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for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 4
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 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 5
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 Edition Start Here guide My HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 6
SERIAL Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel type, and number vary by model. Audio Out OUT Audio In IN Microphone USB Monitor Telephone ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out Ethernet TV out Modem Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 7
PC Front Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive Diskette drive On button Lower front cover opened to show connectors vi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 8
Back Connections Your computer may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Back connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 9
one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Front connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. Serial Serial viii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 10
Start Here Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs. Quick Start Guide ix - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 11
-step wizard to guide you through setup for the Internet and e-mail. For information about modem setup, the Internet, and e-mail, see the related chapters inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC. x HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 12
Here HP Desktop Help and Support Easy Internet Sign-up 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 Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 13
to learn about important software programs and tools available to you. Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software. All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. xii HP Pavilion home PC Help and Support - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 14
Help and Support Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your computer and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support Help and support news Quick Start Guide xiii Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 15
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 xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 16
All Programs Click Start and then choose All Programs to find all the software programs on your computer. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then click hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the Hewlett-Packard HP Tour Guide. hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 17
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. xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 18
HP Pavilion home PC Support Guide 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, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses. The Support Guide contains - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 19
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 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 20
about the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, try these sources of information: Help and Support, for onscreen help and troubleshooting - click Start and then Help and Support. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Start Here guide, included with the computer documentation packet. Quick Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 21
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Information 4 Setting Up the Computer 5 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 5 Registering with HP 6 Getting Help 7 Protecting the PC 7 Working in Comfort 8 Using the Computer 9 Introducing the Basics 9 Windows Operating System 9 Start Menu 9 Help and Support 10 Using the Mouse - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 23
Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter 32 Manuals 38 Sending Control Panel 52 Using Country/Region Codes 53 Using the Combo Drive 55 Using the hp dvd writer Drive 55 Playing VCD 56 Connecting External Components to Your Computer 57 Using HP Pavilion PC Tools 62 xxii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 24
Off the HP Center Service 64 Re-enabling the HP Center Service 65 Resolving Problems 67 Troubleshooting 67 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 73 System Restore 73 Application Recovery 73 System Recovery 74 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive 76 Displaying Hard Disk Space - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 25
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). AC Power Safety Warning Warning: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC's main network, plug your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the telephone line before unplugging your computer from the AC power - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 27
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 cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the computer - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 28
. Adjust the speaker volume. Insert and remove a CD disc. Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, hp cd-writer, or hp dvd writer 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 29
refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on page 62. 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 your computer, be sure - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 30
, 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 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 31
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 register as soon as you have a modem connection. Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 32
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 Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 33
begin using the computer, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to "Working in Comfort" in the Help and Support Center for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, Help and Support, My HP Pavilion PC, and then click - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 34
the Start menu. Use this menu to: Select programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer. Click the Log Off button to end your current - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 35
Support. Help has information, tours, and tutorials. Help also has troubleshooting tools to assist you. Using the Mouse Your PC includes work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. Some computers include a scrolling mouse. Like an ordinary mouse, the Support Center. 10 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 36
. 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 11 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 37
show the location of the keys and buttons. The location of keys or buttons on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Alphanumeric keys 12 HP Pavilion home PC The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 38
. F1 and F3 are available at all times. Other function key operations may depend on what software program you are using. The arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation in a Web site, in - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 39
models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. To find out what each special button does, see "Buttons" on page 16. 14 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 40
Your keyboard enables you to: Adjust speaker volume. Mute speaker sound. Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to different tracks, and eject the disc Place the PC into standby to save power. Get support information. Find a file or program on the hard drive. Print. Quick Start Guide 15 Basics - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 41
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number 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: Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard. 16 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 42
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 Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 43
button to decrease volume. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. 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). 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 44
1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if reconfiguring the keyboard. Adjusting Speaker Volume The HP Pavilion includes a set of stereo speakers that you For details on connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup poster. You can adjust - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 45
the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 2 Drag the Volume slider up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume of a specific sound control. 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to close this window. 20 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 46
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 , Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if present, and then doubleclick Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 47
is 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 Close. 9 Repeat step 6, if needed. 10 Click X (Close) on the upper-right corner of the Volume Control window. 22 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 48
Mode As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can put the PC in standby mode. To conserve power, you can automatically put the computer into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers. Standby Mode When the computer is in standby mode, it goes into a low - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 49
standby, reset the computer: press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the system turns off. Then 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. 24 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 50
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 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 51
the computer into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if present. 4 Double-click Power Options for a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. 26 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 52
in all models). LAN (local area network) card (select models only). Special keyboard buttons to access the Internet. Introducing the Internet What Is the Internet? The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 53
most of them provide an electronic mail service (e-mail). There is usually a monthly fee for this service. The types of connection vary and may be a telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). When your computer connects to the Internet, it is - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 54
may need to click a button or select the feature from a menu to display it, depending on the type of browser program it is. The Search feature provides a box where you enter a question or a word several precise words, you usually get fewer but more specific results. Quick Start Guide 29 Internet - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 55
or receive e-mail and faxes using telephone dial-up, you must connect the telephone line to the modem, which is in the computer. The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable to the computer modem connector and to your telephone line wall jack connector. 30 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 56
the back panel of the computer. The modem looks similar to one of the following illustrations. Note: Your computer may have only one modem/ Plug one end of a modem cable into the Line connector on the back of the computer. This connector is labeled with either Line or a jack symbol. 2 Plug the other - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 57
adapter is connected to a LAN (local area network), you will be able to get a highspeed connection to the Internet through the LAN. For information about high-speed providers, click the easy Internet sign-up icon found on the desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs. 32 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 58
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 network adapter are described below. (Refer to the illustration that matches your system.) Quick Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 59
with valid network connection 34 HP Pavilion home PC LEDs LINK - Lit green with valid network connection ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network data transfer activity Setting Up Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 60
Internet The Windows desktop may have a folder called Online Services, which includes icons for accessing various online services. These icons are part of the Windows operating system, but they are not functional in all countries/regions. Signing Up with an ISP Using Easy Internet Sign-up Easy - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 61
Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or Press the Connect (or Internet) hp.com) in the Address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or, you can use the browser Search tool to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web. 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 62
computing services HP offers. Drivers: Download software and 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 63
, 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. Not all models have online manuals. View online manuals for your PC by going to the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 64
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 Help. Quick Start Guide 39 Internet - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 65
e-mail, you need: An account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft Internet Explorer (included with your HP Pavilion) or other browser program (usually provided by an ISP). A dial-up modem/telephone connection, or a network adapter connection from your PC to the ISP. Note: If you decide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 66
Click the Create Mail button on the toolbar. 3 Type in, or select from an address book, the address of each recipient. 4 Type the message title in the Subject box. 5 Type your message in the New Message window. 6 Click the on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. Internet Quick Start Guide 41 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 67
Receiving e-mail messages 1 Start Outlook Express. See instructions above. 2 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook Express deliver new messages from window. For more information about using Outlook Express, go to the Help menu within the program. 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 68
can read and write CD and DVD discs. Some computers have a combo drive, which combines the functions of a CD-RW and DVD or a CD-RW and DVD+R/RW into one drive. On some PCs the CD-RW drive is labeled hp cd-writer and the DVD-RW drive is labeled hp dvd writer. Note: There are two types of DVD discs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 69
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. 44 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 70
pushing the tray into the computer. Handling CDs To avoid damaging a CD, follow these guidelines: Return the CD to the case when you CD or place the unlabeled side down on your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the CD. Store CDs at room temperature. Playing Music CDs The HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 71
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, and then select MusicMatch Jukebox. 46 HP Pavilion home PC . 3 To control the CD currently in the drive, click the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 72
Jukebox menu bar. Using Windows Media Player This software lets you play music CDs, as well as play DVDs when you have a DVD-ROM drive. You can use it to record digital music files, create music CDs on your hp cd-writer drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and listen to music or view - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 73
. You can also control the CD using the media control buttons if your keyboard has them. When you click the Media Guide or the Radio Tuner features, Windows Media Player connects to the Internet and obtains information about the CD selections or streaming radio stations. 48 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 74
a recordable disc (CD-R or CD-RW). Note: The hp cd-writer drive is available on select models only. 1 Press the Eject button on the door of your hp cd-writer 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 75
CDs, refer to the Help menu in the HP RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs, play music CDs, the tray into the computer. The movie plays in its own resizable window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. 50 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 76
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. Viewing Help Information For information on the WinDVDTM software, refer - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 77
panel is hidden, you can redisplay it as follows: 1 Right-click anywhere in the video window. 2 Select View. 3 Click Player. The control panel appears. To see what a button does on the control panel, place the mouse pointer on the button; the button title appears onscreen. 52 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 78
the WinDVD control panel, corner of the WinDVD control panel. Using Country/Region Codes DVDs sometimes come with country/region codes imprinted as part of the disc data. country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 79
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/Region becomes permanent. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. 54 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 80
window and WinDVD control panel open. See "Playing DVD Movies" on page 50. If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use HP RecordNow to copy audio or data files. Using the hp dvd writer Drive The hp dvd writer is a DVD+R/RW drive available on select models only. The hp dvd writer drive plays movie DVDs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 81
file you want to play. 4 Use the control buttons in the VCD panel to control the playback. The multimedia buttons on the keyboard may not work with the VCD program. Note: To identify the function of the control buttons in the VCD panel, move the mouse slowly over each button. 56 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 82
External Components to Your Computer You can connect external components to your PC. Connectors (or ports) connect hardware to your PC. Depending on your model, connectors are on the back or front of the PC. On some PCs, flip open the cover on the lower front to see connectors. Quick Start Guide 57 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 83
the ones shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Front connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. Serial Serial 58 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 84
Common Tasks External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Back connector location, type, and number vary by model. Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component. Quick Start Guide 59 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 85
PS/2 mouse Serial Parallel Audio Out OUT Audio In IN Microphone USB Monitor Telephone ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out Ethernet TV out Modem 60 HP Pavilion home PC CD storage cd-rom or hp cd-writer drive dvd-rom or hp dvd writer drive Diskette drive On button SERIAL IEEE 1394 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 86
(PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or other device with a USB connector Printer (parallel) Monitor serial Serial port for digital camera or other serial device Headphones Speaker Symbol OUT Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In IN - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 87
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. 62 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 88
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 37. Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP HP Center is a service provided by HP to bring you important information - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 89
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. 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 90
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 65 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 91
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taskbar and select Help 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 93
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 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 94
item into it. (If the light on the front of the monitor is lit, the monitor is getting power.) Check the cable connection between the monitor and the computer. The cable connectors must be pushed in all the way. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. Quick Start Guide 69 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 95
, and then turn the computer back on. Try restarting the computer (click Start, select Turn Off Computer, and click Restart). If that doesn't work, press and hold the computer On button until the computer turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. 70 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 96
Help Problem The mouse doesn't work, even though everything else does. computer back on. The PC is trying to start the operating system from the diskette drive. Press the Eject button and remove the diskette from the drive. The PC is trying to start the operating system from the hp cd-writer drive - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 97
AOL. The keyboard Print button doesn't work. I cannot remove a CD or DVD disc. 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. 72 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 98
. If an individual application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the HP Pavilion Application Recovery program. Note: Do not use Application Recovery to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box. Reinstall these - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 99
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. 10 Repeat steps 7 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 100
partition on the hard drive, you must contact HP Support for help. To contact HP Support, see the Support Guide, included in the computer documentation, for the HP Customer Care telephone number. To start System Recovery: 1 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 101
HP PC System Recovery? 6 Click Yes to continue with the recovery process. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Complete the computer startup, and finish the registration process. Then reconnect all peripheral devices. Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive The PC comes with a hard disk drive - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 102
for system and application recovery CDs. Use the following procedures to: View the amount of used and free disk space by using the System Tools Disk Management. Uninstall unneeded programs. Use the Disk Cleanup utility. Reinstall programs that came with the PC. Displaying Hard Disk Space To view - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 103
Adventure programs. Note: HP Learning Adventure programs are not included in all models. For programs that came on CDs or DVDs, just reinsert the disc and follow the onscreen instructions. For preinstalled programs, follow the steps in "Application Recovery" on page 73. 78 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 104
DVD, 52 using correct DVD disc, 55 cd-writer drive playing, 49 recording, 50 writing to, 50 chassis, symbols, 61 combo drive, 55 components, 5 computer Application Recovery, 73 damage warning, 67 hibernation mode, automatic, 26 hibernation mode, manual, 25 no sound, 68 Quick Start Guide 79 Index - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 105
, manual, 23 System Recovery, 73 System Restore, 73 troubleshooting, 67 turning off, 23 turning on, 5 upgrading internal parts, 4 Connect button, 36 connecting Ethernet adapter, 32 external components, 57 phone line, 35 to a Web site, 36 to the Internet, 35 80 HP Pavilion home PC connectors PC back - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 106
starting, 64 turning off service, 64 HP drivers finding, xv, 37 updating, 37 hp dvd writer, 55 hp dvd writer drive, 55 using correct disc, 55 HP Pavilion learning to use, xiv, 9 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xv, 62 HP Picture Toolkit button, 18 HP RecordNow program, 50 HP Tour Guide, xvi, 62 HP Web site, 37 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 107
off, 9 M manuals online, 4, 37, 38 messages from HP reading, 64 turning off, 64 turning on, 64, 65 microphone, 21 adjusting volume, 22 Microsoft XP Help, xix, 4 modem, setting up, 30 monitor, 5 monitor, troubleshooting, 69 mouse autoscroll feature, 11 buttons, 10 82 HP Pavilion home PC left-handed - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 108
or changing, 9 Volume Control, 20, 21 shortcut icons, xi shutting down computer, 23 sleep mode. See hibernation mode software corrupted, 73 erased, 73 finding, xv reinstalling, 73, 74, 78 uninstalling, 77 updating, 37 solving common problems, 67 sound, troubleshooting, 68 speaker volume, adjusting - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 109
Support, 10 troubleshooting, xiv, 67 84 HP Pavilion home PC turning off computer, 23 messages from HP, 64 turning on computer first time, 5 troubleshooting, 67 tutorials in Help, 10 U uninstalling software, 77 updates from HP, 63 updating drivers, 37 software, 37 system, 63 Upgrading and Servicing - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 110
Windows, 9 Windows Media Player, 47 Help, 49 Windows XP device drivers, 37, 68 Help, xix, 4 WinDVD control panel, 52 starting, 51 working in comfort, 8 World Wide Web (WWW), defined, 28 Quick Start Guide 85 Index - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 111
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