HP Brio BA User Manual

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The First Steps...
Understanding Your Desktop...
Understanding Your Desktop...
Once the initial Windows Welcome sequence has finished, double-click on the
shortcut on the Desktop. Your screen will be similar to that shown below.
Note
All the features described in this section are standard Windows ones. For further
details on any of these features, together with details on general Windows
functionality, please refer to the relevant Windows documentation, or the
Windows Help system.
Taskbar
Desktop
Various
Recycle
Start
Notification Area
Button
Bin
Icons
Taskbar
Button
Close Window
Maximize Window
Minimize Window
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HP Brio BA Specifications

General

Memory Type	SDRAM
Operating System	Windows 98
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Ports	Serial, Parallel, PS/2, USB
Expansion Slots	PCI

Summary

The First Steps

Understanding Your Desktop

Explains the computer desktop, its components like icons, taskbar, start button, and notification area.

The HP Brio Center

Describes the HP Brio Center window and its functions for accessing information and help.

Using the Mouse

Details how to use the mouse, including left/right button functions and scrolling/zooming.

The HP Enhanced Mouse

Explains the features of the enhanced mouse, including scrolling and zooming capabilities.

In Business with the HP Brio PC

HP Brio Center

Details the HP Brio Center's menu and its role in performing tasks with minimal effort.

Registering Your HP Brio PC

Explains the benefits of registering your HP Brio PC and the methods for electronic and non-electronic registration.

Finding Information

Describes the on-line library of information available on the HP Brio PC for help and background knowledge.

Fixing & Avoiding Problems

What to Do First

Provides guidance on approaching problems logically and determining if a real issue exists.

What to Do Next

Outlines troubleshooting steps, including using the Troubleshooting Tree and online resources.

Online Troubleshooting

Details how to access support information and troubleshooting tools via the HP Brio Center.

Need More Help?

Advises on seeking additional support from resellers or dealers when problems persist.

Using Your CD-RW Drive

Provides information on writing data to CD-R and CD-RW disks using pre-loaded software.

Reading CD-RW and CD-R Disks on Other Computers

Explains requirements for reading created CD-RW and CD-R disks on different computer systems.

Using Your DVD Drive

Explains how to play DVD movie disks and the concept of region codes for DVD-ROM drives.

Protect HP Brio PC from Power Shortages

Recommends using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect the PC from power outages.

Questions & Answers

Addresses common issues and provides solutions for PC problems and software malfunctions.