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HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe First Edition February 2005 Document Part Number: 383416-001 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe First Edition February 2005 Document Part Number: 383416-001 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
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...-enabled optical drive of a LightScribe disc. A LightScribe-enabled optical drive uses an optical laser to burn an image into the thin dye coating on Your Notebook Using LightScribe LightScribe is a direct disc-labeling technology that provides a simple way to cause problems. LightScribe discs are identified by the LightScribe logo on the...
...-enabled optical drive of a LightScribe disc. A LightScribe-enabled optical drive uses an optical laser to burn an image into the thin dye coating on Your Notebook Using LightScribe LightScribe is a direct disc-labeling technology that provides a simple way to cause problems. LightScribe discs are identified by the LightScribe logo on the...
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... label? You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable. ■ What do I know if I have a LightScribe drive? Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Frequently asked questions ■ How do I need to use , the less time it takes to finish burning the label. When beginning the burning...
... label? You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable. ■ What do I know if I have a LightScribe drive? Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Frequently asked questions ■ How do I need to use , the less time it takes to finish burning the label. When beginning the burning...
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Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe ■ Can I use my PC for both the label and data, keep optical discs out of direct light. ■ Is the LightScribe surface/coating safe to handle? Some minor fading ...
Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe ■ Can I use my PC for both the label and data, keep optical discs out of direct light. ■ Is the LightScribe surface/coating safe to handle? Some minor fading ...
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...LightScribe burns from Best to Normal mode: you begin, take a moment to review these helpful suggestions: ■ Choose a design that came with your PC has a number of the disc to the outside edge in concentric rings, Title and Content templates save it before burning. ■ Cut down on ...designs. For the same reason, using circular text instead of Full Disc. The LightScribe software that fits your label. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Tips and tricks Before you 'll burn fewer tracks per inch, which takes less burn time but creates a lighter image. From ...
...LightScribe burns from Best to Normal mode: you begin, take a moment to review these helpful suggestions: ■ Choose a design that came with your PC has a number of the disc to the outside edge in concentric rings, Title and Content templates save it before burning. ■ Cut down on ...designs. For the same reason, using circular text instead of Full Disc. The LightScribe software that fits your label. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Tips and tricks Before you 'll burn fewer tracks per inch, which takes less burn time but creates a lighter image. From ...
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... LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to see how the graphics you are using a notebook, install the software included on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If you use your PC. Use your software's preview feature to burn the design. ■ Avoid sudden shock... or vibration. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into ...
... LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to see how the graphics you are using a notebook, install the software included on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If you use your PC. Use your software's preview feature to burn the design. ■ Avoid sudden shock... or vibration. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into ...
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You can get more creative by adding backgrounds and images. Depending on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating a LightScribe label Burning a label with LightScribe is a separate process from burning data, music, or picture files onto a disc. The following sections provide ...
You can get more creative by adding backgrounds and images. Depending on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating a LightScribe label Burning a label with LightScribe is a separate process from burning data, music, or picture files onto a disc. The following sections provide ...
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... 1. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the disc label: ❏ Click the Theme menu and choose one of the provided theme images. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Using InterVideo DiscLabel to the list. 8. Select a template style from the Template menu and click Apply. 3.
... 1. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the disc label: ❏ Click the Theme menu and choose one of the provided theme images. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Using InterVideo DiscLabel to the list. 8. Select a template style from the Template menu and click Apply. 3.
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...) in the disc tray, and then click OK. Click and drag the image to complete the label is displayed, along with the appearance of your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. ✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during the labeling process may affect the quality of the image..., click the image and then press Delete on the label. Click Add Image and follow the on-screen instructions to browse to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe 12. Creating Disc Labels on your label design, click LightScribe Print. 15. You can continue to and select an image file. 13...
...) in the disc tray, and then click OK. Click and drag the image to complete the label is displayed, along with the appearance of your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. ✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during the labeling process may affect the quality of the image..., click the image and then press Delete on the label. Click Add Image and follow the on-screen instructions to browse to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe 12. Creating Disc Labels on your label design, click LightScribe Print. 15. You can continue to and select an image file. 13...
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Click Start, All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click Express Labeler. ✎ You can continue to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Using Sonic Express Labeler to create a LightScribe label 1. Make sure that Disc Label is displayed, along with the appearance ...Background. Select a Contrast Level and then click OK to complete the label is selected in Step 1: Select Project. 3. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. ✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during the labeling process may affect the quality of content ...
Click Start, All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click Express Labeler. ✎ You can continue to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Using Sonic Express Labeler to create a LightScribe label 1. Make sure that Disc Label is displayed, along with the appearance ...Background. Select a Contrast Level and then click OK to complete the label is selected in Step 1: Select Project. 3. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. ✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during the labeling process may affect the quality of content ...
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... title and track names. Click Start, All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again. 2. Select a label template by clicking Background. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating a LightScribe label with iTunes (select versions only) iTunes works with iTunes.
... title and track names. Click Start, All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again. 2. Select a label template by clicking Background. Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating a LightScribe label with iTunes (select versions only) iTunes works with iTunes.
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... You can continue to begin burning the label. Select a Contrast Level, and then click OK to work on your notebook, insert the HP DVD Writer disc and follow the instructions on the screen. 11 Restoring LightScribe software To restore or reinstall LightScribe software on Your... Notebook Using LightScribe 6. From the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm Disc. 8. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is displayed,...
... You can continue to begin burning the label. Select a Contrast Level, and then click OK to work on your notebook, insert the HP DVD Writer disc and follow the instructions on the screen. 11 Restoring LightScribe software To restore or reinstall LightScribe software on Your... Notebook Using LightScribe 6. From the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm Disc. 8. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is displayed,...
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Hardware Setup HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder Document Part Number: 374787-001 November 2004 This guide provides steps to help you set up your HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder hardware for use with your notebook and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 operating system.
Hardware Setup HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder Document Part Number: 374787-001 November 2004 This guide provides steps to help you set up your HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder hardware for use with your notebook and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 operating system.
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Contents 1 Introduction Before You Begin 1-2 Getting Help 1-3 2 Identifying the Hardware Setup Components 2-1 TV Tuner 2-5 Positioning the TV Tuner 2-5 Rear Components 2-6 Front Components 2-8 3 Media Center Setup Step 1: Set Up Your Notebook 3-1 Step 2: Set Up Your Audio/Video Connection 3-1 Single-Tuner Connections 3-3 Dual-Tuner Connections 3-8 Step 3: Connect the Infrared (IR) Blaster Cable (Set-Top Box Connections Only 3-14 Step 4: Complete the Setup 3-17 Hardware Setup iii
Contents 1 Introduction Before You Begin 1-2 Getting Help 1-3 2 Identifying the Hardware Setup Components 2-1 TV Tuner 2-5 Positioning the TV Tuner 2-5 Rear Components 2-6 Front Components 2-8 3 Media Center Setup Step 1: Set Up Your Notebook 3-1 Step 2: Set Up Your Audio/Video Connection 3-1 Single-Tuner Connections 3-3 Dual-Tuner Connections 3-8 Step 3: Connect the Infrared (IR) Blaster Cable (Set-Top Box Connections Only 3-14 Step 4: Complete the Setup 3-17 Hardware Setup iii
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... TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder to be used with the TV tuner but are not supported by HP. When connected, the TV tuner allows you to use your notebook like a standard TV, video recorder, and radio, enabling you to watch and record TV programs, schedule TV recordings, and listen to music. ✎...
... TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder to be used with the TV tuner but are not supported by HP. When connected, the TV tuner allows you to use your notebook like a standard TV, video recorder, and radio, enabling you to watch and record TV programs, schedule TV recordings, and listen to music. ✎...
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...refer to determine the most common connections. Additional optional connections, such as adding a TV to view your TV content (on your notebook or on your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider. Factors to consider in this guide carefully to Chapter 2, "Identifying the... Hardware." 1-2 Hardware Setup Refer to include in Chapter 4, "Advanced Connections (Optional)." To fully utilize TV tuner features, your notebook should have Internet access so you want to Chapter 3, "Media Center Setup," for four connections are provided in your setup. ■ ...
...refer to determine the most common connections. Additional optional connections, such as adding a TV to view your TV content (on your notebook or on your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider. Factors to consider in this guide carefully to Chapter 2, "Identifying the... Hardware." 1-2 Hardware Setup Refer to include in Chapter 4, "Advanced Connections (Optional)." To fully utilize TV tuner features, your notebook should have Internet access so you want to Chapter 3, "Media Center Setup," for four connections are provided in your setup. ■ ...
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... at the top of the following options: ❏ Select Help to access the Media Center Help files stored on the Microsoft Web site. For general notebook help . Select one of the screen or select Settings > Help. ✎ The Media Center menu bars are still having trouble, refer to the Media Center...
... at the top of the following options: ❏ Select Help to access the Media Center Help files stored on the Microsoft Web site. For general notebook help . Select one of the screen or select Settings > Help. ✎ The Media Center menu bars are still having trouble, refer to the Media Center...
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...may need the following components (not included) to set -top box to use the notebook. You will also need your HP Media Center hardware box contents and gather any notebook equipment (such as viewing TV). Hardware Setup 2-1 2 Identifying the Hardware Setup Components ...Unpack your notebook with select models only) if connecting a television. ■ Additional cables (RF coaxial, composite video...
...may need the following components (not included) to set -top box to use the notebook. You will also need your HP Media Center hardware box contents and gather any notebook equipment (such as viewing TV). Hardware Setup 2-1 2 Identifying the Hardware Setup Components ...Unpack your notebook with select models only) if connecting a television. ■ Additional cables (RF coaxial, composite video...
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...coaxial (optional). 5 RF coaxial cable splitter Splits your TV signal into two outputs (dual-tuner connections only). Connects the TV tuner to your notebook. 4 Composite audio/video cable Connects a cable or satellite set-top box to "Positioning the TV Tuner," later in this chapter. For ...more information on the TV tuner jacks, refer to Appendix D, "Glossary." (Continued) Hardware Setup 2-3 Refer to the TV tuner for the HP Media Center Mini Remote Control. For information on composite video, RF coaxial, S-Video, and other terms, refer to "TV Tuner," later in this...
...coaxial (optional). 5 RF coaxial cable splitter Splits your TV signal into two outputs (dual-tuner connections only). Connects the TV tuner to your notebook. 4 Composite audio/video cable Connects a cable or satellite set-top box to "Positioning the TV Tuner," later in this chapter. For ...more information on the TV tuner jacks, refer to Appendix D, "Glossary." (Continued) Hardware Setup 2-3 Refer to the TV tuner for the HP Media Center Mini Remote Control. For information on composite video, RF coaxial, S-Video, and other terms, refer to "TV Tuner," later in this...
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...top boxes. Connects to the TV tuner to the TV tuner for higher video quality over RF coaxial (optional). Identifying the Hardware Component 6 HP Media Center Mini Remote Control 7 TV tuner AC adapter 8 FM radio antenna Description Used to the TV tuner. For more information on ...your configuration, it may connect to the TV tuner, your TV signal source from the notebook to Appendix D, "Glossary." 2-4 Hardware Setup Depending on composite video, RF coaxial, S-Video, and other terms, refer to a TV (optional). - ...
...top boxes. Connects to the TV tuner to the TV tuner for higher video quality over RF coaxial (optional). Identifying the Hardware Component 6 HP Media Center Mini Remote Control 7 TV tuner AC adapter 8 FM radio antenna Description Used to the TV tuner. For more information on ...your configuration, it may connect to the TV tuner, your TV signal source from the notebook to Appendix D, "Glossary." 2-4 Hardware Setup Depending on composite video, RF coaxial, S-Video, and other terms, refer to a TV (optional). - ...