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    User Guide Getting the Most From Your HP Brio PC http://www.hp.com/go/brio
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    consent of HewlettPackard Company. Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard France Commercial Computing Division Customer Satisfaction 5, avenue Raymond Chanas - Eybens 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France © 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company ii
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    the Mouse ...7 2. In Business with the HP Brio PC 9 HP Brio Center ...10 Registering Your HP Brio PC ...12 Electronic Registration ...12 Non-electronic Registration ...13 Finding Information ...14 Communicating with Others ...15 Setting Up Your Communications Software 16 Setting Up Your Fax Modem
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    Contents Online Troubleshooting ...24 Check Your HP Brio PC ...24 Create Diagnostic Floppy Disk ...25 You Still Have a Problem...25 Learn About Your HP Brio PC Support 25 Check Your Support Details ...25 Need More Help? ...26 Tips on Avoiding Potential Problems ...27 Take Advantage of Disk
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    ... 1 Now that you have set up your computer (see the Getting Started guide), you are ready to start using it. Whether you are an experienced user of computers or more of a novice to them, this chapter contains some basic information that will help you become more familiar with your HP Brio PC. 1
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    . Your screen will be similar to that shown below. Maximize Window Various Icons Minimize Window Close Window Desktop Start Button Taskbar Button Taskbar Recycle Bin Note Notification Area All the features described in this section are standard Windows ones. For further details on
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    Desktop... The Desktop The desktop is where you can place various things - folders, files and shortcuts to programs you use. It is also the place where program windows appear, such as the HP Brio of your computer. Double-clicking on them opens that feature. They can be dragged around the desktop, and
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    Understanding Your Desktop... Taskbar Buttons Every time you open a program a button for that program appears on the taskbar. To switch between programs, simply click on the taskbar button for the program you want. Notification Area Depending on what you are working on with your HP Brio PC, small
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    available at all. This window appears by, • double-clicking on on your Desktop, • selecting the HP Brio Center shortcut in the Start menu, or, • pressing the key on your to all questions or problems you might encounter. The HP Brio Center window and its functions are described in detail on page 10.
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    buttons on the top right-hand corner. These buttons are configured to perform special tasks such as accessing the HP Brio Center. They can also be re-programmed easily by yourself. You might want to simplify a sequence of , and how to reprogram them, please refer to the Online Reference Guide. 6
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    Using the Mouse A Word on Using the Mouse Note This manual assumes you are right-handed; if you are left-handed you be considered as a tool that lets you communicate with the programs running on your HP Brio PC - moving the mouse, clicking and doubleclicking its buttons all have a specific
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    The First Steps... A Word on Using the Mouse 8
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    In Business with the HP Brio PC 2 This chapter explains some of the ways your HP Brio PC can integrate effortlessly into your working environment, and keep it running smoothly. 9
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    In Business with the HP Brio PC HP Brio Center HP Brio Center Note In certain regions the HP Brio Center may either be different to the one described here, or may not be available at all. The HP Brio Center consists of a menu of different things you might want to do with your HP Brio PC. The
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    details. find information - in the form of online help - about how to use your HP Brio PC. communicate and share resources with the world outside your HP Brio PC - such as sending a fax or sharing a printer. See page 15 for details. troubleshoot any problems you may have. See page 28 for details. 11
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    In Business with the HP Brio PC Registering Your HP Brio PC Registering Your HP Brio PC So, you've turned on your computer and everything seems to be working fine. Why should you bother registering? The main benefit from registering your HP Brio PC is the support you get should anything go wrong.
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    registered, the Register Now! option in the HP Brio Center disappears. Non-electronic Registration If your HP Brio PC is not fitted with a modem or you are in a region where electronic registration is not possible, please refer to the Support Details guide for information on how to register. 13
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    through any of the on-line documentation and then print out what you need. And all this is just one click away from within the HP Brio Center! Once you have reached the main Find Information window, simply click on any of the areas you want to investigate further. 14
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    fitted with a network card will have access to the network options in this window. A key factor for success is being a good communicator. The HP Brio PC provides you with the means to communicate effectively to the outside world, letting you concentrate on the content of your communication. This
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    Before you can use the communications features pre-loaded on your HP Brio PC, you need to configure the fax and e-mail software. Once you have gone through the setup wizards for your fax and e-mail software - filling in the personal details necessary for your fax and e-mail features to work - you
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    Do Not Answer option from the drop down list. Sending & Reading E-mails Electronic mail - e-mail - is a system of sending messages from one computer to another. Your HP Brio PC uses the modem as the means for sending and receiving emails. People use e-mail because it is fast - very fast. While an
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    page can be on the same computer, or on one in a totally Software vendors, for example, often have the latest updates or the newest drivers HP Brio PC Internet site now! You'll find information on • the latest drivers • white papers • peripherals • HP's Support Remember - http://www.hp.com/go/brio 18
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    over a network means making them available to other users on the network. A hard disk, for example can be shared; if the disk is on your HP Brio PC, you tell the computer to share it, and with whom. Likewise, you can also connect to things other people have shared. You must tell your
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    a folder, all documents within it are automatically shared. To learn how to connect to and share folders, see the Communicate & Share window in the HP Brio Center. Printers A printer is typically something you use every now and then. Minutes, hours, or even days may go by before you need to use
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    you can easily find information on how to fix common problems yourself, and how to get help when this does not work. Note If your HP Brio PC has stopped responding, please see either the Troubleshooting Tree (inside the rear cover of this manual) or the Questions & Answers section on page 28 21
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    methodically. Ask yourself the following question: • Is there really a problem with my PC, or do I just not know how to do something? If you are at all unsure about how to perform a task, refer to the multitude of helpful advice within the HP Brio Center. Or check the on-line libraries in Find
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    • Check out the online troubleshooting (assuming your HP Brio PC is still responding to user input) from the HP Brio Center. From the HP Brio Center, you have immediate access to support information. The information in this window can help you if you have a problem with your computer. It offers step
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    Fixing Problems Online Troubleshooting Online Troubleshooting Note In certain regions the Fix Problems window may either be different to the one described here, or may not be available at all. From within the HP Brio Center you have immediate access to support information. This information can
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    Fixing Problems Online Troubleshooting Create Diagnostic Floppy Disk This lets you create a special floppy disk which can be used to boot your HP Brio PC. This disk lets you check quickly and easily that your computer's hardware is functioning correctly. A series of windows guides you through
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    makes every effort to provide sufficient information to allow you to solve problems yourself. Before seeking additional support, ensure that your HP Brio PC and its installed accessories are correctly set up as described in the documentation. If you need to call for advice or assistance, you should
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    Tips on Avoiding Potential Problems Tips on Avoiding Potential Problems Take Advantage of Disk Partitions Disk partitions let you split your hard disk into separate areas. Each of these areas appears as a separate drive - for example, C, D, etc. If your HP Brio PC already has disk partitions
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    can I do? If available in your region, run the HP diagnostics tool from the HP Brio Center (click on Fix Problems). If the problem persists, try removing any added memory. Non-HP memory may not be compatible with your computer. If the problem persists, remove any additional expansion cards in your
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn't Work... I've tried installing a software application, but it doesn't work. Consult the guide that accompanies the software or contact the dealer or manufacturer where the software was purchased. You can often find the latest
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    Questions & Answers Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn't Work... My mouse doesn't work correctly. Most mouse problems are corrected by cleaning the mouse. To clean your mouse: 1 Shut down your computer. 2 Turn your mouse upside down and remove the mouse-ball cover. 3 Remove the ball and clean the
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn't Work... My expansion card is not working. 2 Check that the card is not using memory, an I/O address, IRQ or DMA channel which is already being used by your PC. Refer to the instruction manual of the card for details. 3 Check that
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers External Communications Aren't Working... My MS-DOS program can't find the modem. What do I do? I can't dial / there's no dial tone. I can't receive a fax. MS-DOS programs and games are not supported by your Windows modem. You need to upgrade your MSDOS program
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers External Communications Aren't Working... Which 56K technology do I use (K56 Flex or X2)? My Internet access configuration requires this. To determine the technology used by your modem: 1 Right-click on the My Computer icon 2 Select Properties. 3 On the
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers Other Questions... I don't know how to use my application. How can I get help? First check your computer HP Brio PC. I've accidently deleted files. How do I get them back? Don't worry. Windows stores the deleted files in the Recycle Bin on your desktop.
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers Other Questions... How do I copy files, set up my printer, or change my settings? Yes - and they're all accessible from the HP Brio Center. From here you can access tools that will help you fix any printing, sound, video, and communication problems you may have
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    Fixing Problems Questions & Answers 36
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    it down). Restart your HP Brio PC. Problem Solved? N Use the HP Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore your system Problem Solved? Y Does your HP Run Hardware Diagnostics from the N Brio PC restart? HP Product Recovery CD-ROM Quick Troubleshooting Tree N - to be used when your HP Brio PC is not
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User Guide
Getting the Most From Your HP Brio PC