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Contents
Start Here........................................... vii
Introducing the Quick Start Guide .........1
Safety Information .................................................1
Using the Quick Start Guide................................... 3
Finding Additional Information ...............................4
Setting Up the PC..................................5
Turning On the PC for the First Time ........................ 5
Registering with HP ............................................... 6
Making Recovery CDs ...........................................7
Index ................................................ 99
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Start Here
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
you information on how to use your
computer. With this guide, you can
use your computer with confidence.
Note:
Quick Start Guide
The screens on your
computer may not match
the screens pictured on
these pages.
warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information
Upgrading and Servicing the PC
(select models installed on PC, or in print)
Read first, addenda, or other
documents if applicable
DVD Writer
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here
My HP Pavilion home PC
containing support,
guide
guide (select models)
brochure (select models)
guide
PC
Documentation
Note:
Your contents may vary.
Keyboard
Mouse
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PC Front
Your PC may look different from
the ones shown here. Component,
connector location, type, and
number vary by model.
A — CD storage (select models)
B — CD-ROM or CD-RW drive
C — DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive
D — Diskette (floppy) drive
E — On button/indicator
F — Hard disk activity indicator
G — Door opened to show connectors
H — FireWire
K — USB 2.0 (two shown)
®
A
B
C
Start Here
D
E
F
G
H
K
Quick Start Guide
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PC Back
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.
PS/2 keyboard
PS/2 mouse
Serial
Parallel
Audio Out
Audio In
Microphone
USB 2.0
Monitor
SERIAL
ETHERNET
SERIAL
Joystick
Speaker out
Ethernet
TV out
OUT
IN
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Telephone
Modem
PC Connector Symbols
Symbols in this table identify connectors.
Symbol Description
Mouse (PS/2)
Keyboard (PS/2)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse,
keyboard, digital camera, or other device
with a USB connector
Printer (parallel)
Monitor
serial
Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play.
Plug and Play
components without any special procedures such as
resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a
Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains
the best driver for the device.
Quick Start Guide
Serial port for digital camera or other
serial device
Speaker
describes the ability to add or remove
Symbol Description
Audio Line Out (powered speakers)
OUT
Audio Line In
IN
Headphones
Microphone
Joystick/MIDI
FireWire for video cameras or other
devices with very fast transfer rates
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Start Here
PC Back Connections
Your PC 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.
HP Products Work Better Together
HP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One,
camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software
simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect
the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically
configures it so it is ready to use.
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.
Before using your components,
Note:
you may need to install the
software that came with the
component.
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xiii
Register with HP
Register your HP Pavilion
home PC with Hewlett-Packard
so HP can assist you with your
technical support needs (select
models only).
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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 sections inside
this guide. You can also find
helpful information by clicking
Start, Help and Support,
and then My HP Pavilion PC
(select models only).
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xv
HP Desktop
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.
Note:
The screen on your
computer may not
match the screen
pictured here.
Help and Support
Easy Internet Sign-up
HP Tour Guide
HP Pavilion home PC
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Start button
Taskbar
System tray
HP Center
Find the
latest music
software
and
services
See
more
buttons
Manage
your
personal
finances
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.
Get great
offers
from HP
and HP
partners
Find help
and
support
when you
need it
Customize ticker
View ticker
display
Alerts
you
to new
messages
Get
hp center
help
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
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Start Menu
Click the Start button to
view the Start menu, the entry
point to everything on your
PC. 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 (select
models only).
All Programs
Start button
Note:
The screen on your PC may not
match the screen pictured here.
Help and Support
HP Pavilion home PC
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Help and Support
Click Start and then
Help and Support to
learn about your PC and
get your questions
answered.
HP Pavilion
information
and support
(select models)
Help and
support news
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xix
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 PC (select models
only).
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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 (select
models only).
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xxi
All Programs
Click Start and then
choose All Programs to
find all the software
programs on your PC.
Choose Hewlett-Packard,
and then choose
hp pavilion pc tools
to find HP drivers and
the HP Tour Guide (select
models only).
Hewlett-Packard
All Programs
Start button
hp pavilion
pc tools
HP Pavilion home PC
xxii
Note:
The screen on your PC may not match the screen
pictured here.
HP Tour Guide
Click Start, choose
All Programs,
Hewlett-Packard, choose
hp pavilion pc tools, and
then click hp tour guide
(select models only).
Or
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.
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xxiii
Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide
You can get help over the
telephone from HP.
See the
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
operating specifications for the
PC along with regulatory and
safety information.
Support Guide
Support Guide
contains
hp pavilion home pc
support guide
where to get help
!
!
warranty and license information
!
!
declaration of conformity
!
!
operating specifications
!
!
regulatory and safety information
!
!
Note:
Your document contents may vary.
HP Pavilion home PC
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HP Web Sites
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.
http://www.hp.com
This main Web site has
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.
http://www.hp.com/
cposupport/
Use this worldwide Web site for all
your technical support needs.
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
xxv
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
For questions about the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating
system, refer to:
Help and Support, for onscreen help and
troubleshooting — click Start and then
Help and Support.
The Microsoft Windows XP guide, included with the
computer documentation.
HP Pavilion home PC
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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, along with a recovery
CD creator program. This program allows you to make
your own recovery CDs. The recovery process, either
application or operating system, offers the following
advantages:
"
Selective: Ensures that the recovery data is matched to
the particular PC model. You can easily recover only the
application or system software you need.
"
Non-destructive: Recovers only the software
you need; preserves user data and files.
System recovery using recovery CDs has two options:
"
Standard Recovery: This is a non-destructive recovery,
which recovers factory-shipped programs, drivers, and
the operating system without affecting data files.
"
Full System Recovery: This recovery erases hard
disk drive data, reformats the drive, creates a new disk
partition, and then installs the operating system. You must
reinstall any software that was not installed on the
computer at the factory.
Instructions for using system recovery and application
recovery, and creating your recovery CDs are in this guide:
refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery.”
To view the space used by the recovery partition on the
hard drive, or to delete undesired software titles, refer to
“Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.”
Start Here
Quick Start Guide
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HP Pavilion home PC
A
Introducing the Quick Start
Guide
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:
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.
Install the PC near an
Warning:
of an electric shock from the telephone
network, plug your PC into the AC outlet
before connecting it to the telephone line.
unplugging your PC from the AC power
outlet.
Warning:
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.
To reduce the possibility
lso, disconnect the telephone line before
Your system is provided
Introduction
Quick Start Guide
1
Warning:
the modem cord from the telephone
system before installing or removing
your PC cover.
Warning:
the cover removed.
Always disconnect
Do not operate the PC with
Warning:
user-serviceable. To prevent damage
to the power supply, have a qualified
person repair or replace it. All other
components are user-serviceable.
Warning:
can damage disk drives, add-in cards,
and other components. If an ESD station
is not available, wear a wrist strap
attached to a metal part of the PC. Place
cards on a conductive foam pad or inside
the card wrapper, if possible, but never
on the card wrapper.
The power supply is not
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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