PC Basics Guide
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... to the user manual that the light on the drive is not reading from your needs. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to your PC. Remove the diskette from or to the diskette. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Internet sites...
... to the user manual that the light on the drive is not reading from your needs. Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to suit your PC via software called printer drivers. If your PC does not already have a printer connected to your PC. Remove the diskette from or to the diskette. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Internet sites...
PC Basics Guide
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..., 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See turning off , 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute button, 12 N Net. floppy disk. See Internet, about network interface about , 32 browser programs, 33 browsing the Web, 34 connecting to, 31 restricting content, 34 searching the, 33 Internet connection, high speed, 32 Internet Service Provider (ISP), defined, 32 K keyboard indicators, 11 shortcuts, 9 types of buttons, 12 using, 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric...
..., 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See turning off , 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute button, 12 N Net. floppy disk. See Internet, about network interface about , 32 browser programs, 33 browsing the Web, 34 connecting to, 31 restricting content, 34 searching the, 33 Internet connection, high speed, 32 Internet Service Provider (ISP), defined, 32 K keyboard indicators, 11 shortcuts, 9 types of buttons, 12 using, 9 keyboard keys alphanumeric...
Getting Started Guide
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... Making Recovery Discs 62 HP Products Work Better Together 62 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 62 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs 62 Protecting the PC 63 Using Software Programs 63 Using HP Organize Software 64 Using PC Help & Tools 64 Turning Off the PC 64 Manual Standby Mode 65 Manual Hibernation Mode 66 Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode 67 Installing Software 68 Using the PC Hardware 69 Using the Keyboard 69 Special Keyboard Buttons 70 Using the Mouse 72 Wireless Keyboard Set 72 Remote Control 73 Memory Card Reader...
... Making Recovery Discs 62 HP Products Work Better Together 62 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 62 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs 62 Protecting the PC 63 Using Software Programs 63 Using HP Organize Software 64 Using PC Help & Tools 64 Turning Off the PC 64 Manual Standby Mode 65 Manual Hibernation Mode 66 Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode 67 Installing Software 68 Using the PC Hardware 69 Using the Keyboard 69 Special Keyboard Buttons 70 Using the Mouse 72 Wireless Keyboard Set 72 Remote Control 73 Memory Card Reader...
Getting Started Guide
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... run tests. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you can find these updates. Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button on the taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 Choose HP Media Center PC help by using the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to HP Instant Support, click Start a New Request and follow the onscreen instructions...
... run tests. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you can find these updates. Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. To open the Help and Support Center: 1 Press the Help button on the taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 Choose HP Media Center PC help by using the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to HP Instant Support, click Start a New Request and follow the onscreen instructions...
Getting Started Guide
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... monitor. Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to the PC. See the documentation that came with the PC. Connect this adapter in the PC box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the PC. 2 Plug the other end to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet...
... monitor. Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to the PC. See the documentation that came with the PC. Connect this adapter in the PC box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the PC. 2 Plug the other end to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet...
Getting Started Guide
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... the PC. 2 Turn on the TV screen, click Yes to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on your PC monitor and your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to keep the setting. The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button...
... the PC. 2 Turn on the TV screen, click Yes to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on your PC monitor and your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to keep the setting. The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button...
Getting Started Guide
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... change the audio properties for Media Center Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. You should be able to hear the speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for the number of WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD Or Start WinDVD: Click Start, Choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Player. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Click the option for the Media Center...
... change the audio properties for Media Center Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. You should be able to hear the speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for the number of WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD Or Start WinDVD: Click Start, Choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Player. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Click the option for the Media Center...
Getting Started Guide
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... access all the PC utilities and features. You can also run a disk cleanup, and access system information. Desktop shortcuts (Select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Help and Support Use it to Find all your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. Sign up with a new or existing account with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behavior; PC Tune Up & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service...
... access all the PC utilities and features. You can also run a disk cleanup, and access system information. Desktop shortcuts (Select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Help and Support Use it to Find all your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. Sign up with a new or existing account with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behavior; PC Tune Up & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service...
Getting Started Guide
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... open a program, click its icon on this program. InterVideo WinDVD Creator lets you watch in the HP Media Center PC Software Guide for viruses and protects your commands. iTunes with QuickTime lets you use and enjoy your PC purchase. Norton AntiVirus 2004 is possible that allows you set up an online connection to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models). n The software listed on the desktop...
... open a program, click its icon on this program. InterVideo WinDVD Creator lets you watch in the HP Media Center PC Software Guide for viruses and protects your commands. iTunes with QuickTime lets you use and enjoy your PC purchase. Norton AntiVirus 2004 is possible that allows you set up an online connection to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models). n The software listed on the desktop...
Getting Started Guide
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...Port (LAN) 15 keyboard buttons 70 selecting an Internet Service Provider 59 Internet connection modem 15 network port 15 Internet Explorer icon 61 Internet Service Provider, selecting 59 K keyboard connector 13 Internet buttons 70 keys 69 not working 86 using 69 wireless 72 wireless receiver 72 keyboard buttons access 70 configuring 71 Internet 70 media playback 71 not working 86 special 70 M Media Center desktop 60 opening through Start menu 60 with remote control 73 PC desktop 60 software 5 start button 61 memory card reader in-use light 76 troubleshooting 77 using 75, 76 94 HP Media Center...
...Port (LAN) 15 keyboard buttons 70 selecting an Internet Service Provider 59 Internet connection modem 15 network port 15 Internet Explorer icon 61 Internet Service Provider, selecting 59 K keyboard connector 13 Internet buttons 70 keys 69 not working 86 using 69 wireless 72 wireless receiver 72 keyboard buttons access 70 configuring 71 Internet 70 media playback 71 not working 86 special 70 M Media Center desktop 60 opening through Start menu 60 with remote control 73 PC desktop 60 software 5 start button 61 memory card reader in-use light 76 troubleshooting 77 using 75, 76 94 HP Media Center...
Getting Started Guide
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... videos from digital video camera 18, 19, 43 recovery discs 62 remote control installing batteries 74 range 73 type of battery to use 74 using 73 remote sensor 89 connecting 17 using 73 restarting PC from standby 83 S safely remove hardware utility 77 safety information 2 AC power safety warnings 2 ergonomic information 2 scanner, connecting 22 Secure Digital (SD) reader 75 selecting Internet Service Provider 59 Serial port connector 13 settings power management 67 remote control and remote sensor 89 setup poster 4 SmartMedia (SM) reader 75 software 63 installing...
... videos from digital video camera 18, 19, 43 recovery discs 62 remote control installing batteries 74 range 73 type of battery to use 74 using 73 remote sensor 89 connecting 17 using 73 restarting PC from standby 83 S safely remove hardware utility 77 safety information 2 AC power safety warnings 2 ergonomic information 2 scanner, connecting 22 Secure Digital (SD) reader 75 selecting Internet Service Provider 59 Serial port connector 13 settings power management 67 remote control and remote sensor 89 setup poster 4 SmartMedia (SM) reader 75 software 63 installing...
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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... service provider, if you subscribe to get the correct Program Guide. Use the setup wizard to test your remote control and to complete. Media Center Program Guide setting, an error message may not be able to either cable or satellite TV. ■ Provide the brand of the PC, you specify your PC country/region location. The Media Center setup wizard may take approximately 10 to 40 minutes to configure your Internet connection...
... service provider, if you subscribe to get the correct Program Guide. Use the setup wizard to test your remote control and to complete. Media Center Program Guide setting, an error message may not be able to either cable or satellite TV. ■ Provide the brand of the PC, you specify your PC country/region location. The Media Center setup wizard may take approximately 10 to 40 minutes to configure your Internet connection...
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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.... 6 HP Media Center PC Software Guide Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the following four steps: 1 Check the remote control This step is an interactive test to make sure the remote control is best to complete each step in the Media Center setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard opens. n Use Media Center settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the...
.... 6 HP Media Center PC Software Guide Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the following four steps: 1 Check the remote control This step is an interactive test to make sure the remote control is best to complete each step in the Media Center setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard opens. n Use Media Center settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the...
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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... Program Guide information. j The Guide is selected. i Set the IR signal speed. n The Program Guide may not be available in all onscreen instructions. If you complete all countries/regions. 3 Set up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Guide, and then Reset Guide lineup. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide b Select if you change channels. Sometimes a set -top box, the setup wizard programs your TV service. g Select a remote control code. h Test channel changing.
... Program Guide information. j The Guide is selected. i Set the IR signal speed. n The Program Guide may not be available in all onscreen instructions. If you complete all countries/regions. 3 Set up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Guide, and then Reset Guide lineup. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide b Select if you change channels. Sometimes a set -top box, the setup wizard programs your TV service. g Select a remote control code. h Test channel changing.
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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... to your printer icon and then click Set as Default. You may need to print your pictures with your printer. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click your printer. 82 HP Media Center PC Software Guide Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. Or Press the Print button on the remote control. A check mark appears next to print...
... to your printer icon and then click Set as Default. You may need to print your pictures with your printer. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click your printer. 82 HP Media Center PC Software Guide Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. Or Press the Print button on the remote control. A check mark appears next to print...
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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... the code locks, you need help, contact Support. The country/region number is not fullscreen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. To use the WinDVD control panel: ■ To move the WinDVD control panel, place the mouse pointer on the panel (but not on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. ■ To resize the video window when it...
... the code locks, you need help, contact Support. The country/region number is not fullscreen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. To use the WinDVD control panel: ■ To move the WinDVD control panel, place the mouse pointer on the panel (but not on a button), and drag it to the desired location on the screen. ■ To resize the video window when it...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... to remove the side panel. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive all the way in all four guide screws into the sides of the drive cover...
... to remove the side panel. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the optical drive, using a gentle rocking motion. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive all the way in all four guide screws into the sides of the drive cover...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on page 1. If the battery fails, replace it with the same, or equivalent, type of the add-in the card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any memory modules, if necessary, to reach the battery. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
... the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on page 1. If the battery fails, replace it with the same, or equivalent, type of the add-in the card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any memory modules, if necessary, to reach the battery. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to remove the side panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Connecting Speakers and Configuring Sound
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... Input to use these steps to play a DVD recorded in connector, use the digital audio in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. A connector with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of the PC. 2 Connecting Speakers and Configuring Sound Configuring sound for example, 7.1 speakers. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of the PC is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. NOTE: To test the speakers (multichannel speakers only), click the Test button. Choose...
... Input to use these steps to play a DVD recorded in connector, use the digital audio in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. A connector with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of the PC. 2 Connecting Speakers and Configuring Sound Configuring sound for example, 7.1 speakers. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of the PC is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. NOTE: To test the speakers (multichannel speakers only), click the Test button. Choose...
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Setup Poster
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...-11) O - Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Just use this tool to begin. First, turn on the hard drive in case you can use Software Repair Wizard to create your user documentation for future use. Audio in right T - S-video In C G - Microphone M - Audio Line In N - Composite video In D H - FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port I J K L M N O Recovery, built-in HP has preinstalled the System Recovery software on monitor then computer. Connect modem cable to computer. PS/2 Mouse connector E - Digital Audio In O -
...-11) O - Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model. Just use this tool to begin. First, turn on the hard drive in case you can use Software Repair Wizard to create your user documentation for future use. Audio in right T - S-video In C G - Microphone M - Audio Line In N - Composite video In D H - FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port I J K L M N O Recovery, built-in HP has preinstalled the System Recovery software on monitor then computer. Connect modem cable to computer. PS/2 Mouse connector E - Digital Audio In O -