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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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 3
Setting Up the PC 5 Turning On the PC for the First Time 5 Registering with HP 6 Making Recovery CDs 7 Getting Help 7 Protecting the PC 8 Working in Comfort 9 Using the PC 11 Introducing the Basics 11 Windows operating system 11 Start menu 11 HP Center 12 Help and Support 13 Using the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 4
44 Setting Up the Modem 44 Upgrading to V.92 47 Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter 47 Setting Up Your Internet Account 49 Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up 50 Connecting to the Internet 50 Using ISP-provided browser 50 Using any browser 51 iv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 5
Drive 72 Using the Combo Drive 73 Using HP Pavilion PC Tools 74 Getting HP Updates for the PC 75 Informing You of Changes 75 Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages .... 75 Starting HP Center 76 Turning off the HP Center Service 76 Re-enabling the HP Center Service 77 Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 6
using recovery CDs ..... 92 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive 96 To display hard disk space 96 Increasing available hard disk space 97 Uninstalling programs 97 Removing desktop icons 97 Using the Disk Cleanup utility 98 Reinstalling programs 98 Index 99 vi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 7
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 US/CTO P - Page 8
Start Guide Support Guide, containing support, warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide (select models installed on PC, or in print) Read first, addenda, or other documents if applicable DVD Writer guide (select models) Microsoft Windows XP Home - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 9
PC Front Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. A - CD storage (select models) B - CD-ROM or CD-RW drive C - DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive D - Diskette (floppy) drive E - On button/indicator F - Hard disk activity indicator G - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 10
/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 2.0 Monitor Telephone x HP Pavilion home PC ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 11
ability to add or remove components without any special procedures such as resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device. Symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 12
for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use. xii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - 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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 14
Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard so HP can assist you with your technical support needs (select models only). xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 15
-by-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 sections inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC (select models only - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 16
The HP desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Click the icon to find out more information about that program. Note: The screen on your computer may not match the screen pictured here. Help and Support Easy Internet Sign-up HP Tour Guide xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 17
your more personal buttons finances Find the latest music software and services Get great offers from HP and HP partners Find help and support when you need it Customize ticker View ticker display Alerts you Get to new hp center messages help Start Here Click Start, choose All Programs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 18
important software programs and tools available to you. Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software (select models only). All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here. xviii HP Pavilion home PC Help and Support - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 19
Help and Support Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your PC and get your questions answered. HP Pavilion information and support (select models) Help and support news Quick Start Guide xix Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 20
My HP Pavilion PC Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Click Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your PC (select models only). xx HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 21
HP Instant Support Send a help request Click Start, Help and Support, and then HP Instant Support. Run tests yourself, or contact an HP Support analyst for help over the Internet (select models only). Quick Start Guide xxi Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 22
Start and then choose All Programs to find all the software programs on your PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then choose hp pavilion pc tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (select Hewlett-Packard models only). hp pavilion pc tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 23
HP Tour Guide Click Start, choose All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, choose hp pavilion pc tools, and then click hp tour guide (select models only). 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 24
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 25
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. http://www.hp.com/ cposupport/ Use this worldwide Web site for all your technical support needs. Quick Start Guide xxv Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 26
Windows XP Operating System ® ® For questions about the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, refer to: Help and Support, for onscreen help and troubleshooting - click Start and then Help and Support. The Microsoft Windows XP guide, included with the computer documentation. xxvi HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 27
Recovery: This recovery erases hard disk drive data, reformats the drive, creates a new disk partition, and then installs the operating system. You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. Instructions for using system recovery and application recovery - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 28
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Guide Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warning Warning: Install the PC near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 30
not operate the PC 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 cards - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 31
. ■ 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 (select models only). ■ Save power with standby and hibernation modes. ■ Solve common problems. Introduction Quick Start Guide 3 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 32
Support. Information about the internal parts of the PC chassis is in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (installed on your system or printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on page 74. Note: The Upgrading and Servicing the PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 33
obtains the driver for the device. Turning On the PC for the First Time After you've completed the steps on the setup poster, you're ready to turn on the PC. First, press the Power button on the monitor. Then, press the On button on the front of the PC. Note: The power supply is pre - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 34
few questions. 6 HP Pavilion home PC Registering with HP You may be prompted to register the PC with HP (select models only). Register so you can receive changes, updates, and support. You can register any of these ways: ■ Turn on the PC and follow the onscreen instructions to register. ■ Double - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 35
the unlikely event that there is damage to the hard disk drive or it needs replacing, you must use recovery CDs to reinstall the operating system and software. Make the recovery CDs for your PC now, before a need occurs; refer to "Using HP Recovery CD Creator" on page 91. This program assembles the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 36
, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the PC power cord. 8 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 37
your comfort and productivity. Refer to "Safety and Comfort Guide" installed on your PC for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, hp pavilion pc tools, and then click Safety and Comfort Guide. Find important safety and ergonomic information on the Internet - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 38
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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 and: ■ Select programs or documents. ■ Open the Help and Support Center. ■ Start a search - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 40
red to view new information. 2 Click a button, such as Finance or Music. The toolbar shows up to six buttons, based on your monitor resolution and desktop settings. Alerts you to new hp center messages logo (Help) 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 41
to solve a PC-related problem, use HP Instant Support: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click HP Instant Support. 3 Click Request Help. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support. When you submit a problem, you communicate - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 42
the configuration of these two mouse buttons for left-handed use. Refer to "Reverse your mouse buttons" in the onscreen Help and Support Center. 14 HP Pavilion home PC Use the center wheel button to scroll or select items on the screen: ■ Scroll through a document without having to click the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 43
pan. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the wheel button. Quick Start Guide 15 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 44
the same way as other keyboard types do, except it uses a receiver unit to communicate with your PC instead of a connector cable. Keyboard features The keyboard for your PC may look like one of these two layouts. Note: Your keyboard may not have all the features listed. 16 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 45
Basics This keyboard enables you to: ■ Adjust speaker volume. ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. Quick Start Guide 17 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 46
drive. ■ Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to the previous or next track, and eject the disc tray (top drive only). 18 HP Pavilion home PC ■ Place the PC into standby to save power. ■ Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). ■ Mute speaker sound. ■ Get support - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 47
. The function keys are the F1 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 may depend on what software program you - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 48
are directional keys used during games or to move the cursor. Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions. 20 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 49
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. See "Buttons" on page 22. Quick Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 50
of the keyboard has a number of special buttons. Standby Help hp My HP Club HP Picture Media Volume Print Toolkit Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Controls Control Music Mute Note: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 22 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 51
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 US/CTO P - Page 52
, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Mute Turns speaker sound on and off. The Internet buttons work only if you have established an Internet connection and have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 24 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 53
present. 4 Double-click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 54
size of text. 6 Click Apply. 26 HP Pavilion home PC Using Speakers Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel speaker system, and may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 55
your speaker system to the PC and then configure the audio software 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" (in the "Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 56
. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers that matches your multi-channel speaker system. Click Apply. You can then test the speakers: click the Test button and the WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop. 5 Click OK. 28 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 57
on the taskbar. If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 58
. To connect a microphone to the front of your PC, select the working microphone: Note: If you connect your microphone to the back of your PC, you do not need to perform this procedure. 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 30 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 59
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Control window. Adjusting microphone volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the PC or - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 60
audio cable. The type of video cable depends on your TV. If your TV has an S-Video jack, you need an S-Video cable. If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the jacks on the back of your computer, an S-Video adapter cable. 32 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 61
the PC: 1 Turn off the PC. the PC. S-Video Cable Back of PC ■ If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has PC. Back of PC Composite Video Cable ■ If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC Video jack on the back of the PC. Back of PC Composite Video Cable S-Video Adapter Cable - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 62
TV: 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the PC. 2 Turn on the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 63
computer display to its original resolution. To disable the TV option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the screen. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the nView tab, and then select the Standard [nView disabled] option. Important: If you viewed the PC PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 64
of each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu. 4 Click Turn Off. 5 Turn off the monitor. For information on alternatives to turning off the PC, see the next section "Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode." 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 65
Standby and Hibernation Mode As an alternative to shutting down the PC, you can put the PC in standby mode. To conserve power, you can automatically put the PC into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers. Standby mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into a low - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 66
it from standby, reset the PC: press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the system turns off. Then turn the PC back on. Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. 38 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 67
is in PC memory to the hard disk, turns off the monitor and the hard disk, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC, everything (programs, folders, and documents) is restored to the screen. To manually put the PC into hibernation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 68
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 PC, click a time (such as After 20 mins) in for a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. 40 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 69
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 70
Line). When your PC connects to the Internet, it is actually communicating with the ISP's Internet computer. The ISP verifies 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. 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 71
.name.extension The URL contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, using e-mail, see "Sending and Receiving E-Mail" on page 54. Quick Start Guide 43 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 72
this option.) 4 Type a word or question into the Search box. 5 Click Search. The PC connects to the Internet (if needed), performs the search, and displays the results. Click a Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. Note: Your PC may not come with a modem. 44 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 73
must connect your telephone service line to the modem, which is in the PC. The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable to the PC modem connector and to your telephone service line wall jack connector Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter" on page 47. Or Quick Start Guide 45 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 74
other end of the cable into the telephone service line jack on the wall. 3 On modems with a Telephone Line switch, make sure the switch is in position 1. 46 HP Pavilion home PC Telephone (optional) Telephone cable (optional) Back of PC 21 Modem connector Modem cable Telephone (optional) Wall - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 75
Upgrading to V.92 Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Support Guide, click the support link, type Pavilion V.92 into the search box, and then click the arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 76
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. Warning: DO NOT plug the network cable into a telephone line. Although the to a 100BaseT port ■ ACT - Lit during network data transfer activity 48 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 77
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 78
service line specific software and hardware you may need. 2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up: ■ Double-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop. Or 50 HP Pavilion home PC ■ Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Click easy Internet sign-up. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 79
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 80
and personal 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 81
Internet Viewing online manuals Note: Online manuals are associated with specific PC model numbers. Not all models have online manuals. View online manuals for your PC: 1 Establish a connection to the Internet. 2 Type the Support Web address from your Support Guide into your browser address box, - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 82
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 83
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 Send button on the toolbar when you're finished. 7 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on you log on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. Quick Start Guide 55 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 84
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. 56 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 85
more compact disc (CD) drives. For the optional 6-In-1 memory card reader, refer to "Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader" on page 58. There are different types of optical disc drives that may be included with the PC, depending on your PC model: ■ CD-ROM drive, which can read audio and data CD discs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 86
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. You can place media in one or both of the card slots and access each - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 87
Microdrive disk drive The lower card slot accepts: ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Card ■ SmartMedia™ (SM) Memory Card Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility Warning: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 88
PC is not accessing the media. Warning: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. CompactFlash I/II B A C Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory ) 60 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 89
drive is located behind a door on the front of the PC. Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Eject button 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding on to the disc edges only. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. Common Tasks Drive door Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 90
Jukebox or Windows Media Player) that controls the drive. Note: You can close the top drive tray or top two drive trays by pressing the media control open/close button or Eject buttons on the keyboard if your keyboard has them. Removing a CD or DVD Note: You cannot remove a CD or DVD when the PC is - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 91
PC includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. Using MusicMatch Jukebox This software lets you play music CDs, record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive the Internet, click Quit. Quick Start Guide 63 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 92
or view a music video over the Internet. To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens. 64 HP Pavilion home PC Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then select - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 93
keyboard has them. When you click the Media Guide or the Radio Tuner features, Windows Media Player connects to the Internet and obtains the tray into the PC. 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 94
-RW discs play only in some stereos. 1 Open RecordNow CD/DVD Writer. 2 Click Make a Music Disc. 3 Select one of these options: ■ Make a Music Disc from Audio Files - Create a music disc from MP3, WMA, or WAV files on your hard drive. Continue with step 5. 66 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 95
- Create a disc specifically for MP3 players. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 To copy tracks instructions to finish recording your music CD. 5 To copy audio or MP3 files from your hard drive: a Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, and then click Next. b Select files from the Music on System window - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 96
your hard drive. 1 Open RecordNow CD/DVD Writer. 2 Click Make a Data Disc. 3 Insert the blank or appendable CD-R or CD-RW disc into your drive, can update previously recorded files that have the same name on your CD-R or CD-RW disc. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive drive. 68 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 97
you want to play. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. Or If the program does not automatically open, click before inserting the disc and starting the movie. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 69 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 98
being a separate title. 70 HP Pavilion home PC Each title is divided into multiple chapters. A chapter is a particular segment or scene in the movie. When watching a DVD movie, you have the ability to jump to the next chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 99
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 region. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 100
of the first DVD movie you play determines your DVD country/region. 72 HP Pavilion home PC For example, if you play a DVD with a country/region 1 code contact HP Support. Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive The DVD+RW/+R drive is available on select models only. The DVD+RW/+R drive plays - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 101
DVD-RW discs do not work in the DVD+RW/+R drive. For steps to play a movie, see "Playing DVD Movies" on page 68. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box (select models). Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 102
HP Pavilion PC Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 4 Choose 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. 74 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 103
PC. The support updates from HP messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your model PC. To go to the Web site, see "Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site" on page 51. Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages HP Center is a service provided by HP - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 104
The update message downloads when your PC is idle, like other HP Center information, and may display an alert or a notice that flashes on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. A message always asks for your permission before installing a system update on the PC. Starting HP - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 105
the HP Center Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose hp center. 4 Click Re-enable hp center. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 77 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 106
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taskbar and select Help and Support. Problem My PC won't turn on at all. Solution ■ When you press the On button on the front of the PC, 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 108
to the PC, 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 US/CTO P - Page 109
Help Problem The PC (or part of it) doesn't seem to be working. Solution ■ Try restarting the PC as follows: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. ■ If the PC shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the PC: 1 Press and hold the On button until the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 110
or DVD disc after you have turned off the PC. Turn on the PC and press the Eject button to extend the tray. ■ You can remove most desktop icons from your display by either deleting them or moving them to an unused icons folder. Refer to "Removing desktop icons" on page 97. 82 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 111
the PC off, reconnect the cables, and then turn the PC back on. ■ Try restarting the PC (click Start, select Turn Off Computer, and click Restart). If that doesn't work, press and hold the PC On button until the PC turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the PC back on. Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 112
Problem The AOL program comes up even though I'm not using it. Solution ■ 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 is installed and set up to work with your ISP. 84 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 113
Help Problem The mouse doesn't work, even remove lint and dust. 4 Replace the mouse ball, and screw on the cover. ■ The PC might have stopped. Reset the PC by pressing and holding the PC On button until the PC turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the PC back on. Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 114
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Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery or Application Recovery program, use System Restore. Note: Your PC hard drive contains the system recovery image in a partition area of the disk drive. The PC does not include recovery CDs in the accessory - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 116
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 117
the operating system and software to the hard disk drive. See "System Recovery Using Recovery CDs" on page 91. Make your own recovery CDs before you need them; see "Using HP Recovery CD Creator" on page 91. To start system recovery: 1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 118
2 Do one of the following: ■ If the PC works: 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 ■ Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off. Continue with step 5. 3 Wait until the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 119
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 PC at the factory. You - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 120
, click X in the upper-right corner of each window. 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 121
completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive. The program performs a full system recovery to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the recovery CDs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software that came - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 122
For full system recovery, press R, and then press F. Click Yes to perform a full system recovery. Insert the remaining CDs when directed. Or ■ If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full system recovery. Insert the remaining CDs when directed. 94 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 123
and exit BIOS. 20 With Yes selected, press Enter. After the PC restarts, a series of startup screens appear. To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, the PC by the factory. 23 Copy data files that you saved on the backup CD or diskette you made to your hard disk. Quick Start Guide 95 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 124
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 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 125
for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and the free space sizes. Increasing available hard disk space You can free up space on the hard disk by uninstalling programs or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unneeded files. Uninstalling - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 126
click Yes. Reinstalling programs You can reinstall most programs that came with your PC. For programs that came on CDs or DVDs, just reinsert the disc and follow the onscreen instructions. For preinstalled programs, follow the steps in "Application Recovery" on page 88. 98 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 127
Recovery warning, 88 autoscrolling, mouse, 15 available hard disk space checking, 96 increasing, 97 B box contents, viii browsing the Internet, 44 burning CD, 65 DVD, 73 buttons Eject, 61 E-Mail, 23 Help, 23 HP, 23 mouse, 14 mouse scroll wheel, 14 Mute, 24 Off. See shutting down PC On, 5 Power - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 128
HP Pavilion home PC creating a CD, 65 creating a DVD, 73 creating recovery CDs, 91 D desktop, xvi removing icons, 97 desktop tour, xxiii device not working, 80 disconnecting, TV, 36 Disk Cleanup utility, 97 diskette inserting, 58 using, 58 domain name, 43 drive labels, 57 types, 57 drivers finding - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 129
from HP Messages, 75 HP drivers finding, xxii, 51 updating, 51 HP Instant Support, 13 HP Pavilion learning to use, xx, 11 HP Pavilion PC Tools, xxii, 74 HP Picture Toolkit button, 24 HP Tour Guide, xxiii, 74 HP Web site, 51 finding service locations, 52 getting replacement parts, 52 Windows XP Help - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 130
, 53 memory card reader, card types, 58 messages from HP, turning off, 76 microphone, 30 adjusting volume, 31 using with multi-channel speakers, 29 Microsoft XP Help, xxvi, 4 modem modem on hold, 47 setting up, 44 V.92, 47 monitor, 5 changing where desktop displays, 25 monitor, troubleshooting, 82 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 131
56 sending e-mail, 55 P panning, scrolling mouse, 15 PC Application Recovery, 87, 88 damage warning, 79 hibernation mode, automatic, 40 hibernation mode, manual, 39 no sound, 80 not working, 81 problem turning on, 79 replacement parts, 52 service locations, 52 setting it up, 5, 9 settings, 11 sleep - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 132
66 104 HP Pavilion home PC recovering system using CDs, 91 using System Restore, 87 Recovery CD Creator, 91 region code, 71 registering with HP, xiv, 6 reinstalling software, 88, 89, 98 removing desktop icons, 97 removing unneeded software, 97 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 9 replacement parts, 52 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 133
, 97 updates from HP, xvii, 75 updating drivers, 51 software, 51 system, 75 Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide, 4 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 47 URL defined, 43 using, 51 using 6-In-1 memory card reader, 58 using a microphone, 30 using the diskette (floppy) drive, 58 using the PC, 11 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE US/CTO P - Page 134
programs, 50 defined, 42 page, 42 searching the, 44 site, 51 Windows, 11 Windows Media Player, 64 Help, 65 Windows XP device drivers, 51, 80 Help, xxvi, 4 WinDVD control panel, 70 starting, 70 working in comfort, 9 World Wide Web (WWW), defined, 42 writing to CD, 65 DVD, 72 106 HP Pavilion home PC
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