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... your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 How to Use this Guide 3 Safety and Comfort 3 Where Can I Find Information 4 Getting Help 4 Help and Support 5 HP Utility Programs 5 HP Web Site and HP Support 5 HP Customer Care 5 Online Spotlight 5 Inventory 6 PC and Main Components 6 Media Center Components 6 2.1 Speaker System Components 7 Getting the Most Out of Media Center 8 Setting Up My PC 9 Checklist 9 PC Installation...
... your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 How to Use this Guide 3 Safety and Comfort 3 Where Can I Find Information 4 Getting Help 4 Help and Support 5 HP Utility Programs 5 HP Web Site and HP Support 5 HP Customer Care 5 Online Spotlight 5 Inventory 6 PC and Main Components 6 Media Center Components 6 2.1 Speaker System Components 7 Getting the Most Out of Media Center 8 Setting Up My PC 9 Checklist 9 PC Installation...
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...My Pictures 138 Using Remote Control in My Pictures 139 Organizing Your Pictures 140 Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center 141 Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show 142 Rotating pictures 143 Editing pictures 144 Printing Your Pictures ... Stations 165 Listening to Internet Radio 165 Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station 166 Media Center Settings 167 Changing Media Center Settings 167 Changing General Settings 168 Changing TV Settings 169 Changing Other Settings 170 Recording CDs ...to CDs and DVDs ..... 175 Capturing Analog Home Video 177 iv HP Media Center PC User's Guide
...My Pictures 138 Using Remote Control in My Pictures 139 Organizing Your Pictures 140 Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center 141 Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show 142 Rotating pictures 143 Editing pictures 144 Printing Your Pictures ... Stations 165 Listening to Internet Radio 165 Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station 166 Media Center Settings 167 Changing Media Center Settings 167 Changing General Settings 168 Changing TV Settings 169 Changing Other Settings 170 Recording CDs ...to CDs and DVDs ..... 175 Capturing Analog Home Video 177 iv HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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... pictures, and to enjoy them with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to create a powerful entertainment center for you can do all your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. n The digital camera and the camera docking station displayed below are recording ... programs or sharing a digital photo album, you . Welcome Welcome to use. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, and powerful 3-D graphics capability. The...
... pictures, and to enjoy them with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to create a powerful entertainment center for you can do all your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. n The digital camera and the camera docking station displayed below are recording ... programs or sharing a digital photo album, you . Welcome Welcome to use. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, and powerful 3-D graphics capability. The...
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...a properly grounded wall outlet to use in which you get started, please read this important safety information about your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to another country/...sure you move to equipment or data. If you check its voltage requirements before installing or removing your HP Media Center PC. Do not operate the computer with your PC's main AC disconnecting device and must be sure to avoid the risk of the computer. The power supply...
...a properly grounded wall outlet to use in which you get started, please read this important safety information about your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to another country/...sure you move to equipment or data. If you check its voltage requirements before installing or removing your HP Media Center PC. Do not operate the computer with your PC's main AC disconnecting device and must be sure to avoid the risk of the computer. The power supply...
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... at the same time.) Product name: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of your Media Center PC and using the Windows Media Player program. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide You can reinstall the software; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program lets you use a remote control...
... at the same time.) Product name: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of your Media Center PC and using the Windows Media Player program. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide You can reinstall the software; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program lets you use a remote control...
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... CHANNEL/ VOLUME MORE INFO PAGE MUTE 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 CLEAR ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center H L M N O C F J l l P caps lock G A Computer B Power Cord C Modem Cable D Documentation E Wireless Mouse (select...PC and Main Components Media Center Components n Components may vary by model. guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where to composite video adapter O Composite video cable P Remote Sensor 6 HP Media Center PC...
... CHANNEL/ VOLUME MORE INFO PAGE MUTE 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 CLEAR ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center H L M N O C F J l l P caps lock G A Computer B Power Cord C Modem Cable D Documentation E Wireless Mouse (select...PC and Main Components Media Center Components n Components may vary by model. guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where to composite video adapter O Composite video cable P Remote Sensor 6 HP Media Center PC...
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If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27. A D B E F C A 2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached) B 2.1 Klipsch Speakers C 2.1 Klipsch Speaker cables D 2.1 Altec Lansing Subwoofer E 2.1 Altec Lansing Speakers (speaker cables are attached) Inventory 7 2.1 Speaker System Components Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers.
If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27. A D B E F C A 2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached) B 2.1 Klipsch Speakers C 2.1 Klipsch Speaker cables D 2.1 Altec Lansing Subwoofer E 2.1 Altec Lansing Speakers (speaker cables are attached) Inventory 7 2.1 Speaker System Components Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers.
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...) is securely plugged into a USB connector on your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is set -top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is properly connected to your PC and is placed where you . n Connections to the Internet and to a TV...
...) is securely plugged into a USB connector on your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is set -top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is properly connected to your PC and is placed where you . n Connections to the Internet and to a TV...
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Front of PC (Features and Locations May Vary) A B C D E F G H A 1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button B 2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button C Media Center Shortcut buttons (see following page for more information) D 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader) E Diskette (floppy) drive F On button with power indicator light G Hard disk activity indicator light H Front connector ports (see following page for more information) 10 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
Front of PC (Features and Locations May Vary) A B C D E F G H A 1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button B 2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button C Media Center Shortcut buttons (see following page for more information) D 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader) E Diskette (floppy) drive F On button with power indicator light G Hard disk activity indicator light H Front connector ports (see following page for more information) 10 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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... My Videos window in Media Center where you can browse your music CDs. Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center where you can play a slide show. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center. Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the PC. Each button opens a window in Media Center where you can listen...
... My Videos window in Media Center where you can browse your music CDs. Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center where you can play a slide show. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center. Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the PC. Each button opens a window in Media Center where you can listen...
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Front connector ports (Features and Locations May Vary) n A B C DE F GH Location and number of connectors may vary by model. A S-video Input_2 connector B Composite video Input_2 connector (yellow) C Left Audio Input_2 connector (white) D Right Audio Input_2 connector (red) E FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector F 2 USB 2.0 ports G Headphone (Audio Out) connector (green) H Microphone connector (pink) 12 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
Front connector ports (Features and Locations May Vary) n A B C DE F GH Location and number of connectors may vary by model. A S-video Input_2 connector B Composite video Input_2 connector (yellow) C Left Audio Input_2 connector (white) D Right Audio Input_2 connector (red) E FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector F 2 USB 2.0 ports G Headphone (Audio Out) connector (green) H Microphone connector (pink) 12 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the documentation that came with the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Refer to the PC. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5.
Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the documentation that came with the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Refer to the PC. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5.
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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. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide 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.
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. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide 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.
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...back of the cable into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to tighten it. Plug the other end of the PC. Connecting the Signal Source This section describes connecting the signal source for the TV. use... can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set -top box) into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV. A B C D E Connecting the FM Radio Antenna (Select Models...(wall or set -top box or VCR into the FM-IN (E) port on the back of the PC.
...back of the cable into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to tighten it. Plug the other end of the PC. Connecting the Signal Source This section describes connecting the signal source for the TV. use... can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set -top box) into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV. A B C D E Connecting the FM Radio Antenna (Select Models...(wall or set -top box or VCR into the FM-IN (E) port on the back of the PC.
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... for your TV. 3 Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source; see "Using Media Center Help" on the back of connectors may vary by model. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide If you use an S-video to the documentation for the TV; refer to composite video...
... for your TV. 3 Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source; see "Using Media Center Help" on the back of connectors may vary by model. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide If you use an S-video to the documentation for the TV; refer to composite video...
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...view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using ...Coaxial Cable Remove the coaxial cable at electronics stores). This allows the PC to the VCR, and connect it ...composite video In cable to connect the TV to the splitter outputs. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. available at the input to change the channel on the back of the VCR and the other ...
...view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using ...Coaxial Cable Remove the coaxial cable at electronics stores). This allows the PC to the VCR, and connect it ...composite video In cable to connect the TV to the splitter outputs. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. available at the input to change the channel on the back of the VCR and the other ...
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...not provided) from your satellite or set -top box or satellite box. This allows the PC to change the channel on page 17. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the box...output on the set -top box or satellite box. Plug the other end of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the...PC. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-video Cable or Composite Video Cable Between the Box and the VCR or TV 1 Do not detach any cables from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc...
...not provided) from your satellite or set -top box or satellite box. This allows the PC to change the channel on page 17. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the box...output on the set -top box or satellite box. Plug the other end of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the...PC. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-video Cable or Composite Video Cable Between the Box and the VCR or TV 1 Do not detach any cables from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc...
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... 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 If you are not using a television. 1 Check that appears on /off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the TV" on page 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 If you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is ...connected to the PC. Skip these steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the Displays tab. ...
... 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 If you are not using a television. 1 Check that appears on /off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the TV" on page 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 If you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is ...connected to the PC. Skip these steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the Displays tab. ...
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...speakers, connects to a microphone. E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide Refer to the PC. Setting up digital speaker output 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Creative, Sound Blaster Audigy 2, and then click Creative Speaker...digital speakers, place a check mark in (blue) connects to an analog audio device for sound input to "5.1 Speaker System" on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. A B C D E F A Line out (light orange) for...
...speakers, connects to a microphone. E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide Refer to the PC. Setting up digital speaker output 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Creative, Sound Blaster Audigy 2, and then click Creative Speaker...digital speakers, place a check mark in (blue) connects to an analog audio device for sound input to "5.1 Speaker System" on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. A B C D E F A Line out (light orange) for...