PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Page 6
..., it often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on your hard disk drive to improve PC performance. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to open programs before beginning the disk check. 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 In...hidden background program is stated in the product specifications, in Windows XP. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space HP PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may take a long time to restart the PC. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte...
..., it often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on your hard disk drive to improve PC performance. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to open programs before beginning the disk check. 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 In...hidden background program is stated in the product specifications, in Windows XP. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space HP PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may take a long time to restart the PC. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Page 7
...(See "Creating Data Backup Discs" on page 1.) Create a Restore Point (See "Microsoft System Restore" on page 16.) PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 3 Back up the desktop • Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on the keyword cleaning. tasks, can be...; Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and language, search on your browser • Delete cookies. • Delete cache. • Delete history files....
...(See "Creating Data Backup Discs" on page 1.) Create a Restore Point (See "Microsoft System Restore" on page 16.) PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 3 Back up the desktop • Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on the keyword cleaning. tasks, can be...; Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and language, search on your browser • Delete cookies. • Delete cache. • Delete history files....
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Page 11
...display visible again. Reconnect the power plug on a Your DVD player cannot play a DVD player. Press the On button to resume from standby mode. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 7 video capture device. To play video files recorded onto the DVD as data files. Display (Monitor) In addition to the ...refer to adjust the resolution as WinDVD. Press the On button on the disc. Refer to the Help menu in Windows: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Properties. 2 Select the Settings tab. 3 Drag the Screen Resolution slider to the documentation that came with your...
...display visible again. Reconnect the power plug on a Your DVD player cannot play a DVD player. Press the On button to resume from standby mode. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 7 video capture device. To play video files recorded onto the DVD as data files. Display (Monitor) In addition to the ...refer to adjust the resolution as WinDVD. Press the On button on the disc. Refer to the Help menu in Windows: 1 Right-click the desktop, and then select Properties. 2 Select the Settings tab. 3 Drag the Screen Resolution slider to the documentation that came with your...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Page 23
...Maintenance Guide 19 Then, turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one of startup screens appears. Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk ...from the drive tray, and restart the PC. Choose Next to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted. 9 When the recovery program finishes, remove the last disc. Remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any ...
...Maintenance Guide 19 Then, turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one of startup screens appears. Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk ...from the drive tray, and restart the PC. Choose Next to keep onto a removable disc. 8 Insert the next disc if prompted. 9 When the recovery program finishes, remove the last disc. Remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Page 24
... When the blue screen with step 3. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or programs that you have ...to confirm that you created or installed after purchase. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and then turn on the PC. 20 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If necessary, press and hold the On button until you see the desktop. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one .
... When the blue screen with step 3. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding 1 Turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or programs that you have ...to confirm that you created or installed after purchase. Disconnect all peripheral devices, and then turn on the PC. 20 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide If necessary, press and hold the On button until you see the desktop. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one .
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 3
... 45 Searching for pictures in Media Center 46 Viewing Pictures in HP Photosmart 46 Viewing a slideshow in HP Photosmart 46 Viewing a slideshow with music in HP Photosmart 47 Editing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier 47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop ......47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center 48 Sharing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier 48 Using...
... 45 Searching for pictures in Media Center 46 Viewing Pictures in HP Photosmart 46 Viewing a slideshow in HP Photosmart 46 Viewing a slideshow with music in HP Photosmart 47 Editing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier 47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop ......47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center 48 Sharing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier 48 Using...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 4
HP Media Center PC Fixing red eye or contrast 56 Cropping pictures in My Pictures 56 Rotating pictures 57 Printing Pictures in My Pictures 57 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs 58 Playing Videos 59 Playing Digital Videos in Media Center 59 Using Supported Video File Types 60 Transferring and Recording Video...91 Basic Steps to Make a Movie 91 Locating the two versions of muvee autoProducer 92 Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop 93 Getting started on the desktop 93 Capturing video from a DV camcorder 94 Adding videos 95 Adding pictures 96 Adding music 97 Selecting the style 97...
HP Media Center PC Fixing red eye or contrast 56 Cropping pictures in My Pictures 56 Rotating pictures 57 Printing Pictures in My Pictures 57 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs 58 Playing Videos 59 Playing Digital Videos in Media Center 59 Using Supported Video File Types 60 Transferring and Recording Video...91 Basic Steps to Make a Movie 91 Locating the two versions of muvee autoProducer 92 Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop 93 Getting started on the desktop 93 Capturing video from a DV camcorder 94 Adding videos 95 Adding pictures 96 Adding music 97 Selecting the style 97...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 8
...mouse. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not in Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control or the keyboard. HP Media Center PC n Some of the components listed in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows software programs. It is... in all countries/regions. ■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately. Using Media Center Features You can display the computer desktop instantly by pressing a button on the remote control. ■...
...mouse. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not in Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control or the keyboard. HP Media Center PC n Some of the components listed in the PC documentation, such as a slideshow with other Windows software programs. It is... in all countries/regions. ■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately. Using Media Center Features You can display the computer desktop instantly by pressing a button on the remote control. ■...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 10
... the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with another program. n You can use either your remote control or your remote control: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Use the...to the main Media Center menu. HP Media Center PC These menu bars allow you to access media controls, Media Center Help, the back arrow, window control icons, and the Media Center icon that window. Opening Media Center using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Media Center menu bars become hidden. 4 Software Guide - Media Center menu bars ...
... the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with another program. n You can use either your remote control or your remote control: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Use the...to the main Media Center menu. HP Media Center PC These menu bars allow you to access media controls, Media Center Help, the back arrow, window control icons, and the Media Center icon that window. Opening Media Center using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Media Center menu bars become hidden. 4 Software Guide - Media Center menu bars ...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 12
Using Media Center Away mode When your desktop almost instantly by pressing any sleep button again, by pressing any key on the keyboard, by moving the mouse, or by pressing the sleep button on your PC for Away mode: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2... Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. 4 Select the Away tab. 5 Place a check mark in Away mode. HP Media Center PC You can return to : Return the computer from Away mode on mouse or keyboard activity Or Prompt for password when the computer returns from Away...
Using Media Center Away mode When your desktop almost instantly by pressing any sleep button again, by pressing any key on the keyboard, by moving the mouse, or by pressing the sleep button on your PC for Away mode: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2... Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. 4 Select the Away tab. 5 Place a check mark in Away mode. HP Media Center PC You can return to : Return the computer from Away mode on mouse or keyboard activity Or Prompt for password when the computer returns from Away...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 16
...9632; Startup and Window behavior. ■ Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations and sounds when navigating in 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 ... Options to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. HP Media Center PC Changing Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ TV to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels...
...9632; Startup and Window behavior. ■ Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations and sounds when navigating in 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 ... Options to change settings for controlling sound and the display of the settings listed. HP Media Center PC Changing Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window, you determine. ■ TV to set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 19
... the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on or off from the remote sensor. Using the Remote Control (Select models only) The remote control is designed to your PC (select models... only). ■ Turn on the PC. You can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video display. ■ Place the computer in and out of...
... the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on or off from the remote sensor. Using the Remote Control (Select models only) The remote control is designed to your PC (select models... only). ■ Turn on the PC. You can : ■ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video display. ■ Place the computer in and out of...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 48
... in Media Center n Media Center displays a message allowing you want to view your pictures, you copy or download from within Media Center. HP Media Center PC The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 42 Software Guide - You can do in both the HP Photosmart Premier program on the taskbar, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the desktop. Windows XP and Media Center detect...
... in Media Center n Media Center displays a message allowing you want to view your pictures, you copy or download from within Media Center. HP Media Center PC The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 42 Software Guide - You can do in both the HP Photosmart Premier program on the taskbar, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the desktop. Windows XP and Media Center detect...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 52
... click Media Center. 2 Select HP Photosmart. 3 Navigate to the group of your remote control or mouse in Media Center. Select the arrow buttons under the globe to enter the start and end date range. Select the magnifying glass icon to view as a slideshow, Media Center displays all your images, individual albums, or pictures selected from the desktop to...
... click Media Center. 2 Select HP Photosmart. 3 Navigate to the group of your remote control or mouse in Media Center. Select the arrow buttons under the globe to enter the start and end date range. Select the magnifying glass icon to view as a slideshow, Media Center displays all your images, individual albums, or pictures selected from the desktop to...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 53
...the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. Viewing a slideshow with music in HP Photosmart 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 5 Select HP Photosmart. 6 Select the pictures.... 7 Select Slide Show. Or 2 Click the Help drop-down list at the top of your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop You can make changes to play. Working...
...the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. Viewing a slideshow with music in HP Photosmart 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 5 Select HP Photosmart. 6 Select the pictures.... 7 Select Slide Show. Or 2 Click the Help drop-down list at the top of your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop You can make changes to play. Working...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 54
... a computer. Before you want to edit. HP Media Center PC Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center You can quickly share your photos with your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop. The recipient then clicks on a link in the HP Photosmart Premier program. HP Photosmart Crop in Media Center n For more information about the HP Share tools, refer to the Help...
... a computer. Before you want to edit. HP Media Center PC Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center You can quickly share your photos with your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop. The recipient then clicks on a link in the HP Photosmart Premier program. HP Photosmart Crop in Media Center n For more information about the HP Share tools, refer to the Help...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 65
...you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 5 To exit full-screen mode and return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control or the Backspace key on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Videos. 3 Select the video folder you ...organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to watch your videos. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with others by storing them in the Shared Video folder. screen mode. The ...
...you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 5 To exit full-screen mode and return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control or the Backspace key on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Videos. 3 Select the video folder you ...organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to watch your videos. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with others by storing them in the Shared Video folder. screen mode. The ...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 97
... pictures: Select video and picture files from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer, a software program on your PC to add to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from your PC folders. You can use these music file types ...in your movie project: File extension .aac .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type Advanced audio coding MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 audio layer Windows audio Windows Media audio 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style ...
... pictures: Select video and picture files from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer, a software program on your PC to add to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from your PC folders. You can use these music file types ...in your movie project: File extension .aac .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type Advanced audio coding MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 audio layer Windows audio Windows Media audio 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style ...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 98
... Programs and then Make muvee to open muvee autoProducer. HP Media Center PC See "Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center" on the keyboard. n To view Help files, press the F1 function key on page 100. 92 Software Guide - This version of muvee autoProducer (select models only): Desktop Click Start on the taskbar, and then select All...
... Programs and then Make muvee to open muvee autoProducer. HP Media Center PC See "Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center" on the keyboard. n To view Help files, press the F1 function key on page 100. 92 Software Guide - This version of muvee autoProducer (select models only): Desktop Click Start on the taskbar, and then select All...
HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Page 99
...Music window to add existing music files to adjust audio and video production settings for your project. Open the Save muvee window to your PC hard disk drive in DVD, VCD, or SVCD formats. See "Capturing video from within Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: under the Video tab, ... existing still image files to save the finished movie on page 97. Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop Getting started on the desktop To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Close or minimize Media Center. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and ...
...Music window to add existing music files to adjust audio and video production settings for your project. Open the Save muvee window to your PC hard disk drive in DVD, VCD, or SVCD formats. See "Capturing video from within Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: under the Video tab, ... existing still image files to save the finished movie on page 97. Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop Getting started on the desktop To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Close or minimize Media Center. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and ...