HP Pavilion 506x, Pavilion 516x, Pavilion 526x, Pavilion 576x, Pavilion 716n Quick Start Manual
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Quick Start Guide
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Contents
Start Here........................................... |
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Introducing the Quick Start Guide ......... |
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Safety Information ................................................. |
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Using the Quick Start Guide................................... |
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Finding Additional Information ............................... |
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Setting Up the PC.................................. |
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Turning On the PC for the First Time ........................ |
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Registering with HP ............................................... |
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Making Recovery CDs or DVD................................ |
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Getting Help......................................................... |
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Protecting the PC................................................... |
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Working in Comfort .............................................. |
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Using the PC....................................... |
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Introducing the Basics.......................................... |
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Windows operating system .............................. |
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Start menu...................................................... |
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Contents
Organize your All Program list ......................... |
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Help and Support ........................................... |
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Using the Mouse................................................. |
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The scroll feature ............................................ |
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To use the autoscroll feature ............................. |
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To use the panning feature ............................... |
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Switching mouse button functions...................... |
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Changing the mouse pointer speed................... |
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Using the Keyboard ............................................ |
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Introduction .................................................... |
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Keyboard features .......................................... |
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Buttons .......................................................... |
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Button configuration ........................................ |
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Using the Monitor ............................................... |
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Modifying monitor display properties ................ |
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Using Speakers .................................................. |
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Using multi-channel audio speakers................... |
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To connect your multi-channel speaker system |
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To configure multi-channel audio output for |
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speakers configuration .................................... |
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To configure multi-channel audio output for |
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To use the microphone with |
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Adjusting speaker volume ................................ |
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Using a Microphone ........................................... |
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Adjusting microphone volume .......................... |
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Using a Television ............................................... |
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Cables you may need ..................................... |
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Connecting to a TV set .................................... |
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Viewing the PC image on TV............................ |
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Disabling the TV option ................................... |
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Disconnecting the TV ....................................... |
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Turning Off the PC .............................................. |
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Putting the PC into Standby and |
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Standby mode ................................................ |
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Hibernation mode........................................... |
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Automatic standby or hibernation mode ............ |
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Setting Up and Using the Internet....... |
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Introducing the Internet........................................ |
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What is the Internet? ....................................... |
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What is an ISP?.............................................. |
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What is the World Wide Web?........................ |
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What is a URL? .............................................. |
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What is an e-mail address? ............................. |
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How do I search the Internet?........................... |
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Setting Up the Modem ........................................ |
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Upgrading to V.92 ......................................... |
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Setting Up the Network Interface .......................... |
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Setting Up Your Internet Account .......................... |
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Signing up with an ISP using |
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Connecting to the Internet.................................... |
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Using ISP-provided browser ............................. |
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Using any browser.......................................... |
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Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... |
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Viewing online manuals .................................. |
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Sending and Receiving E-Mail.............................. |
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If the ISP provides the browser ......................... |
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If using Outlook Express .................................. |
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Doing Common Tasks ......................... |
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Understanding Your Drives ................................... |
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Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive........................... |
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Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader .................. |
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Special note about the Safely Remove |
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Hardware Utility ............................................. |
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To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader................ |
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Inserting a CD or DVD......................................... |
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Removing a CD or DVD ....................................... |
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Handling CDs..................................................... |
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Playing Music CDs .............................................. |
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Using MusicMatch Jukebox .............................. |
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Using Windows Media Player .......................... |
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Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive ............. |
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Creating a CD by Using RecordNow .................... |
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Creating a music CD ....................................... |
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Creating a data CD ........................................ |
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Playing DVD Movies............................................ |
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Playing a DVD ................................................ |
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Viewing Help information ................................ |
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Understanding DVD terminology ....................... |
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Using the WinDVD control panel ...................... |
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Using country/region codes............................. |
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Using the Combo Drive ....................................... |
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Using HP Pavilion PC Tools .................................. |
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Getting Updates from HP for the PC.... |
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Informing You of Changes.................................... |
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Using Updates from HP Messages ........................ |
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To start Updates from HP ................................. |
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To turn off the Updates from HP Service............. |
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Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service .......... |
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Resolving Problems ............................ |
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Troubleshooting .................................................. |
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Using Application Recovery |
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and System Recovery ......................... |
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Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs.............................. |
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Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator ............ |
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Using HP Recovery Tools CD ............................ |
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System Restore ................................................. |
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Application Recovery ........................................ |
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System Recovery............................................... |
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Starting System Recovery If the PC Is |
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Responding.................................................. |
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Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not |
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Responding.................................................. |
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System Recovery Using Recovery discs................ |
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Starting System Recovery using |
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recovery discs .............................................. |
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Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.......... |
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To display hard disk space............................. |
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Increasing available hard disk space .............. |
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Uninstalling programs ................................... |
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Removing desktop icons ................................ |
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Using the Disk Cleanup utility ......................... |
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Reinstalling programs .................................... |
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Index............................................... |
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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
The documentation includes:
Setup poster
This Quick Start Guide
Warranty and 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
Creating DVDs and CDs guide (select models)
Microsoft Windows XP guide
My HP Pavilion home PC brochure (select models)
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PC
Keyboard
Mouse
Documentation
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PC Front
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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 cards, A 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 (IEEE 1394) 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). 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
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chassis (figure C). Gently lift |
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2 Thread the cables through the |
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cable tunnel opening at the back |
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of the bay (figure D). Connect |
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data and power cables to the |
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peripheral device, and place |
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the peripheral in the bay. |
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PC. Plug the power cord into |
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a power outlet. |
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the one shown here. Component, |
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connector location, type, and |
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Multi-Storage Bay — Peripheral Placement (Continued)
To use the chassis top to set a
peripheral device, do the following:
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1Remove 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 F of the bay. Place the cables in the
tab opening and replace the bay cover. Close the cover.
4Connect 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 (IEEE 1394) 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
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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 (IEEE 1394) 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.
Start Here
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 HP can assist you with your technical support needs (select models only).
Start Here
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Internet
Click Start, choose
All Programs, choose Online Services, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up
(available on select models)
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 |
Help and Support |
Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide |
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(select models) |
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.
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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 models only).
All Programs
Start button
Help and Support
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)
Start Here
Help and support news
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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 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
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All Programs
Click Start and then choose All Programs to find 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 
Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.
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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
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Your Warranty & Support Guide
You can get help over the telephone from HP.
See the Warranty and 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 Warranty and Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with 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/
Use this worldwide Web site for all your technical support needs.
Start Here
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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.
The Microsoft Windows XP 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 disc creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs/DVD. 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.
!Fast: Recovers only the software you need; preserves user data and files.
System recovery using recovery discs has two options:
!Standard Recovery: This option 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 or DVD 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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