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Page 2: ... use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP This document contains proprietary 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 ...

Page 3: ...omfortable 2 Your System is Working 3 Chapter 2 Starting Out with HP 5 My Software Folder 6 Personal Guide 7 HP Support Center 11 Chapter 3 Operating Your Computer 13 Learning Computer Basics 14 Turning Off Your Computer 15 Suspending Your Computer 16 Using the One Touch Multimedia Keyboard 17 Using the Fax Machine 23 Contents ...

Page 4: ...er 5 Troubleshooting 33 Chapter 6 Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer 51 Connecting Components to Your PC 53 Using Headphones 54 Using Your Computer with Your Stereo System 55 Replacing the Battery 56 Reconfiguring Keyboard Buttons and the Display 59 Adding More Memory 61 Installing Add in Cards 64 Using the BIOS Setup Program 66 FCC Regulatory and Safety Information 69 Declaration of Conformity...

Page 5: ...ng flat surface with enough space to move the mouse around Provide access to the back of the computer and the display during setup Use grounded three prong electrical outlets for the computer and display HP recommends that you also use a power strip with surge protection Place the computer near a phone jack so that you can connect the modem The modem is needed to send and receive faxes and e mail ...

Page 6: ... Comfortable Refer to the manual Working in Comfort With Your HP Computer Equipment which was provided with your HP Pavilion PC for important ergonomic information Note You should take frequent short breaks while using the computer we suggest you take a break after 15 to 20 minutes on the computer Stretch each time you take a break If you experience physical discomfort it may be alleviated by ergo...

Page 7: ...game this procedure will guide you through the steps necessary to register It is important to register with HP so that you can be notified of changes and updates for your HP Pavilion PC After you register online a roadmap points out and describes several important icons on your desktop For further information on Personal Guide and HP Support Center see the next chapter If Your System is Not Workin...

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Page 9: ...ng HP support HP Support Center The HP Support Center provides you with online documentation tutorials diagnostics system tools and answers to frequently asked questions Check your disk for viruses make more room on your hard drive recover lost or damaged HP programs and contact technical support personnel from the HP Support Center An online diagnostic tool SystemWizard will take you through a se...

Page 10: ...ve and run them 1 Double click the My Software folder on your Windows 95 desktop 2 To run a program double click the program s icon in the My Software window Note You can also run all of these preinstalled programs plus any new ones you install from the Windows 95 Programs list To see this list click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar and then choose Programs Note Your window may show different softw...

Page 11: ... access to a variety of on screen tutorials and multimedia 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 95 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 12: ...5 colors choose a screen saver remove icons from the desktop format the taskbar and use Suspend mode In Case of a Problem Takes you directly to the HP Support Center so that you can get any additional questions answered Take Me to the Internet Launches a demo summarizing the benefits of the Internet If you sign up for a free Internet access trial you can access your browser directly from here Seve...

Page 13: ...es on the Web Free Internet access for up to 50 hours E mail is included and no credit card is needed To launch the custom browser press the Internet button on the keyboard or double click the Internet Access icon on your desktop You can then watch an interactive demo that will acquaint you with the Web and show you how to use e mail When you re ready click Sign Up to register for your free Intern...

Page 14: ...with your HP Pavilion PC The custom browser provides direct links to popular sites on the Web helps you search the Web for specific topics lets you send and receive e mail and more Even if you already have an Internet service provider and an e mail address you can still use the browser provided Simply select this option during the sign up process The HP At Home owners Web site is located at http w...

Page 15: ... Support Center is the place to go Your support options online documentation tutorials and system maintenance tools have been grouped in this 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 Descriptions of HP Support Center options are listed on the following page ...

Page 16: ...ftware manuals also found under Software Help and your modem guide are found here Tutorials Learn skills that range from creating software shortcuts to changing the color of your screen background by taking the short lessons found here Common Questions Common questions that HP Support Center personnel are frequently asked are listed and answered here Subjects range from modems to the Internet to M...

Page 17: ...your HP Pavilion PC are covered in this chapter Learning computer basics Turning off your computer Suspending your computer Using the one touch multimedia keyboard Using the Intel Connect phone and answering machine Using the fax machine 3 Operating Your Computer ...

Page 18: ...use Solitaire or any of the games that came with your computer are a great way to practice pointing and clicking How Windows 95 works An online manual called ABCs of Windows 95 covers the basics of this operating system To see ABCs of Windows 95 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click HP Pavilion Library 3 Click Online Books 4 Click ABCs of Windows 95 Common computer terms...

Page 19: ...n the upper right corner of each window 2 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar 3 Click Shut Down last item on the menu 4 Click Yes 5 Turn off your display Caution Pressing the computer s power button when software is running could corrupt your files Note If your system is frozen and won t respond to the mouse or keyboard you can t use Shut Down In this case reset the computer by pressing the powe...

Page 20: ...rieve your e mail messages and download information from the World Wide Web if you have programmed your computer to do so To suspend the computer 1 Press the Suspend button on the front of the computer The screen goes dark and the computer goes into Suspend mode 2 When you want to use your computer again just start to use the keyboard or mouse or press the Suspend button The screen display will re...

Page 21: ...d your computer to save power while you aren t using it Get support information Start and stop your CD or DVD player skip to different tracks and eject the disk Start a demo about your computer Attach headphones Keyboard Buttons Knobs and Controls Volume This knob increases and decreases the volume for your entire computer system Note that the knob can be turned indefinitely even after maximum sou...

Page 22: ... for connection instructions Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Shortcut 3 Each of the three shortcut keys is pre set to start a particular software program Shortcut 3 is the Pavilion demo but you can change these settings For directions on changing the program connected to a shortcut key see page 59 Suspend Press this key when your computer won t be used for a while but you don t want to turn it off Pressing ...

Page 23: ...ess the Mute button If you want to affect only one specific sound and not the whole system double click the Volume icon on the screen Here you can change individual sound levels Using the Intel Connect Phone and Answering Machine Your computer can function as both a telephone and an answering machine You can Make calls by clicking Address Book entries Put callers on hold and let them listen to on ...

Page 24: ...ck Online Books 4 Click Intel Connect To start the Intel Connect tutorial 1 Start Intel Connect 2 Click the Intel Connect icon located in the upper left corner directly above the phone 3 Select View Tutorial Making a Phone Call 1 Press the Phone key on your multimedia keyboard The phone receiver opens The first time you run Intel Connect you answer setup questions and make your answering machine s...

Page 25: ...ne again to hang up Receiving a Phone Call Intel Connect must be running for you to receive a call That is the program must be running in an open or minimized window When a call comes in you hear the ring from the speakers and the status message on your screen says Ringing The CALL button changes to a flashing ANSWER indicating an incoming call Press the Phone button on the keyboard to answer the ...

Page 26: ...e Intel Connect main window Leave this program running and go ahead with your other computer activities Note If you want the answering machine to pick up calls without any ringing click DND Do Not Disturb on the Intel Connect main window Playing Messages If you have messages on your answering machine the Messages light blinks on the keyboard To hear your messages press the Messages button next to ...

Page 27: ...ntel Connect manual Using the Fax Machine This section explains how to send a fax Refer to the Intel Connect manual for instructions on Entering names in the Address Book Sending a fax to a listing in the Address Book Selecting a fax cover page Printing a fax Forwarding a fax To access the Intel Connect manual 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click HP Pavilion Library 3 C...

Page 28: ...age Manager appears 3 In the subject box type the subject of the fax 4 Click To 5 Click Unlisted and then fill in the name and fax number in the unlisted dialog box 6 In the Description field choose Fax 7 To include your default cover page click Include Cover Page 8 Click OK to return to the Message Manager window 9 Click Message 10 Click Send Faxing a file using software programs Software program...

Page 29: ...ftware programs also called applications You ll learn about Running software programs Using documents and folders Adding new software programs to your computer Removing programs from your computer Removing icons from the Windows 95 desktop Running MS DOS 4 Running Programs and Creating Files ...

Page 30: ...k the My Software folder on your Windows 95 desktop 2 Click an icon to see its description 3 To run a program double click the program s icon in the My Software window Note You can also run all of these preinstalled programs plus any new ones you install from the Windows 95 Programs list To see this list click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar and then choose Programs Using Documents and Folders Not...

Page 31: ... and save it again you don t have to go through the steps again The document is updated when you click Save If you want to make a separate copy of the document click Save As instead of Save in step 2 and type a new name For more instructions complete the tutorial Managing Your Computer in Personal Guide Creating Folders To create folders 1 Go to the place in which you want the folder to appear on ...

Page 32: ...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 open it 7 For more instructions complete the online tutorial Managing Your Computer in Personal Guide Moving Documents and Folders To move files just drag them from one location to another To dra...

Page 33: ...grams 6 Click Install 7 Follow the on screen directions Once a new program is installed it appears in the Programs section of the Start menu Note If you do not install programs with an install utility or the Add Remove Programs utility you won t be able to remove the programs properly later Merely deleting a program icon will not remove all of the program files Removing Programs from Your Computer...

Page 34: ...ing Icons from the Windows 95 Desktop There are two types of icons and they are removed differently Shortcut icons These are identified by an arrow in the lower left corner of the icon You can drag them to the Recycle Bin Icons created by installing new programs are shortcuts Program icons Some icons such as the Microsoft Recycle Bin and My Computer icons are not removable Some icons such as the I...

Page 35: ...ck the box to deselect it the check mark should disappear 9 Click OK 10 Click Yes to restart the computer Running MS DOS Some software requires MS DOS To use MS DOS 1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down You are offered several options 3 Choose Restart computer in MS DOS mode 4 Click Yes You are now in MS DOS at the Windows directory level Type CD C and then press Enter to get t...

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Page 37: ...lion Recovery CD s Fixing Common Problems This section lists problems you might experience when using your computer The problem is listed first followed by the solution Check to see whether your problem is listed The list is in alphabetical order For example if your Windows 95 taskbar has disappeared check under W for Windows and then find the problem My taskbar disappeared General problems are li...

Page 38: ...ring 3 Choose either Answer as a voice mail system or Answer as an answering machine Answering machine The answering machine grabs calls before I can answer the phone Increase the number of rings before Intel Connect automatically answers 1 From the Intel Connect main window click Setup 2 Click Ringing 3 Enter a higher number in the Auto answer ring count box Make sure that the DND Do Not Disturb ...

Page 39: ... sound level 1 Double click the Volume icon located in the lower right corner of your screen 2 Adjust the slide control Make sure that the Volume Controls are set at least halfway Answering machine I can t hear messages as they are played back Make the following adjustments Make sure that the mute feature is not on Press the keyboard Mute button until Mute Off appears on the screen Turn up the Vol...

Page 40: ... not play in a CD player To play a DVD you must have a special DVD player Display My display doesn t work even though the computer appears to work Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the display Make sure that the display is turned on it has its own power switch Make sure that your power cord is plugged into a grounded three prong outlet Check to see whether the outlet works by ...

Page 41: ...u must hang up and start over Fax and phone The message Invalid phone number appears when using the Address Book You need to include the area code in the Properties Description in the Address Book Manager window Fax and phone The message Check error log appears in the status window Make the following adjustments starting at the Intel Connect main window 1 Click Setup 2 Click Error Log 3 Read the e...

Page 42: ...My keyboard doesn t work even though the computer and display seem to work Make sure that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard port not the mouse port The colors of the cable plugs and the colors of the connector labels should match Press the Caps Lock key on the keyboard Does a light appear on the key Mouse My mouse doesn t work even though everything else does Make sure that the mouse is co...

Page 43: ... your finger to move the rollers in the mouse ball housing 4 Replace the mouse ball and screw on the cover Sound My computer doesn t make any sound Check the headphone and microphone cables at the back of the computer to be sure they are not switched The colors should match Be sure the blue sound plug is pressed firmly into the jack Locate the Volume knob on the keyboard The knob is at the top of ...

Page 44: ... you just muted your system press the Mute button again to turn it off The subwoofer optional third speaker has its own volume control on the back turn it clockwise to increase the volume Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the keyboard If they are sound goes to the headphones Speakerphone I m getting squealing noise from the speakers or the microphone During a phone call turn the Volum...

Page 45: ...ume knob on the keyboard clockwise Adjust the Sound Mixer volume 1 Double click the Volume icon located in lower right corner of your screen 2 Make sure that Mute is not checked Windows 95 I m having trouble understanding Windows 95 You have Windows 95 tutorials on your computer To access them 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click Tutorials You also have an online book c...

Page 46: ...d down the Alt key and press the Tab key to see all open programs one at a time When you see the one you want release the two keys and your program will reappear You can also see the program button for your open program on the Windows 95 taskbar click on the button Windows 95 My taskbar disappeared You may have accidentally removed your taskbar To get it back 1 Point the cursor at the bottom of th...

Page 47: ...k drive should flash You should hear the hard disk spin or the diskette drive make a noise You should hear one beep one beep indicates that your computer is operating properly Make sure your display is plugged in connected to your computer and turned on Follow any instructions that appear on the screen General problem My computer or part of it doesn t seem to be working If the system is frozen no ...

Page 48: ...ng Start and then Shut Down see note Your computer will do a disk check to make sure that no files were damaged by the reset Note The power button can be used in two ways to reset and recover the system First press the button and release this procedure should reset the system Using the power button to reset the system is not a recommended practice and should be used only as a last resort General p...

Page 49: ...oved to make empty space on the disk Results will vary For more information see page 48 General problem My computer is taking longer to start up than it did before Before you turn on the computer remove any CD from the drive so that the computer won t have to spend time checking it You don t have to wait for the virus scan each time Press the spacebar to skip the scan Don t skip it all of the time...

Page 50: ...sktop 2 Click Software Help 3 Select an application A list of all software Help will be displayed You can also read the online manuals provided by HP To find these manuals 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click HP Pavilion Library Using Online Support Documents The HP Pavilion library on your system may contain these and other online manuals Fax Modem User s Guide The man...

Page 51: ...line Books 4 Click the book you would like to read or print Using System Tools Microsoft provides several utilities with Windows 95 HP took some of the commonly used utilities grouped them and added some additional utilities The HP Support Center has links to these utilities and other diagnostic tools To use the HP Support Center 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click Sys...

Page 52: ...more files of a certain size or more Instead of guessing how much more you can store on the hard disk run this utility ScanDisk As periodic maintenance it s good to scan your hard disk for data errors and to check the physical surface of the disk Disk Defragmenter When you store and erase files extensively your hard disk becomes fragmented Bits and pieces of files can be scattered instead of being...

Page 53: ...emWizard 4 Follow the directions given Calling HP Support If you need further support call the HP Customer Care Center 24 hours a day 365 days a year If you can have your support ID number ready To find your support ID number either press Alt Ctrl S or 1 Double click the HP Support Center icon on the desktop 2 Click Technical Support 3 Click My HP Pavilion s Support Number If your computer is comp...

Page 54: ...ftware Only reformat as a last resort because reformatting destroys system files and all your data In addition all programs you bought and installed will have to be reinstalled Warning Reformatting the hard disk removes all information on the hard disk If you reformat you lose all installed software and files created since you bought your computer You must reinstall software not originally on the ...

Page 55: ...S Setup program Your HP Pavilion PC comes with everything you need to get started right away However you may want to add a scanner or more memory at some point To install a new component in your computer a process called upgrading take your computer to the store where you purchased the new component For a service fee most stores will install the new memory or card in your system If you wish you ca...

Page 56: ...are user serviceable You must disconnect all power cords telecommunications links networks and modems before working on the computer Do not operate the computer with the cover removed Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components If an ESD station is not available wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the computer Place cards on a conductive foam pad...

Page 57: ... the back of your computer You may need to refer to this drawing in case you ever move your computer and need to reconnect the components or if you purchase new accessories SERIAL PHONE LINE Line In Line Out Phone Line Serial Display Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus USB Printer Microphone AC Power Connector Joystick MIDI LINE IN OUT ...

Page 58: ...ortcut 2 Mute Volume Media Player HEWLETT PACKARD The HP Pavilion one touch multimedia keyboard 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 adapters are available at most consumer electronics stores To use the headphones plug them into the outlet located...

Page 59: ...ou can buy such a cable at most consumer electronics stores When your computer and your stereo system are connected the volume levels can be adjusted with either the computer keyboard Volume knob or the stereo volume control Making Audio Recordings to a File You can make recordings on your computer using either the Microsoft Sound Recorder Applet or the Media Rack wave recorder In either case 1 Se...

Page 60: ...ides backup power for the computer s timekeeping capability The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years When the battery starts to weaken the date and time may be incorrect If the battery fails replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery 3 volt 220mAh rating or an equivalent battery Warning There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same ...

Page 61: ...ion 5 Remove any components that are blocking access to the battery 6 Gently pry the battery free from its socket taking care to note the positive and negative orientation of the battery 7 Install the new battery in the socket observing the correct polarity 8 Replace any components that were removed 9 Replace any add in cards that were removed and then replace the computer cover 10 Run the BIOS Ba...

Page 62: ... Cell Pin 1 Buzzer ISA SLOT 1 ISA SLOT 2 PCI SLOT 4 PCI SLOT 3 PCI SLOT 2 PCI SLOT 1 Super I O Chip PANEL CONNECTORS Freq Ratio BF1 BF0 BF2 BF3 Bus Freq FS2 FS1 FS0 AMC Port Intel 440LX AGPset DIMM Socket 1 64 bit 168 pin module DIMM Socket 2 64 bit 168 pin module DIMM Socket 3 64 bit 168 pin module Row 0 1 23 4 5 USB Parallel Port VGA Serial PS 2 Top USB 1 Bottom USB 2 Top Mouse Bottom Keyboard C...

Page 63: ...rnet browser Shortcut 1 Microsoft Works Shortcut 2 Quicken Shortcut 3 Pavilion PC demo To reconfigure the Internet Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 or Shortcut 3 button 1 Click the small keyboard icon in the lower right corner of your screen 2 In the window that appears click the button you want to configure 3 Select an application from the list or click Browse to find an application yourself 4 Change the la...

Page 64: ...ch either Personal Guide or HP Support Center 1 Click the small keyboard icon in the lower right corner of your screen 2 In the window that appears click the Information button 3 Select the application you want to launch 4 Click OK 5 Close the window by clicking the X in the upper right corner of the window When you turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Shut Down answer Yes to the ques...

Page 65: ...ronous dynamic random access memory DIMMs Intel specification v1 0 compliant HP Pavilion PCs with two DIMM sockets can support up to 256 MB of SDRAM and HP Pavilion PCs with three DIMM sockets can support up to 384 MB of SDRAM Your HP Pavilion PC is shipped with one or more memory banks filled but you can replace the existing DIMM s with higher capacity ones Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 T...

Page 66: ...into raised bumps in the DIMM socket 5 Hold the DIMM perpendicular to the socket aligning the notches with the bumps 6 Push straight down on top of the DIMM until it is fully seated in the socket The retaining clips on the ends of the socket will automatically lock into position when the DIMM is fully inserted 7 Replace the computer cover and reconnect your cables ...

Page 67: ...own on the two retaining clips on the ends of the DIMM socket until the DIMM pops out of the socket Warning Do not pull the DIMM out of the socket Use the retaining clips to eject the DIMM 4 Holding the DIMM by its edges only lift it away from the socket Store it in its antistatic packaging 5 Replace the computer cover and reconnect your cables 6 Run the BIOS Setup program to adjust your memory se...

Page 68: ...cards that draw excessive current The system is designed to provide 2 amps average of 5V power for each board card in the computer The total 5V current draw in a fully loaded system one with all add in card slots filled must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by 2 amps Installing a Card To install a card 1 Install any drivers supplied by the card manufacturer 2 Turn off the computer a...

Page 69: ... the next section What is Plug and Play 10 Replace the metal retaining plate 11 Replace the back of the computer and restart the computer What Is Plug and Play Plug and Play describes the ability to add and remove add in cards memory and peripherals without any special procedures like resetting jumpers and testing for system conflicts Your system BIOS finds these components and adds them to the sy...

Page 70: ... startup sequence of the computer and control for power management The battery maintains this information when the system is turned off Starting the BIOS Setup Program Start the BIOS Setup program by pressing the F1 key after you see the blue HP logo screen during startup but before Windows 95 starts You have only a few seconds to press the F1 key before the startup process continues We recommend ...

Page 71: ... and Play and memory settings Configure your peripherals and check your CPU type and speed here Power Enable power saving mode and specify auto suspend settings Boot Specify the sequence in which the system boots disk drive hard drive CD ROM drive Exit Save or discard changes Use the left arrow and right arrow keys to make a selection and then press the Enter key For a more detailed explanation se...

Page 72: ...pplication To enable the Auto Suspend feature 1 Reboot your computer by shutting down and restarting it 2 When you see a blue screen with an HP logo press the F1 key on the keyboard this starts the BIOS Setup program 3 Press to go to the Power menu 4 Press to go to the Power Savings category 5 Press to choose the Auto Suspend Timeout option then press Enter 6 Press the F10 key on the keyboard to s...

Page 73: ...s 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 different from the receiver consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Hewlett Packard s system RFI and Radiated Immunity tests wer...

Page 74: ...t exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by Hewlett Packard or an authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair center It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the problem to HP s Home Products Division or to one of our authorized agents Service can be obtained by calling...

Page 75: ...may 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 suc...

Page 76: ...he 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 conditions 1 t...

Page 77: ...system when installing or removing your computer cover Attention Debrancher la carte modem du reseau telephonique lors de l installation les couvercles de l appareil hote sont enleves Lithium Battery Caution Warning There is danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according...

Page 78: ...some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements ...

Page 79: ... 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 antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from tou...

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Page 81: ...ckup CD 50 battery caution 73 location 58 replacing 56 57 BIOS Setup Program 66 67 C CALL button on keyboard 21 calling HP support 49 can t turn on my computer at all 43 card installing 64 65 CD control keys 17 19 problems 36 changing your desktop 8 check hard disk 48 common questions 12 computer assembling 2 placing in a room 1 computer cover removing 61 63 computer not working 43 44 configure pe...

Page 82: ... fax received 17 problems 37 38 send from software 24 sending 24 using 23 24 Fax Modem User s Guide See K56flex Fax Modem User s Guide faxes received while suspended 16 fixing common problems 33 46 folders creating 27 28 finding 28 moving 28 free game 3 G General Protection Fault 44 H hard disk fills up 48 hard disk scanned for errors 15 hard drive modifying 67 hardware Help from HP Support Center...

Page 83: ...20 21 managing your software 8 Media Rack wave recorder 55 messages accessing remotely 22 playing 22 Messages button 18 microphone using for phone calls 21 Microsoft Sound Recorder Applet 55 motherboard 58 mouse problems 38 MS DOS 31 39 Mute button on keyboard 19 Mute On indicator on screen 19 N Non System Disk 45 O organizing your files 8 output to a stereo system 55 P Pavilion Library 12 23 PC U...

Page 84: ...e operating system 50 restore Windows 50 restoring the operating system 48 50 roadmap 3 S ScanDisk 48 screen color changing 60 screen font changing 60 SDRAM 61 Servicing Your Computer 51 75 Shortcut icons removing 30 shortcut keys 18 programming 59 software included by HP 26 installing 29 My Software folder 5 6 software Help from HP Support Center 12 sound problems 39 40 space on hard disk 45 spea...

Page 85: ...leshooting 33 50 turn off computer 15 tutorials 5 7 8 12 U uninstall 29 30 upgrading 51 75 V video phone 23 video receive 23 virus 45 protection 48 volume control knob 18 35 39 40 icon 35 40 W WAV files 55 56 Windows Explorer 5 Windows 95 learning See ABCs of Windows 95 problems 41 42 Windows NT 5 ...

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