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language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company Home Products Division P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States of America - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 3
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 4
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 5
SERIAL Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel type, and number vary by model. Audio Out OUT Audio In IN Microphone USB Monitor Telephone ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out Ethernet TV out Modem Quick Start Guide - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 6
PC Front Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive Diskette drive On button Lower front cover opened to show connectors vi HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 7
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 8
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. Serial Serial viii HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 9
Start Here Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. Quick Start Guide ix - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 10
-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. x HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 11
Here 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 Start - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 12
ticker View ticker display Alerts you to new messages Get hp center help 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. xii HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 13
to learn about important software programs and tools available to you. Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software. Help and Support All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide xiii - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 14
Help and Support Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your computer and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 15
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. Quick Start Guide xv Start Here - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 16
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. xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 17
All Programs 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. Hewlett-Packard hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 18
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. xviii HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 19
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 20
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 21
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. Quick - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 22
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 23
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 24
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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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 26
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 xxvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 27
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 28
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(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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 30
Do not operate the computer 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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 31
speaker volume. 3 Insert and remove a CD disc. 3 Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, hp cd-writer, or hp dvd writer drive to play music, watch movies, or record information. 3 Use HP Pavilion PC Tools. 3 Save power with standby and hibernation modes. 3 Solve common problems. Introduction Quick Start Guide 3 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 32
Help and Support. You can find information about accessing internal parts of the computer chassis in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (select models installed on your system, others printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 33
, you're ready to turn on the computer. First, press the Power button on the monitor. Then, to turn on the computer, press the On button on the front of the PC. Note: The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the HP Pavilion. If you move to another country/region - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 34
start up your computer, follow the onscreen instructions and register as soon as you have a modem connection. 3 Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions. 3 Go to the HP Web site, and register online at http://register.hp.com 6 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 35
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 and for support telephone numbers. Protecting the PC HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only). The - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 36
begin using the computer, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to "Working in Comfort" in the Help and Support Center for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, Help and Support, My HP Pavilion PC, and then click - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 37
Using the Computer Basics Introducing the Basics Windows Operating System The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display. Start Menu Click the Start button to open - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 38
. 2 Choose Open hp center. 10 HP Pavilion home PC 3 The HP Center toolbar appears. HP Center displays different topics of information and then updates the information when new details become available. Display the information by using the HP Center buttons on the toolbar. Downloads occur while you - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 39
detailed instructions. Help and Support To open the Help and Support Center, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support. Help has information, tours, and tutorials. Help also has troubleshooting tools to assist you, including HP Instant Support - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 40
instructions to run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support. When you submit a problem to HP Instant Support, you communicate over the Internet with an HP Support analyst. The analyst will work with you until the problem is solved. Using the Mouse Your PC surface. 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 41
Basics Some computers include a scrolling mouse. Like an ordinary for left-handed use. Refer to "Reverse your mouse buttons" in the onscreen Help and Support Center. Use the wheel button in the middle of the mouse to scroll or select items , roll the wheel down (toward you). Quick Start Guide 13 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 42
. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop the panning feature, release the wheel button. 14 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 43
or buttons on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Alphanumeric keys The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. Quick Start Guide 15 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 44
F12 keys located above the main keys. Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. F1 and F3 are available at all times. Other function key operations for navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game. 16 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 45
left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. To find out what each special button does, see "Buttons" on page 19. Quick Start - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 46
listed. Your keyboard enables you to: 3 Adjust speaker volume. 3 Mute speaker sound. 3 Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to different tracks, and . 3 Place the PC into standby to save power. 3 Get support information. 3 Find a file or program on the hard drive. 3 Print. 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 47
Basics Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons. Standby Help hp My HP Club HP Picture Media Volume Print Toolkit Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Controls Control Music Mute Note: Some buttons may be labeled differently on your - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 48
Standby Help Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press any key on keyboard, or press Standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Opens the Help and Support Center. HP Links to HP Web site. Print Prints - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 49
when turned counterclockwise. Can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons: Press the button to decrease volume. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Turns speaker sound on and off. The Internet buttons will - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 50
Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present. 4 Double-click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you want to change. The button . 11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. 22 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 51
Basics Adjusting Speaker Volume The HP Pavilion includes a set of stereo speakers that you can either attach to the monitor (select models only) or place on the desk. For details on connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup poster. You can adjust speaker volume by: 3 Using the volume knob or - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 52
the volume of a specific sound control. 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to close this window. Using a Microphone Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Your computer may have another microphone - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 53
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if present, then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Control window, window. Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the computer - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 54
window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off the monitor. For information on alternatives to turning off the computer, see the next section "Putting the Computer into Standby and Hibernation Mode." 26 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 55
mode also allows faxes to come through to the computer, and it enables the PC to automatically retrieve e-mail messages and download information from the Internet, if you have programmed the computer to do so. To manually put the computer in standby: 1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 56
programs, folders, and documents) is restored to the screen. To manually put the computer into hibernation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press the Shift key on the keyboard and click Hibernate. 28 HP Pavilion home PC Note: If Hibernate is not present, you first need to - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 57
set the timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: 3 To turn on auto-standby for the computer, click a time (such as After 30 mins) in a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Quick Start Guide 29 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 58
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Internet Setting Up and Using the Internet Your HP Pavilion comes with: 3 Access to the ISPs in your area. Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable. (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are not available in all - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 60
pages in support of their activities. A Web page is a file or group of files that a user can access by entering the Web page's file location, or URL. What Is a URL? The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies a file location, typically in the form http://www.name.extension 32 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 61
contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the results. If you enter several precise words, you usually get fewer but more specific results. Quick Start Guide 33 Internet - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 62
a LAN. Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. Note: Your computer may not come with a modem. Before computer. The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable to the computer modem connector and to your telephone line wall jack connector. 34 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 63
the back panel of the computer. The modem looks similar to one of the following illustrations. Note: Your computer may have only one modem/ Plug one end of a modem cable into the Line connector on the back of the computer. This connector is labeled with either Line or a jack symbol. 2 Plug the other - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 64
you are not using the modem - even if the computer is turned off. Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter The a high-performance connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After this adapter desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs. 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 65
PCs. Note: Your computer may not come with a network interface adapter. Locate the RJ-45 port on the back of the computer port is located on the back of the computer. Note: Do not connect a telephone cable Note: The hub is a device to which all computers on the network are connected. Warning: DO NOT - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 66
3 With the computer turned on, check the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the network adapter. The LEDs on each type of network with valid network connection LEDs 3 LINK - Lit green with valid network connection 3 ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network data transfer activity 38 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 67
Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for Internet service Windows desktop may have a folder called Online Services, which includes icons for accessing various online services. These icons are part of the Windows for any specific software - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 68
The Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to the Internet A Web browser program searches for, finds, methods: 3 Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or 3 Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard. 40 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 69
the Hewlett-Packard Web Site The Hewlett-Packard Web site is dedicated to HP Pavilion home PC owners and to the entire HP product line. There you will find the latest news and information about all of your HP products. You can receive technical support, download software and driver updates, and - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 70
and personal computing services HP offers. 3 Drivers: Download software and driver updates. 3 Support: Receive technical support and detailed product information such as hardware warranties, specifications, and instruction manuals. To go directly to the support Web page for your PC model and - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 71
Viewing Online Manuals Note: Online manuals are associated with specific HP Pavilion home PC model numbers. Not all models have online manuals. View online manuals for your PC by going to the HP Web site: 1 Establish a connection to the Internet. 2 Type http://www.hp.com into your Web browser - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 72
with your HP Pavilion) or other browser program (usually provided by an ISP). 3 A dial-up modem/telephone connection, or a network adapter connection from your PC to the ISP. Note: If you decide to use a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 73
Express from the Start menu. The first time you start Outlook Express, the Internet Connection Wizard window opens if you are not already connected to the Internet. You will need to provide connection information in the Subject box. 5 Type your message in the New Message window. Quick Start Guide 45 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 74
and connect to your ISP. Receiving e-mail messages 1 Start Outlook Express. See instructions above. 2 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have it in its own window. For more information about using Outlook Express, go to the Help menu within the program. 46 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 75
read and write CD and DVD discs. Some computers have a combo drive, which combines the functions of a CD-RW and DVD or a CD-RW and DVD+R/RW into one drive. On some PCs the CD-RW drive is labeled hp cd-writer and the DVD-RW drive is labeled hp dvd writer. Note: There are two types of - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 76
pushing the tray into the computer. 48 HP Pavilion home PC You can also close the tray by clicking the close/open button on the control panel for the program (such as MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player) that controls the drive. Note: For the top drive in the PC, you can close the tray - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 77
at room temperature. Playing Music CDs The HP Pavilion includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play as record digital music files, create music CDs on your hp cd-writer drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and listen to music Guide 49 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 78
then click Continue lookup. If you don't want to connect to the Internet, click Quit. 50 HP Pavilion home PC 3 To control the CD currently in the drive, click the buttons in the MusicMatch Jukebox window. To play a particular song, doubleclick its song title (or track number) in the Playlist. You - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 79
the CD currently in the drive, click the buttons in the Windows Media Player window. To play a particular song, doubleclick its song title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control the CD using the media control buttons if your keyboard has them. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 51 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 80
of the CD-RW disc tray. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. 3 Click Start on the taskbar. 4 Click My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD Drive icon. From there, you can copy audio or data files to a CD using the HP RecordNow software program. 52 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 81
onto CDs, refer to the Help menu in the HP RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs Country/Region Codes" on page 56. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. Note: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 82
. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window and control panel open. Viewing Help Information For information on the WinDVDTM software, refer to the online Help within the program. To view the Help menu: 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or 54 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 83
to jump to the next chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in a movie is called a frame. Using , you can redisplay it as follows: 1 Right-click anywhere in the video window. 2 Select View. 3 Click Player. The control panel appears. 3 To see Guide 55 Common Tasks - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 84
Support. 56 HP Pavilion home PC The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region. The six major DVD countries/regions are: 3 Country/Region 1: North America - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 85
permanent. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. Using the Combo Drive The combo drive is available on select models only. When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the computer automatically detects the type of disc: 3 If you insert a software program CD - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 86
not work in the DVD+R/RW drive. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the computer box (select models). Playing drive. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, select Mediamatics VCDExpress, and then click Mediamatics VCD Player. The VCD Player control panel opens. 58 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 87
the open folder button on the panel. Choose the drive and folder containing the MPEG-1 file, and double-click Computer You can connect external components to your PC. Connectors (or ports) connect hardware to your PC. Depending on your model, connectors are on the back or front of the PC. On some PCs - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 88
the ones 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. Serial Serial 60 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 89
Common Tasks 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. Quick Start Guide 61 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 90
PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out OUT Audio In IN Microphone USB Monitor Telephone SERIAL ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out Ethernet TV out Modem CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive Diskette drive On button SERIAL 62 HP Pavilion home PC IEEE 1394 USB - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 91
connector Printer (parallel) Monitor serial Serial port for digital camera or other serial device Headphones Speaker Symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Microphone Joystick/MIDI IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 92
the HP Pavilion PC Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 4 Click hp pavilion pc tools. 5 Click an item to view or use it. Note: If there are no guide titles listed in HP Pavilion PC Tools, your PC has no onscreen guides. 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 93
PC. The updates from HP messages are also available to you through the HP Web site under the driver update and support information for your model PC. To go to the Web site, see "Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site" on page 41. Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages HP Center is a service - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 94
again. The HP Center toolbar appears. For detailed Help information, click the hp center logo on the HP Center toolbar and choose Help. For a description of a button or area of the toolbar, place the cursor over the toolbar. Alerts you to new messages hp center logo (Help) 66 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 95
your mind later, you can turn on the service. See "Re-enabling the HP Center Service" in the following section. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center. 4 Click Disable hp center. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 67 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 96
you re-enable the HP Center Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center. 4 Click Re-enable hp center. 68 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 97
and Support. Problem My computer won't turn on at all. Solution 3 When you press the On button on the front of the computer, the following events should happen: 1 The keyboard indicator lights flash. 2 The light next to the diskette drive flashes. 3 The hard disk spins or the diskette drive makes - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 98
to the computer, plugged in, and turned on. 3 Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device. 3 You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to your Support Guide for - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 99
until the system turns off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and turn the computer back on. Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. 3 It's possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 100
to reconfigure. 11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. 3 Some programs do not recognize the Print button. 3 You cannot remove a CD or DVD disc after you have turned off the computer. Turn on the computer and press the Eject button to extend the tray. 72 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 101
another Internet Service Provider (ISP), the PC is still comes up even though trying to use AOL for Internet access and you may want to remove the AOL or Remove Programs. 4 Select America Online, click Change/Remove, and then click Yes when the confirmation window opens. Note: Removing the - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 102
operating system from the diskette drive. Press the Eject button, and remove the diskette from the drive. 3 The PC is trying to start the operating system from the hp cd-writer drive. Press the Eject button immediately after turning on the PC and remove the CD from the drive. 74 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 103
Restore Warning: Try System Restore before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery program. If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the computer system and program settings. System Restore returns the - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 104
installed on the computer at the factory by using the System Recovery program. Warning: The HP Pavilion System Recovery program will delete any data or programs that you installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 76 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 105
drive; this disk space is not available for your use. In the unlikely event that you replace the hard drive, or somehow damage the data in the special recovery partition on the hard drive, you must contact HP Support for help. To contact HP Support, see the Support Guide, included in the computer - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 106
with the recovery process. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Complete the computer startup, and finish the registration process. Then reconnect all peripheral devices. Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive The PC comes with a hard disk drive. Depending on your model, the hard disk drive has - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 107
displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and the free space sizes. Increasing Available Hard Disk Space You can free up space on the hard disk by uninstalling programs or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unneeded files. To - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 108
Adventure programs. Note: HP Learning Adventure programs are not included in all models. For programs that came on CDs or DVDs, just reinsert the disc and follow the onscreen instructions. For preinstalled programs, follow the steps in "Application Recovery" on page 75. 80 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 109
-writer drive playing, 52 recording, 52 writing to, 53 chassis, symbols, 63 combo drive, 57 components, 5 computer Application Recovery, 75 damage warning, 69 hibernation mode, automatic, 29 hibernation mode, manual, 28 no sound, 70 not working, 71 problem turning on, 69 Quick Start Guide 81 Index - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 110
on chassis, 63 82 HP Pavilion home PC Control Panel, opening, 9 corrupted software, 75 country/region code warning, 57 country/region codes for DVD, 56 D desktop, xi desktop tour, xviii device not working, 70 Disk Cleanup utility, 79 domain name, 33 drivers finding, xvii updating, 41 DVD country - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 111
service, 67 Updates from HP Messages, 65 HP drivers finding, xvii, 41 updating, 41 hp dvd writer, 58 hp dvd writer drive, 58 using correct disc, 58 HP Instant Support, 11, 12 HP Pavilion learning to use, xv, 9 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xvii, 64 HP Picture Toolkit button, 20 HP RecordNow program, 53 HP - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 112
adapter about, 36 connecting, 36 network interface card, 36 NIC, 36 no sound, 70 non system disk error, 74 O Off button. See shutting down computer On button, 5 online manuals, 4, 42, 43 onscreen guides, 64 operating system, 9 operating system help, xxi, 4 Outlook Express receiving e-mail, 46 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 113
common problems, 69 sound, troubleshooting, 70 speaker volume, adjusting, 23 Standby button, 20 standby mode about, 27 automatic, 29 manual, 27 Start button, 9 Start Here, iii Start menu contents, xiii, 9 starting HP Center, 66 starting WinDVD, 54 Support telephone numbers, xix, 4, 7 support updates - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) Quick Start Guide 47D6-5990-3932 - Page 114
and Support, 11 troubleshooting, xv, 69 turning off, computer, 26 turning on computer first time, 5 troubleshooting, 69 tutorials in Help, 11 U uninstalling software, 79 86 HP Pavilion home PC updates from HP, xii, 65 updating drivers, 41 software, 41 system, 65 Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide
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