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... service is free during your HP products. For the fastest access to product information and assistance, go to your product documentation for specific instructions and troubleshooting information. 2 Visit the HP online service and support at the same number for your product. • Troubleshoot common printing problems. • Find user manuals and documentation for support in or out of the hardware warranty period. 3 If you have Internet access, or cannot connect...
... service is free during your HP products. For the fastest access to product information and assistance, go to your product documentation for specific instructions and troubleshooting information. 2 Visit the HP online service and support at the same number for your product. • Troubleshoot common printing problems. • Find user manuals and documentation for support in or out of the hardware warranty period. 3 If you have Internet access, or cannot connect...
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... specifications for assistance. Detailed instructions are responsible for the security of HP products will be responsible for removing any product to an HP Central Repair Center. Send-In Repair Service HP will arrange to have other rights that vary from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts, or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) computer viruses of the HP Pavilion parts yourself. Obtaining Hardware Warranty Repair Service...
... specifications for assistance. Detailed instructions are responsible for the security of HP products will be responsible for removing any product to an HP Central Repair Center. Send-In Repair Service HP will arrange to have other rights that vary from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts, or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) computer viruses of the HP Pavilion parts yourself. Obtaining Hardware Warranty Repair Service...
HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456
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... Hibernation Mode 44 Installing Software 45 Using Media Center Help 45 Using the PC Hardware 47 Using the Keyboard 47 Special Keyboard Buttons 48 Using the Mouse 51 Wireless Keyboard Set 54 Remote Control 55 CD and DVD Drives 57 DVD-ROM Drive 58 CD Writer Plus 58 DVD Writer 59 DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive 59 Opening the RecordNow! Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Information 2 Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center...
... Hibernation Mode 44 Installing Software 45 Using Media Center Help 45 Using the PC Hardware 47 Using the Keyboard 47 Special Keyboard Buttons 48 Using the Mouse 51 Wireless Keyboard Set 54 Remote Control 55 CD and DVD Drives 57 DVD-ROM Drive 58 CD Writer Plus 58 DVD Writer 59 DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive 59 Opening the RecordNow! Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Information 2 Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center...
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... Media Center Remote Control 81 Remote Control Buttons Overview 82 Remote Control Buttons 85 My TV 91 What Can I Do in My TV 91 Watching TV 92 Using Remote Control in My TV 93 Watching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder 94 Using the Television Program Guide 95 Downloading the Television Program Guide 96 Changing Your Postal Code to Receive the Correct Television Program Guide 97 Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection 97 Adding...
... Media Center Remote Control 81 Remote Control Buttons Overview 82 Remote Control Buttons 85 My TV 91 What Can I Do in My TV 91 Watching TV 92 Using Remote Control in My TV 93 Watching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder 94 Using the Television Program Guide 95 Downloading the Television Program Guide 96 Changing Your Postal Code to Receive the Correct Television Program Guide 97 Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection 97 Adding...
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... the arrow button next to "Troubleshooting" on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Select your Media Center PC and using the Internet. You can help you use a remote control to HP Instant Support, click Request Help and follow the onscreen instructions. Getting Help This guide can reinstall the software; In Help and Support, click My HP Pavilion PC to read Help topics and run a test or submit a problem to...
... the arrow button next to "Troubleshooting" on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Select your Media Center PC and using the Internet. You can help you use a remote control to HP Instant Support, click Request Help and follow the onscreen instructions. Getting Help This guide can reinstall the software; In Help and Support, click My HP Pavilion PC to read Help topics and run a test or submit a problem to...
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... ATI Graphics Card" on page 26. ■ After you need them on hand if you 've completed the initial startup and registration, connect optional devices, such as the Program Guide) ■ Coaxial cable splitter ■ S-video cable(s), to connect your TV if it requires S-video ■ Audio Y-cable, to connect to a stereo system ■ FM radio antenna cable PC Installation checklist ■ Connect the keyboard, mouse, and remote sensor. ■ Connect the monitor (not...
... ATI Graphics Card" on page 26. ■ After you need them on hand if you 've completed the initial startup and registration, connect optional devices, such as the Program Guide) ■ Coaxial cable splitter ■ S-video cable(s), to connect your TV if it requires S-video ■ Audio Y-cable, to connect to a stereo system ■ FM radio antenna cable PC Installation checklist ■ Connect the keyboard, mouse, and remote sensor. ■ Connect the monitor (not...
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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 your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your LAN (local area network) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your LAN (local area network) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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.... cable modem; Selecting an ISP As part of the startup screens, you must have an Internet connection to use some of this book before you sign up for a new Internet account, set up screen appears. Easy Internet Sign-up with an ISP. Starting My PC music pictures videos guide tv MMC/SD SmartMedia Memory Stick CompactFlash I/II open A n Read "Safety Information" at the beginning of the Media Center features...
.... cable modem; Selecting an ISP As part of the startup screens, you must have an Internet connection to use some of this book before you sign up for a new Internet account, set up screen appears. Easy Internet Sign-up with an ISP. Starting My PC music pictures videos guide tv MMC/SD SmartMedia Memory Stick CompactFlash I/II open A n Read "Safety Information" at the beginning of the Media Center features...
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... card can access the media contents. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are bent. The computer opens a program so you can be blocking a proper connection. n You can copy files from the card reader. Straighten slightly bent pins with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of alcohol. A flashing light indicates that could be removed. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into the correct card slot on the memory card...
... card can access the media contents. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are bent. The computer opens a program so you can be blocking a proper connection. n You can copy files from the card reader. Straighten slightly bent pins with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of alcohol. A flashing light indicates that could be removed. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into the correct card slot on the memory card...
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... complete the following four steps: 1 Check Your Remote Control This step is an interactive test to receive the correct Program Guide for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the My TV Program Guide. ■ Check your remote control. ■ Change your area. n Use Media Center Settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your postal code to make sure the remote control is pressed. 74 hp media center pc user's guide The Media Center setup wizard opens.
... complete the following four steps: 1 Check Your Remote Control This step is an interactive test to receive the correct Program Guide for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the My TV Program Guide. ■ Check your remote control. ■ Change your area. n Use Media Center Settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your postal code to make sure the remote control is pressed. 74 hp media center pc user's guide The Media Center setup wizard opens.
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... set-top box. ■ Your set-top box is automatically downloaded when you change channels. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide If you have a set -top box setup. Make sure the TV signal source is connected properly. a Select your computer. ■ Your remote sensor control cable is properly connected to your TV service. c Prepare for set -top box. d Choose a working TV signal to work with Media Center. i Set IR Signal Speed...
... set-top box. ■ Your set-top box is automatically downloaded when you change channels. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide If you have a set -top box setup. Make sure the TV signal source is connected properly. a Select your computer. ■ Your remote sensor control cable is properly connected to your TV service. c Prepare for set -top box. d Choose a working TV signal to work with Media Center. i Set IR Signal Speed...
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.... Manually Downloading the Guide 1 Press the Start button control. The television program guide starts downloading from the Internet because there is no Internet connection, you will see No data available next to each day. This can take up to automatically connect to the Internet and update the Guide. n Media Center can be available, depending on your Internet connection. 96 hp media center pc user's guide This option may not support this option. ■ Manually connect to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the guide...
.... Manually Downloading the Guide 1 Press the Start button control. The television program guide starts downloading from the Internet because there is no Internet connection, you will see No data available next to each day. This can take up to automatically connect to the Internet and update the Guide. n Media Center can be available, depending on your Internet connection. 96 hp media center pc user's guide This option may not support this option. ■ Manually connect to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the guide...
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...-screen mode or turn off the caption display option. Displaying Teletext (Select Models Only) To display the Teletext toolbar: 1 While watching TV in Media Center. If you receive. To turn off the caption display option: 1 Press the Start button control. Teletext may flash as the text scrolls in a muted TV program. ■ Off to display the information bar. 2 Select the Teletext button on the remote 2 Select Settings, TV, and then select Audio...
...-screen mode or turn off the caption display option. Displaying Teletext (Select Models Only) To display the Teletext toolbar: 1 While watching TV in Media Center. If you receive. To turn off the caption display option: 1 Press the Start button control. Teletext may flash as the text scrolls in a muted TV program. ■ Off to display the information bar. 2 Select the Teletext button on the remote 2 Select Settings, TV, and then select Audio...
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... to CD from Windows Explorer in the area Picture tasks. Click Start, My Computer, and then select the drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you try to print your pictures with your printer. My Pictures 145 Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. The CD recording program opens. 4 Follow onscreen instructions to complete...
... to CD from Windows Explorer in the area Picture tasks. Click Start, My Computer, and then select the drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you try to print your pictures with your printer. My Pictures 145 Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. The CD recording program opens. 4 Follow onscreen instructions to complete...
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..., contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. d The computer makes one beep indicating it won 't turn on at all cables are securely plugged into a grounded outlet. Changing the voltage select switch to the diskette drive flashes. Troubleshooting 209 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for Windows XP. c The monitor is provided with the PC...
..., contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. d The computer makes one beep indicating it won 't turn on at all cables are securely plugged into a grounded outlet. Changing the voltage select switch to the diskette drive flashes. Troubleshooting 209 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for Windows XP. c The monitor is provided with the PC...
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... then click the Device Manager button. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video, and game controllers. 4 Double-click the TV tuner device: ■ Hauppauge WINTVPVR PCI II Device Or ■ Conenant 2338x Video Capture Device 5 Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. 6 Select Install from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. 7 Remove the check mark from Search removable media. 8 Click Include this location in this search...
... then click the Device Manager button. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video, and game controllers. 4 Double-click the TV tuner device: ■ Hauppauge WINTVPVR PCI II Device Or ■ Conenant 2338x Video Capture Device 5 Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. 6 Select Install from a list or a specific location, and then click Next. 7 Remove the check mark from Search removable media. 8 Click Include this location in this search...
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... switching from Media Center 78 digital video camera connecting to PC 157 recording videos 157 diskette drive replacing or adding 189 using 60 displaying information about a picture 139 driver recovery 199 driver rollback 199 drives 7-In-1 memory card reader 61, 189 cd writer plus 58, 188 diskette 60, 189 dvd writer 59, 187, 188 dvd/cd writer plus (combo) 59, 187 DVD-ROM 58, 187, 188 hard disk drive 189 locating 183 optical drives 186 220 HP Media Center PC User's Guide DVD can't remove...
... switching from Media Center 78 digital video camera connecting to PC 157 recording videos 157 diskette drive replacing or adding 189 using 60 displaying information about a picture 139 driver recovery 199 driver rollback 199 drives 7-In-1 memory card reader 61, 189 cd writer plus 58, 188 diskette 60, 189 dvd writer 59, 187, 188 dvd/cd writer plus (combo) 59, 187 DVD-ROM 58, 187, 188 hard disk drive 189 locating 183 optical drives 186 220 HP Media Center PC User's Guide DVD can't remove...
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G Guide, see Television Program Guide H hard disk drive, replacing or adding 189 hard disk space displaying 123 increasing 119, 122 recovery partition 201 hardware not provided with PC 9 headphones, connecting 35 Help and Support icon 38 Help, Media Center 45 hibernation mode automatic 44 manual 43 home videos 157 HP Image Zone 147 tabs and buttons 148 I installing 7-In-1 memory card reader 191 batteries in remote control 56 camera dock 196 camera docking station 196 CD drive 188 diskette drive 191 DVD drive 188 dvd/cd...
G Guide, see Television Program Guide H hard disk drive, replacing or adding 189 hard disk space displaying 123 increasing 119, 122 recovery partition 201 hardware not provided with PC 9 headphones, connecting 35 Help and Support icon 38 Help, Media Center 45 hibernation mode automatic 44 manual 43 home videos 157 HP Image Zone 147 tabs and buttons 148 I installing 7-In-1 memory card reader 191 batteries in remote control 56 camera dock 196 camera docking station 196 CD drive 188 diskette drive 191 DVD drive 188 dvd/cd...
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... installing batteries 56 LED 86 range 55 shortcut buttons 79 Standby button 86 type of battery to use 56 using 55, 81, 85 using in My Music 127 using in My TV 93 using to play a video 152 using with DVDs 160 using with radio 166 remote sensor 215 connecting 17 removing 7-In-1 memory card reader 191 CD drive 187 channels from TV program guide 169 diskette drive 191 dvd/cd writer plus (combo) drive 187 hard disk drive 189 removing...
... installing batteries 56 LED 86 range 55 shortcut buttons 79 Standby button 86 type of battery to use 56 using 55, 81, 85 using in My Music 127 using in My TV 93 using to play a video 152 using with DVDs 160 using with radio 166 remote sensor 215 connecting 17 removing 7-In-1 memory card reader 191 CD drive 187 channels from TV program guide 169 diskette drive 191 dvd/cd writer plus (combo) drive 187 hard disk drive 189 removing...
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... T Teletext, displaying 114 Television Program Guide adding missing channels 98 downloading 96 getting correct guide 96 removing channels 98 selecting channels 96 setting up 75, 77, 97 using 95 troubleshooting 209 can't remove CD/DVD from drive 215 corrupted files 209, 210 files missing in Windows Media Player 129 image not displayed in My Pictures 138 keyboard buttons not working 212 keyboard not working 212 monitor not working 213 mouse not working 213 no sound 211...
... T Teletext, displaying 114 Television Program Guide adding missing channels 98 downloading 96 getting correct guide 96 removing channels 98 selecting channels 96 setting up 75, 77, 97 using 95 troubleshooting 209 can't remove CD/DVD from drive 215 corrupted files 209, 210 files missing in Windows Media Player 129 image not displayed in My Pictures 138 keyboard buttons not working 212 keyboard not working 212 monitor not working 213 mouse not working 213 no sound 211...