Hp HB4 Manual de usuario

user’s guide

4 user’s guide 5 Connect the modem cable to the telephone line wall jack and to the modem (select models only) on the back of the PC. Refer to “co

94 user’s guide to run system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you want to save onto removabl

index 95 5.1 speakers, 41 56K modem, 9 7-In-1 memory card reader card types, 48 using, 48 A adjusting microphone volume, 45 adjusting speaker volu

96 user’s guide creating a DVD, 60 creating CDs using CD-RW drive, 57, 59 creating CDs using Windows Media Player, 59 creating CDs with RecordNow!

index 97 Easy Internet Sign-up, 33 finding an ISP, 32 keyboard button, 28 organizing destinations, 17 restricting content, 34 searching the, 34 si

98 user’s guide no sound, 74 not working, 81 organizing information, 17 problem turning on, 83 running tests, 37 setting it up, 3 settings, 16 sle

index 99 speakers, 41 multi-channel, 41 special offers, 38 Standby button, 27 standby mode automatic, 13 manual, 12 Start button, 16 Start menu co

setting up your pc 5 computer safety warning WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes pr

6 user’s guide NOTE: PCs use software drivers to control peripheral devices. When you add a Plug and Play (ready to use) peripheral, memory, or ad

setting up your pc 7 pc front The front of your computer has the drives, the On button and hard disk drive activity indicator light. Some PC model

8 user’s guide connecting the modem The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Y

setting up your pc 9 To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line: 1 Plug one end of a modem cable (D) into the modem con

10 user’s guide To connect the Ethernet connector to the network: 1 Plug the network cable into the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the PC.

setting up your pc 11 6 Refer to the following section, “registering your pc,” for information on completing the registration process (select mode

12 user’s guide standby mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into a low-power state and the monitor is blank as if it is turned off. The a

setting up your pc 13 To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold down the

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14 user’s guide making recovery cds/dvds Now is a good time to make your recovery discs; see “creating recovery cds/dvds” on page 88. installing s

learning the basics 15 NOTE: To use your software, you must know how to use the mouse and keyboard. If necessary, see “using the mouse” on page 19

16 user’s guide using the desktop The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Use it to Help and

learning the basics 17 using hp organize software HP Organize software is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favor

18 user’s guide using the all programs menu To find the software programs on your PC: 1 Choose Start. 2 Choose All Programs. organizing your all

learning the basics 19 using pc help & tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special uti

20 user’s guide Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two times in a row. To double-click, you click the button (press it and t

learning the basics 21 switching mouse button functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons: 1 Click the Start button. 2 C

22 user’s guide internet keyboard 1 ll This keyboard enables you to: • Adjust speaker volume. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an establis

learning the basics 23 internet keyboard 3 This keyboard enables you to: • Adjust speaker volume. • Customize the buttons to open programs and

table of contents iii finding answers to commonly asked questions ... 1 safety information ...

24 user’s guide wireless keyboard set A wireless keyboard (B) uses a receiver/transmitter unit (A), instead of a connector cable, to communicate w

learning the basics 25 function keys ll The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. • Pressing F1 displays a Help

26 user’s guide numeric keys ll Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: • When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is

learning the basics 27 NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure Key Icon Feature Description A Stand

28 user’s guide Figure Key Icon Feature Description H Shopping K Sports M Finance N Connect P Search R Chat S E-Mail

learning the basics 29 customizing the buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open differen

30 user’s guide using a printer Refer to the user manual that came with your printer for instructions on connecting and using the printer. Printer

using the internet 31 This chapter discusses the Internet, how to use a browser and e-mail, and how to set up your Internet account. Use the Inter

32 user’s guide The World Wide Web (WWW), also called the Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals, companies, governments, and o

using the internet 33 • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer. Use Easy Internet Sign-up (availab

iv user’s guide using the mouse ...19 scrolling ...

34 user’s guide Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser displays the home Web page. You can go to a different Web site by entering it

using the internet 35 window appears, select the option always allow viewing or allow viewing only this time. To use Content Advisor: 1 Click Star

36 user’s guide sending e-mail messages with outlook express 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and select the E-mail Outlook Express icon. NOTE: You

getting help 37 help and support center Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can fi

38 user’s guide using updates from hp Updates from HP (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important info

getting help 39 re-enabling messages When you re-enable the Updates from HP Service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet,

40 user’s guide online guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To view online manuals for your PC: 1 Type the Support Web

working with sound, pictures, and video 41 using speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. For

42 user’s guide adjusting speaker volume Use the Volume icon on the taskbar to set speaker volume. Then you can adjust the volume using: • The vo

working with sound, pictures, and video 43 Connect speaker plugs for: 2 Speaker Mode 4/4.1 Speaker Mode 6/5.1 Speaker Mode To PC connector Conne

table of contents v using a microphone ...44 adjusting microphon

44 user’s guide 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker system, and then click Apply. NOTE: To test the

working with sound, pictures, and video 45 6 Click the Advanced button in the Microphone column. If you do not see the Advanced button, select Opt

46 user’s guide working with digital images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly t

working with sound, pictures, and video 47 Tab or button Description My Images tab A user-friendly tool in which you can easily find, view, man

48 user’s guide about the 7-in-1 memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital

working with sound, pictures, and video 49 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The in-use light (A) on the card reader lights, a

50 user’s guide 2-slot memory card reader CompactFlash I/IIFGA Card Insert Into 2-slot reader CompactFlash type I media Receptacle edge (holes

working with sound, pictures, and video 51 handling cds/dvds To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines: • Return the disc to the case whe

52 user’s guide 4 Close the disc tray by: • Gently pushing the tray into the PC. Or • Clicking the close/open button on the control panel for

working with sound, pictures, and video 53 using the diskette (floppy) drive The diskette (floppy) drive is available on select model PCs. If your

vi user’s guide troubleshooting ... 73 using application recovery and sy

54 user’s guide To play a music CD: 1 Insert the music CD into the drive. • The MusicMatch Jukebox window opens. If the Audio CD wizard window op

working with sound, pictures, and video 55 For more information on this software, refer to the online Help within the Windows Media Player: Click

56 user’s guide You may want to start WinDVD and adjust the settings before inserting the disc and starting the movie. To start WinDVD without a d

working with sound, pictures, and video 57 WARNING: You can change countries/regions only five times before the country/region code locks and be

58 user’s guide creating a music cd RecordNow! creates closed session music CDs, which means you must record all music files on one CD in one reco

working with sound, pictures, and video 59 creating (burning) music cds with windows media player NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and d

60 user’s guide 4 Click My Computer in the Other Places list and then double-click the disc drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc into the

working with sound, pictures, and video 61 connecting to a tv set To use your TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using o

62 user’s guide NOTE: The S-video adapter cable is only needed if there is no composite video jack on the back of the PC. 3 To have sound come fr

working with sound, pictures, and video 63 disabling the tv option When you want to disconnect the TV from your PC, you may need to disable the T

finding answers to commonly asked questions 1 In this User’s Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Connecting to

64 user’s guide storing cds, dvds, or memory To store CDs and DVDs, open the bay cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spi

working with sound, pictures, and video 65 3 Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the p

66 user’s guide 4 Connect the cables to the device and place it on top of the chassis (G). Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 139

working with sound, pictures, and video 67 1 Open the bay cover (A on page 64). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover a

68 user’s guide 5 Put the new cover on the cover hinges (P). Close the cover over the DockSpot. hp dvd writer & cd-writerexpansion / bayhp pa

taking care of your pc 69 protecting your pc from power surges Power surges, for example voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause sof

70 user’s guide The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period af

taking care of your pc 71 viewing the amount of used and free disk space 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Performance

72 user’s guide removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to an unused icons folder. CAUTI

troubleshooting 73 For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your PC, refer to the following pages for possible

2 user’s guide safety information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no di

74 user’s guide audio Symptom Problem Solution Volume is muted. Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the mute feature is turned on.

troubleshooting 75 cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Symptom Problem Solution Disc is upside down in the drive tray. Reinsert the disc

76 user’s guide cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive (continued) Symptom Problem Solution Problem with disc. • Make sure the disc is cle

troubleshooting 77 diskette (floppy) drive (select models only) (continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette is full or the file is too big. Use

78 user’s guide hard disk drive Symptom Problem Solution PC seems to be locked up and not responding. Program in use has stopped responding to c

troubleshooting 79 hardware installation (continued) Symptom Problem Solution New device does not work. Cannot install new device driver. You mu

80 user’s guide internet access Symptom Problem Solution Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly. Verify Internet setting

troubleshooting 81 keyboard and mouse Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard connector is not properly connected. Turn off the PC by using the mouse,

82 user’s guide keyboard and mouse (continued) Symptom Problem Solution The optical sensor uses the pattern of the surface to track the position

troubleshooting 83 power Symptom Problem Solution PC is not securely connected to an external power source. Ensure that cables connecting the PC

setting up your pc 3 putting your pc together Follow the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates r

84 user’s guide miscellaneous Symptom Problem Solution PC date and time display is incorrect. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be repla

using application recovery and system recovery 85 The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If you

86 user’s guide • System Restore This Microsoft Windows XP feature creates a restore point where it records the PC settings at that time and da

using application recovery and system recovery 87 For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3. Problem/St

88 user’s guide creating recovery cds/dvds 1 You can recover (bring back) the operating system and programs that were included on your hard drive

using application recovery and system recovery 89 using recovery cd-dvd creator Make recovery CDs or DVDs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery

90 user’s guide using the recovery tools cd Your PC allows you to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. After you make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD, y

using application recovery and system recovery 91 to start system restore: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Choose All Progr

92 user’s guide system recovery When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may w

using application recovery and system recovery 93 starting system recovery if the pc is not responding 1 Turn off the PC. If necessary, press and