Start Here Guide
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... Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your Web browser. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable...
... Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your Web browser. Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable...
Start Here Guide
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.... HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Your system may have the multichannel audio speakers option. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here For computers with your speaker system to the front of your computer for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speakers. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. Some models have...
.... HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Your system may have the multichannel audio speakers option. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here For computers with your speaker system to the front of your computer for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speakers. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. Some models have...
Getting Started Guide
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... 43 Using passwords 44 Using antivirus software 45 Using firewall software 46 Installing critical security updates 46 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 Using Shut Down 48 Using Lock ...48 Using sleep mode 48 Using hibernate mode 49 Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode 50 Restarting the Computer 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Signing Up for Software Updates 52 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer...
... 43 Using passwords 44 Using antivirus software 45 Using firewall software 46 Installing critical security updates 46 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 Using Shut Down 48 Using Lock ...48 Using sleep mode 48 Using hibernate mode 49 Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode 50 Restarting the Computer 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Signing Up for Software Updates 52 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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..., and then follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer may also load slowly if there is installed and set up connection. button on your computer. Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are using the proper cables for the Web site at that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem...
..., and then follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer may also load slowly if there is installed and set up connection. button on your computer. Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are using the proper cables for the Web site at that you are selected: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then turn on your changes in the program (usually located on the keyboard at the same time to display the Start menu. 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button next to the Lock button. Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to mouse movement. Replace the batteries in the wireless mouse...
... typing are not recognized by using the mouse, reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer, and then turn on your changes in the program (usually located on the keyboard at the same time to display the Start menu. 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button next to the Lock button. Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to mouse movement. Replace the batteries in the wireless mouse...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... computer and plug it may support additional types. Inspect the ends of the USB cable on the card. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. Replace the memory card if necessary. 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in the Device Manager window. Some cards have a Read/Write or Security switch on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click...
... computer and plug it may support additional types. Inspect the ends of the USB cable on the card. If the message displays again, consider purchasing and installing additional memory. Replace the memory card if necessary. 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in the Device Manager window. Some cards have a Read/Write or Security switch on the remote sensor from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click...
HP Media Center PC - Software Guide
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... instant replay. ■ Play back your digital videos. ■ View your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to DVD+/-R/ -RW media. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows software programs. It is able to read and record to save power when the computer is not in Media Center by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide
... instant replay. ■ Play back your digital videos. ■ View your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to DVD+/-R/ -RW media. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows software programs. It is able to read and record to save power when the computer is not in Media Center by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide
HP Media Center PC - Software Guide
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... able to open and navigate Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to the setup poster or the Start Here guide. To scroll the list of the window to use your mouse: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Move your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. To use all the features in Media Center. Setting Up Media Center The first time you can use either your remote control or your PC, refer to...
... able to open and navigate Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to the setup poster or the Start Here guide. To scroll the list of the window to use your mouse: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Move your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. To use all the features in Media Center. Setting Up Media Center The first time you can use either your remote control or your PC, refer to...
HP Media Center PC - Software Guide
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... Programs Options to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. Changing Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ TV to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. ■ Optimization to keep your computer running...
... Programs Options to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. Changing Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ TV to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. ■ Optimization to keep your computer running...
HP Media Center PC - Getting Started Guide
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... install recommended updates. ■ Download updates for Software Updates Updates from HP HP may send support information or special offers to your desktop (not available in the notification area when critical updates are also available to you will not receive these messages. To turn Updates from HP messages are available. To configure Automatic Updates: ■ Click Start, Control Panel, Other Control Panel Options, and then Automatic Updates. Messages arrive while you are connected to the Internet, Windows Update...
... install recommended updates. ■ Download updates for Software Updates Updates from HP HP may send support information or special offers to your desktop (not available in the notification area when critical updates are also available to you will not receive these messages. To turn Updates from HP messages are available. To configure Automatic Updates: ■ Click Start, Control Panel, Other Control Panel Options, and then Automatic Updates. Messages arrive while you are connected to the Internet, Windows Update...
HP Media Center PC - Getting Started Guide
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...). OUT Using Headphones Your PC comes with the 2.1 speaker system, look for WinDVD to test the speakers. The headphones connector is muted. 60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide If you want to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD. Click Apply. 5 Select Audio Speaker Configuration. When headphones are plugged in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Click Stop, and then click OK. You can also connect headphones to...
...). OUT Using Headphones Your PC comes with the 2.1 speaker system, look for WinDVD to test the speakers. The headphones connector is muted. 60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide If you want to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD. Click Apply. 5 Select Audio Speaker Configuration. When headphones are plugged in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Click Stop, and then click OK. You can also connect headphones to...
HP Media Center TV Home PC - Quick Setup (PS2/Wireless) - page 2
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... connector Side speakers connector Rear speakers connector Center/Subwoofer connector Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Connect your PC. • There are no CDs to lose - 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in case you can use this tool to create your hard drive. • It's faster than traditional CD Recovery methods. • It's easy. Just use . Select models only. it's on monitor, computer, and sound system. Recovery, built-in HP has preinstalled the System Recovery software on the hard drive in remote control...
... connector Side speakers connector Rear speakers connector Center/Subwoofer connector Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Connect your PC. • There are no CDs to lose - 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in case you can use this tool to create your hard drive. • It's faster than traditional CD Recovery methods. • It's easy. Just use . Select models only. it's on monitor, computer, and sound system. Recovery, built-in HP has preinstalled the System Recovery software on the hard drive in remote control...
HP Pavilion Media Center TV PC - Quick Setup (PS2/Wireless) - Page 1
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Copyright © 2004-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Printed in www.hp.com or 4 Search Cluhbp Internet E-mail (8>"2)0 cm Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. HP Pavilion Media Center TV PC Quick Setup 1 Keyboard and Mouse Wireless option Refer to the installation instructions included with your keyboard and mouse.
Copyright © 2004-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Printed in www.hp.com or 4 Search Cluhbp Internet E-mail (8>"2)0 cm Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. HP Pavilion Media Center TV PC Quick Setup 1 Keyboard and Mouse Wireless option Refer to the installation instructions included with your keyboard and mouse.
HP Pavilion Media Center TV PC - Quick Setup (PS2/Wireless) - Page 2
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...future use Software Repair Wizard to lose - Select models only. PC Front Panel Connectors S-video 1394 Video USB 2.0 FireWire® PC Rear Panel Connectors LINE PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector VGA monitor port Modem (Line In RJ-11) Microphone connector Audio Line Out Audio Line In S-video Composite (TV Out) DIGITAL IN ETHERNET 11 Power On 2 1 3 Turn on your own for complete instructions. it's on monitor, computer, and sound system. Cable not included. 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in remote control. 8 FM antenna Select models only...
...future use Software Repair Wizard to lose - Select models only. PC Front Panel Connectors S-video 1394 Video USB 2.0 FireWire® PC Rear Panel Connectors LINE PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector VGA monitor port Modem (Line In RJ-11) Microphone connector Audio Line Out Audio Line In S-video Composite (TV Out) DIGITAL IN ETHERNET 11 Power On 2 1 3 Turn on your own for complete instructions. it's on monitor, computer, and sound system. Cable not included. 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in remote control. 8 FM antenna Select models only...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... automatically download and install recommended updates. ■ Download updates for me choose when to the system. To configure Automatic Updates: ■ Click Start, Control Panel, Other Control Panel Options, and then Automatic Updates. Automatic Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. Before Getting Started 5 You must be connected to the Internet to the Internet, Windows Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up to you through the Support Web site under information for your PC model. Most Support updates...
... automatically download and install recommended updates. ■ Download updates for me choose when to the system. To configure Automatic Updates: ■ Click Start, Control Panel, Other Control Panel Options, and then Automatic Updates. Automatic Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. Before Getting Started 5 You must be connected to the Internet to the Internet, Windows Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up to you through the Support Web site under information for your PC model. Most Support updates...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... program (select models only) is muted. 60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones For select models with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. OUT Using Headphones Your PC comes with a headphones icon. If you want to play a stereo DVD, you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. Choose Analog...
... program (select models only) is muted. 60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones For select models with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. OUT Using Headphones Your PC comes with a headphones icon. If you want to play a stereo DVD, you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. Choose Analog...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of all channels support closed captioning (not all the Media Center windows. You can change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed.
... on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of all channels support closed captioning (not all the Media Center windows. You can change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from HP. See "Replacing the Front Panel" on each side of the drive cover, and then pulling it toward you need these screws to close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 3 Remove the screw under the memory card reader. Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 6 Pull the drive out through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. Some drive models...
... drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from HP. See "Replacing the Front Panel" on each side of the drive cover, and then pulling it toward you need these screws to close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 3 Remove the screw under the memory card reader. Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 6 Pull the drive out through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. Some drive models...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... Failure to the hard disk drive and back of your HP Personal Media Drive bay. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Make a note of the memory card reader. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side panel as a CD, before removing the cables. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide After replacing the hard disk drive, you remove this hard disk drive, store it in your personal files on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC...
.... Failure to the hard disk drive and back of your HP Personal Media Drive bay. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Make a note of the memory card reader. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side panel as a CD, before removing the cables. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide After replacing the hard disk drive, you remove this hard disk drive, store it in your personal files on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. To remove a hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately). Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 Check the bottom of the PC. Use needle-nose pliers to press the tip of the stud on page 1. 2 Remove the four plastic plugs from the outside of the PC case. NOTE: If your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you cannot add a Parallel ATA hard disk drive, but can add an additional or secondary Serial ATA hard disk drive to the...
... Parallel ATA connection cable (purchased separately). Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 Check the bottom of the PC. Use needle-nose pliers to press the tip of the stud on page 1. 2 Remove the four plastic plugs from the outside of the PC case. NOTE: If your PC for an open Parallel ATA connector, you cannot add a Parallel ATA hard disk drive, but can add an additional or secondary Serial ATA hard disk drive to the...
