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... hard disk and then turns off . saves your work to memory, so you can lock it is ready to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to wake quickly and resume your work where... you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to shutting down : 1 Press the power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. 6 Getting Started...
... hard disk and then turns off . saves your work to memory, so you can lock it is ready to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to wake quickly and resume your work where... you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to shutting down : 1 Press the power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. 6 Getting Started...
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.... The middle button is maximized). Restore Down Close Reduces the window from full-screen size, so that you copy or download from the memory cards used by model) Clicking and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen left mouse button. To bring the window back up, click the... width. Click and hold down . Digital picture files that it ). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of the screen. Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in a window when...
.... The middle button is maximized). Restore Down Close Reduces the window from full-screen size, so that you copy or download from the memory cards used by model) Clicking and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen left mouse button. To bring the window back up, click the... width. Click and hold down . Digital picture files that it ). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of the screen. Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in a window when...
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...move or copy files from one folder to another. A file can have a unique name, but two different folders can be a document, picture, music, video, or other folders. There are two methods for managing files, such as a printer. on the computer provide a way to group related files together. ... Almost everything that is named and stored on the computer hard disk drive or other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to output devices, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming. Windows Explorer enables you...
...move or copy files from one folder to another. A file can have a unique name, but two different folders can be a document, picture, music, video, or other folders. There are two methods for managing files, such as a printer. on the computer provide a way to group related files together. ... Almost everything that is named and stored on the computer hard disk drive or other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to output devices, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming. Windows Explorer enables you...
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... when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 ...Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen ...
... when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 ...Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen ...
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...disc, thus the term burning. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. The computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives that are capable of...and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures that you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files, and then record the files to recordable CD and DVD discs. ... other than those permitted by creating a paper label. Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go (select...
...disc, thus the term burning. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. The computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives that are capable of...and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures that you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files, and then record the files to recordable CD and DVD discs. ... other than those permitted by creating a paper label. Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go (select...
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...with Digital Images You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by default. Working with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. You can copy digital picture files from a digital ...using the transfer cable that are used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Windows Vista detects the external device and opens a...
...with Digital Images You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by default. Working with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. You can copy digital picture files from a digital ...using the transfer cable that are used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Windows Vista detects the external device and opens a...
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...Type II 86 computer Help & Tools 2 transferring files 17 turning off 6 country/region codes 132 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card audio modes 39 configuring 38 cursor speed 31 customizing keyboard buttons 25 CyberLink LabelPrint creating a LightScribe label 148 features 66 CyberLink Power2Go... 146 erasing discs 142 features 66 CyberLink PowerDirector creating video disc 144 D desktop switching from Windows Media Center 105 digital images 151 digital picture 83, 151 digital video camera recording videos 144, 167 digital video camera capture 167 discs drive compatibility 78 erasing rewritable...
...Type II 86 computer Help & Tools 2 transferring files 17 turning off 6 country/region codes 132 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card audio modes 39 configuring 38 cursor speed 31 customizing keyboard buttons 25 CyberLink LabelPrint creating a LightScribe label 148 features 66 CyberLink Power2Go... 146 erasing discs 142 features 66 CyberLink PowerDirector creating video disc 144 D desktop switching from Windows Media Center 105 digital images 151 digital picture 83, 151 digital video camera recording videos 144, 167 digital video camera capture 167 discs drive compatibility 78 erasing rewritable...
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... 125 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 High-Definition 81 disc drives 79 home videos 144, 167 HP Media Drive 89 activity and power lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting the drive 94 inserting a drive 90 location and ...89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types of buttons 19 using 19 L LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 147 M magicSpot 170 memory card reader 151 card types 83 in-use light 87 troubleshooting 88 using 83 memory card, ...
... 125 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 High-Definition 81 disc drives 79 home videos 144, 167 HP Media Drive 89 activity and power lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting the drive 94 inserting a drive 90 location and ...89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types of buttons 19 using 19 L LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 147 M magicSpot 170 memory card reader 151 card types 83 in-use light 87 troubleshooting 88 using 83 memory card, ...
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...warnings 11 scrolling with the mouse 30 searching for programs 189 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 85 settings for sound 108 general 108 Internet connections 108 remote control and remote sensor 53 Shared Video folder 159 shortcuts keyboard 26 shutting down computer 6 sleep mode button 23 slide show displaying... 189 searching for TV programs by category 190 sorting programs 200 Television Program Guide errors 185 time shifting 182 using digital video recorder while watching 182 using the remote control 182 watching 181 watching TV programs 181 204 Getting Started (features vary by model)
...warnings 11 scrolling with the mouse 30 searching for programs 189 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 85 settings for sound 108 general 108 Internet connections 108 remote control and remote sensor 53 Shared Video folder 159 shortcuts keyboard 26 shutting down computer 6 sleep mode button 23 slide show displaying... 189 searching for TV programs by category 190 sorting programs 200 Television Program Guide errors 185 time shifting 182 using digital video recorder while watching 182 using the remote control 182 watching 181 watching TV programs 181 204 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Advanced Setup Guide
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... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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...) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect from a set-top box output connector. S-video In connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Center Rear Side... S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connector to ...
...) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect from a set-top box output connector. S-video In connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Center Rear Side... S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connector to ...
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... 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE...primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to the FM antenna cable. You may want to...
... 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which is connected to the motherboard. NOTE...primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to the FM antenna cable. You may want to...
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... a good idea to -find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an...
... a good idea to -find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an...
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... Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to a TV 1 Turn...
... Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to a TV 1 Turn...
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Enable the computer desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you want to the computer at a time (select models only). Adjusting ...the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. If pressing Alt+F5...
Enable the computer desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you want to the computer at a time (select models only). Adjusting ...the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. If pressing Alt+F5...
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... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the...to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. Some options and menus in this Wizard. on the remote control. Or, ...Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to ...
... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the...to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. Some options and menus in this Wizard. on the remote control. Or, ...Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to ...
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...to the converter and to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality ... results, choose the best-quality connection type that you may limit the type of connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). NOTE: The TV must be ...
...to the converter and to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality ... results, choose the best-quality connection type that you may limit the type of connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). NOTE: The TV must be ...
Getting Started
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...Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to d until the issue is found.... a better display resolution is resolved. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power...
...Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to d until the issue is found.... a better display resolution is resolved. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power...
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...the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly ...
...the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly ...
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... on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have a DVD drive...
... on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have a DVD drive...