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...Microphone 56 Resolving Sound Issues 57 Starting the PC 59 Starting the PC for the First Time 59 Selecting an ISP 59 Media Center PC Desktop View 60 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 ...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 75 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 78 Troubleshooting 83 Problems and Solutions 83 ...
...Microphone 56 Resolving Sound Issues 57 Starting the PC 59 Starting the PC for the First Time 59 Selecting an ISP 59 Media Center PC Desktop View 60 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 ...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 75 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 78 Troubleshooting 83 Problems and Solutions 83 ...
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... to the Internet to HP Instant Support, click Start a New Request and follow the onscreen instructions. To turn it back on your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). Getting Help 3 Click Connect to Customer Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help to read Help ... and initiate application or system recovery. If you have turned off the Updates from HP. Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. In Help and Support, click HP Media Center PC help by using the Internet. Here you will not receive these programs, click Start...
... to the Internet to HP Instant Support, click Start a New Request and follow the onscreen instructions. To turn it back on your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). Getting Help 3 Click Connect to Customer Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help to read Help ... and initiate application or system recovery. If you have turned off the Updates from HP. Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. In Help and Support, click HP Media Center PC help by using the Internet. Here you will not receive these programs, click Start...
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... Hardware window while the USB Mass Storage Device is bent to the point of the memory cards for it to recognize the memory card reader. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try the following: ■ Make sure the read/write... Utility If you inadvertently open the Safely Remove Hardware window, click Close. Straighten slightly bent pins with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of this media into the empty slot to use your PC. Using the PC Hardware 77 You must restart the PC to see if any pins are bent.
... Hardware window while the USB Mass Storage Device is bent to the point of the memory cards for it to recognize the memory card reader. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try the following: ■ Make sure the read/write... Utility If you inadvertently open the Safely Remove Hardware window, click Close. Straighten slightly bent pins with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of this media into the empty slot to use your PC. Using the PC Hardware 77 You must restart the PC to see if any pins are bent.
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... may be experiencing with a voltage select switch for details. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for use in...
... may be experiencing with a voltage select switch for details. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for use in...
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... connected to increase the volume. ■ Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster Audigy 2, and then click Creative Speaker Settings. Troubleshooting 85 Adjust the volume slide bars to increase volume. ■ If your speakers from the drop-down list. 5 Click Channel to adjust the speaker volume...
... connected to increase the volume. ■ Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster Audigy 2, and then click Creative Speaker Settings. Troubleshooting 85 Adjust the volume slide bars to increase volume. ■ If your speakers from the drop-down list. 5 Click Channel to adjust the speaker volume...
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... the front of the mouse. b Clean the mouse ball with a lint-free cloth. it . (If the light on . Then turn the computer off (approximately 5 seconds). Troubleshooting 87 Problem The monitor doesn't work , even though everything else does. ■ If nothing happens when you move the mouse, it's possible that the cable... cover. ■ The computer might have stopped. Reset the computer by unscrewing the bottom of the monitor is lit, the monitor is getting power.) n When Media Center is firmly connected to open...
... the front of the mouse. b Clean the mouse ball with a lint-free cloth. it . (If the light on . Then turn the computer off (approximately 5 seconds). Troubleshooting 87 Problem The monitor doesn't work , even though everything else does. ■ If nothing happens when you move the mouse, it's possible that the cable... cover. ■ The computer might have stopped. Reset the computer by unscrewing the bottom of the monitor is lit, the monitor is getting power.) n When Media Center is firmly connected to open...
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You cannot remove a CD or DVD after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the PC. Troubleshooting 89 Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. Problem My remote sensor is properly detecting the IR ... the end of the USB cable on the computer and press the Eject button to extend the tray. Turn on the remote sensor from the PC and plug it is not listed, go to Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Windows...
You cannot remove a CD or DVD after the remote sensor appears in , and then restart the PC. Troubleshooting 89 Plug in other USB devices, leave the remote sensor plugged in the Device Manager window. Problem My remote sensor is properly detecting the IR ... the end of the USB cable on the computer and press the Eject button to extend the tray. Turn on the remote sensor from the PC and plug it is not listed, go to Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Windows...
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...directories: ■ My Computer ■ C:/ ■ drivers j Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. k Restart the PC. For more information, look in an unsupported format. e Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. Open the video file in a... click the Device Manager button. g Remove the check mark from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. Problem My PC is experiencing video errors. f Select Install from Search removable media. h Click Include this search, and then click the Browse button. Troubleshooting 91
...directories: ■ My Computer ■ C:/ ■ drivers j Click OK, Next, and then click Finish after the drivers are updated. k Restart the PC. For more information, look in an unsupported format. e Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. Open the video file in a... click the Device Manager button. g Remove the check mark from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. Problem My PC is experiencing video errors. f Select Install from Search removable media. h Click Include this search, and then click the Browse button. Troubleshooting 91
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... Recovery. You must be set to Windows Media Player help for compressor-decompressor. Refer to No access. It must be read by using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to Read only or Full access for surround sound. 92 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide n If you get a... codec error when playing an audio file, open the file in Windows Media Player. See "Application Recovery" in ...
... Recovery. You must be set to Windows Media Player help for compressor-decompressor. Refer to No access. It must be read by using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to Read only or Full access for surround sound. 92 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide n If you get a... codec error when playing an audio file, open the file in Windows Media Player. See "Application Recovery" in ...
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... 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 PC Getting Started Guide
... 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 PC Getting Started Guide
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... network interface adapter 15 O On button 59 online guides 6 Online Spotlight link to Microsoft Web site 6 P PC back connectors 12 components 7 components for Media Center 8 connecting the remote sensor 17 connecting the TV signal source 24 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and... 83 protecting with virus-scanning software 63 setting up 4, 10 speaker system components 7 standby mode 65 troubleshooting 3, 5 troubleshooting information 64 turning off 64 PC Help & Tools, using 64 PC Tune Up & Repair 61 power settings hibernation mode 66 standby mode 65 printer connecting 22 connector 13 ...
... network interface adapter 15 O On button 59 online guides 6 Online Spotlight link to Microsoft Web site 6 P PC back connectors 12 components 7 components for Media Center 8 connecting the remote sensor 17 connecting the TV signal source 24 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and... 83 protecting with virus-scanning software 63 setting up 4, 10 speaker system components 7 standby mode 65 troubleshooting 3, 5 troubleshooting information 64 turning off 64 PC Help & Tools, using 64 PC Tune Up & Repair 61 power settings hibernation mode 66 standby mode 65 printer connecting 22 connector 13 ...
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... S-video In connector 14 System Recovery 5 System Restore 5 system tray 60 T transfer wizard 62 transferring old PC information to a new PC 62 troubleshooting 83 can't remove CD/DVD from drive 89 corrupted files 83, 84 keyboard buttons not working 86 keyboard not working 86 memory card reader ...videos working with home videos 18, 19 virus-scanning program 63 volume adjusting 55 volume, adjusting 55 W warnings voltage select switch 83 warranty information 4 Windows Media Player icon 61 Windows Start menu 61 wireless LAN 16 connecting 16 X xD reader 75 96 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
... S-video In connector 14 System Recovery 5 System Restore 5 system tray 60 T transfer wizard 62 transferring old PC information to a new PC 62 troubleshooting 83 can't remove CD/DVD from drive 89 corrupted files 83, 84 keyboard buttons not working 86 keyboard not working 86 memory card reader ...videos working with home videos 18, 19 virus-scanning program 63 volume adjusting 55 volume, adjusting 55 W warnings voltage select switch 83 warranty information 4 Windows Media Player icon 61 Windows Start menu 61 wireless LAN 16 connecting 16 X xD reader 75 96 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide
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... Programs on DVD 111 Capturing Analog Home Video 112 Using Double-Layer Technology and Media 113 Copy Protection 114 Playing CDs and DVDs 115 Playing Music CDs with iTunes 115 Playing CDs and... Burning an Image 127 About Recording Video Files 127 Disc Labels 127 Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC 127 Compatibility Information 129 Compatible File Formats 130 Disc Quick Reference 130 Disc Feature and Compatibility 132 Optical...to DVD 146 Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format 146 Troubleshooting 147 Problems and Solutions 147 Index 153 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide
... Programs on DVD 111 Capturing Analog Home Video 112 Using Double-Layer Technology and Media 113 Copy Protection 114 Playing CDs and DVDs 115 Playing Music CDs with iTunes 115 Playing CDs and... Burning an Image 127 About Recording Video Files 127 Disc Labels 127 Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC 127 Compatibility Information 129 Compatible File Formats 130 Disc Quick Reference 130 Disc Feature and Compatibility 132 Optical...to DVD 146 Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format 146 Troubleshooting 147 Problems and Solutions 147 Index 153 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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.... n For more information about troubleshooting the recording conflicts, refer to record at the same time. Watching and Recording TV Programs 51 If your PC was turned off during the time the program was scheduled to record was scheduled to Media Center Help. About Recording Errors A ...recording error means that are not first run are not recorded. This can occur for a series recording so any programs in standby mode during scheduled recording time. PC was turned off and not in ...
.... n For more information about troubleshooting the recording conflicts, refer to record at the same time. Watching and Recording TV Programs 51 If your PC was turned off during the time the program was scheduled to record was scheduled to Media Center Help. About Recording Errors A ...recording error means that are not first run are not recorded. This can occur for a series recording so any programs in standby mode during scheduled recording time. PC was turned off and not in ...
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...remove a CD or DVD. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. Turn on the computer and press the Eject button to reconfigure the Media Center software settings for the cable set to the correct voltage setting for use in the particular ...CD or DVD drive door until the door opens. Try altering the lighting conditions in the Media Center software. The voltage select switch has been pre-set -top box or satellite receiver. Troubleshooting 147 If this continues. ■ Press the Enter button on the remote sensor. Look up...
...remove a CD or DVD. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. Turn on the computer and press the Eject button to reconfigure the Media Center software settings for the cable set to the correct voltage setting for use in the particular ...CD or DVD drive door until the door opens. Try altering the lighting conditions in the Media Center software. The voltage select switch has been pre-set -top box or satellite receiver. Troubleshooting 147 If this continues. ■ Press the Enter button on the remote sensor. Look up...
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... screen. Check that you have configured Windows Media Player to the Media Library. For best performance, HP recommends that the Windows Media Player setting for more information about using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to another PC. I play in the Start menu. Follow the onscreen instructions until you use Windows Media Player to add your TV signal source through...
... screen. Check that you have configured Windows Media Player to the Media Library. For best performance, HP recommends that the Windows Media Player setting for more information about using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to another PC. I play in the Start menu. Follow the onscreen instructions until you use Windows Media Player to add your TV signal source through...
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... set the Guide listings, open ) Parental Control. Select Edit Guide listings to the correct program information. Postal code results do not open Media Center, select Settings, TV, Guide and then select Add missing channels to schedule recordings and view programs from the added channels. If you will...; For detailed instructions, click the Help icon in the Television Program Guide don't match your keyboard. If program listings displayed in Media Center. Troubleshooting 151 Problem I forgot my parental control password. This will still be able to add channels. Solution Open...
... set the Guide listings, open ) Parental Control. Select Edit Guide listings to the correct program information. Postal code results do not open Media Center, select Settings, TV, Guide and then select Add missing channels to schedule recordings and view programs from the added channels. If you will...; For detailed instructions, click the Help icon in the Television Program Guide don't match your keyboard. If program listings displayed in Media Center. Troubleshooting 151 Problem I forgot my parental control password. This will still be able to add channels. Solution Open...
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...menu Media Center 4 storing files about storing data files 123 using RecordNow! 122 System Restore settings 62 T Teletext, displaying 55 Television Program Guide adding missing channels 41 downloading 39 getting correct Guide 39 removing channels 41 selecting channels 39 setting up 7, 8, 40 using 37 troubleshooting can...'t remove CD/DVD from drive 147 files missing in Windows Media Player 66 image not displayed in My Pictures 78, 90 radio reception 106 resolving recording conflicts...
...menu Media Center 4 storing files about storing data files 123 using RecordNow! 122 System Restore settings 62 T Teletext, displaying 55 Television Program Guide adding missing channels 41 downloading 39 getting correct Guide 39 removing channels 41 selecting channels 39 setting up 7, 8, 40 using 37 troubleshooting can...'t remove CD/DVD from drive 147 files missing in Windows Media Player 66 image not displayed in My Pictures 78, 90 radio reception 106 resolving recording conflicts...
HP Desktop PCs - Warranty and Support Guide
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... to solve your PC. Software Support America Online U.S.: 1-888-346-3704 - For Product information, driver updates, troubleshooting and much more , go to: http://register.hp.com Registration is ...free during your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase available. www.support.msn.com Symantec - Help & Support Center... setting up and using your PC. 2 Use the support tools right on your desktop or go to: http://www.hp.com/support 4 Chat online with HP" on your problem. SW ...
... to solve your PC. Software Support America Online U.S.: 1-888-346-3704 - For Product information, driver updates, troubleshooting and much more , go to: http://register.hp.com Registration is ...free during your product model number, serial number, and date of purchase available. www.support.msn.com Symantec - Help & Support Center... setting up and using your PC. 2 Use the support tools right on your desktop or go to: http://www.hp.com/support 4 Chat online with HP" on your problem. SW ...
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... connector for the type of the monitor and on the keyboard at the same time. 2 Select the program that came with your PC. If this table. Troubleshooting For help on ). Display (Monitor) Solution describes what you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that is not ...For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to commands. Symptom Screen is blank, and monitor power light is off the PC. PC is in use has stopped responding to the equipment documentation. Press the On button on the back of the monitor. Press the Standby button...
... connector for the type of the monitor and on the keyboard at the same time. 2 Select the program that came with your PC. If this table. Troubleshooting For help on ). Display (Monitor) Solution describes what you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that is not ...For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to commands. Symptom Screen is blank, and monitor power light is off the PC. PC is in use has stopped responding to the equipment documentation. Press the On button on the back of the monitor. Press the Standby button...