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to another language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © 2000, 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States of America and other - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 3
Setting Up the Computer 5 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 6 Registering with HP 7 Getting Help 8 Protecting the PC 8 Making Recovery CDs 9 Working in Comfort 9 Using the Computer 11 Introducing the Basics 11 Windows Operating System 11 Start Menu 11 Help and Support 11 Using - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 4
43 Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site 44 Viewing Online Manuals 45 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 46 If the ISP Provides the Browser 47 If Using Outlook Express 47 Doing Common Tasks 49 Understanding Your Drives 49 Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive 50 Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 5
65 Using HP Pavilion PC Tools 65 Getting HP Updates for the PC 67 Informing You of Changes 67 Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP....... 67 Starting HP Center 68 Turning Off the HP Center Service 68 Re-enabling the HP Center Service 69 Resolving Problems 71 Troubleshooting 71 Using - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 6
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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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 8
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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 9
PC Front Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Lower front cover opened to show connectors FireWire® USB CD storage CD-ROM or CD-RW drive DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive Diskette (floppy) drive On button Quick Start - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 10
PS/2 keyboard 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 x HP Pavilion home PC ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 11
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. Symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 12
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. xii HP Pavilion home PC Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 13
Front Connections Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Front connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 14
Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 15
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. Quick Start Guide xv Start - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 16
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 xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 17
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 Start Here All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide xvii - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 18
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 xviii HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 19
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 xix Start Here - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 20
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 computer may not match the screen pictured here. xx - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 21
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. Quick Start Guide xxi Start Here - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 22
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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 23
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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 24
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. xxiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 25
this PC. " Full System Recovery: This recovery erases and reformats the hard disk drive, creates a new hard disk partition, erases all added hard disk data, and then reinstalls the operating system. You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. Instructions - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 26
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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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 28
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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 29
Internet. Adjust the speaker volume. Insert and remove a CD disc. Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD+RW/+R drive to play music, watch movies, or record information. Use HP Pavilion PC Tools. Save power with standby and hibernation modes. Solve common problems. Introduction Quick Start Guide 3 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 30
installed on your PC, refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on page 65. 4 HP Pavilion home PC Note: The procedures in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide require you to turn off the PC and disconnect it from any Internet and network connections, and from power. If the guide is installed on - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 31
devices, memory, and add-in cards are Plug and Play. Note: 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 or remove a peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 32
make sure you check its voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. Your computer may look different from the ones shown here. 6 HP Pavilion home PC On button When you first turn on the computer, a series of startup screens appears. For some models, you choose your - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 33
changes and updates to the HP Pavilion. This information also assists HP Customer Care if you ever need to call for support. We recommend that you register the HP Pavilion at this time. You can register any of these ways: When you first start up your computer, follow the onscreen instructions and - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 34
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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 35
event that there is damage to the hard disk drive or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs to reinstall the operating system and software. Make the recovery CDs for your PC by using HP Recovery CD Creator now, before a need occurs; refer to "Using HP Recovery CD Creator" on page 81. This - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 36
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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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 38
surface. Note: The optical mouse cannot work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. Some computers include a scrolling mouse. Like an ordinary mouse, the scrolling mouse has two buttons on the top "Reverse your mouse buttons" in the onscreen Help and Support Center. 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 39
. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls. 3 To stop autoscroll, press the wheel button again. Quick Start Guide 13 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 40
location of the keys and buttons. The number and location of keys or buttons on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Alphanumeric keys 14 HP Pavilion home PC The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 41
through 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 navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game. Quick Start Guide 15 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 42
on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD 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 18. 16 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 43
the features listed. Your keyboard enables you to: Adjust speaker volume. Mute speaker sound. Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to different tracks, and . Place the PC into standby to save power. Get support information. Find a file or program on the hard drive. Print. Quick Start Guide 17 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 44
of special buttons. Standby Help hp HP Imaging Media Volume Print Software Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Controls Control Music Mute Note: Buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard. The number and location of buttons vary by keyboard model. 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 45
Search Chat E-Mail 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. Links to HP Web site. Prints documents - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 46
to decrease volume. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Mute Turns speaker sound on and off. The Internet buttons will work only if you have established an Internet connection and have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 20 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 47
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. Quick Start Guide 21 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 48
speaker system, and may be passive (no power button) or active (power button). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than Refer to "Using multichannel audio speakers" on page 22. 22 HP Pavilion home PC For information on adjusting the sound level, refer to "Adjusting - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 49
Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Audio Configuration window opens. Note: If you do not see Multi-channel Sound Manager in the All Programs menu, your PC does not have the multi-channel option. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 5 Select - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 50
to match the DVD output. 24 HP Pavilion home PC To use the microphone with multi-channel audio: The multi-channel speaker system connects to the PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC. Your computer may have another microphone connector in - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 51
taskbar. If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if present, and then doubleclick Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box. Click Apply, and then - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 52
Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Your computer may have another microphone connector in the front of the PC under the access door. Only one microphone connector works at a time. The back connector is already set up to work. For PCs with the - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 53
window. Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the computer now acceptable, proceed directly to step 10. 7 To make finer adjustments to the sound, click the Advanced button, and then select the Boost check box. 8 Click - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 54
time you use the computer, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the computer in standby will be available. With standby mode, you can save electricity without having to wait for the PC to go through the normal startup routine when you turn it on. 28 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - 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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 56
it saves everything that is in computer memory to the hard disk, turns off the monitor and the hard disk, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer, everything (programs, folders, and documents) is restored to the screen. To manually put the computer into hibernation: 1 Click Start on - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - 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: To turn on auto-standby for the computer, click a time (such as After 20 mins) in a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Quick Start Guide 31 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 58
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Internet Setting Up and Using the Internet Your HP Pavilion comes with: 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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 60
of them provide an electronic mail service (e-mail). There is usually a monthly fee for this service. The types of connection vary and 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. 34 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 61
.name.extension The URL 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 address. For example, using e-mail, see "Sending and Receiving E-Mail" on page 46. Quick Start Guide 35 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 62
word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search. The computer connects to the Internet (if needed), performs the search, and displays specifically created for searching the Internet. These are called search engines. Search engines use a number of ways to find information. 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 63
for specifics on your connection. Note: Your computer computer modem connector and to your telephone service line wall jack connector. To identify the modem connector, look at the back panel of the computer . The modem looks similar to one of the following illustrations. Note: Your computer - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 64
cable into the telephone service line jack on the wall. 3 On modems with a Telephone Line switch, make sure the switch is in position 1. Telephone (optional) Telephone cable (optional) Back of PC 21 Modem connector Modem cable Telephone (optional) Wall jack 38 HP Pavilion home PC You can also - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 65
92 Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain v.92 features. For information, go to the HP Web site listed in the Support Guide, click support, type Pavilion V.92 into the search in box, and then click the blue arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions provided. Important: Your - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 66
network cable looks similar to the plug on a telephone cable, they are not the same. 3 With the computer turned on, check the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the network adapter. The LEDs on each type of to a 100BaseT port ACT - Lit during network data transfer activity 40 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 67
with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you sign up for Internet service. Use Easy Windows desktop may have a folder called Online Services, which includes icons for accessing various online services. These icons are part of the Windows - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 68
instructions. Connecting to the Internet A Web browser program searches for, finds, and displays Web site information. How you access and explore the Internet depends on whether you are using an ISP that provides the browser or an ISP that allows you to use any browser. 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 69
either of the following methods: Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models go to a particular Web site by entering the address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the Address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 70
driver updates. 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 find online manuals for it, see "Viewing Online Manuals" on page 45. 44 HP Pavilion - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 71
and service locations that sell and repair HP products. Note: For more information, refer to the HP Web site information located in the Support Guide included with your HP Pavilion home PC. Viewing Online Manuals Note: Online manuals are associated with specific HP Pavilion home PC model numbers - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 72
appears, click product support for your PC model (language). 5 Click manuals in the Ask a question box. Note: If manuals does not appear, there are no online manuals associated with your model. 6 Click a manual title to view it. Sending and Receiving E-Mail Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with an - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 73
Browser Follow the ISP's instructions to download its Web browser and e- The first time you start Outlook Express, the Internet Connection Wizard window opens if you are not already connected to the Internet. You window. 6 Click the Send button on the toolbar when you're finished. Quick Start - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 74
move them to another folder. 4 Click a message once to view it, or double-click the message to expand it and read it in its own window. For more information about using Outlook Express, go to the Help menu within the program. 48 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 75
or more compact disc (CD) drives. For the optional 6-In-1 memory card reader, refer to "Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader" on page 50. There are different types of compact disc drives included with the PC: CD-ROM drive, which can read audio and data CD discs. CD-RW drive, which can read and record - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 76
card reader is accessible on the front of the PC or located inside the lower front cover of the PC. The card reader has two horizontal card slots that accept six types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive™ disk drive. 50 HP Pavilion home PC You can place media in one or both of the card slots - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 77
Hardware Utility Warning: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so will remove the 6-In-1 reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your reader again. If you inadvertently open this window, click Close. Quick Start Guide 51 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 78
(MMC), and the Memory Stick (MS) card PC is not accessing the media, and then remove the media. Warning: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. Powered by CompactFlash I/II In-use light Top card slot Lower card slot 52 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 79
Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia™ (SM) Memory Card Insert Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Upside down (gold - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 80
HP Pavilion home PC 5 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. 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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 81
Music CDs The PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. Using MusicMatch Jukebox This software lets you play music CDs, as well as record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive Guide 55 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 82
1 Insert a CD in the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. Or If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, MUSICMATCH, and then select MusicMatch Jukebox. 2 Click the Help menu in the MusicMatch Jukebox menu bar. 56 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 83
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 57 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 84
models only. 1 Press the Eject button on the door of your CD-RW drive, and place a CD in the center 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. 58 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 85
there, you can copy audio or data files to Help menu in the RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs, play music Codes" on page 62. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. Note: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 86
and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a disc in the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window and control panel open. 60 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 87
menu: 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or If the program does not automatically to the next chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in a movie is called a window. 2 Click Player. The control panel appears. Quick Start Guide 61 Common Tasks - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 88
permanent. Once the code locks, you can only play DVDs from that country/region. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc. 62 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 89
DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region. The six major DVD countries/regions are: Country/Region 1: North America Country/ becomes permanent. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 63 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 90
movie, the Video window and WinDVD control panel open. See "Playing DVD Movies" on page 59. If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use RecordNow to copy audio or data files. DVD+RW/+R drive. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the computer box (select models). 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 91
system information. This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide and any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in 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 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 92
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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 44. Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP HP Center is a service - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 94
If you change 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. 68 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 95
can use the Re-enable hp center icon on the desktop to turn on the service. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable hp center icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center. 4 Click Re-enable hp center. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 69 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 96
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and Support. Problem My computer won't turn on at all. Solution 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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 98
to the computer, plugged in, and turned on. Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device. 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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 99
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. A software program, software driver, or the operating system software may be corrupted, erased, or damaged. You can use application recovery or system recovery to - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 100
tab, click Apply. 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each button you want to reconfigure. 11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. 74 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 101
turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. If AOL opens when you are using another Internet Service Provider (ISP), the PC is still trying to use AOL for Internet access and you may want to remove the AOL program. To uninstall AOL: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 102
computer turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. Some programs do not recognize the Print button. 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. 76 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 103
using the HP Pavilion System Recovery or Application Recovery program, use System Restore. Note: Your PC does not include recovery CDs. Recovery CDs contain a complete image of the original HP Pavilion home PC hard drive contents. You can make your own recovery CDs; see "Using HP Recovery CD Creator - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 104
Hewlett-Packard. 5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools. 6 Click hp application recovery. The recovery box appears. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 105
hard disk drive. See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on page 81. Make your own recovery CDs before you need them; see "Using HP Recovery CD Creator" on page 81. If you do not have recovery CDs when you need them, you must contact HP Support for help. To contact HP Support, see the Support Guide - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 106
: click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Hewlett-Packard, choose hp pavilion pc tools, and click hp pc system recovery. Continue with step 3. Or If the computer does not respond, press and hold the On button until the computer turns off. Continue with step 5. 3 Wait until the System - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 107
any problem. The recovery CD set is a complete image of the original HP Pavilion home PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The CD set contains the operating system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the computer at the factory. Quick - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 108
2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 5 Choose hp pavilion pc tools. 6 Click hp pc recovery CD creator. The creator box appears. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each CD disc as you make it. Store the recovery CDs in a safe place for future use. 82 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 109
recovery erases and reformats the hard disk drive, creates a new hard disk partition, erases all added hard disk data, and then reinstalls the operating system. You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. Note: If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 110
for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions: For standard recovery, press R, and then press R again. Click Next to proceed with the non-destructive system recovery. Click Yes to start the recovery. Insert the remaining CDs when directed. Or 84 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 111
If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full system recovery. Insert the remaining CDs when directed. 13 When the recovery program finishes, click Restart to restart the computer. 14 Before the computer restarts, the CD tray ejects. Remove the CD. 15 Return the BIOS to - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 112
not originally installed on the computer by the factory. 23 Copy data files that you saved on the backup CD or diskette you made to your hard disk. 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 20 gigabytes (GB) to - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 113
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 PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 114
then click Yes. Reinstalling Programs You can reinstall most programs that came with your PC. 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 78. 88 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 115
Application Recovery warning, 78 autoscrolling, mouse, 13 available hard disk space checking, 87 increasing, 87 B box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 36 buttons Eject, 53 E-Mail, 19 Help, 19 HP, 19 mouse, 12 mouse scroll wheel, 12 Mute, 20 Off. See shutting down computer On, 6 Power, 6 Print - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 116
, 73 problem turning on, 71 replacement parts, 44 service locations, 44 setting it up, 5, 9 settings, 11 sleep mode. See hibernation mode standby mode, about, 28 standby mode, automatic, 31 standby mode, manual, 28 System Recovery, 77 System Restore, 77 troubleshooting, 71 90 HP Pavilion home PC - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 117
68 turning off service, 68 HP drivers finding, xx, 44 updating, 44 HP Pavilion learning to use, xix, 11 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xx, 65 HP Picture Toolkit button, 20 HP Tour Guide, xxi, 65 HP Web site, 44 finding service locations, 44 getting replacement parts, 44 Windows XP Help, xxiii, 4 I Internet - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 118
L logging off, 11 92 HP Pavilion home PC M manuals online, 4, 44, 45 memory card reader card types, 50 messages from HP reading, 68 turning off, 68 scroll wheel button, 13 scrolling, 12 troubleshooting, 76 using, 12 MPEG video, playing, 65 Multi-channel Sound Manager, 23 multi-channel speakers, 22 - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 119
6 power management settings, modifying, 31 Print button, 19 not working, 76 printer, troubleshooting, 72 problem computer not working, 73 DVD-R disc not working, 64 DVD-RW disc not working, 64 keyboard, 74, 75, 76 monitor, 74 mouse, 76 no sound, 72 printer, 72 troubleshooting, 71 turning on computer - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 120
, 77 system updates, 67 T taskbar, Windows, 11 technical specifications, 44 technical support, 44 terminology for DVD, 61 tips, 67 tour desktop, xxi e-mail, xxi Internet, xxi software, xxi Tour Guide, xxi, 65 tours in Help and Support, 11 troubleshooting, xix, 71 turning off computer, 28 messages - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 121
U uninstalling software, 87 updating drivers, 44 software, 44 system, 67 Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide, 4 upgrading to v.92 modem features, 39 URL defined, 35 using, 43 using 6-In-1 memory card reader, 50 using a microphone, 26 using the diskette (floppy) drive, 50 V v.92 modem, 39 Video CDs - HP 512n | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5990-5273 - Page 122
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