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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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 3
Setting Up the Computer 5 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 6 Registering with HP 7 Getting Help 7 Protecting the PC 7 Making Recovery CDs 8 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 4
Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility 53 To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader 54 Inserting a CD or DVD 55 Removing a CD or DVD 57 Handling CDs 57 Playing Music CDs 58 Using MusicMatch Jukebox 58 Using Windows Media Player 59 Using the CD-RW Drive 61 iv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 5
Drive 67 Playing Video CDs 67 Using HP Pavilion PC Tools 67 Getting HP Updates for the PC 69 Informing You of Changes 69 Using HP Centre to Receive Messages from HP....... 69 Starting HP Centre 70 Turning Off the HP Centre Service 70 Re-enabling the HP Centre Service 71 Resolving Problems - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 HP DVD Writer guide (select models) Microsoft Windows XP Home - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 11
Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone Joystick/MIDI FireWire® for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates resetting jumpers, and testing for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognises it, and obtains the best driver for the - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 12
different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Back connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. xii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 14
Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so that HP can assist you with your technical support needs. xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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. HP Tour Guide Easy Internet Sign-up Help and Support xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 19
My HP Pavilion PC Click Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your HP Pavilion. Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Quick Start Guide xix Start Here - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Star t button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. xx - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 29
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 30
installed on your PC, refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on page 67. 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 recognises it and obtains the best driver for - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 32
, 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 33
on your desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions. ■ Go to the HP Web site, and register online at http://register.hp.com Getting Help You can get help over the telephone from HP. See the Support Guide included with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 34
between the power outlet and the computer power cord. Making Recovery CDs In the unlikely 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 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 35
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 Centre for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, Help and Support, My HP Pavilion PC, and then click - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Centre. 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 39
. The further 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 43
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 44
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 labelled differently on your keyboard. The number and location of buttons vary by keyboard model. 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Centre. Links to HP Web site. Prints documents - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 48
PC, and configure the audio for sound output. Note: Multi-channel audio uses the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel speakers system to the PC. Refer to "PC Back" on page x for the location of the connectors. 22 HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 tick box. Click Apply, and then - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 tick box. 8 Click - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 57
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 minutes) in longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Quick Start Guide 31 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 61
www.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 full-stop, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For on using e-mail, see "Sending and Receiving E-Mail" on page 47. Quick Start Guide 35 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 63
specifics on your connection. Note: Your computer computer modem connector and to your telephone service line wall socket 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 64
into the telephone service line socket 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 socket 38 HP Pavilion home PC You can also - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 66
the network cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub. Note: The hub is a device to which all computers on the network are connected. 40 HP Pavilion home PC Warning: DO NOT plug the network cable into a telephone socket. Although the plug on the network cable looks similar to the - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 68
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). 1 Connect the telephone service line to your modem by using the modem cable. desktop. Or ■ Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Click easy Internet sign-up. The Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 69
to the Internet by using 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 only). Using Any Browser Internet, your browser displays your designated home Web page. Quick Start Guide 43 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 70
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 72
of the PC chassis. 4 When the Results window 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. 46 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 73
with your HP Pavilion) or other browser program (usually provided by an ISP). ■ A telephone dial-up modem connection, or a LAN, cable modem, or DSL 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 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 74
ISP Provides the Browser Follow the ISP's instructions to download its Web browser and e-mail program and to . If you are unsure how to answer any of the questions, contact your ISP. 48 HP Pavilion home PC Sending e-mail messages Open the Outlook Express program: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 75
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. Quick Start - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 76
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, refer to "Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader" on page 52. 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 audio and data CD discs. ■ DVD-ROM drive, which can read DVD discs - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 78
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. 52 HP Pavilion home PC You can place media in one or both of the card slots - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 79
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 53 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 80
light is off, indicating that the PC is not writing to the media, and then remove the media. Warning: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is lit. Doing so may cause loss of data. Powered by CompactFlash I/II In-use light Top card slot Lower card slot 54 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 81
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 82
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 by pressing the media control open/close button on the keyboard. 56 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 83
DVD Note: You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the computer, so make sure you do so before shutting down the computer. 1 Open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the disc of the CD. ■ Store CDs at room temperature. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 57 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 84
titles. To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. Or If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, . If you don't want to connect to the Internet, click Quit. 58 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 85
in the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. Or If the MusicMatch window does not drive. You can use it to record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive, CD into the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens. Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 86
a CD in the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens. Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, select All Programs, and then select Windows Media Player. 2 Click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. 60 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 87
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 RecordNow refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow program. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 61 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 88
in the tray with the label face up for the side you want to play. 62 HP Pavilion home PC 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. The movie plays in its own resizable window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. You may want to start WinDVD, and adjust the - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 89
drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window : 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or If the program does not specific chapter. A single image in a movie is called a frame. - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 90
on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. ■ To resize the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel. 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 91
. 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 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: ■ Guide 65 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 92
HP Support. Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the computer automatically - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 93
. Using HP Pavilion PC Tools The HP Pavilion PC Tools folder in the All Programs/Hewlett-Packard menu contains special utilities for HP Pavilion owners. For example, you'll find a utility for displaying system information. This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide and any onscreen guides included - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 94
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. 68 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 95
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 Centre to Receive Messages from HP HP Centre is a service - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 96
If you change your mind later, you can turn on the service. See "Re-enabling the HP Centre Service" in the following section. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp centre. 4 Click Disable hp centre. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. 70 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 97
can use the Re-enable hp centre icon on the desktop to turn on the service. To turn on the service: ■ Double-click the Re-enable hp centre icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp centre. 4 Click Re-enable hp centre. Quick Start Guide 71 HP Updates - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 98
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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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 100
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 101
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 102
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. 76 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 103
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 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 104
turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. ■ Some programs do not recognise 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. 78 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 105
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 106
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 107
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. The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on the hard disk that - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 108
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 109
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. You - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 110
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. 84 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 111
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 112
the PC to turn on the computer. 5 Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup: When the blue screen with the HP Boot Device selection. Press the + (plus) key until CD-ROM is the selection. When installation is complete, you'll return the BIOS to the original setting. 86 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 113
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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 114
answer a few questions. 21 Complete the registration process, and then reconnect all peripheral devices. 22 Reinstall software 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. 88 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 115
than 160 GB of total disk space. The PC comes with preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive. Note: The system recovery image is in a partition area of the hard drive; this disk space is not available for - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 116
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 unwanted files. To - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 117
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 80. Recover y Quick Start Guide 91 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 118
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Application Recovery warning, 80 autoscrolling, mouse, 13 available hard disk space checking, 90 increasing, 90 B box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 36 buttons Eject, 55 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 Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 120
mode, manual, 30 no sound, 74 not working, 75 problem turning on, 73 replacement parts, 45 service locations, 45 setting it up, 5, 9 settings, 11 sleep mode. See hibernation mode standby mode, about, 28 standby mode, automatic, 31 standby mode, manual, 28 94 HP Pavilion home PC System Recovery, 79 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 121
off service, 70 HP drivers finding, xx, 44 updating, 44 HP Pavilion learning to use, xix, 11 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xx, 67 HP Picture Toolkit button, 20 HP Tour Guide, xxi, 67 HP Web site, 44 finding service locations, 45 getting replacement parts, 45 Windows XP Help, xxiii, 4 Quick Start Guide 95 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 122
features, 17 reconfiguring buttons, 21 troubleshooting, 76, 77 types of buttons, 18 96 HP Pavilion home PC keyboard keys alphanumeric, 14 arrow, 15 function, 15 numeric, 16 L logging off, 11 M manuals online, 4, 45 memory card reader card types, 52 messages from HP reading, 70 turning off, 70 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 123
computer, 73 problem resolution, troubleshooting, xix, 73 product notices, 69 R receiving e-mails, 47 reconfiguring keyboard buttons, 21 RecordNow program, 61 recovering system recovery CDs, 1 System Restore, 79 using CDs, 83 Recovery CD Creator, 83 recovery CDs, 1 region code, 65 Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 124
icons, xvi shutting down computer, 28 sleep mode. See hibernation mode 98 HP Pavilion home PC software corrupted, 80 erased, 80 finding, xx reinstalling, 80, 81, 91 uninstalling, 90 updating, 44 solving common problems, 73 sound manager multi-channel, 23 sound, troubleshooting, 74 speaker volume - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 125
Help, 11 U uninstalling software, 90 updating drivers, 44 software, 44 system, 69 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, 52 using a microphone, 26 using the diskette (floppy) drive, 52 V v.92 modem, 39 - HP Pavilion 400 | HP Pavilion Desktop PC - (English) QUICK START GUIDE PAV UK SP - Page 126
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