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... may be on the motherboard or on separate add-in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A personal organizer. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for a joystick. • Special features that connects... of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC base through the connectors on the front...
... may be on the motherboard or on separate add-in cards, such as a VCR, video camera, DVD player, or Web camera. • An MP3 player. • A personal organizer. Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge Suppressor Power surges, for a joystick. • Special features that connects... of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC base through the connectors on the front...
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... TV. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to the PC (select models only). Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase... separately). When you want to disconnect the TV from your PC, you have TV-out (select models only) capability, which ...
... TV. Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to the PC (select models only). Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase... separately). When you want to disconnect the TV from your PC, you have TV-out (select models only) capability, which ...
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Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station.
Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station.
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NOTE: If you want to open the Outlook program and select Help. To protect your PC, do not know or that appears suspect to the Internet. Instead, delete such messages. Some ISPs provide their own e-mail programs. You use e-mail programs ...from the Start menu. The Wizard will ask for each category you want to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. Your PC comes with Outlook Express 1 Click Start on using Microsoft Outlook, open Outlook Express (select models only). For details on the taskbar, choose All Programs...
NOTE: If you want to open the Outlook program and select Help. To protect your PC, do not know or that appears suspect to the Internet. Instead, delete such messages. Some ISPs provide their own e-mail programs. You use e-mail programs ...from the Start menu. The Wizard will ask for each category you want to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. Your PC comes with Outlook Express 1 Click Start on using Microsoft Outlook, open Outlook Express (select models only). For details on the taskbar, choose All Programs...
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... Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers ... Music CDs with iTunes 47 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 48 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD 48 Using country/region codes 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 51 Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 53 Creating ...
... Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers ... Music CDs with iTunes 47 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 48 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD 48 Using country/region codes 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 51 Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 53 Creating ...
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...CD 61 Creating an Image File 62 Saving an Image 62 Burning an Image 62 Recording Video Files 63 Using Disc Labels 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC 63 Setting Automatic Recording Options 63 Using Compatibility Information 64 Identifying Compatible File Formats 65 ...71 Using the Preview Window 72 Using the Media Library 72 Using the Storyboard 72 Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video 72 Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 73 Capturing Web Camera Video 73 Capturing Analogue Video 74 Capturing a Still Image 74 Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator 74 Adding Images 75...
...CD 61 Creating an Image File 62 Saving an Image 62 Burning an Image 62 Recording Video Files 63 Using Disc Labels 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC 63 Setting Automatic Recording Options 63 Using Compatibility Information 64 Identifying Compatible File Formats 65 ...71 Using the Preview Window 72 Using the Media Library 72 Using the Storyboard 72 Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video 72 Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 73 Capturing Web Camera Video 73 Capturing Analogue Video 74 Capturing a Still Image 74 Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator 74 Adding Images 75...
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Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide
Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide
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...port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other equipment also plug into connectors on the keyboard. Connector symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for... very fast transfer rates 4 Getting Started Guide Other peripheral devices like the monitor, keyboard and mouse at the back of the PC. Connecting to the PC Connect your computer. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose...
...port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other equipment also plug into connectors on the keyboard. Connector symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for... very fast transfer rates 4 Getting Started Guide Other peripheral devices like the monitor, keyboard and mouse at the back of the PC. Connecting to the PC Connect your computer. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose...
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... or System Recovery. Compaq Organise (select models only) Organise your PC shortcuts and your favourite Internet destination links. Compaq Organise looks like a window with just a few mouse clicks. For searching, there is a desktop tool you want to use. 8 Getting Started Guide Each category ...has links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to organise both your Compaq PC and all your Compaq products. Use the player area for viewing pictures, for watching video clips. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Compaq...
... or System Recovery. Compaq Organise (select models only) Organise your PC shortcuts and your favourite Internet destination links. Compaq Organise looks like a window with just a few mouse clicks. For searching, there is a desktop tool you want to use. 8 Getting Started Guide Each category ...has links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to organise both your Compaq PC and all your Compaq products. Use the player area for viewing pictures, for watching video clips. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Compaq...
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... press the Esc key, or press standby again. Switches between the PC users. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Internet keyboard 1 NOTE: The number, location, and labelling... of buttons vary by keyboard model. Using the Keyboard 15 Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Links to Compaq ...
... press the Esc key, or press standby again. Switches between the PC users. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Internet keyboard 1 NOTE: The number, location, and labelling... of buttons vary by keyboard model. Using the Keyboard 15 Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Links to Compaq ...
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... Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of entertainment, featuring music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. E Offers Launches an online community experience with local weather, news, sports...program. F Entertainment Connects you to open a site or software program. Can be reconfigured to the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured to a customisable Web page filled with chat, discussion boards, clubs, and more. H Shopping ... program. Can be reconfigured to your e-mail program. Starts your PC store.
... Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of entertainment, featuring music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. E Offers Launches an online community experience with local weather, news, sports...program. F Entertainment Connects you to open a site or software program. Can be reconfigured to the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured to a customisable Web page filled with chat, discussion boards, clubs, and more. H Shopping ... program. Can be reconfigured to your e-mail program. Starts your PC store.
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... the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on your PC. The drive comes with the HP Personal Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media...
... the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on your PC. The drive comes with the HP Personal Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media...
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... are included with more than two channels, and it may include a subwoofer. The PC supports a variety of the PC, see "Setting up 3-connector sound" on page 32. • If your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for sound output. For details on connecting stereo speakers...), a centre speaker and a subwoofer. Working with the sound card. the speaker system must have its own power cable. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with Sound, Pictures and...
... are included with more than two channels, and it may include a subwoofer. The PC supports a variety of the PC, see "Setting up 3-connector sound" on page 32. • If your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for sound output. For details on connecting stereo speakers...), a centre speaker and a subwoofer. Working with the sound card. the speaker system must have its own power cable. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with Sound, Pictures and...
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...click anywhere in your multichannel speaker system. To use the microphone connector on the back of the PC. 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Using the microphone with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for ..., this microphone connector is set the audio configuration. Configuring multichannel audio output for recording, see "Using the microphone with Sound, Pictures and Video 33 The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to set up for example...
...click anywhere in your multichannel speaker system. To use the microphone connector on the back of the PC. 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Using the microphone with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for ..., this microphone connector is set the audio configuration. Configuring multichannel audio output for recording, see "Using the microphone with Sound, Pictures and Video 33 The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to set up for example...
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...button. 6 Select the option describing the number of the PC. (See the following procedure. Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output for the selected speaker configuration. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 Working with no descriptive text in your InterVideo WinDVD...by performing the following table.) Connect speaker cable (plug) for: Front speakers (or, two stereo speakers) Side speakers Rear speakers Centre speaker/subwoofer To PC port [label, name] ( colour): Audio line out [E, out] (lime green) Side speaker [A, side] (gray) Rear speaker [B, rear] (...
...button. 6 Select the option describing the number of the PC. (See the following procedure. Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output for the selected speaker configuration. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 Working with no descriptive text in your InterVideo WinDVD...by performing the following table.) Connect speaker cable (plug) for: Front speakers (or, two stereo speakers) Side speakers Rear speakers Centre speaker/subwoofer To PC port [label, name] ( colour): Audio line out [E, out] (lime green) Side speaker [A, side] (gray) Rear speaker [B, rear] (...
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...frequency for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - Working with no descriptive text in the box. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 To enable the Audio Wizard: Make sure the Enable socket detection tick box is not used . Click OK to test the speakers. Using... Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. You can click a pre-set button, such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the mic connector on the PC. • Audio Wizard - Click OK. 8 The recording control window opens and shows Line In 1 or 2 selected. The Sound Effect Manager control screens...
...frequency for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - Working with no descriptive text in the box. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 To enable the Audio Wizard: Make sure the Enable socket detection tick box is not used . Click OK to test the speakers. Using... Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. You can click a pre-set button, such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the mic connector on the PC. • Audio Wizard - Click OK. 8 The recording control window opens and shows Line In 1 or 2 selected. The Sound Effect Manager control screens...
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...and the Microdrive disk drive. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the PC or located inside a cover. Place only one piece of media in the Safely Remove Hardware window with Sound, Pictures and Video 39 Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as... a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to "Introducing the memory card reader" on...
...and the Microdrive disk drive. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the PC or located inside a cover. Place only one piece of media in the Safely Remove Hardware window with Sound, Pictures and Video 39 Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as... a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to "Introducing the memory card reader" on...
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... If your TV has a composite video socket, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the sockets on the back of your PC, you may also need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video socket Using a TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using... on the connection sockets on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video socket, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In socket on the TV to the S-video socket on the back of the PC. With the TV-out feature, you can connect it to a television to view the...
... If your TV has a composite video socket, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the sockets on the back of your PC, you may also need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video socket Using a TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using... on the connection sockets on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video socket, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In socket on the TV to the S-video socket on the back of the PC. With the TV-out feature, you can connect it to a television to view the...
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... (green connector) on the back of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Connect the S-video adapter cable to an S-video adapter cable. A Composite video cable B S-video adapter cable C Back of PC D S-video socket • If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC. 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before...
... (green connector) on the back of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Connect the S-video adapter cable to an S-video adapter cable. A Composite video cable B S-video adapter cable C Back of PC D S-video socket • If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC. 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before...
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...], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option. 3 Click the OK button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to close the Display Properties window. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it...continue with Sound, Pictures and Video 43 The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. Working with...
...], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option. 3 Click the OK button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to close the Display Properties window. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it...continue with Sound, Pictures and Video 43 The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. Working with...