HP Pavilion a110uk, Pavilion a115uk, Pavilion a118uk, Pavilion a120uk, Pavilion a145uk 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...................................................	7
Working in Comfort ..............................................	8

Contents

Using the PC.......................................	11
Introducing the Basics..........................................	11
Windows operating system ..............................	11
Start menu .....................................................	11
Help and Support ...........................................	11
Using the Mouse.................................................	12
The scroll feature ............................................	13
To use the autoscroll feature .............................	13
To use the panning feature ...............................	13
Using the Keyboard ............................................	14
Introduction ....................................................	14
Keyboard features ..........................................	14
Buttons ..........................................................	22
Button configuration ........................................	26
Using the Monitor ...............................................	27
Modifying monitor display properties ................	27

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Using Speakers ..................................................		28
	Using multi-channel audio speakers...................	28
	To connect your multi-channel speaker system
	to the PC........................................................	29
	To configure multi-channel audio output for
	speakers configuration ....................................	29
	To configure multi-channel audio output
	for the DVD player ..........................................	30
	To use the microphone
	with multi-channel audio ..................................	30
	Adjusting speaker volume ................................	31
Using a Microphone ...........................................		32
	Adjusting microphone volume ..........................	33
Using a Television ...............................................		34
	Cables you may need .....................................	34
	Connecting to a TV set ....................................	34
	Viewing the PC image on TV............................	35
	Disabling the TV option ...................................	36
	Disconnecting the TV .......................................	37
Turning Off the PC ..............................................		37
Putting the PC into Standby and
Hibernation Mode ..............................................		38
	Standby mode ................................................	38
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Hibernation mode...........................................	39
Automatic standby or hibernation mode ............	40
Setting Up and Using the Internet.......	43
Introducing the Internet........................................	43
What is the Internet? .......................................	43
What is an ISP?..............................................	44
What is the World Wide Web?........................	44
What is a URL? ..............................................	45
What is an e-mail address? .............................	45
How do I search the Internet?...........................	46
Setting Up the Modem ........................................	47
Upgrading to V.92 .........................................	49
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter .............	49
Setting Up Your Internet Account ..........................	51
Signing up with an ISP using
Easy Internet Sign-up.......................................	52
Connecting to the Internet....................................	52
Using ISP-provided browser .............................	53
Using any browser..........................................	53
Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ...................	54
Viewing online manuals ..................................	55

Sending and Receiving E-Mail ..............................	56
If the ISP provides the browser..........................	57
If using Outlook Express...................................	57
Doing Common Tasks .........................	59
Understanding Your Drives ...................................	59
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive...........................	60
Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader ..................	60
Special note about the Safely Remove
Hardware Utility .............................................	61
To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader................	61
Inserting a CD or DVD.........................................	63
Removing a CD or DVD .......................................	65
Handling CDs.....................................................	65
Playing Music CDs ..............................................	66
Using MusicMatch Jukebox ..............................	66
Using Windows Media Player ..........................	67
Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive .............	68
Creating a CD by Using RecordNow ....................	69
Creating a music CD .......................................	69
Creating a data CD ........................................	71

	...........................................Playing DVD Movies	71	Contents
	Playing a DVD	72
	Viewing Help information ................................	73
	Understanding DVD terminology.......................	73
	Using the WinDVD control panel ......................	73
	Using country/region codes.............................	74
	Creating a DVD by Using the
	DVD+RW/+R Drive.............................................	76
	Using the Combo Drive .......................................	76
	Playing Video CDs ..............................................	77
	Playing dual-language Video CDs.....................	77
	Using HP Pavilion PC Tools ..................................	79

Getting HP Updates for the PC ............	81
Informing You of Changes....................................	81
Using HP Centre to Receive Messages from HP ......	81
To start HP Centre ...........................................	81
To turn off the HP Centre Service.......................	82
Re-enabling the HP Centre Service ....................	82

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Resolving Problems............................	83
Troubleshooting ..................................................	83
Using Application Recovery
and System Recovery.........................	91
System Restore ...................................................	91
Application Recovery ..........................................	92
System Recovery.................................................	93
System Recovery Using Recovery CDs ...................	95
Using HP Recovery CD Creator ........................	95
Starting system recovery using recovery CDs .....	96

Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive	......... 100
To display hard disk space ............................	100
Increasing available hard disk space ..............	101
Uninstalling programs ...................................	101
Removing desktop icons ................................	101
Using the Disk Cleanup utility.........................	102
Reinstalling programs....................................	102
Index ..............................................	103

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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 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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Inventory Checklist

Power cord

Modem cable

Transformer (powered speakers, select models only)

Speakers (select models only)

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)

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PC

Keyboard

Mouse

Documentation

Note: Your contents may vary.

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— 6-In-1 Memory card reader (select models)

F — FireWire®

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

H

F

	A	A	Here
	B	B	Start
	C	C
D		D
E
	N
		K
		M
	K
I	M	N
		F	G

G

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Multi-Storage Bay

Some PCs have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use it to store

ten CDs/DVDs, to store memory A 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.

B

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.

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Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement

To use the multi-storage bay for a

peripheral device, do the following:

C

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	D
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.

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Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement (Continued)

To use the chassis top to set a
peripheral device, do the following:	E	G
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		F
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.

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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

Telephone

SERIAL

OUT

IN

ETHERNET

SERIAL

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Joystick

Speaker out

Ethernet

TV out

Modem

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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	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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Register with HP

Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so that HP can assist you with your technical support needs.

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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).

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HP Desktop	HP Tour Guide	Easy Internet Sign-up

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

Start Here

Start button	Taskbar	System tray
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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	Help and Support
models only).

All Programs

Start button

Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

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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

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My HP Pavilion PC

Click Start, Help and Support, and then

My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your PC (select models only).

Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC

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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				hp pavilion
				pc tools

All Programs

Start button

Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

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Start Here

HP Tour Guide

Click Start, choose

All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, click hp pavilion pc tools, and then click hp tour guide.

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.

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Your HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide, included with the computer documentation.

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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.”

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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: 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. Also, 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.

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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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