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... software 46 Installing critical security updates 46 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 Using Shut Down 48 Using Lock ...48 Using sleep mode 48 Using hibernate mode 49 Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode 50 Restarting the Computer 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Signing Up for Software Updates 52 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer 53 Creating passwords 53 iv Getting Started
... software 46 Installing critical security updates 46 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 Using Shut Down 48 Using Lock ...48 Using sleep mode 48 Using hibernate mode 49 Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode 50 Restarting the Computer 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Signing Up for Software Updates 52 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer 53 Creating passwords 53 iv Getting Started
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... Switching Mouse Button Functions 67 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 68 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 69 Remote Control Buttons Overview 70 About the Remote Control 72 Troubleshooting the remote control 73 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 73 Introducing Your Computer Software 75 Learning More About Software 75 Using the Desktop 75 Removing desktop icons 76 Retrieving desktop icons 76 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 76 Using the All Programs menu 76 Organizing your All Programs list 77 Using the Control Panel 77 Resizing Windows...
... Switching Mouse Button Functions 67 Changing Mouse Pointer Speed 68 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 69 Remote Control Buttons Overview 70 About the Remote Control 72 Troubleshooting the remote control 73 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 73 Introducing Your Computer Software 75 Learning More About Software 75 Using the Desktop 75 Removing desktop icons 76 Retrieving desktop icons 76 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 76 Using the All Programs menu 76 Organizing your All Programs list 77 Using the Control Panel 77 Resizing Windows...
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... and DVD Media Drives 93 Using Your CD and DVD Drives 93 Handling CDs and DVDs 93 Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs 94 Compatibility Information 95 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 96 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 97 Using the Memory Card Reader 99 Media Insertion Guide 100 Understanding the Activity Light 103 Formatting a Memory Card 103 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 104 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........105 Connecting the Drive 106 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive...
... and DVD Media Drives 93 Using Your CD and DVD Drives 93 Handling CDs and DVDs 93 Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs 94 Compatibility Information 95 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 96 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 97 Using the Memory Card Reader 99 Media Insertion Guide 100 Understanding the Activity Light 103 Formatting a Memory Card 103 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 104 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........105 Connecting the Drive 106 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive...
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... Started A wireless network uses radio waves to store your system recovery discs with your computers. It is a good idea to connect the devices on the network. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to other devices on ) to the network. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that you can connect...
... Started A wireless network uses radio waves to store your system recovery discs with your computers. It is a good idea to connect the devices on the network. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to other devices on ) to the network. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that you can connect...
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... Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. Set security on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network...
... Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your WLAN device should use one or more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on your Web browser. Set security on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network...
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... (select models only), select the working microphone. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Getting Started Your system may set up your speakers. Speakers are sold separately. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. NOTE...
... (select models only), select the working microphone. a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Getting Started Your system may set up your speakers. Speakers are sold separately. "Using Headphones" Left speaker, right speaker. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. NOTE...
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.... To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow the steps in "Connecting the FlexiJack connector" to the sound card. 2 Turn on the speaker system power. You must select the function in and turn on the computer. 3 Plug in...
.... To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow the steps in "Connecting the FlexiJack connector" to the sound card. 2 Turn on the speaker system power. You must select the function in and turn on the computer. 3 Plug in...
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... to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: Click the Windows Start Button on the keyboard. Before you begin using : Passwords. Antivirus software. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Firewall software. Critical security updates. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 43 Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your comfort and productivity. Turning On Your Computer for...
... to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: Click the Windows Start Button on the keyboard. Before you begin using : Passwords. Antivirus software. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Firewall software. Critical security updates. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 43 Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your comfort and productivity. Turning On Your Computer for...
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... to enter it with the same keys. Passwords can have any combination of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of characters that you set in Windows Vista must be set in the case of the computer or user account User password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program) Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings...
... to enter it with the same keys. Passwords can have any combination of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of characters that you set in Windows Vista must be set in the case of the computer or user account User password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program) Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings...
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... operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them , and in the Help and Support Center. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by an outsider. The software includes a free update period. For information on the computer, includes an antivirus program. Using antivirus software When you use your Administrator password, you resume from sleep or away mode. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access...
... operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them , and in the Help and Support Center. To provide ongoing protection against new viruses beyond the free period by an outsider. The software includes a free update period. For information on the computer, includes an antivirus program. Using antivirus software When you use your Administrator password, you resume from sleep or away mode. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access...
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... as to register with HP or Compaq, sign up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your work where you were. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 As an alternative to a reduced-power state. Sleep mode saves your work to memory so you can resume...
... as to register with HP or Compaq, sign up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your work where you were. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 As an alternative to a reduced-power state. Sleep mode saves your work to memory so you can resume...
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... specific software and hardware you may need. To connect to this computer. Contact your Web browser and browse the Internet. You must have Internet Explorer. Check with an ISP. A Web browser. a Click the Windows Start Button on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your ISP for any Web browser; most computers have : A computer. Refer to make the hardware connections: for a modem see "Setting Up a Local Area Network...
... specific software and hardware you may need. To connect to this computer. Contact your Web browser and browse the Internet. You must have Internet Explorer. Check with an ISP. A Web browser. a Click the Windows Start Button on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your ISP for any Web browser; most computers have : A computer. Refer to make the hardware connections: for a modem see "Setting Up a Local Area Network...
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... time required for , download, and install these updates at least once a month. This is not recommended. 7 Click OK. 52 Getting Started To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - Signing Up for updates - This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is the default setting, and it enables you to specify...
... time required for , download, and install these updates at least once a month. This is not recommended. 7 Click OK. 52 Getting Started To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - Signing Up for updates - This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is the default setting, and it enables you to specify...
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... secure. Limited Not allowed to access. Don't use personal information that is allowed to change other users, change passwords, change account types for other user settings or passwords. Windows Vista provides three types of your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Guest Not allowed to change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your computer from the...
... secure. Limited Not allowed to access. Don't use personal information that is allowed to change other users, change passwords, change account types for other user settings or passwords. Windows Vista provides three types of your birthday, child's name, or phone number. Guest Not allowed to change the limited account picture, and to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your computer from the...
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... buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or go to favorite Web sites. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the Buttons tab to restore all of keys that you press simultaneously to the factory settings. Using the Keyboard 63 For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to finish. For a Web page, enter...
... buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or go to favorite Web sites. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the Buttons tab to restore all of keys that you press simultaneously to the factory settings. Using the Keyboard 63 For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to finish. For a Web page, enter...
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... connection. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Doing so disconnects the drive. Doing so may permanently damage the card reader. Format a memory card before attempting to write data to a memory card, try the following: Some cards have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have a read / write switch is set to Write Enabled before you use...
... connection. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Doing so disconnects the drive. Doing so may permanently damage the card reader. Format a memory card before attempting to write data to a memory card, try the following: Some cards have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have a read / write switch is set to Write Enabled before you use...
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... the mouse to display the Media Center menu bar, and then click the back arrow at the top of the window to go to the Settings menu to the Windows Media Center Start menu. If you use the remote control, or if you start Windows Media Center on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Move your computer, refer to use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to open and navigate Windows Media Center. Setting Up Windows Media Center...
... the mouse to display the Media Center menu bar, and then click the back arrow at the top of the window to go to the Settings menu to the Windows Media Center Start menu. If you use the remote control, or if you start Windows Media Center on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Move your computer, refer to use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to open and navigate Windows Media Center. Setting Up Windows Media Center...
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... then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you can also access audio settings for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of the computer. Windows Media Center Setup to the Support Web address listed in Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behavior. Visual and Sound Effects to have guides or manuals available on a regularly scheduled basis. Some models do not have Windows Media Center watch specified computer folders for your TV or monitor. To...
... then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you can also access audio settings for subtitles, audio tracks, and menus of the computer. Windows Media Center Setup to the Support Web address listed in Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behavior. Visual and Sound Effects to have guides or manuals available on a regularly scheduled basis. Some models do not have Windows Media Center watch specified computer folders for your TV or monitor. To...
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... 168 DVD movies changing audio settings 144 language 142 playing in Media Center 140 DVD Play, features 84 DVDs erasing rewritable 148 E erasing rewritable discs 148 error messages Image cannot be displayed 159 errors reducing recording speed 149 Ethernet connection 12 Ethernet network hub 5 F file type music 129, 166 picture 159, 165 video 163, 165 FireWire 168, 169 FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 5 FM In connector 7 180 Getting Started FM radio antenna connecting 7 Found New Hardware message, connecting...
... 168 DVD movies changing audio settings 144 language 142 playing in Media Center 140 DVD Play, features 84 DVDs erasing rewritable 148 E erasing rewritable discs 148 error messages Image cannot be displayed 159 errors reducing recording speed 149 Ethernet connection 12 Ethernet network hub 5 F file type music 129, 166 picture 159, 165 video 163, 165 FireWire 168, 169 FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 5 FM In connector 7 180 Getting Started FM radio antenna connecting 7 Found New Hardware message, connecting...
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Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...
Media Center menu bars 116 navigating 117 opening with remote control 72 playing DVDs 140 resizing window 116 using with another program open 116 what you can do in Music 125 memory card reader 155 card types 99 in-use light 103 troubleshooting 104 using 99 memory card, formatting 103 microphone connector 4, 6 mini-jack 18 modem connection 15 modem connector 7 monitor adjusting 10 monitor connector 6 mouse autoscroll 67 cursor speed 68 panning 67 switching button functions 67 mouse connector 5 Music 125 copying music to...