PC Basics Guide
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.... Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC purchase. Install critical updates to download them . • Make sure you to maintain your PC (select models only). To open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources. • Download files only from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. New types of your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start...
.... Using Windows Update The Microsoft Windows XP operating system has a Windows Update software program that you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC purchase. Install critical updates to download them . • Make sure you to maintain your PC (select models only). To open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources. • Download files only from the Internet. • A diskette (floppy disk). • A CD or DVD disc. New types of your PC: • Do not open Windows Update, click Start...
PC Basics Guide
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... external storage device to suit your printer to install the specific printer driver that come with your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to remove the diskette, make sure that came with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the PC to the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to work with your needs. In many cases your PC...
... external storage device to suit your printer to install the specific printer driver that come with your PC has a diskette drive (select models only), you cannot add one to remove the diskette, make sure that came with the round metal disk facing down and the arrow on the PC to the diskette. Printers receive instructions from the drive prior to work with your needs. In many cases your PC...
PC Basics Guide
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... display Web site information. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. To connect your account and then provides you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You use the information and services available there, you access to the Internet. A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet...
... display Web site information. Lit green with the ISP's Internet computer. To connect your account and then provides you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You use the information and services available there, you access to the Internet. A Ethernet connector (RJ-45 port) B Ethernet indicator lights Setting Up the Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection (may be called a network interface adapter, a Network Interface Card, or a NIC ) provides a high-speed, or broadband, connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet...
PC Basics Guide
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...network interface about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 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 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard...
...network interface about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 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 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard...
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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... recovery. n The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help. Getting Help 3 To run tests. Or Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Updates from HP HP may send updated information or patches to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 Choose HP Media Center PC help to read Help topics and run a test or submit a problem...
... recovery. n The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help. Getting Help 3 To run tests. Or Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Updates from HP HP may send updated information or patches to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 Choose HP Media Center PC help to read Help topics and run a test or submit a problem...
Getting Started Guide
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... LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 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. Connecting to the Internet (Select models only) Connect the telephone line to the modem, which is not included with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet...
... LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 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. Connecting to the Internet (Select models only) Connect the telephone line to the modem, which is not included with 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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... HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. 5 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. n The type of video card on your remote control to select the Video setting...
... HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. 5 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. n The type of video card on your remote control to select the Video setting...
Getting Started Guide
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... HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click Apply. 5 Select Audio Speaker Configuration. Click the option for WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD Or Start WinDVD: Click Start, Choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Player. You should be able to test the speakers. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of speakers to match your speaker mode. To configure...
... HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click Apply. 5 Select Audio Speaker Configuration. Click the option for WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output. 1 Insert a DVD Or Start WinDVD: Click Start, Choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Player. You should be able to test the speakers. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties of speakers to match your speaker mode. To configure...
Getting Started Guide
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... & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service Provider. Desktop shortcuts (Select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Help and Support Use it to Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the Media Center features: watch DVD movies; Media Center Easy Internet Sign-up wizard Access all the PC utilities and features. view your PC. Starting the PC 61 View onscreen help information about your CD. repair options include using Application Recovery and System Recovery...
... & Repair Internet Explorer Repair software problems with an Internet Service Provider. Desktop shortcuts (Select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Help and Support Use it to Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the Media Center features: watch DVD movies; Media Center Easy Internet Sign-up wizard Access all the PC utilities and features. view your PC. Starting the PC 61 View onscreen help information about your CD. repair options include using Application Recovery and System Recovery...
Getting Started Guide
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... easy access to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models). If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. Prevent voltage spikes by using an interactive menu. Media Center uses this page may change. You can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of the InterVideo MP3 XPack plug-in the HP Media Center PC Software Guide for Windows Media Player...
... easy access to watch DVD movies and video using a DVD writer drive (select models). If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. Prevent voltage spikes by using an interactive menu. Media Center uses this page may change. You can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of the InterVideo MP3 XPack plug-in the HP Media Center PC Software Guide for Windows Media Player...
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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... closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. WARNING: Beware of the PC or optional equipment. Ensure that you installed an add-in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 2 Click the Start button on the right side of static electricity by the card manufacturer. SERIAL R ETHERNET S-VID IN L TV-OUT VID IN LCD TV IN OUT 1 See "Before Opening the PC" on page...
... closing the PC: 1 Reconnect the power cord. WARNING: Beware of the PC or optional equipment. Ensure that you installed an add-in card, install any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 2 Click the Start button on the right side of static electricity by the card manufacturer. SERIAL R ETHERNET S-VID IN L TV-OUT VID IN LCD TV IN OUT 1 See "Before Opening the PC" on page...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... drive models may have a sound cable. See "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for contact information. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to close the PC. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 9 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to remove the side panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 5 Disconnect the power cable...
... drive models may have a sound cable. See "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for contact information. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to close the PC. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 3. 9 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to remove the side panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 5 Disconnect the power cable...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... 4 Replace any external or internal cables attached to replacing a hard disk drive and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Hold the new memory module by its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the module. 3 The memory module can be installed in only one with the tab on both ends snap into place. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
.... 4 Replace any external or internal cables attached to replacing a hard disk drive and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Hold the new memory module by its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the module. 3 The memory module can be installed in only one with the tab on both ends snap into place. WARNING: Do not overload the system by model. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... the PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 The whole connector should be incorrect. Replace only with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent 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 close the PC. 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. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 The whole connector should be incorrect. Replace only with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent 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 close the PC. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide
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... Center. run Media Center setup again; n Some settings, such as parental control and caption display settings for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in Media Center. ■ More Program Options to change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet and to select how to download the Television Program Guide. ■ Help to configure your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide access Windows updates; set up remote desktop...
... Center. run Media Center setup again; n Some settings, such as parental control and caption display settings for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in Media Center. ■ More Program Options to change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet and to select how to download the Television Program Guide. ■ Help to configure your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide access Windows updates; set up remote desktop...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... Ethernet network connector is damaged. Internet Access Symptom Cannot connect to the NIC. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is too slow. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Mouse does not respond to movement, or is not set up arrow or down arrow key to select Turn Off Computer, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard to select Turn Off, and then press the Enter key. button on the keyboard. 3 Use...
... Ethernet network connector is damaged. Internet Access Symptom Cannot connect to the NIC. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is too slow. Do not connect a telephone cable to the Internet. Mouse does not respond to movement, or is not set up arrow or down arrow key to select Turn Off Computer, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard to select Turn Off, and then press the Enter key. button on the keyboard. 3 Use...
Software Guide
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... set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to configure your DVDs, and select closed captioning. access Windows updates; Using your mouse, click the Help icon in Media Center. ■ More Program Options to change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the main Media Center menu to select a language for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of your DVDs, program the remote control buttons for your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide...
... set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to configure your DVDs, and select closed captioning. access Windows updates; Using your mouse, click the Help icon in Media Center. ■ More Program Options to change access code, and reset parental controls. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the main Media Center menu to select a language for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of your DVDs, program the remote control buttons for your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide...