PC Basics Guide
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... mode. See the following sections for the PC to put the PC into standby and then hibernation. Standby Mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into standby mode. 2 When you want to use the PC, any open before you put the PC in standby mode manually: 1 Press the Standby button on putting your... PC in standby mode, if you set it is present. The next time you left it to : 1 Click Start on the...
... mode. See the following sections for the PC to put the PC into standby and then hibernation. Standby Mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into standby mode. 2 When you want to use the PC, any open before you put the PC in standby mode manually: 1 Press the Standby button on putting your... PC in standby mode, if you set it is present. The next time you left it to : 1 Click Start on the...
PC Basics Guide
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... to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. When ...
... to the hard disk drive, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off . To put the PC into hibernation manually: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Press and hold the On button on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. When ...
PC Basics Guide
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...Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to the user manual that came with your PC and the necessary software installed for the printer to your PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer. You can print text and graphics ...the specific printer driver that the light on the drive is not reading from or writing to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on the PC to turning off . Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive The diskette (floppy) drive is reading from or writing to the diskette can damage the ...
...Instead, purchase an external USB diskette drive or other external storage device to the user manual that came with your PC and the necessary software installed for the printer to your PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer. You can print text and graphics ...the specific printer driver that the light on the drive is not reading from or writing to the diskette. 5 Press the Eject button on the PC to turning off . Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive The diskette (floppy) drive is reading from or writing to the diskette can damage the ...
PC Basics Guide
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... (select models only), to open the built-in the printed manuals and onscreen Help. The taskbar shows the Start button, a button for each open a folder or start a program. One icon on your PC documentation. Using the Desktop The desktop is controlled by country/region. When you need. Introducing the ... by two kinds of your PC is the work area that appears on the display monitor. It has the taskbar (along one edge) and shortcut icons that perform specific functions, such as a word processing program. A shortcut icon is in Help and Support Center, or you delete. Learning ...
... (select models only), to open the built-in the printed manuals and onscreen Help. The taskbar shows the Start button, a button for each open a folder or start a program. One icon on your PC documentation. Using the Desktop The desktop is controlled by country/region. When you need. Introducing the ... by two kinds of your PC is the work area that appears on the display monitor. It has the taskbar (along one edge) and shortcut icons that perform specific functions, such as a word processing program. A shortcut icon is in Help and Support Center, or you delete. Learning ...
PC Basics Guide
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See Internet, about network interface about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 turning off, 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute...32 O Off button. See turning off , 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 ...
See Internet, about network interface about , 4 standby mode, automatic, 5 standby mode, manual, 4 turning off, 4 performance improving PC, 37 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 power management settings, modifying, 5 printer using , 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 Mute...32 O Off button. See turning off , 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 ...
PC Basics Guide
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... volume, adjusting, 14 speakers, 14 multi-channel, 14 standby mode automatic, 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13... Index 43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk,...
... volume, adjusting, 14 speakers, 14 multi-channel, 14 standby mode automatic, 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13... Index 43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk,...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... Click Start on the desktop. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the operation of the PC chassis or inside the CD storage area. The product number is turned off until you automatically receive messages as they become available. Getting Help 23 NOTE: Online manuals are connected to the ...Some models do not have online manuals. Re-enabling messages When you re-enable the Compaq Connections Service, the service runs whenever you are associated with specific PC model numbers. Finding Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To turn on the service:...
... Click Start on the desktop. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the operation of the PC chassis or inside the CD storage area. The product number is turned off until you automatically receive messages as they become available. Getting Help 23 NOTE: Online manuals are connected to the ...Some models do not have online manuals. Re-enabling messages When you re-enable the Compaq Connections Service, the service runs whenever you are associated with specific PC model numbers. Finding Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To turn on the service:...
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...: • Sound Effect - You can select an Environment, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings, and then save them for the digital audio connectors on the back of the PC. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 To close the window. To enable the Audio Wizard...socket detection tick box is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. To use the mic connector on the PC. • Audio Wizard - selects the number of the circular equaliser control to test the speakers. selects the digital audio output and digital audio ...
...: • Sound Effect - You can select an Environment, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings, and then save them for the digital audio connectors on the back of the PC. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 To close the window. To enable the Audio Wizard...socket detection tick box is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sound Effect Manager. To use the mic connector on the PC. • Audio Wizard - selects the number of the circular equaliser control to test the speakers. selects the digital audio output and digital audio ...
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... DVD+RW/+R or double-layer DVD+R drive. Refer to play the disc in your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you are compatible with more information about selecting a...to their library and can copy Windows Media files that have a .wma extension, .mp3 files or .wav files to a portable device or memory card. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of our products for ...-R disc if you make your PC has recording software and you can also use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use iTunes or Windows Media Player to copy music files to...
... DVD+RW/+R or double-layer DVD+R drive. Refer to play the disc in your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you are compatible with more information about selecting a...to their library and can copy Windows Media files that have a .wma extension, .mp3 files or .wav files to a portable device or memory card. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of our products for ...-R disc if you make your PC has recording software and you can also use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use iTunes or Windows Media Player to copy music files to...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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If this window of options does not appear, you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are compatible with some of compatibility with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. &#... CDs that you create are fast, allowing quick recording times. 64 Getting Started Guide If the option you want to view the files on the PC. NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with other options you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The options displayed depend on what...
If this window of options does not appear, you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are compatible with some of compatibility with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. &#... CDs that you create are fast, allowing quick recording times. 64 Getting Started Guide If the option you want to view the files on the PC. NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with other options you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The options displayed depend on what...
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...system disk or disk error, 90 F file formats, 65 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC, 26 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 Help button, 15 HP Personal Media Drive, 25 activity and power lights, 27 automatic on and off feature, 26 disconnecting the...47 K keyboard customizing buttons, 19 features, 11, 12 troubleshooting, 88 types of buttons, 14 using, 11 wireless, 14 L LEDs, defined, 13 M manuals, online, 23 memory card reader card types, 39 using, 39 microphone 6-connector, using, 36 using with multichannel speakers, 33 using, (6-connector), 36 ...
...system disk or disk error, 90 F file formats, 65 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC, 26 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 Help button, 15 HP Personal Media Drive, 25 activity and power lights, 27 automatic on and off feature, 26 disconnecting the...47 K keyboard customizing buttons, 19 features, 11, 12 troubleshooting, 88 types of buttons, 14 using, 11 wireless, 14 L LEDs, defined, 13 M manuals, online, 23 memory card reader card types, 39 using, 39 microphone 6-connector, using, 36 using with multichannel speakers, 33 using, (6-connector), 36 ...
Important HP Media Center PC Updates
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... not available, please refer to the "Recording Manually" section in the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide for select models only. • Some of what was included with your HP Media Center PC, refer to the PC. If your Media Center documentation. Before starting the system and using the Media Center setup wizard, please read this information with easy...
... not available, please refer to the "Recording Manually" section in the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide for select models only. • Some of what was included with your HP Media Center PC, refer to the PC. If your Media Center documentation. Before starting the system and using the Media Center setup wizard, please read this information with easy...
Important Media Center Updates
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... For the latest information about setting up scrambled TV channels that came with your HP Media Center PC is not supported in your area. Editing or reassigning channel numbers 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Click Settings, TV, Guide, and then click Edit Channels to be ... unwanted channels If your TV tuner picks up your HP Media Center PC, refer to the setup poster that came with another channel. 6 Select Save when you have edited all countries/regions, even if your channel lineup, you can manually set radio channels, refer to 0.1 rather than the...
... For the latest information about setting up scrambled TV channels that came with your HP Media Center PC is not supported in your area. Editing or reassigning channel numbers 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Click Settings, TV, Guide, and then click Edit Channels to be ... unwanted channels If your TV tuner picks up your HP Media Center PC, refer to the setup poster that came with another channel. 6 Select Save when you have edited all countries/regions, even if your channel lineup, you can manually set radio channels, refer to 0.1 rather than the...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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... Manuals. 12 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide access Windows updates; and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels, block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center ...Media Center menu to the online and other information. set up remote desktop; run Media Center setup again; program the remote control buttons for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in the Media Center toolbar. Finding Additional Media Center Information To learn more about using Media Center...
... Manuals. 12 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide access Windows updates; and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels, block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center ...Media Center menu to the online and other information. set up remote desktop; run Media Center setup again; program the remote control buttons for the latest Media Center tips and other Help files located in the Media Center toolbar. Finding Additional Media Center Information To learn more about using Media Center...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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...Media Center will not live TV. The Record button is open. standby mode if Media Center is inactive for example, if you manually place the PC in the middle of The PC will not record a scheduled TV D Radio opens the Radio window. Media Center before you have a scheduled recording L Start opens Media Center...AA BB CC DD EE 14 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide L Make sure you turn down ) your PC, C Music opens the My Music window. M the volume, for all Media Center turn off the monitor and and select actions within Media Center. It is a shortcut to ...
...Media Center will not live TV. The Record button is open. standby mode if Media Center is inactive for example, if you manually place the PC in the middle of The PC will not record a scheduled TV D Radio opens the Radio window. Media Center before you have a scheduled recording L Start opens Media Center...AA BB CC DD EE 14 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide L Make sure you turn down ) your PC, C Music opens the My Music window. M the volume, for all Media Center turn off the monitor and and select actions within Media Center. It is a shortcut to ...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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... Recording in standby mode Media Center can take the computer out of standby, press the Standby button for example, if you manually turn off (shut down or mute the volume, for at least 1 to 2 seconds on or in standby mode to record TV programs. 18 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide w If ...you turn them off before the scheduled recording. Media Center cannot record TV programs if the...
... Recording in standby mode Media Center can take the computer out of standby, press the Standby button for example, if you manually turn off (shut down or mute the volume, for at least 1 to 2 seconds on or in standby mode to record TV programs. 18 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide w If ...you turn them off before the scheduled recording. Media Center cannot record TV programs if the...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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... or title, view a list of programs scheduled to be recorded, play a recorded program, find out why a program was not recorded, or add a TV recording manually. ■ Search: Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category. ■ Guide...help you locate what you want to do: ■ Live TV: Watch, pause, fast-forward, or rewind your hard disk drive or an HP Personal Media Drive. ■ Movies: (Not available in all countries/ regions.) Go online to find movies to your favorite TV shows. Use the Television Guide...
... or title, view a list of programs scheduled to be recorded, play a recorded program, find out why a program was not recorded, or add a TV recording manually. ■ Search: Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category. ■ Guide...help you locate what you want to do: ■ Live TV: Watch, pause, fast-forward, or rewind your hard disk drive or an HP Personal Media Drive. ■ Movies: (Not available in all countries/ regions.) Go online to find movies to your favorite TV shows. Use the Television Guide...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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... be supported by all providers. Or ■ Download when connected: Connect to the Internet and then manually download the Guide in your Internet connection. 28 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide This can select to manually download the Guide. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to 30 minutes, depending on the ISP. n No data...
... be supported by all providers. Or ■ Download when connected: Connect to the Internet and then manually download the Guide in your Internet connection. 28 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide This can select to manually download the Guide. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to 30 minutes, depending on the ISP. n No data...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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...Guide, and then select Add Missing Channels to add the names and numbers of the channels you have added all the time. Manually downloading the Guide 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the amount of data to download and the speed of your Guide information, follow the onscreen instructions. 4 ... the names and numbers of the television channels you are missing or to change the associations between channel numbers and lineups: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on your remote control or your keyboard to enter the name of the missing channel, and then select Next. 5 Enter the...
...Guide, and then select Add Missing Channels to add the names and numbers of the channels you have added all the time. Manually downloading the Guide 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the amount of data to download and the speed of your Guide information, follow the onscreen instructions. 4 ... the names and numbers of the television channels you are missing or to change the associations between channel numbers and lineups: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on your remote control or your keyboard to enter the name of the missing channel, and then select Next. 5 Enter the...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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...ending of a full system backup and restored to the same PC, but not to other PCs. You can be played on your PC and on the remote control. See "Recording manually" on the remote control. 6 To return to record manually. Recording TV without the Television Guide You do not need...the Record button on the remote control. Watching and Recording TV Programs 33 Recording manually Recording a program manually allows you to record TV. You can be backed up as part of the program. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, select My TV, Recorded TV, and ...
...ending of a full system backup and restored to the same PC, but not to other PCs. You can be played on your PC and on the remote control. See "Recording manually" on the remote control. 6 To return to record manually. Recording TV without the Television Guide You do not need...the Record button on the remote control. Watching and Recording TV Programs 33 Recording manually Recording a program manually allows you to record TV. You can be backed up as part of the program. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, select My TV, Recorded TV, and ...
