conformity

operating specifications

regulatory and safety information

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HP Pavilion home PC

HP Web Sites

Select your country/region

Type these Web site addresses

into the Address box of your

Internet browser, and then press

the Enter key on your keyboard

to find helpful information from

HP online.

www.hp.com

Go to HP’s main Web site for the

latest information about your

HP Pavilion home PC and all your

HP products. Receive technical

support, download software

updates, and find out about HP’s

home and business services.

www.hp.com/cposupport/

loc/regional.html

Use this worldwide direct link to

HP’s Customer Care Web site for

all your technical support needs.

www.myhpclub.com

Go to My HP Club Web site

for new HP Pavilion owner

information, tips and tricks,

activities, special deals, sneak

previews, and more.

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For questions about the Microsoft

Windows

XP operating

system, try these sources of information:

Help and Support, for onscreen help and

troubleshooting — click Start and then

Help and Support.

Microsoft Windows

XP Home Edition Start Here

guide,

included with the computer documentation packet.

Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

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Recovery System and Hard Drive Space

HP Pavilion home PCs with Windows XP feature a

“recovery” partition included on the hard drive, thus

eliminating the need for recovery CDs that may get lost or

damaged. The recovery process from the hard drive (either

application or operating system) offers the following

advantages:

Selective: Ensures that the recovery data is matched to

the particular HP Pavilion home PC model. You can easily

recover only the application or system software you need.

Non-destructive: By recovering only the software you

need, you preserve user data and files.

Fast: Recovering only the necessary software

components, the recovery process is shorter and faster

from the hard drive.

Instructions for using system recovery and application

recovery are in your

Quick Start Guide

; refer to the

section “Using Application Recovery and System

Recovery.” For information on viewing the space used by

the recovery partition on the hard drive, as well as steps

for deleting undesired software titles, refer to the section

“Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.”

In the event of a warranty hard drive failure, standard

warranty terms apply: a new “imaged” hard drive or

replacement PC that includes the Windows XP operating

system and the recovery partition, as well as all

pre-loaded software programs.

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Recovery CDs

Consumers who wish to have recovery CDs may purchase

those CDs for a minimal shipping and handling charge.

Based on HP’s contractual agreements with its software

partners, there are three approved scenarios in which

customers may wish to order Recovery CDs from HP:

The original hard drive has failed and the customer

does not want an imaged hard drive from HP (for

example, out-of-warranty).

The original hard drive has been replaced by a larger

capacity hard drive.

The original hard drive has been reformatted or

re-partitioned.

Important: This recovery CD set is a complete image of

the original HP Pavilion home PC hard drive contents and is

matched to your model number. When using the recovery

CDs to recover the hard drive, any files or software that you

created, saved, or installed on the computer will be

overwritten. Therefore, please remember to back up your

files prior to using your recovery CDs.

To order recovery CDs, contact the

HP Customer Care Center at 208-323-2551.

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Contents

Start Here ........................................... iii

Introducing the Quick Start Guide......... 1

Safety Information................................................. 1

Using the Quick Start Guide .................................. 3

Finding Additional Information ............................... 4

Setting Up the Computer ......................5

Turning On the Computer for the First Time .............. 5

Registering with HP............................................... 6

Getting Help ........................................................ 7

Protecting the PC .................................................. 7

Working in Comfort .............................................. 8

Using the Computer ............................. 9

Introducing the Basics ........................................... 9

Windows Operating System .............................. 9

Start Menu ....................................................... 9

HP Center ...................................................... 10

Help and Support ........................................... 11

Using the Mouse ................................................ 12

The Scroll Feature ........................................... 13

The Autoscroll Feature ..................................... 14

The Panning Feature ....................................... 14

Using the Keyboard............................................ 15

Introduction.................................................... 15

Features ........................................................ 18

Buttons .......................................................... 19

Button Configuration ....................................... 22

Adjusting Speaker Volume ................................... 23

Using a Microphone ........................................... 24

Adjusting Microphone Volume.......................... 25

Turning Off the Computer .................................... 26

Putting the Computer into Standby and

Hibernation Mode .............................................. 27

Standby Mode ............................................... 27

Hibernation Mode .......................................... 28

Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode .......... 29

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Setting Up and Using the Internet .......31

Introducing the Internet........................................ 31

What Is the Internet? ....................................... 31

What Is an ISP?.............................................. 32

What Is the World Wide Web? ........................ 32

What Is a URL? .............................................. 32

What Is an E-Mail Address?............................. 33

How Do I Search the Internet?.......................... 33

Setting Up the Modem ........................................ 34

Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter ............. 36

Setting Up Your Internet Account .......................... 39

Signing Up with an ISP Using

Easy Internet Sign-up....................................... 39

Connecting to the Internet.................................... 40

Using ISP-Provided Browser ............................. 40

Using Any Browser ......................................... 41

Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 41

Viewing Online Manuals................................. 43

Sending and Receiving E-Mail ............................. 44

If the ISP Provides the Browser.......................... 44

If Using Outlook Express.................................. 45

Doing Common Tasks......................... 47

Inserting a CD or DVD .........................................47

Removing a CD or DVD .......................................48

Handling CDs.....................................................49

Playing Music CDs ..............................................49

Using MusicMatch Jukebox ..............................49

Using Windows Media Player ..........................51

Using the hp cd-writer Drive .................................52

Playing DVD Movies............................................53

Playing a DVD ................................................53

Viewing Help Information.................................54

Understanding DVD Terminology.......................55

Using the WinDVD Control Panel ......................55

Using Country/Region Codes ...........................56

Using the Combo Drive........................................57

Using the hp dvd writer Drive ...............................58

Playing VCD.......................................................58

Connecting External Components to

Your Computer....................................................59

Using HP Pavilion PC Tools ...................................64

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Getting HP Updates for the PC............ 65

Informing You of Changes.................................... 65

Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages .... 65

Starting HP Center .......................................... 66

Turning Off the HP Center Service .................... 67

Re-enabling the HP Center Service.................... 68

Resolving Problems............................ 69

Troubleshooting.................................................. 69

Using Application Recovery and

System Recovery................................................. 75

System Restore ............................................... 75

Application Recovery ...................................... 75

System Recovery............................................. 76

Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive............ 78

Displaying Hard Disk Space ............................ 79

Increasing Available Hard Disk Space............... 79

Reinstalling Programs ...................................... 80

Index................................................. 81

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Introduction

Safety Information

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an

“IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct

connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).

AC Power Safety Warning

Warning:

Install the computer near

an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your

HP Pavilion PC’s main AC disconnecting

device and must be easily accessible at

all times. For your safety, the power

cord provided with your system has a

grounded plug. Always use the power

cord with a properly grounded wall

outlet to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

Warning:

To reduce the possibility

of an electric shock from the telephone

network, plug your computer into the

AC outlet before connecting it to the

telephone line. Also, disconnect the

telephone line before unplugging your

computer from the AC power outlet.

Warning:

Your system is provided with

a voltage select switch for use in a 115

or 230 VAC power system. The voltage

select switch has been pre-set to the

correct voltage setting for use in the

particular country/region where it was

initially sold. Changing the voltage select

switch to the incorrect position can

damage your PC and void any implied

warranty.

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