HP A6200n - Pavilion - 2 GB RAM, Getting Started

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Page 2: ...ted to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2000 2006 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U S Patents Nos 4 930 158 and 4 930 160 until August 28 2008 Microsoft and Windows Vista are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Windows ...

Page 3: ...he Monitor 6 Setting Up a Local Area Network 6 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection 8 Integrated Wireless Devices 8 Connecting the Wireless LAN Device 9 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 10 Using wireless security features 10 Connecting a Modem 11 Getting Help 13 Finding Onscreen Guides 13 Finding Guides on the Web 13 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 14 Using the PC Help To...

Page 4: ...Internet 25 Signing Up for Software Updates 26 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer 27 Creating passwords 27 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 28 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer 28 Using the Keyboard 29 Identifying Keyboard Features 29 Alphanumeric keys 29 Function keys 30 Edit keys 30 Arrow keys 30 Numeric keys 31 Keyboard...

Page 5: ...45 Using a Browser 46 Searching the Internet 46 Restricting Internet content 47 Sending and Receiving E Mail 47 Using Windows Mail 48 Using the e mail program provided by your ISP 48 Managing Files 49 Organizing Files with Folders 49 Creating Folders 50 Moving Files 50 Finding Files 51 Renaming Files 51 Deleting Files 52 Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin 52 Copying Files 52 Using a Printer 53 ...

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Page 7: ...cation When setting up your new computer place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way Do not place cables in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing furniture on it WARNING The power supply is preset for the country region in which you purchased your computer If you move please check the voltage r...

Page 8: ...s provide surge protection the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces your equipment if surge protection fails Connecting to the computer Connect your main hardware devices such as the monitor keyboard and mouse to the back of the computer Other peripheral devices such as a printer sca...

Page 9: ...other serial devices Audio Line Out powered speakers Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Connector Icon label Description and function continued ...

Page 10: ...an open port on the front or back of the computer Most digital video cameras use either the FireWire IEEE 1394 port or the USB port 3 A Found New Hardware message appears Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to make the necessary settings for the new device When installation is complete a message appears indicating the camera is ready to use Rear speaker out Center subwoofer Connector Icon label ...

Page 11: ...er the port Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer and plug it into a different port Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your computer by using USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 ports These peripheral devices include printers scanners video cameras digital photo cameras memory ...

Page 12: ...iple devices to the network or a router which can connect computers or a broadband Internet connection to the network This network connection also enables you to share data and printers or other devices among your computers The network connection to the Internet is usually through a dial up or cable modem A wired network uses Ethernet cables to connect the devices on the network For example the Et...

Page 13: ...ion shows a home LAN The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router ...

Page 14: ...radio waves instead of wires Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices Wireless local area network WLAN devices connect the computer to wireless local area networks commonly referred to as wireless networks wireless LANs or WLANs in corporate offices your home and public areas such as airports and restaurants In a WLAN each mobile wireless device c...

Page 15: ...rk by using the external antenna that was included with your system This device enables you to establish a wireless network using your computer as a wireless access point or you can use your computer as a wireless client Station Mode if you already have a wireless network running You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for further in...

Page 16: ...rk Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Help and Support and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box Go to http www hp com go techcenter wireless Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access The most common security levels are Wi...

Page 17: ...net Before you can use telephone dial up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e mail and faxes you must connect your telephone service line to the modem A which is on the back of the computer B The setup poster shows you how to plug a modem telephone cable into the computer modem connector and into your telephone service line wall jack connector A Modem connector B Back of computer NOTE ...

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Page 19: ...y region and language 3 Click Support and Drivers 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information enter the model number of your computer and then click Search 5 Click Manuals 6 Locate the manual you want and then do one of the following Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your computer Rig...

Page 20: ...ation and programs To see the items in the PC Help Tools folder 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click PC Help Tools 4 Click an item to view it or use it Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections select models only is an Internet based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer Product noti...

Page 21: ...ons remains active If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system the screen contains an Activate button to activate the service Click Activate to start the service and view a list of messages that may have been received previously Turning off messages To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click...

Page 22: ...are connected to the Internet and you automatically receive messages as they become available To turn on the service 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click PC Help Tools 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays 5 Click Activate to reactivate the service ...

Page 23: ... ergo into your Web browser address box and then press Enter on the keyboard Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer personal settings and data from a variety of risks by using Passwords Antivirus software Firewall software Critical security updates WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work ha...

Page 24: ...ded numeric keypad A password set in Windows Vista must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer or user account User password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software antivirus program Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software firewall program Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS s...

Page 25: ...air any damage that viruses may have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date Norton Internet Security which is preinstalled on the computer includes an antivirus program The software includes a free update period It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing ...

Page 26: ...etwork or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then enable the firewall again To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall Installing critical security updates Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped Downloa...

Page 27: ...ults when using Microsoft Windows Vista do not shut down your computer except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons such as to make repairs install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis or change a battery As an alternative to shutting down the computer you can lock it or put it into either sleep or hibernate mode if they are available You can set the power management timers ...

Page 28: ...istrator can log on to it 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Lock button Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode it goes into a reduced power state The monitor is blank as if it is turned off By using sleep mode You save time because you do no have to wait for the computer to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again The next time you use the...

Page 29: ...ar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Restart Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting When the computer is in hibernate mode it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive and then turns itself off When you turn...

Page 30: ...when the computer sleeps 6 For sleep or away modes select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop down menu and click Save changes Or For hibernate or away mode a Click Change advanced power settings b Click the plus sign next to Sleep c Click an item and make selections and then click Apply d Click OK Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer the computer clears some setting...

Page 31: ...ou already have an account with an ISP skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer set it up now by using Easy Internet Services a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar b Click All Programs c Click Easy Internet Services d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Int...

Page 32: ... allow the updates to download to your system If you update the system weekly or even monthly the time required for download is minimal To configure Automatic Updates 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Security 4 Click Windows Updates 5 Click Change Settings 6 Select the desired configuration Automatic recommended This is the default setting and it enable...

Page 33: ...d settings Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks Advantages to multiple user accounts Ability to create individual user settings Ability to limit access to software for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts More memory RAM usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Lo...

Page 34: ...uirements listed for the new software Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer If you need help check the manufacturer s documentation or customer service information For antivirus software uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Y...

Page 35: ...r A wireless keyboard select models only uses a receiver transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate with your computer A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity Identifying Keyboard Features The keyboard contains an arrangement of standard keys indicator lights and special buttons select models only Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations that follow Alphanumeric keys ...

Page 36: ...eing used Pressing F3 displays a search window Edit keys The edit keys are Insert Home Page Up Delete End and Page Down Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on the screen The edit keys function differently with some software programs Arrow keys The arrow keys are controls for moving up down right and left You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cu...

Page 37: ...lculator When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off the numeric keys are directional keys used to move the cursor or play games Keyboard indicators Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with the name or with an icon for its status Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions Caps Lock When lit alphanumeric keys are locked to uppe...

Page 38: ... Keyboard Buttons Your keyboard may not include some of the buttons listed Access buttons NOTE The number location and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model Icon Feature Description Sleep Puts computer into or out of power saving mode It may take 10 30 seconds before screen reappears User Switches between computer users Or Information Opens Help and Support Center Or Pictures Photos Opens ima...

Page 39: ...o open any Web site or software program hp Or HP Club Links to HP Web site Compaq Or Compaq My Presario Links to Compaq Web site Or Shopping Goes to popular Web sites Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Or Sports Or Finance Or Connect to Internet Or Search Or Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens calculator Can be reconfigured Icon Feature Description continued ...

Page 40: ... Rewinds media Next Fast forwards media Or Or Volume Volume knob controls speaker volume Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume NOTE The Volume knob can continue to be turned even after maximum volume has been reached Volume Up and Down buttons controls speaker volume Press the Volume Up button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease vol...

Page 41: ...the Buttons tab click Apply 10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button you want to customize 11 Click OK to finish Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you press simultaneously to perform specific actions For example from the Windows Vista desktop press the Alt alternate key the Ctrl control key and the S key the letter S to display support information for the compu...

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Page 43: ...flat surface A wireless mouse select models only is an optical mouse that uses a receiver transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate with your computer A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity NOTE The optical mouse cannot work on a glass translucent or reflective surface NOTE The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or suspend mode after 20 minutes of inactivity Click a button...

Page 44: ... once To select an item click it To select sequential items in a list or group click the first item in the list and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the last item To select non sequential items click the first item and then press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you click the additional items You can switch the function of the left and right buttons for ...

Page 45: ...want to pan The farther you move the mouse from the starting point the faster the document pans 3 To stop panning release the scroll wheel button Switching Mouse Button Functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left handed use 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound if it is present 4 Click Mouse 5 Click the B...

Page 46: ...creen relative to the motion of the mouse 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound if it is present 4 Click Mouse 5 Click the Pointer Options tab 6 In the Motion area use the slider to adjust the pointer speed 7 Click Apply and then OK ...

Page 47: ...n labeled with a question mark icon on your keyboard select models only Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support For help with specific software refer to the onscreen Help within the program Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen It includes the taskbar along one edge and shortcut icons that make it easy to find the...

Page 48: ... Open programs or documents Open the Help and Support Center Start a search Run a program Open the Control Panel to view or change settings Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs The All Programs menu displays a list of folders organized according to task select models only A folder contains a ...

Page 49: ...the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed To remove a shortcut 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click the folder 4 Right click the shortcut and then click Delete Using the Control Panel The Control Panel is where you can set up or change properties and settings for the monitor the keyboard the mouse the modem a network connection and other components and...

Page 50: ...from full screen size so it covers only a portion of the screen Close Closes the window and stops the program or task Resize Resizes a window not available when window is maximized Move your mouse cursor over any window border until the cursor becomes a double headed arrow Click and hold down the left mouse button Drag the border to the left or right to change the width Drag the border up or down ...

Page 51: ...rge a monthly fee for their services When your computer connects to the Internet it is actually communicating with the Internet computer belonging to the ISP The ISP verifies your account and then provides you access to the Internet You use a Web browser program to search for and display Web site information Some ISPs allow you to choose a browser program while others provide their own browser You...

Page 52: ...nce you are connected to the Internet your browser displays the home Web page You can go to a different Web site by entering its address such as http www hp com into the address box in the browser and pressing Enter on your keyboard Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web Searching the Internet Most Web browser programs include a s...

Page 53: ...rs select the always allow viewing or allow viewing only this time option To enable Content Advisor 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Internet Explorer 4 Click Tools and then click Internet Options 5 Click the Content tab 6 In the Content Advisor area click Enable 7 Click the General tab click Create Password and type a password 8 Click OK and then click ...

Page 54: ...tton on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Windows Mail To add an account in Windows Mail 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Windows Mail 4 Click Tools and then click Accounts 5 Click Add e mail Account and then click Next 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account Using the e mail program provided by your ISP Follow the instructions prov...

Page 55: ...f file and it can even contain other folders Each file within a folder must have a unique name but two different folders can have files with the same name There are two methods for working with the files and folders on your computer The Computer view enables you to quickly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on your computer It also contains links to common tasks for managing yo...

Page 56: ...e taskbar and then click Explore 2 Find the file you want to move and click to select it 3 Click Organize and Cut 4 Find and open the folder where you want to put the file 5 Click Organize and Paste CAUTION Do not move any file that is part of an installed program Doing so can cause the program to become unusable NOTE You can also move files by dragging them into a new location You can have two or...

Page 57: ...Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Type a word or question what you type automatically appears in the Search box As you type the search results appear in the left pane 3 Do one of the following Click a result to open it Click the X to clear the results of the search and return to the main list of programs Click See all results to show the results in a folder for advanced options Click Search th...

Page 58: ... 3 Click Restore this item The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore 2 Find the file you want to copy and click to select it 3 Click Organize and Copy 4 Find and open the folder where you want to put th...

Page 59: ...t does not follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to your computer and if the computer has the necessary software installed for the printer To print 1 Click File on the program menu bar and click Print 2 Select your printing options Sele...

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Page 61: ...e media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one piece of media in a slot at one time Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon When you insert media the display label may change to the title of the media if the title is present When you insert media the Safely Remove Hardware window may appear If it opens or if you open the Safely Remove Hardware win...

Page 62: ...shed right click the drive icon click Eject check that the activity light is on but not blinking and then remove the media A steady activity light indicates that the computer is not reading or writing the media card Media Insertion Guide 4 slot memory card reader select models only A Activity light B Upper left slot C Lower left slot D Upper right slot E Lower right slot NOTE You must insert media...

Page 63: ...ght MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up D upper right Reduced size MultiMediaCard RSMMC Facing up D upper right MultiMediaCard Plus MMC Facing up D upper right MultiMediaCard Mobile MMC Mobile Facing up D upper right Memory Stick MS memory card Facing up E lower right Memory Stick MS Pro memory card Facing up E lower right Memory Stick MS Pro Duo memory card Facing up E lower right Memory Stick MS Duo me...

Page 64: ...ctor fingers down F upper Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Card Facing up gold connector fingers down F upper SmartMedia SM Memory Card Facing down gold connector fingers up F upper xD media Facing up gold connector fingers down F upper IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge holes G lower CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge holes G lower CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge holes G lower ...

Page 65: ...ctions that came with your digital camera Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place The activity light on the memory card reader lights and the computer automatically detects the media 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer 3 In the Devices with Removable Storage area right click the correct memory card icon 4 ...

Page 66: ...a flashlight into the empty slot If any of the pins are bent replace the memory card reader or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin To straighten slightly bent pins use the tip of a fine point retracted ballpoint pen with the computer off Inspect the ends of the memory cards for anything that could be blocking a proper connection Clean the contacts with a lint free cloth and...

Page 67: ...2 wired network 8 connector computer 2 cursor speed 40 customizing keyboard buttons 35 D devices connecting 5 digital camera connecting 4 5 digital picture 55 digital video camera connecting to a computer 4 troubleshooting 5 documentation onscreen 13 E Ethernet connection 8 F Found New Hardware message connecting a digital camera 4 H Help and Support 14 I Internet Security 19 20 K keyboard customi...

Page 68: ...p PC 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down PC 22 sleep mode button 32 Support messages 14 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 39 T transferring information to your new computer 28 turning off PC 22 U update Windows Vista 26 updates from Compaq Connections using 14 updates from HP Connections using 14 updating system 26 user accounts creating 27 V videos working with home videos 4 vo...