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HP A1630n User's Manual

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2. 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Rightclick My Computer 3 Select Manage and then click Disk Management 4 Right click the HP Personal Media Drive 5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths 6 Click Change and select a letter Then apply the changes by clicking OK The default volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive You can rename the drive in the My Computer window by right clicking the drive selecting Rename and then typing a new name Rename the drive if you have more than one HP Personal Media Drive Using the Drive When running for long periods of time the aluminum case of the HP Personal Media Drive may become very warm This is part of the HP Personal Media Drive s advanced design and is completely normal The builtin low noise fan is designed to automatically turn on at pre set temperatures If you are using the HP Personal Media Drive connected externally to your PC please place the drive in a well ventilated area Storing files The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive This allows you to place files in specific folders Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions about creating linked folders Playing media files You can play media from an HP Personal Media Drive 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer 3 Double click the HP Personal Media Drive icon to locate your media file 4 Double click the
3. 6 Select Realtek HD Audio rear output from the drop down list 7 Insert and play a DVD movie You should hear the DVD sound on the rear speakers 8 Select Realtek HD Audio front output from the drop down list 9 Open Windows Media Player to play music You should hear the music sound on the front headphone connection 10 To hear an external device source from the Line In or Mic In connection a Click the Multi streaming setting audio button The dialog box opens b Check the Output Mic In Line In to front panel check box in the dialog box and select OK Step 3 Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program To take full advantage of the sound system capabilities such as surround sound after connecting and configuring the speakers you must also configure the media software program For example if you have a 7 1 speaker system and want to have surround sound when listening to music or watching DVD movies you must enable surround sound within the media software program The procedure is different for each software media program See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 43 44 Getting Started Guide Selecting Recording Devices Type 6 connectors only To select a sound recording device 1 2 3 NO uh Click Start on the taskbar Choose Control Panel Click Sounds and Audio Devices or Sounds Speech and Audio Devices The S
4. Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the system tray to A Select one of the following options to determine how you would like to hear your own voice e Check the Output Mic In Line In to front panel check box and select OK e Check the Output Mic In Line In to rear panel check box and select OK Select Realtek HD Audio rear output from the drop down list Start the game that you are about to play You should hear the gaming sound on the rear stereo 5 1 or 7 1 speakers At the Mixer tab select Realtek HD Audio front output to enable audio conversation with your teammates NOTE To ensure you have sound output go to the Mixer window and check that the setting of the front pink microphone is not muted Example 2 For digital home entertainment To configure multistreaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Sound Effect Manager 1 Connect the audio output connectors to e A headphone set or powered speakers connected to the front Headphone Out green connector for stereo music playback e A set of powered stereo 5 1 or 7 1 speakers connected to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the system tray to open the Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager window a 3 Choose the Mixer tab 4 Click the Multi streaming setting audio button The dialog box opens 5 Select the Enable multi streaming playback check box and select OK
5. Getting Started Guide The only warranties for Hewlett Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2000 2006 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U S Patents Nos 4 930 158 and 4 930 160 until August 28 2008 Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Setting Up Your PC so uuu0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000HHH0HH HEHE 000 1 Putting Your PC Togetherz sen ee 1 Placing your PC in the proper location ara een 1 Using surge pr tecti n uns nenne ler
6. e If Updates from HP or Compaq Connections has been activated on your system click View messages to view a list of previously received messages To read a message double click the message title in the window You can exit this window and Updates from HP or Compaq Connections remains active e If Updates from HP or Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system the screen contains an Activate button to activate the service Click Activate to start the service and view a list of messages that may have been received previously Turning off messages NOTE You cannot receive Updates from HP or Compaq Connections messages including important information that may be critical to the operation of your PC while the service is off To turn off the Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Service 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose PC Help amp Tools 4 Click Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Updates from HP or Compaq Connections displays Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service The service is turned off until you reactivate it oO Getting Help 107 Reactivating messages When you reactivate the Updates from HP or Compaq Connections service the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet and you automatically receive messages as they become available To turn on the service 2 3 4 oO 108 Getting Started Guide
7. To create uncompressed audio CDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 2 3 A 7 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click the Audio tab and then Audio CD Do one or more of the following e Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC e In the Quick Find panel click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs e Insert a CD and add songs from it Select the songs you want to record and then click Add Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your music CD project When prompted insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc If you want to play your music CD in your home or car stereo use a CD R disc CD RW discs may not play in some stereos Click OK You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help Creating jukebox discs To create compressed jukebox music CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 2 3 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click the Audio tab and then Jukebox CD DVD Do one or more of the following e Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC e In the Quick Find panel click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs e Insert a CD and add songs from it Select the songs you want to record and then click Add Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your m
8. or other devices with USB connectors ID Serial VvIa3S Printer parallel Monitor Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Connector Connector symbol Description Audio Line Out powered speakers S2 OUT Audio Line In a IN Headphones ie AN Microphone Trey FireWire IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates digital audio in out O digital audio in out Digital audio in and digital audio out A side Side speaker out nd rear Rear speaker out q c sub Center subwoofer Setting Up Your PC 3 4 Getting Started Guide Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all PC user manuals and warranty information in an easy to ind safe location It is a good idea to store your system recovery discs with your documentation This will allow easy access to all important PC documents and files in one place Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster you are ready to turn on your PC 2 3 4 oO Press the Power button on the monitor Press the On button on the front of the PC Turn on the speakers if they are present Click an option to select your language if applicable for your model Click OK and then confirm your selection by clicking Yes Wait until the PC makes preparations It
9. reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program NOTE Only use licensed original software Installing copied software may be illegal may result in an unstable installation or may infect your PC with a virus Setting Up YourPC 9 10 Getting Started Guide Using HP and Compaq Products HP and Compaq PCs include preloaded software for select HP All In One camera scanner and printer peripheral products Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals Simply connect the HP peripheral product turn it on and your HP or Compaq PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC You can copy the old PC files to the new PC using media such as CD or DVD discs memory sticks or personal media drives You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books using Microsoft s Files and Settings Transfer Wizard For more information click Start All Programs and then Help and Support Search for transfer wizard and select the overview article Files and Settings Transfer Wizard overview This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software HP or Compaq Organize software select models only is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links You use it to organize t
10. 42 2 For digital home entertainment where you hear e DVD sound on your living room TV display or AV receiver from the rear speaker connections e While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front panel green headphone jack from one of the following external PC audio sources a Frontpanel Line In b Internal source residing on a hard disk drive DVD CD USB drive or other external device See Example 2 For digital home entertainment on page 43 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 41 42 Getting Started Guide Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1 Online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for online gaming with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager you must enable Voice over IP VOIP software software used to converse over the Internet Other players hear your voice from the microphone via the Internet and you hear the game audio from the rear speakers N Connect the audio input and output connectors to e A headphone set to the front Headphone Out green connector e A microphone to the front Mic In pink connector for online conversation e A set of powered stereo 5 1 or 7 1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output open the Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager window Choose the Mixer tab Click the Multi streaming setting audio button The dialog box opens Select the Enable multi streaming playback check box
11. Click Start on the taskbar Choose All Programs Choose PC Help amp Tools Click Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Updates from HP or Compaq Connections displays Click Activate to reactivate the service Index A adding files to video projects 83 music 93 97 pictures 93 97 video 93 95 adhesive disc labels 76 antivirus installing program 9 appending discs 71 72 audio connectors retasking multistreaming 41 best fit for videos and pictures 98 bit rate DVDs VCDs 88 Burn to disc 92 burning audio and data disc 68 72 CDs DVDs 67 80 DVDs quality settings 88 video quality 88 image files 74 labels LightScribe 75 multiple sessions 7 1 time DVD 89 VCD 88 tips data discs 71 VCDs 86 video projects to disc 86 buttons keyboard customizing 13 special keys 11 C cable tunnel 17 camcorder capture 94 camera docking station 16 captions 92 capturing video DV camcorder 94 in video projects 83 live video 94 recorded video 94 requirements 8 card reader memory 49 carpal tunnel syndrome 7 CDs burning tips data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Compaq Organize 10 Computer Playback 102 connecting audio 19 21 digital video camera 29 peripherals 2 connectors audio 19 21 PC 2 country region codes 64 creating CDs 74 DVDs 74 86 VCDs 86 Credits effect 99 customizing keyboard buttons 13 Index 109 D data archiving 73 burning in multiple sessions 7 1 burning tips 7 1 veri
12. Multi channel Sound Manager on page 35 e Type 6 connectors See Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 e Type 6 connectors multistreaming See Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager on page 39 The following diagram shows a typical 5 1 audio installation Connecting 7 1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect two front speakers two side speakers two rear speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer for eight channel 7 1 speaker output 1 2 Turn off the PC Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your PC Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your PC A a 2 2 For 6 connectors only connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your PC sid oO A Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your PC Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 27 28 Getting Started Guide 6 Connect the cables to the audio system 7 Connect the front rear side and center speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation Turn on the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system 9 Plug in the speaker system power 10 Turn on the speaker system 11 After the speakers are connected to the PC configure the audio software for
13. Save Image icon to create the image file 6 Click Done when the image file is created Burning from an image file To burn a CD or DVD from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click Copy and then Burn Image Click Browse to select the image file Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the drive Click the Burn Image icon Click Done when recording is complete Qu kh WON Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe select models only is a direct disc labeling technology providing you a simple way to burn precise silk screen quality labels It combines the CD or DVD drive of your PC with specially coated discs sold separately and enhanced disc labeling software A LightScribe enabled CD or DVD disc drive uses the optical laser in the drive to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of the disc There is no ink to smear or paper to curl and there are no adhesives to loosen LightScribe media is identified by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and on the inner hub area of the disc itself Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media select models only however as new media versions are introduced you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe enabled CD or DVD drive Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site http www hp com support NOTE L
14. Video avi Audio Video Interleaved mpeg 1 Motion Picture Experts Group mpeg 2 For DVD video playback mpeg 4 High quality video format for Web streaming wireless devices etc wmv Windows Movie Video asf Advanced Streaming Format mov QuickTime video clip iP9 ipeg Joint Photographic Experts Group still image gif Graphics Interchange Format still image bmp Bitmap still image Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 91 92 Getting Started Guide 3 A 7 8 Add music Select music files on your PC to add to your movie soundtrack You can use these music file types in your movie project File extension File type aac Advanced Audio Coding mp3 MPEG Layer 3 audio m4a MPEG 4 Audio layer wav Windows Audio wma Windows Media Audio Select a style Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in your movie Add captions Personalize your movie with opening titles and closing credits Make the movie Automatically analyze the videos pictures music movie style and captions you added to your movie and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive CD or DVD Modify the movie Make final changes before saving Burn to disc You can burn a video to DVD VCD or SVCD The following sections contain detailed instructions Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows Click Start on the desktop taskbar
15. Windows Media Player click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar If necessary first display the menu bar by clicking the up arrow icon in the upper left corner of the Windows Media Player window Playing Video CDs VCDs You must have either a CD or DVD drive 2 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive The default video CD program opens If the Video CD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player 1 2 A CON OW 9 Insert your video CD VCD into a DVD or CD drive Select Play using Windows Media Player and click OK Or If the program doesn t open click Start choose All Programs and Windows Media Player Click File on the menu bar at the top and click Open If you do not see the menu bar click the small circle with the up arrows and down arrows in the upper left corner of the window Click the Look In drop down arrow and select the drive that has the video CD Double click the MPEGAV folder Select Any File from the Files of type drop down list Select the file and click Open If you have a dual language VCD the sound of one language comes out of the left speaker and the other language comes out of the right speaker Click View on the menu bar choose Enhanceme
16. basic guide when choosing your password Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess Choose a long password minimum of 6 characters Use a combination of upper and lower case letters numbers and symbols Don t use personal information that others can easily figure out such as your birthday child s name or phone number Don t write down your password Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the PC you may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices Keep in mind these important guidelines Before installation make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore program Click Start All Programs PC Help amp Tools and then System Restore The restore point is a snapshot of your PC configuration By using System Restore you ensure that you have a point to return to before an issue occurred For information about System Restore refer to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com worldwide Choose software that is compatible with your PC check the operating system memory and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer Check the manufacturer s documentation or customer service information for help if you need it For antivirus software uninstall the existing software program before
17. button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume if Mute Turns speaker sound on and off exe Pe NOTE The number location and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard select models only to open different programs or files or to connect to favorite Web sites Quh WON 8 9 Click Start on the taskbar Choose Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware if it is present Double click Keyboard On the Buttons tab double click the button you want to change For the Button configuration click the Down arrow to the right of the list and choose the button capability such as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label Enter a display label and the address information For a Web page enter the URL Click OK On the Buttons tab click Apply 10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button you want to customize 11 Click OK to finish NOTE Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings Using the Keyboard 13 14 Getting Started Guide Using Your PC Top Your PC may have a storage area or docking bay select models only on the top of the PC chassis Using Your Docking Bay You can use the docking bay to e Store CDs DVDs or memory cards e Dock a peripheral devi
18. effects from the Font window d Select a background image or color for the title 3 Click the Credits tab a Select a credits effect from the drop down window b Type the text you want to appear at the end of your movie in the Enter your credits here box c Click the Use font button to select the font style size color and effects from the Font window d Select a background image or color for the ending credits 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 99 Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the video picture and music files you have selected along with the style of movie and puts together all of these pieces into a professional looking movie with just a few steps 4 muvee 1 Click the make muvee button Click OK as required To make a movie 2 After making a movie you can preview the movie in the muvee autoProducer Preview window Use the controls in the Preview window to play pause and stop the movie preview e Each time you make a change to a movie project you need to click the make muvee button again to add that change to your movie e You can revise and preview the movie as often as you want to experiment with different styles and the content of the movie Previewing t
19. file Most media files open in Windows Media Player Playing music files You can play music files that are stored on the HP Personal Media Drive 1 Click Start on the taskbar click My Computer and then double click the HP Personal Media Drive icon 2 Create a personal music folder by right clicking the drive window and choosing New and then Folder Type a name for your personal music folder 3 Drag or copy your music files into this created folder 4 Open Windows Media Player by clicking Start All Programs and then clicking Windows Media Player 5 In the Windows Media Player window click Tools select Options and then select the Media Library tab 6 Click the Monitor Folders button 7 Click Add to add a pathway to your HP Personal Media Drive 8 Browse to locate your created music file folder on your HP Personal Media Drive and then click OK 9 Click OK and then OK again to close the Options window Now your music files on your HP Personal Media Drive appear in the Windows Media Player library when your drive is connected to the PC When you disconnect the drive your music files may still appear in the Windows Media Player Library To refresh your PC open and close Windows Media Player If that doesn t work restart the PC Using the HP Personal Media Drive 57 58 Getting Started Guide Disconnecting the Drive You can safely remove the drive when it is not active When the amber activity light is blinking the drive
20. need to purchase RCA or mini extension cables Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 29 A PC back panel connectors 3 6 or sound card Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier Subwoofer mon w Front speakers left and right 30 Getting Started Guide 2 or 2 1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical 2 or 2 1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers and that plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different D E PC to 2 1 multichannel audio system connection m N WwW PC back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or sound card Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier Subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers left and right Rear speakers left and right 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio 5 1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver amplifier This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different D E F G PC to 5 1 multichannel audio system connection Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31 32 Getting Started Guide 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure NOTE Receiver amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround 5 1 or 6 Channel inputs CD DVD or DVD In To connect a six channel 5 1 speaker home audi
21. on muvee create and preview the movie page 100 Save Burn Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the Saving the movie project on muvee finished movie on your PC hard disk drive or to page 102 Recording the movie record the finished movie to a disc project to disc on page 103 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 93 94 Getting Started Guide Capturing video from a DV camcorder You can capture copy digital video files to your hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer either e Live known as camera mode using a compatible DV camcorder See Capturing live video from a DV camcorder on page 94 Or e Recorded known as VCR mode using a recorded tape in your DV camcorder See Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder on page 95 Captured video files are automatically added to your movie project To remove the file from your movie project select the video file in the Captured Video Files list and then click the trash can icon When capturing video it is important to be aware of the amount of free space available on your PC hard disk drive Capturing video can use a large amount of disk space The amount of free disk space displays on the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video Capturing live video from a DV camcorder Capturing live video in camera mode allows you to create a video file without even having a tape in the camc
22. still images and video clips Keep shots in sequence Use the sequence of still images and video clips in the Add Video Pictures window Shuffle shots Move the slider bar to determine the frequency of sequencing still images and video clips Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals 4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences Click one of the following settings Use all music Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window e smartJoin multiple music files Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence between music tracks Normalize music Place a check in the check box to automatically adjust audio playback volume to the same level e Move the slider bar to adjust the Sound mix level of the music and original soundtrack 5 Click OK when you are finished adjusting the settings for your movie project Or Click Cancel to not change any settings Adding an opening title and closing credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits 1 Click the Title Credits button The muvee Title and Credits window R opens GT 2 Click the Title tab a Select a title effect from the drop down window b Type the text you want to appear at the start of your movie in the Enter your title here box c Click the Use font button to select the font style size color and
23. tab to find view and manage single or multiple photos or video clips At the top of the control area B click Image Catalog to view all your images or choose Folders to browse for images To select the images that you want to print or use click the image or images in the work area and it appears in the selection tray D The selection tray images appear under every tab For more information see View Tab Help in Help Edit Click this tab to make changes such as crop resize and red eye removal to the images and video clips you placed in the selection tray For more information see Edit Tab Help in Help Print Click this tab to print photos photo packages and index sheets using the images in the selection tray Projects include photo pages cards and flyers For more information see Print Tab Help in Help Create Click this tab to create and to print a project using the images in the selection tray Projects include album pages calendars labels panoramas cards and flyers For more information see Create Tab Help in Help Share Click this tab to share photos with family and friends Using Share you can create an e mail select the pictures to include and then send your message Share creates thumbnails of your images that the recipients can view immediately in the message instead of opening a large e mail attachment To view the original photo they can click a thumbnail in their message which
24. the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2 0 connector on the front or the back of most PCs The drive comes with software an external USB cable and an external power cord and power adapter For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive For some PCs select models only the HP Personal Media Drive is designed to fit inside a horizontal or vertical drive bay This special drive bay includes an internal USB port and power cable that connect to the drive when it is inserted The drive turns on when it is plugged into an active USB port If the PC is turned on with the drive connected the drive automatically turns on When the USB cable for the drive is not plugged in or when the USB power from the PC is turned off the drive automatically turns off When the PC is in standby mode a reduced power state the drive remains turned on inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC This can A WARNING Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive cause damage to the drive and cause data loss Inserting the Drive Turn on the PC 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the side or the bottom of the PC drive bay Do not force the drive into the bay it should slide easily into the bay 3 Slide the drive all the way into t
25. the audio system is connected to the PC configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model e Type 3 connectors See Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager on page 35 e Type 6 connectors See Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 Connecting digital audio Select models only If you have a sound card and you are connecting your home stereo AV receiver via Digital Out plug the 3 5 mm stereo cable into the Digital Out connector on the sound card Connect the red RCA stereo cable in the 3 5 mm Y cable to the AV receiver s digital input connector If the red RCA stereo cable does not work try the white stereo cable One of the connectors is not used To connect digital audio your PC must include a Digital Out connector on the sound card or on the back panel You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 33 34 Getting Started Guide To connect digital audio speakers 1 2 Turn off the PC Connect the digital input on the digital speakers or a digital audio system to the orange Digital Out connector that matches the back of your PC e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector DIGITAL 6 DIGITAL 3 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Turn on the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system Plug
26. when setting up your PC to create user accounts Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in Windows XP and explains how to change account types Creating multiple user accounts on the same PC has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks e Advantages to multiple user accounts e Ability to create individual user settings e Ability to limit access to software for certain users e Drawbacks to multiple user accounts e More memory RAM usage e Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup e More data to back up e Longer time to complete virus scan Windows XP provides three types of user accounts e Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users change passwords change system wide settings and install Windows XP compatible software and drivers e Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords Limited account may not be able to install or run some software Allowed to change the limited account picture and create edit or delete the account password e Guest Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords Users who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password protected files folders and settings Creating passwords Passwords help protect your PC and information from unauthorized access and help ensure that information on the PC stays private and secure Use the following list as a
27. 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer for six channel 5 1 speaker output 1 Turn off the PC 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 25 26 Getting Started Guide a u 8 9 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC For type 3 connectors the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Connect the center subwoofer speaker cable to the gold or pink Mic connector that matches the back of your PC Ds For type 3 connectors the pink Mic connector functions as a center subwoofer speaker Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Connect the cables to the audio system Connect the front rear and center speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation Turn on the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system Plug in the speaker system power Turn on the speaker system 10 After the speakers are connected to the PC configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model e Type 3 connectors See Configuring audio output with
28. 57 l image files 74 interleave pictures 98 Internet organizing destinations 10 signing up with an ISP 5 K keeping shots in sequence 98 keyboard customizing buttons 13 types of buttons 1 using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 93 multichannel speakers configuring 40 music 92 Allow Music to repeat 98 normalize 99 playing with Windows Media Player 64 muvee autoProducer 9 1 adding titles and credits 99 copying a movie to disc 103 features 79 getting started 93 making a movie 100 setting the style 98 MyDVD see Sonic MyDVD N Norton Internet Security configuring 6 registering 6 O optical drive quick reference 78 organizing Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help amp Tools 106 setting up transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the docking station 16 pictures managing 60 playing music CDs 63 65 Q quality settings recording DVDs 86 R RealOne Player features 79 recording CDs VCDs and DVDs see burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 40 repetitive strain injury RSI 7 rewritable discs erasing 68 Index 111 S Safety amp Comfort Guide 7 safe
29. Adding files to a video project cccceceeceeseeeeesseeeeteeeeeseeeeeesseeettaeeeees 83 Capturing video to a video project Natel 83 Adding slideshows to a video project nannte ee 84 Adding submenus to a video project naar 84 Editing the style of a video project enenseeenenneseennenneneenennnnn 85 Editingimovieflless ne see een a ee ee 85 Burning a video projechlordise u near 86 Creating a Video Project with the Direct to Disc Wizards 2000 87 Video Quality and Disesize innen 88 DVD Recording Time vn vent esas ine 89 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer cccccccccsccccscecceee 91 Basic Steps to Make a Movie a na a 91 Locating muvesablofradueer ans ae ee 92 Using muvee autoProducer 0 5 lt ceiaseseccevaieepacansederneserdedsnaidssgedenarene eevabaeenaeees 93 Getting stated o une aihe 93 Capturing video from a DV camcordel ccccecceeeeeceeeseneeeeeenseeeteseeeees 94 Adding videos ss are 95 Adding PICTURES Ht an astra ee a E eaS 97 Vae ro hae Mu eE E a ae a eg ees east gee eee gta 97 Selecting heshe ass ee 98 Changing the settings anne ener 98 Adding an opening title and closing credits 2 2224400 22 99 Making the movie een ers 100 Previewing dle movie en eann bee a ie ee 100 Modify THE movie ccoxe casyseconstzacvasdenuadeeshveuoasceosockwouees gouasantevone som E Ei 101 Saving the im viepr jeck ea teneheele 102 Recording the movie project to
30. Click the Data tab and then click Data Disc 3 Do one or more of the following e Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC e In the Quick Scan panel select a type of file to search for and then click Scan to automatically search your PC for the selected file type e Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add 4 Select the files you want to record and then click Add 5 To name your disc highlight Volume Label and then type a name over it Sonic DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on the recording date if you do not type a name 6 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the files to your data project 7 When prompted insert a blank or appendable disc DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD 8 Click OK You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help NOTE An appendable disc can have additional files added to it if there is disc space available Recorded audio CDs are closed session discs that are not appendable NOTE You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and typing over the current name This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive NOTE DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD Copying a DVD or CD Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to make copies of an existing music or data disc You can configure Sonic DigitalMedia Plus to verify that e Dat
31. Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 The following diagram shows a typical 2 1 audio installation Connecting 4 1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker output Turn off the PC 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC Me e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC For type 3 connectors the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Connect the cables to the audio system Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation 6 Turn on the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system 7 Plug in the speaker system power Turn on the speaker system 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model e Type 3 connectors See Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager on page 35 e Type 6 connectors See Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 The following diagram shows a typical 4 1 audio installation Connecting 5
32. RTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Before You Begin Capturing Video You can capture copy video files to your hard disk drive by using the Sonic MyDVD program Among the devices supported by Sonic MyDVD are analog video devices digital camcorders and Web cameras Use your composite or S video inputs input connectors vary by model to capture video from a VCR or an analog video camera To capture video files you need to 1 Connect your video source device according to the device s instructions 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode 3 Make sure Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device 4 If your PC has multiple video devices connected they all appear on the Capture screen You must select the video source you would like to use NOTE You may need to turn your digital video device off and on again for the program to detect it Creating Video Discs and Movies 81 82 Getting Started Guide Sonic MyDVD Video Projects A Sonic MyDVD video project is a way to group organize store play and burn related video and still digital files For example if you went on a family vacation you might have digital still and video images and prints from a film camera You can transfer all these images onto your PC and organize them into a project A scanner is required to transfer pri
33. Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connection select models only Software configuration is different for each connector type as noted in the instructions Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19 Connector Description Illustration Type Three Your PC model may include 3 connectors three sound connectors You can connect up to a 5 1 audio system to the PC If you want to connect multichannel audio follow the instructions carefully Six Your PC model may include six side CUES 6 connectors sound connectors on the back of your PC You can connect dO up to a 7 1 audio system to 3 BS Sound card Your PC may include a sound See below S connector card You can connect up to a 5 1 audio system 7 1 audio system for select models or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC INO 1VL191Q e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide NOTE Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables as shown in the installation procedure steps The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of PC systems Sound connector 3 6 S Description ETE Line Side gray for side speakers in an eight O speaker system 7 1 Line C Sub gold for center subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration e Line Rear bla
34. a files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in Verifying data disc recorded without errors on page 71 e Music files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in Verifying audio disc recorded without errors on page 69 IMPORTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law To make a copy of an existing music or data disc using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click the Copy tab and then click Dise Copy Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive Click the Copy icon CUR WON Click Done when the recording is complete Archiving Files on a CD or DVD To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home 2 Click the Data tab and then Easy Archive 3 Select the path to the files that you want to archive or click Browse to navigate to them 4 Select the type of files you want to add to the archive or select All Files in the Selected Path 5 Ifdesired place a check mark in the Only Archive files changed since box and select a date to limit the scan to files that have bee
35. and car stereos than CD RW discs Disc Features and Compatibility Table Disc File type Can be Plays in PC Plays in Plays in recorded home or car home DVD onto stereo player CD ROM Data No Yes No No Music No Yes Yes Varies by model CD R Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model CD RW Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model DVD ROM Data No Yes No No DVD movie No Yes No Yes DVD RAM Data Yes Varies by model No No DVD movie Yes Varies by model No Varies by model DVD R and Data Yes Yes No No DVD R DVD movie Yes Yes No Varies by model Double layer Data Yes Varies by model No Varies by model DVD R DVD R DVD movie Yes Varies by model No Varies by model DVD RW and Data Yes Yes No No DVD RW DVD movie Yes Yes No Varies by model VCD DVD movie No Yes No Varies by model NOTE Some PCs come with the double layer DVD Writer It supports single layer and double layer DVD media Double layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB of data on double layer DVD R or DVD R media Double layer is a new technology Double layer media compatibility will vary widely with some home DVD players and DVD ROM drives 1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes 1 GB 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity Actual formatted capacity is less For the latest disc compatibility i
36. and select All Programs muvee Technologies muvee autoProducer and muvee autoProducer to open muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Select All Programs muvee Technologies muvee autoProducer and then muvee autoProducer to open muvee autoProducer NOTE You can also open muvee autoProducer from within Digital Media Plus Select the Video tab and then muvee autoProducer 3 Open a project by selecting from the File menu either New Project or Open Project 4 Select one of the button options Button Allows you to See Add Video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to your project Adding videos on page 95 Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still image files to your project Adding pictures on page 97 Add Music A Open the Add Music Files window to add existing Adding music on page 97 u music files to your project Change Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio Changing the settings on Settings O and video production settings for your movie page 98 Title Credits M Open the muvee Title and Credits window to Adding an opening title and CT type in an opening title and closing credits for closing credits on page 99 your movie make E Open the Make muvee window to automatically Making the movie
37. apturing video to a video project on page 83 e Adding slideshows to a video project on page 84 e Adding submenus to a video project on page 84 Adding files to a video project You can add files to your DVD or VCD video project from e An existing DVD or VCD e Video files already stored on your PC e Video capture from a digital video camera as described in the next section To add files from a DVD VCD or from your hard disk drive 1 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 2 Click Add Files 3 Navigate to the folder that contains the video files you want to add or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD 4 Select the files you want to add and then click Open The files are added to the current project and displayed in the project window Capturing video to a video project You can capture live video or still images by connecting a Web camera or digital video camera to your PC s USB connector The video capture is added to your video project and stored in a file on your hard disk drive To add a video capture to a video project 1 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 2 Connect your digital camera to the USB port 3 Click Capture Video to display the Capture screen Sonic MyDVD displays the name of the capture devi
38. as been created without errors Sonic MyDVD Plus select models only Record movie files Copy and share video files Capture video files Windows Movie Maker 2 0 Import audio video and other media files from a videotape an audiotape a Web camera or a television broadcast Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a wmv extension Edit and preview files Send a movie in an e mail or upload it to a Web server Add music files mp3 Import audio files such as mp3 asf or wma video files such as wmv asf avi or mpg or image files such as jpg or gif Create avi and wmv Windows Media Video files NOTE You may have a software update CD included with your PC You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer CD Writer drive To do this follow the installation instructions that came with the CD 80 Getting Started Guide Creating Video Discs and Movies Your PC may include the following movie making programs e Sonic MyDVD select models only e Sonic DigitalMedia Plus select models only e Windows Movie Maker e muvee autoProducer select models only These programs all capture edit and manage your home video files while allowing you to add your own personal touch to your home movies They come installed on your PC and can be started by clicking Start and then All Programs on your desktop IMPO
39. ating system recognition of the memory card reader from your PC you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake click Close Using the Memory Card Reader 49 50 Getting Started Guide Using the Memory Card Reader N Insert the media into the card slot until it stops The activity light A on the memory card reader lights and the PC automatically detects the media NOTE Media must be inserted correctly Note the direction of the notched corner on the media See the Media Insertion Guide on page 51 CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly Insert the receptacle edge holes of this media into the slot The PC opens a window so you can use the media contents You can copy files from or to the media When you are finished right click the drive icon select Ejeet check that the activity light is on but not blinking and then remove the media A steady activity light indicates that the PC is not reading or writing the media A WARNING Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking doing so may cause loss of data A Activity light B Upper eft slot C Lower eft slot D Upper ight slot E Lower right slot Media Insertion Guide 4 slot memory card reader select models only A EI c rs Card Insert Into 4 slot reader CompactFlash Type media Receptacle edge hole
40. ccceecceeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeettaeeeees 46 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 02222uccneeeeennenenenennennennn 46 Recording with the sound COI seen 47 Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes 2 enennnennneen 47 M re lsformalon ana auskennt 48 Using the Memory Card Reader sosssosssssnssssnnnnssssnnsssneesnenenne 4D Using the Memory Card Reader cccccccceceeeessceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeenennaeeees 50 Media Insertion Guide assis sce tae aueh 5 Using the HP Personal Media Drive cccccccccsscccscsccccsccccscsees DG Connecting the Dre Rene 54 Insering the Drives a su een 55 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter ccseeseeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeneeees 56 sing theDive ann een 57 Diseonneeling th Drive zseni ee e te e a EEE Se 58 Working with Digital Images 0200000000000000000n0n00 0000000 s0nnnsnansnnenen0n gt 59 Using HP Photosmart Premier an en Aalen nie 60 Playing CDs and DVDS ccccccccscccccccccccccccccccccccccccccssccccccccsess OG Playing Musie CDs un needs 63 Playing DVDs ae ua eat 63 Using countryiregionicodes nassen 64 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player sceeeeeeesereeeeeeeeees 64 Playing Video CDs VCDs nenne 65 Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player 65 Creating Audio and Data Discs ssooosesssecssscosecossessseessssssessseesse OF Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording
41. ce your camera the default capture type audio and video and the default quality setting DV format 4 Click Record Settings to edit any of these default settings 5 Optionally set capture length chapter points or scene detection Click 5 the corresponding Help icon to display the online help for each of these O features 6 Click one of the following e Grab Frame The image currently displayed in the Capture window is stored as a picture file jpg bmp gif tif or png format Start Capturing Starts a video capture mpeg format 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length step 5 Creating Video Discs and Movies 83 84 Getting Started Guide 8 In the Save As dialog box name the captured file and select the file format and the folder where you want to save it Click Save 9 Click OK to return to the project window The file is stored on your hard disk drive and added to the current project Adding slideshows to a video project You can create a slideshow a series of still images displayed automatically by adding existing still photos to your project or by capturing them with a connected digital video source To add a slideshow to a video project 1 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 2 Click New Slideshow to open the Create Slideshow window 3 Do one or m
42. ce in the bay such as a digital camera docking station e Install a special cover optional and an HP camera and HP camera docking station Both the camera and the docking station are sold separately The bay design allows you to place a device and thread the USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 data cable and the power cord underneath the rear top cover to the connectors on the back of the PC Your PC may look different from the one shown here Components and location availability and number of connectors may vary Using YourPC Top 15 16 Getting Started Guide To store CDs DVDs or memory cards Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station 1 Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open 2 Place the peripheral device or the camera docking station A on the top of the PC 3 For a camera place the camera cradle B that came with the digital camera on the camera docking station The cradle clips onto the camera docking station 4 Thread the cables that came with your peripheral devices or camera docking station through the cable tunnel C Starting from the back of the PC thread them to the front of the PC Pull the cables to the center and connect them to the peripheral or the docking station D 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet E For a peripheral refer to the instructions that came with your per
43. ck for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration a _rear o Line Out lime green for front speakers e Mic pink connects to microphone Type 3 also functions as center subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Line In light blue connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Os Oe Digital Out orange connects to a digital audio device with digital input such as a home audio receiver amplifier or digital speakers select models only DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT LNO IWLISIG NOTE e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 21 22 Getting Started Guide Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations Name Speaker system See Headphones None muted 2 stereo Left speaker right speaker Connecting 2 1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers on page 23 2 1 Left speaker right speaker Connecting 2 1 2 speakers and a subwoofer and a subwoofer audio speakers on page 23 4 1 Two front speakers two rear Connecting 4 1 4 speakers speakers and a subwoofer and a subwoofer audio speakers on
44. click Options 3 In the Options window click Data 4 Ensure the Verify data written to the disc after burning box is checked 5 Click OK Data disc tips When storing data files on a disc it is important to note that e You can add new data files to a CD R DVD R or DVD R in a later a recording session until the disc is full With DVD R or DVDR discs insert your partially recorded DVD click the Wrench icon to display the Options window click Data select the first Write Once DVD Compatibility option and then click OK e When you record files that have the same name as previously recorded files Sonic DigitalMedia Plus updates the file and the previous version is overwritten Creating Audio and Data Discs 71 72 Getting Started Guide e Sonic DigitalMedia Plus allows you to change the names of files you want to record and files that were previously recorded e As you select data files to record to your disc Sonic DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc e If your recording fails manually select a slower recording speed if available each time you make a recording Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed Creating data discs To create data CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home 2
45. d connector fingers down p Upper ys Memory Stick MS Pro Label up a Memory Card gold connector fingers down p Upper ys SmartMedia SM Memory Card Label down x gold connector fingers up F Upper sm xD media Label up a gold connector fingers down F Upper f p IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge holes G Lower label up CompactFlash Type media Receptacle edge holes G Lower label up CompactFlash Type Il media Receptacle edge holes G Lower label up NOTE Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time Only the first one inserted is recognized by the memory card reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive sold separately can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos music videos and other important files You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC NOTE Before starting the System Recovery Program remove the HP Personal Media Drive See your System Recovery documentation Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 NOTE The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the bay without turning off the PC This feature is sometimes referred to as warm swappable 54 Getting Started Guide Connecting the Drive As an external drive
46. dicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Sounds and then Speech and Audio Devices or Sounds and Audio Devices 4 Click Sound Effect Manager The window opens 5 Click the Speaker Configuration tab 6 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system in a range from 2 1 Speaker to 7 1 Speaker 7 Click the Speaker Test button to test the speakers 8 Click OK Now that the speaker software has been configured to take full advantage of the speaker capabilities you must also configure the software media program The procedure is different for each software media program See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program The Sound Effect Manager control screens e Sound Effect selects the Environment and the Equalizer settings You can select an environment such as Under Water or Auditorium To use the Equalizer click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on You can click a preset button such as Pop or Live or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later e Speaker Configuration selects the number of speakers shows the Connection Guide and has the Speaker Test button to test the speakers A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speak
47. disc cceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettaeeees 103 Getting Help u 8 5820er 105 Finding Onscreen Guldesi eier ee een 105 Finding Guides on the Web user 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PG Help Be Tools a aa o a cued eeu tenet 106 Using Updates from HP or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages e EE E ANE a EEE E E EE 107 Turning off Messages 107 Reactivating messages 22222222ssnnssnnnsseneesseeseeeeeeeeeen een nenne 108 Index bss cesevcsescsackccsiusececescsccseenceseeveceswsscceswsdecesosesesssaseceesescesseosses 109 Setting Up Your PC WARNING The power supply is preset for the country region in which you purchased your PC If you move please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet WARNING Please read Safety Information in the Warranty A and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your PC Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC Placing your PC in the proper location When setting up your new PC place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way of walkways and will not be stepped on or run over by furniture Using surge protection Help protect your monitor PC and accessories by con
48. duration of the chosen or replacement clip Click the auto replace with similar button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with another similar picture or video segment Click the auto replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment Click the manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice Click the Undo or redo buttons as needed 4 When you are done modifying the movie project click OK to save your changes and close the Tweak muvee window Alternatively click Cancel to exit the Tweak muvee window without saving your changes Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 101 Saving the movie project Once you are satisfied with the look of your movie project you are ready to save it To save the movie as a file on your hard disk drive 2 102 Getting Started Guide Click the Save Burn button The Listed muvee Files window opens with all your muvee files listed Remove the check mark next to any muvee files you do not want to save Edit the muvee files before saving e Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected CT muvee file e Click the Move up or Move down button to change the order of the muvee files in the list 0 O e Press the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of the muvee f
49. e two connectors are universal audio jacks When you plug in a cable the wizard asks you to select the function for the cable from a list and then it sets the universal audio jack to perform as the selected function The functions are e Stereo Speaker Out e Microphone In e Headphone In e Audio Line In To retask frontpanel connectors 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 of the procedure Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager on page 38 u i 2 When you plug in a cable the wizard asks you to select the device you plugged in from a list 3 Close the window Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager optional To disable digital audio output 1 Open the Sound Effect Manager Click Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sound Effect Manager 2 Click Audio Wizard A window opens displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC 3 Click the Digital Audio button Select Digital output off you can also select Digital in to Digital out pass through mode 4 Close the window Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers if your PC model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multistreaming audio To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click S
50. e video picture and music files in your movie project to produce the final movie For example using the Cinema style results in a movie that is moderately paced color enhanced and uses a wide screen format To select a style just click a style from the list A sample of the style displays in the preview window Changing the settings You can adjust audio and video production settings for your movie 1 Select the Change Settings button The muvee Settings window opens 2 Select the Duration tab to set the length of your video production and preferences Click one of the following duration settings a Fit to music The produced version may reuse or drop some video and pictures Best fit for videos and pictures The produced version may repeat or trim music User Defined Select the duration in minutes and seconds e If the duration of your music is longer than the duration of video and pictures place a check in the Allow video and pictures to repeat check box to repeat video clips and pictures for the full duration of your music files e If the total duration of your video and picture files is longer than the duration of your music place a check in the Allow music to repeat check box to repeat music for the duration of the video clips Select the Video tab to set the video and still image preferences Click one of the following settings 98 Getting Started Guide Style default Use the selected style to sequence
51. enabled by default To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click the Tools menu and then click Options In the Options window click Copy Ensure the Verify copied data discs option is checked Click OK Audio CD tips uk N When recording music files it is important to note that e To play your music CD in a home or car stereo it needs to be recorded as a music CD in CD audio CDA format not as a data CD e As you add music files in the recording session DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional music files e You can t record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in your collection e If your recording fails manually select a slower recording speed if available each time you make a recording Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed e If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold a message displays warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc IMPORTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Creating Audio and Data Discs 69 70 Getting Started Guide Creating audio CDs
52. ent Mode optimizes the sound card for playing Mode movies and music Available features e Configuring speakers and headphones e Configuring surround sound DTS and THX e Volume bass and treble controls e Mixer settings Game Mode Game Mode optimizes the sound card for playing games Available features e Volume bass and treble controls e Mixer settings e Configure speakers and headphones e Configure surround sound More Information For additional information on configuring and using the sound card go to the Sound Blaster X Fi documentation 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs Creative SoundBlaster X Fi and then click Documentation 3 Click Online Manual 48 Getting Started Guide Using the Memory Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards or media to store digital picture files The optional memory card reader select models only can read and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one piece of media in a slot at one time Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon When you insert media the display label may change to the title of the media if the title is present CAUTION Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected Doing so removes the oper
53. er configuration e Digital Audio selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the digital audio connectors on the PC e Audio Wizard opens a window that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC To close the window without enabling the wizard click OK To enable the Audio Wizard Make sure the Enable auto detection check box is selected to enable the wizard Click OK to close the window Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37 38 Getting Started Guide Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager The Sound Effect Manager Audio Wizard can help you connect front panel audio To use the Audio Wizard 1 Turn on the PC 2 Click Start on the taskbar 3 Choose Control Panel 4 Click Sounds then Speech and Audio Devices or Sounds and Audio Devices Click Sound Effect Manager The window opens Click Audio Wizard A window opens that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC 7 Place a check in the Enable jack detection check box to enable the wizard 8 Connect the speaker system audio cable plugs into the connectors on the front of your PC The panel display highlights a cable that is properly inserted in a connector a u 9 Close the window Retasking front panel connectors with Sound Effect Manager With the Audio Wizard enabled both the microphone connector and the headphones connector on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function Thes
54. es ser 22 PSG ely pe a a a I atau 23 Connecting 2 1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 23 Connecting 4 1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 24 Connecting 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 25 Connecting 7 1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 27 Connecting the PC to a home audio system cccceeeeseeeeeseeetteeeeeeesseees 29 2 or 2 1 home stereo installation ae aa 30 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 31 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure 32 Connecting digital atic coca cotta rer sci seks canta states a anak NS 33 Step 2 Configuring the Sound Software c ccccceeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenseees 34 Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager 35 Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager 2 244 37 Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 39 Configuring multistreaming audio eat 41 Step 3 Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program 2 000 gt A3 Selecting Recording Devices nina asian as er 44 Resolving Sound ksues 2 aa see ee 44 Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card Select Models Only r a a a A AER 45 Connecting the Speakers ne een 45 Configuring the sound card software cc c
55. fying integrity 7 digital images 59 digital images managing 60 digital picture 49 59 digital video camera recording videos 29 Directto Disc Wizards MyDVD 82 87 discs drive compatibility 76 erasing rewritable 68 features and compatibility 77 labeling adhesive 76 docking bay 15 docking station camera 15 documentation onscreen 105 driver updates LightScribe 75 DVD Play features 79 DVDs burning to disc 86 data discs burning tips 7 1 erasing rewritable 68 movies creating 81 quality settings 86 supported formats 85 E editing video files MyDVD 85 equalizer Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 39 erasing rewritable discs 68 errors reducing recording speed 69 verifying data integrity of data discs 69 7 110 Getting Started Guide file extensions aac 92 asf 91 avi 91 bmp 91 dv 91 gif 91 ipg 91 m4a 92 mov 91 mp3 92 mpeg 1 91 mpeg 2 9 mpeg 4 9 1 wav 92 wma 92 wmv 9 file formats video 83 files adding to partially recorded discs 7 1 image 74 supported video formats 83 verifying copied data 7 1 verifying integrity of backups 7 FireWire 15 94 95 Fit to music 98 G getting video from Camera 94 H Help and Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power lights 55 automatic on and off feature 54 disconnecting the drive 58 inserting a drive 55 location and drive letter 56 storing files
56. he drive bay until the drive is firmly connected to the internal power and USB port With the PC turned on the power indicator B on the front of the drive is lit when the drive is inserted correctly A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Using the HP Personal Media Drive 55 NOTE To avoid multiple hard disk drives using the same drive letter when connecting and removing the drives assign the letter Z to the HP Personal Media Drive 56 Getting Started Guide Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter After you insert the drive into the PC you can find the drive in My Computer The operating system automatically assigns a letter to the drive The assigned letter depends on the other storage devices connected to the PC To locate the drive 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives The default name is HP Personal Media Drive You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices Also it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned Some programs may not be able to find files if the drive has a new drive letter It is best to always remove your drive safely to avoid errors See Disconnecting the Drive on page 58 To assign a drive letter
57. he important things you do on the PC and the Internet and to arrange them the way you want HP or Compaq Organize makes all your information available with just a few mouse clicks HP or Compaq Organize looks like a window with multiple category frames Each category has links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to software programs or files on your PC Use the player area for viewing pictures for listening to your MP3 music files stored on your PC or for watching video clips For searching there is a search bar at the top of HP or Compaq Organize where you can select the search engine you want to use To open HP or Compaq Organize 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys indicator lights and special buttons select models only Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons There are special buttons select models only at the top of the keyboard Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys These buttons operate a CD or DVD player connect you to the Internet or provide quick access to specific functions NOTE The number location and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model Icon Feature Description O Standby Puts PC into power saving mode screen is blank but PC is still on To make the screen reappear press the Esc key or pres
58. he movie After you have made the movie you can preview how the movie looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie To preview a movie 1 Click the Start Playback button The movie begins playing 2 Use the Stop and Previous Frame Next Frame buttons to navigate through the movie 3 Click the Take Snapshot button to save the current frame as a picture p Z file jpeg bmp or gif See Adding videos on page 95 for more information on using 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the MagicMoments window g MagicMoments 100 Getting Started Guide Modify the movie After you have created the movie muvee autoProducer allows you make some quick final changes to your project before saving muvee autoProducer can automatically replace shots with other similar or contrasting ones Alternatively you can manually choose your replacement shots To modify a movie 1 Click the Tweak muvee button a The Tweak muvee window opens e 2 Click the Start Playback button The movie begins playing Click the J p Pause Playback button to stop the movie at any time u You can also click on the seek bar or drag the slider to move to a particular point in the movie 3 Use the controls in the Tweak muvee window to modify the movie project NOTE In the Tweak muvee window you can only replace a video segment with another video segment and pictures with other pictures from the original footage You cannot expand the
59. hoose All Programs select the program folder for example Sonic and then click the program name to open the software With this program DVD Play select models only You can Play DVD movies and video CDs VCDs Real Rhapsody select models only Play music CDs mp3s and other audio files Record music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening muvee autoProducer select models only Cime AY Add your own style to your movies with music pictures titles scene transitions and captions Edit your home movies RealPlayer select models only 6 Play music CDs mp3s and other audio files Play DVD movies RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player program such as DVD Play is installed Play video CDs Record music files Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening Creating Audio and Data Discs 79 With this program You can Sonic DigitalMedia Plus select models only Record data and music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection or from wav mp3 or wma files These CDs can be played in your home or car stereo Copy and share data files Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your PC Copy video files Verify that the disc h
60. ice account and a wizard guides you through the simple setup process 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard 2 Click Next and follow the instructions to e Complete registration e Schedule post installation tasks including running LiveUpdate scanning for viruses and scheduling weekly scans of local hard drives 3 On the Summary page click Finish When registration and initial setup are finished Norton Internet Security automatically begins the post installation tasks you selected For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and then click Help and Support Using the PC with Safety and Comfort WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp A Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for PC users It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information Before you begin using the PC arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity Refer to the Safety amp Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information e Click Start choose All Programs choose User s Guides and then click Safety amp Comfort Guide Or e Type http www hp com ergo into your Web browser address box and then press Enter on the keyboard Signing Up for Software Updates Micro
61. ightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black and white photograph LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things e LightScribe enabled CD or DVD drive select models only e Labeling software that supports LightScribe e LightScribe discs sold separately Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start All Programs Sonic and then click Express Labeler NOTE You can open Express Labeler from within DigitalMedia Plus by clicking Tools and then Label Disc N In the Step 1 Select Project area make sure that Disc Label is selected 3 In the Step 2 Edit area a Click Disc Titles to display the Edit Disc Title window Enter text for the title and subtitle and then click OK b Click Tracks to display the Edit Tracks window Click New to display the Track window Enter text to identify the first track or file you can optionally enter artist and date or length and then click OK Creating Audio and Data Discs 75 76 Getting Started Guide c Repeat the previous step for each track or file on the disc d Click the left or right arrows next to Layout and Background to select design elements for the disc The selections you make are previewed in the disc window 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label insert the LightScribe media disc label side down into the disc drive tray and then click Print NOTE LightScribe c
62. iles e Highlight a muvee file and click the trash can icon to delete the file The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and select the correct format in the window that opens Click Save Now The Save muvee window opens Choose where you want to play the movie PC TV or Mobile Devices and the file format The following table lists the format types available in each category PC TV Mobile Devices Computer playback DV camera Mobile phone E mail DVD Pocket PC Web streaming VCD AVI SVCD 7 8 9 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required advanced users only Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the movie Click the Save button You can watch the preview as it saves 10 When saving is complete you can click Play muvees to watch the files you saved or Open output folder to view the folder where you saved the files 11 Click Close when you are done Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD VCD or SVCD disc 2 Click the Save Burn button The Listed muvee Files window opens with all your muvee files listed Remove the check mark next to any muvee files you do not want to save Edit the muvee files before saving e Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected CT muvee file e Click the Mo
63. in the speaker system power Turn on the speaker system After the speakers are connected to the PC configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model e Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors See Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager on page 35 Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output e Audio card with digital output and 6 connectors See Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 Digital audio output is already enabled as the default After connecting the speaker system to the PC configure the sound software Step 2 Configuring the Sound Software Follow these steps after you have installed and connected the speakers to configure the speakers using the sound software You can configure your speaker s audio output with the following software Use the software that applies to your PC model Multi channel Sound Manager type 3 connectors Sound Effect Manager type 6 connectors Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager multistreaming audio Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi channel Sound Manager 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Click Multi channel Sound Manager The Multi channel Audio Configuration window opens with five c
64. in your system for example 7 1 speakers 3 Only connectors being used are shown if the connector is not shown it means that it is not used for the selected speaker configuration 4 Click OK To hear DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio from all speakers change the audio properties for the DVD player software program to match your speaker configuration if your DVD program supports more than two channels To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording see Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager on page 40 To use Multistreaming Audio see Configuring multistreaming audio on page 41 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The microphone connector is ready to use for recording sound If you want to use another connector for recording such as the Digital Audio In connector use these steps to select it NOTE The front pink and green connectors can be retasked to perform other audio functions refer to Retasking front panel audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager on page 41 1 Click Start on the taskbar click Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 2 Click the Mixer tab 3 In Record click the drop down list Choose e RealTek HD Digital Input to use the digital audio in connector select models only Line in Mic in to use the Audio Line In I
65. ipheral device For an HP camera docking station e Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC e Plug the power cord into a power outlet Optionally if you want to view the camera images on a TV plug the red and yellow connectors not shown into the TV Refer to the instructions that came with the HP camera docking station Using YourPC Top 17 6 Place the correct camera docking station lid F on top of the PC Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC p 7 When you wont to use it place the HP digital camera G into the docking station 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station 18 Getting Started Guide Configuring Speaker and Sound Options There are three steps to setting up sound on the PC 1 Connecting the speakers 2 Configuring the sound software 3 Configuring sound for the media software program Your PC supports many different audio options sound connections and speaker configurations This chapter describes the most typical options Your system may have different components NOTE For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the setup poster that came with the PC and the documentation that came with your speakers Step 1 Connecting the speakers Sound connector types Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of your PC e Three connectors e Six connectors e Sound card
66. is active saving or transferring data Removing the drive while the light is blinking may cause data loss or damaged files To disconnect the HP Personal Media Drive safely 2 o A Close all programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive Make sure that the activity light on the drive is off Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray on the Start taskbar If this icon is hidden click the arrows on the taskbar to display it The Safely Remove Hardware window opens Double click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive Select the HP Personal Media Drive and then click OK The name of the drive may be different if you renamed it or it may appear as Generic Volume followed by the assigned drive letter A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect Click Close Disconnect the drive by removing it from the drive bay Working with Digital Images You can copy edit and share digital images using the PC Transfer digital images to the PC using the following methods e CD or DVD Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive e Digital camera or digital video camera Connect the device to the PC with the transfer cable that came with the device Select models have a digital camera docking ba
67. just the order of the picture files by selecting and then dragging and dropping the picture file To remove a picture from the production select the picture and click the trash can icon Select the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images Use magicSpot to control the motion that is applied to your picture e Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window Click the manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture a e Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion Adding music To add music files to your movie production soundtrack 2 3 Select the Add Music button in the music area The Add Music window opens Browse the folders as required Select existing music files on your hard disk drive if desired for your movie e Add up to three mp3 wav or wma files e Select multiple music files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files Adjust the order of the music files by selecting and then dragging and dropping the file Select the music and click the trash can icon to remove a music clip from the production Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 97 Selecting the style The muvee autoProducer program comes with a set of style templates for setting the pace scene transition effects and caption fonts The style you use also affects how muvee autoProducer combines th
68. k Location if you want to select a different folder 8 Click Next The Capture screen displays Make sure the output from your digital camcorder appears in the Preview window If it does not double check your connections and make sure your camera is in playback mode 9 Click Record Settings to edit any of the default settings 10 Optionally set a capture length chapter points or scene detection Click the corresponding Help icon to display the online Help for each of these O features 11 Click one of the following e Grab Frame The image currently displayed in the Capture window is stored as a picture file jpg bmp gif tif or png format Start Capturing Starts a video capture mpeg format 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length step 10 13 A confirmation message displays stating the disc or file was created successfully Click OK Creating Video Discs and Movies 87 88 Getting Started Guide Note that the Direct to Disc Wizards do not include the editing features that are available from the standard interface You can edit a project created with a wizard before burning it to a disc as described in e Editing the style of a video project on page 85 e Editing movie files on page 85 Video Quality and Disc Size Sonic MyDVD includes four DVD video quality bitrate settings and a Fit to DVD option that can be applied to a video project
69. l Programs Online Services and Easy Internet Sign up or Internet Services Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service NOTE Easy Internet Sign up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet service providers however you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this PC To transfer existing accounts follow the instructions provided by the ISP 3 Connect to the Internet You must connect through the ISP to connect to the Internet Double click the ISP provided icon on the desktop Open your Web browser and browse the Internet You can use any Web browser most PCs have Internet Explorer Click Start All Programs and Internet Explorer NOTE If you have questions contact the ISP directly Setting Up Your PC 5 6 Getting Started Guide Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software Norton Internet Security software is preinstalled on your PC and includes a complimentary 60 day subscription to protection updates You can enable Symantec s LiveUpdate to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online When you first set up the PC the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet Just click on the Norton Internet Security icon after you ve established an Internet serv
70. lby Digital 130 min PCM 110 min Dolby Digital 210 min 120 min 65 min PCM 160 min 95 min 50 min Dolby Digital 310 min 180 min 100 min PCM 215 min 125 min 65 min Dolby Digital 415 min 240 min 130 min PCM 265 min 150 min 85 min 45 min e The video quality depends on PC speed and graphics processing abilities Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ setting e These are estimated recording times The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds e To change the audio format see the online Help e Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital audio See the online Help for details Creating Video Discs and Movies 89 90 Getting Started Guide Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Creating personalized and professional looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer select models only Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are 1 Capture digital video Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder 2 Add videos and pictures Select video and picture files from your PC folders You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production You can use these video and still image file types in your movie project File extension File type dv Digital
71. links them to a secure Web page On the Web page they can see the photos order prints if the service is available in your country region save the images to their PC and other tasks For more information see Share Help in Help NOTE You must be connected to the Internet to use the Share feature Backup Click this tab to create backup discs of all the images on your PC or to recover images either from a backup disc or from the Image Vault For more information on using HP Photosmart Premier click the Help link Working with Digital lmages 61 62 Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs This section describes how to play CDs VCDs or DVDs using Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs Playing Music CDs You must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive The default audio program opens Ifthe Audio CD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs 2 The music CD automatically begins to play For help online go to http www hp com music English only Playing DVDs You must have a DVD drive 1 Insert the DVD into your DVD drive The default DVD program opens If the DVD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs 2 Use the controls in the DVD progra
72. llowing e Add existing video files as described in Adding files to a video project on page 83 e Capture video as described in Capturing video to a video project on page 83 Editing the style of a video project You can change the style of a number of elements within your video project The elements include Background color and graphics on the menus and submenus Button styles Background music Text format font color and size Import custom styles To edit the look of a video project 2 3 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 Click Edit Style In the Edit Style dialog box change any of the previously mentioned Cy elements and then click Apply To All Menus or Apply To This Menu Editing movie files After you capture or import video files you can edit them using Sonic MyDVD to Add additional files Add background music Search for specific scenes Delete scenes Add transition effects between scenes Superimpose colors themes and effects over video scenes Superimpose text effects over video scenes Creating Video Discs and Movies 85 86 Getting Started Guide To edit your video files 2 3 A 5 6 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 Click Edit Movie ay If you have already captured
73. lude and exclude dB y e Click and hold down the green thumbs up button to mark scenes that must be included in the movie e Click and hold down the red thumbs down button to mark scenes that must be left out of the movie e Click and hold down the gray thumb button to undo one second of a selected scene Shift and click to undo scenes that were marked with the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons e Click and hold down the arrow buttons to navigate backward and forward through the video footage Video footage left unmarked is still analyzed when you make the movie and may be included in the final version of the movie For best results with the production of your movie e Keep each magicMoment to less than 10 seconds e Keep the total duration of magicMoments to less than 50 percent of the duration of your movie It is recommended to select only a few scenes Click OK when you finish marking scenes The window closes Note that the video clip is marked on the lower left side Adding pictures To add still image files to your movie production 2 3 Select the Add Pictures button in the Video Pictures area The Add S Picture window opens Browse the folders as required Select existing still image files on your hard disk drive if desired for your movie e Add up to 50 jpg gif or bmp picture files e Select multiple picture files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files Ad
74. m to play the DVD Playing CDs and DVDs 63 64 Getting Started Guide Using country region codes Most DVD discs have country region codes embedded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie can be played The country region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc DVDs without country region codes play on any player or drive in any country region WARNING You can change countries regions only five times before A the country region code locks and becomes permanent Once the code locks you can play DVDs from that country region only If the country region code locks and you need help contact Support Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive e The Windows Media Player window opens If the wizard window opens select Windows Media Player from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player Or e If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click Start on the taskbar choose All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 2 To play the CD or DVD use the playback buttons in the Windows Media Player window To play a particular track double click the title or track number in the Playlist You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models For more information on using
75. may take up to 30 minutes for this one time language setup on the PC Set up Microsoft Windows by following the onscreen instructions Select models only Follow the Easy Internet Sign up or Internet Services wizard to set up an Internet connection If you do not wish to set up an Internet connection at this time Easy Internet Sign up or Internet Services can be manually started at a later time See Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet on page 5 Select models only Follow the Easy Setup wizard to update the PC security tools register the PC and finish PC setup If you decide to finish setup at a later time the wizard can be started by double clicking the Easy Setup icon on the desktop Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet Requirements APC A dial up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high speed broadband connections Contact your Internet service provider ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need Internet service with an ISP A Web browser To set up and connect to the Internet 1 2 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected Sign up with an ISP If you already have an account with an ISP skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC it can be set up now using the Easy Internet Sign up or the Internet Services wizard select models only Click Start on the taskbar Al
76. n or the Microphone Mic connectors 4 Click OK to close the window Retasking front panel audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed 1 Click Start on the taskbar click Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 2 Click the Audio I O tab 3 Click the Tool icon in the Front Panel section The connector settings f window displays GQ 4 Select Enable Jack detection when device is plugged in and click OK The front pink and green connectors can now be used as input or output devices Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager software allows you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets For example you hear one audio source through a rear panel speaker connection and a second source through a frontpanel headphone or speaker connection You must configure multistreaming audio for your system if you want to hear two audio sources on separate speakers NOTE Digital Audio In cannot be multistreamed When to use multistreaming audio You may multistream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples 1 For online gaming where you hear 5 1 game sound on your AV receiver or powered speakers while you also hear gaming conversation on your headset See Example 1 Online gaming on page
77. n changed since that date 6 Click Save enter a name for your archive and then click OK 7 Click the Burn icon o Creating Audio and Data Discs 73 74 Getting Started Guide 8 When prompted insert a recordable disc and then click OK If the files do not fit on one disc you are prompted for additional discs 9 Click Done when recording is complete For additional information about saving archives on your hard disk drive or scheduling automatic archives see the online Help Working with Image Files The Sonic recording programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and convert them into a single iso file or a series of gi files none exceeding 2 GB known as an image file You can use the image file to reproduce the original disc Image files are typically used when you need to make multiple copies of the same disc NOTE Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available DVD movies Most commercial DVDs are encoded to prevent unauthorized duplication Creating an image file To make an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home 2 Click Copy and then click Save Image 3 Insert the CD or DVD from which you want to make an image file 4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will be created and choose the image type gi or iso to be saved Click Save 5 Click the
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79. nced systems A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds 1 indicates a subwoofer For example 7 1 channels refers to an eight speaker mode and uses two front speakers left right two side speakers left right two rear speakers leftright a center speaker and a subwoofer Connecting 2 1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect simple left right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for 2 1 speaker output 1 Turn offthe PC 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector o Connect the cable to the audio system 4 For 2 1 speakers that were shipped with your PC select models only connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer 5 Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation 6 Turnon the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system 7 Plug in the speaker system power 8 Turn on the speaker system Step 8 is optional for a two speaker setup Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 23 24 Getting Started Guide After the speakers are connected to the PC configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model e Type 3 connectors See Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager on page 35 e Type 6 connectors See
80. necting all power cords for your PC and peripheral devices such as a monitor printer or scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or uninterruptible power supply UPS Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem phone lines Phone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into your system Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well Use those if your PC has a television tuner installed Setting Up Your PC 1 NOTE Your PC features and location availability and number of connectors may vary 2 Getting Started Guide Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this ability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices such as the monitor keyboard and mouse to the back of the PC Other peripheral devices such as a printer scanner or camera also plug into connectors on the back of your computer Some PC models also have connectors on the front of the PC The table does not show all connectors Connector Connector symbol Description amp Mouse PS 2 connector Keyboard PS 2 connector Universal Serial Bus USB for mouse keyboard digital cameras
81. nformation for your PC go to the HP Support Web site at http www hp com support NOTE Double layer DVD technology is supported by select models only NOTE The Sonic recording programs support the double layer technology Creating Audio and Data Discs 77 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Combo Optical DVD RW R Double CD RW drive can CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD RW R layer DVD DVD ReadCDs CD Rs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes and CD RWs Read DVDs No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Read data on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes a CD Play music Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Record data or No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Record DVD No No No Yes Yes Yes No movies Play games Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 78 Getting Started Guide Software Quick Reference Table Your PC includes a number of software programs that e Record and play CDs e Record data CDs e Import and edit video files e Record video CDs and DVDs e Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs Use it to determine which program to use to perform a task Note that some programs listed may not be included with your model and that this is not a complete list of all included software To open any of these programs click Start on the taskbar c
82. nscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User s Guides folder select models only 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose User s Guides 4 Click an item to view it or use it NOTE If there are no guide titles listed in the folder your PC has no onscreen guides Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides and information for your PC using the Internet to access the Support Web site 1 Go to http www hp com support in your Web browser 2 Select your country region and language 3 From the Support and Drivers page click See support and troubleshooting information enter the model number of your PC and then click Search EJ 4 Click Manuals 5 Locate the manual you want and do one of the following e Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your PC e Right click the title select Save Target As specify a location on your PC where you want to save the file rename the file retaining the pdf extension and then click Save Getting Help 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center select models only Here you can find links to driver updates access to technical support options and information about commonly asked questions To open the Help and Support Center e Press the Help button select models
83. nted photos and is not included Projects can remain on your PC for playback and as an archive and they can be burned to a DVD or video CD VCD Sonic MyDVD enables you to create video projects using the following interfaces e Standard program interface described beginning in Creating a Video Project on page 82 e Directto Disc Wizards described beginning in Creating a Video Project with the Direct to Disc Wizards on page 87 Note that the Direct to Disc Wizards do not include the editing features that are available from the standard interface You can edit a project created with a wizard before burning it to a disc as described in e Editing the style of a video project on page 85 e Editing movie files on page 85 Creating a Video Project To create a video project 1 Click Start choose All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide 3 Click Create Project and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create A project named Untitled DVD Video or Untitled Video CD is created and displayed in the MyDVD project window 4 Click File and then Save As to change the name of your project from Untitled to a more descriptive name After renaming your project click Save Continue your project by performing the procedure described in one or more of the following sections e Adding files to a video project on page 83 e C
84. nts and select Graphic Equalizer Move the Balance slider bar all the way to the left or to the right depending on which language you want to hear 10 Close the Graphic Equalizer window Playing CDs and DVDs 65 66 Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record or burn music and data files to recordable CD and DVD discs It also includes information about labeling your discs using the LightScribe labeling technology included on select models For information about recording video files to DVDs see Creating Video Discs and Movies on page 81 Your PC includes one or more CD DVD or combination optical drives capable of recording Additionally your PC may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs e Windows Media Player e Real Rhapsody select models only e Sonic MyDVD Plus select models only e Sonic DigitalMedia Plus select models only e Windows XP These programs include features that enable you to copy archive and manage music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card IMPORTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law NOTE Burn is an Industry term used to describe
85. o system to the PC 1 Turn off the PC 2 Turn off the receiver amplifier 3 Connect the front stereo mini jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC e Type 3 is three connectors e Type 6 is six connectors e Type S is a sound card connector Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left L and right R inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 4 If you have rear speakers connect the rear stereo mini jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In blue or the Rear Speaker Out black connector that matches the back of your PC Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left L and right R inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 5 Connect the stereo mini jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone pink connector or the center speaker subwoofer gold connector that matches the back of your PC va Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 5 1 or higher channel system e Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is not used 6 Turn on the receiver amplifier 7 Select the receiver amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into 8 Turn on the PC NOTE Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system 9 After
86. o take full advantage of the speaker capabilities you must also configure the software media program The procedure is different for each software media program See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program Enabling digital audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager optional Your PC must include a Digital Audio Out connector on the back panel To enable digital audio output 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 of the previous procedure Configuring audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager 2 Place a check next to Enable digital audio output The Output digital and analog option is automatically selected 3 Connect the Digital Audio Output connector on the back of your PC to your home audio system s digital audio input 4 Select your stereo system s digital audio input 5 Click OK 6 Optional Test the speakers to make sure the setup is working Now that the speaker software has been configured to take full advantage of the speaker capabilities you must also configure the software media program The procedure is different for each software media program See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program 36 Getting Started Guide Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers if your PC model has 6 connectors NOTE A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide in
87. only on your keyboard Or e Click Start on the taskbar and choose Help and Support Using PC Help amp Tools The PC Help amp Tools folder select models only in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs To see the items in the PC Help amp Tools folder 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose PC Help amp Tools 4 Click an item to view it or use it Using Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Updates from HP or Compaq Connections select models only is an Internet based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your PC e Product notices e Tips e Special offers for your PC Messages arrive while you re connected to the Internet and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop You can view messages as they arrive or read them later Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP or Compaq Connections messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model 106 Getting Started Guide Getting messages After you view or close a message it will not automatically display again To read a previously received message open Updates from HP or Compaq Connections 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose PC Help amp Tools 4 Click Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Updates from HP or Compaq Connections displays
88. ontrol screens Multi channel Audio Configuration Sound Effect Equalizer Speaker Configuration Speaker Test General Number of Speakers Audio Connector Switch u a Rear Speaker Out u C Front Speaker Out 1 Center Subwoofer Speaker a Out i Digital Audio Out Information Disconnect existing audio cables prior to changing speaker settings Audio setting changes in your software DYD player or J7 Enable digital audio output games may also be required Sound Effect Select the environment settings Equalizer Equalize the audio frequencies Speaker Configuration Select the number of speakers The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration Speaker Test Test all connected speakers for correct configuration General View driver and audio information 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens Your speakers may need to be plugged in to see this tab 5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system in a range from 2 2 1 speaker mode to 5 1 speaker mode 6 Enable digital audio if you want digital audio output See Enabling digital audio output with Multi channel Sound Manager optional on page 36 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 7 Click OK 8 Optional Test the speakers Click the Speaker Test tab and follow the onscreen instructions Now that the speaker software has been configured t
89. or to individual movie files The DVD quality settings are e HQ High Quality Best audio and video quality available but requires the most disc space per second of video Good choice for video files that contain high speed action for example motor sports High Quality is the default setting for new projects SP Standard Play Good audio and video quality with most video sources LP Long Play Fits approximately twice as much video onto a DVD as HQ Not recommended when the original video is low quality or noisy EP Extended Play Fits the most video onto a DVD but video quality is low Not recommended unless the original video is very good quality Fit to DVD Available only with upgrade to MyDVD Deluxe As you add more content to the project MyDVD reduces the project quality automatically to fit the selected disc size NOTE VCDs have a fixed bit rate that delivers one quality level You can fit approximately 1 hour of video on a VCD the recording time is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds NOTE You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results DVD Recording Time The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for different disc sizes at different video quality settings your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes Video Audio Estimated time per disc size quality format 8 5 GB HQ Do
90. order To capture copy live video to your hard disk drive using muvee autoProducer 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on your PC 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder 3 Click Tools then Get Video from Camera 4 Click the Start Capture button to begin capturing the live image directly to your hard disk drive 5 Click the Stop Capture button to stop capturing 6 Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file 7 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 8 Click the Done button to automatically add captured video files to your movie project Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder For best results with muvee autoProducer capture only video footage that you are most interested in using in your movie project To capture camcorder copy recorded video to your hard disk drive 1 2 au kh Q oo No 9 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on your PC Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder Click Tools then Get Video from Camera Click the Play button on the screen to begin viewing the video Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage you want to use in y
91. ore of the following e Click Add Files to add existing picture files to the slideshow e Click Capture Pictures to capture still images from your camera 4 Click Options to set the slide duration or to add a background audio track Online Help is available for these features by clicking the Help 9O icon in the MyDVD window 5 Click OK to add the slideshow to the video project Adding submenus to a video project Each project element video file still picture file and slideshow that you add to a video project is represented in the main project window Each menu displays six items before a new menu is automatically created and linked to the previous menu by a Next button y You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with the theme of your project For example if the project is your child s soccer game the video files of the game could be the main menu elements and you could insert a submenu that contains interviews with your son and his teammates To add a submenu to a video project 1 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 2 Click New Sub Menu A submenu called Untitled Menu O is added to the first menu that has less than six project elements 3 Click the submenu name Untitled Menu 0 and type an appropriate name for the menu Double click the new submenu and do one or more of the fo
92. ounds then Speech and Audio Devices or Sounds and Audio Devices NOTE If you do not see the device for your configuration change the speaker selection in the Speaker Configuration window 4 Click Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The window opens 5 Click a button near the top of the window to see that control screen The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens e Sound Effect selects the Environment and the Equalizer settings You can select an environment such as Under Water or Auditorium To use the Equalizer click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on You can click a preset button such as Pop or Live or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later e Mixer allows control over volume playback mute recording and multistreaming audio Click the Multi streaming button to set up multistreaming e Audio I O selects the number of speakers shows the whether the plugs are analog or digital and selects the digital audio output and digital input device Only speakers being used are displayed e Microphone allows fine control over the microphone recording quality Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 39 40 Getting Started Guide Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 1 Click the Audio I O tab 2 Select the option describing the number of speakers
93. ounds and Audio Devices window opens Click the Audio tab The window opens In Sound Recording select a recording device Click OK Close the window Resolving Sound Issues If you don t have sound from your speakers check the following Check volume and mute settings Use active powered speakers or speakers with an amplifier Verify cable connections Make sure the software program and sound software are configured Some programs may result in low volume even when the Volume knob is turned to the maximum position If this is the case double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the volume Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery See Application Recovery in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card Select Models Only This section provides an overview of connecting to configuring and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi sound card Connecting the Speakers Connector Description o AD Link for AD_Link X Fi I O Console The X Fi Console is sold separately Line Out _3 orange or yellow OQ e 5 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer O e 6 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer and rear center e 7 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer and side left Line Out _2 black e 4 1 5 1 6 1 audio setup Rear lef
94. our movie project Click Stop Capture to stop capturing Repeat steps 5 and 6 to capture additional sections of video footage Click the Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 10 Click the Done button to automatically add captured video files to your movie project Adding videos To add video files to your movie production 2 3 Select the Add video button in the video pictures area The Add Video am window opens x Browse the folders Select existing video files on your hard disk drive if desired for your movie e Add up to three video files e Select multiple video files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files Adjust the order of the video files by selecting and then dragging and dropping the file To remove a video clip from the production select the clip and click the trash can icon Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 95 96 Getting Started Guide 5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie with the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer To select video scenes with magicMoments a Select a video file in the Select Video Pictures window and then FR SV click the magicMoments button The magicMoments window opens Click the Play button to start viewing the video Use the magicMoments controls to mark video scenes to inc
95. page 24 6 5 1 Two front speakers two rear Connecting 5 1 5 speakers speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer audio and a subwoofer speakers on page 25 8 7 1 Two front speakers two rear Connecting 7 1 7 speakers speakers two side speakers and a subwoofer audio a center speaker and a speakers on page 27 subwoofer select models only Home audio Home stereo or home theater Connecting the PC to a system audio system with passive home audio system on speakers page 29 Digital audio Digital speakers or digital Connecting digital audio input connector on audio system on page 33 Multistreaming audio Two front speakers two rear speakers two side speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer select models only Configuring multistreaming audio on page 41 Speaker types Speakers may be included with the monitor select models only or sold separately Refer to the product documentation for your speakers Your PC supports only an active powered speaker system An active speaker system must have its own power cord A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification A stereo speaker set is a left right two channel speaker system A multichannel audio speaker system has a leftright front and left right rear channel and it may include a subwoofer and a center speaker Side speakers are included in more adva
96. reates a grayscale monochrome image similar to a black and white photograph 5 From the Disc Label menu select LightScribe 12cm disc 6 Click OK to begin burning the label The estimated time to complete the label displays along with a progress bar to show you the time remaining You can continue to work on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label Using adhesive disc labels WARNING When labeling your CDs and DVDs do not use sticky labels They can cause the disc to play erratically Instead write on the disc with a felt tip pen to label it Or you can create a LightScribe label for your disc if you have a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media discs Refer to Disc Labeling with LightScribe on page 75 Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players e The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most PC DVD ROM and CD ROM drives e The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD ROM drives e CD R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD RW discs are Your DVD Writer CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer CD Writer drive are fast allowing quick recording times NOTE CD R discs are more compatible with home
97. s C lower left CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge holes C lower left IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge holes C lower left Secure Digital SD Memory Card Facing up A D upper right sp Mini Secure Digital MiniSD Facing up z Memory Card D upper right MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up a D upper right Reduced size MultiMediaCard Facing up a RSMMC D upper right MultiMediaCard Plus Facing up a MMC D upper right MultiMediaCard Mobile Facing up i MMC Mobile D upper right Memory Stick MS Memory Card Facing up a E lower right Memory Stick MS Pro Facing up a Memory Card E lower right Memory Stick MS Pro Duo Facing up Memory Card E lower right Memory Stick MS Duo Facing up z Memory Card E lower right SmartMedia SM Memory Card Facing up x B upper left xD media Facing up B upper left Select models only Not available in all countries regions Using the Memory Card Reader 51 A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot 52 Getting Started Guide 2 slot memory card reader select models only Oo S G Card Secure Digital SD Memory Card Insert Label up gold connector fingers down Into 2 slot reader A F Upper SD MultiMediaCard MMC Label up gold connector fingers down A F Upper un Memory Stick MS Label up a Memory Card gol
98. s Standby again May take 10 30 seconds before the screen reappears 000 User Switches between the PC users gane HP Links to an HP Web site p hp or Club Compaq Links to Compaq Web site Compaq or Q My Presario 9 Help Opens the Help and Support Center or Pictures Opens an imaging software program Can or Photos be reconfigured Music Opens music software program Can be Ju reconfigured Using the Keyboard 11 Icon Feature Description Video Opens video software program Can be reconfigured Shopping g BE or wu 9 14 Sports or Finance We SD So Connect to a amp or i Internet Goes to popular Web sites Can be Q er 9 Search reconfigured to open a site or software or program Q Chat or E Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator Can be reconfigured Media Operates a disc player controls CD DVD MP3 Open and close disc tray Record Play or pause Stop Skip to the previous track m O01 WD Dp Skip to the next track 12 Getting Started Guide Icon Feature Description VW Ao Volume Volume knob Increases speaker volume Volume knob volume when turned counterclockwise It CEO and Volume maximum sound has been reached oat Volume Up and Down buttons Press the uttons control when turned clockwise and decreases or Volume Up can be turned indefinitely even after Volume Up
99. s you to fit approximately ten times as many songs onto the disc depending on length and format Compressed files can be burned to CD Rs CD RWs DVDs DVD RWs or DVD RWs select models only Compressed files can only be played on PCs CD players or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc mp3 is most commonly supported For file format compatibility check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in Creating jukebox discs on page 70 For more compatibility information see Disc Features and Compatibility Table on page 77 Both Sonic programs create closed session music CDs which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD RW disc but all previously recorded files must be erased first CD R discs cannot be erased IMPORTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Verifying audio disc recorded without errors When copying or burning audio files to CD it is recommended that you use Sonic DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been created without errors This data verification feature is
100. soft continually updates the Windows operating system It is recommended that you check for download and install these updates at least monthly Take advantage of the Automatic Updates feature a convenient way to keep the operating system up to date When you are connected to the Internet Windows Update automatically notifies you through a pop up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available When you see the Windows Update message allow the updates to download to the system If you update the system weekly or at least monthly the time required for download is minimal To configure Automatic Updates Click Start Control Panel Other Control Panel Options and then Automatic Updates In the Automatic Updates window select the desired configuration e Automatic recommended This is the default setting and it allows you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates e Download updates for me but let me choose when to install them e Notify me but don t automatically download or install them The Turn off Automatic Updates option makes the PC more vulnerable and is not recommended Setting Up YourPC 7 8 Getting Started Guide Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you to set the privileges for each user of your PC For example you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access Follow the simple steps in this section
101. sound output for your PC model e Type 6 connectors See Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager on page 37 e Type 6 connectors multistreaming See Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager on page 39 The following diagram shows a typical 7 1 audio installation pp Connecting the PC to a home audio system You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver amplifiers using your existing speakers For example see 2 or 2 1 home stereo installation on page 30 or 5 1 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation on page 31 Y adapter cables Most home receiver amplifiers have RCA type connectors You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver amplifier Y adapter cables have one 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo mini jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end These cables are purchased separately NOTE Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install e 2 2 1 speaker system 1 Y adapter cable e 4 4 1 speaker system 2 Y adapter cables e 5 1 speaker system 3 Y adapter cables e 7 1 speaker system 4 Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a PC typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the PC to the stereo You may also
102. t Recorder 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs Creative SoundBlaster X Fi and then click Smart Recorder The Smart Recorder window displays un rec SMART RECORDER Smart Recorder Tools Description Record Now Configure settings for audio source recording format output location and audio quality on one screen Record Wizard Configure recording settings with the help of a wizard Schedule Set Smart Recorder to automatically record at a time of your choosing My Recordings Access your saved recordings NOTE For additional information on recording refer to the Sound Blaster X Fi documentation Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes The Sound Blaster X Fi sound card has three modes e Audio Creation Mode e Entertainment Mode e Game Mode Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 The main functions such as speaker configuration equalizer and volume control are available in all three modes However each mode optimizes the sound card resources to provide the best audio performance for the activity Select the appropriate mode for what you are doing Modes Functions AudioCreation Audio Creation Mode optimizes the sound card for Mode advanced recording functions Available features e Recording from several audio sources e Applying studio quality effects e Mixer settings e Equalizer settings Entertainment Entertainm
103. t and right 2 e 7 1 audio setup Rear left rear right and side right Line Out _1 lime green e 2 2 1 audio setup Front left and right FlexiJack white for Line In Microphone Digital In Out The FlexiJack supports three functions You must select the or function in the Creative Console Launcher See Configuring the FlexiJack connector on page 46 DIGITAL_IO NOTE For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the documentation that came with your speakers 1 Use the audio connection table above to connect your audio system to the sound card 2 Turn on the PC 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power After connecting the speaker system to the sound card follow the steps below to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi software See Configuring the sound card software on page 46 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 45 46 Getting Started Guide Configuring the sound card software Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers to configure multi channel audio output for PCs NOTE Three modes are available Entertainment Mode is highlighted here For information about other modes see Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes on page 47 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Creative SoundBlaster X Fi and then click Creative Console Launcher The Entertainment Mode windo
104. the recording of information onto a DVD or CD Optical recording uses a laser beam to place information onto the disc thus the term burning Creating Audio and Data Discs 67 68 Getting Started Guide Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW discs must be erased before recording new files CD R DVD R and DVD R discs cannot be erased To erase a rewritable disc in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 2 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click Tools and then Erase Disc Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option and then click the Erase Disc icon Working with Audio CDs Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player and on PCs You can create two main types of music CDs Uncompressed Typical CD format like you would purchase on a commercial CD This type of CD holds 10 to 20 songs depending on their length Uncompressed files can be burned on CD Rs which play in most home and car stereos DVD players and computers or CD RWs which play only in some stereos DVD players and PCs The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in Creating audio CDs on page 70 Compressed Files are burned to a disc using a compressed file format mp3 wma or m4a The smaller file format enable
105. tray close it and click Burn For detailed information about DVD and VCD recording quality and time see Video Quality and Disc Size on page 88 DVD Recording Time on page 89 Creating a Video Project with the Direct to Disc Wizards Sonic MyDVD includes Direct to Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video project A video project is a way to group organize store play and burn related video and still digital files Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC Click Start choose All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home Click the Video button and then Direct to Disc Click DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create The Directto VCD or Direct to DVD Wizard displays Click Edit Style and edit any of the following elements e Background color and graphics on the menus and submenus e Button styles e Background music AON oO e Text format font color and size e Custom styles Alternately you can click No Menus in the Direct to Disc Wizard if you do not want to be able to select from multiple files in the project 6 Type a name for your project in the project name field 7 Click one of the following e Record to DVD or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project Select the device number of copies and write speed e Record to hard disk The video capture is stored by default in the My DVDs folder Clic
106. ty warnings 7 setting up PC 1 settings user defined muvee autoProducer 98 Shuffle shots 98 slideshows in MyDVD 84 smartJoin multiple music files 99 software programs DVDPlay 79 Windows Movie Maker 2 0 80 Sonic Digital Media Plus see Sonic MyDVD Sonic MyDVD default verify data setting 69 71 Direct to Disc Wizards 82 87 editing video files 85 erasing discs 68 online Help 84 verifying data feature 7 video projects 82 quality 88 settings quality 89 speaker systems 19 speakers enable digital audio output 36 39 multichannel audio configuring 35 connecting 21 23 23 28 32 39 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 7 1 style 92 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector SVCD 103 112 Getting Started Guide Title effect 99 Title Credits 93 Title Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 9 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP using 106 updates LightScribe drivers 75 updating system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 Vv VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player 65 verifying copied data setting 7 video adding files to projects 83 allow to repeat 98 capturing 81 83 87 94 DVD recording times 89 editing files MyDVD 85 muvee autoProd
107. ucer 93 projects W background music 85 Web Streaming 102 burning to disc 86 Windows Media Player button styles 85 play music CDs 64 capture length 83 playing video CDs 65 capturing video 83 Windows Movie Maker 2 0 features 80 chapter points 83 Windows update 7 custom styles 85 working in comfort 7 Direct to Disc wizards 87 editing 85 MyDVD 82 scene detection 83 searching for scenes 85 slideshows 84 submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text formatting 85 transition effects 85 user interfaces 82 quality settings MyDVD 89 supported DVD formats 85 volume controls 13 Index 113 599 1 5 8 2 8
108. usic CD project When prompted insert a blank disc DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs CD players or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc mp3 is most commonly supported For file format compatibility check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc Click OK You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help NOTE DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files even the sounds from your operating system If you don t want to display some of these sounds you can select the Options icon wrench In the Options window select Audio and then Quick Find Select Hide Audio Files Shorter Than in seconds type the number of seconds and click OK Working with Data DVDs and CDs Unlike audio CDs and jukebox DVDs data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in multiple sessions Verifying data disc recorded without errors When copying or burning data files to DVD or CD it is recommended that you use Sonic DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been created without errors This data verification feature is enabled by default To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start All Programs Sonic and then DigitalMedia Home 2 Click the Tools menu and then
109. ve up or Move down button to change the order of the muvee files in the list U O e Press the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of the muvee files a e Highlight a muvee file and click the trash can icon to delete the file Select the check box next to Burn source files to disc to create copies of all of the picture and video files used to create the muvee file The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and select the correct format in the window that opens Click Burn Now The muvee Burner window opens Enter a title for your disc under Disc title Select the disc menu theme from the drop down list You can preview the different themes in the window Select the CD or DVD burner drive Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 103 104 Getting Started Guide 10 Select the type of video disc to create DVD VCD or SVCD The window shows the disc capacity disc capacity used and available disc space 11 If you wish to create more than one disc using the same muvee file use these steps e Click Options and then click Number of copies e Select the number of copies to burn and click OK 12 Click Burn Now to begin burning your movie to disc To save the current settings for future use click Burn Later 13 Click OK when the recording is complete Close the muvee Burner window Getting Help Finding O
110. videos for this project they appear along the bottom as a storyboard If you have video files on your hard disk drive you would like to add to this project click Add Files Click one of the four tabs Fades amp Dissolves Filters Text or Themes and backgrounds next to the preview screen Drag and drop any of the effects over scenes or between them for transitions in the storyboard Click OK to save the edits For more information about any of the editing features click Help and then Sonic MyDVD Help from within the Edit window Burning a video project to disc After you are satisfied with the contents and style of your video project you can burn it to a DVD or VCD disc as follows 2 3 Click File Open Project and then select a video project that you created as described in Creating a Video Project on page 82 In the Quality fields set the recording quality and the DVD or VCD type e The quality settings range from HQ the highest quality but uses the most disc space to EP lowest quality but you can fit more files As you select different quality settings the disc space remaining indicator displays how much blank space there is on the disc for this mode e The DVD formats include 2xDVD 8 5GB double layer DVD 4 7GB the default setting DVD RAM 2 6GB and DVD 1 4GB Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive
111. w displays If a different mode displays click the mode button and select Entertainment U Mode Mode 4 Select a speaker setting from the Speakers and Headphones Selection drop down menu Select a speaker configuration from 2 2 1 to 7 1 5 If your speakers support digital audio and you would like to enable digital audio See Configuring the FlexiJack connector on page 46 6 Close the window Now that the sound card software has been configured you need to configure audio output for your media software program The procedure is different for each program See the instructions that came with the media software program Configuring the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions e Digital Input Output e Line In e Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher 1 Connect your audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the sound card white 2 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the Configuring the sound card software section 3 Click the Digital I O button The Digital I O window displays G 4 Under FlexiJack Mode select either Digital I O or Mic In Line In 5 Close the window NOTE If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and want to connect digital speakers as your output device you need a special connector from Creative Recording with the sound card The Sound Blaster X Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smar
112. y See Using Your Docking Bay on page 15 e Memory card Insert the memory card into the memory card reader select models only Digital images you copy or transfer to the PC appear in the My Pictures folder Working with Digital Images 59 A Function screen tabs and different view buttons for images in the work area Click Preferences to customize HP Photosmart Premier settings such as the default location for storing images B Control area Displays controls for the selected function screen C Work area Shows images on the PC D Selection tray 60 Getting Started Guide Using HP Photosmart Premier Use the HP Photosmart Premier software program to manage your photos scanned images and video clips It has all the tools you need for viewing organizing editing printing sharing and protecting digital images To open HP Photosmart Premier Click Start on the taskbar All Programs HP and HP Photosmart Premier The HP Photosmart Premier window opens laix Print crente share Backun E Preferences PHe E My Pictures ma aa a A E image Catalog SelectAll Sort rename esor I el I 2 al schedule nav C Documents and Setings HP_Achinistator iy Dacumertsiny Pictures Ag Selected Click a tab at the top of the application window A to choose the desired function screen as described in the following list View Click this

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