HP A6219h Getting Started
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services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 3
features 10 Connecting a Modem 11 Getting Help 13 Finding Onscreen Guides 13 Finding Guides on the Web 13 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 14 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 14 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 14 Getting messages 15 Turning off messages 15 Reactivating - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 4
27 Creating passwords 27 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 28 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer ..........28 Using the Keyboard 29 Identifying Keyboard Features 29 Alphanumeric keys 29 Function keys 30 Edit keys...30 Arrow - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 5
Your Computer Software 41 Learning More About Software 41 Using the Desktop 41 Removing desktop icons 42 Retrieving desktop icons the Memory Card Reader 55 Media Insertion Guide 56 Understanding the Activity Light 59 Formatting a Memory Card 59 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 6
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Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 8
for television cable connections as well. Use those if your computer has a television tuner installed. Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 9
(continued) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 10
) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 11
using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 12
device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer at a time (select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 13
The preceding illustration shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. Setting Up Your - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 14
Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an access point, which can be several hundred feet away. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the three IEEE physical layer industry - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 15
, or even entire countries/regions. For more information about wireless technology, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Connecting the Wireless LAN Device (Select models only) You can connect the computer to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network by using the external antenna that was - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 16
If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 17
in this guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B). The setup poster shows you how to - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 18
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1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 20
an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you through the support Web site under the information for your computer model. 14 Getting Started - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 21
of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections window - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 22
receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 23
on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 24
be set in Microsoft Windows Vista on the computer. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password you set. Because embedded numeric keypad. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in the case - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 25
the Help and Support Center. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Windows Vista you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 26
network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 27
by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do not want to set up an Internet connection at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 28
log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Lock button. Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power state. The monitor is blank, as if it is turned off. By using sleep mode: You save time, because you do - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 29
button on the front of the computer. Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 30
it is idle for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows the Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 31
with your ISP for specific information on your connection. Refer to the "Setting Up Your Computer" of this guide to make the hardware instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by using Easy Internet Services - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 32
whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Never check for updates - This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is not recommended. 7 Click OK. 26 Getting Started - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 33
Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not allowed to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 34
click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings. By using System Restore, Computer to Your New Computer You can copy files from the old computer to your new computer by using media such as CDs or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 35
keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 36
Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 37
keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num : Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit, numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock When lit, alphanumeric keys are locked - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 38
you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to the left side number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Access buttons Icon Feature Sleep User Description Puts computer into or out of power - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 39
site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 40
Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast- - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 41
press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 42
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Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your computer. A light on - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 44
(A) to position the cursor or select an item. Click the right mouse button (C) to display a menu of commands for the item you clicked. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. You see - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 45
Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document, and then press the scroll wheel button once. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the mouse from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls. 3 To stop autoscrolling, - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 46
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 47
with a question mark icon) on your keyboard (select models only). Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 48
menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 49
copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste. If you use Add modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance, - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 50
Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in the upper-right corner. The middle button is either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button, depending on the state of the window. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to the taskbar (but does not close it). To bring the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 51
video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 52
hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific and return to the main list of programs. Click Search the computer to show the results in a folder for advanced options. Click Search - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 53
that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer Your computer comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Windows Mail (select models - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 54
first time you start Windows Mail, make sure the computer is connected to the Internet, and follow the wizard instructions provided by your ISP to install its Web browser and e-mail program, and to set up and use your e-mail account. You will then be able to send and receive e-mail when your computer - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 55
your computer hard disk drive or computer involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards computer: The Computer view enables you to quickly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on your computer - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 56
unusable. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 57
(the last three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Explore. 2 Find the file or folder you want - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 58
Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the copy files by dragging them into a new location. Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 59
programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 60
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. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 62
Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject, check that the activity light is on but not blinking, and - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 63
) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) B (upper-left) B (upper-left) *Select models only. Not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with your computer. Using the Memory Card Reader 57 - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 64
memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card xD media IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type I media - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 65
in your digital camera. Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place. The activity light on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 66
the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with the - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 67
camera connecting 4, 5 digital picture 55 Index digital video camera connecting to a computer 4 troubleshooting 5 documentation, onscreen 13 E Ethernet connection 8 F Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera 4 H Help and Support 14 I Internet Security 19, 20 K keyboard customizing - HP A6219h | Getting Started - Page 68
39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update, Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections, using 14 updates from HP Connections, using 14 updating, system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 W WEP 10 Windows
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