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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 written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company Home Products Division P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA - 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
PC Back Connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and modem as described in the setup poster. Turn on the computer for the first time and finish the registration process. Then, add a printer or other device, or install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box - 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
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 - 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
questions 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 - 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
the Hewlett-Packard Web Site 37 Viewing Online Manuals 38 46 Using Windows Media Player 47 Using the hp cd-writer Drive 49 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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(an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warning Warning: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC's main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the - HP Pavilion 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
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 Guide 3 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 29
Help and Support. You can find information about accessing internal parts of the computer chassis in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (select models installed on your system, others printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to "Using HP Pavilion PC Tools" on - 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
and updates to the HP Pavilion. This information also assists HP Customer Care if you ever need 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 - 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
Using the Computer Basics Introducing the Basics Windows Operating System The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display. Start Menu Click the Start button to open - HP Pavilion 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
keys Arrow keys Basics 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 39
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
have an established Internet account). Search for information on the Internet. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. 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
5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. change. The button configuration window opens. 7 Choose the the keyboard. Adjusting Speaker Volume The HP Pavilion includes a set of stereo speakers on connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup poster. You can - 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
Your HP Pavilion home PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Your computer may have another microphone connector in the front of the PC under OK. 6 Select Options from the Recording Control window, and click Advanced Controls. 7 Click the Advanced button. Quick Start Guide 21 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 47
right corner of the Recording Control window. Adjusting Microphone Volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the computer or to the back, follow the 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
Basics Turning Off the Computer You can turn off the computer without pressing any buttons on the computer chassis. 1 Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the - 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 timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: To turn on auto-standby for the computer, click a time (such as After 30 mins) 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
software (not available 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 53
pages in 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. What Is a URL? The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies a file location, typically in the form http://www.name.extension 28 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 54
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 results. If you enter 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
Windows a LAN. Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection. Note: Your computer may not come with a modem. Before 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
the modem - even if the computer is turned off. Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) provides a high- 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
PCs. Note: Your computer may not come with a network interface adapter. Locate the RJ-45 port on the back of the computer on the back of the computer. Note: Do not connect is a device to which all computers on the network are connected. the same. 3 With the computer turned on, check the LEDs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 59
when connected to a 100BaseT port ACT - Lit during network data transfer activity LEDs 100 - Lit green when connected to a 100BaseT port LINK - Lit green with valid network connection 34 HP Pavilion home PC LEDs LINK - Lit green with valid network connection ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 60
Windows desktop may have a folder called Online Services, which includes icons for accessing various online services. These icons are part of the Windows a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up: Double - 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
results window appears, click product support for your PC model (language). 5 Click manuals in the Ask a question box. Note: If manuals does not appear, there are no online manuals associated with your model. 6 Click a manual title to view it. Sending and Receiving E-Mail Your HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 65
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 to use a DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software Wizard window opens - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 66
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 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 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. 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 68
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 - 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
case. 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. Handling CDs To avoid damaging a CD, follow these guidelines: Return HP Pavilion includes MusicMatch Jukebox (select models) or Windows Media Player. This software lets you play music CDs. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 45 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 71
a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. Or If the MusicMatch window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then select MusicMatch Jukebox. 46 HP Pavilion home PC 2 If you are not currently connected to the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 72
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 a music video over - 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
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 on the taskbar. 4 Click My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD Drive icon. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 49 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 75
the HP RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD-ROM drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs, play music CDs, and play DVD movies and software. 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
WinDVD. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window and control panel open. Viewing Help Information For information on the WinDVDTM software, refer to the online Help within the program. To view the Help menu: 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or If the program does - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 77
chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in a movie 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
location on the screen. To resize the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. Or Click the 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 - 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
is available on select models only. When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the computer automatically detects the type of disc: If you insert a software program CD, it is available for use. If you insert a music CD, a window opens for the program that plays CDs. See "Playing Music CDs" on page - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 81
you can play MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) videos. These MPEG-1 files have a .dat or .mpg extension. To play a VCD: 1 Insert the VCD into a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, select 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
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 USB Serial - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 86
) 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 Microphone Joystick/MIDI IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Common Tasks Quick Start - 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
PC. The updates from HP messages are also available to you through the HP Web site under the driver update and support information for your model PC. To go to the Web site, see "Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web site" on page 37. Using HP Center to Receive Messages from HP HP Center is a service - 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
should be used only as a last resort. It's possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected computer startups, and the computer not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 95
window pins 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
five seconds). Then turn the 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. Press the Eject button immediately - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 97
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 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
program, use System Restore. System Restore Warning: Try System Restore before using the HP Pavilion System Recovery program. If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the computer system and program - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 99
the PC. Warning: Do not skip this last step! You must restart the computer when you are finished recovering applications or drivers. System Recovery When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may want to use the HP Pavilion System - 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
click Computer Management. The Computer Management window opens. 6 Double-click Storage. 7 Double-click Disk Management (Local). Information displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and the free space sizes. Increasing Available Hard Disk - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 103
the confirmation window opens. 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
feature, 11 buttons, 10 82 HP Pavilion home PC left-handed, 10 optical, 10 panning feature, 12 roller ball, 10 scroll wheel button, 11 scrolling, 10 troubleshooting, 71 using, 10 MPEG video, playing, 56 music Help in MusicMatch Jukebox, 47 Help in Windows Media Player, 49 keyboard button, 18 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 108
sound, 68 printer, 68 troubleshooting, 67 turning on computer, 67 problem resolution, troubleshooting, xiv, 67 product notices, 63 R receiving e-mails, 39 reconfiguring keyboard buttons, 19 recovering system, 73 region code, 53 registering with HP, ix, 6 reinstalling software, 73, 74, 78 removing - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide - Page 109
updates, 63 T taskbar, Windows, 9 technical specifications, 37 technical support, 37 terminology for DVD, 52 tips, 63 tour desktop, xvi e-mail, xvi Internet, xvi software, xvi Tour Guide, xvi, 62 tours in Help and Support, 10 troubleshooting, xiv, 67 84 HP Pavilion home PC turning off computer - 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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