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APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment . No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 3
the First Time 6 Registering with HP 7 Making Recovery CDs or DVD 7 Getting Help 8 Protecting the PC 8 Working in Comfort 9 Using the PC 11 Introducing the Basics 11 Windows operating system 11 Start menu 11 Organize your All Program list 12 Help and Support 13 Using the Mouse 14 The - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 4
Internet Sign-up 54 Connecting to the Internet 55 Using ISP-provided browser 55 Using any browser 56 Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site 56 Viewing online manuals 57 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 58 If the ISP provides the browser 59 If using Outlook Express 59 iv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 5
from HP Service .......... 83 Resolving Problems 85 Troubleshooting 85 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 93 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 96 Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator 98 Using HP Recovery Tools CD 99 System Restore 100 Application Recovery 101 Quick Start Guide v - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 6
using recovery discs 104 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.......... 107 To display hard disk space 108 Increasing available hard disk space 108 Uninstalling programs 108 Removing desktop icons 109 Using the Disk Cleanup utility 109 Reinstalling programs 110 Index 111 vi HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 7
Here Welcome Thank you for becoming a member 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 8
Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide (select models installed on PC, or in print) Read first, addenda, or other documents if applicable Creating DVDs and CDs guide (select models) Microsoft Windows XP guide My HP Pavilion home PC brochure (select models) viii HP Pavilion home PC PC Keyboard - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 9
-1 Memory card reader (select models) F - FireWire® (IEEE 1394) G - USB 2.0 (two shown) H - Audio Line In D I - Microphone E K - On button/indicator M - Hard disk activity indicator N - Door opened to show connectors H I F G A A B B C C D N K M K M N F G Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 10
back of the PC. To store CDs, open the top cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). B You can store 10 CDs/DVDs. Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. x HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 11
bay. 3 Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) D connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Quick Start Guide xi Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 12
cover. Close the cover. 4 Connect the cables to the device, and place it on the top of the chassis (figure G). At the back of the PC, connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. G F xii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 13
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 ETHERNET SERIAL Joystick Speaker out Ethernet TV out Modem Quick Start Guide xiii Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 14
add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device. xiv HP Pavilion home PC Symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone Joystick/MIDI FireWire (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 15
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. Start Here HP Products Work Better Together HP computers include pre-loaded software for - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 16
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 with the component. xvi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 17
Start Here 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). Quick Start Guide xvii - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 18
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). xviii HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 19
Support 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. Easy Internet Sign-up (select models) HP Tour Guide Start Here Start - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 20
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. xx HP Pavilion home PC Help and Support - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 21
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 xxi Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 22
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). xxii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 23
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 xxiii Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 24
find the software programs on your PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then choose HP Pavilion PC Tools Hewlett-Packard to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (select models only). HP Pavilion PC Tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 25
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 PAV NA/C - Page 26
with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses. The Warranty and Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with regulatory and safety information. Note: Your document - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 27
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 xxvii Start Here - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 28
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. xxviii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 29
Start Here Recovery System and Hard Drive Space HP Pavilion home PCs with Windows XP feature a recovery partition included on the hard drive, along with a recovery disc creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs/DVD. The recovery process, either application or operating - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 30
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Start 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 32
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 PC. Place - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 33
speaker volume. 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 PAV NA/C - Page 34
Support Center. Just click Start, and then click Help and 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 35
printer, scanner, camera, or other peripheral equipment you have for your system. Many peripherals, external devices, memory, and add-in cards are Plug and Play. Note: When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the driver for the device. Setup Quick Start Guide 5 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 36
power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. On button When you first turn on the PC, a series of startup windows - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 37
on the PC and follow the onscreen instructions to register. Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions. Register online at http://register.hp.com Making Recovery CDs or DVD In the unlikely event that there is damage to the hard disk drive or it needs - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 38
spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, 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 PAV NA/C - Page 39
your comfort and productivity. Refer to "Safety & 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 & Comfort Guide. Find important safety and ergonomic information on the Internet - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 40
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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. Run a program - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 42
Start. problems dropping the item into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then to the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Create Shortcut. A copy of the item appears in the folder. You can drag it into the All Programs list or into another folder. 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 43
your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support. Help has information, tours, and tutorials. Help also has troubleshooting tools to assist you. HP Instant Support Note: HP Instant Support is not available in all models. When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 44
mouse functions the same way as other mouse types do, except it uses a receiver unit to communicate with your PC instead of a connector cable. The mouse has two buttons on the top. Click the left mouse button to the screen see "Changing the mouse pointer speed" on page 17. 14 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 45
a document, roll the mouse wheel button up (away from you). To scroll toward the end of a document, roll the wheel button down (toward you). Quick Start Guide 15 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 46
mouse buttons: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4 Double-click Mouse. 5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab. 6 Choosing the new primary button, click Apply, and then click OK. 16 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 47
location of the keys and buttons. The number and location of items on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. A wireless keyboard functions the same way as other keyboard types do, except it uses a receiver unit to communicate with your PC instead of a connector cable. Quick Start Guide 17 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 48
Keyboard features The keyboard for your PC may look like one of the following four layouts. Note: Your keyboard may not have all the features listed. This keyboard enables you to: Adjust speaker volume. Place the PC into standby to save power. 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 49
. Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to the previous or next track, and eject the disc tray (top drive only). Place the PC into standby to save power. Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). Mute speaker sound. Get support information. Print. Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 50
on the Internet. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Find a file or program on the hard drive. Place the PC into standby to save power. Get support information. Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). 20 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 51
. Place the PC into standby to save power. Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to the previous or next track, record, and eject the disc tray (for two drives). Mute speaker sound. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Get support information. Find - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 52
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 are using. 22 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 53
left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game. Quick Start Guide 23 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 54
Each keyboard indicator is an LED labeled with the name or icon for its status: Icon Name Num Lock Caps Lock Description Numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. Scroll Lock Scroll function is locked. 24 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 55
only) are at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons 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 26. Quick Start Guide 25 Basics - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 56
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons (select models only). hp A B CD E FG H K M N P R S T V W l l Note: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 26 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 57
seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Quick Start Guide 27 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 58
Figure Key H Icon K M N P R S Feature Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Description Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or software program. 28 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 59
. 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). Quick Start Guide 29 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 60
to the previous track f - skip to the next track 30 HP Pavilion home PC Button configuration You can reconfigure the special buttons on the keyboard to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 61
finished reconfiguring the keyboard. Using the Monitor Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by toward More decreases the size of text. 6 Click Apply. Quick Start Guide 31 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 62
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 speakers output. Refer to "Using multi-channel audio speakers" on page 32. 32 HP Pavilion home PC For information on adjusting the sound level, refer - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 63
output for speakers configuration 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager, and then click Multi-channel Sound Manager again. The Audio Configuration window opens. Note: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC does not have the multi - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 64
start InterVideo WinDVD Player. (See "Playing a DVD" on page 75.) 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. 3 Click the Audio OK. 34 HP Pavilion home PC Note: If you want to play a stereo DVD, repeat these steps (1 through 5) and change the audio properties for WinDVD - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 65
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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 66
, 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 , select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls. 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 67
of the Recording Control window. Adjusting microphone volume If you PC or to the back, follow the procedure below: 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control window opens. 2 In the Volume Control window Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 68
PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks on your TV: If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable from the S-Video In jack on the TV to the S-Video jack on the back of the PC. S-Video Cable Back of PC 38 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 69
back of the PC. 3 Connect audio cable: To have sound come from your TV and not from your PC, plug an audio cable into the Audio input jack (Line In) on the TV and then plug the other end into the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the PC. Quick Start Guide 39 Basics - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 70
the 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 PAV NA/C - Page 71
and then select the Standard [Dualview] option. Important: If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, do the following: With Standard [Dualview] selected under . 6 Click the OK button, and then click OK again. 7 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 72
corner 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." 42 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 73
. 2 When you want to use the PC again, press a key on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen display reappears just as you left it. Another way to manually put the PC into standby is to: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. Quick Start Guide 43 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 74
everything that 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 75
the PC into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present. 4 Double-click Power Options for a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. Quick Start Guide 45 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 76
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telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines. Each Internet computer is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet. To connect your PC to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an ISP. Quick Start Guide 47 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 78
electronic mail service (e-mail). There is usually a monthly fee for this service. The Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals 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. 48 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 79
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 into your browser Address box and press the Enter key on your keyboard, the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for you . Quick Start Guide 49 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 80
into the Search box. 5 Click Search. 50 HP Pavilion home PC The PC connects to the Internet (if needed), performs the search, and displays the results. Click a link in the results list to display the Web page. There are also Web sites specifically created for searching the Internet. These are - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 81
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. Refer to "Setting Up the Network Interface" on page 53. Quick Start Guide 51 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 82
the other end of the cable into the telephone service line jack on the wall. Back of PC Telephone (select models only) Telephone cable (not provided) Modem connector Modem cable Telephone (not provided) Wall jack 52 HP Pavilion home PC You can also connect a telephone to the other connector - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 83
Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Warranty and 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 provided - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 84
data transfer activity LINK - Lit green with valid network connection 54 HP Pavilion home PC Setting Up Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in your area to help you - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 85
Internet connection, contact your ISP for any 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 Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Choose Online Services. Click Easy Internet Sign-up. 3 Follow the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 86
home PC Visiting 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 87
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 find - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 88
key on your keyboard. For example, Pavilion xt865 or Pavilion 7970. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis. 4 When the results window appears, click the product support link for your PC model (language). 58 HP Pavilion home PC 5 Click manuals. Note: If manuals does not appear - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 89
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 PAV NA/C - Page 90
stored in the Outbox. 60 HP Pavilion home PC Note: When you compose a message without being connected to the Internet, the message is stored in the Outbox until the next time you log on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. To receive e-mail messages 1 Start Outlook Express. 2 If necessary - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 91
refer to "Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader" on page 62. 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. CD-RW drive, which can read and record (burn) audio and data CD discs. DVD - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 92
cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. 62 HP Pavilion home PC Card CompactFlash™ type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia™ (SM) Memory Card 4-slot Reader Lower left slot Lower - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 93
contents. You can copy files from or to the media. 3 When you are done, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the in-use light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. A steady light indicates that the PC is not accessing the media. Quick Start Guide 63 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 94
Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Face up Face up Face up Face up Into 4-slot reader C (lower left) C (lower left) C (lower left) D (upper right) D (upper right) E (lower right) B (upper left) 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 95
type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle 2-slot reader F (upper) F (upper) F (upper) G (lower) G (lower) G (lower) G (lower) Quick Start Guide 65 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 96
Eject button Door (lower for 6-In-1 and diskette drive) 66 HP Pavilion home PC Drive door (pull for optional drives) 1 Press the Eject button near the drive to eject the disc tray. Note: On some PCs, the media drive is located behind a door on the front of the PC. 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 97
for the program (such as MusicMatch 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 98
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, organize be connected to the Internet - MusicMatch Jukebox keeps the song titles. 68 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 99
play music CDs, and play DVDs when you have a DVD drive. You can use it to record digital music files, create music CDs on your CD-RW drive or DVD+RW/+R drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and listen to music or view a music video over the Internet. Quick Start Guide 69 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 100
For more information on this software, refer to the online Help within the Windows Media Player: Click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. If necessary, first display the menu bar by clicking the up arrow in the left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 70 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 101
audio CD A data CD A copy of a CD Jewel case inserts and labels To Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks and WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Store data from files or folders on your hard disk drive. CD" on page 72 or "Creating a data CD" on page 74. Quick Start Guide 71 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 102
hard drive. Continue with step 5. Make a Music Disc from other CDs - Create a new music disc from tracks taken from your music disc collection. Continue with step 4. Make a Disc for an MP3 Player - Create a disc specifically for MP3 players. Follow the onscreen instructions. 72 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 103
are prepared for recording. d Follow any onscreen 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, or click the Browse button to locate the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 104
data files from your hard drive. If the disc is drive, and then click Next. If the disc is full, insert another disc. Or If you are appending a disc, files with the same name will be recorded over. Click Yes to continue. Or If you are erasing a rewriteable disc, click Erase. 74 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 105
codes" on page 77. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD-ROM drive. Note: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner PC. The movie plays in its own resizable window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. Or If the program does not automatically open, click Start, choose All Programs, choose Video - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 106
drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. Choose Video, if it is present. 3 Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD 4. The WinDVD video window , the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in a movie is called a frame. 76 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 107
the WinDVD control panel. Or Double-click the video window to make it full screen. Using country/region codes DVDs sometimes come with country/region codes imprinted as part of the disc data. These codes prevent , you can only play DVDs from that country/region. Quick Start Guide 77 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 108
help, contact HP Support. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support. 78 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 109
page 68. If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window and WinDVD control panel open. See "Playing DVD Movies" on page 74. If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use RecordNow to copy audio or data files. See "Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive" on page 71. Quick Start Guide 79 Common Tasks - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 110
the 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. 80 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 111
important information about your PC: Product notices Support updates Tips Special offers for your PC from HP Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet and may display an alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 81 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 112
mind later, you can turn on the service. See "Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service" in the following section. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Updates from HP. 4 Click Disable Updates from HP. The service is turned off until you re-enable it. 82 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 113
Updates from HP icon on the desktop to turn on the service. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable Updates from HP icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Updates from HP. 4 Click Re-enable Updates from HP. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 83 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 114
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on your keyboard, or click Start on the 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 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 116
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 Warranty and Support Guide for - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 117
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 PAV NA/C - Page 118
Problem The monitor doesn't work, even though the PC appears to. The keyboard Print button doesn't work. I cannot remove a CD or DVD disc. I want to remove icons from the desktop. Solution Check the connection of the power cord into the monitor. Make sure the monitor is turned on - it has its own - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 119
, even though the PC and monitor seem to work. Solution Check the button configuration. To reconfigure the button: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present. 4 Double-click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 120
a telephone cable to the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone line; doing so may damage the NIC. Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP. 90 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 121
Problem the keyboard port. To reconnect these two cables, turn the PC off, reconnect the cables, and then turn the PC back on 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 PAV NA/C - Page 122
Remove the rear top cover: 1 Remove the multi-storage bay cover. See "Multi-Storage Bay - Peripheral Placement" in the "Start Here" section of this document. 2 Press tab (A) inside the bay and slide the top back cover toward the back of the chassis; then lift off the cover. A 92 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 123
; see "Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator" on page 98. Caution: It is strongly recommended you create your recovery CDs/DVDs before you need them. You should also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive, including removing the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 124
the operating system into its memory and to clear some tracking information. This may eliminate some problems that can remain after performing a Restart. Refer to "Turning Off the PC" on page 42. Driver Rollback This Microsoft Windows XP feature is part of the Windows Installer program used with the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 125
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 discs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs or DVD; see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 96. Quick Start Guide 95 Recover y - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 126
of this recovery partition onto CDs or DVDs. 4 Then, if you would like to make extra space available on your hard drive, you can delete the recovery partition using a special software tool. 5 Do not delete your hard drive partition unless you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. 96 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 127
Recovery 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Guide 97 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 128
you experience any problem. The recovery discs 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 discs set contains the operating system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the PC at the - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 129
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-DVD Creator. The creator window appears. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you make it. Store - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 130
Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 4 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools. 5 Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. Follow the onscreen instructions. System Restore Warning: Try System Restore before using the HP System Recovery program. If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 131
. 5 Choose Hewlett-Packard. 6 Choose HP Pavilion PC Tools. 7 Click HP Application Recovery. 8 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 9 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions. 11 Repeat - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 132
removable disc. 102 HP Pavilion home PC The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on the hard disk that stores an image of the original software. Note: The System Recovery image is in a partition area of the hard drive and takes up part of the total drive space. This disk space - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 133
all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Hewlett-Packard, choose HP Pavilion PC Tools, and click HP PC System Recovery. 3 Wait until the System Recovery window appears, asking Do you - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 134
drivers, and the operating system without affecting any data files that you may have created since purchasing this PC. Some data files may be difficult to find after the System Recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk drive files before performing a System Recovery. 104 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 135
function 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 discs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 136
must answer a few questions. 10 Complete the registration process, and then reconnect all peripheral devices. 11 Reinstall software not originally installed on the PC by the factory. 12 Copy data files that you saved on the backup CD or diskette you made to your hard disk. 106 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 137
of the hard drive; this disk space is not available for your use. Refer to "Using HP Recovery Tools CD" on page 99 for information to make the disk space available. The partition: Houses a backup version of the operating system and the programs included with the PC. Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 138
1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs, if present. 4 Click the program, and then click the Change/Remove button. 5 Click OK when the confirmation window opens. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each program you want to remove. 7 Click Close. 108 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 139
an icon onto the desktop. Using the Disk Cleanup utility 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Accessories. 4 Choose System Tools. 5 Click Disk Cleanup. Wait for the calculations to complete. 6 Select the files you want to delete, and click OK, and then click Yes. Quick Start Guide 109 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 140
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 101. 110 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 141
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, 101 country/region code warning, 78 112 HP Pavilion home PC country/region codes for DVD, 77 creating a DVD, 79 creating CD with RecordNow, 71 creating recovery discs, 96, 98 creating Recovery Tools CD, 99 D desktop, xix removing icons, 109 desktop tour, xxv device not working, 86 disconnecting - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 143
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buttons, 30 troubleshooting, 89 types of buttons, 26 keyboard buttons for CD or DVD, 30 keyboard keys alphanumeric, 22 arrow, 23 edit, 23 function, 22 numeric, 24 L language choose during first startup, 6 logging off, 11 114 HP Pavilion home PC M manuals, online, 4, 57 memory card reader - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 145
, manual, 43 System Recovery, 93, 95 System Restore, 93, 95 troubleshooting, 85 turning off, 42 turning on, 6 upgrading internal parts, 4 PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program, 98 peripherals, 6 playing DVD movies, 74 disc types, 79 Plug and Play, xiv pointer speed, adjusting, 17 Power button, 6 power - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 146
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technical specifications, 56 technical support, 56 television, viewing PC image on a TV, 38 terminology for DVD, 76 tips, 81 tour desktop, xxv e-mail, xxv Internet, xxv software, xxv Tour Guide, xxv, 80 tours in Help and Support, 13 troubleshooting, xxii, 85 turning off messages from HP, 82 PC, 42 - HP Pavilion 500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide PAV NA/C - Page 148
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