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language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company Home Products Division P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2001. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States of America - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 3
a member of the HP Pavilion home PC family. This "Start Here" section is an overview of some of the valueadded software features and tools available on your HP Pavilion. The rest of this Quick Start Guide gives you more information on how to use your computer. With this guide, you will be able - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 4
Checklist Power cord Modem/telephone cable Speakers The documentation includes: Setup poster This Quick Start Guide Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide Warranty and License Information Support Path card Read first, addenda, or other documents if applicable Microsoft Windows manual My Pavilion - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 5
Start Here Register with HP Register your HP Pavilion home PC with Hewlett-Packard to help us assist you with your technical support needs. Quick Start Guide v - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 6
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, then My Hewlett-Packard Computer. vi HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 7
Here HP Desktop The HP desktop has shortcut icons to make it easy to find the things you need. Click the icon to find out more information. Help and Support HP Tour Guide Easy Internet Sign-up Note: The screen on your computer may not exactly match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide vii - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 8
services Great offers from HP Get help and support when you need it Customize Ticker display Click Start, All Programs, hp center, then hp center again. Get the latest support updates and great Internet deals on shopping, personal finance, music, and entertainment. viii HP Pavilion home PC hp - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 9
computer. Look at the following pages to learn about important software programs and tools available to you. Click All Programs to find HP-specific applications. Help and Support All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 10
Help and Support HP Pavilion information and support Click Start then Help and Support to learn about your computer and get your questions answered. x HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 11
My Hewlett-Packard Computer Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PC Click Start, Help and Support, then My Hewlett-Packard Computer for detailed instructions and information about your HP Pavilion. Quick Start Guide xi Start Here - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 12
HP Instant Support Send a help request Click Start, Help and Support, then HP Instant Support. Run tests yourself, or contact an HP Support Analyst for help via the Internet. Note: HP Instant Support is not available on all models. xii HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 13
Here All Programs Click Start then All Programs to find all the software programs on your computer. Click hp tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide. hp tools All Programs Start button Note: The screen on your computer may not exactly match the screen pictured here. Quick Start Guide xiii - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 14
HP Tour Guide Click Start, All Programs, hp tools, then hp tour guide. Let the HP Tour Guide show you the desktop, My Software Programs, and the basics of the Internet and e-mail. xiv HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 15
computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage. See the Support Path card, also included with the computer documentation, for support telephone numbers. Warranty and License Information HP Pavilion home PC HP Alclibik bilsjd. bisllstyy. support path Wa justib cauntic - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 16
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 Use this - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 17
System For questions about the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, try these sources of information: Help and Support, for onscreen help and troubleshooting (click Start then Help and Support) Microsoft Windows manual, included with the computer documentation packet Quick Start Guide xvii - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 18
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1 Using the Quick Start Guide 5 Setting Up the Computer 7 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 7 Registering with HP 8 Working in Comfort 10 Using the Computer 11 Introducing the Basics 11 Windows Operating System 11 Start Menu 11 HP Center 12 Help and Support 13 Using the Mouse - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 20
Control Panel 49 Using Regional Codes 50 Using HP Tools 51 Getting HP Updates for the PC 53 Informing You of Changes 53 Using HP Center for Updates from HP Messages.....53 Start HP Center 54 Turning Off the HP Center Service 55 Re-enabling the HP Center Service 55 xx HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 21
Problems 57 Troubleshooting 57 Using System Recovery and Application Recovery 65 System Restore 65 System Recovery 65 Application Recovery 66 Running the Partition-Based System Recovery Program 66 Using Application Recovery 67 Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive 68 Displaying Hard Disk - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 22
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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 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 24
not operate the computer with the cover removed. Warning: The power supply is not user- serviceable. To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable. Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 25
le bloc d'alimentation, confiez-le à un technicien pour réparation ou remplacement. Tous les autres composants peuvent être changés ou réparés par l'utilisateur. Introduction Quick Start Guide 3 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 26
et de causer des dommages matériels. Des niveaux de tension dangereux se trouvent à l'intérieur du bloc d'alimentation et du modem de ce produit. 4 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 27
CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to play music, watch movies, or record information on CD discs. 3 Use HP Tools. 3 Save power with standby and hibernation modes. 3 Solve common problems. You can find additional information about the PC in the onscreen Help and Support Center, which is on the computer. Just click - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 28
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poster, 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 in which you purchased the HP Pavilion. If you move to another location, please - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 30
the computer with HP. It's important to register so that you can be notified of changes and updates to the HP Pavilion. This information also assists the HP Customer Care Center if you ever need to call for support. We recommend that you register the HP Pavilion at this time. 8 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 31
HP Pavilion warranty coverage. See the Support Path card, also included with the computer documentation, for support telephone numbers. You can also upgrade your standard factory warranty. For information, please go to www.hp.com/go/hpsupportpack or call 1-888-999-4747. Setup Quick Start Guide - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 32
are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to "Working in Comfort with Your HP Pavilion PC" in the Help and Support Center for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, Help and Support, then My Hewlett-Packard Computer. 0-15˚ 50-70 cm (20-28 inches) 0-15˚ 10 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 33
Basics Using the Computer 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 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 34
on the toolbar. Downloads occur while you are connected to the Internet and your computer is idle. You can read HP Center content even when you are not connected to the Internet. For more information, click the hp center button on the HP Center toolbar and select Help. 12 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 35
3 Click Request Help. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem to Instant Support. When you submit a problem to Instant Support, you communicate over the Internet with an HP Support analyst. The analyst will work with you until the problem is solved. Quick Start Guide 13 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 36
PC includes a mouse. When you move the mouse, its roller ball moves and causes the cursor on the screen to move. Use the mouse on a flat surface. Left button Right button Some computers glass, translucent, or reflective surface. 14 HP Pavilion home PC You can change the configuration of these two - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 37
. 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 15 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 38
show the location of the keys and buttons. The location of keys or buttons on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Alphanumeric keys 16 HP Pavilion home PC The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter. - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 39
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 navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game. Quick Start Guide 17 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 40
on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Web, or provide quick access to specific functions. To find out what each of the special buttons does, see "Buttons" on page 20. 18 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 41
listed. Your keyboard enables you to: 3 Adjust speaker volume. 3 Mute speaker sound. 3 Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to different tracks, and Web sites. 3 Place the PC into standby to save power. 3 Get support information. 3 Find a file or program on the hard drive. 3 Print. 3 Connect USB - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 42
Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons. hp HP My Photo Standby Help At Home Print Center Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail Media Controls Volume Control & Mute Note: Some buttons may be labeled differently on your keyboard. 20 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 43
hp HP Print My Photo Center Shopping Sports 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 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 44
the Volume Up button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume. Turns speaker sound on and off. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox. Can be reconfigured. Operates CD or DVD player: open and connection and have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 22 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 45
3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present. 4 Click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you want to change. The button configuration . 11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. Quick Start Guide 23 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 46
window. The two ways to use the Volume icon are: 1 Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. 2 Drag the Volume slider up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume. 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to close this window. Or 24 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 47
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. Turning Off the Computer You can turn off the computer without pressing any buttons on the computer chassis. 1 Close any open software - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 48
want to use the computer 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 computer into standby is to: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Stand By. 26 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 49
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 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 50
the timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: 3 To turn on auto-standby for the computer, click a time (such as After 30 mins) in a longer time than the system standby timer. 8 Click OK. 28 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 51
and Using the Internet The HP Pavilion home PC comes with everything you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and use the Internet. Your HP Pavilion comes with: 3 Access to the ISPs in your area. Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 52
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 30 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 53
contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period or dot in the URL separates elements within the address general results. If you enter several precise words, you usually get fewer but more specific results. Quick Start Guide 31 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 54
display the Web page. There are also Web sites specifically created for searching the Web. These are called search 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. 32 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 55
telephone line: 1 Plug one end of a modem/telephone cable into the Line connector on the back of the computer. This connector is labeled with either Line or a jack symbol, or is colored red. 2 Plug the other in position 1. Internet Or Telephone Line switch 21 Modem connector Quick Start Guide 33 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 56
providers, click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon found on the desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs. This network connection also allows you to share printers, data, and other devices among your PCs. Note: Your computer may not come with a network interface adapter. 34 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 57
network cable into the RJ-45 port on the network adapter. The port is located on the back of the computer. Note: Do not connect a telephone cable (RJ-11 connector) to the network adapter port (RJ-45). to a 100BaseT port 3 ACT - Lit during network data transfer activity Quick Start Guide 35 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 58
an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has selected service providers to assist you with easier Internet access. Use Easy Internet Sign-up to find the HP service providers and their service availability in your Area Network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). 36 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 59
DSL or a cable Internet connection, contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 2 Open Easy Internet 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 When you are ready, click Select Service to sign up with desktop. Or 3 Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard. - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 60
the Hewlett-Packard Web Site The Hewlett-Packard Web site is dedicated to HP Pavilion home PC owners and to the entire HP product line. There you will find the latest news and information about all of your HP products. You can receive technical support, download software and driver updates, and - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 61
business and personal computing services HP offers. 3 Drivers: Download software and driver updates. 3 Support: Receive technical support and detailed product information such as hardware warranties, specifications, and instruction manuals. 3 HP Store: Buy products, supplies, and accessories online - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 62
software and hardware you may need. If the ISP Provides the Browser Follow the ISP's instructions to download its Web browser and e-mail program and to set up and use your e-mail account. You will then be able to send and receive e-mail each time you connect to your ISP. 40 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 63
address of each recipient. 4 Type the message title in the Subject box. 5 Type your message in the New Message window. 6 Click the Send button on the toolbar when you're finished. 7 If necessary, click the Send/Recv tool on you log on to the Internet and connect to your ISP. Quick Start Guide 41 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 64
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 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 65
is on. 2 Press the Eject button near the drive to eject the disc tray. Note: On some PCs, the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer. Your computer may look different from the ones shown here. Eject button Drive door 3 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding on to the disc - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 66
DVD Note: You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the computer, so make sure you do so before shutting down the computer. 1 Open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the scratch the surface of the CD. 3 Store CDs at room temperature. 44 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 67
Playing Music CDs The HP Pavilion includes MusicMatch Jukebox. This software lets you play music CDs, record digital music files, create music CDs on a CD-Writer drive, organize your digital music into libraries, and - MusicMatch Jukebox keeps the song titles. Everyday Tasks Quick Start Guide 45 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 68
(CD-RW) drive and place a CD in the center of the CD-RW disc tray. 2 Close the disc tray. 3 Click Start on the taskbar. 4 Click My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD Drive icon. From there, you can copy audio or data files to your CDs using the HP RecordNow software program. 46 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 69
recording onto CDs, refer to the help menu in the HP RecordNow program. Playing DVD Movies The DVD drive (select models only) can run software on CD-ROMs . To view the help menu: 1 Insert a DVD disc in the drive. The WinDVD window opens. Or If the program does not automatically open, click Start on - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 70
and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a disc in the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs. 3 Select InterVideo WinDVD. 4 Click InterVideo WinDVD. The WinDVD video window and control panel appear. 48 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 71
next chapter, the previous chapter, or to a specific chapter. A single image in a movie is called it as follows: 1 Right-click anywhere in the video window. 2 Select View. 3 Click Player. The control panel the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 72
DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without regional codes will play on any player or drive in any country. The six major DVD regions are: 3 Region 1: North 3 Region 5: Northwest Asia, North Africa 3 Region 6: China 50 HP Pavilion home PC WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular region - the regional code - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 73
Tools folder on the All Programs menu contains special utilities for HP Pavilion owners. For example, you'll find a utility for displaying system information. This folder also contains the HP Tour Guide. To see the programs in the HP Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 74
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The update message arrives like other HP Center information and may display an alert or a notice that flashes on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. A message always asks for your permission before installing a system update on the PC. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 53 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 76
Programs, select hp center, and then click hp center. The HP Center toolbar displays. For detailed help information, click the hp center button on the HP Center toolbar and choose Help. For a description of a button or area of the toolbar, place the cursor over the toolbar. 54 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 77
enable the HP Center service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs. 3 Click hp center. 4 Click Re-enable hp center. HP Updates Quick Start Guide 55 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 78
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and Support. Problem My computer won't turn on at all. Solution 3 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 diskette drive makes - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 80
to the computer, plugged in, and turned on. 3 Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device. 3 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. 58 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 81
Help Problem The computer (or part of it) doesn't seem to be working. Solution 3 Try restarting the computer as follows: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. 3 If the computer shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the computer: 1 Press and hold - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 82
The adapter cable plugs into the speaker port on the back of the computer. 3 If your speakers have a power button, check whether it is turned on and the power supply is turned on (select models only). 3 Remove the headphone connection. 3 Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume. 3 Press the - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 83
Help Problem When I push one of the special or multimedia Printers and Other Hardware, if present. 4 Click Keyboard. 5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab. 6 Double-click the button you want to change are finished reconfiguring the keyboard. Quick Start Guide 61 - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 84
item into it. (If the light on the front of the monitor is lit, the monitor is getting power.) 3 Check the cable connection between the monitor and the computer. The cable connectors must be pushed in all the way. 3 Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. 62 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 85
housing, and remove lint and dust. 4 Replace the mouse ball, and screw on the cover. 3 The computer might have stopped. Reset the computer by pressing and holding the computer On button until the computer turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. 3 The PC is trying to - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 86
if present. 4 Select America Online, click Change/Remove, and then click Yes when the confirmation window opens. Note: Removing the AOL program will not cancel your account with AOL. The keyboard Print button doesn't work. 3 Some programs do not recognize the Print button. 64 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 87
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 settings. System Restore returns the - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 88
unlikely event that you replace the hard drive, or somehow damage the data in the special recovery partition on the hard drive, you must contact HP Support for help. To contact HP Support, see the Support Path card, included in the computer documentation, for the HP Customer Care Center telephone - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 89
you want to continue with the System Recovery process. 7 Follow the onscreen directions. 8 When the recovery program finishes, click Restart to restart the computer. Using Application Recovery Note: Not all HP Pavilion PC models include the Application Recovery program. 1 Close all applications and - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 90
GB of total disk space. The PC comes with preloaded software programs and a hidden partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive. Note: The system recovery image is in a hidden partition area of the hard drive; this disk space is not available - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 91
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 Space You can free up space on the hard disk by uninstalling programs or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unneeded files. To - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 92
reinstall most programs that came with your PC except the try-and-buy HP Learning Adventure programs. For programs that came on CDs, just reinsert the CD and follow the onscreen instructions. For preinstalled programs, follow the steps "Using Application Recovery" on page 67. 70 HP Pavilion home PC - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 93
37 opening, 37 troubleshooting, 64 Application Recovery, 65, 66, 67 autoscrolling, mouse, 15 available hard disk space checking, 68 increasing, 69 B box contents, iv browsing the Internet, 31 C CD/DVD handling, 44 inserting, 43 keyboard button, 22 opening drive, 43 playing music, 45 removing, 44 CD - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 94
, 41 erased software, 66 error disk, 63 media, 63 Ethernet adapter, connecting, 34 F FAQs, x faxes, standby mode, 26 freeing up hard disk space, 68 H hard disk cleanup, 69 hard disk drive, freeing up space, 68 Help and Support, x opening, 13 72 HP Pavilion home PC Help button, 21 help over the - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 95
, 47 Power button, 7 power management settings, modifying, 28 Print button, 21 problem computer not working, 59 error message, 63 keyboard, 61, 62, 64 monitor, 62 mouse, 63 no sound, 60 printer, 58 troubleshooting, 57 turning on computer, 57 problem resolution HP Instant Support, 13 troubleshooting - HP Pavilion 900 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 96
, xv support updates, viii 74 HP Pavilion home PC support, from HP, xii surface, using mouse on, 14 system testing, xii System Recovery, 65 partition-based, 66 System Restore, 65 system updates, 53 T taskbar, Windows, 11 tips, 53 tour desktop, xiv e-mail, xiv Internet, xiv software, xiv Tour Guide
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