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...to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a remote location. As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can set the power management timers to memory, ...Using the Windows Start Button Menu." 1 Close any buttons on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can resume quickly; You can lock it or put the computer automatically into...
...to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a remote location. As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can set the power management timers to memory, ...Using the Windows Start Button Menu." 1 Close any buttons on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can resume quickly; You can lock it or put the computer automatically into...
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...picture files from the device appear in the upper-right corner. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the width. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to change the height. Clicking and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the ...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) Drag the border to the left or right to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of ...
...picture files from the device appear in the upper-right corner. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the width. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to change the height. Clicking and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the ...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) Drag the border to the left or right to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of ...
Getting Started Guide
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...open the Computer view, click the Windows Start Button on the computer involves working with the same name. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other storage media within a folder must have a unique name, but two different folders can have files with files and folders on the computer: The... Computer view enables you to group related files together. Organizing Files with files. Each file within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can contain any unit of file, and it easy to move or copy files from one folder to another....
...open the Computer view, click the Windows Start Button on the computer involves working with the same name. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other storage media within a folder must have a unique name, but two different folders can have files with files and folders on the computer: The... Computer view enables you to group related files together. Organizing Files with files. Each file within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can contain any unit of file, and it easy to move or copy files from one folder to another....
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... and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. d Try playing the DVD again. ...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 control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click...
... and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. d Try playing the DVD again. ...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 control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click...
Getting Started Guide
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...of information onto a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs:... you must perform to record (or burn) files to describe the recording of recording. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player... 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 CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Burn is ...
...of information onto a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs:... you must perform to record (or burn) files to describe the recording of recording. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player... 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 CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Burn is ...
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... that you want to view the images. NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards that came with Pictures and Videos 151 You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital photo or video camera, directly to the computer or through a docking station. Working with Pictures and... Videos You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). Working with the device. (Select models have...
... that you want to view the images. NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards that came with Pictures and Videos 151 You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital photo or video camera, directly to the computer or through a docking station. Working with Pictures and... Videos You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). Working with the device. (Select models have...
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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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...multichannel audio configuration. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Line Rear (black) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). S-video In connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.... (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated).
...multichannel audio configuration. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Line Rear (black) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). S-video In connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.... (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated).
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...Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which are over -the-air analog ...for TV cable or antenna, which is connected to the motherboard. 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 a TV set -top box connector (white). ...
...Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which are over -the-air analog ...for TV cable or antenna, which is connected to the motherboard. 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 a TV set -top box connector (white). ...
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... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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...
... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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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... cable by model) The type of the computer (select models only). NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by... and to one of the computer, you need a composite video cable. If so, you can connect a TV to the composite video out connector (D) on the TV tuner card. If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector on the TV to a TV, you need...
... cable by model) The type of the computer (select models only). NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by... and to one of the computer, you need a composite video cable. If so, you can connect a TV to the composite video out connector (D) on the TV tuner card. If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector on the TV to a TV, you need...
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... adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into..., TV, and so on) to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. If pressing Alt...
... adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into..., TV, and so on) to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. If pressing Alt...
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...Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the computer ...computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 ...
...Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the computer ...computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 ...
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... the desktop, and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and... Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). If the monitor has...
... the desktop, and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and... Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). If the monitor has...
Getting Started
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... 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 play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order listed... controls to control the movie. 5 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) If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to...
... 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 play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order listed... controls to control the movie. 5 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) If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to...
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.... 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 movie. 2 Change the resolution of... skipping, 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model)
.... 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 movie. 2 Change the resolution of... skipping, 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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...: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD...
...: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD...