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...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 ... Dock 65 Using Media Center 67 Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 67 Media Center Overview 68 Media Center Start Menu 71 Setting PC Location for the First Time 37 Selecting an ISP 37 Media Center PC Desktop View 38 Software Programs...
...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 ... Dock 65 Using Media Center 67 Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 67 Media Center Overview 68 Media Center Start Menu 71 Setting PC Location for the First Time 37 Selecting an ISP 37 Media Center PC Desktop View 38 Software Programs...
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Refer to the documentation that came with the PC. Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
Refer to the documentation that came with the PC. Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
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... If you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is connected to view Media Center using your TV. 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 ...desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the tab that has the video adapter name (for nVidia Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to the PC. Enabling TV Out Image for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center...
... If you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is connected to view Media Center using your TV. 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 ...desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the tab that has the video adapter name (for nVidia Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to the PC. Enabling TV Out Image for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center...
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... beginning of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for a new Internet account, set up icon on the computer. Selecting an ISP As part of the Media Center features. Open Easy Internet Sign-up: ■ Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster..., you can connect to the Internet, you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you must have an Internet connection to turn on the desktop. Starting My PC 37 Follow the onscreen instructions.
... beginning of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for a new Internet account, set up icon on the computer. Selecting an ISP As part of the Media Center features. Open Easy Internet Sign-up: ■ Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster..., you can connect to the Internet, you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you must have an Internet connection to turn on the desktop. Starting My PC 37 Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Media Center PC Desktop View The Media Center PC desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find out more information about a program, click its icon. 38 hp media center pc user's guide n Your Media Center PC desktop may not appear exactly like the one displayed here. To find the things you need.
Media Center PC Desktop View The Media Center PC desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find out more information about a program, click its icon. 38 hp media center pc user's guide n Your Media Center PC desktop may not appear exactly like the one displayed here. To find the things you need.
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... Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Use it , click the Turn Off Computer button. Windows Media Player HP Recovery Create a music library, listen to Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the Media Center ... view your digital photos. Using the Start Menu To open the Control Panel. ■ To end your CD. Media Center Access all the PC utilities and features. HP Image Zone program Organize your digital pictures; Internet Explorer window Opens your PC (select models only). Use this menu...
... Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Use it , click the Turn Off Computer button. Windows Media Player HP Recovery Create a music library, listen to Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the Media Center ... view your digital photos. Using the Start Menu To open the Control Panel. ■ To end your CD. Media Center Access all the PC utilities and features. HP Image Zone program Organize your digital pictures; Internet Explorer window Opens your PC (select models only). Use this menu...
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... home DVD player. Microsoft Money 2003 lets you write (record) audio or data files to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Click the link to the Web site http://www.detto.com/hp to print and share. ■ Photo Impression edits photos. ■ Funhouse combines your music and audio files... access to play music CDs, play , save, and organize your photo with fun backgrounds. ■ HP Print Creator creates album pages of it would open a program, click its icon on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. ...
... home DVD player. Microsoft Money 2003 lets you write (record) audio or data files to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Click the link to the Web site http://www.detto.com/hp to print and share. ■ Photo Impression edits photos. ■ Funhouse combines your music and audio files... access to play music CDs, play , save, and organize your photo with fun backgrounds. ■ HP Print Creator creates album pages of it would open a program, click its icon on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. ...
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...the menu. 3 Press the Shift key on the front of the PC. When the PC enters hibernation, it copies everything currently displayed and on the desktop to use hibernate if you first need to the screen. w Do not use the computer again, press the On button on the keyboard and click... hibernation, restart the PC. The PC saves everything (programs, folders, and documents) to set up your PC for hibernation by setting the Power Options in Media Center. n When you wake it is still active and able to respond to Hibernate. If the computer does not work properly when you press Shift, the...
...the menu. 3 Press the Shift key on the front of the PC. When the PC enters hibernation, it copies everything currently displayed and on the desktop to use hibernate if you first need to the screen. w Do not use the computer again, press the On button on the keyboard and click... hibernation, restart the PC. The PC saves everything (programs, folders, and documents) to set up your PC for hibernation by setting the Power Options in Media Center. n When you wake it is still active and able to respond to Hibernate. If the computer does not work properly when you press Shift, the...
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... use the mouse to your desktop. Using Media Center 69 You can create a Media Center shortcut icon by clicking and dragging the Media Center icon in some Media Center menus. To enter a selection, press OK on the remote control, press the Enter key on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. Opening Media Center To open Media Center, you open the Media Center program: ■ Press the...
... use the mouse to your desktop. Using Media Center 69 You can create a Media Center shortcut icon by clicking and dragging the Media Center icon in some Media Center menus. To enter a selection, press OK on the remote control, press the Enter key on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. Opening Media Center To open Media Center, you open the Media Center program: ■ Press the...
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... - Using Media Center 71 Media Center Start Menu C DE A FGH J K L M N O P B A Log off to end your Media Center session or to an Internet radio Web site, MusicMatch Radio MX (select models only). ■ More Programs - link to other programs. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop.
... - Using Media Center 71 Media Center Start Menu C DE A FGH J K L M N O P B A Log off to end your Media Center session or to an Internet radio Web site, MusicMatch Radio MX (select models only). ■ More Programs - link to other programs. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop.
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... bar icon Action Media Center Start icon Open Media Center Help files in a separate window Go back one screen Minimize Media Center window and view the desktop Resize Media Center window Close Media Center Play Stop Record Replay, Rewind (Previous) Skip, Fast Forward (Next) 78 hp media center pc user's guide When you move the mouse, the Media Center menu bars appear. Media Center Menu bars When you...
... bar icon Action Media Center Start icon Open Media Center Help files in a separate window Go back one screen Minimize Media Center window and view the desktop Resize Media Center window Close Media Center Play Stop Record Replay, Rewind (Previous) Skip, Fast Forward (Next) 78 hp media center pc user's guide When you move the mouse, the Media Center menu bars appear. Media Center Menu bars When you...
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...or off (shut down PC). Remote Control 81 Make sure there is connected to the remote sensor from within a range of Media Center. ■ Be used as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in ... 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center n Your remote control can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video or live TV display. Remote Control What Can I Do with Media Center. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of about 26 ...
...or off (shut down PC). Remote Control 81 Make sure there is connected to the remote sensor from within a range of Media Center. ■ Be used as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in ... 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center n Your remote control can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video or live TV display. Remote Control What Can I Do with Media Center. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of about 26 ...
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...Arrows Move between menus, windows, or activities. Moves the cursor to select actions within the Media Center windows. Recorded Opens the Recorded TV window where all your recorded TV programs are watching live TV in Media Center or if you are in full screen mode. Live TV Moves a TV program forward to ...menu if you are stored. From TV this window, you to move forward to the previous window. If you are at the desktop. 88 hp media center pc user's guide Navigation and other direct access buttons These buttons allow you can use the Live TV button to move the cursor ...
...Arrows Move between menus, windows, or activities. Moves the cursor to select actions within the Media Center windows. Recorded Opens the Recorded TV window where all your recorded TV programs are watching live TV in Media Center or if you are in full screen mode. Live TV Moves a TV program forward to ...menu if you are stored. From TV this window, you to move forward to the previous window. If you are at the desktop. 88 hp media center pc user's guide Navigation and other direct access buttons These buttons allow you can use the Live TV button to move the cursor ...
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... is convenient. This means the program will not be over the icon, Media Center displays which program is currently being recorded. To make sure your PC, Media Center will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open Media Center and stop recording. You can record a future program or series from the...right-click the icon to open . The Record icon disappears when the recording is complete. Record icon in the taskbar on the desktop. Recording TV Programs Media Center allows you to record TV programs so that is scheduled to be turned on or in My TV.
... is convenient. This means the program will not be over the icon, Media Center displays which program is currently being recorded. To make sure your PC, Media Center will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open Media Center and stop recording. You can record a future program or series from the...right-click the icon to open . The Record icon disappears when the recording is complete. Record icon in the taskbar on the desktop. Recording TV Programs Media Center allows you to record TV programs so that is scheduled to be turned on or in My TV.
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.... In the Save as window opens. When the process finishes, the window displays the message The backup is too small to the desktop portion of the window, beneath Backup media or file name, click Browse. window, click the red Burn icon. The file tree expands. In the Save as type box, select... Desktop from the drop-down list. 7 Click the backup file (for example Backup.bkf) so it in a safe place for Local Disk (C:). The Backup...
.... In the Save as window opens. When the process finishes, the window displays the message The backup is too small to the desktop portion of the window, beneath Backup media or file name, click Browse. window, click the red Burn icon. The file tree expands. In the Save as type box, select... Desktop from the drop-down list. 7 Click the backup file (for example Backup.bkf) so it in a safe place for Local Disk (C:). The Backup...
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... your desktop. The HP Image Zone window opens. 2 To choose a different work area, as described in the control area of the Gallery window. To open HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on the taskbar and then click My Pictures. n For more information on using the HP Image ...sharing, and protecting your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. It provides all the tools you need for managing your digital images. Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone is an easy to My Pictures button B Control area with Help link D C Work area, or Gallery, showing images on the...
... your desktop. The HP Image Zone window opens. 2 To choose a different work area, as described in the control area of the Gallery window. To open HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on the taskbar and then click My Pictures. n For more information on using the HP Image ...sharing, and protecting your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. It provides all the tools you need for managing your digital images. Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone is an easy to My Pictures button B Control area with Help link D C Work area, or Gallery, showing images on the...
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...videos displayed, this message appears. Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in full screen mode, or the folder opens ...return to display all videos. 5 Press the OK button on the remote 2 Select My Videos. 3 Select My Videos or Shared Video. Shared Video folder 154 hp media center pc user's guide Sample Videos folder You may need to use the scroll arrows at the bottom of the window to the My Videos window...
...videos displayed, this message appears. Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in full screen mode, or the folder opens ...return to display all videos. 5 Press the OK button on the remote 2 Select My Videos. 3 Select My Videos or Shared Video. Shared Video folder 154 hp media center pc user's guide Sample Videos folder You may need to use the scroll arrows at the bottom of the window to the My Videos window...
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...1 Pressing the Start button on the remote control. Play DVD 161 Watching DVD in the inset window or in Media Center control. or in other things in a resized window While the DVD movie is playing, move the mouse for the...9632; To begin playing the DVD at the beginning, select Restart. ■ To go to appear. This opens the Media Center Start menu with the DVD playing in full screen mode. Select the Resize icon, and then you can play the DVD...playing, press the Start button on the remote you have a DVD movie in your desktop, you can manually adjust the window size.
...1 Pressing the Start button on the remote control. Play DVD 161 Watching DVD in the inset window or in Media Center control. or in other things in a resized window While the DVD movie is playing, move the mouse for the...9632; To begin playing the DVD at the beginning, select Restart. ■ To go to appear. This opens the Media Center Start menu with the DVD playing in full screen mode. Select the Resize icon, and then you can play the DVD...playing, press the Start button on the remote you have a DVD movie in your desktop, you can manually adjust the window size.
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... to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide Follow the onscreen instructions. If necessary, select Save to save your remote control is working with the remote sensor. n Parental control and caption display settings for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop background shade. Displays taskbar...
... to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide Follow the onscreen instructions. If necessary, select Save to save your remote control is working with the remote sensor. n Parental control and caption display settings for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop background shade. Displays taskbar...
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... 201, 202 Recovery Tools CD 203 D DDR DIMM requirements 193 deleting recorded show or series 112 scheduled show or series 111, 112 desktop 38 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...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 from drive 215 handling 57 inserting 57 won't play 218 DVD movies, changing language 162 size of window 161...
... 201, 202 Recovery Tools CD 203 D DDR DIMM requirements 193 deleting recorded show or series 112 scheduled show or series 111, 112 desktop 38 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...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 from drive 215 handling 57 inserting 57 won't play 218 DVD movies, changing language 162 size of window 161...
