HP Pavilion t124, Pavilion t100, Pavilion t180, Pavilion a118 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Guide
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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
Getting Help.........................................................7
Protecting the PC...................................................8
Working in Comfort .............................................. 9
Using the PC.......................................11
Introducing the Basics.......................................... 11
Windows operating system ..............................11
Start menu......................................................11
Help and Support ...........................................12
Using the Mouse................................................. 12
The scroll feature ............................................ 13
To use the autoscroll feature ............................. 14
To use the panning feature ............................... 14
Using the Keyboard ............................................ 14
Introduction.................................................... 14
Keyboard features .......................................... 15
Buttons .......................................................... 23
Button configuration ........................................ 27
Using the Monitor ............................................... 28
Modifying monitor display properties ................ 28
Using Speakers .................................................. 29
Using multi-channel audio speakers................... 29
To connect your multi-channel speaker system
to the PC........................................................ 30
To configure multi-channel audio output for
speakers configuration .................................... 30
To configure multi-channel audio output for
the DVD player............................................... 31
Contents
To use the microphone with
multi-channel audio ......................................... 31
Adjusting speaker volume ................................ 32
Using a Microphone ...........................................33
Adjusting microphone volume .......................... 34
Using a Television ............................................... 35
Cables you may need ..................................... 35
Connecting to a TV set .................................... 35
Viewing the PC image on TV............................ 37
Disabling the TV option ................................... 38
Disconnecting the TV ....................................... 39
Turning Off the PC .............................................. 39
Putting the PC into Standby and
Hibernation Mode ..............................................40
Standby mode................................................ 40
Hibernation mode........................................... 41
Automatic standby or hibernation mode ............42
Setting Up and Using the Internet ....... 45
Introducing the Internet ........................................ 45
What is the Internet? .......................................45
What is an ISP?.............................................. 46
What is the World Wide Web? ........................ 46
What is a URL? .............................................. 46
What is an e-mail address? ............................. 47
How do I search the Internet?........................... 48
Setting Up the Modem ........................................ 49
Upgrading to V.92 ......................................... 51
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter ............. 51
Setting Up Your Internet Account .......................... 53
Signing up with an ISP using
Easy Internet Sign-up....................................... 54
Connecting to the Internet .................................... 54
Using ISP-provided browser ............................. 55
Using any browser.......................................... 55
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 56
Viewing online manuals .................................. 57
Sending and Receiving E-Mail.............................. 58
If the ISP provides the browser ......................... 58
If using Outlook Express .................................. 59
Doing Common Tasks ........................ 61
Understanding Your Drives................................... 61
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive .......................... 62
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Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader .................. 62
Special note about the Safely Remove
Hardware Utility .............................................63
To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader................ 64
Inserting a CD or DVD .........................................66
Removing a CD or DVD....................................... 67
Handling CDs..................................................... 68
Playing Music CDs ..............................................68
Using MusicMatch Jukebox .............................. 68
Using Windows Media Player ..........................69
Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive ............. 71
Creating a CD by Using RecordNow ....................71
Creating a music CD .......................................72
Creating a data CD ........................................73
Playing DVD Movies............................................ 74
Playing a DVD................................................ 74
Viewing Help information ................................75
Understanding DVD terminology .......................76
Using the WinDVD control panel ......................76
Using country/region codes .............................77
Creating a DVD by Using the
DVD+RW/+R Drive.............................................78
Using the Combo Drive........................................ 78
Playing Video CDs.............................................. 79
Playing dual-language Video CDs..................... 80
Using HP Pavilion PC Tools .................................. 82
Getting HP Updates for the PC............83
Informing You of Changes.................................... 83
Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP ...... 83
To start HP Center ...........................................84
To turn off the HP Center Service....................... 84
Re-enabling the HP Center Service ....................85
Resolving Problems............................87
Troubleshooting .................................................. 87
Using Application Recovery
and System Recovery ......................... 95
System Restore ................................................... 95
Application Recovery .......................................... 96
System Recovery................................................. 97
System Recovery Using Recovery CDs ................... 98
Using HP Recovery CD Creator ........................ 99
Starting system recovery using recovery CDs ... 100
Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.......... 104
To display hard disk space............................. 104
Increasing available hard disk space ..............105
Uninstalling programs ................................... 105
Removing desktop icons ................................ 105
Using the Disk Cleanup utility ......................... 106
Reinstalling programs .................................... 106
Index............................................... 107
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
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.
Start Here
Inventory Checklist
Speakers (select
models only)
Power cord
Modem cable
Transformer
(powered speakers,
select models only)
Documentation
Mouse
Note:
Your contents may vary.
PC
Keyboard
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
DVD Writer
guide (select models)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here
guide
My HP Pavilion home PC
brochure (select models)
Start Here
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 — 6-In-1 Memory card reader
(select models)
F — FireWire
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G — USB 2.0 (two shown)
H — Audio Line In
I — Microphone
K — On button/indicator
M — Hard disk activity indicator
N — Door opened to show connectors
A
C
D
K
B
PC Front
N
M
N
A
C
B
D
E
K
M
I
H
F
G
G
F
Some PCs have a muti-storage bay
(select models only) on the top of the
PC chassis. You can use it to store
ten CDs/DVDs, to store memory
cards, or as a place for peripherals,
such as a digital camera docking
station. The bay design allows you to
place a device and thread the USB
or FireWire data cable and the
power cord for the device
underneath the top cover to the
connectors at the back of the PC.
To store CDs, open the top cover
(figure A) and gently lift the two
sections to form the spindle (figure
B). You can store 10 CDs/DVDs.
Your PC may look different from the
one shown here. Component,
connector location, type, and
number vary by model.
Multi-Storage Bay
A
B
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To use the multi-storage bay for a
peripheral device, do the following:
1 Open the bay cover. Hold the
cover on each side near the
hinges, then lift the cover and
slide it toward the back of the
chassis (figure C). Gently lift
it off.
2 Thread the cables through the
cable tunnel opening at the back
of the bay (figure D). Connect
data and power cables to the
peripheral device, and place
the peripheral in the bay.
3 Connect the data cable to the
USB or FireWire connector on
the back of the PC. Plug the
power cord into a power outlet.
Your PC may look different from
the one shown here. Component,
connector location, type, and
number vary by model.
Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement
C
D
To use the chassis top to set a
peripheral device, do the following:
1 Remove the bay cover (see step 1
on previous page).
2 Grasp the tab and pull it out
toward the front of the chassis
(figure E). Put the tab in its storage
area in the bay near the spindle
(figure F).
3 Thread the data and power
cables for the device through the
cable tunnel opening at the back
of the bay. Place the cables in the
tab opening and replace the bay
cover. Close the cover.
4 Connect the cables to the device,
and place it on the top of the
chassis (figure G). At the back of
the PC, connect the data cable to
the USB or FireWire connector on
the back of the PC. Plug the
power cord into a power outlet.
Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement (Continued)
E
F
G
Start Here
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
SERIAL
ETHERNET
IN
OUT
PS/2 keyboard
PS/2 mouse
Serial
Parallel
Audio Out
Audio In
Microphone
USB 2.0
Joystick
Ethernet
Monitor
TV out
Telephone
Modem
Speaker out
OUT
Symbols in this table identify connectors.
PC Connector Symbols
IN
Symbol Description
Mouse (PS/2)
Keyboard (PS/2)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse,
keyboard, digital camera, or other device
with a USB connector
Serial port for digital camera or other
serial device
Speaker
Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play.
Plug and Play
describes the ability to add or remove
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.
Printer (parallel)
Monitor
Symbol Description
Audio Line Out (powered speakers)
Audio Line In
Joystick/MIDI
FireWire for video cameras or other
devices with very fast transfer rates
Headphones
Microphone
serial
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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.
Note:
Before using your components,
you may need to install the
software that came with the
component.
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.
PC Front Connections
Your PC 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.
Note:
Before using your
components, you may need
to install the software that
came with the component.
Start Here
Register with HP
Register your HP Pavilion
home PC with Hewlett-Packard
so HP can assist you with your
technical support needs.
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
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
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
Help and Support
Start button
Note:
The screen on your PC may not
match the screen pictured here.
Start Here
Help and Support
Click Start and then
Help and Support
to learn about your PC
and get your questions
answered.
Help and
support news
HP Pavilion
information
and support
(select models)
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).
Start Here
Hewlett-Packard
All Programs
Start button
Note:
The screen on your PC may not match the screen
pictured here.
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).
All Programs
hp pavilion
pc tools
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
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 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/loc/regional.html
Use this worldwide Web site for all
your technical support needs.
Start Here
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.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here
guide,
included with the computer documentation.
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
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.
Recovery System and Hard Drive Space
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.
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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.”
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 PC 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 PC into the AC outlet
before connecting it to the telephone line.
A
lso, disconnect the telephone line before
unplugging your PC 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.
Introducing the Quick Start Guide
Warning:
Always disconnect the
modem cord from the telephone system
before installing or removing your PC
cover.
Warning:
Do not operate the PC with
the cover removed.
Warning:
The power supply is not
user-serviceable. To prevent damage
to the power supply, have a qualified
person repair or replace it. All other
components are user-serviceable.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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.
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