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..., and others, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make backup copies of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. External PC Components You may have other components, such...
..., and others, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make backup copies of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. External PC Components You may have other components, such...
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... change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of video card on the next device. Introducing the PC 13 You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat...
... change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of video card on the next device. Introducing the PC 13 You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat...
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You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only).
You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only).
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... Web Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers 31 ...the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 37 Working with Digital Images 39 Introducing the memory card reader 39 Using a TV as a Monitor 41 Identifying cables you may need 41 Connecting to a TV set 41 Viewing the PC image on your TV screen 42 Disabling the TV option 44 Disconnecting the TV...
... Web Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers 31 ...the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector 37 Working with Digital Images 39 Introducing the memory card reader 39 Using a TV as a Monitor 41 Identifying cables you may need 41 Connecting to a TV set 41 Viewing the PC image on your TV screen 42 Disabling the TV option 44 Disconnecting the TV...
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... system. Working with the monitor (select models only) or are included with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 The PC supports a variety of the PC, see "Setting up your PC for two stereo speakers or for sound output. Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. For details on...a subwoofer. You may include a subwoofer. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with the sound...
... system. Working with the monitor (select models only) or are included with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 The PC supports a variety of the PC, see "Setting up your PC for two stereo speakers or for sound output. Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. For details on...a subwoofer. You may include a subwoofer. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with the sound...
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...slot You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. Place only one piece of the card slots and use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Working with the Safely ... from your memory card reader again. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 39 Refer to "Introducing the memory card reader" on the front of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The optional memory card reader (select models...
...slot You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. Place only one piece of the card slots and use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Working with the Safely ... from your memory card reader again. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 39 Refer to "Introducing the memory card reader" on the front of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The optional memory card reader (select models...
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A Composite video cable B S-video adapter cable C Back of PC D S-video socket • If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Viewing the PC image on your TV screen NOTE: The type of video card on your PC has only an S-video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the TV...
A Composite video cable B S-video adapter cable C Back of PC D S-video socket • If your TV has a composite video socket and your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Viewing the PC image on your TV screen NOTE: The type of video card on your PC has only an S-video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the TV...
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... screen, click Yes to keep the setting. 3 Turn on your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays tab, continue with.... The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the...
... screen, click Yes to keep the setting. 3 Turn on your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays tab, continue with.... The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the...
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..., for connecting a TV, 41 cannot play DVD movie on DVD player, 82 cannot play music CD on stereo, 82 capturing requirements, 72 video and images, 71 card reader, memory, 39 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 16 making recovery discs, 21 removing, 81 troubleshooting, 79 Compaq Connections,... 4 converting recorded TV, 78 copying a DVD or CD, 60 country/region codes, 50 creating recovery CD/DVDs for the PC, 63 creating CDs, 53 customizing keyboard buttons, 19 D desktop, 8 device conflict, resolving, 86 device not working, 89 digital pictures, 39 disc CD-R, 66 CD-RW, 66 compatible...
..., for connecting a TV, 41 cannot play DVD movie on DVD player, 82 cannot play music CD on stereo, 82 capturing requirements, 72 video and images, 71 card reader, memory, 39 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 16 making recovery discs, 21 removing, 81 troubleshooting, 79 Compaq Connections,... 4 converting recorded TV, 78 copying a DVD or CD, 60 country/region codes, 50 creating recovery CD/DVDs for the PC, 63 creating CDs, 53 customizing keyboard buttons, 19 D desktop, 8 device conflict, resolving, 86 device not working, 89 digital pictures, 39 disc CD-R, 66 CD-RW, 66 compatible...
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...(6-connector), 37 erasing a DVD or CD, 60 error capturing video, 82 Invalid system disk, 90 music titles do not appear, 82 Non-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... 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 model number for the...
...(6-connector), 37 erasing a DVD or CD, 60 error capturing video, 82 Invalid system disk, 90 music titles do not appear, 82 Non-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... 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 model number for the...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide
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... Programs 44 Using Two TV Tuner Cards 48 Managing Hard Disk Drive Space 49 Content Protection Update 52 Playing Music Files 53 HP Tunes 53 My Music 53 Using HP Tunes with Media Center 54 Adding Music to the iTunes ...Videos 85 Playing Digital Videos in Media Center 86 Using Supported Video File Types 86 Transferring and Recording Video Files 87 Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files 87 Organizing Videos 88 Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media 89 Changing the Display for Better Image Quality 89 Creating a Desktop Background from a Video File 89 Adding Digital Videos to My Videos...
... Programs 44 Using Two TV Tuner Cards 48 Managing Hard Disk Drive Space 49 Content Protection Update 52 Playing Music Files 53 HP Tunes 53 My Music 53 Using HP Tunes with Media Center 54 Adding Music to the iTunes ...Videos 85 Playing Digital Videos in Media Center 86 Using Supported Video File Types 86 Transferring and Recording Video Files 87 Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files 87 Organizing Videos 88 Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media 89 Changing the Display for Better Image Quality 89 Creating a Desktop Background from a Video File 89 Adding Digital Videos to My Videos...
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You can also view your pictures on other media such as a memory card. Moves a TV program forward to live TV. Opens the Television Guide. n Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menu. Button DVD Menu TV Radio Music Pictures Videos Live TV Guide Recorded TV Function Opens the Play..., sort, and play back a recorded show. Opens the My Videos window, where you can browse and play your videos on other media such as a digital camera or a memory card. Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV in Media Center. Using the Remote Control 17 You can also view your DVD movies...
You can also view your pictures on other media such as a memory card. Moves a TV program forward to live TV. Opens the Television Guide. n Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menu. Button DVD Menu TV Radio Music Pictures Videos Live TV Guide Recorded TV Function Opens the Play..., sort, and play back a recorded show. Opens the My Videos window, where you can browse and play your videos on other media such as a digital camera or a memory card. Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV in Media Center. Using the Remote Control 17 You can also view your DVD movies...
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... from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by date, keyword, or place. Working with the HP Image Zone Plus area in Media Center" on page 68. HP Image Zone Plus HP Image Zone Plus is designed to the PC or through a docking... station. My Pictures With My Pictures, you can view and print your All Programs menu that works together with Pictures 67 Both programs work together to view and print your photos, scanned images, and video...
... from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by date, keyword, or place. Working with the HP Image Zone Plus area in Media Center" on page 68. HP Image Zone Plus HP Image Zone Plus is designed to the PC or through a docking... station. My Pictures With My Pictures, you can view and print your All Programs menu that works together with Pictures 67 Both programs work together to view and print your photos, scanned images, and video...
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...shows 42 burning CDs and DVDs 109 buttons remote control 14 shortcut 17 C caption display setting 43 capturing capture card 127 still image 128 video and image 123 capturing video digital camcorder video 126 requirements 126 CD cannot remove from drive 151 creating a music CD in My Music 65 playing in My... creating music CDs to play in your car and home 110 to play on your PC 110 D deleting recorded show or series 41 scheduled show or series 40, 41 desktop switching from Media Center 10 disc feature and compatibility 118 disc and drive compatibility information 117 disc labels 116 double-sided ...
...shows 42 burning CDs and DVDs 109 buttons remote control 14 shortcut 17 C caption display setting 43 capturing capture card 127 still image 128 video and image 123 capturing video digital camcorder video 126 requirements 126 CD cannot remove from drive 151 creating a music CD in My Music 65 playing in My... creating music CDs to play in your car and home 110 to play on your PC 110 D deleting recorded show or series 41 scheduled show or series 40, 41 desktop switching from Media Center 10 disc feature and compatibility 118 disc and drive compatibility information 117 disc labels 116 double-sided ...
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... Start menu 5 toolbars 10 using with another program open 10 viewing your pictures 78 Media Center, what you can do in My Music 53 in My Pictures 67 in My TV 23 in My Videos 85 in Radio 97 memory card reader 67 movie ratings, setting 42 music about burning a music CD 111 burning... CD 57 playing with iTunes 105 Music Library 153 adding CD tracks 60 creating 59 162 HP Media Center Software Guide
... Start menu 5 toolbars 10 using with another program open 10 viewing your pictures 78 Media Center, what you can do in My Music 53 in My Pictures 67 in My TV 23 in My Videos 85 in Radio 97 memory card reader 67 movie ratings, setting 42 music about burning a music CD 111 burning... CD 57 playing with iTunes 105 Music Library 153 adding CD tracks 60 creating 59 162 HP Media Center Software Guide
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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...HP Media Center PC ... 2 Safety and Comfort 2 Online Guides 2 Starting the PC for the First Time 2 Selecting an Internet Service Provider 3 HP Products Work Better Together 3 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 3 Protecting the PC 4 Installing Software 4 Setting Up the PC 5 Front-Panel PC Connectors 5 Back-Panel PC Connectors 6 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC... Audio Output with a Sound Card 49 Configuring Audio for Media Center 50 Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player 50 Using Headphones 51 Resolving Sound Issues 52 Using the PC Hardware 53 Using the Keyboard...
...HP Media Center PC ... 2 Safety and Comfort 2 Online Guides 2 Starting the PC for the First Time 2 Selecting an Internet Service Provider 3 HP Products Work Better Together 3 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 3 Protecting the PC 4 Installing Software 4 Setting Up the PC 5 Front-Panel PC Connectors 5 Back-Panel PC Connectors 6 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC... Audio Output with a Sound Card 49 Configuring Audio for Media Center 50 Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player 50 Using Headphones 51 Resolving Sound Issues 52 Using the PC Hardware 53 Using the Keyboard...
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... Side S-Video Audio Line Out (powered speakers, green connector) Audio Line In (blue connector) Center/Subwoofer audio (gold) L - Connector ETHERNET Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to your display device. Connect this adapter in your PC to an Ethernet...
... Side S-Video Audio Line Out (powered speakers, green connector) Audio Line In (blue connector) Center/Subwoofer audio (gold) L - Connector ETHERNET Icon/label ETHERNET Description and function Ethernet LAN connector The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to your display device. Connect this adapter in your PC to an Ethernet...
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.... A B 22 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide This is an optional feature. With the TV-out feature, you can view the PC image, watch DVD movies, or play games on your Media Center PC has TV-out capability (select models only), you can connect it to a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on...your TV has an S-video input jack, you need an S-video cable. ■ If your TV. n There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the PC: S-video Out on the video card (select models only) and Video In on the TV tuner card. 3 If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not ...
.... A B 22 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide This is an optional feature. With the TV-out feature, you can view the PC image, watch DVD movies, or play games on your Media Center PC has TV-out capability (select models only), you can connect it to a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on...your TV has an S-video input jack, you need an S-video cable. ■ If your TV. n There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the PC: S-video Out on the video card (select models only) and Video In on the TV tuner card. 3 If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not ...
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... then click OK again to keep the setting. Make sure the Video input setting is selected, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on the TV screen, click Yes to close the Display Properties ...video card number.) 2 To view the PC image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the nView Modes area select Clone from the drop-down list. 26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on your PC. Or To view the PC image on your PC monitor and your PC...
... then click OK again to keep the setting. Make sure the Video input setting is selected, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on the PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of video card on the TV screen, click Yes to close the Display Properties ...video card number.) 2 To view the PC image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the nView Modes area select Clone from the drop-down list. 26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on your PC. Or To view the PC image on your PC monitor and your PC...
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... icon is red. Displays tab 1 Click the Displays tab. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it is the video card number.) ■ If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, click the nView Display Mode in the list on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the... tab, continue with the "Displays Tab (Disabling)" procedure. Disabling the TV option When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you viewed the PC image on your PC monitor and your PC: ■ If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView Tab (Disabling)" procedure. ■ If you see the Displays tab...
... icon is red. Displays tab 1 Click the Displays tab. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it is the video card number.) ■ If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, click the nView Display Mode in the list on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the... tab, continue with the "Displays Tab (Disabling)" procedure. Disabling the TV option When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you viewed the PC image on your PC monitor and your PC: ■ If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView Tab (Disabling)" procedure. ■ If you see the Displays tab...