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...-streaming Audio 20 Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio) ...... 20 Setting Up Multi-streaming Audio 22 Using the Memory Card Reader 25 Using the Memory Card Reader 25 Media Insertion Guide 26 Working With the Safely Remove Hardware Utility 27 Using a TV as a Monitor 29 Identifying Cables You May Need 29 Connecting to a TV Set 29 Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen 30 nView tab 31 Ge Force tab 31 Displays tab 32 Disabling the TV Option...
...-streaming Audio 20 Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio) ...... 20 Setting Up Multi-streaming Audio 22 Using the Memory Card Reader 25 Using the Memory Card Reader 25 Media Insertion Guide 26 Working With the Safely Remove Hardware Utility 27 Using a TV as a Monitor 29 Identifying Cables You May Need 29 Connecting to a TV Set 29 Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen 30 nView tab 31 Ge Force tab 31 Displays tab 32 Disabling the TV Option...
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...power system. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Refer to set up your model PC. Look in the PC box for the country/region in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the quick setup.... Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into an AC power outlet. Setting Up Your PC WARNING: Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. If you begin using it, arrange the PC and your work habits for important ergonomic...
...power system. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Refer to set up your model PC. Look in the PC box for the country/region in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the quick setup.... Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into an AC power outlet. Setting Up Your PC WARNING: Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. If you begin using it, arrange the PC and your work habits for important ergonomic...
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... desktop. If Internet service was not set up with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: For high-speed broadband, cable, or digital subscriber line (DSL), contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you must sign up during the initial setup of Internet service providers; however, you have questions, contact the ISP directly. 4 Getting Started Guide Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on page...
... desktop. If Internet service was not set up with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: For high-speed broadband, cable, or digital subscriber line (DSL), contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you must sign up during the initial setup of Internet service providers; however, you have questions, contact the ISP directly. 4 Getting Started Guide Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on page...
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... install additional software programs or hardware devices on CDs or DVDs included in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Help and Support 2 Search for compatibility with your new PC See the built-in the PC box (select models only). Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for moving your files onto your PC - For information about System Restore...
... install additional software programs or hardware devices on CDs or DVDs included in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Help and Support 2 Search for compatibility with your new PC See the built-in the PC box (select models only). Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for moving your files onto your PC - For information about System Restore...
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... or Windows Media Player. Using the Keyboard 7 Pictures (Photos) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Icon Feature Standby User Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on the left side of these special buttons on ). Opens video software program. Compaq or or or or Compaq My Presario Help Links to specific functions...
... or Windows Media Player. Using the Keyboard 7 Pictures (Photos) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Icon Feature Standby User Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on the left side of these special buttons on ). Opens video software program. Compaq or or or or Compaq My Presario Help Links to specific functions...
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... Keyboard. 5 On the Buttons tab, double-click the button you want to change. 6 For the Button configuration, click the Down arrow to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the Button tab restores all of buttons vary by keyboard model. Customizing the keyboard buttons You can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of the Internet buttons to decrease volume. Using the Keyboard 9 Mute Turns speaker sound...
... Keyboard. 5 On the Buttons tab, double-click the button you want to change. 6 For the Button configuration, click the Down arrow to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the Button tab restores all of buttons vary by keyboard model. Customizing the keyboard buttons You can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of the Internet buttons to decrease volume. Using the Keyboard 9 Mute Turns speaker sound...
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...; Sound Effect - enables both the microphone connector and the headphones connector to be retasked to test the speakers. and Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 16 Getting Started Guide selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide, and has the Speaker Test button to perform a different audio function. Click Start on the taskbar, Control Panel, and Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. • If Sound Effect Manager is present, follow the instructions...
...; Sound Effect - enables both the microphone connector and the headphones connector to be retasked to test the speakers. and Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Speaker Configuration button. 16 Getting Started Guide selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide, and has the Speaker Test button to perform a different audio function. Click Start on the taskbar, Control Panel, and Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. • If Sound Effect Manager is present, follow the instructions...
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Play internal media files through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. See Example 1. 2 For digital home entertainment, where you hear: • DVD sound on : a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB Drive, or other external device See Example 2. When to Use Multi-streaming Audio You may multi-stream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming, where you hear 5.1 game sound on your PC headphone...
Play internal media files through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. See Example 1. 2 For digital home entertainment, where you hear: • DVD sound on : a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB Drive, or other external device See Example 2. When to Use Multi-streaming Audio You may multi-stream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming, where you hear 5.1 game sound on your PC headphone...
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... optional memory card reader (select models only) can place media in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use each media independently. Using the Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the slot. 2 The PC opens a window so you are keyed and cannot be inserted correctly. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. A steady activity light indicates that the activity light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. Using...
... optional memory card reader (select models only) can place media in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use each media independently. Using the Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the slot. 2 The PC opens a window so you are keyed and cannot be inserted correctly. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. A steady activity light indicates that the activity light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. Using...
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... need an S-video adapter cable. The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; B A C Using a TV as a Monitor 29 Connecting to a TV Set To use your TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks...
... need an S-video adapter cable. The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; B A C Using a TV as a Monitor 29 Connecting to a TV Set To use your TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks...
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... an S-video adapter cable. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to the composite video jack on the back of the PC. D Composite video cable E Composite jack C Back of PC • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on your PC. 30 Getting Started Guide
... an S-video adapter cable. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to the composite video jack on the back of the PC. D Composite video cable E Composite jack C Back of PC • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on your PC. 30 Getting Started Guide
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..., if necessary, in the nView Display Mode area, select Standard [Dualview], 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 keep the setting. Using a TV as a Monitor 31 You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the...
..., if necessary, in the nView Display Mode area, select Standard [Dualview], 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 keep the setting. Using a TV as a Monitor 31 You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the...
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.... If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. NOTE: Some PC models can change the display. 2 To view the computer image on the next device. The Display Properties window opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click the Advanced button. 4 Look at the same time.) Each time you may need to disable the TV option to change where the PC desktop appears...
.... If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. NOTE: Some PC models can change the display. 2 To view the computer image on the next device. The Display Properties window opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click the Advanced button. 4 Look at the same time.) Each time you may need to disable the TV option to change where the PC desktop appears...
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Ge Force tab (disabling) 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 In the nView Modes area select Single display from the drop-down list. Using a TV as a Monitor 33 In the Current display area select Analog Display or Digital Display. 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. a green corner indicates an active display. 2 Click the...
Ge Force tab (disabling) 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 In the nView Modes area select Single display from the drop-down list. Using a TV as a Monitor 33 In the Current display area select Analog Display or Digital Display. 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. a green corner indicates an active display. 2 Click the...
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... starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive. See your System Recovery documentation. For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. You can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files...
... starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive. See your System Recovery documentation. For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. You can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files...
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Using the Drive To store files: The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is HP Personal Media Drive. Most media files open in specific folders. The default volume label of this created folder. 4 Open Windows Media Player by clicking Start, All Programs, and then clicking Windows Media Player. 5 In the Windows Media Player window, click Tools, select Options, and then select the Media Library tab. 6 Click the Monitor Folders button. 7 Click...
Using the Drive To store files: The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is HP Personal Media Drive. Most media files open in specific folders. The default volume label of this created folder. 4 Open Windows Media Player by clicking Start, All Programs, and then clicking Windows Media Player. 5 In the Windows Media Player window, click Tools, select Options, and then select the Media Library tab. 6 Click the Monitor Folders button. 7 Click...
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... Windows Media Player. Disconnecting the Drive You can safely remove the drive when it . When the amber activity light is blinking, the drive is not active. Removing the drive while the light is connected to locate your music files may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. To disconnect the HP Personal Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that doesn't work, restart the PC. Using...
... Windows Media Player. Disconnecting the Drive You can safely remove the drive when it . When the amber activity light is blinking, the drive is not active. Removing the drive while the light is connected to locate your music files may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. To disconnect the HP Personal Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that doesn't work, restart the PC. Using...
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... Media Drive 35, 38 driver updates, LightScribe 59 DVD player, multi-channel audio 14 DVDs archive files 58 burning to disc 72 copying 57 data 56 data discs, burning tips 56 erasing rewritable 52 image files 59 movies, creating 67 quality settings 72 recording time 75 supported formats 71 verifying data integrity 53, 55 E editing video files (MyDVD) 71 e-mail keyboard button 8 equalizer Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) 16 Sound...
... Media Drive 35, 38 driver updates, LightScribe 59 DVD player, multi-channel audio 14 DVDs archive files 58 burning to disc 72 copying 57 data 56 data discs, burning tips 56 erasing rewritable 52 image files 59 movies, creating 67 quality settings 72 recording time 75 supported formats 71 verifying data integrity 53, 55 E editing video files (MyDVD) 71 e-mail keyboard button 8 equalizer Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) 16 Sound...
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... files 52 manuals, on the Web 77 memory card reader card types 25 using 25 microphone using a microphone 13 Index 83 F file formats, video 69 files adding to partially recorded discs 56 archive 58 compressed audio 52 image 59 M4A 52 MP3 52 supported video formats 69 verification of data 56 verify integrity of backups 56 WMA 52 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 74 G gallery 42 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to...
... files 52 manuals, on the Web 77 memory card reader card types 25 using 25 microphone using a microphone 13 Index 83 F file formats, video 69 files adding to partially recorded discs 56 archive 58 compressed audio 52 image 59 M4A 52 MP3 52 supported video formats 69 verification of data 56 verify integrity of backups 56 WMA 52 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 74 G gallery 42 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to...
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... O online manuals 77 onscreen guides 77 optical drive quick reference 64 organizing Internet links and the PC 6 P PC organizing information 6 setting it up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 5 turning on 3 viewing PC image on TV 30 PC Help & Tools 79 peripherals 3 Pictures (Photos) button 7 pictures, managing 41 Q quality settings, recording DVDs 72 R RealOne Player, features 65 Recording configuring Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 20...
... O online manuals 77 onscreen guides 77 optical drive quick reference 64 organizing Internet links and the PC 6 P PC organizing information 6 setting it up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 5 turning on 3 viewing PC image on TV 30 PC Help & Tools 79 peripherals 3 Pictures (Photos) button 7 pictures, managing 41 Q quality settings, recording DVDs 72 R RealOne Player, features 65 Recording configuring Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 20...