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... 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 DVD Writer 59 DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive 59 Opening the RecordNow! Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Information 2 Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center...
... 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 DVD Writer 59 DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive 59 Opening the RecordNow! Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Information 2 Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center...
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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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...: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of the computer chassis, is an instructional guide about accessing internal parts of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Select your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of the system operating software. button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the keyboard. To run tests. Creating DVDs and...
...: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of the computer chassis, is an instructional guide about accessing internal parts of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Select your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of the system operating software. button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the keyboard. To run tests. Creating DVDs and...
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...; Internet Service Provider (ISP), selected during initial setup (required for ATI Graphics Card" on page 26. ■ After 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 TV if it requires S-video ■ Audio Y-cable, to connect to a stereo system ■ FM radio antenna cable PC Installation checklist ■ Connect the keyboard, mouse, and remote sensor. ■ Connect...
...; Internet Service Provider (ISP), selected during initial setup (required for ATI Graphics Card" on page 26. ■ After 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 TV if it requires S-video ■ Audio Y-cable, to connect to a stereo system ■ FM radio antenna cable PC Installation checklist ■ Connect the keyboard, mouse, and remote sensor. ■ Connect...
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Connect this adapter in 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 Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to 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.
Connect this adapter in 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 Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to 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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... this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of the previous procedure. 2 Place a check next to 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. The Multichannel Audio Configuration window opens. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in Stereo Mix. n If you select Enable digital audio out: ■ Microphone volume setting becomes not muted. ■...
... this tab.) 5 Select the option describing the number of the previous procedure. 2 Place a check next to 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. The Multichannel Audio Configuration window opens. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in Stereo Mix. n If you select Enable digital audio out: ■ Microphone volume setting becomes not muted. ■...
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... On button (A) on the front of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for a new Internet account, set up with an ISP. You must have an Internet connection to the Internet, you must sign up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you are ready to turn on the computer. Starting My PC 37 Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Starting...
... On button (A) on the front of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for a new Internet account, set up with an ISP. You must have an Internet connection to the Internet, you must sign up an existing account, or configure Internet access using the setup poster steps, you are ready to turn on the computer. Starting My PC 37 Before you can select an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Starting...
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... card slot on the reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 An Autoplay window opens. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into place. Or 3 If the program does not open, you can click Start, click My Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to display the files on the drive is still accessing the media. Replace the memory card, if necessary. Using the PC Hardware...
... card slot on the reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 An Autoplay window opens. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 62. 1 Insert the media into place. Or 3 If the program does not open, you can click Start, click My Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to display the files on the drive is still accessing the media. Replace the memory card, if necessary. Using the PC Hardware...
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... remote sensor. ■ Make sure the LED on the remote control. Using the Media Center Setup Wizard It is pressed. 74 hp media center pc user's guide Follow onscreen instructions to complete the following four steps: 1 Check Your Remote Control This step is an interactive test to bypass these steps and complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center. n Use Media Center Settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update...
... remote sensor. ■ Make sure the LED on the remote control. Using the Media Center Setup Wizard It is pressed. 74 hp media center pc user's guide Follow onscreen instructions to complete the following four steps: 1 Check Your Remote Control This step is an interactive test to bypass these steps and complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center. n Use Media Center Settings to: ■ Change settings for your television service provider. ■ Change settings for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update...
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... connected properly. g Select remote control code. Make sure the TV signal source is properly connected to use with your TV service. d Choose a working TV signal to your computer. ■ Your remote sensor control cable is selected. If you have a set -top box setup. Make sure: ■ Your set-top box is turned on. ■ Your TV signal is automatically downloaded when you change channels. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide...
... connected properly. g Select remote control code. Make sure the TV signal source is properly connected to use with your TV service. d Choose a working TV signal to your computer. ■ Your remote sensor control cable is selected. If you have a set -top box setup. Make sure: ■ Your set-top box is turned on. ■ Your TV signal is automatically downloaded when you change channels. 3 Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide...
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... Internet Service Provider. Manually Downloading the Guide 1 Press the Start button control. The television program guide starts downloading from the Internet because there is no Internet connection, you will see No data available next to download and the speed of data to each day. on the remote 2 Select My TV, Settings, Guide, and then select Get Guide data. 3 Select Yes. This option may not support this option. ■ Manually connect to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the guide...
... Internet Service Provider. Manually Downloading the Guide 1 Press the Start button control. The television program guide starts downloading from the Internet because there is no Internet connection, you will see No data available next to download and the speed of data to each day. on the remote 2 Select My TV, Settings, Guide, and then select Get Guide data. 3 Select Yes. This option may not support this option. ■ Manually connect to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the guide...
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... toolbar, refer to disable caption display. Teletext may flash as the text scrolls in a muted TV program. ■ Off to the help menu in Media Center. To fix this problem, change the display to full-screen mode or turn on subtitles 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, and then...
... toolbar, refer to disable caption display. Teletext may flash as the text scrolls in a muted TV program. ■ Off to the help menu in Media Center. To fix this problem, change the display to full-screen mode or turn on subtitles 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, and then...
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... the drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you want to copy by pressing the Ctrl key and then selecting each picture. 3 Select Copy to CD from Windows Explorer in the area Picture tasks. Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. n Set up your printer 1 Connect your printer to the PC and install the printer drivers...
... the drive or removable device where your pictures are located. 2 Select the files you want to copy by pressing the Ctrl key and then selecting each picture. 3 Select Copy to CD from Windows Explorer in the area Picture tasks. Follow the instructions that came with the remote control. n Set up your printer 1 Connect your printer to the PC and install the printer drivers...
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... switch to the Warranty & Support Guide for use in , and turned on. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with the new device. ■ You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. b The light...
... switch to the Warranty & Support Guide for use in , and turned on. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with the new device. ■ You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your PC and void any implied warranty. b The light...
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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...