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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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Refer to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Switching Display Devices When you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC.
Refer to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Switching Display Devices When you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC.
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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 tab that has... Card You must enable the TV out image in order 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...you are not using your TV. Enabling TV Out Image for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide
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 tab that has... Card You must enable the TV out image in order 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...you are not using your TV. Enabling TV Out Image for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide
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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. You must sign up . Open Easy Internet Sign-up: ■ Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. ...to turn on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. The Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Starting My PC 37 Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. Or ■...
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. You must sign up . Open Easy Internet Sign-up: ■ Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. ...to turn on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. The Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Starting My PC 37 Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. Or ■...
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n Your Media Center PC desktop may not appear exactly like the one displayed here. 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 To find the things you need.
n Your Media Center PC desktop may not appear exactly like the one displayed here. 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 To find the things you need.
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... it to and record music CDs; listen to Find all your PC (select models only). HP Image Zone program Organize your digital pictures; Media Center Access all the PC utilities and features. view your digital photos. Start Application or System Recovery. and much more. Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Use...
... it to and record music CDs; listen to Find all your PC (select models only). HP Image Zone program Organize your digital pictures; Media Center Access all the PC utilities and features. view your digital photos. Start Application or System Recovery. and much more. Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu Use...
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... and then add titles, scene transitions, music narration, special effects, backgrounds, and more. HP Picture Toolkit appears within the My Pictures folder and provides easy access to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Detto IntelliMover is a link to DVDs (select models). Acrobat Reader 5.0 displays... Pack provides WordPerfect 10, a word processing program, and Quattro Pro 10, a spreadsheet program, along with sound to watch on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. For example, you play, save...
... and then add titles, scene transitions, music narration, special effects, backgrounds, and more. HP Picture Toolkit appears within the My Pictures folder and provides easy access to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Detto IntelliMover is a link to DVDs (select models). Acrobat Reader 5.0 displays... Pack provides WordPerfect 10, a word processing program, and Quattro Pro 10, a spreadsheet program, along with sound to watch on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. For example, you play, save...
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...currently displayed and on the desktop to use hibernate if you first need to scheduled activities. If Hibernate is not present, you have scheduled TV recordings in Media Center. When the PC enters standby, it is in the Control Panel. When the PC enters hibernation, it from standby.... w Do not use the computer again, press the On button on the keyboard and click Hibernate. The PC saves everything (programs, folders...
...currently displayed and on the desktop to use hibernate if you first need to scheduled activities. If Hibernate is not present, you have scheduled TV recordings in Media Center. When the PC enters standby, it is in the Control Panel. When the PC enters hibernation, it from standby.... w Do not use the computer again, press the On button on the keyboard and click Hibernate. The PC saves everything (programs, folders...
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...Resize buttons to switch users B Use media playback controls C Open Media Center Start menu D Go back one screen E Open Media Center Help F Minimize Media Center window G Resize Media Center window H Close Media Center window J Play FM radio stations ...Media Center program settings Other menus not shown: ■ Online Spotlight - 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 run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop. link to the Media Center Web site for the latest information about your Media Center PC...
...Resize buttons to switch users B Use media playback controls C Open Media Center Start menu D Go back one screen E Open Media Center Help F Minimize Media Center window G Resize Media Center window H Close Media Center window J Play FM radio stations ...Media Center program settings Other menus not shown: ■ Online Spotlight - 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 run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop. link to the Media Center Web site for the latest information about your Media Center PC...
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... using the mouse. Menu 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 To display the desktop, select the Minimize icon by using the...
... using the mouse. Menu 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 To display the desktop, select the Minimize icon by using the...
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...PC). OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV CHANNEL/ VOLUME PAGE MORE INFO ■ Turn a TV that is connected to watch and record television MENU TV programs. This remote control helps you navigate the Media Center...DVD player. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or... JKL 5 TUV 8 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 ...
...PC). OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV CHANNEL/ VOLUME PAGE MORE INFO ■ Turn a TV that is connected to watch and record television MENU TV programs. This remote control helps you navigate the Media Center...DVD player. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or... JKL 5 TUV 8 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 ...
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... recorded TV programs are stored. From TV this window, you were watching. Moves the cursor to the previous window. Start Opens the Media Center Start menu if you are in full screen mode. OK Select a desired action, and works as an Enter button. Guide Opens the...BACK GUIDE OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV Button Back Function Returns to select actions within the Media Center windows. Navigation and other direct access buttons These buttons allow you are at the desktop. 88 hp media center pc user's guide Live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer...
... recorded TV programs are stored. From TV this window, you were watching. Moves the cursor to the previous window. Start Opens the Media Center Start menu if you are in full screen mode. OK Select a desired action, and works as an Enter button. Guide Opens the...BACK GUIDE OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV Button Back Function Returns to select actions within the Media Center windows. Navigation and other direct access buttons These buttons allow you are at the desktop. 88 hp media center pc user's guide Live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer...
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... in the Guide. The PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is complete. If you ...there is scheduled to be over the icon, Media Center displays which program is scheduled to the program in...also appears in taskbar If a program is resolved. Media Center automatically records until the program is a recording conflict...is convenient. My TV 101 Recording TV Programs Media Center allows you to open . You can change ...Media Center and stop recording. w If you turn down ) your PC, Media Center will not be turned on the remote control once. Your PC...
... in the Guide. The PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is complete. If you ...there is scheduled to be over the icon, Media Center displays which program is scheduled to the program in...also appears in taskbar If a program is resolved. Media Center automatically records until the program is a recording conflict...is convenient. My TV 101 Recording TV Programs Media Center allows you to open . You can change ...Media Center and stop recording. w If you turn down ) your PC, Media Center will not be turned on the remote control once. Your PC...
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...A Mode tabs, Go to use software program for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting 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. Or Click Start on using the HP Image Zone, click the Help link in the table, click a tab or button at the ...the taskbar and then click My Pictures. To open HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on your digital images. Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone is an easy to My Pictures button ...
...A Mode tabs, Go to use software program for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting 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. Or Click Start on using the HP Image Zone, click the Help link in the table, click a tab or button at the ...the taskbar and then click My Pictures. To open HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on your digital images. Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone is an easy to My Pictures button ...
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... My Videos or Shared Video. The selected video plays in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to the My Videos window. on your desktop. The right side of the window shows small images of video files. Shared Video folder 154 hp media center pc user's guide Sample Videos folder Playing Digital Videos After you want to display all...
... My Videos or Shared Video. The selected video plays in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to the My Videos window. on your desktop. The right side of the window shows small images of video files. Shared Video folder 154 hp media center pc user's guide Sample Videos folder Playing Digital Videos After you want to display all...
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... Then, use a separate 4-digit code. If necessary, select Save to set up rating permissions for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop background shade. Turn the sound on as an Administrator to select an option or follow onscreen instructions. This allows you when telephone calls some in... the onscreen instructions. Connects to use the arrow buttons to change your connection. This setting requires the administrator to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide Follow the onscreen instructions.
... Then, use a separate 4-digit code. If necessary, select Save to set up rating permissions for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop background shade. Turn the sound on as an Administrator to select an option or follow onscreen instructions. This allows you when telephone calls some in... the onscreen instructions. Connects to use the arrow buttons to change your connection. This setting requires the administrator to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide Follow the onscreen instructions.
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...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 139 driver recovery ..., 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 ...
...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 139 driver recovery ..., 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 ...
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...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 ... resizing window 78 Settings window 167 Setup Wizard 74 Start menu 71 switching to desktop 78 toolbars 78 using with another program open 78 viewing your pictures 141 what you can do 67 Media Center PC desktop 38 Media Center, what you can do in My Music 125 in My Pictures 137 in My...
...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 ... resizing window 78 Settings window 167 Setup Wizard 74 Start menu 71 switching to desktop 78 toolbars 78 using with another program open 78 viewing your pictures 141 what you can do 67 Media Center PC desktop 38 Media Center, what you can do in My Music 125 in My Pictures 137 in My...
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...try the following Web site at: http://www.hp.com Creating DVDs and CDs 19 I Get... PC, you must connect your camcorder properly to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC,...analog and a digital capture device on your PC, you may be played on , and...manufacturer to find out how to your PC. • Web sites of My ... Use a CD instead of a DVD. My PC Doesn't Recognize My Digital Camcorder When I Try to...the: • Printed User's Guide included with your PC. • Help menus within any of the programs included...information located in the Start menu on your PC, but you cannot create a music DVD to...
...try the following Web site at: http://www.hp.com Creating DVDs and CDs 19 I Get... PC, you must connect your camcorder properly to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC,...analog and a digital capture device on your PC, you may be played on , and...manufacturer to find out how to your PC. • Web sites of My ... Use a CD instead of a DVD. My PC Doesn't Recognize My Digital Camcorder When I Try to...the: • Printed User's Guide included with your PC. • Help menus within any of the programs included...information located in the Start menu on your PC, but you cannot create a music DVD to...