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... Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using firewall software 14 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 15 Installing critical security updates 16 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 16...
... Time 5 Turning Off the Computer 6 Using Shut Down 6 Using Lock ...7 Using Sleep mode 7 Using Hibernate mode 8 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode 9 Restarting the Computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 11 Setting Up User Accounts 11 Protecting the Computer 12 Using passwords 13 Using antivirus software 14 Using firewall software 14 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 15 Installing critical security updates 16 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 16...
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... card 38 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 39 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 39 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager 40 The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens 41 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 43 Retasking front panel audio connectors 44 Configuring multistreaming audio 45 When to use multistreaming audio 46 Setting up multistreaming audio 46 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 47 Selecting recording devices 48 Resolving sound issues 48 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 49 Remote Control Buttons...
... card 38 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 39 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 39 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager 40 The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens 41 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 43 Retasking front panel audio connectors 44 Configuring multistreaming audio 45 When to use multistreaming audio 46 Setting up multistreaming audio 46 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 47 Selecting recording devices 48 Resolving sound issues 48 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 49 Remote Control Buttons...
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... Computer For best results, when using Windows Vista, turn off the computer without pressing any open software programs by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of the computer. 6 Getting Started (features vary by model) As an alternative to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can set the power management timers to a remote location. You can perform tasks such...
... Computer For best results, when using Windows Vista, turn off the computer without pressing any open software programs by clicking the X at the upper-right corner of the computer. 6 Getting Started (features vary by model) As an alternative to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can set the power management timers to a remote location. You can perform tasks such...
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... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click Internet Explorer. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by model) however, you have Microsoft Internet Explorer. There are other setup information that you must connect through the telephone modem. Internet service with an ISP, skip this computer. NOTE: Easy Internet Services provides a list of the computer, set up modem, a cable modem, or a DSL modem for specific information...
... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click Internet Explorer. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by model) however, you have Microsoft Internet Explorer. There are other setup information that you must connect through the telephone modem. Internet service with an ISP, skip this computer. NOTE: Easy Internet Services provides a list of the computer, set up modem, a cable modem, or a DSL modem for specific information...
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... press Enter on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Windows Vista provides three types of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Standard User: Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. Does not have access to change the limited account picture, and to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the software programs...
... press Enter on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Windows Vista provides three types of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Standard User: Is not allowed to password-protected files, folders, and settings. Does not have access to change the limited account picture, and to install or run some software. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the software programs...
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... memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Protecting the Computer Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of the computer User password or user account Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program) Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings...
... memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Protecting the Computer Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of the computer User password or user account Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program) Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings...
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... entered when you choose to set . You can easily figure out, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in a file on Windows Vista passwords, such as your information. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system on how you want to control access to record each password you cannot access Setup Utility...
... entered when you choose to set . You can easily figure out, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in a file on Windows Vista passwords, such as your information. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys, except in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system on how you want to control access to record each password you cannot access Setup Utility...
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... use the computer for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. Computer viruses can block access to date. The software includes a free update period. For more information about you want to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Under some circumstances, a firewall can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities...
... use the computer for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. Computer viruses can block access to date. The software includes a free update period. For more information about you want to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Under some circumstances, a firewall can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities...
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... install recommended updates. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to date is minimal. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - Configuring the computer for the First Time 15 When you are available. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating...
... install recommended updates. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to date is minimal. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - Configuring the computer for the First Time 15 When you are available. Turning On the Computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating...
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...; Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card This section provides an overview of speakers that came with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models). Creative automatically detects the type of configuring and recording with the media software program. 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For information about the other modes, see "Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes." 1 Click the Windows Start Button on...
...; Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card This section provides an overview of speakers that came with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models). Creative automatically detects the type of configuring and recording with the media software program. 38 Getting Started (features vary by model) For information about the other modes, see "Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes." 1 Click the Windows Start Button on...
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... speaker configuration, equalizer, and volume control, are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection, and you want to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card. Using Audio Creation Mode The Audio Creation Mode enables advanced recording functions. Available features: Configuring speakers and headphones Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX Volume, bass, and treble controls Mixer settings Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 39 Available features: Recording from Creative. 1 Connect your audio cable to connect digital speakers as your output device...
... speaker configuration, equalizer, and volume control, are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection, and you want to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card. Using Audio Creation Mode The Audio Creation Mode enables advanced recording functions. Available features: Configuring speakers and headphones Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX Volume, bass, and treble controls Mixer settings Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 39 Available features: Recording from Creative. 1 Connect your audio cable to connect digital speakers as your output device...
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... sound on a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device See "Example 2: For digital home entertainment." When to rear panel check box, and click OK. 46 Getting Started (features vary by model) Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1: For online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for gaming sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make...
... sound on a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device See "Example 2: For digital home entertainment." When to rear panel check box, and click OK. 46 Getting Started (features vary by model) Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1: For online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for gaming sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make...
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.... 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams...
.... 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens. 5 Click Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button. 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams...
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... Enter button on the remote sensor from the USB connector, wait 1 minute, and plug the remote sensor back in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels, you point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the OK button, try the following: 1 Click the Windows Start Button then select Properties. Make sure the front of the remote sensor (IR receiver) is not listed, go to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control...
... Enter button on the remote sensor from the USB connector, wait 1 minute, and plug the remote sensor back in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels, you point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the OK button, try the following: 1 Click the Windows Start Button then select Properties. Make sure the front of the remote sensor (IR receiver) is not listed, go to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control...
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... open the folder in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into a new location. Managing Files 73 Select an item in Computer or in which you have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver manually. NOTE: You can print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another folder. Or Click the Windows Start Button...
... open the folder in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into a new location. Managing Files 73 Select an item in Computer or in which you have a printer connected to install the specific printer driver manually. NOTE: You can print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another folder. Or Click the Windows Start Button...
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... uses the Safely Remove Hardware task. Remove the memory card when the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the correct slot. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Make sure that could be blocking a proper connection. To straighten slightly bent pins, use it may permanently damage the card reader. Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have a read /write switch is set to Write Enabled...
... uses the Safely Remove Hardware task. Remove the memory card when the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the correct slot. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Make sure that could be blocking a proper connection. To straighten slightly bent pins, use it may permanently damage the card reader. Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have a read /write switch is set to Write Enabled...
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...Windows Media Center Setup to save your changes. The Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that do not apply to keep the computer running smoothly by model) on the remote control to select an option, or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to configure an Internet connection and speakers, run Windows Media Center setup again, and configure the TV display or monitor. Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behavior. Parental Controls to control the media experience and access media...
...Windows Media Center Setup to save your changes. The Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that do not apply to keep the computer running smoothly by model) on the remote control to select an option, or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to configure an Internet connection and speakers, run Windows Media Center setup again, and configure the TV display or monitor. Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behavior. Parental Controls to control the media experience and access media...
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... video) Windows Media file (Advanced Streaming Format) Joint Photographic Experts Group, still image Graphics Interchange Format, still image Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer (Select models only) Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer are the following: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to the movie project. You can easily add videos and still images to the hard disk drive...
... video) Windows Media file (Advanced Streaming Format) Joint Photographic Experts Group, still image Graphics Interchange Format, still image Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer (Select models only) Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer are the following: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to the movie project. You can easily add videos and still images to the hard disk drive...
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... computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to add existing "Adding pictures." "Changing the settings." "Changing the settings." "Saving the movie project." saving it. 166 Getting Started (features vary by model) Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to a disc. Open the muvee Title and Credits window to enter an opening title and closing credits to disc." "Recording the movie project to the movie. See "Capturing video from Camera Enables...
... computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to add existing "Adding pictures." "Changing the settings." "Changing the settings." "Saving the movie project." saving it. 166 Getting Started (features vary by model) Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to a disc. Open the muvee Title and Credits window to enter an opening title and closing credits to disc." "Recording the movie project to the movie. See "Capturing video from Camera Enables...
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... 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, formatting 87 Memory Stick (MS) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Duo) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Pro) 85 Microdrive disk drive 84 Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) 85 mouse autoscroll 30 cursor speed 31 panning 31 switching button...
... 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, formatting 87 Memory Stick (MS) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Duo) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) 85 Memory Stick (MS-Pro) 85 Microdrive disk drive 84 Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) 85 mouse autoscroll 30 cursor speed 31 panning 31 switching button...