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... 37 Selecting an ISP 37 Media Center PC Desktop View 38 Software Programs 40 Using PC Help and Tools 41 Turning Off the PC 41 Manual Standby Mode 42 Manual Hibernation Mode 43 Automatic Standby or 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...
... 37 Selecting an ISP 37 Media Center PC Desktop View 38 Software Programs 40 Using PC Help and Tools 41 Turning Off the PC 41 Manual Standby Mode 42 Manual Hibernation Mode 43 Automatic Standby or 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...
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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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... Replacing the Side Panels 183 Locating Components in the PC Chassis 183 Removing the Fan Duct 184 Replacing the Fan Duct 184 Removing the Front Panel 185 Replacing the Front Panel 185 Accessing the Optical Drives 186 Removing the Optical Drive 187 Installing a New Optical Drive 188 Replacing and Adding Drives 189 Adding Memory 193 Removing Add-In Cards 195 Replacing Add-In Cards 195 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 196 Application and System Recovery 199 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 199 Application Recovery 204 System Recovery 205 Troubleshooting...
... Replacing the Side Panels 183 Locating Components in the PC Chassis 183 Removing the Fan Duct 184 Replacing the Fan Duct 184 Removing the Front Panel 185 Replacing the Front Panel 185 Accessing the Optical Drives 186 Removing the Optical Drive 187 Installing a New Optical Drive 188 Replacing and Adding Drives 189 Adding Memory 193 Removing Add-In Cards 195 Replacing Add-In Cards 195 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 196 Application and System Recovery 199 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 199 Application Recovery 204 System Recovery 205 Troubleshooting...
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... individual program (application or software driver) or to get troubleshooting help you get help are available for your PC is an instructional guide about the program. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to part of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide To run a test or submit a problem to read Help topics and run tests. Upgrading and Servicing information, including information about using the Internet. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program lets you solve...
... individual program (application or software driver) or to get troubleshooting help you get help are available for your PC is an instructional guide about the program. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to part of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide To run a test or submit a problem to read Help topics and run tests. Upgrading and Servicing information, including information about using the Internet. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program lets you solve...
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... "Using Media Center Help" on page 45. ■ Enable the TV Out Image (optional); Match the colors. refer to "Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card" and "Enabling TV Out Image for 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 setup: ■ Monitor...
... "Using Media Center Help" on page 45. ■ Enable the TV Out Image (optional); Match the colors. refer to "Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card" and "Enabling TV Out Image for 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 setup: ■ Monitor...
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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 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.
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... test it. 6 Click OK. Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound Manager To configure multi-channel audio output for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Enable Digital Audio Output (Optional) 1 Follow steps 1-5 of the previous procedure. 2 Place a check next to see this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in Stereo Mix. Connecting the Speakers 33 channel Sound Manager. The Multichannel Audio Configuration window opens. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in to Enable digital audio...
... test it. 6 Click OK. Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound Manager To configure multi-channel audio output for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Enable Digital Audio Output (Optional) 1 Follow steps 1-5 of the previous procedure. 2 Place a check next to see this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in Stereo Mix. Connecting the Speakers 33 channel Sound Manager. The Multichannel Audio Configuration window opens. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in to Enable digital audio...
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... As part of the startup screens, you can connect to the Internet, you must have an Internet connection to turn on the front of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You must sign up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you are ready to use some of the Media Center...
... As part of the startup screens, you can connect to the Internet, you must have an Internet connection to turn on the front of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You must sign up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you are ready to use some of the Media Center...
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... own drive letter. Using the 7-In-1 memory card reader If you have the PC serviced if a pin is bent to the point of touching another pin. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are finished, check that could be removed. Or 3 If the program does not open, you can be blocking a proper connection. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader lights...
... own drive letter. Using the 7-In-1 memory card reader If you have the PC serviced if a pin is bent to the point of touching another pin. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are finished, check that could be removed. Or 3 If the program does not open, you can be blocking a proper connection. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader lights...
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... correct Program Guide for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the My TV Program Guide. ■ Check your remote control. ■ Change your area. Before performing this test: ■ Make sure the remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed. ■ Make sure the remote control sensor is working with the remote sensor. 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 plugged into a USB port on...
... correct Program Guide for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the My TV Program Guide. ■ Check your remote control. ■ Change your area. Before performing this test: ■ Make sure the remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed. ■ Make sure the remote control sensor is working with the remote sensor. 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 plugged into a USB port on...
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... premium channels. i Set IR Signal Speed. e Select how you complete all onscreen instructions. Make sure: ■ Your set-top box is turned on. ■ Your TV signal is connected to work with Media Center. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide a Select your set-top box. ■ Your set -top box so that you have a set-top box, the setup wizard programs your remote control to your TV...
... premium channels. i Set IR Signal Speed. e Select how you complete all onscreen instructions. Make sure: ■ Your set-top box is turned on. ■ Your TV signal is connected to work with Media Center. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide a Select your set-top box. ■ Your set -top box so that you have a set-top box, the setup wizard programs your remote control to your TV...
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... of data to download and the speed of your Internet Service Provider. This can take up to automatically connect to the Internet and update the Guide. on the remote 2 Select My TV, Settings, Guide, and then select Get Guide data. 3 Select Yes. The television program guide starts downloading from the TV Settings menu. n Media Center can be available, depending on your Internet connection. 96 hp media center pc user's guide You can also manually update the Guide from the...
... of data to download and the speed of your Internet Service Provider. This can take up to automatically connect to the Internet and update the Guide. on the remote 2 Select My TV, Settings, Guide, and then select Get Guide data. 3 Select Yes. The television program guide starts downloading from the TV Settings menu. n Media Center can be available, depending on your Internet connection. 96 hp media center pc user's guide You can also manually update the Guide from the...
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... full-screen mode or turn off the caption display option. For more information about the Teletext toolbar, refer to view speech as the text scrolls in Media Center. Displaying Teletext (Select Models Only) To display the Teletext toolbar: 1 While watching TV in full-screen mode, press the More Info button on the remote control to display the information bar. 2 Select the Teletext button on the remote 2 Select Settings, TV...
... full-screen mode or turn off the caption display option. For more information about the Teletext toolbar, refer to view speech as the text scrolls in Media Center. Displaying Teletext (Select Models Only) To display the Teletext toolbar: 1 While watching TV in full-screen mode, press the More Info button on the remote control to display the information bar. 2 Select the Teletext button on the remote 2 Select Settings, TV...
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... drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you try to My Pictures folder when the HP Image Zone Window appears. The CD recording program opens. 4 Follow onscreen instructions to complete recording your pictures to CDs 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Printers and Faxes. My Pictures 145 Follow the instructions that came with the remote control...
... drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you try to My Pictures folder when the HP Image Zone Window appears. The CD recording program opens. 4 Follow onscreen instructions to complete recording your pictures to CDs 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Printers and Faxes. My Pictures 145 Follow the instructions that came with the remote control...
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.... Troubleshooting 209 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for possible solutions. Look up the description of the computer, the following events should happen: a The keyboard indicator lights flash. Solution ■ When you press the On button on at all cables are securely plugged into the computer. c The hard disk spins or the diskette drive makes a noise...
.... Troubleshooting 209 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may need an updated driver for possible solutions. Look up the description of the computer, the following events should happen: a The keyboard indicator lights flash. Solution ■ When you press the On button on at all cables are securely plugged into the computer. c The hard disk spins or the diskette drive makes a noise...
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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...
