PC Basics Guide
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... other external storage device to the user manual that the light on connecting and using the printer. When it requires. Remove the diskette from your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on the drive is off the PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to turning off , the PC is available on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your printing options...
... other external storage device to the user manual that the light on connecting and using the printer. When it requires. Remove the diskette from your PC and the necessary software installed for instructions on the drive is off the PC. In many cases your PC automatically finds the printer driver necessary for the printer to turning off , the PC is available on the menu bar. 2 Click Print. 3 Select your printing options...
PC Basics Guide
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... operators choose which files to make available to search, find, and display Web site information. When your PC to the Internet and use a Web browser program to users of the Internet. You use the information and services available there, you access to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network...
... operators choose which files to make available to search, find, and display Web site information. When your PC to the Internet and use a Web browser program to users of the Internet. You use the information and services available there, you access to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. B A With the PC turned on, check the lights (B) next to an Ethernet (10BaseT ) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT ) network...
PC Basics Guide
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... mode, manual, 4 turning off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard, 11 Internet...
... mode, manual, 4 turning off PC operating system, 21 Outlook Express, 35 receiving e-mail, 36 P panning, scrolling mouse, 8 PC chassis components, 1 hibernation mode, automatic, 5 improving performance, 37 settings, 23 sleep mode. See diskette floppy drive, 19 free hard disk drive space viewing amount, 37 H hard disk drive fixing errors, 40 scan for errors, 40 hard disk drive cleanup, 38 hard disk drive space, increasing, 37 hibernation mode, 5 automatic, 5 high-speed Internet connection, 32 home Web page, 33 hyperlink, defined, 33 I indicators, keyboard, 11 Internet...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in Wire Power Lines An outside antenna or cable system is located on a laser device installed in the vicinity of the CD or DVD drives. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to change without notice. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Laser Product Label The following label or equivalent is connected...
... Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in Wire Power Lines An outside antenna or cable system is located on a laser device installed in the vicinity of the CD or DVD drives. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to change without notice. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Laser Product Label The following label or equivalent is connected...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... ensure your PC includes the program. 2 PC Troubleshooting Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only). The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then click Search. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the...
... ensure your PC includes the program. 2 PC Troubleshooting Guide Updating Drivers A driver is listed in the Add or Remove Programs window (accessed by clicking Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the HP Application Recovery program (select models only). The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then click Search. The System Properties window displays. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... (MB) is equal to the equipment documentation. Windows reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting Guide 7 For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to 1,000,000,000 bytes...
... (MB) is equal to the equipment documentation. Windows reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in this order: • Audio • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive • Diskette (Floppy) Drive • Display (Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Miscellaneous PC Troubleshooting Guide 7 For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to 1,000,000,000 bytes...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... the device is usually the user Owner.) 12 PC Troubleshooting Guide Device connector is not turned on the PC to fail. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the configuration, you of new device is not seated or connected properly. Hard disk drive error message displays. Power switch of changes to resolve the resource conflict. You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. Part of new external device are loose, or power cables are not bent. Device driver is...
... the device is usually the user Owner.) 12 PC Troubleshooting Guide Device connector is not turned on the PC to fail. You can also reconfigure or disable devices to the configuration, you of new device is not seated or connected properly. Hard disk drive error message displays. Power switch of changes to resolve the resource conflict. You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. Part of new external device are loose, or power cables are not bent. Device driver is...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... further problems, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions. Internet takes too long to contact Support for Internet access. The PC is not detected. Solution Log in use AOL for replacement details. NOTE: Removing the AOL program will start the desired program. Program in to your ISP, and start . Keyboard is not properly connected. Wireless keyboard does not work . Some programs do not recognize the Print button. Solution Turn...
... further problems, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions. Internet takes too long to contact Support for Internet access. The PC is not detected. Solution Log in use AOL for replacement details. NOTE: Removing the AOL program will start the desired program. Program in to your ISP, and start . Keyboard is not properly connected. Wireless keyboard does not work . Some programs do not recognize the Print button. Solution Turn...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... Support Guide to turn off when the On button is not working. PC powered off . Hard disk drive is not on ; When the cables connecting the PC to contact Support. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the outlet. Monitor is not connected or is functioning, the green power supply light should start . Wall outlet is running. Wrong memory modules were used in an upgrade, or memory...
... Support Guide to turn off when the On button is not working. PC powered off . Hard disk drive is not on ; When the cables connecting the PC to contact Support. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to the outlet. Monitor is not connected or is functioning, the green power supply light should start . Wall outlet is running. Wrong memory modules were used in an upgrade, or memory...
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide
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... Replay buttons on the HP Media Center PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your DVDs, and select close captioning. You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for other programs on the remote control for the latest Media Center tips...
... Replay buttons on the HP Media Center PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your DVDs, and select close captioning. You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for other programs on the remote control for the latest Media Center tips...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... change the audio properties for the Media Center: 1 Click Start on the (+) or (-). The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. You should be able to test the speakers. Click Stop, and then click OK. 48 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click the option for WinDVD Player Follow these steps after you have installed, connected...
... change the audio properties for the Media Center: 1 Click Start on the (+) or (-). The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. You should be able to test the speakers. Click Stop, and then click OK. 48 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click the option for WinDVD Player Follow these steps after you have installed, connected...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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..., then your PC to reinstall a software program. Open the video file in a video editor such as WinDVD Creator, and then resave the file in a supported format. ■ There may be connected to the Internet to compress and decompress audio/video files. Codec is software or hardware used to download the codec file. b Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. h Click Include this location in Windows Media Player...
..., then your PC to reinstall a software program. Open the video file in a video editor such as WinDVD Creator, and then resave the file in a supported format. ■ There may be connected to the Internet to compress and decompress audio/video files. Codec is software or hardware used to download the codec file. b Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. h Click Include this location in Windows Media Player...
HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
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... 57 Internet service provider 3 K keyboard connector 6 keys 51 using 51 keyboard buttons access 51 configuring 52 media playback 52 not working 63 special 51 L LAN antenna 62 M Media Center opening with remote control 53 memory card reader in-use light 55 troubleshooting 56 using 54, 55 memory card, formatting 55 Memory Stick (MS) reader 54 Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) reader 54 Microdrive reader 54 microphone connector 5 modem connector 8 monitor connector 7 mouse connector 6 MultiMedia Card (MMC) reader 54 Mute button 52 N network interface adapter 7 P PC choosing a setup location 1 connecting...
... 57 Internet service provider 3 K keyboard connector 6 keys 51 using 51 keyboard buttons access 51 configuring 52 media playback 52 not working 63 special 51 L LAN antenna 62 M Media Center opening with remote control 53 memory card reader in-use light 55 troubleshooting 56 using 54, 55 memory card, formatting 55 Memory Stick (MS) reader 54 Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) reader 54 Microdrive reader 54 microphone connector 5 modem connector 8 monitor connector 7 mouse connector 6 MultiMedia Card (MMC) reader 54 Mute button 52 N network interface adapter 7 P PC choosing a setup location 1 connecting...
HP Media Center PC - Quick Setup (PS2/Wireless) - Page 2
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... complete instructions. Connect modem cable to begin. 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in left LCD connector COMP OUT FM IN TV IN S-video TV/RF-In cable/ antenna connector FM-In radio antenna connector Composite (TV Out) S-video 2 Composite Video 2 Audio 2 9 Power Connection Computer to electrical outlet Grounded connection or connection to surge protector is recommended 10Modem USB 2.0 1394 FireWire® PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector VGA monitor port 11Power On Turn on the hard drive in case you can use...
... complete instructions. Connect modem cable to begin. 7 Remote Control Install AA batteries in left LCD connector COMP OUT FM IN TV IN S-video TV/RF-In cable/ antenna connector FM-In radio antenna connector Composite (TV Out) S-video 2 Composite Video 2 Audio 2 9 Power Connection Computer to electrical outlet Grounded connection or connection to surge protector is recommended 10Modem USB 2.0 1394 FireWire® PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector VGA monitor port 11Power On Turn on the hard drive in case you can use...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... Discs Before Recording 79 Working with Audio CDs 80 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 80 Audio CD tips 81 Creating audio CDs 81 Creating jukebox discs 82 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 82 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 82 Data disc tips 83 Creating data discs 83 Copying a DVD or CD 84 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 84 Archiving files using Media Center 85 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide Working with Image...
... Discs Before Recording 79 Working with Audio CDs 80 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 80 Audio CD tips 81 Creating audio CDs 81 Creating jukebox discs 82 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 82 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 82 Data disc tips 83 Creating data discs 83 Copying a DVD or CD 84 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 84 Archiving files using Media Center 85 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide Working with Image...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is able to read and record to DVD+/-R/RW media. n Some of the components listed in Media Center by pressing a button on the remote control. ■ Play back your digital videos. ■ View your digital pictures or play music while using the remote control (select models only), the keyboard, or the mouse. You can run Media Center side-by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide You can easily switch back...
... Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is able to read and record to DVD+/-R/RW media. n Some of the components listed in Media Center by pressing a button on the remote control. ■ Play back your digital videos. ■ View your digital pictures or play music while using the remote control (select models only), the keyboard, or the mouse. You can run Media Center side-by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide You can easily switch back...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
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... Media Center do not apply to PC models that you can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. The Optimization setting restarts your computer at a specific...
... Media Center do not apply to PC models that you can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. The Optimization setting restarts your computer at a specific...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Don't slide the drive in through the front of your optical drive bay is empty, remove the drive cover by pressing the tabs on page 3. 3 Remove the screw under the memory card reader. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the PC. Refer to the instructions that the drive fits properly into place. 8 Replace the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC...
... PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 Don't slide the drive in through the front of your optical drive bay is empty, remove the drive cover by pressing the tabs on page 3. 3 Remove the screw under the memory card reader. Removing a Memory Card Reader Your PC has a memory card reader above your optical drive. 5 Slide the new optical drive through the front of the PC. Refer to the instructions that the drive fits properly into place. 8 Replace the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on the chassis is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that is attached to an external storage device, such as described in "Opening and Closing the PC" on the hard disk drive to your personal files on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove...
... memory card reader inside the slot and make sure the screw hole on the chassis is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive that is attached to an external storage device, such as described in "Opening and Closing the PC" on the hard disk drive to your personal files on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. If you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... PC" on page 1. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card straight out of the add-in card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 Installing...
... PC" on page 1. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card straight out of the add-in card slot. 2 Attach the screw to secure the card. 3 Connect any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 Installing...
