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Page 2: ...prietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company Home Products Division P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 Printed in the USA Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 1998 All rights reserved Hewlett Packard is a registered t...

Page 3: ...stem 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Turning Off Your Computer 26 Suspending Your Computer 27 Using the Keyboard 28 Using the Mouse 30 Using Headphones 31 Working with Diskettes 32 Using the CD ROM Drive 34 Using the Modem 36 Chapter 3 Discovering Your Software 37 Learning about the Windows Desktop 38 Finding Your Preinstalled Software 41 Finding Files 42 Adding Software 43 Deleting Software 43 Get...

Page 4: ...ernet 49 Sending and Receiving E Mail 50 Using the HP Message Board 51 Terms and Conditions of the Free Internet Access 53 Removing the Channel Bar 54 Sending and Receiving Faxes 55 Glossary 57 Regulatory and Safety Information 63 FCC Regulatory and Safety Information 63 Declaration of Conformity 67 Additional Safety Information 68 Index 71 ...

Page 5: ...Your Computer 1 Chapter 1 covers the following topics Turning your computer on for the first time Preparing your work environment Positioning yourself properly Positioning your computer components 1 Preparing to Use Your Computer ...

Page 6: ...ng up your PC As part of this final setup you will see a roadmap that points out and describes several important icons on your desktop Note It is important to register with HP so that you can be notified of changes and updates for your HP Pavilion PC Note Your screen may look slightly different from the one shown here If Your System Is Not Working If any of your system components are not working p...

Page 7: ...sible For more information on RSI you may wish to consult About Repetitive Strain Injury on page 4 Please study the recommendations offered here and consult the Information Sources listed on page 24 Included there are references to relevant parts of international standards regulations and guidelines such as ISO 9241 and the European Community Display Screen Equipment directive You may also wish to...

Page 8: ...s and forearms This literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase the chance of such injury commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury What is RSI Repetitive Strain Injury RSI also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body such as muscles nerves or tendons become irritated or inflamed RSI has...

Page 9: ...tions such as rheumatoid arthritis obesity and diabetes may predispose some people to this type of injury What can I do to avoid RSI Some people who use computers may experience physical discomfort during their use This discomfort may be a symptom of a repetitive strain injury Properly setting up and using computing equipment can help to minimize your chances of experiencing this discomfort Well d...

Page 10: ...g work surface and lighting arrangements You or both you and your employer can best determine your specific needs Your Workspace Sufficient workspace should be available to allow you to set up your equipment in a convenient comfortable arrangement The work environment should be as quiet and free of distraction as possible For better eye comfort you should avoid reflective coverings on the ceiling ...

Page 11: ...e to air conditioning or heater vents To prevent muscle stiffness you must have enough space to move around and vary your position Try not to remain in one position for extended periods of time Your Chair It s very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting position and offers the following features A stable base such as five legs with casters Make sure the casters are designed for t...

Page 12: ...th forward minimum of 5 degrees and backward minimum of 10 degrees If the chair has an adjustable seat pan inclining the seat slightly forward will transfer some of the pressure from the spine to the thighs and feet This will relieve pressure on your back A curved seat edge The front of the seat should be curved and finished in a waterfall edge An adjustable back support in both height and forward...

Page 13: ... your chair properly adjusted and your feet firmly on the floor adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the floor when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input device If possible choose a work surface with cable management capabilities This will keep your cables and wires orderly off the floor and out of your way It s also best to choose a non reflective work...

Page 14: ...utions Work Environment Specifications For better eye comfort in your work environment you should avoid reflective surface coverings The ceiling walls and floors should have a medium level of reflectance approximately 75 percent 40 percent and 30 percent respectively Try to avoid excessive contrast between the screen and its surroundings The work environment should be as quiet and free of distract...

Page 15: ...the work surface If the surface has a kneehole it should be at least 58 cm 23 inches wide 65 cm 25 5 inches high and 60 cm 24 inches deep Recommended lighting levels are between 300 and 500 lux 30 to 50 foot candles Values over 1000 lux 100 foot candles are considered to be too bright For work on the screen 300 lux 30 foot candles is enough for most work When documents are to be read 500 lux 50 fo...

Page 16: ...eyboard mouse or trackball They should not be bent sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Your feet should rest flat on the floor If necessary use a footrest but double check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly before getting a footrest Head Your head sho...

Page 17: ...ions that follow will help you achieve this Note that these recommendations apply only to the use of HP desktop computers or HP notebook computers that are used with a full size keyboard monitor and mouse Your HP Monitor It is important that your monitor screen be clean and positioned correctly to improve readability and help you work comfortably Glare high contrast reflections dirt and dust will ...

Page 18: ...n forward may help If this adjustment is not sufficient it may be necessary to change either the position of the monitor on your work surface or the location of your work surface If reflection or glare is still a problem find out where it is coming from Common sources of glare are overhead lights windows or reflections from shiny surfaces including pictures or even bright clothing See if there is ...

Page 19: ...cker If the image on your screen is not stable the monitor may require repair or adjustment When possible use a program that has a simple user interface such as easily identifiable icons and pull down menus Also screen information should be displayed in a structured and well organized way Monitor use specifications When viewing your monitor your head should not be tilted more than 15 degrees forwa...

Page 20: ...es as the screen and as close to the monitor as possible to prevent neck twisting Some users prefer a document holder mounted to the monitor while others prefer the document holder positioned between the screen and keyboard If the primary task is to view documents rather than using the monitor the document holder may be placed directly in front of the keyboard with the monitor slightly to the side...

Page 21: ... you while you are using your system Because HP keyboards vary in depth you ll want to be sure that your work surface or keyboard tray has sufficient room to accommodate your model The keyboard tray should be wide enough to hold both the keyboard and mouse or trackball 66 to 71 cm 26 to 28 inches Your HP keyboard may have a kickstand that can be opened or closed to raise or lower the keyboard angl...

Page 22: ...ur hands are in a neutral position when you use your keyboard This means that your forearms wrists and hands should be in a straight line The keyboard has a low profile to help prevent excessive bending of your wrists while typing Literature suggests that you should not bend your wrists sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down Keep your wrists straight by moving your entire hand and forearm ove...

Page 23: ... rotate the ball on a trackball or spaceball keep it in a relaxed natural shape and maintain a neutral posture in your hand wrist and forearm Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers over it Keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose Do not grip the mouse tightly It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons or scroll wheel on your mouse scrolling mouse trackb...

Page 24: ...e to keep your mouse and trackball clean Regular removal of accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist motions Headphones and Speakers Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise always turn down the volume before connecting headphones or speakers to your HP equipment...

Page 25: ... frequently used equipment is within easy reach For example if you are primarily using the keyboard place it directly in front of you not to the side If you are primarily using the mouse place it in front of your hand or arm If you are using both a mouse and keyboard place them both at the same work surface height and close together If a palm rest is used the height should be flush with the front ...

Page 26: ...lbows close to your sides less than 20 degrees away from your body Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Make sure there is sufficient room under the work surface for your legs Feet If after adjusting your chair you cannot rest your feet comfortably on the floor use a footrest preferably one that can be adjuste...

Page 27: ... muscle stiffness For example alternating between keyboarding reading writing filing and moving around in your work environment helps you maintain a relaxed posture Occasionally stretch the muscles in your hands arms shoulders neck and back You should stretch at least as often as you take brief task breaks at least once every hour Discomfort may be alleviated by using alternative ergonomic designs...

Page 28: ...as it Affects Head Position and Neck Muscle Tension Ergonomics 39 4 593 610 8 International Standards Organization ISO 9241 Ergonomic Requirements for Office Work with Visual Display Terminals VDTs Geneva Switzerland 1992 9 Putz Anderson V Cumulative Trauma Disorders A Manual for Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Limbs 1988 10Sanders M and McCormick E Human Factors in Engineering and Design 19...

Page 29: ...5 Chapter 2 covers the following topics Turning the computer on and off Suspending your computer Using the keyboard Using the mouse Using headphones Working with diskettes Using the CD ROM drive Using the modem 2 Exploring Your System ...

Page 30: ...one way to turn off your computer correctly To turn off the computer 1 Exit all software programs To close programs click X in the upper right corner of each window 2 Click Start on the taskbar 3 Click Shut Down last item on the menu 4 In the dialog box make sure Shut down is selected 5 Click Yes 6 Turn off your display Caution Pressing the computer s On button when software is running could corru...

Page 31: ...u use your computer any applications folders and documents that were open before you suspended the computer will be ready and waiting for you With Suspend you can save electricity without having to wait for your PC to go through the normal startup routine when you turn on the computer Suspend also allows faxes to come through to your computer and enables your PC to automatically retrieve your e ma...

Page 32: ...vorite programs Note If your keyboard is not working properly see Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the Getting Help guide Special Keyboard Buttons Internet Press this button to launch the Internet browser of your choice For more information on connecting to the Internet see page 48 This button can be reconfigured to launch any application see Reconfiguring Keyboard Buttons on page 29 Note The Internet...

Page 33: ...formation and Internet To reconfigure the buttons 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Select Settings 3 Click Control Panel 4 Double click the Keyboard icon in Control Panel 5 Click the Keyboard Manager tab 6 In the window that appears click the button you want to configure 7 Select an application from the list or click Browse to find an application yourself 8 Change the label to reflect the new applic...

Page 34: ... can use your mouse to choose commands from the menus and select items on the screen To move the mouse pointer just slide the mouse on your desk in the direction you want to move the pointer the mouse pointer will move on the screen in the same direction Mouse pads are not required but they do provide a clean flat surface Once you have pointed to an item with the mouse you can select the item by t...

Page 35: ...re or any of the other games included with your computer Note If your mouse is not working properly see Chapter 2 Troubleshooting of the Getting Help guide Using Headphones Your right HP Pavilion speaker is equipped with a standard mini 3 5mm headphone jack This jack supports most portable headphones If you would like to use headphones equipped with the larger 25 inch phone jack inexpensive adapte...

Page 36: ... drive To insert a diskette into the drive 1 Hold the diskette by the label with the label facing up 2 Insert the diskette into the drive with the metal plate going into the drive first 3 Push the diskette into the drive until you hear a click To remove the diskette press the button underneath the drive Be sure to remove the diskette before shutting down your computer if a diskette is in the drive...

Page 37: ...oom temperature Formatting Diskettes Before you can use a diskette it must be formatted or initialized Most diskettes come preformatted check the box or diskette label to see if the diskettes are already formatted If they are not formatted you will need to format them yourself To format a diskette 1 Insert the diskette in the drive 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 3 Click don t d...

Page 38: ...drive 3 Remove the CD from its case holding onto the disc s edges only 4 With the label facing up gently place the disc in the tray 5 Press the button under the CD ROM The disc tray glides back inside the computer Caring for CDs As with diskettes CDs require special handling so that you don t lose important information Follow these tips Return CDs to their protective cases when you are finished us...

Page 39: ...rive 2 Double click the Preinstalled Software icon on your desktop 3 Scroll the Preinstalled Software window until you locate the program you want to start 4 Double click the CD title you wish to play Playing MPEG Videos MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group videos can be on CDs files downloaded from the Internet satellite transmissions or files on a diskette Your computer supports the MPEG 1 standard...

Page 40: ...on page 50 Send and receive faxes see Sending and Receiving Faxes on page 55 Note For online documentation on your modem go to the Pavilion Library in the HP Support Center Even though your modem is capable of downloading at 56Kbps using K56flex technology your online or Internet Service Provider may not operate at this speed or support this technology Please check with your service provider for i...

Page 41: ...Chapter 3 covers the following topics Learning about your Windows desktop Finding your preinstalled software Finding files Adding and deleting software Getting help from the HP Support Center Getting software help 3 Discovering Your Software ...

Page 42: ...38 Getting Started Learning about the Windows Desktop After you turn on your computer and the operating system loads the Windows desktop appears ...

Page 43: ...The Easy Internet Access icon allows you to choose from three Web browsers and then connect to the Internet See Browsing the Internet on page 49 Preinstalled Software The Preinstalled Software folder contains descriptions of all the software that came with your HP Pavilion PC Y ou can also launch applications from this folder See Finding Your Preinstalled Software on page 41 Personal Guide This ic...

Page 44: ... easy access to a variety of on screen tutorials and short demos that will help you get up and running quickly with your new computer Start Personal Guide by double clicking its icon on the Windows desktop To explore a Personal Guide category click its button in the Personal Guide window Descriptions of the Personal Guide categories are listed on the following page ...

Page 45: ...emo summarizing the benefits of the Internet If you sign up for a free Internet access trial you can access your browser directly from here In Case of a Problem T akes you directly to the HP Support Center so that you can get help with your HP Pavilion PC software or hardware Finding Your Preinstalled Software Your HP Pavilion PC comes with a number of preinstalled software programs for your conve...

Page 46: ...ur window may show different software icons Finding Files To find documents or folders on your computer 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Select Find 3 Click Files or Folders 4 Type all or part of the name of the document or folder 5 Click Find Now The magnifying glass animation means the search is in progress If there are any matches a list of files appears 6 Double click the document or folder to o...

Page 47: ...ogram is installed it appears in the Programs section of the Start menu Deleting Software There are a number of ways to remove programs from your hard disk Some programs come with their own uninstall utility which you use to remove the program You can also buy uninstall utilities that remove any program from your hard disk Or you can use the Add Remove Programs utility located in the Control Panel...

Page 48: ...maintenance tools in one convenient location To go to the Support Center choose HP Support Center in the Start menu or double click the icon on the desktop Note You can configure your Information button to launch HP Support Center See Reconfiguring Keyboard Buttons on page 29 Descriptions of HP Support Center options are listed in the following table ...

Page 49: ...asked are listed and answered here Subjects range from modems to the Internet to MS DOS and more Check here if you have a question about your computer System Maintenance Here you find system tools to clean up your hard disk and remove viruses Technical Support Find information about your technical support options here Getting Software Help If you are having trouble learning a new software program ...

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Page 51: ...ld 47 Chapter 4 covers the following topics Connecting to the Internet Signing up for Internet access Browsing the Internet Sending and receiving e mail Using the HP Message Board Sending and receiving faxes 4 Communicating with the World ...

Page 52: ...P Pavilion PC owners Signing Up for Internet Access If you haven t yet signed up for your free Internet access 1 Double click the Easy Internet Access icon on your desktop or press the Internet button on your keyboard 2 Watch the interactive demo to acquaint yourself with the Web and see how to use e mail 3 Click Sign Up to register for your free Internet access trial 4 Follow the instructions on ...

Page 53: ... electronic mail Kids Internet Browser HP s customized browser designed especially for children It offers e mail services and access to fun Web sites Microsoft Internet Explorer a traditional Web browser For e mail services you will need to configure Microsoft Outlook Express Each time you connect to the Internet you can select which browser you want to use or you can create a customized icon that...

Page 54: ...r type in the Web addresses Another way to browse the Internet is to use the browser s Search button to hunt for all references to a specific word or phrase on the Web Sending and Receiving E Mail The specific steps for sending and receiving e mail depend on which mail program you are using The procedures below are for the Easy Internet Access browser To go to the Easy Internet Access browser e ma...

Page 55: ...ad its contents When you are finished sending and receiving e mail click the Close e mail button Using the HP Message Board After you sign up for the Easy Internet Access you have access to the HP Message Board This is your own personal space where you can post messages and photos for others to view It s a place where you can share Your latest holiday photos Personalized notes Fun greetings And mu...

Page 56: ...osted a confirmation will be sent to you Posting takes approximately 5 10 minutes Sharing Your Message Board Once you receive confirmation that your message has been posted successfully send e mail to your friends and give them the Web address and password of your Message Board so they can view your postings You can find the Web address and password in the confirmation e mail that was sent to you ...

Page 57: ...responsible for any additional phone toll charges from the phone company that are incurred when you call from your home or office to the nearest access number When selecting a local access number please remember that calling a number within your area code does not guarantee the call is free Please check with your phone carrier to make sure the number you have selected is considered a local call in...

Page 58: ...net Explorer 4 0 to connect with your ISP If you don t plan on using the Channel bar in the near future you may want to remove it from the desktop To remove the Channel bar from the desktop 1 Right click an empty area of the desktop 2 Choose Active Desktop and then Customize my Desktop 3 Turn off the Internet Explorer Channel Bar option 4 Click OK Note If you later decide you want to use the Chann...

Page 59: ...the Preinstalled Software folder on your desktop and scroll the window until you find QuickLink III 2 To start the program double click QuickLink III 3 Click Quick Fax on the QuickLink III main window toolbar The Message Manager appears 4 Type the appropriate address and subject information in the fax header 5 Type the message body in the QuickFax Note area 6 Click Send Fax Faxing a file using sof...

Page 60: ...II program is running in an open or minimized window Note To see if you have received any faxes look at the status bar at the bottom of the QuickLink III window To view and print a fax 1 In QuickLink III click View Fax on the toolbar 2 Double click the name of the fax that you want to view 3 Click the Print button to print the fax on the selected printer ...

Page 61: ...rting your computer while the power is on is called a warm boot Browser A program that allows you to view Web pages and search for information on the Internet Byte Represents a letter or character in a computer file or memory A byte contains eight bits C CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory A circular disc that stores a large amount of information data or music Central Processing Unit CPU The micr...

Page 62: ...en store as a separate file Double Click Pressing a mouse button twice in rapid succession Unless specified assume the left mouse button Drag and Drop A two step process Drag by pressing and holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse Drop by releasing the mouse button to place an item in a specific location on the screen Drive Bay The space that a disk drive sits in DVD Digital Video Dis...

Page 63: ...presents a program or a document Selecting an icon launches a program or opens a document Internet A group of computers able to communicate with each other through connections over the telephone lines or other means such as satellite infrared or direct cables ISP Internet Service Provider A business that provides access to the Internet usually on a subscription basis By dialing the ISP with a mode...

Page 64: ... Access Memory and add in cards Mouse A device that allows you to move your cursor and to point and click icons and menu options MPEG A type of computer movie format MS DOS The Microsoft Disk Operating System My Computer Offers a way to view the contents of a single folder on a drive Lets you manage the files on your computer Multimedia Refers to software presented in a combination of forms graphi...

Page 65: ...amera Also known as the COM port Software Applications or programs that run on your computer Start button A button on the Windows taskbar that displays the Windows main menu Suspend mode A power saving feature that you can select when you aren t going to be using your computer for awhile T Task Another term for an open program or folder Taskbar Usually located at the bottom of the Windows desktop ...

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Page 67: ...s equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit differe...

Page 68: ...OC jack required RJ 11C d The FCC Registration Number Items b and c are indicated on the label The ringer equivalence number REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line In most areas the sum of the RENs on any one line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should...

Page 69: ...ay give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment The user should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Warning Users should not attempt to make such...

Page 70: ... PCs and monitors marked with the Energy Star logo comply with the U S Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency For information on changing power management features refer to Using the BIOS Setup Program in the Getting Help guide ...

Page 71: ...complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC including 93 68 EEC the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC including 93 68 EEC 1 The Product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett Packard Personal Computer peripherals 2 This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two...

Page 72: ...g your computer cover Attention Debrancher la carte modem du reseau telephonique lors de l installation les couvercles de l appareil hote sont enleves Warnings 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 You must disconnect all power cords telecommunications links networks and ...

Page 73: ... conducteur mais ne les posez jamais sur leur emballage Pour plus de sécurité débranchez toujours le système de sa source d alimentation de tout système de télécommunications comme les lignes téléphoniques des réseaux et des modems avant d exécuter l une des procédures décrites dans ce chapitre Si vous ne respectez pas ces consignes vous risquez de vous blesser et de causer des dommages matériels ...

Page 74: ...océdures de performance autres que ceux spécifiés dans le Guide de l utilisateur de l ordinateur HP Pavilion peut entraîner une exposition à des radiations Afin d éviter une exposition directe au rayon laser ne tentez pas d ouvrir le boîtier du lecteur de CD ROM ou DVD TV Antenna Connectors Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the p...

Page 75: ...f time unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits Warning When installing an outside...

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Page 77: ...n and off 2 26 Control Panel defined 58 D deleting software 43 desktop learning about 38 removing Channel bar from 54 Digital Camera Port defined 58 DIMM defined 58 diskettes working with 32 document holders 16 E Easy Internet Access 39 48 49 50 e mail sending and receiving 50 F faxes sending and receiving 55 Suspend mode and 28 finding files 42 formatting diskettes 33 H hardware help 45 headphone...

Page 78: ... 41 problems See your Getting Help guide programs See software Q QuickLink software 55 R receiving e mail 51 receiving faxes 56 registering with HP 2 regulatory information 63 67 removing software 43 repetitive strain injury RSI 3 4 S safety information 21 68 70 screen See monitor sending e mail 51 sending faxes 55 setting up your computer 13 23 shutting down computer 26 software adding new progra...

Page 79: ... 2 26 tutorials 45 U Universal Serial Bus defined 61 V videos playing MPEG 35 volume adjusting 35 W WAV files defined 61 Web browsers See browsers Windows desktop See desktop workspace setting up 6 World Wide Web 27 See also Internet access ...

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