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... If you turn off your PC during this process. This can take up to 20 minutes to your Warranty and Support guide for contact information. When the process completes, the monitor displays the Windows desktop. Refer to complete. Read First: Turning on your PC The first time you have ...concerns about your PC or this process, please contact Support. Do not turn on the screen is an hourglass,...
... If you turn off your PC during this process. This can take up to 20 minutes to your Warranty and Support guide for contact information. When the process completes, the monitor displays the Windows desktop. Refer to complete. Read First: Turning on your PC The first time you have ...concerns about your PC or this process, please contact Support. Do not turn on the screen is an hourglass,...
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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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Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide 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. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide 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. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
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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 Displays tab.... 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 ...
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 Displays tab.... 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 ...
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... After you've completed connecting the components of your PC by using a LAN (local area network); Selecting an ISP As part of the startup screens, you can connect to the Internet, you are ready to use some of the Media Center features. Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up... for a new Internet account, set up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you must have an Internet connection to turn on the desktop. cable modem; Starting My PC 37
... After you've completed connecting the components of your PC by using a LAN (local area network); Selecting an ISP As part of the startup screens, you can connect to the Internet, you are ready to use some of the Media Center features. Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up... for a new Internet account, set up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you must have an Internet connection to turn on the desktop. cable modem; Starting My PC 37
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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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...to Find all the Media Center features: watch DVD movies; Windows Media Player HP Recovery Create a music library, listen to restart it to and record music CDs; Media Center Access all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the PC utilities and features. Easy... a new or existing account with an Internet Service Provider. HP Image Zone program Organize your CD. Starting My PC 39 Using the Start Menu To open the Control Panel. ■ To end your Internet browser. Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu...
...to Find all the Media Center features: watch DVD movies; Windows Media Player HP Recovery Create a music library, listen to restart it to and record music CDs; Media Center Access all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the PC utilities and features. Easy... a new or existing account with an Internet Service Provider. HP Image Zone program Organize your CD. Starting My PC 39 Using the Start Menu To open the Control Panel. ■ To end your Internet browser. Desktop shortcuts (select models only) Icon Opens Windows XP Start menu...
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... the My Pictures folder and provides easy access to software and services exclusively from the Internet. n The software listed on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. InterVideo WinDVD Player lets ... along with a task manager that allows you import, edit, and play your e-mail, files, folders, preferences, and settings between PCs. Encyclopedia Britannica 2002 On-line is a demonstration video for you write (record) audio or data files to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Windows Movie Maker, from...
... the My Pictures folder and provides easy access to software and services exclusively from the Internet. n The software listed on the desktop (select programs) or click Start, choose All Programs, and then click the folder or program name. InterVideo WinDVD Player lets ... along with a task manager that allows you import, edit, and play your e-mail, files, folders, preferences, and settings between PCs. Encyclopedia Britannica 2002 On-line is a demonstration video for you write (record) audio or data files to complete. 40 hp media center pc user's guide Windows Movie Maker, from...
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... everything that is still active and able to respond to Hibernate. The PC returns everything currently displayed and on the desktop to the hard disk and then turns itself off . 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the ... again, press the On button on the keyboard and click Hibernate. n When you have scheduled TV recordings in Media Center. Manual Hibernation Mode Hibernation differs from hibernation, restart the PC. When the PC enters hibernation, it copies everything (programs, folders, and documents) to the hard disk, turns off the monitor ...
... everything that is still active and able to respond to Hibernate. The PC returns everything currently displayed and on the desktop to the hard disk and then turns itself off . 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the ... again, press the On button on the keyboard and click Hibernate. n When you have scheduled TV recordings in Media Center. Manual Hibernation Mode Hibernation differs from hibernation, restart the PC. When the PC enters hibernation, it copies everything (programs, folders, and documents) to the hard disk, turns off the monitor ...
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... 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 K Watch your Media Center PC and software. ■ Link to an Internet radio Web site, MusicMatch Radio MX (select models only). ■ More Programs - link to run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop...
... 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 K Watch your Media Center PC and software. ■ Link to an Internet radio Web site, MusicMatch Radio MX (select models only). ■ More Programs - link to run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop...
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... 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 You can also resize the window to the desktop at any time without closing or minimizing Media Center. Media Center Menu...
... 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 You can also resize the window to the desktop at any time without closing or minimizing Media Center. Media Center Menu...
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...hp media center n Your remote control can send a strong signal to work with Media Center. You can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video or live TV display. Remote Control What Can I Do with Media Center ...the Media Center windows on your computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn the computer on or off (shut down PC)....DVD player. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a cable TV remote control navigates...
...hp media center n Your remote control can send a strong signal to work with Media Center. You can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video or live TV display. Remote Control What Can I Do with Media Center ...the Media Center windows on your computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn the computer on or off (shut down PC)....DVD player. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a cable TV remote control navigates...
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... mode. 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 select actions within the Media Center windows. Guide Opens the electronic Television Program Guide. Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV. When you pause a TV program, you can...
... mode. 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 select actions within the Media Center windows. Guide Opens the electronic Television Program Guide. Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV. When you pause a TV program, you can...
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...in the My TV Settings window. Your PC must be turned on the desktop. This means the program will not record a scheduled program. If you turn down ) your program is scheduled to be recorded at the same time. My TV 101 Media Center automatically records until the program is scheduled...option to record the new program or record the previously scheduled program. Record Series icon appears in My TV. To make sure your PC, Media Center will not be recorded unless the conflict is complete. Record Conflict/Error icon appears in the television guide if another is currently being ...
...in the My TV Settings window. Your PC must be turned on the desktop. This means the program will not record a scheduled program. If you turn down ) your program is scheduled to be recorded at the same time. My TV 101 Media Center automatically records until the program is scheduled...option to record the new program or record the previously scheduled program. Record Series icon appears in My TV. To make sure your PC, Media Center will not be recorded unless the conflict is complete. Record Conflict/Error icon appears in the television guide if another is currently being ...
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...HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on the PC D Selection tray My Pictures 147 A C B A Mode tabs, Go to use software program for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. n For more information on the taskbar and then click My Pictures. The HP... to My Pictures button B Control area with Help link D C Work area, or Gallery, showing images on your desktop. Or Click Start on using the HP Image Zone, click the Help link in the table, click a tab or button at the top of the program ...
...HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on the PC D Selection tray My Pictures 147 A C B A Mode tabs, Go to use software program for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. n For more information on the taskbar and then click My Pictures. The HP... to My Pictures button B Control area with Help link D C Work area, or Gallery, showing images on your desktop. Or Click Start on using the HP Image Zone, click the Help link in the table, click a tab or button at the top of the program ...
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... 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 My Videos folder 6 When the video is finished, select Restart and then press OK to replay the video, or ...video while doing something else on your desktop. n If you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in full screen mode, or the folder opens displaying a list of video files. The selected video plays in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to the My Videos window. Playing...
... 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 My Videos folder 6 When the video is finished, select Restart and then press OK to replay the video, or ...video while doing something else on your desktop. n If you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in full screen mode, or the folder opens displaying a list of video files. The selected video plays in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to the My Videos window. Playing...
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...Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide You must be logged on or off , optimize the display for CDs and DVDs from the Internet. Views the Media Center Privacy statement, the Guide Privacy statement and enables the privacy settings such as retrieving media information for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop... background shade. Follow the onscreen instructions. This allows you when telephone calls some in the following table. Changing General Settings General settings affect each user's experience in Media Center and can...
...Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide You must be logged on or off , optimize the display for CDs and DVDs from the Internet. Views the Media Center Privacy statement, the Guide Privacy statement and enables the privacy settings such as retrieving media information for the computer monitor or the television, and select a desktop... background shade. Follow the onscreen instructions. This allows you when telephone calls some in the following table. Changing General Settings General settings affect each user's experience in Media Center and can...
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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...
HP Media Center Desktop PC - Troubleshooting Tips for the HP Media Center P
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... puis cliquez sur Arrêter l'ordinateur et sur Mettre en veille.) IMPORTANT! You must restart the PC by clicking Start on the desktop taskbar, then clicking Turn Off Computer, then Stand By.) Close Media Center before the next scheduled TV recording, or the next recording and all scheduled recordings will avoid missed TV...
... puis cliquez sur Arrêter l'ordinateur et sur Mettre en veille.) IMPORTANT! You must restart the PC by clicking Start on the desktop taskbar, then clicking Turn Off Computer, then Stand By.) Close Media Center before the next scheduled TV recording, or the next recording and all scheduled recordings will avoid missed TV...
