PC Basics Guide
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...; A file downloaded from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. Introducing the PC 3 New types of your PC files for an initial period after the initial free period expires. Click Yes if you to download them . • Make sure you open Windows Update, click Start on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install critical updates to maintain your PC (select models only). A PC virus can...
...; A file downloaded from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. Introducing the PC 3 New types of your PC files for an initial period after the initial free period expires. Click Yes if you to download them . • Make sure you open Windows Update, click Start on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Windows Update. Install critical updates to maintain your PC (select models only). A PC virus can...
PC Basics Guide
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... or writing to the diskette can use a 3.5-inch diskette (floppy disk) to remove the diskette, make sure that come with your needs. If it . 4 When you cannot add one to turning off . Introducing the PC 19 If your PC. When it requires. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a diskette drive, you are ready to store files...
... or writing to the diskette can use a 3.5-inch diskette (floppy disk) to remove the diskette, make sure that come with your needs. If it . 4 When you cannot add one to turning off . Introducing the PC 19 If your PC. When it requires. Printers receive instructions from most software programs and Internet sites if you have a diskette drive, you are ready to store files...
PC Basics Guide
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... Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. You use the information and services available there, you access to an ISP may not come with an Ethernet connector. Your connection to the Internet. After this interface is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to the Internet through telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines. NOTE: Your PC may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed...
... Ethernet (100BaseT ) network. You use the information and services available there, you access to an ISP may not come with an Ethernet connector. Your connection to the Internet. After this interface is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to the Internet through telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines. NOTE: Your PC may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed...
PC Basics Guide
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...up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 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. See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40...
...up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using , 19 programs, uninstalling, 38 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. See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40...
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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... and run a test or submit a problem to your desktop (not available in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support information and initiate application or system recovery. In Help and Support, click HP Media Center PC help . Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. You must be connected to the Internet to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. Click Connect to Customer Support (select models only) to receive these updates...
... and run a test or submit a problem to your desktop (not available in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support information and initiate application or system recovery. In Help and Support, click HP Media Center PC help . Getting Help Help and Support Center Information about your computer. You must be connected to the Internet to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. Click Connect to Customer Support (select models only) to receive these updates...
Getting Started Guide
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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. Connecting to the Monitor Connect your monitor to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Setting Up the PC 15 Connecting to the Internet (Select models only) Connect the telephone line to your telephone line wall jack connector. The monitor is inside the PC. 1 Plug the modem cable (provided in your PC to your monitor. Connect this adapter in the...
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. Connecting to the Monitor Connect your monitor to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Setting Up the PC 15 Connecting to the Internet (Select models only) Connect the telephone line to your telephone line wall jack connector. The monitor is inside the PC. 1 Plug the modem cable (provided in your PC to your monitor. Connect this adapter in the...
Getting Started Guide
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... the nView Modes area select Clone from the drop-down list. 32 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. Press the Video/TV button on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the Current display area select...
... the nView Modes area select Clone from the drop-down list. 32 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. Press the Video/TV button on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the Current display area select...
Getting Started Guide
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... all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of speakers to test the speakers. Click InterVideo WinDVD 4 SE. Click Stop, and then click OK. 54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Configuring Audio for Media Center Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. To configure multichannel audio...
... all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of speakers to test the speakers. Click InterVideo WinDVD 4 SE. Click Stop, and then click OK. 54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Configuring Audio for Media Center Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. To configure multichannel audio...
Getting Started Guide
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repair options include using Application Recovery and System Recovery. PC Tune Up & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service Provider. view your Internet browser. watch and record TV programs; Starting the PC 61 and much more. Media Center Easy Internet Sign-up PC data, run a disk cleanup, and access system information. Sign up with a new or existing account with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behavior; Open your digital pictures...
repair options include using Application Recovery and System Recovery. PC Tune Up & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service Provider. view your Internet browser. watch and record TV programs; Starting the PC 61 and much more. Media Center Easy Internet Sign-up PC data, run a disk cleanup, and access system information. Sign up with a new or existing account with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behavior; Open your digital pictures...
Getting Started Guide
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... free period expires. If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. To open a program, click its icon on this program. The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for 60 days after your PC by getting regular updates of your own videos with menus and create a DVD disc to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models...
... free period expires. If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. To open a program, click its icon on this program. The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for 60 days after your PC by getting regular updates of your own videos with menus and create a DVD disc to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models...
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...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... guide. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Before Opening the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). WARNING: To reduce the risk of static electricity by the card manufacturer. NOTE: You do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface card...
... guide. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Before Opening the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). WARNING: To reduce the risk of static electricity by the card manufacturer. NOTE: You do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface card...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... remove the side panel. Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to install the new drive. Don't slide the drive in through the front of the optical drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Refer to the back of the PC until it snaps into place. 8 Replace the front panel. Some drive models may have a sound cable. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive...
... remove the side panel. Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to install the new drive. Don't slide the drive in through the front of the optical drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Refer to the back of the PC until it snaps into place. 8 Replace the front panel. Some drive models may have a sound cable. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. If so, connect the sound cable. 7 Push the optical drive...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... new memory module by its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on page 1. Match the notch on the module with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by 2 amps. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide See "Replacing a Hard Disk Drive" page 8. 6 Complete the procedures to remove, replace, or add an add-in card slot. Removing or Installing an Add-in Card An add...
... new memory module by its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on page 1. Match the notch on the module with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by 2 amps. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide See "Replacing a Hard Disk Drive" page 8. 6 Complete the procedures to remove, replace, or add an add-in card slot. Removing or Installing an Add-in Card An add...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the PC" on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC's timekeeping capability. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of battery. 5 Loosen the screw on the card you removed. 8 Set the chassis upright. 9 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to release the battery. 6 Install the new CR2032 battery in card slot. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including...
... the PC" on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC's timekeeping capability. Installing an Add-in Card 1 Align the edge of battery. 5 Loosen the screw on the card you removed. 8 Set the chassis upright. 9 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to release the battery. 6 Install the new CR2032 battery in card slot. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including...
Setup Poster - Page 2
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... Grounded connection or connection to computer. Optical drive 2 5 - 2nd Optical drive Eject button 3 6 - Headphone (Audio Line Out) 5 11 - Side speaker port 5 13 - TV/RF-In antenna/Cable connector 26 - Microphone 13 - First, turn on monitor then computer. 1 - Power Cord connector 2 - Power LED 4 - PS/2 Keyboard connector 6 - Digital Audio Out 8 - Microphone connector 7 8 16 - S-video (TV Out) 10 11 21 - Optical drive 1 3 - 1st Optical drive Eject button 2 4 - PS/2 Mouse connector 1 5 - LAN (Ethernet) 12 - VGA monitor port 20 - Audio...
... Grounded connection or connection to computer. Optical drive 2 5 - 2nd Optical drive Eject button 3 6 - Headphone (Audio Line Out) 5 11 - Side speaker port 5 13 - TV/RF-In antenna/Cable connector 26 - Microphone 13 - First, turn on monitor then computer. 1 - Power Cord connector 2 - Power LED 4 - PS/2 Keyboard connector 6 - Digital Audio Out 8 - Microphone connector 7 8 16 - S-video (TV Out) 10 11 21 - Optical drive 1 3 - 1st Optical drive Eject button 2 4 - PS/2 Mouse connector 1 5 - LAN (Ethernet) 12 - VGA monitor port 20 - Audio...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide
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... CDs, DVDs, and movies from the main Media Center menu to go online to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support You can also access audio settings for your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide n Some settings, such as parental control and caption display settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; You must use a mouse or keyboard to select the audio settings. ■...
... CDs, DVDs, and movies from the main Media Center menu to go online to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support You can also access audio settings for your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide n Some settings, such as parental control and caption display settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; You must use a mouse or keyboard to select the audio settings. ■...
Software Guide
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... of your DVDs, program the remote control buttons for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in the Media Center toolbar. Media Center settings categories ■ TV to go online for your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; access Windows updates; You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to set slide-show settings. ■...
... of your DVDs, program the remote control buttons for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in the Media Center toolbar. Media Center settings categories ■ TV to go online for your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; access Windows updates; You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to set slide-show settings. ■...