HP Pavilion a1000 PC Basics Guide
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TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on uses only. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 3
the Keyboard 9 Keyboard Shortcuts 9 Standard Keyboard Features 9 Adjusting the Monitor 13 Using a TV as a Monitor 13 Cables You May Need 13 Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen 13 Using Speakers 14 Adjusting Speaker Volume 14 Using a Microphone 15 Adjusting Microphone Volume 16 Table of - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 4
21 Learning More about Software 21 Using the Desktop 21 Removing Desktop Icons 22 Retrieving Desktop Icons 22 Using the Start Menu 23 Using Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting the Modem 31 Setting Up the Ethernet Connection 32 About the Internet 32 Using a Browser 33 Searching the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 5
Improving PC Performance 37 Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 37 Emptying the Recycle Bin 38 Uninstalling Programs 38 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 38 Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 39 Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 40 Index 41 Table of Contents v - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 6
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a mouse to point and select items, and a display monitor. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on the screen. The minimum items required to operate your personal computer are the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 8
PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC that connects the PC to a telephone line for a dial-up connection to the Internet. • An Ethernet connector that connects the PC to a network problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 9
, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to display the Windows Update home page. Click Yes if you are prompted to install required software or controls. Click Scan for Available Updates and follow the onscreen instructions. Introducing the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 10
off the PC using Windows without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis. the PC, you can put the PC in either standby PC to go through the normal startup routine when PC can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from the Internet automatically, if you set it to do so. To put the PC in standby mode manually - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 11
the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to the screen. To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold down the Shift key on - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 12
cursor (pointer) on the Windows desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to move. Use the mouse on a flat surface. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 6 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 13
is an optical mouse that uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. NOTE: The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or end of a document, roll the scroll wheel button down (toward you). Introducing the PC 7 - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 14
-click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the slider to adjust the pointer speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 8 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 15
to do specific actions. For example, from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter s) to display support information for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see this combination of keys represented as - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 16
. Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on your screen. They function differently with some software programs. 10 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 17
keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock Alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. Scroll Lock Scroll function is locked. Introducing the PC 11 - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 18
. The Mute button turns speaker sound on and off. Media Control Keys a b d c a e f NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 12 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 19
display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC (select models only). 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 on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 20
may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power cord. A stereo speaker set is , and then click OK. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar. 14 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 21
box (the X in the upper-right corner) to close this window. Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have a second microphone connector in the front of the PC. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 22
) 1 Mic Boost check box. 8 Click Close. 9 Repeat step 6, if needed. 10 Click the X (Close) at the upper-right corner of the Volume Control window. 16 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 23
Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your PC can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your PC turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On some - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 24
to play. 4 Close the disc tray by: • Gently pushing the tray into the PC. Or • Clicking the open/close button on the control panel for the program that the drive, if it is accessible. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the PC turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 25
the diskette. Remove the diskette from the drive prior to turning off the PC. Using a Printer Refer to the user manual that came with your printer for instructions on connecting and using the printer. Printers receive instructions from your PC via software called printer drivers. In many cases your - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 26
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is in the printed manuals and onscreen Help. The Microsoft Windows XP guide is included with your PC documentation. For Microsoft Windows and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 28
onscreen instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to close the Display Properties window. Retrieving Desktop Icons Retrieve a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 29
to open the start menu and: • Select programs or documents. • Open the Help and Support Center. • Start a search. • Run a program. • Open the Control Panel to button to end your current PC session and to switch between users. • Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it. - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 30
and then release the mouse button. (If you have problems dropping the item into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to the folder.) To copy modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the PC. The control panel also provides tools to change system performance, - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 31
Resizing Windows All windows have some buttons in the upper-right corner. The middle button is either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button. Feature Name Minimize Maximize Description Collapses the window to the task bar (but does not close it). The window is still accessible. To bring - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 32
connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 33
My Computer, click the Start button and then click My Computer. • Windows Explorer allows you to quickly see all the folders and files on your PC. It is easy to move or copy files from one folder to another in Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 34
and hold the mouse button while moving the item to another folder. Release the mouse button to place the item in the new location. 28 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 35
Copying Files Using My Computer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click My Computer. 2 Find the file you want to copy and select it by clicking the file. 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file. 4 In the Copy Items window, open the folder where you want to put the file copy. 5 Click Copy - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 36
in a filename). Changing the extension could make the file unrecognizable to the PC. 3 Type the new filename and press Enter. NOTE: Another way to rename for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you want to retrieve. 3 Click the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 37
a browser and e-mail. Use the Internet to search for and to find information or services on the Web, or to use an e-mail program to get, read, or send programs provided on your PC may vary. Your PC may come with: • A 56K modem and modem software (upgrade ready). • An Ethernet connector. • Special - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 38
) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. After this interface is connected to To connect your PC to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 39
, and organizations. These individuals and groups have created millions of Web pages in support of their activities. A Web page is a file or group of files that go to a different Web site by entering its address (such as http://www.hp.com) in the address box in the Web browser and pressing Enter on - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 40
must enter the Content Advisor password that you have set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the user doesn't know the password. To allow access to an unrated until the rating level is set to the limit you want to use. 34 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 41
do not open any message from sources you do not know or that appears suspect to you. Instead, delete such messages. Your PC comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Outlook Express (select models only). You may also use e-mail programs from other vendors. Some ISPs provide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 42
Your ISP receives e-mail messages for you automatically, even when your PC is turned off. The ISP then stores your messages until you connect to the program. If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Follow the ISP's instructions to install its Web browser and e-mail program and to set up and - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 43
space. • Consolidating scattered files and folders on the hard disk drive. • Fixing hard disk drive errors. Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Your PC comes with a hard disk drive with preloaded software programs and a partition within the drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 44
are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive As you use your PC and store files, the hard disk . 38 PC Basics Guide - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 45
Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. 3 Click Defragment. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over, this means a hidden background program is still running. To fix this issue, restart the PC and press F8 on your keyboard as soon as the first logo - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 46
and is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance. NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take and then click Yes to schedule a full disk scan for when the PC is restarted. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 47
mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12 Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV, 13 CD keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 48
, 33 Internet connection, high speed, 32 Internet Service Provider (ISP), defined, 32 K keyboard indicators setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, standby mode, manual, 4 turning off, 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 49
emptying, 38 getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 automatic, 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV - HP Pavilion a1000 | PC Basics Guide - Page 50
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