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1. The edit keys Insert Home Page Delete End and Page Down Use these keys to insert and delete text and to quickly move the cursor on the screen The edit keys function differently with some software programs Arrow keys ae EE C GOOD 00000 XC XX CX CX X TT OCON LI I It IL X 20005000000 The arrow keys are controls for moving up down right and left You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation on a Web page in a document or in a game 58 Getting Started features vary by model Numeric keys n EB ee 2200500 2000 0555 coo XXX
2. 206 INA OX wives EE E EE E A E X Getting Started features vary by model Setting Up the Computer purchased your computer If you move please check the voltage requirements A WARNING The power supply is preset for the country region in which you for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet WARNING Please read Safety Information in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system Putting the Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on the computer and to learn about some setup alternatives Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding the computer Placing the computer in the proper location When setting up your new computer place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed Make sure that all connections are secure and that all cabling is out of the way Do not place cabling in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing furniture on it Using surge protection Help protect the monitor computer and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices such as a monitor printer or scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surg
3. 162 Sharing your digital memos c tenet tint Geese wt rti eate Un dete ae ads 162 Transforming your living space into a theater sssssssssss 163 Online Medians fire M 163 Navigating Windows Media uie termes treo Ut quas eut de ues pe tn etes 163 Opening Windows Media Center with a 163 Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center POMONS control cs ac ed RE valo aru equ bn en d alana aa wets 164 Using the Windows Media Center menu 164 Selecting items in Windows Media Center 165 Windows Media Center control 166 Changing Windows Media Center Settings sse 166 Windows Media Center Settings categories 167 Using Windows Media Center power settings 168 Creating Audio and Data Discs ee eee ee eee eee eee e eee eee esos ee ssceesssssss 169 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 0 6 170 Working with Audio CDs etes eiecit Mete eter neta e dn 170 Audio CD iS 171 Before you begin creating discs sc oor o SERE Of est entes 172 Creating audio GOs S nant atcp aaa tuas tri eu AD 172 Credling csv tte idu d ei ES 173
4. Swap Center Subwoofer Output Enable Bass Management Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 79 Microphone Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation Digital Output EH Speakers Loe Line In Potes Recording Volume ks uy a m Uu Playback Volume 0 A SetD Back Panel L R Microphone Effects Default Format 9 Noise Suppression 9 E Front Panel Ke uncon become valid starting from the nat 9 DIGITAL o Cox Line In Digital Input Enables control over volume playback mute recording and multistreaming audio _ nag rere s Ln amp Device advanced Digital Output Speakers a Microphone Line In bee eyv Recording Volume 5 g I ANALOG Playback Volume Set Default Device Back Panel eo Default Format Volume Default Format Front Panel 16 Bits 44100 Hz CD Quality 9 C Select the rate and bit deo to be used when running shared DIGITAL 80 Getting Started features vary by model HDMI Output Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings You can select an environment such as Stone Room or Auditorium Under Equalizer you can either click a preset button s
5. Introducing Your Computer Software 101 Sending and Receiving E Mail E mail enables you to send and receive letters pictures postcards and even music and video clips NOTE E mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment To protect your computer do not open any message that originates from an unfamiliar source or that appears suspect to you Instead delete such messages Your computer comes with an e mail program from Microsoft called Windows Mail select models only You may also use e mail programs from other vendors Some ISPs provide their own e mail programs You use an e mail program to send receive and organize your messages You can organize read and create new messages even when you are offline not connected to the Internet Using Windows Mail To set up Windows Mail you first need some information from your ISP your e mail address user name password the names of your incoming and outgoing e mail servers and perhaps some other details The first time you start Windows Mail make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and follow the wizard to set up your account To add an account in Windows Mail Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Click Tools and then click Accounts Click Add E mail Account and then click Next Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account oO h Using the e mai
6. M jl IL XC XC XT XC XC OG There are special buttons select models only at the top of the keyboard These buttons operate a CD or DVD player control speaker volume connect you to the Internet or provide quick access to specific functions Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to the left side of the main keys some do not have the Internet buttons and some use a different layout on the top right Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Your keyboard may not include some of the buttons listed NOTE The number location and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model Access buttons Icon C EE 2070 i LA ddo e e Feature Sleep User Information Pictures Photos Music Video Internet Description Puts computer into or out of power saving mode It may take 10 30 seconds before screen reappears Switches between computer users Opens Help and Support Center Opens imaging software program Can be reconfigured Opens music software program Can be reconfigured Opens video software program Can be reconfigured Opens an Internet browser Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program 60 Getting Started features vary by model Icon Q EK o The
7. Opens the Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center Video Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center Live TV Displays the full screen view of live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer and resumes playing live TV OK Selects the desired action or window option and acts as the Enter key Aspect Changes the aspect ratio of the display Zooms in on the picture three times then returns to the full screen aspect ratio Slide Show Plays slide show of all the pictures on the hard disk drive CH PG up and down Changes the TV channels or moves pages up and down depending on available options Moves to the next DVD chapter Eject Ejects CD or DVD drive Pause Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs Fast Forward Moves media forward at three speeds Skip Forward Moves media forward 30 seconds in videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Stop Stops the media currently playing Enter Selects the desired action menu or window option NOTE The remote control requires two AA batteries The remote control operates up to 8 meters 26 feet away from the remote sensor Make sure there is nothing blocking the pathway between the remote control and the remote sensor NOTE Make sure you turn off the monitor and turn down or mute the volume for example if you have a scheduled recording in the
8. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the four IEEE physical layer industry standards 802 11n 802 11b 802 11g or 802 1 1a m Bluetooth devices create a personal area network PAN to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras In a PAN each device communicates directly with the other devices and the devices must be relatively close together within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Wireless wide area network WWAN devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere that you have cellular data coverage In a WWAN each mobile device communicates to a public carrier s base station Public carriers install networks of base stations similar to cell phone towers throughout large geographic areas effectively providing coverage across entire states or even entire countries regions For more information about wireless technology go to http www hp com go techcenter wireless Connecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models only You can connect the computer to an 802 1 1n select models only 802 1 1b or 802 1 1g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with the system This device enables you to establish a wireless network using the computer as a wireless access point or you can use the computer as a wireless client Station Mode if you already have a wireless network running You need an existing wir
9. computer m A dial up modem a cable modem or a DSL modem for high speed broadband connections Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware that you may need m Internet service with an ISP m A Web browser Turning On the Computer for the First Time 47 To connect to the Internet 1 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 2 f you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer set it up now by using Easy Internet Services a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar b Click All Programs c Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service NOTE Easy Internet Services provides a list of ISPs however you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this computer To transfer existing accounts follow the instructions provided by the ISP 3 Connect to the Internet You must connect through your ISP Double click the ISP provided icon on the desktop and log in 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet You can use any Web browser most computers have Microsoft Internet Explorer To open Internet Explorer a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar b Click Internet Explorer NOTE If you have questions contact your ISP directly Using the Comput
10. 4 When you find the language you want click Save DVD LANGUAGE Save Subtitle Cancel Title Default Audio track Title Default Title Default Stoj pped 5 To return to the main settings window press the Backspace key on the keyboard or press the Back button on the remote control or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen Changing DVD remote control options To change the DVD remote control options 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center From the Tasks menu click settings In the settings window click DVD In the DVD Settings window click Remote Control Options DVD Language Closed Captioning Remote Control Options 5 After making the changes click Save Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 151 Changing DVD closed captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 From the Tasks menu click settings 3 In the settings window click DVD 4 In the DVD Settings window click Closed Captioning DVD DVD Language Closed Captioning Remote Control Options 5 After making the changes click Save Changing DVD Audio Settings To select DVD audio settings for viewing the DVD 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 From the Tasks menu click settings 3 Click TV 4 Click Au
11. NOTE If a Digital Video Device AutoPlay window appears when you connect the camera click Cancel 2 Connect the 6 pin video camera transfer cable into the camera and then into an open port on the front or back of the computer Most digital video cameras use either the FireWire IEEE 1394 port or the USB port 8 Getting Started features vary by model 3 AFound New Hardware message appears Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to make the necessary settings for the new device When installation is complete a message appears indicating that the camera is ready to use You may need to install driver software for your camera If so Windows displays a message asking if you want to locate and install driver software Insert the driver software CD click Locate and install driver software and then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software Found New Hardware Windows needs to install driver software for your Unknown Device Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device gt Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on 9 Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Cancel If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera C Click
12. Type a word or question what you type automatically appears in the Start Search box As you type the search results appear in the left pane Do one of the following Click a result to open it Click the X to clear the results of the search and return to the main list of programs Click See all results to show the results in a folder for advanced options Click Search the Internet to search the Internet by opening the browser Managing Files 109 Renaming Files file name after the period Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to CAUTION Do not change the file name extension the last three characters of a the computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename and then click it to select it 3 Click Organize and then Rename 4 Type the new name and then press Enter on the keyboard NOTE Another way to rename a file is to right click the file and then click Rename Deleting Files Retrieving CAUTION Do not delete any file that is part of an installed program Doing so can cause the program to become unusable 1 Find the file that you want to delete and then click it to select it 2 Click Organize and then Delete 3 Click Yes to confirm the delete and send the file to the Recycle Bin If you make a mista
13. asf Windows Media file wmv Windows Media Video file NOTE For more information about supported video file types refer to Help and Support Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support Transferring and Recording Video Files Once you capture the video by using video capture and editing software you can use Windows Media Center to find it and add it to the Videos area Recording analog and digital video files Refer to Help and Support for more information about capturing and recording video files from analog and digital video cameras To find information in Help and Support 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 in search words such as recording video 188 Getting Started features vary by model Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center C 10 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center From the Tasks menu click burn cd dvd Insert writable media CD R CD RW DVD R or DVD RW into the drive Select Video DVD and then click Next NOTE If you are using a rewritable disc that contains data you must select Erase Disc to continue Select the Untitled area enter the name of the disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or the remote control and then click Next Use the Backspace key on the keyboard or the Clear button on the remote control to delete lette
14. sound card NOTE For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the documentation that came with your speakers Connecting the speakers Connector o 9 680 2 1 gt e DIGITAL IO Description AD Link for AD Link X Fi I O Console the X Fi console is sold separately Line Out 3 orange or yellow 5 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer 6 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer and rear center 7 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer and side left Line Out 2 black 4 1 5 1 6 1 audio setup Rear left and right 7 audio setup Rear left rear right and side right Line Out 1 lime green 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 function in the Creative Console Launcher See Connecting the FlexiJack connector 36 Getting Started features vary by model To connect the X Fi sound card to your speakers 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card 2 Turn on the computer 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power After connecting the speaker system to the sound card follow the steps in Configuring the FlexiJack connector to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi software Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions m Digital Input Ou
15. 102 Using the e mail program provided by your 102 Software Quick Reference Table tives periere p pterea bee de OR AN PH EHE 103 Managing Files coo sere ear nte a ehe Esa E ve eos saspe uae epe le 107 Organizing Files with Folders ne ettet arte ote ep eet Fel e tatus 107 Creating tini tmd 108 Moving Fils ah EN tate E 108 Finding d su Dr be ent 109 Renaming desc eco cu m E Lm E M Cd iD M M cip 110 se pete dor e n e E rid c e I 110 Retrieving Files from the Recycle eR Terres 110 Copying Files dvo ei vene won ume ameti unio tbid nid ue 111 Using a Printen DEL 111 Using CD and DVD Media Drives sssesssessesossecsoeesssessssosseosseesssesssessse 13 Using Thie C D and DVD Drives 5 scis Vae vete ro wb efc een cie eas 113 Handling CDs and DVDs ioi ER ECTS ten Mon 114 Inserting and removing CDs and e 114 Compatibility Information e ec bodie 115 Disc Features and Compatibility Table ssssssss 116 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 117 Using Blu ray and HD Disc DEIves ciau ior thee tte pnto Har ene euros pe tap tre tiia 118
16. 7 Select your type of speakers from the drop down menv 8 Click OK The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Digital Output Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings You can select an environment such as Stone Room or Auditorium Under Equalizer you can either click a preset button such as Pop or Live or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later eI va Device advanced Digital Output krs um igital L Speal 6a Line In settings w Main Volume m ANALOG r Set Defaut Device pack Panel Sound Effects Default Format 9 Environment lt tvone gt x Erse e 5 Front Panel ta NP SA o TA z 9 Equalizer sione z DIGITAL 4 2 Karaoke a Uwe pv Rock ams J 2 9 J m Speakers Enables you to select the number of speakers view whether the connectors are analog or digital and select the digital audio output and digital audio input devices Only speakers that are currently being used are displayed ele V Device advanced Digital Output n Speskers pt Mene vem settings LS i Main Volume ANALOG tf e SetDefeutDevce pnek pane Room Correction Default Format e Front Panel Optional Speakers Z Subwoofer 9 Ful tange Speakers Front left and right 80 Surround speakers
17. Making a paper disc label What is LightScribe LightScribe is an innovative technology that uses a special disc drive special media CDs or DVDs and label making software to burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs 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 Creating Audio and Data Discs 175 LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things A LightScribe enabled disc drive select models only identified by the LightScribe logo lightScribe Labeling software that supports LightScribe onse tantus A writable LightScribe disc sold separately Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint You may burn data music and videos to the disc before or after labeling the disc See Creating audio CDs and Creating data discs To make a LightScribe label 1 Place the disc into the disc drive with the top of the disc facing down The top is the gold non reflective side of the disc opposite of the side that you record data onto Close the drive Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 4 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click LabelPrint 5 Under Step 1 Selec
18. OVI CSG e ete med ned edes tudo nai eese tas Ee t iq 174 Creating 175 Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology 175 Making a paper disc label ua nash aula deta dU ua t et odes 177 Working with Pictures and Videos ecce eee eee e eee 179 Working with Digital Images 25 ERE aeter ie dn ans 179 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center sssssssss 180 Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center sssssssssse 180 Adding picture files from the hard disk drive 180 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center ssssssssss 181 Viewing pictures as slide Show qe tede lines 182 Viewing a slide show with music ssssssssss 182 Using supported picture file types in Windows Media 183 Editing Pictures Windows Media Genter ice cere rete rope sert Tete 184 Epang Feds eye or canirast evi vue e he ae eel 184 Cropping pictures in Windows Media 184 ROMATING picture Ss ELDER 185 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center ccccccccecesescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeteeeeeenes 186 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media 186 Table of Contents ix Playing
19. Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 149 3 Ifa DVD menu appears use the remote control or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback 4 To stop playing the DVD press Stop on the remote control or move the mouse to display the media controls and then click the Stop button 5 Move the mouse for other icons to appear NOTE To view additional controls click the right mouse button A window pops up displaying additional options such as zoom movie details title menu eject and settings Changing the DVD Settings You can change the DVD settings such as the DVD language closed captioning and remote control options Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 1 From the Tasks menu click settings 2 In the Settings window select DVD 3 Click DVD Language Closed Captioning or Remote Control Options 4 Select the settings and then click Save Changing the DVD movie language To select DVD language settings for subtitles audio track and menu 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 From the Tasks menu click settings DVD and then DVD Language 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard to select or 7 Press OK on the remote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard to scroll through the languages available 150 Getting Started features vary by model
20. avi or mpg or image files such as jpg or gif m Create avi and wmv Windows Media Video files NOTE You may have a software update CD included with your computer 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 Introducing Your Computer Software 105 106 Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files A file is any unit of information that is named and stored on the computer hard disk drive or other electronic storage media such as a CD diskette or even in a digital camera A file can be a document picture music video or other data Almost everything that you do on the computer involves working with files The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives such as diskettes memory cards CDs or DVDs or it can send them to output devices such as a printer Organizing Files with Folders In Windows Vista folders enable you to organize the files on the computer Like paper folders within a filing cabinet folders on the computer provide a way to group related files together A folder can contain any type of file and it can even contain other folders Each file within a folder must have a unique name but two different folders can have files with the same name There are two methods for working with files and folders on the computer m The Computer view enables you to quick
21. 116 118 burning audio and data disc 170 175 buttons keyboard customizing 62 media control or playback 62 Off See turning off computer 44 remote control 88 Index C cable modem using 12 47 97 card reader memory 119 carpal tunnel syndrome 48 CDs erasing rewritable 170 playing 141 change the speed of the cursor 7O CompactFlash media 121 troubleshooting memory card reader 124 CompactFlash Type 122 CompactFlash Type Il 122 Composite video connector 4 6 frontpanel connectors 2 Help amp Tools 40 setting up transferring files 55 turning off 44 connecting devices 10 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 headphones 35 peripherals 2 connection modem 16 wired network 13 Index 207 connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 back panel 7 Composite Video In computer 2 FM In 6 headphones 4 keyboard 4 Microphone In 4 modem 7 monitor 7 mouse 4 printer 5 S video In 5 TV Cable Ant 6 USB 4 5 country region codes 149 Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card audio modes 77 configuring 76 cursor speed 7O customizing keyboard buttons 62 CyberLink LabelPrint creating a LightScribe label 176 features 104 CyberLink Power2Go copying a disc 174 erasing discs 170 features 104 CyberLink PowerDirector creating video disc 173 desktop switching from Windows Media Center 164 devices connecting 10 digital camera connecting 8 10 digital images 179 digital picture 119 179 digital video came
22. 200 upgrading 206 using the magicMoments feature 197 Index 209 network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card NIC 13 Norton Internet Security configuring 100 registering 100 Off button See turning off computer 44 optical drive quick reference 117 Optimization setting 162 167 F panning with the mouse 69 peripherals 2 pictures 179 copying pictures to CD 186 editing 184 printing 184 rotating 185 turning captions on or off 181 types of files it can display 183 viewing 181 viewing a slide show with music 182 viewing pictures as a slide show 182 playing digital music files 138 digital videos 187 DVDs in Windows Media Center 149 music CDs 146 music CDs in Windows Media Center 138 songs 142 playlist creating in Music 143 power connector 4 PowerDirector features 104 printer connecting 10 connector 5 recording videos from digital video camera 173 195 with Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 reduced size MultiMediaCard RSMMC 121 210 Getting Started features vary by model remote control buttons 88 range 90 type of battery to use 90 using 90 remote sensor 91 using 90 repetitive strain injury RSI see Safety amp Comfort Guide rewritable discs erasing 170 Safety amp Comfort Guide 48 safety warnings 48 scanner connecting 10 scrolling with the mouse 68 Secure Digital SD memory card 121 setting up computer 1 settings for sound 166 general 166 Internet connections 166 remote control and remote se
23. CX XC XC XC CX XC XL OCOCOCOC OC OCOXLC OL CC YE L IOO ON LXX LOL XC mmm V Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions m When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator m When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off the numeric keys are directional keys used to move the cursor or play games Keyboard indicators I X X 0000000 JL XC XXL i OOL JOD Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with a name or with an icon for its status Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit numeric keys are locked as number keys and 1 arithmetic functions A Caps Lock When lit alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase Scroll Lock When lit scroll function is locked Using the Keyboard 59 Special keyboard buttons AL JL X XC XC J
24. Configuring the FlexiJack connector 19 Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound connector continued Type3 Type6 TypeS Description FlexiJack blue connects to analog Line In devices or a microphone The FlexiJack supports two functions You must select either the microphone or the Line In function in the Creative Console Launcher See Configuring the FlexiJack connector ei Optical In optical SPDIF input connects recording devices such as a mini disc recorder digital audio tape recorder or external hard disk recorder NI TV2lLdO Optical Out optical SPDIF output connects playback devices such as a mini disc player digital audio tape player or DVD player 1nO 1vOlldO NOTE m 3 has three connectors m 6 has six connectors m Type S has audio card Connecting a Microphone Your computer comes with one microphone connector in the back of the computer Some models have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer Only one microphone connector works at a time and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option the microphone connector in the front of the computer if present is ready to use To use a microphone connected to the front of your computer select models only select the working microphone See Selecting a microphone HP computers support
25. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq sign up for updates and get online If you do not want to set up an Internet connection at this time you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services See Connecting to the Internet 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens Follow the onscreen instructions to set up this tool which protects the computer and your privacy NOTE If you stop the setup procedure when you are ready to finish double click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run the first time wizard Turning On the Computer for the First Time 43 Turning Off the Computer For best results when using Microsoft Windows Vista do not shut down the computer except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons such as to make repairs install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis or change a battery As an alternative to shutting down the computer you can lock it or put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode if it is available You can set the power management timers to put the computer automatically into Sleep or Hibernate mode Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states Sleep mode saves your work to memory so you can resume quickly saves your work to the hard disk and then goes to a reduced power state During Sleep mode the computer hardware light remains on and the computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work where you left off Hibernate mode saves th
26. HD discs DVD RW R Blu ray HD DVD RW R DVD RW R e e e e e e e e e e e e The combination combo drive is available on select models only It combines the functions of two drives into one either a DVD RW R drive DVD writer and a CD RW drive CD writer or a DVD ROM drive and a CD RW drive Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113 Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging a disc follow these guidelines Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on a desk Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc m Store discs at room temperature Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs non standard discs such as heart shaped discs or business card discs may A CAUTION Use only standard shaped circular discs in the drives Using damage the drive To insert a CD or DVD 1 With the computer turned on press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray NOTE On some computers the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer 2 Remove the CD or DVD from its case holding the disc edges or center hole only 3 place the disc in the tray with the label facing up or facing right if the CD drive is vertically positioned in the computer NOTE On a double sided DVD read the text around the center hole to de
27. Software 95 Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in the upper right corner The middle button is either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button depending on the state of the window Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to the taskbar but does not close it To bring the window back up click the taskbar button with the name of the window Maximize Expands the window to the full screen size Hem UM Restore Reduces the window from full screen size so that it covers Down only a portion of the screen Close Closes the window and stops the program or task Resize Resizes a window not available when window is maximized Move your mouse cursor over any window border until the cursor becomes a double headed arrow Click and hold down the left mouse button Drag the border to the left or right to change the width Drag the border up or down to change the height Scroll bar Appears a window when the information does not fit on one screen Clicking and dragging a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up and down Clicking and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen left and right Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source such as a digital camera or a digital video camera to the computer either directly or through a docking station Digital picture files that you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder Digital
28. Using the Memory Card Reader ccce ecce eee ee eee eee Media Insertion Guide set oesogks deett tonii ee pecie prt 120 Understanding the Activity poro tit teque messi to 123 Formating a Memory teen et pte ew E PES 123 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 124 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 125 Connecting ME Dye ite de br dn CE ub eter eet diese uri es 126 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive ote oL e RR adn ee e eerte etus 127 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 128 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive 129 BUT 130 Transferring files to another computer 1 130 Disconriesting Ihe tare UTR ep UM Md aires tes Saha cae 130 Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive sssssssssss 131 Table of Contents vii viii Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 33 USING EI 133 Using Music with Windows Media Center ssssssss 134 Using the music libra sv obey edd ust ac ane eta 135 Adding music to the music D Bes ue ESOS EA 135 Adding musi
29. Videos in Windows Media Center 187 Playing digital Videos MR cm 187 Using supported video file types can ar obe erts ett ere pis 188 Transferring and Recording Video Files sssssssssee 188 Recording analog and digital video files sssssseee 188 Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media 189 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 Basic steps for making a movie ssssssssssssseeeeeneenes 191 Using muvee autoProducer usce te ii 193 Getting ue A On tuc a 193 Capturing video from a digital video camera 195 Adding Videos tert enitn ti de nb etu Epl 196 Adding pictures ainan DTE 198 Adding MUSI coe 199 Selecting the style oam asa ua Tees PERENNI Mu 199 Changing thie semngs esses scatter cits Pile dier ave epa serm es 200 Making the movie ce tt i et bn aera acta 201 Previewing the mota cano soe aieo ee WO i hti odis 202 Modifying the movie petes ed t buta Wate ae Red b eie Ebr 202 Saving the movie project a 204 Recording the movie project see ve Ere t e vrl ivo te lee ore ess 205 Upgrading muvee autoProducer s oen etes dau ede 206 Supported muvee autoProducer output file
30. and highlighting that help you quickly identify the specific images or folders that you want to see You can also perform basic editing functions such as rotating or touching up pictures either from within the Picture Library or during a slide show 162 Getting Started features vary by model Transforming your living space into a theater In the Videos Library you can easily play any of the home movies that have been imported from your video recorder Windows Media Center has builtin support for high definition video Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos Windows Media Center delivers a rich viewing experience with a high quality digital sound system Sit back and enjoy the show Online media Online Media is a link to various media providers where you can find various media offers and services The Online Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft Some of the services that are listed may not be available in certain countries regions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web sites Navigating Windows Media Center Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse You can use either the remote control or the mouse to open and navigate Windows Media Center To use the mouse 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 5 2 Move the mouse over the Windows Media Center Start menu items and click a category to select it
31. autoProducer to control the pan a and zoom motion that is applied to the picture a Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window b Click Manual button to display two overlapping frames over as picture magicspot mm c Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion d When you are done click OK 198 Getting Started features vary by model Adding music To add music files to the movie project as a soundtrack 1 Click the Add music button in the Music area The Add Music window opens 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing music files for the movie m Add up to three music files Select multiple music files by pressing and holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard while selecting the files Click Open to add the music files to the Music area 3 Adjust the order of the music files by dragging and dropping the files NOTE To remove music from the project select it and then click the m trash can icon 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 that you use also affects how muvee autoProducer combines the video picture and music files in the movie project to produce the final movie For example using the Back in Time style results in a movie that is in a scratc
32. blue or the Rear Speaker Out black connector on the back of your computer aC Connect the left and right ends of Y adapter cable into the rear left L and right inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 5 If you have a center subwoofer speaker connect the stereo mini jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone pink connector or the center speaker subwoofer gold connector on the back of your computer 3 6 S T Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 8 7 1 or higher channel system Connect the Y adapter cable to the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if you are not using a subwoofer Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 Turn on the receiver amplifier Select the receiver amplifier input to which the Y adapter cables are connected Turn on the computer 00 After the audio system is connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Configuring Speaker and Sound Options m 3 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m 6 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m Type S audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card Connecting digital audio Select models only If you have a audio card and you are connecting your home stereo AV receiver
33. button on the remote control or with the mouse click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center From the Tasks menu select settings 166 Getting Started features vary by model Select a settings category Select one of the settings listed Then use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions Select Save to save your changes General Startup and Window behavior Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations sounds and background colors when navigating in Windows Media Center Program Library Options to allow programs in the Program Library to control the media experience and access media information in Windows Media Center Also you can hide Internet security warnings Windows Media Center Setup to configure an Internet connection and speakers run Windows Media Center setup again and configure the TV display or monitor Parental Controls to block unwanted TV channels and movie ratings change access code and reset parental controls NOTE The parental controls captions display radio and TV settings listed in Windows Media Center do not apply to computer models that do not include a TV tuner s Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs DVDs and movies from the Internet Optimization to keep the computer running smoothly by performing various
34. clip Click the Auto replace with similar button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with another similar picture or video segment m 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 the selected segment button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice Click the Start recording voiceover button to record your voice over content When you are finished recording click the Stop recording voiceover button You can click the Remove voiceover button to delete voice from a segment of the movie m Click the Undo or Redo button as needed 6 When you are done modifying the movie project click OK to save the changes and close the Tweak muvee window Or To close the Tweak muvee window without saving the changes click Cancel 7 Click the make muvee button to save the changes to the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 203 Saving the movie project After you are satisfied with the look of the movie project you are ready to save the movie as a file on the hard disk drive 1 Click the muveeShare button The Listed muvee Files window opens with all the muvee files listed 2 Remove the check mark next to any muvee files that you do not want to save 3 Edit the muvee files before you save them Click t
35. computers with the multichannel audio speakers option the microphone connector on the front of the computer if it is present is ready to use To use a microphone connected to the front of your computer select models only select the working microphone NOTE If you connect your microphone to the back of your computer you do not need to perform this procedure 1 Right click the white Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar and then click Recording Devices The Sound window opens iu Select the Recording tab Double click Microphone and select the General tab Click the microphone connector that you want to use and then click Apply Click OK h ON Adjusting microphone volume To adjust the volume of the microphone 1 Rightclick the orange Realtek HD Audio Manager Volume icon on the taskbar and then click Audio Devices Click the Recording tab Double click Microphone and then click the General tab Click the microphone connector that you want to use Click the Levels tab Adjust the volume for the microphone by clicking the slider and moving it Click OK and then click OK again N GB WO Configuring audio output You can configure your speaker audio output by using the following software Use the software that applies to your computer model m Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality Speaker Settings Configuration audio card m Realtek HD Audio Manager multistreaming audio m Window
36. connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Line C Sub gold connector to connect Center Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Rear black connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Side gray connector to connect side speakers in an eight speaker system 7 1 S video In connector to connect from a set top box output connector Setting Up the Computer 5 Connector Icon Label Description and function continued Composite Composite Video In connector yellow to connect to e Video a TV settop box Primary left audio input from settop box connector white A N In NOTE Audio can be recorded by using this Audio e Audio 1 In connector which is connected to the L motherboard Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer select models only Primary right audio input from set top box connector red A V In NOTE Audio can be recorded by using this Audio Audio 1 In connector which is connected to the R motherboard Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer select models only TV In TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet TV Cable Ant ip no settop box TV In connector for TV cable or antenna which A
37. document pans To stop panning release the scroll wheel button NOTE Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active Panning does not work with some software programs Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left handed use oO h WON Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab and check Switch primary and secondary buttons Click Apply using the new primary button and then click OK Using the Mouse Changing mouse pointer speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Pointer Options tab oO hh In the Motion area use the slider to adjust the pointer speed You can select other pointer options by placing a check in the check box next to the setting that you want 7 Click Apply and then click OK Changing the double click speed To change the double click speed of the right mouse button Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab In the Double click speed area use the slider
38. e M 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 If you have a center subwoofer speaker 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 computer Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 6 5 1 or higher channel system m 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 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 7 Select the receiver amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into Turn on the computer 9 After the audio system is connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Connecting Speakers or Microphone m 3 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m Type 6 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Type S audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card 7 1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an eight channel 8 7 1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver amplifier T
39. edge holes Receptacle edge holes Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up 4 slot reader location B upper left SM B upper left xD lower left CF I lower left CF II lower left MD D upper right SD D upper right MiniSD D upper right MMC D upper right RSMMC D upper right MMC Plus D upper right MMC Mobile E lower right MS E lower right PRO E lower right PRO Duo E lower right MS Duo Select models only Not available in all countries regions NOTE Some memory cards such as CF Ultra Ill are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with the computer Using the Memory Card Reader 121 2 slot memory card reader select models only A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Card Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Card SmartMedia SM Memory Card xD media IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type media CompactFlash Type Il media Insert the media Facing up gold connector fingers down Facing up gold connector fingers down Facing up gold connector fingers down Facing up gold connector fingers down Facing down gold connector fingers up Facing up gold connector fingers down Receptacle edge holes Receptacle edge holes Recepta
40. hp Or Club Compaq a Or Q B Eo B PX LS or R Qoi Q Q or AR 2 Feature Search E mail HP Club Compaq My Presario Shopping Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Description continued Opens page designed to search the Internet Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program Opens e mail program Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program Links to HP Web site Links to Compaq Web site Goes to a shopping Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to a sports Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to a finance Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to an Internet browser page Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to a search engine Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to chat Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to a entertainment Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Goes to popular Web site Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Opens calculator Can be reconfigured Using the Keyboard 61 Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Eject 1 and A Eject 2 e Rec B Stop Pil Play Pause lt q Prev l Next Cy Volume
41. in a VCR or DVD player The remote control can m Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows d Che v Mute do Ch m Place the computer in and out of sleep mode m Shut down or restart the computer R m Log off from Windows Media Center or switch users lt gt n gt The remote control cannot 56 m Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center 4 a Jo 5 Jo 6 mo m Be used as a VCR DVD player or stereo remote control m Control the video display m Turn on or off a TV that is connected to the computer select models only m Turn on the computer Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 87 Remote Control Buttons Overview 1 On Off Sleep Puts the computer into and out of a power reduced Sleep mode It does not turn the computer off 2 Visualization Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of the music tracks 3 Music Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center 4 Radio Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center Guide Opens the Television Program Guide Recorded TV Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed 7 Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate and select actions within all Windows Media Center windows 8 DVD Menu Opens the Play DVD window in Windows Media Cent
42. many different audio options sound connections and speaker configurations You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems Connect your speaker system to the computer and then configure the audio software for sound output For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer see the setup poster This chapter describes the most typical options Your system may have different components Speakers are included with the monitor select models only or are sold separately NOTE For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the setup poster that came with the computer and the documentation that came with your speakers 20 Getting Started features vary by model Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations Name Headphones 2 stereo 2 4 6 5 1 8 7 1 Home audio system Digital audio Multistreaming audio Speaker system None muted Left speaker right speaker Left speaker right speaker and a subwoofer Two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer Two front speakers two rear speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer Two front speakers two rear speakers two side speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer select models only Home stereo or home theater audio system with passive speakers Digital speakers or digital input connector
43. may be different e 9 c Front Sum Back Sub F G Computer to 5 1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or sound card Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier audio input jacks Subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers left and right Rear speakers left and right Getting Started features vary by model 5 1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six channel 5 1 speaker home audio system to the computer 1 Turn off the computer 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 computer 3 6 S gt NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m S is sound card NOTE Receiver amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround 5 1 Channel inputs 6 Channel inputs CD DVD or DVD In 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 computer x rear
44. may not find any audio files when you click playlists for the first time unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player music libraries When you copy music files using Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player the CD information is copied and displayed in Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media Player music library NOTE You can place all your music files into the Music folder or into other folders on the hard disk drive but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player music library for either program to be able to find and play them Getting Started features vary by model If you insert a music CD when Windows Media Center is not open the AutoPlay window appears and lists various options You can select the Audio CD options by using the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player If you have another program set as the default audio player Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD You can set the AutoPlay defaults in the Control Panel General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Set AutoPlay defaults in Co Changing the visualization settings You can change the visualization settings such as the alchemy bars and waves and battery settings You can also set the visualization options to start visualizations when the music plays at the beginning of the song always or never Click the W
45. model as shown in the installation procedure steps 18 Getting Started features vary by model The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems Sound connector Type3 6 5 A T z lt DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SPDIF OUT Ty e Description Line Side gray connects to side left and right analog speakers in an eightspeaker system 7 1 Line C Sub gold connects to front center subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Rear black connects to rear left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Out lime green connects to front left and right analog speakers Mic pink connects to a microphone 3 also functions as center subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is enabled Line In light blue connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is enabled Digital Audio Out or SPDIF Out orange connects to a digital audio device with digital input such as a home audio receiver amplifier or to digital speakers select models only FlexiJack pink connects to analog Line In devices or a microphone The FlexiJack supports two functions You must select either the microphone or the Line In function in the Creative Console Launcher See
46. on audio system Two front speakers two rear speakers two side speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer select models only See Connecting Headphones Connecting 2 2 1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 2 2 1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4 1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5 1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7 1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting your home stereo system optional Connecting digital audio Configuring multistreaming audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21 Speaker types Speakers may be included with the monitor select models only or are sold separately Refer to the product documentation for your speakers Your computer 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 leftright 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 advanced systems A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds a 1 indicates a subwoofer For example 7 1 channels refers to an eight speak
47. on the back of the computer to record audio only select models only Headphones Out connector green to connect to headphones Microphone In connector pink to connect to a microphone Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 connector to connect to a mouse keyboard digital camera or another device with a USB connector Power connector Mouse connector to connect a mouse Keyboard connector to connect a keyboard 4 Getting Started features vary by model Connector Bs El 2 A OU Icon Label ETHERNET OUT 7 2 Center Rear Side S Video Description and function continued Printer parallel connector to connect a parallel printer select models only Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 connector to connect a mouse keyboard digital camera or another device with a USB connector Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter also called a network interface card or NIC that connects to an Ethernet 10BaseT or Fast Ethernet 100BaseT network hub Connect this adapter on the computer with your local area network LAN hub or any broadband connection The green LED indicates a valid connection Microphone In Mic pink to connect to a microphone also functions as a center subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Audio Line Out green to connect front speakers Audio Line In blue
48. on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window Click the Device Advanced Settings button Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Place a check in the Output Mic In Line In to front panel check box and then click OK Or Place a check in the Output Mic In Line In to rear panel check box and then click OK Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed connected and configured the speakers follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center N O ON OU h Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Windows Media Center Under Tasks click settings General and then click Windows Media Center Setup Click Set Up Your Speakers The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens Click Next Choose the speaker connection type and then click Next Select the number of speakers and then click Next Click Test to test the speakers Click Finish Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Selecting recording devices Type 6 connectors only To select a sound recording device 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Sounds and Audio Devices or Sounds Speech and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens Click the Audio tab Under Sound Recording select a recording device such as Realtek HD Front P
49. open window so that you can switch between programs and the notification area that includes the time A shortcut icon is a small picture that you click to open a folder or start a program One icon on the desktop that performs a special function is for the Recycle Bin which collects files or shortcuts that you delete When you empty the Recycle Bin the files or shortcuts are permanently deleted You can retrieve items from the Recycle Bin until you empty it Introducing Your Computer Software 93 Removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them To delete a desktop icon 1 Rightclick the desktop icon 2 Click Delete The icon is placed in the Recycle Bin Retrieving desktop icons 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop Removing files permanently 1 Rightclick a file and then click Delete 2 Right click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and then click Empty Recycle Bin Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu From the Start menu you can m Open programs or documents m Open the Help and Support Center m Start a search m Open the Control Panel to view or change settings Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs The All Programs menu displays a list of folders organi
50. pdf extension and then click Save Getting Help 39 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer 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 m Press the Help button select models only on your keyboard Or m Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support Using the PC Help amp Tools Folder The PC Help amp Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners such as support information and programs To see the items in the PC Help amp Tools folder Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools Click Hardware Diagnostic Tools to view or use these tools kh ON Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you to do the following m View the computer system information such as memory usage drive capacity and CPU usage m Find alerts about your computer m Show information and run diagnostic tests on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware such as printers monitors speakers and network adapters m Runa computer system test Getting Started features vary by model Using HP Total Care Advisor Software HP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you u
51. remote sensor plugged in and then restart the computer Plug in other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 91 92 Getting Started features vary by model Introducing Your Computer Software The operation of your computer is controlled by two kinds of software m The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer s hardware peripherals and software programs m Software programs that perform specific functions such as word processing The software programs included with the computer may vary by model and by country region Learning More About Software You can find information on using software and on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system in this guide and the onscreen Help For Microsoft Windows Vista you can also open the built in Help and Support Center m Press the Help button labeled with a question mark icon on your keyboard select models only Or m Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support For help with specific software refer to the onscreen Help within the program Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen It includes the taskbar along one edge and shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need The taskbar shows the Windows Start Button a button for each
52. special features and functions of the mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor pointer on the Windows Vista desktop The mouse uses a roller ball or optics a light and sensor to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to move Use the mouse on a flat surface NOTE The optical mouse cannot work on a glass translucent or reflective surface A wireless mouse select models only is an optical mouse that uses a receiver transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate with your computer A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity NOTE The wireless mouse goes into a sleep or suspend mode after 20 minutes of inactivity Click a button on the mouse to wake it Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it Using the Mouse 67 Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top m Click the left mouse button A to position the cursor or select B an item A C m Click the right mouse button C to display a menu of commands for the item you clicked m On select models use the scroll wheel button B in the center for scrolling and panning NOTE Your mouse may look different from the one shown here You see these terms for using the mouse m Click means to press and release the left mouse button once m Double click means to click the left mouse button and then quickly click it again m Right click means to press and release the right
53. tasks on a regularly scheduled basis The Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you determine TV to set up TV signal audio and closed captioning not all channels support closed captioning You can download or edit the Television Program Guide set hard disk drive recorder storage space configure the display and set recording defaults Pictures to set slide show settings Music to select visualizations or song information to display when playing a song DVD to select a language for subtitles audio tracks and menus of your DVDs program the Skip and Replay buttons on the remote control for your DVDs and select closed captioning Library Setup to have Windows Media Center scan specified computer folders for media files Radio to organize or delete preset radio stations Using Windows Media Center 167 To view information for your computer go to the Support Web address that is listed in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide and search for your model s name and number The product model is on the lower front of the computer To find the online documentation for your product search for your model number and then click Manuals NOTE Information and guides are associated with specific computer model numbers Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site Using Windows Media Center power settings When the computer is in Sleep mode it appea
54. the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance and then click System Click Device Manager Click the plus sign 4 next to the camera port If the name of the camera appears the device is ready If the name is not there try the following Click Action and then click Scan for hardware changes Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer and plug it into a different port Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port Setting Up the Computer 9 Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by using USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 ports These peripheral devices include printers scanners video cameras digital photo cameras memory card readers and PDAs personal digital assistants or handheld computers Refer to the documentation that came with your device NOTE Some peripheral devices are not included with the computer NOTE You must use a 6 pin not a 4 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 cable with the 6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 connector on the computer Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy to find safe location It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation This allows easy access to all important computer documents an
55. the speaker documentation Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 8 Plug in the speaker system power 9 Turn on the speaker system 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Configuring Speaker and Sound Options m 3 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m Type 6 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Type 6 multistreaming See Configuring multistreaming audio m Type S audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card The following diagram shows a typical 5 1 audio installation Connecting 7 1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Select models only To connect two front speakers two side speakers two rear speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer for eightchannel 7 1 speaker output 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer 26 Getting Started features vary by model 10 11 For type 6 connectors only connect the side speaker cable to the gray Audio Line Side con
56. via digital out connect the 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo plug to the Digital Audio Out connector on the audio card Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3 5 mm 1 8 inch Y adapter cable to the AV receiver s digital input connector on the AV receiver If the red RCA stereo plug does not work try the white stereo plug Only one of the connectors is needed 2 m gt at To connect digital audio your computer must include a Digital Audio Out connector on either the audio card or the back panel You must connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output To connect digital audio speakers 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the orange Digital Audio Out connector on the back panel of 0814 your computer to the digital input S PDIF on the digital speakers or a digital audio system 3 Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before the speaker system 4 Connect the speaker system to the power 34 Getting Started features vary by model 5 Turn on the speaker system After the speakers are connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors See Configu
57. video pictures from a device button Select From My Camera Device ti Under Import my pictures video select the camera in the drop down list Click Media Screen oO h wns Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 195 7 Click Browse to select a place to save the files and then click OK 8 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 9 Click Done to add the captured video file automatically to the movie project Capturing recorded video from a DV camera For best results when using muvee autoProducer capture only video footage that you are most interested in using in the movie project To capture recorded video to the hard disk drive 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on the computer N Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer s documentation Click the Import Video Pictures from a device button Select From My Camcorder ti Click the Play button to start viewing the video oun fF Oo Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage that you want to use in the movie project 7 Click Stop Capture to stop capturing 8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to capture additional sections of video footage 9 Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file 10 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 11 Click Done to automatically add the captured video files to the movie p
58. 1 Connect the drive to the computer 2 Select your files and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer 4 Select your files and then drag and drop them to the new computer s hard disk drive Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION To avoid hardware damage and data loss always disconnect the HP Media Drive safely when it is not saving or transferring files You can safely remove the drive when it is not active When the amber activity light is blinking the drive is active saving or transferring data Removing the drive while the light is blinking may cause data loss or damaged files 130 Getting Started features vary by model To disconnect the HP Media Drive safely 1 Close all programs that may be accessing the HP Media Drive Make sure that the activity light on the drive is off bottom of the desktop If this icon is hidden click the arrows on the taskbar to 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the E display it The Safely Remove Hardware window opens ba f Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When B Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices USB Mass Storage Device i Q USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device at Port 0001 Hub 0004 Properties Dis
59. 4 VA x a Or 4 ad amp if Mute Description Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays Starts recording to selected media Stops media Plays or pauses media Rewinds media Fastforwards media Volume knob controls speaker volume Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume NOTE The Volume knob can continue to be turned even after maximum volume has been reached Volume Up and Down buttons control speaker volume Press the Volume Up button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume Turns speaker sound on and off 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 go to favorite Web sites If you cannot customize the keyboard buttons using the following procedure see the documentation that came with the keyboard Click Keyboard 62 Getting Started features vary by model Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present 5 Click the Buttons tab and then double click the button that you want to change NOTE You can click the Speed tab to adjust the character repeat delay speed or the cursor blink rate You can also click the Hardware tab and then click the Properties button to view keyboard information 6 For the button configurati
60. Accounts and Family Safety and then click User Accounts 3 Click Manage another account and then click the account you want to change 4 Click Change the account type select the account type you want and then click Change Account Type 132 Getting Started features vary by model Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs This section describes how to play CDs DVDs or VCDs by using Windows Media Center Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs This section also describes using Music and radio and changing DVD and audio settings Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play organize and back up your music files It is designed to work with the Windows Media Player program You can find and play your favorite music files and CDs that you have added to the music library and the Windows Media Player music library In addition you can listen to various Internet radio stations Music music library 3 x n Fai There are several Windows Media Center music menus from which you can choose m Music library m Play all m Radio m Search All these menu options are described in detail in this section Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 133 Using Music with Windows Media Center You can copy digital music files and organize a music library by using music library in the Windows Media Center or by using the Windows Media Player program Music files that are added to music library in the Wi
61. BIOS updates 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the latest updates Guidelines for Installing Sofrware and Hardware Devices After you set up the computer you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices Keep in mind the following important guidelines m Before installation make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program a Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Backup and Restore Center Click Create a restore point or change settings 0 In the System Properties window on the System Protection tab click Create Follow the onscreen instructions The restore point is a snapshot of the computer settings By using System Restore you ensure that you have a stable set of settings to use For information on System Restore go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com worldwide m Choose software that is compatible with the computer check the operating system memory and other requirements listed for the new software m Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer If you need help check the manufacturer s documentation or customer service information 54 Getting Started features vary by model m f you need to restore factory settings after you inst
62. Click Change advanced power settings b Click the plus sign next to Sleep c Click an item and make selections and then click Apply d Click OK 46 Getting Started features vary by model Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the computer Also you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer and doing so may require that you restart the computer after installation Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Restart Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer Connecting to the Internet The computer can connect to the Internet through the telephone modem There are other ways to connect to the Internet that do not use the telephone modem such as a LAN local area network or DSL digital subscriber line Check with your Internet Service Provider ISP for specific information on the connection See About the Internet for more information about using the Internet Refer to the Setting Up the Computer chapter of this guide to make the hardware connections for a modem see Connecting a Modem and for a network see Setting Up a Local Area Network To connect to the Internet you must have m
63. DVD wizard window opens choose the program that you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down the window to see all available programs ga DVD RW Drive E LOGICAL VOLUME ID cu NN e amp DVD RW Drive E Always do this for enhanced DVD movies Run enhanced content E Always do this for Blu ray Disc movies A Run dvd om exe Blu ray Disc movie options cR IU d Play DVD Video using HP DVD Play BD HD DVD movie options General options General options Open folder to view files sing Windows Explorer Open folder to view files sing Windows Explorer Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel 2 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD NOTE To use the DVD Play controls you must use the mouse NOTE The Advanced Access Content System AACS key that DVD Play uses must be updated every seventeen months in order for it to play DVD titles For more information about playing video clips click the Help button in the DVD Play control bar 154 Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the VCD into the 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 se
64. Getting Started 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 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Microsoft and Windows Vista are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries regions HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or e
65. ISC receives ATSC channels Advanced Television System Committee which are over the air digital transmission channels TV In connector for TV cable or antenna which CATV receives CATV Community Antenna Television or cable TV channels 9 TV In connector for TV cable or antenna which receives NTSC channels National Television System T as Committee which are over the air analog transmission channels FM In radio antenna input connector which connects to the FM antenna cable FM Ant Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception Getting Started features vary by model Connector Icon Label LINE Analog Video VGA Monitor DVI digital audio in out DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital Audio Out digital audio in out Description and function continued Modem Line In RJ 11 select models only Plug the modem cable provided in the computer box into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer Plug the other end to the telephone line wall jack connector Analog Video Out S video or composite video connector select models only which connects toa TV VGA Monitor blue display output connector which connects to a VGA monitor You may need to use a VGA to DVI adapter to connect the display t
66. Media Center menu bars When you move the mouse the Windows Media Center menu bars appear These menu bars allow you to access Media controls play fast forward rewind stop and others m The back arrow m Window control icons minimize maximize and close m The Windows Media Center icon that takes you to the main Windows Media Center menu If you use the remote control or if you stop using the mouse after 5 seconds the Windows Media Center menu bars become hidden NOTE You can use the resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side by side with another program 164 Getting Started features vary by model Selecting items in Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control the keyboard or a mouse In the Windows Media Center windows a selected item such as a folder file or menu item is either highlighted or moves to a zoomed out position To select items in Windows Media Center use the mouse the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control and then press the Enter key on the keyboard or the OK button on the remote control to enter your selection If you have media playing such as music or a slide show it appears in an inset window in the lower left corner To switch from watching media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode use the arrow
67. No No Combo CD RW LightScribe DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No BD HD DVD RW R DVD RW R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Using CD and DVD Media Drives 117 Using Blu ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu ray BR and high definition HD disc drive there are three programs that are designed specifically for use with this drive m DVD Play plays Blu ray high definition HD and regular commercial DVD discs m PowerDirector is a video editing program for creating Blu ray or DVD discs m PowerToGo is a Blu ray disc recording burning program for different types of data storage such as video music pictures and other data This program enables you to record data to Blu ray HD DVD and other recordable DVD discs NOTE The BD HD DVD RW R drive does not support recording high definition data to disc For more information about using these programs see Playing DVDs and Creating Audio and Data Discs 118 Getting Started features vary by model 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 from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive The card reade
68. Record button when you find the place in your file you want to add to your video project and then click the Stop button to end the recording d When the Capture File Name window opens type in a name for your captured video file and then click OK Your captured video is added to your video project After you have imported or captured all of your video files click the Edit button Use the editing tools on the left side of the window to edit your video file Click the Produce button Select your settings and then click the arrow button to continue Click the check mark button to begin rendering your video Select a file type such as video file or streaming file and then click the arrow button to continue Select your settings and then click the arrow icon to continue Click the check mark icon to begin rendering your video Click the Create Disc button You can add a style or menu buttons to your video Click the Burn Disc icon and then select your recording options When ready to create the video disc click OK When the recording is complete click OK NOTE For more help using CyberLink PowerDirector click the Help menu and then click PowerDirector Help Creating Audio and Data Discs 173 Copying a disc The following section explains how to make a copy of an existing CD or DVD Copying a disc using two disc drives If you have two disc drives you can copy a CD or DVD directly from one drive to the other To copy a D
69. Started features vary by model Configuring the FlexiJack connector Your audio device may have a FlexiJack connector that supports both microphone and Line input If so you can change the FlexiJack mode if necessary To do this you must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher after you connect the audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card NOTE If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as your output device you need a special connector from Creative 1 Connect your audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card 2 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs Creative and then Creative Console Launcher 3 Click the Jacks button 4 Under FlexiJack Mode select either Digital I O or Mic In Line In z 5 Close the window Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes The Sound Blaster X Fi audio card includes three modes Audio Creation Mode Entertainment Mode and Game Mode The main functions such as speaker configuration equalizer and volume control are available in all three modes However each mode optimizes the audio card resources to provide the best audio performance for different activities Using Audio Creation Mode The Audio Creation Mode enables advanced recording functions Available features Recording from several audio sources Applying studio quality effects m Mixer settings m Equalizer settin
70. To scroll the list of Start menu items move the mouse pointer over the list until an item is selected then continue moving the pointer up or down the list to see the items that are not displayed 3 After you select a menu category scroll the mouse left or right and then click an item to open that window 4 Move the mouse to display the Windows Media Center menu bar and then PHA click the back arrow at the top of the window to go to a previous window 5 Click the Windows Media Center Start icon at the top of the Windows Media Center window to return to the Windows Media Center Start menu Using Windows Media Center 163 Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote control You can use either the remote control or the mouse to open and navigate Windows Media Center To use the remote control 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select a Windows Media Center menu 3 Press the OK button to enter your selection and open that window To scroll the list of Start menu items use the arrow buttons until the item is highlighted and then continue moving the arrow buttons down the list to see the items that are not displayed Press the Back button on the remote control to go to a previous window 5 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control to return to the Windows Media Center Start menu Using the Windows
71. VD by using this method you must have two DVD drives Otherwise use the steps in the next section to copy the DVD To copy a CD or DVD using two disc drives 1 Insert a writable CD or DVD into a disc burning drive Insert the disc that you want to copy into the other disc drive Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 4 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go 5 Click the Copy Disc icon and then click OK 6 Ensure that the correct disc drives are selected 7 Click the Copy button NOTE For more help using CyberLink Power2Go click the Help icon in the program 5 Copying a disc using one disc drive If you have only one disc drive CyberLink Power2Go stores an image file of the disc temporarily on the computer hard disk drive Use these steps to copy a CD or DVD using one disc drive 1 Insert the disc that you want to copy into the disc burning drive NOTE If a CD playing program opens automatically close it before going to step 2 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 3 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go 4 Click the Copy Disc icon and then click OK 5 Select the burn options and then click the Copy button Power2Go creat
72. about selecting a slower recording speed f you change the write speed of the recording run a Write Simulation test to verify that the burner can burn to the disc at the selected speed without causing recording errors m You can select the Enable buffer underrun protection option when burning a disc to ensure that data is written to disc without interruption An interruption in data can result in an unusable disc m You can select the Verify recorded data option to compare recorded data to the source data to ensure accurate burning 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 171 Before you begin creating discs Save all work and close all open programs Turn off the screen saver Creating audio CDs This section provides instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players To create an audio CD Uu 8 9 Insert a writable CD into the disc burning drive CD R discs play in most home and car stereos DVD players and computers CD RW discs play only in some stereos DVD players and computers Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go Se
73. all a program that is incompatible a b c d e Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Help and Support Click Recover factory settings Choose an option and then follow the onscreen instructions m For antivirus software uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program NOTE Use only licensed original software Installing copied software may be illegal or it may result in an unstable installation or infect the computer with a virus Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer You can copy files from the old computer to a new computer by using media such as CDs or DVDs memory sticks or personal media drives You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books by using Windows Easy Transfer software which is included with Microsoft Windows Vista To transfer your files and settings A QON Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Help and Support Type transfer files into the Search Help box Click the overview article Transfer files and settings from another computer This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new computer Click Windows Easy Transfer Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to transfer your files from an old computer to a new on
74. an be played The country region number is usually placed over a world globe that is printed on the DVD packaging and disc DVDs without country region codes play on any player or drive in any country region 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 WARNING You can change countries regions only five times before the Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Select models only Watching DVDs in Windows Media Center allows you to control the playback with the remote control If you play the DVD in another program outside of Windows Media Center you will not be able to use the remote control 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 Insert the DVD into the drive If you have other media playing Windows Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD Select HP DVD Play If you don t select an option the DVD automatically plays in full screen mode after a few seconds NOTE To view more information about a DVD that you are watching such as the DVD title chapter title genre parental rating length and current position press the i More information button on the remote control Or If the DVD is already in the drive select HP DVD Play The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode TV Movies HP DVD Play
75. ard typewriter Using the Keyboard 57 Function keys torrera The function keys located above the main keys are labeled F1 through F12 Most function key operations vary by software program F1 and are available at all times m Pressing Fl opens a Help window for the software program being used m Pressing F3 opens a search window Edit keys pc c C CXCXCXCO 060600 COXCOXCXc OOO LC OCOCOCOCL XC XL EC C C C LT I mim m IBBBBBEEESBEEBBS II EH C X XC XC XL XL LL EH
76. are Blu ray disc drives are required to play Blu ray discs Blu ray disc drives can read Blu ray discs and record to Blu ray discs HD disc drives are capable of playing HD discs but not recording HD data to disc The 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 Using CD and DVD Media Drives 115 Disc Features and Compatibility Table Can be Plays in Plays in recorded Plays in home or car home DVD Disc File type onto computer 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 Blu ray DVD Data Yes Yes No Varies by model Movie Yes Yes No Varies by model HD DVD Data No Yes No Varies by model Movie No Yes No Varies by model VCD DVD movie No Yes No Varies by model NOTE Some computers come with the double layer DVD Wri
77. are sold separately For details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer see the setup poster For details about connecting multichannel speakers see Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE Speakers may be passive no power button or power or active power button or power cord Your computer supports only active powered speaker systems the speaker system must have its own power cord A stereo speaker set is a left right two channel speaker system A multichannel audio speaker system is a system with more than two channels and it may include a subwoofer For example a 5 1 channel speaker system referred to as six speaker mode uses two front speakers leftright two rear speakers leftright a center speaker and a subwoofer If your computer has multichannel audio speaker capacity select models only you can connect four channels for four speaker output or six channels for 5 1 speaker output Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer m Three connectors Realtek Audio Six connectors Realtek Audio m Audio sound card Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and X Fi Fatality or Analog Devices Inc ADI J Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connector select models only See Connecting Speakers or Microphone for more information about connecting your speaker system and then configure the audio software for sound output as described in th
78. are sold separately for some models m Set up your Music Picture and Video Libraries Set up Windows Media Center to scan your Music Picture and Video folders for new media files Windows Media Center can then automatically add these files to your media libraries You can have Windows Media Center scan other folders or stop scanning a folder Using Windows Media Center 159 Windows Media Center Start Menu D f Windo s Media Center L 8 jer Pictures Videos picture library play a video library im D ie VA r elo G Open the Windows Media Center Start menu Go back one screen Minimize the Windows Media Center window Resize the Windows Media Center window Close the Windows Media Center window Use arrow keys to scroll up and down left and right through the submenu items Use media playback controls Play Stop Pause Skip Fastforward Replay Rewind Record Volume Up Down Mute and Channel Up Down Windows Media Center Start menu items HD DVD Play or Play DVD See Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Online Media Get access to various photo video radio TV and various media providers Pictures Videos View digital pictures play a slide show or print photos Watch home videos See Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player 160 Getting Started features vary by model m Music Play music files or mus
79. asks settings 2 From the Tasks menu click settings 3 Click Library Setup 4 Click Add folder to watch and then click Next Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 135 5 Click Add folders on this computer and then click Next Select folders that contain media Common Files Adobe 6 Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard or the remote control to select a location When you find the folder that contains the music folder select it by making sure an arrow appears next to the folder Repeat this step to add additional folders click Next and then click Finish 7 Click OK Adding music files from a CD To add the CD tracks to the Windows Media Center music library 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 Click Music 3 Click music library 4 Insert a CD into the CD drive 5 Select albums 6 Select the album CD you want to add to the music library 7 Click Copy CD The first time that you copy a music CD you must select the copy protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions 8 After selecting the choices for copy options in the next few windows click Next 9 Click Yes to begin copying tracks to the music library This process may take several minutes depending on the length of the music tracks 10 Click OK NOTE You can select Play Album Add to Queue Burn CD DVD Edit Info and Delete in the album details window from any of these options
80. au eost re bete xvn ese dela Tbe RR TE 62 Keyboard oaasts atii e ten 63 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard 64 Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard 64 Using the Mouse 7 Using the Mouse EH P COMER RN UE 68 Scrolling PES EI TOLL 68 bu Pb tis ie ere ae 69 enlace 69 Changing Mouse SEHINGS atento rito Rb e PAPE etme tus tube cda 69 Switching mouse button Tubcliols ient te bb i od tere earns 69 Changing mouse pointer speed 70 Changing the double click speed ene 70 Turning on the GliekLock option o ose E I PR ot eoo tque ovdi ede boa 70 Changing the scroll wheel speed Juice or rr 71 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting 71 Table of Contents v vi Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 73 Adjusting speaker volimec iode toot 74 Selecting a microphone escas ea ae ee e oru EU 75 Configuring audio c cra red Goes usta Ss ae Glad 75 Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio 76 Configuring the F
81. avigate through the movie Click the Take a Snapshot button to save the current frame as a picture file jpeg bmp or gif format Click the Go to the source of the segment button to open the magicSpot window For more information about using magicMoments see Adding videos Click the Full screen preview button to view the movie in the fullscreen mode Click the Audio mix button to adjust sound levels for the movie Modifying the movie After you have created the movie muvee autoProducer enables you to make some quick final changes to the project before you save it You can also have muvee autoProducer replace pictures or videos with other similar or contrasting ones Alternatively you can manually choose the replacement shots To modify a movie 2 3 Click the tweak muvee button The Tweak muvee window opens eA Mo Click the Start Playback button The movie starts playing Click the Pause Playback button to stop the movie at any time You can also click on the seek bar or drag the slider to move to a particular point in the movie 202 Getting Started features vary by model 5 Use the controls in the Tweak muvee window to modify the movie project NOTE In the Tweak muvee window you can replace a video segment only with another video segment from the original footage likewise you can replace pictures only with other pictures You cannot expand the duration of the selected clip or the replacement
82. bum title as well as by genre composer or year Windows Media Center automatically downloads thumbnails of album art giving you a very visual way to find the albums that you want to hear You can shuffle and repeat your music create playlists apply visualizations and burn playlists to CD or DVD with the push of a button You can also start a picture slide show directly from your music library when you are selecting or playing your music If you subscribe to music services you can now add this option directly to the Start menu next to the Music Library It is easy to search for and add music to your library from another Windows based computer in your home Playing Internet radio Windows Media Center can also play Internet radio You can access various Internet radio Web sites Sharing your digital memories With Windows Media Center you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer or the television in the living room The Play All option on the Start menu enables a full slide show of photos at the click of a button and you can even enjoy the slide show with music from your music collection for a truly memorable experience If you want to create a slide show with a soundtrack you can easily create a playlist of photos and music to burn to DVD In the Picture Library you can navigate easily through your photos by folder or by the date on which they were taken with thumbnails
83. button once To select an item click it To select sequential items in a list or group click the first item in the list and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the last item To select non sequential items click the first item and then press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you click the additional items You can switch the function of the left and right buttons for left handed use See Changing Mouse Settings Scrolling Click the left mouse button to place the cursor in a document and then scroll toward the beginning of the document roll the scroll wheel button up away from you m scroll toward the end of the document roll the scroll wheel button down toward you 68 Getting Started features vary by model Autoscrolling 2 3 Place the cursor anywhere in the document and then press the scroll wheel button once An autoscroll icon appears Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll The farther you move the mouse from the starting point the faster the document scrolls To stop autoscrolling press the scroll wheel button again NOTE Autoscrolling does not work with some software programs Panning 2 3 Place the cursor anywhere in the document and then press and hold down the scroll wheel button Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan The farther that you move the mouse from the starting point the faster the
84. buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it and then press the OK button on the remote control or the Enter key on the keyboard Inset window Full screen mode Using Windows Media Center 165 Windows Media Center control menu To access the control menu in Windows Media Center move the mouse to display the menu bars Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 From the Tasks menu click shutdown to open the window with the menu rz items that are listed in the following table Use the arrow keys on the remote control or the keyboard to scroll to the right or left of the screen to select the other options Icon Action Closes Windows Media Center Logs off and ends your Windows Media Center session and switches users Shuts down the computer D EB Restarts the computer ale E Puts the computer in a power reduced or Sleep mode Puts the computer in Media Only mode which gives you access to Windows Media Center but not to the rest of the computer NOTE This option is listed in the Tasks menu E a Changing Windows Media Center Settings In the Windows Media Center settings window you can change settings for viewing your pictures and slide shows and for controlling sound and the display of all of the Windows Media Center windows To change your Windows Media Center settings Press the Windows Media Center Start
85. by clicking any album 136 Getting Started features vary by model Deleting music files from the music library 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Music Click music library Click albums Select the album that you would like to delete and then click Delete Click Yes when the Confirm Delete window is displayed Cou h O NOTE To delete individual songs click songs right click a song and then click Delete Using supported music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in Music Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information about supported file types File extension File type cda Audio CDs Windows audio file mp3 m3u MP3 audio file wmx Windows Media Audio file NOTE Only supported audio file types are displayed in the Music window Unsupported file types do not display or play Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 137 Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center 138 To open Windows Media Center select Music by scrolling up or down in the Windows Media Center window and then by clicking music library You will find a few music albums and tracks listed in the Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player music library To play music click one or more songs and then click play You can also click play all to hear all of the tracks that are stored in Music NOTE You
86. c files from the hard disk drive 135 Adding music files from a cosa bote emotions 136 Deleting music files from the music library sssssee 137 Using supported music file types 137 Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center ssssm 138 Changing the visualization seitiic oan o e de ein adt estie stus 139 Playing an album in Windows Media 140 Playing a song in Windows Media Center ssssss 140 Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center ssssssss 141 Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center 141 Using album details uox oett D ee er ee t Rot pb ie ERN 141 Using Search in Windows Media Center 142 Searching for music tracks and files bla etg 142 Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center ssssss 143 Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media 144 Listening to Online Radio SIGHOTS o haa eet aed ite t reboot bs uta 146 Plaine cr cessum etes Paper deter etaed ide rue UE 146 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 147 Playing DVDS enan A otesd naviter vite tese eruit EA Ee 147 Using Windows Media Center to play 0 148 Troubleshooting poor playback when playin
87. cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards or media to store digital picture files You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader select models only 96 Getting Started features vary by model About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the Internet including how to use a Web browser and electronic mail e mail Use the Internet to search for information or services on the Web or to retrieve read or send e mail messages The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines digital services or cable lines Each Internet computer is independent and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet To connect your computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there you need an Internet Service Provider ISP ISPs are businesses that give you access to the Internet and most of them provide e mail service ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for their services When your computer connects to the Internet it is actually communicating with the Internet computer belonging to the ISP The ISP verifies your account and then provides you access to the Internet You use a Web browser program to search for and display Web site information Some ISPs allow you to choose a browser program while others provide thei
88. cle edge holes 2 slot reader location A F upper sp A A A A F upper A G lower G lower G lower NOTE Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time Only the first one that is inserted is recognized by the memory card reader 122 Getting Started features vary by model Understanding the Activity Light The memory card reader activity light is off when there are no media cards plugged into the slots The light turns on when a media card is inserted into a slot The light blinks when data is being transferred between the card and the computer Formatting a Memory Card If you have not used the memory card before or if the card has become corrupted you may need to format the card before using it NOTE Some memory cards have a lock position To view or edit your picture files make sure that the memory card is in the unlocked position N 0n hb O M Format the memory card in your digital camera Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place The activity light on the memory card reader lights and the computer automatically detects the media Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer In the Devices with Removable Storage area right click the correct memory card icon Select Format and then type a label name i
89. cond of a selected scene 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 you can decide at that time whether to include it in the final version of the movie For best results when using the magicMoments feature 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 the movie It is recommended that you select only a few scenes When you are done marking scenes click OK The window closes Note that the video clip is marked on the lower left side Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 197 Adding pictures To add still image picture files to the movie project 1 Click the Add pictures button in the Video Pictures area The Add Pictures window opens 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing stil image files for the movie m Add up to 50 picture files m Select multiple picture files by pressing and holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you select the files Click Open to add pictures to the Video Pictures area 3 Adjust the order of the picture files by dragging and dropping them NOTE To remove a picture from the project select it and then click the m trash can icon Click the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate a picture a 5 You can use magicSpot feature in muvee
90. d files 10 Getting Started features vary by model Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista To change the screen resolution by using Vista 1 2 3 4 5 6 Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click Personalize Click Display Settings If necessary select the monitor and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Resolution Click Apply Click Yes if it is present Click OK NOTE You can connect more than one display device CRT monitor flat panel monitor TV and so on to the computer at a time select models only You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt F5 Each time you press Alt F5 the computer desktop appears on the next device If pressing Alt F5 does not work restart the computer and try again Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel To change the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel hON Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click NVIDIA Control Panel Select Standard or Advanced and then click OK Under Display click Change resolution If necessary select the display and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Display resolution Click Apply and then click Yes if you want to apply that resolution Or Click No and change the resolution by using the slider under Display resolution again click Apply and then c
91. dio The TV Audio window opens TV AUDIO 5 Select the speaker and sound options Select the speaker output and the channel mode if applicable Click Save 152 Getting Started features vary by model Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player The computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies 1 Insert the DVD movie into the drive m When the AutoPlay window opens select Windows Media Player from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player Or m If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 2 To play the DVD click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar and then click the Play button You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models only For more information on using Windows Media Player click the drop down arrow on the Player taskbar and then click Help 3 In the List pane click a DVD title or chapter name You can double click a chapter to begin playing the movie at that point You can also right click a chapter and click Find DVD Info to find online information about the movie Using DVD Play to Play DVDs Videos High Definition DVDs and Blu ray DVDs Depending on the type of DVD drive that is included with the computer you can play DVDs HD DVDs or Blu ray discs The front of the drive is labeled wi
92. disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 Click Pictures Videos Click picture library oe 4 Press Ctrl D on the keyboard or the i More information button on the remote control and then click Library Setup 5 Click Add folder to watch and then click Next 6 Click Add folders on this computer and then click Next 7 Place a check mark next to the folders that you want Windows Media Center to check and then click Next 8 Click Finish 180 Getting Started features vary by model Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center After you organize your pictures in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer open Windows Media Center to view them 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select a folder tags or date taken The window shows a small picture image thumbnail of each photo Select date taken to view each photo with the date it was taken Select folders if you have organized your pictures into folders Each folder icon displays a thumbnail of photos The pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move through the picture files and folder files and select a picture Press the Enter key on the keyboard to select a picture or folder to view The selected p
93. documentation on the HP Support Web site at http www hp com support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 125 Connecting the Drive The HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive by using an internal USB connector The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the computer This is sometimes referred to as warm swappable CN c The drive turns on when it is plugged into an active USB port If the computer 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 computer is turned off the drive automatically turns off When the computer is in sleep mode a reduced power state the drive remains turned on bay or connected to a USB port on the computer This can cause both damage WARNING Do not move the computer with the HP Media Drive inserted in the to the drive and data loss 126 Getting Started features vary by model Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 1 Turn on the computer 2 Inthe horizontal position insert the drive with the HP logo facing up and the HP product name right reading In the vertical position
94. dows software programs It is possible to browse through your pictures watch videos and play music while using other Windows programs With Windows Media Center you can m Play back your digital videos m View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show with music m Easily print your photos m Browse select and play music CD files with full screen visualizations m Record CD tracks to your media library m Play DVD movies Resume playing your DVDs where you left off NOTE If your computer came with a rewritable DVD drive the drive is able to read and record to DVD R RW media m Listen to Internet radio stations Access streaming music and video subscription services Some music and video subscription services may not be available in all countries regions Using Windows Media Center 161 m Open specific windows in Windows Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control wm Easily back up your media files to CD DVD or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive sold separately m Use the Optimization setting to keep the computer running smoothly m Use Sleep mode to save power when the computer is not in use Then you can display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button The right music for the moment In the Music section you can quickly browse the entire music library by artist song or al
95. e Turning On the Computer for the First Time 55 56 Getting Started features vary by model Using the Keyboard IMPORTANT Please see the documentation that came with the keyboard for additional information about using the keyboard customizing keyboard buttons and using any special keyboard keys You may need to install keyboard software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the keyboard Your computer may include either a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard Using the keyboard is the primary way that you enter text and commands for the computer A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer A wireless keyboard select models only uses a receiver transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate with the computer A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity Identifying Keyboard Features The keyboard contains an arrangement of standard keys indicator lights and special buttons select models only Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations that follow Alphanumeric keys C tt tt 080809 1 LW MT E E zal LL The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a stand
96. e Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Type S audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card following diagram shows a typical 4 1 audio installation i E S Oo 24 Getting Started features vary by model Connecting 5 1 Five 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 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 S gt NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound card Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer d rear i M For type 3 connector systems 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 computer D i For type 3 connector systems 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
97. e all available programs 2 Use the controls in the VCD program to play the VCD Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player To play VCDs with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the VCD into the DVD or CD drive 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player and then click OK Or If the program doesn t open click the Windows Start Button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 3 To play the VCD click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar and then click Play VCD You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models only For more information on using Windows Media Player click the drop down arrow on the Windows Media Player taskbar and then click Help 4 In the List pane double click a VCD chapter to start playing VCD at that point Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 155 156 Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Microsoft Windows Media Center lets you do amazing things with your computer With a full range of easy to use digital entertainment features you can experience movies music and photos like never before Windows Media Center is simple and convenient to use You can easily find and choose your media You can play movies listen to music and view photos with a single remote control select models only Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to
98. e protection or an uninterruptible power supply UPS Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into the system Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well Use those if the computer has a television tuner installed Setting Up the Computer 1 Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability Use a power strip whose manvfacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails Connecting to the computer Connect the main hardware devices such as the monitor keyboard and mouse to the back of the computer Other peripheral devices such as a printer scanner or camera also plug into connectors on the back of the computer Some computers also have connectors on the front of the computer The following table shows some but not all connectors NOTE The location availability and number of connectors on the computer may vary Connector Icon Label Description and function Mouse PS 2 connector Keyboard PS 2 connector Universal Serial Bus USB for mouse keyboard digital cameras or other devices with USB connectors Printer parallel g e 6000050050000 Serial port for some digital cameras or other s
99. e queve list Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center 1 2 From Windows Media Center click Music and then click music library Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard or the mouse to select an album and then press OK on the remote control Press the Enter key on the keyboard or click the album to select the album and see the album details Using album details In the album details window you can select from Play to play the album Add to Queue to add to a queue list Burn burn the tracks on a CD or a DVD s Edit to edit the information of the album Delete to delete the album Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 141 1 Click Play Album to play the album from the album details window 2 The now playing window opens and the album starts playing 3 Inthe now playing window you can also select s View Queue to view an ordered list of all tracks that will be played on the album Visualize to view a moving picture while listening to a song Play Slide Show to play slide show while the album is playing Shuffle to rearrange the play order Repeat to play the album again Buy Music to connect to the Internet find CD information and buy music CDs Togo back to Windows Media Center press Start on the remote control or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen To return to the previous window press the Back button on the remote co
100. e system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware Some computers also have a reduced power state called Away mode Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio but otherwise keeps the computer operational During Away mode the computer can perform tasks such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a remote location Using Shut Down For best results when using Windows Vista turn off the computer without pressing any buttons on the computer chassis NOTE For information on the Windows Start Button see Using the Windows Start Button Menu 1 Close any open software programs by clicking the X at the upper right corner of each program window Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button Click Shut Down 5 Turn off the monitor A O N To turn on the computer after a shut down 1 Press the power button on the monitor 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer 44 Getting Started features vary by model Using Lock If you lock the computer only you or the administrator can log on to it 1 Click the Windows Start Button the taskbar 2 Click the Lock button 3 To unlock this computer you must enter your password Using Sleep mode When the computer is in Sleep mode it goes into a reduced power state The monitor is blank as if it were turned off By usi
101. e to continue to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created information For more help using CyberLink LabelPrint click the Help icon to open the Help 2 Making a paper disc label The following section provides instructions for creating a paper label for the disc To create a LightScribe label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology 1 Load the printer with adhesive label paper You can purchase label paper at most office supply stores 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 3 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click LabelPrint 4 Under Step 1 Select the type of label you want to print select one of following Front Cover paper insert label Back of Front Cover paper insert label Disc Inlay paper insert label 5 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue e 6 Under Step 2 Edit titles and other information design the disc label in a disc title author and date b Type in song titles artist author and time size of the files Click the Import icon to import information 2 gt MA Creating Audio and Data Discs 177 7 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue 8 Under Step 3 Select the label s layout and background a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows unde
102. ect a digital image source such as a digital photo or video camera directly to the computer or through a docking station Most digital picture files that you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder NOTE When transferring pictures from a digital photo camera to the computer set the camera s USB setting to disk drive instead of digital camera Windows Vista detects the external device and opens a message asking if you want to view the images You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards that are used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader select models only Working with Pictures and Videos 179 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center With Windows Media Center you can view sort edit print and create a CD or DVD of the pictures from the folders that you create in the Pictures directory in Windows Explorer Pictures is a folder on the hard disk drive in the Documents window and it is also a Windows Media Center menu item that enables you to view and search for the digital images by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse The Pictures Videos menu in Windows Media Center provides all the tools that you need for viewing organizing editing printing sharing and protecting the digital images Pictures Videos picture library p 6 Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard
103. een created without errors Record movie files to create VCDs and DVDs that you can play on some DVD players Copy and share video files Capture video files Edit video files Burn a label directly onto LightScribe enabled CDs DVDs and mini discs by using LightScribe technology Burn a label directly onto the disc s label side by using Labelflash technology Print labels to attach directly onto a disc Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your desktop Comparison shop using the convenient shopping search engine Get HP software and driver updates Get important messages from HP Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools 104 Getting Started features vary by model With this program You can continued Backup My PC m Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on select models only your computer NOTE This software is included with the Personal Media Drive only Microsoft Windows m Import audio video and other media files from videotape audiotape Web Movie Maker cameras or television broadcasts select models only m Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with a wmv extension m Edit and preview files m Send a movie in an e mail or upload it to a Web server m Add music files mp3 m Import audio files such as mp3 asf or wma video files such as wmv asf
104. electronic photo albums m Edit your photos crop resize flip rotate make black and white change the contrast and more To open this program click the Windows Start Button 5 All Programs and then click HP Photosmart Essential Rhapsody m Play music CDs mp3s and other audio files peipei mages any m Record music files m Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the computer m Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening Introducing Your Computer Software 103 With this program muvee autoProducer select models only Ke CyberLink Power2Go select models only CyberLink PowerDirector select models only CyberLink LabelPrint select models only mi Pd HP Total Care Advisor select models only You can continued Add your own style to your movies with music pictures titles scene transitions and captions Edit your home movies Save and burn multiple movie files to DVD Use the magicSpot feature to control the motion effects applied to your pictures Record data and music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the computer Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection or from 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 computer Copy video files Verify that the disc has b
105. eless LAN with an Internet connection consult your Internet Service Provider for further information An external antenna is supplied with the system you must connect it to the 802 11 module to increase the range and sensitivity of the radio 14 Getting Started features vary by model To connect the wireless LAN antenna Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the computer For the best wireless performance place the antenna on the computer or in an elevated and open area NOTE The appearance of your wireless antenna moy vary Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your wireless network verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Type Device Manager into the Start Search box and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window Click Network adapters Your WLAN device should be listed here The WLAN device may include the term wireless wireless LAN or 802 11 NOTE If no WLAN device is listed either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device or the driver for the device is not properly installed Click the Windows Start Button o on the taskbar Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window Click Connect to a network and then
106. enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience Windows Media Center is optimized for widescreen and high definition displays With the new onscreen layout of your photos music and videos you can now see up to three times more content on a widescreen display than with previous versions of Windows Media Center TV Movies recorded tv FLU Using Windows Media Center 157 Setting Up Windows Media Center The first time that you start Windows Media Center on the computer a Windows Media Center setup wizard opens You must complete each step in the setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Windows Media Center The Windows Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to complete If there are steps that you still need to complete you can go to the Settings menu to do so See Completing the setup wizard NOTE For more information about setting up the computer refer to the setup instructions that came with the computer Completing the setup wizard If you did not complete the Windows Media Center setup wizard steps the first time through you can complete or change your selections by using the following procedure You need to complete all of the required setup steps to access all of the Windows Media Center features 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control or with the mouse click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 Sc
107. er mode and uses two front speakers left right two side speakers leftright two rear speakers left right a center speaker and a subwoofer Connecting 2 2 1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect simple left right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two channel 2 1 speaker output 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 S NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound card 3 Connect the cable to the audio system For 2 1 speakers that were shipped with your computer select models only connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer 4 Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation 22 Getting Started features vary by model 5 Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system 6 Plug in the speaker system power 7 Turn on the speaker system Step 8 is optional for a two speaker setup 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Connecting Speakers or Microphone m 3 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m Type 6 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Type S audio card See Using the Creat
108. er or opens the main menu of a DVD movie if available 9 Back Returns to the previous window within Windows Media Center 10 More Info Displays available information about a selected media file and displays other menus 11 Start Opens the Windows Media Center main menu 12 Volume Increases and decreases 7 volume 13 Mute Turns computer sound off The word Mute is displayed when Mute is turned on 14 Record Records a selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive 15 Play Plays the selected media 16 Rewind Moves the media backward at three speeds 17 Skip Backward Moves media backward 7 seconds or to the beginning of a music track or a DVD chapter 88 Getting Started features vary by model oe 0 1 2 abc 3 def M GO 4 ghi JO 5 JO 6 mno 7 s tuv QOG oe UJ 9 wxyz NS 32 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 O to 9 4 Enters text and numbers into a Windows Media Center search or text box Each time you press a number button a different character appears Press the Enter button to select a character Clear Deletes the last character entered LED Activity indicator light The LED tells you that the remote control is emitting a signal when you press a button Print Prints an item in Windows Media Center Picture
109. er with Safety and Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Before you begin using the computer arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity Refer to the Safety amp Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information m Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs click User Guides and then click Safety amp Comfort Guide Or m http www hp com ergo into the Web browser address box and then press Enter on the keyboard 48 Getting Started features vary by model Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of the computer For example you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts m Administrator Is allowed to change account types for other users change passwords change system wide settings access all files on the computer and install software and drivers that are compatible with Windows Vista m Limited Standard User Is not allowed to change other user settings or passwords A Limited account may not be able to install or run some software 15 allowed to change the limited account picture and
110. erial devices Serial Q 22222 2 Getting Started features vary by model Connector Icon Label 84 e e LN 2 d side c rear c sub S Video 2 digital audio in out Description and function continued Audio Line Out powered speakers Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire9 IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates NOTE You must use a 6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 transfer cable with this 6 pin connector Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer Secondary S video connector to connect a VCR video camera or other analog source to the computer Setting Up the Computer 3 Connector Icon Label Composite Video 2 A V In Audio 2 R Description and function continued Secondary Composite video connector yellow to connect to a VCR video camera or other analog source to the computer Secondary Left audio input connector white NOTE This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner You must use the Audio In connector which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer to record audio only select models only Secondary Right audio input connector red NOTE This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner You must use the Audio In connector which is connected to the motherboard and located
111. es an image file of the disc This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive 6 When you are prompted insert a writable CD or DVD into the disc burning drive and then click OK 7 When the message Copy Disc Completed successfully appears click OK The disc is ejected automatically 174 Getting Started features vary by model Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc To create a data disc 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 3 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go Click the Data Disc icon Ds Select disc type and then click OK 6 Locate files from the hard disk drive and then click and drag them to the lower section of the window U A 7 When you are done adding files click the Burn icon in the toolbar ae NOTE For more help using CyberLink Power2Go click the Help icon in the program 3 8 Select the recording options 9 Click Burn to begin recording your music files to disc 10 Click OK when the data disc is completed Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology Select models only The following section provides instructions for making a disc label by using LightScribe technology For instructions on making a paper label refer to
112. es and video clips by moving the slider Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend still images with video clips at intervals Place a check in the Use every picture once check box to prevent pictures from being dropped 4 Click the Audio tab to set the sound preferences Click one of the following settings Use every music track Select this style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window Seamlessly transition between multiple music tracks Select this style to automatically remove silence between music tracks Sound check Select this style to automatically adjust audio playback volume to the same level 5 Click the Superstyle tab to customize the style that you selected in the main muvee autoProducer window You can select the following settings Response to music Cutting rate Film color 200 Getting Started features vary by model 6 Click the Title tab to type in the movie title Select the animation style of the title Choose the background color or image style Click the Use image button to browse for an image that you want to use with the title Type in the title Select Use Font and then click the Use Font button to open the Font window Select a font and then click OK 7 Click the Credits tab to type in the movie credits Select the animation style of the credits Choose the background color or image style Click the Use image button to browse for an image that
113. f you have a choice a USB port on the front of the computer is best if it will be closer to the mouse and keyboard 2 Push the Connect button A on the receiver and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until the blue light starts to flash 3 Push and hold the Connect button B on the underside of the mouse until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing NOTE The receiver connection session times out after 60 seconds To ensure the connection was established instead of the receiver timing out move the mouse and check for response 64 Getting Started features vary by model After the mouse connection is established repeat the procedure with the keyboard 1 Push the Connect button on the receiver and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until the blue light starts to flash 2 Push and hold the Connect button C on the underside of the keyboard until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing C For additional mouse and keyboard troubleshooting tips refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Using the Keyboard 65 66 Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse IMPORTANT Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for additional information about using the mouse customizing mouse buttons and using special buttons or features that are included with the mouse You may need to install mouse software and drivers to access all the
114. fan To connect the drive 1 Turn on the computer 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2 0 cable E into an available USB port on the computer Plug the square end of the USB 2 0 cable F into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive NOTE USB 2 0 uses only one USB connector USB 1 x systems use both USB connectors 3 Install the software and drivers Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information 128 Getting Started features vary by model Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an USB 2 0 connector or insert it into an HP Media Drive bay the operating system automatically assigns a letter to the hard disk drive The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to the computer To locate the drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Computer 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right clicking the drive selecting Rename and then typing in a new name HP recommends renaming a drive if you have more than one external hard disk 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 soft
115. folder that you want The video folder opens displaying a list of video files You may need to use the scroll arrows at the bottom of the window to display all videos NOTE Use the mouse to select the up arrows and down arrows at the bottom of the window to scroll to other pages of video files and folders Click the video file The video plays in full screen mode Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch the video while doing something else on the desktop To exit fullscreen mode and return to the previous window press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard The video continues to play in the inset window When the video is finished click Restart to replay the video or click Done to close the file and return to the Videos area NOTE You can maximize the media that is playing in the inset window by using the arrow buttons to select the inset window and then pressing OK on the remote control or Enter on the keyboard or you can just click the inset window Working with Pictures and Videos 187 Using supported video file types You can view the following types of video files in Windows Media Center Other file types are supported if the computer has the correct software installed File extension File type avi Windows Video file Audio Video Interleaved dvr ms Digital Video Recording Microsoft TV file format mpeg mpg mpe Movie file 1 mp2 mpv2
116. follow onscreen instructions more information about setting up a wireless network Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Help and Support and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box Go to http www hp com go techcenter wireless English only Go to http hp com support and search for wireless topics Setting Up the Computer 15 Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access The most common security levels are Wi Fi Protected Access Personal WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP When setting up a network HP recommends that you use one or more of the following security measures m Enable WPA Personal or WEP security encryption on the router m Change the default network name SSID and password m Set up a firewall Set security on your Web browser For more information about setting up wireless security features go to http www hp com go techcenter wireless Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet see Connecting to the Internet in this guide The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial up connection to the Internet NOTE Your computer may not come with a modem Before you can use telephone dial up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e mail and faxe
117. fore recording it to disc 7 Modify the movie Make final changes to the movie before you save it 8 Burn to disc You can record the movie to DVD VCD or SVCD The following sections provide detailed instructions for each of these steps 192 Getting Started features vary by model Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer select models only 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs muvee autoProducer Home movies made easy and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer 3 On the File menu select either New Project to start a new project or Open Project to open an existing project NOTE By default muvee autoProducer opens ready to start a new project zmpves jutoProducer Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 193 4 Select one of the following buttons Button Get Video from Camera Add Video Add Pictures E Add Music E Personalize O Personalize Title Credits lave zl Make muvee Save and share your muvee Tweak muvee Enables you to Open the muvee Video Capture window to capture copy live or recorded video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to the project Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still image files to the project Open the Add Music window to add existing music files to the project Open the muvee Persona
118. g DVDs 148 Using country region cod s oer P eerte noe E pri o 149 Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center 149 C haneimgdheDVDSeihingss ds deseada RR DIRE SEQ PIE 150 Changing the DVD movie ldngudge ss u ese iot e DO Phe Deep sereni ees 150 Changing DVD remote control options 1 uid cient tote rt Ease pa cet 151 Changing DVD closed 152 Changing DVD Audio Settings su sete mre es A MERE 152 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player e 153 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs Videos High Definition DVDs and Blu ray DVDs 153 Playing Video CDs dut ede e boe emi 155 Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media 155 Using Windows Media Center eee eene eee eee eee esos esssseesss 157 Setting Up Windows Media et e PE Ron 158 Completiighe set p mue en e ida 158 Windows Media Center Start Menus itus teo eunte beet dete lene eee is peas 160 Windows Media Center Start menu items essss 160 Getting Started features vary by model Windows Media Center Features essssse eene hee eere ees ern seen 161 The right music for the momen td eo e 162 Playing internet d
119. g solutions in the order listed 1 Check to see if the drive is on The power LED on the front of the drive should be lit 2 Check that the USB cable is securely and properly connected to the drive and the USB connector on the computer 3 While the computer is turned on unplug the USB cable Wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the USB cable 4 See if the computer is recognizing the USB port you are using by checking in the Device Manager window See the documentation that came with the computer for more information Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2 0 adapter card The HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card allows up to the maximum burst rate of A80MB sec If you are having performance issues make sure that the USB 2 0 card drivers are the most current available and are installed properly HP Media Drive sofrware has stopped working Reinstall the software Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Media Drive Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled For protection of your data Write Cache Enable is turned off with the HP Pocket Media Drive For more information go to http www hp com support Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on the operating system you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software To change a user s account Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel User
120. g wireless LAN device 15 connecting Ethernet LAN 5 connecting wireless LAN device 14 setting up 13 using Local Area Network 12 LightScribe creating a LightScribe disc label 175 local area network LAN 12 AA IV i magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card formatting 123 Memory Stick MS 121 Memory Stick MS Duo 121 Memory Stick MS Pro Duo 121 Memory Stick MS Pro 121 Microdrive disk drive 121 microphone connector 4 5 Mini Secure Digital MiniSD 121 mini jack 18 modem connection 16 connector 7 16 monitor adjusting 1 1 monitor connector 7 mouse autoscroll 69 cursor speed 70 panning 69 switching button functions 69 mouse connector 4 MultiMediaCard MMC 121 MultiMediaCard Plus MMC 121 Music 133 deleting music from the Music library 137 finding and playing an album 141 playing a song 140 supported file types 137 music playing with Windows Media Player 147 153 music library adding CD tracks 136 creating 135 Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 194 adding music 194 adding pictures 194 198 adding video 194 196 basic steps to create a movie 191 changing settings 200 copying a movie to disc 205 features 104 getting started 193 getting video from a camera 194 making a movie 201 previewing a movie 202 rotating images clockwise 198 selecting style 199 setting the duration of video
121. ginal picture file Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select a picture to edit 184 Getting Started features vary by model 9 Press the i More information button on the remote control or Ctrl D on the keyboard and then select Picture Details Click Touch Up Click Crop Save Cancel Red Eye Contrast Crop v Preview Select Red Eye Contrast or Crop to touch up your picture oe Use the mouse and keyboard to do or more of the following Select the arrows under the picture to move the picture side to side or up or down m Select magnifying glass tools to move the cropping tool in or out Select the rotate tool to move the cropping tool to a vertical or horizontal position After you select the settings that you want to fix click Save Once you save the picture you cannot revert to the original picture Click Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file Rotating pictures If the picture appears horizontally or vertically and you want to change the orientation you can change it in Windows Media Center Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos Select the picture you want to rotate Press the i More information button on the re
122. gs Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 77 Using Entertainment Mode The Entertainment Mode optimizes the audio card for playing movies and music Available features m Configuring speakers and headphones m Configuring surround sound DTS and THX m Volume bass and treble controls m Mixer settings Using Game Mode The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games Available features m Volume bass and treble controls m Mixer settings m Configuring speakers and headphones Configuring surround sound More information For more information about configuring and using the audio card go to the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi documentation Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Point to All Programs Click Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and then click Documentation Click Online Manual Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have installed and connected your speakers complete the following steps if your computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multistreaming audio Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Realtek HD Audio Manager The window opens A QN NOTE You must have your speakers connected for Realtek to display the Speakers tab 5 Click the Speakers tab to open that control screen 78 Getting Started features vary by model 6 Click the Speaker Configuration tab
123. hat a hyperlink links files together is what gives the Web its name because the Web weaves together and connects ideas from all over the world Your e mail address identifies the electronic post office box where people can send you electronic mail E mail addresses have the form name domain extension The domain is usually the name of the ISP or organization The extension usually identifies the type of organization For example if your name is Jane Jones and XYZ is your ISP your e mail address might be JaneJones xyz com with the extension com indicating that XYZ is a company For information on using e mail see Sending and Receiving E Mail Introducing Your Computer Software 97 Using a Browser A Web browser program searches for and displays Web site information How you explore the Internet depends on whether your ISP provides the browser or allows you to choose your own Once you are connected to the Internet your browser opens the home Web page You can go to a different Web site by entering its address such as http wwrw hp com into the address box in the browser and then pressing Enter on your keyboard Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific word or phrase on the Web Searching the Internet Most Web browser programs include a search feature You may need to click a button or select a menu option to display the search feature depending on the type of browser program Type a quest
124. he Rename button to change the name of the selected muvee file cr Click the Move up or Move down button to change the order of the selected muvee file in the list D m Click the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of them respectively m Click the trash can icon to delete the selected file 4 The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and then select the correct format in the window that opens 5 Click Save Now The muveeShare window opens 6 Choose where you want to save the movie disc e mail Web streaming PC or Mobile Device by clicking one of the icons at the top of the window and then select the settings 7 When you are done click Close Or Click Open output to see where the files are saved Or Click Play muvees 8 When you are done click Close 204 Getting Started features vary by model Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD VCD or SVCD disc of the movie project 2 10 12 13 14 15 Click the muveeShare button The Listed muvee files window opens with all the muvee files listed Remove check mark next muvee files that you do not want j to save Edit the muvee files before you save them Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected muvee file cr Click the Move up or Move down button to change the order of the selec
125. his is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different e 9 Front Back Sub O QU F E G Computer to 7 1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or type S Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier audio input jacks Subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers left and right Rear speakers left and right 32 Getting Started features vary by model 7 1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight channel 7 1 speaker home audio system to the computer 1 Turn off the computer 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 on the back of your computer 3 6 S A NOTE m Type 3 has three connectors m has six connectors m S has audio card NOTE Receiver amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround 7 1 Channel inputs 6 Channel inputs CD DVD or DVD In 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 light
126. hy sepia to black and white format To select a style just click it in the list A sample of the style is displayed in the Select Style window Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 199 IMPORTANT Each time that you make a change to a movie project you must click the make muvee button again to add that change to the movie To adjust the audio and video project settings for the movie 1 2 Click the Personalize button The Personalize window opens Click the Duration tab to set preferences for the length of the video production Click one of the following settings Fit to music The produced version may reuse or drop some video and pictures This option automatically selects material from the video and pictures to fit the total duration of the music track s Best fit for videos and pictures The produced version may repeat or trim music This option uses as much of the material as possible User defined Use this option to select the duration for each picture 2 3 4 5 or 6 seconds Click the Video Pictures tab to set preferences for the video and still images pictures Click one of the following settings Style default Select this style to sequence still images and video clips Keep shots in sequence Select this style to use the sequence of still images and video clips as they appear in the Add Video Pictures area Shuffle settings Select this style to determine the frequency of sequencing still imag
127. ic 133 Windows Media Player playing DVDs 153 playing music CDs 147 playing video CDs 155 setting as default player 137 types of files 137 Windows Movie Maker features 105 Windows Vista update 53 wired network connection 13 wireless devices 14 wireless LAN 14 wireless LAN connection 14 wireless local area network WLAN 14 wireless network security 16 wireless network device checking installation 15 wireless wide area networks WWAN devices 14 WLAN security 16 working in comfort 48 WPA 16 xD media 122 Y Y adapter cables 28 Index 211 Part number 5992 3576
128. ic CDs create and edit playlists and record music files to CD See Using Music with Windows Media Center and Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Listen to internet radio station See Listening to Online Radio Stations m Tasks Change program settings See Changing Windows Media Center Settings Add a Windows Media Center Extender device Synchronize content from another device with the computer Burn CDs and DVDs See Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Find utilities and programs Shutdown Get access to the Shutdown Restart Sleep Close Log Off and Media Only menus Media Only mode gives you access to Windows Media Center but not to the rest of the computer See Windows Media Center control menu NOTE Some of the features and programs thot are listed are for select models only Windows Media Center Features You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control select models only keyboard or mouse You can easily switch back and forth between them by either moving the mouse or by pressing a button on the remote control or the keyboard NOTE Some of the Windows Media Center features listed are for select models only Some of the components listed in the computer documentation such as speakers and TV tuners are optional or sold separately You can run Windows Media Center side by side with other Win
129. icking sources you can access the Music and Radio menu More Internet Radio 4 Click the right mouse button to view a list and to go to the settings menu 5 Click the right mouse button for the icons to appear to go to the previous menu Playing Music CDs To play music CDs you must have either a CD or DVD drive m Insert the music CD into the CD or DVD drive m The default audio program opens If a dialog 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 m The music CD automatically begins to play 146 Getting Started features vary by model Playing CDs with Windows Media Player NOTE Some commercial music CDs are copy protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player Such CDs come with their own builtin player that must be used 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive m When the AutoPlay window opens select Windows Media Player from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 2 To play the CD or DVD click the Now Playing tab on the Windows Media Player taskbar You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models only NOTE The computer must have a c
130. icture opens in fullscreen mode Press the Enter key on the keyboard again to zoom to 150 percent press it again to zoom to 225 percent Use the remote control arrow buttons to pan across a picture Press Enter or OK a third time to return the picture to its original size NOTE While viewing a picture you can press the i More information button on the remote control or Ctrl D on the keyboard click Picture Details click Settings and then click Pictures to Select a slide transition a slide time delay and a background color Include picture folders you have created Show captions Display pictures randomly Show song information during a slide show Working with Pictures and Videos 181 Viewing pictures as a slide show 6 7 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select the folder of pictures that you want to view as a slide show and then press Enter on the keyboard Click play slide show and then press Enter on the keyboard Press Ctrl D on the keyboard or the i More information button on the remote control and then click Picture Details The picture name location and last modification date are displayed if they are available Press the Backspace key on the keyboard or the Back button on the remote control to go to a previous screen Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the rem
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132. indows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center MUSIC Visualizations Visualization Options 1 From the Tasks menu click settings and then click Music 2 Click Visualizations or Visualization Options 3 After making the changes click Save Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 139 Playing an album in Windows Media Center N hb O ND Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Music Click music library Insert a music CD into the CD drive Click albums Select the album that you want to play Click Play Album Playing a song in Windows Media Center You can play a song from anywhere in Music You can select it from the songs list or from the albums artists genres composers and other lists You can also play a single song from a playlist uk ON 6 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Music Click music library Click songs The list displays all of the songs in the library Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard or select a song by moving the mouse and clicking the song Click Play Song to play it NOTE You can select View Queue Visualize Play Slide Show Shuffle Repeat and Buy Music in the now playing window while you play a music track You can select Add to Queue Buy Music Edit Info and Delete in the song details wind
133. indows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer Also Norton Internet Security which is preinstalled on the computer includes a firewall program Firewall features include logging reporting and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications To open and access Norton Internet Security 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Norton Internet Security and then click Norton Internet Security in the list Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To solve the problem temporarily disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then enable the firewall again To resolve the problem permanently reconfigure the firewall 52 Getting Started features vary by model Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature When you are connected to the Internet Windows Vista 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 Vista Update message allow the updates to d
134. ink Jack Click OK Close the window Resolving sound issues If you do not have sound from the speakers try the following Check the volume and mute settings See Connecting Headphones Use active powered speakers or speakers with an amplifier Check the sound cable connections Ensure that the software program and sound software are properly configured Some software programs may result in low volume even when the Volume is turned to the maximum value If this is the case click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the system volume Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound Reinstall the audio card drivers by using application reinstallation program refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide that came with the computer 86 Getting Started features vary by model Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control Select models only On Off NOTE The remote control is included with select models only Features and location may vary sS 5 g Picture Video yale e The remote control is designed to work with Windows Media Center You can use the remote control with Windows Media Center to play CDs and DVDs view pictures and much more X This remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer just as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie
135. inter For instructions on connecting and using a printer refer to the user manual that came with the printer Printers receive instructions from the computer by means of software programs called printer drivers In many cases the computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with the computer If it does not follow the instructions that came with the printer to install the specific printer driver manually You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the computer and if the computer has the necessary software installed for the printer To print 1 Click File on the program menu bar and then click Print 2 Select your printing options Select the printer Choose the page range for example all pages current page or range of pages Determine the number of copies 3 Click OK or Print Managing Files 111 112 Getting Started features vary by model Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have Allows you to CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Read data from CDs Play music CDs Read DVDs Record burn data or music to discs Play DVD movies Record burn DVD movies Read Blu ray discs Record data to Blu ray discs Read
136. io software for sound output Sound Connector Types Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer m Three connectors W Six connectors m Audio card Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 The connectors are 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo mini jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connector select models only Software configuration is different for each connector type as noted in the instructions NOTE m 3 has three connectors m has six connectors m Type S has audio card Sound connector Illustration Type Three Your computer model may include three connectors sound connectors You can connect up to a 5 1 audio system to the computer Six connectors Your computer model may include six ERO reor sound connectors on the back of your computer You can connect up to a ODIO 7 1 audio system to the computer OOO Audio card Your computer may include a audio See the following connector card You can connect up to a illustrations 5 1 audio system 7 1 audio system for select models or digital speakers to the audio card on the computer NI TV2l1dO 100 WIILdO op voy vor vor O gt dh 24 2 47 NI 1 21140 S b Y LW 1no LNO 1721040 When installing cables use the sound connectors that match your computer
137. ion or a word that describes the information that you want to find into the Search box and then press Enter The Windows search feature includes direct use of Internet Explorer Search NOTE If your ISP provides the browser you may not be able to use Internet Explorer to search the Internet To begin a search Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 a word or question what you type automatically appears in the Start Search box As you type the search results appear in the left pane 3 Do one of the following Click a result to open it m Click the X in the search window to clear the results of the search and return to the main list of programs Click See all results to display list of all found search items on the computer and for advanced options Click Search the Internet to search the Internet by opening your browser 98 Getting Started features vary by model Restricting Internet content The Internet provides you with a wide variety of information but some information may not be suitable for every viewer With Content Advisor a feature of Internet Explorer you can m Set up a password m Control Internet access m Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view m Adjust the type of content people can view with and without your permission Once you set up restricted rating levels in Content Advisor users can view Web sites and other pages that
138. is section Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 73 Adjusting speaker volume Use the Volume icon on the taskbar to set speaker volume Then you can adjust the volume by using m The Volume knob or buttons on the keyboard select models only m The Volume knob on the speakers select models only There are two ways to use the Volume icon 1 Click the orange Realtek HD Audio Manager Volume icon on the taskbar 2 Select a tab such as Digital Output and then adjust the volume by clicking the slider and moving it 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level click outside the Volume window to close it Or 1 Right click the white Microsoft Volume icon on the taskbar and then click Open Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer settings window opens iu 2 Adjust the volume by clicking the slider and moving it 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level click the Close box X in the upper right corner to close this window Volume Mixe x Device Device Applications Realtek Digital Windows Output Sounds m amp jae Yahoo Search 0107 4220 AM 74 Getting Started features vary by model Selecting a microphone Your computer comes with one microphone connector on the back of the computer Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer Only one microphone connector works at a time and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option For
139. it in the list of captured video files and then click the trash can icon When capturing video it is important to be aware of the amount of available free space on the computer hard disk drive Capturing video can use a large amount of disk space The amount of free disk space displays in the Capture Video window while you are capturing video Capturing live video from a DV camera Capturing live video in camera mode enables you to create a video file without even having a tape in the camera To capture live video to the hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on the computer 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer s documentation 3 Click the Import video pictures from a device button j Select From My Camcorder 5 Browse to the camera and then click Open Your video appears in the Video Pictures area 6 Click Import Now to start capturing the live image directly to the hard disk drive 7 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 8 Click Done to add a captured video file automatically to the movie project Capturing pictures from a DV camera To transfer pictures to the hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer Connect the DV camera to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on the computer Turn on the camera Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer s documentation Click the Import
140. ith Realtek HD Audio Manager you must enable Voice over IP 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 Connect the audio input and output connectors as follows m A headphone set to the front Headphone Out green connector microphone to the front Mic In pink connector for online conversation A set of powered stereo 5 1 or 7 1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window a Click the Device Advanced Settings button Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Place a check in the Output Mic In Line In to front panel check box and click OK Or Place a check in the Output Mic In Line In to rear panel check box and click OK 84 Getting Started features vary by model Example 2 For digital home entertainment To configure multistreaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Realtek HD Audio Manager Connect the audio output connectors as follows m A headphone set or powered speakers to the front Headphone Out green connector for stereo music playback A set of powered stereo 5 1 or 7 1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound output Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
141. ive Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card The following diagram shows a typical 2 1 audio installation Hou Oe Connecting 4 1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker output 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 S NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound card Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23 The Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer d rear M For type 3 connector systems 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 Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system Plug in the speaker system power Turn on the speaker system After the speakers are connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model See Configuring Speaker and Sound Options m 3 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager m Type 6 Se
142. ke and need to retrieve the deleted file see Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin NOTE Another way to delete a file is to right click the file and then click Delete Files from the Recycle Bin If you discover that you need a file that you have deleted you can usually retrieve it from the Recycle Bin When a file is deleted it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop 2 Right click the file that you want to retrieve and then click Restore this item The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location 110 Getting Started features vary by model Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer Find the file that you want to copy and then click it to select it Click Organize and then Copy Find and open the folder in which you want to put the file Click Organize and then Paste NOTE You can also copy files by dragging them into a new location Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into another folder Release the mouse button and then select Copy Here to copy the item to the new location Using a Pr
143. l program provided by your ISP Follow the instructions provided by your ISP to install its Web browser and e mail program and to set up and use your e mail account You can then send and receive e mail when your computer is connected to your ISP 102 Getting Started features vary by model Sofrware Quick Reference Table Select models only Your computer includes a number of software programs that m Record and play CDs m Record data CDs m Import and edit video files m Record video CDs and DVDs m Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality that is specific to each of these programs Use the table to determine which program to use to perform a task Note that some of the programs that are 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 the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs select the program folder for example DVD Play and then click the program name to open the software With this program You can DVD Play m Play DVD movies and video CDs VCDs select models only m Play Blu ray and High Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu ray and HD DVD disc drive m Use the Zoom and Pan features m Create viewing bookmarks HP Photosmart m View organize and print your photos Essential 0 m Share your photos with friends and family m Create
144. lect the Music Disc icon Select the disc type CD or DVD select the content type and then click OK Locate the music files that you want to add and then click them and drag them to the bottom half of the Power2Go window When you are done adding files click the Burn icon in the toolbar ae NOTE For more help using CyberLink Power2Go click the Help icon in the program 5 Select the recording options See Audio CD tips Click Burn to begin recording your music files to disc 10 Click OK when the audio CD is completed 172 Getting Started features vary by model Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive Open the CyberLink PowerDirector program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs and then clicking CyberLink DVD Suite Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click PowerDirector Click the File menu select Import and then click Media Files Browse to your file and click Open to import it into your video project Or Click the Capture button a Select a capture device such as DV Camera TV PC Camera CD or DVD from the toolbar b Click the Play button to playback your video Click the
145. lexildck connector ao ead ante aan ca BL e RU DR RO o 77 Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes sss 77 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio 78 The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens 79 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 Retasking front panel audio connectors sssssssssssssss 82 Configuring multistreaming CUCIO cisco d ette 83 When to use multistreaming Quello o ree itp oe verte e i et Res fee ep SU Nie a 84 Setting up multistreaming ae epe Fede tute pice aedes eau tr aaa caer 84 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center ssssssssseees 85 Selecting recording devices toot deat enit HR SEEN SEE M tds cen 86 Resolving sound issues a ated tede eiit 86 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 87 Remote Control Buttons Overview ssc neha tes o RE pa si Mardy easet sita e lane 88 About the Remote Conr l d s cera atia aut sieht heal mG accusant 90 Troubleshooting the Remote Controls oppo oda 91 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote 91 Introducing Your Computer Software eee eere eee eee eee esee esses e IS Learning More About Software se qose aeta Ge
146. lick Yes Setting Up the Computer 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network A home local area network LAN may consist of either a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect the computer to other devices on the network including other computers The network components may include a hub or a switch which can connect multiple devices to the network or a router which can connect computers or a broadband Internet connection to the network This network connection also enables you to share data and printers or other devices among your computers The network connection to the Internet is usually through a dial up or cable modem A wired network uses Ethernet cables to connect the devices on the network For example the Ethernet cable plugs into the computer network interface adapter and the router A wireless network uses radio waves to connect the devices on the network For example both the computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that use the same Wi Fi industry standard 802 11n 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11a The preceding illustration shows a home LAN The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router 12 Getting Started features vary by model Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection which may be called ne
147. lize Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for the movie Open the muvee Title and Credits window to enter an opening title and closing credits to the movie NOTE You must open the Personalize window to access the Title Credits button Open the Make muvee window to create and preview the movie automatically Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie to the computer hard disk drive or to record the finished movie to a disc Make quick final changes to the movie before saving it See Capturing video from a digital video camera Adding videos Adding pictures Adding music Changing the settings Changing the settings Making the movie Saving the movie project Recording the movie project to disc Modifying the movie 194 Getting Started features vary by model Capturing video from a digital video camera You can use muvee autoProducer to capture copy digital video files to the hard disk drive in either of the following ways m Live known as camera mode by using a compatible digital video DV camera See Capturing live video from a DV camera m Recorded known as VCR mode by using a recorded tape in the DV camera See Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Captured video files are automatically added to the movie project To remove a file from the movie project select
148. ly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on the computer It also contains links to common tasks for managing files such as copying moving deleting and renaming To open the Computer view click the Windows Start Button on the taskbor and then click Computer m Windows Explorer enables you to quickly see all the folders and files on the computer It also makes it easy to move or copy files from one folder to another To open Windows Explorer click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer To navigate the Computer and Windows Explorer views double click folders to open and display their contents Click the Back arrow button to retrace the path through the opened folders Managing Files 107 Creating Folders Cc Moving Files Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer Navigate to the location where you want to place the new folder Click Organize and then click New Folder Type a name for the folder and then press Enter on the keyboard can cause the program to become unusable CAUTION Do not move any file that is part of an installed program Doing so U AON Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer Find the file
149. m Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the Critical security updates from Microsoft computer Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information Several types of passwords can be set depending on how you want to control access to your information Passwords can be set in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system on the computer you set Because passwords are not displayed as they are set changed or deleted it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place CAUTION To avoid being locked out of the computer record each password Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing a password m Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess m Choose a long password minimum of six characters m Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters numbers and symbols 50 Getting Started features vary by model m Don t use personal information that others can easily figure out such as your birthday child s name or phone number m Don t write down passwords unless you store them in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer You can use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature
150. m password can have any combination of up to eight letters and numbers and it is not case sensitive m A password must be set and entered with the same keys For example if you set the password with number keys on the keyboard the password is not recognized if you subsequently try to enter it with the embedded numeric keypad NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys except in the case of passwords m password set in Windows Vista must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions For information on how to set passwords see Using passwords For additional information on Windows Vista passwords such as screen saver passwords type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center Password Function Windows Vista Administrator Protects administrator level access to password computer contents Windows Vista User password Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents It must be entered when you resume from Sleep or Away mode CAUTION If you forget the Administrator password you cannot access Setup Utility Turning On the Computer for the First Time 51 Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access you expose it to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating s
151. middle of the night and do not want to be disturbed The computer does not automatically go into Sleep mode if Windows Media Center is open It is recommended that you close Windows Media Center before you manually place the computer in sleep mode NOTE If the computer model does not include a TV tuner some remote control buttons are inactive Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 89 About the Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Windows Media Center program and use it to view TV record TV programs play previously recorded TV programs and play music movies or video To open Windows Media Center using the remote control simply point it at the remote sensor and press the Windows Media Center Start button Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters 26 feet from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 22 5 degrees 45 degrees total from the center of the remote sensor NOTE Use alkaline batteries in the remote control 90 Getting Started features vary by model Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn t work Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed correctly Make sure the front of the remote sensor IR receiver is not blocked Point the remote control within a 45 degree angle range and less than 8 meters 26 feet away If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks unplug the remote sensor from the USB connector
152. mote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard or click the selection to select a song Click Add to Queue to add the music to the list of music in the queue albums Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 143 5 Go back to the Windows Media Center Click the mouse on the left arrow the top left of the screen to go back to Windows Media Center 6 Click play all 7 Click View Queue 8 Click Save As Playlist and give the playlist a name 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist and then click Save NOTE If the computer is connected to the Internet the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center To copy the music files to CD 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Tasks s burn cd dvd 2 Click Tasks and then click burn cd dvd 3 A message opens asking you to insert media Insert a blank CD R disc and then click Retry 144 Getting Started features vary by model 4 Select a disc format either Audio CD or Data CD and then click Next Use your keyboard or the numeric keypad on your remote to enter letters to name this disc Use the CLEAR button to delete abc def letters 2 3 jki mno 5 6 tuv wxyz 8 9 0 5 Use the arrow keys on keyboard to select the Untitled text box 6 Use the alphanumeric keypad buttons on the remote control or the keyb
153. mote control or Ctrl D on the keyboard and then select Picture Details Click Rotate Rotation occurs clockwise in 90 increments Working with Pictures and Videos 185 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center NOTE You must set up the printer before you try to print from Windows Media Center otherwise by default the file is saved to the Documents folder when you try to print the picture 2 3 4 5 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select the picture that you want to print Press Ctrl D on the keyboard or the i More information button on the remote control and then click Picture Details Click Print and then click Print again Follow any onscreen instructions Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center NOTE In Windows Media Center all pictures are copied to CDs as jpg files C 10 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center From the Tasks menu click burn cd dvd Insert writable media CD R CD RW DVD R or DVD RW into the drive Click Data CD DVD and then click Next NOTE If you are using a writable disc that contains data you must select Erase Disc to continue Select the Untitled area enter the name of the disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or the remote control and then select Next Use the Back
154. ncludes one or more CD DVD or combination optical drives that are capable of recording Additionally the computer may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs m CyberLink Power2Go select models only m CyberLink PowerDirector select models only CyberLink LabelPrint select models only m Windows Vista m Windows Media Center These programs include features that enable you to copy archive and manage music video image 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 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 169 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on rewritable discs CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW must be erased before recording new files CD R DVD R and DVD R discs cannot be erased To erase a rewritable disc in Cyberlink Power2Go 2 3 4 5 6 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite Click the icon in the lower right corner
155. ncourage 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 the 5 Passa eee suos Putting the Computer Logel her nas NIS RT REPRE 1 Placing ihe computer in the proper location 1 Using s re Protection 1 Connecting fo th computer ics data tuse ive e eni enu iri o da ive 2 Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video sssssssss 8 Connecting Other Devices tesi Dites e dites 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs ssssssssseee 10 Adjusting the Monitores cet voto ettet ated bate rede e ev E vat et alse Eten t 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network arr OU E ERR EIER PIRE RENE 12 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection ssssssss 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 1 ico ehe oe opo o atte el dete ioa bleed 14 Connecting the Wireless LAN Device ore eo ro ee eo eh o a DG 14 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 15 Using wireless security features sssssssssssseeeeeeenen 16 Connechingc Modem ciet Se Met
156. ndows Media Center and in the Windows Media Player are accessible from within Windows Media Center and the Windows Media Player Worlds In Windows Media Center Music you can Play CDs or selected music tracks from your created music library in the Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player Select and edit a personalized list of songs in the playlist from the music library Delete songs from a music library or a queve list Burn your favorite songs to CDs Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive or other storage device Listen to Internet Radio select models only Search music tracks and files Organize your music by artist album song composer year playlist and genre 134 Getting Started features vary by model Using the music library Adding music to the music library When you add music files to the music library they are placed into the music library in the Windows Media Center and the Windows Media Player The added music files can immediately be found and played back using Music in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player You can also add music files to the music library from within the Windows Media Player program For more information about adding and deleting music files to the library use the Windows Media Player Help menu Adding music files from the hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center T
157. nector on the back of your computer 1 side Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold Audio Line C Sub connector on the back of your computer Connect the cables to the audio system Connect the front rear side and center speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before the speaker system Connect the speaker system to the power Turn on the speaker system After the speakers are connected to the computer configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model Type 6 multistreaming See Configuring multistreaming audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 The following diagram shows a typical 7 1 audio installation Color Description Lime green Front audio input 2 Black Rear audio input 3 Orange Center subwoofer audio input 4 Gray Side audio input not shown t o Y O Connecting your home stereo system optional Most home receivers amplifiers have RCA type input connectors You must connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver amplifier Y adapter cables have one 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo mini jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other These cables are purchased separately lt The number of Y adapter cables that you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers that y
158. nes sauna 93 ueste desides suerte eoa ure veer ates so a a 93 Removing desktop eas su netgear pe E D ETE 94 R irieving desktop oro nC D e 94 Removing files permanently iter bere eee bei TU Po Nati dits 94 Using the Windows Start Button Menu eren 94 Using the All Programs menu de d qe v ts Feed tubes utate 94 Organizing the All Programs Ve eio 95 Using thesContiol Panel anota e 95 Resizing VWI OWS tnde ast iE EEE E utate une 96 Working with Digital Images ul Cs oa eeu 96 About the oe ac ce te rRNA Mu pc 97 Using Browser aiie 98 searching ane Internets ooo Ed pitt 98 Restricting Internet contentessa senn e rise ee Ce ce ase Eee a 99 Getting Started features vary by model Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software 100 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software 100 Manually running e Sedis eco aa a RO Ed ER END GNU TENE 100 Setting a Full System Scan time Lachey eta hob Olt Gea divis odia 101 Setting up a Custom Scan time 101 Sending cmd Receiving E Mails eaae tenga We Em Te BIS S 102 Using VV ICO WS Mall a e i
159. ng Sleep mode m You save time because you do no have to wait for the computer to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again The next time that you use the computer any programs folders and documents that were open before you put the computer into Sleep mode are available m The computer can receive faxes if you set it to do so m The computer can retrieve e mail messages and download information from the Internet automatically if you set it to do so To put the computer into Sleep mode manually m Press the Sleep button on the keyboard if it is present Or C 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Power button Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Sleep To wake the computer from Sleep mode m Press the Sleep button on the keyboard Or m Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer If the computer does not work properly when you wake it from Sleep mode restart the computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Restart Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer Turning On the Computer for the First Time 45 Using Hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting When the computer is in Hibernate mode it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in compute
160. nsor Shared Video folder 187 shortcuts keyboard 63 shutting down computer 44 sleep mode button 60 slide show displaying information about pictures 182 viewing pictures 182 viewing with music 182 software programs CyberLink LabelPrint 104 176 CyberLink Power2Go 104 170 CyberLink PowerDirector 104 173 DVD Play 103 Windows Movie Maker 105 speaker systems 21 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers to the computer 17 19 35 multichannel audio connecting 78 resolving sound issues 86 Start menu Windows Media Center 163 surge protector 1 SVCD 205 S video In connector 3 5 switching mouse button functions 69 um transferring information to your new computer 55 troubleshooting remote sensor 91 turning off computer 44 U update Windows Vista 53 updating system 53 USB connector 4 5 User accounts creating 49 v VCD 205 playing with Windows Media Player 155 video capture live 195 recorded video 195 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 193 video movies transferring and recording 188 videos 187 creating a DVD 189 playing 187 playing digital videos 187 transferring videos 188 working with home videos 8 visualization settings 139 volume controls 62 w WEP 16 Windows Media Center menu bars 164 navigating 165 opening with remote control 90 playing DVDs 149 playing videos 187 resizing window 164 using with another program open 164 viewing your pictures 181 what you can do in Mus
161. nto the label box For best compatibility select FAT as the file system settings Click Start Click OK in the Format Complete window and then click Close Using the Memory Card Reader 123 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memory card try the following Some cards have a read write or security switch on the card Make sure that the read write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to the card Make sure that the amount of data that you want to store is not larger than the storage limit of the memory card Make sure that the memory card is one of the supported types CompactFlash Type and Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital SmartMedia or xD media Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot Remove the memory card when the activity light is not blinking and shine a flashlight into the empty slot If any of the pins are bent replace the memory card reader or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin To straighten slightly bent pins use the tip of a fine point retracted ballpoint pen with the computer off Inspect the ends of the memory cards for anything that could be blocking a proper connection Clean the contacts with a lintfree cloth and small amounts of alcohol Replace the memory card if necessary The memory card reader is a device that uses
162. ntrol 7 or the Backspace key on the keyboard or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen to go back Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files You can search for music files if you cannot locate them 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center 2 Click Music and then double click search 3 To search enter letters by using either the alphanumeric keypad on the remote or the keyboard The search begins when you enter the first letter 142 Getting Started features vary by model Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center A playlist is a customized list of songs that you can keep to play later or record to a CD Using playlists you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you want the files to play You can create a playlist that includes several tracks from various CDs or even a playlist that contains background music for a slide show You can create playlists in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player To create a playlist 2 Select Music select music library and then select either albums artists playlists songs or genres Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard or use the mouse to navigate to and select the music that you want to add to the playlist WORLDS Aaron Goldberg Muita Bobeira OAM s Blues 4 26 Press OK on the re
163. o the computer HDMI display output connector which connects to an HDMI monitor or TV display You may need to use a HDMI to DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer Digital video output connector which connects to a TV or monitor select models only You may need to use a VGA to DVI or a HDMHo DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer See the documentation that came with the display device Digital audio input white connector which connects to a digital audio device with digital input such as a home audio receiver amplifier or digital speakers select models only Digital audio output red connects to a digital audio device with digital output select models only Digital Out orange connector which connects to a digital audio device with digital input such as a home audio receiver amplifier or digital speakers select models only Setting Up the Computer 7 Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras NOTE When connecting an analog video camera to the computer use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera 1 Turn on the computer and wait for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to start
164. oard to enter a name for the CD and then click Next This will take you to the Choose Music window 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through songs You can select more songs by clicking albums playlists and other music menu options A check mark appears next to the song when it is selected Press the Back button on the remote control or click Add More in the Review amp Edit List to select more songs from different menus You can also change the name of the CD by clicking Change Name and clear all selections by clicking Clear All in this window 8 Click Next when you have selected all the songs to record to CD 9 Click Burn CD to record your music to disc 10 Click Yes to confirm you want to burn a disc with these files 11 Click OK to do other things while the disc is being burned 12 Click Done when the recording is complete 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 For more information about writable media refer to Disc Features and Compatibility Table Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 145 e e e e e Listening to Online Radio Stations In the radio area of Windows Media Center you can play listen and preset various online radio stations 1 From the Windows Media Center click Music and then click radio twice 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite radio stations 3 By cl
165. of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go Click the Disc Utilities icon in the Select a Burning Task window click Erase Disc and then click OK Insert the rewritable disc that you want to erase Click the Quick erase or Full erase option and then click the Erase button Click OK when the disc has been erased Working with Audio CDs You can create audio CDs that play in the car or home CD player and on computers 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 computers The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in Creating audio CDs Compressed Files are burned to a disc using a compressed file format mp3 wma or m4a The smaller file format enables 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 computers CD players or DVD players that support the file format that you use to create the disc mp3 is most commonly supported For file format compatibility check the documentation f
166. ographic Experts Group tif tiff Tagged Image File Format gif Graphics Interchange Format bmp Bitmap wmf Windows MetaFile png Portable Network Graphics m Only supported image file types display in the Pictures Videos area of Windows Media Center Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show NOTE If the message Image cannot be displayed appears the file may be corrupted or it may be an unsupported file type You may need to edit the image with a photo editor and save it in a supported file format m Folder icons appear even if the images inside them cannot be displayed m Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but they cannot be displayed m Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed Working with Pictures and Videos 183 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 9 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select a picture to edit Press the i More information button on the remote control or Ctrl D on the e keyboard and then select Picture Details Click Touch Up Autumn leaves Click Contrast or Red Eye Click Preview to see the result After you select the options that you want to fix click Save The picture displays with the new settings Click Yes to save changes and replace the ori
167. on 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 8 Click OK 9 On the Buttons tab click Apply 10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button that you want to customize 11 Click OK to finish NOTE Click the Restore Defaults button on the Buttons tab to restore all of the buttons to the factory settings Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you press simultaneously to perform specific actions For example from the Windows Vista desktop press the Alt alternate key the Ctrl control key and the S key the letter S to display support information for the computer including the model number serial number and service ID You see this combination of keys represented as Alt Ctrl S In Windows Vista press Ctrl C to copy an item that you ve highlighted or selected Ctrl V to paste a copied item or Ctrl Z to undo the previous action These shortcuts perform the same actions that you can perform through menus but they save you time and mouse clicks Using the Keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not respond use this procedure to resynchronize the devices 1 Plug the receiver into a USB port on the computer I
168. onnection to the Internet to see CD information such as artist name song titles and album art For more information on using Windows Media Player click the drop down arrow on the Player taskbar and then click Help Playing DVDs The computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies Some computer models include a DVD drive that can also play Blu ray DVDs BD and High Definition DVDs HD DVD To play a DVD you must have a DVD drive 1 Insert the DVD into the DVD drive 2 When the DVD dialog 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 Or If the dialog window does not appear click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD HD or Power Cinema depending on the type of DVD drive and computer model that you have 3 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD 4 reduce the DVD Play window double click anywhere in the window To return the display to full size double click anywhere in the window again Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 147 Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center Scroll to TV Movies and then click HP DVD Play Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie uh WON To play the DVD in full screen mode double click any
169. or the device in which you intend to play the disc You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files For more compatibility information see Disc Features and Compatibility Table 170 Getting Started features vary by model CyberLink Power2Go allows you to create closed session or multisession CDs and DVDs For closed session CDs and DVDs you must record or copy all files on one disc in one recording session For multisession CDs and DVDs you can record or copy files in several sessions until the disc is filled or until you close the session NOTE 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 When recording music files it is important to note that m As you add music files in the recording session the software calculates and displays the amount of recording time that is available to record additional music files If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold a message opens warning you that all the tracks may not fit on the disc m If the recording fails manually select a slower recording speed if available each time you make a recording Refer to the Help menu in the selected software program for more information
170. ote control to display the next or previous pictures If you do not select the pictures that you want to view as a slide show Windows Media Center uses the first folder that is listed If you have picture files that are not stored in folders that you created Windows Media Center plays all of the files that are stored in the Pictures folder Viewing a slide show with music 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Music and then click music library Select the music that you want and then press Enter on the keyboard NOTE If the music does not start automatically move the mouse to display the media control menu bar and then click the Play button or press the Play button on the remote control Press the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back at the Windows Media Center Start menu Click Pictures Videos and then click picture library Select the folder of pictures that you want to view as a slide show and then press Enter on the keyboard Click play slide show and then press the Enter key on the keyboard When Windows Media Center switches to full screen mode the inset window disappears but the music continues to play 182 Getting Started features vary by model Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center You can view the following types of image files in Windows Media Center File extension File type iPg ipeg Joint Phot
171. ou install m 2 2 1 speaker system One Y adapter cable m 4 4 1 speaker system Two Y adapter cables m 6 5 1 speaker system Three Y adapter cables m 8 7 1 speaker system Four Y adapter cables 28 Getting Started features vary by model Connecting a home stereo system to a computer requires audio cables that are long enough to reach from the computer to the stereo You also must purchase Y adapter or mini extension cables NOTE Y adapter and mini extension cables are purchased separately 2 1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two channel 2 1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Center 9 Front Surr Back Sub LoL es Computer to 2 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or sound card Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier audio input jacks Subwoofer mon o Front speakers left and right Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 5 1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six channel 6 5 1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver amplifier This is only a suggested configuration Your system
172. ou want to retask NOTE Only the connectors that are dimmed are able to be retasked Front Panel 5 Place a check in the device check box that you want to select and then click OK Which device did you plug in Line In Mic In Headphone Front Speaker Out ESI S ES T Enable Jack detection when device is plugged in You can now use the front connectors as either input or output devices 82 Getting Started features vary by model Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Audio Manager software enables you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets For example you can hear one audio source through a rear panel speaker connection and a second source through a front panel headphone or speaker connection You must configure multistreaming audio for the system if you want to hear two audio sources on separate speakers Audio output overview The front panel audio output is the green stereo headphone connector only The rear panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be set up as multichannel out from stereo 2 0 to 7 1 select models only configurations Refer to your user documentation for information about setting up powered speakers or your AV receiver Audio input overview You can select two of the following audio sources to play through front panel headphone and rear panel speaker connectors 1 From an externally connec
173. ow while you play a song 140 Getting Started features vary by model Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center A queue is a temporary list of songs that is created in Music as you select songs albums or playlists to play You can continue to add songs or you can delete songs from the queue You can create a queue and save it as a playlist that you can access in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player From the Music window Select music library select songs and then use the arrow keys to select a song you want or move the mouse over the songs Click the song that you would like to add to the queue and then click Add to Queve Or Select albums or playlists select an album or a playlist and then select Add to Queue to add the entire album or playlist to the queue Use the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the T keyboard to go back to the songs albums or playlists menus if you want to select more songs to add to the queve list Repeat step 1 Or click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of the screen to go back After you add the last song for the queue list select play all All of the songs in the queue list are played in the order you have selected them While the queue is being played you can view the queue by selecting View Queue You can edit or clear a queue save it as a playlist or burn a queue list on a CD or a DVD You can also select to shuffle the songs in th
174. ownload to your system If you update the system weekly or even monthly the time required for download is minimal To configure Automatic Updates Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Security Click Windows Update Click Change settings CU ons Select the desired configuration Install updates automatically recommended This is the default setting and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates Download updates but let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Never check for updates not recommended This option makes the computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems and is not recommended 7 Click OK Turning On the Computer for the First Time 53 Installing critical security updates CAUTION To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped Download all available updates and install them onto the computer To get the latest updates for the computer Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Help and Support and then click Software drivers and
175. pens a program so that you can access the media contents You can copy files from or to the media Or If the AutoPlay window does not open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Computer and then double click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory cord 3 When you are finished right click the drive icon click Eject check that the activity light is on but not blinking and then remove the media A steady activity light indicates that the computer is not reading or writing the media card CAUTION Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking Doing so may cause loss of data Media Insertion Guide 4 slot memory card reader select models only A B A Activity light B Upper left slot C Lowerleft slot D Upper ight slot E lower ight slot 120 Getting Started features vary by model Card SmartMedia SM memory card xD media CompactFlash Type media CompactFlash Type Il media Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital SD memory card Mini Secure Digital MiniSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Reduced size MultiMediaCard RSMMC MultiMediaCard Plus MMC MultiMediaCard Mobile MMC Mobile Memory Stick MS memory card Memory Stick MS Pro memory card Memory Stick MS Pro Duo memory card Memory Stick MS Duo memory card Insert the media Facing up Facing up Receptacle edge holes Receptacle
176. play device components NOTE For some computers this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon 3 Double click USB Mass Storage Device to locate the HP Media Drive USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive Look for the label of this drive 4 Select HP 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 5 Click Stop to make sure the HP Media Drive is not active and then click Close 6 Disconnect the drive from the computer Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem These service packs are issued to fix bugs add drivers and enhance the security features of your system See http support microsoft com for details about how to install service packs and Windows updates in your system Contact Microsoft Customer Service for information about obtaining these system enhancements if you do not have Internet access Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 Drive does not appear on my computer Try the followin
177. r Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available and then click the Select button when you find the one that you want b Select a background image by clicking the arrows under Background Image to scroll through the different background images that are available and then click the Select button when you find the one that you want If you are creating a paper label select a paper size under Paper Template by using the drop down arrow 9 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue 10 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label click the Print icon v For more help using CyberLink LabelPrint click the Help icon to open the Help information C 178 Getting Started features vary by model Working with Pictures and Videos You can view copy edit print and share digital images and videos by using the computer You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by using the following methods m CD or DVD Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive m Digital camera or digital video camera Connect the device to the computer by using the transfer cable that came with the device Select models have a digital camera docking bay m Memory card Insert the memory card into the memory card reader select models only Digital images that you copy or transfer to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder by default Working with Digital Images You can conn
178. r is accessible directly on the front of the computer It has four or two horizontal card slots which accept the memory cards and the 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 a title is present When you insert media the Safely Remove Hardware window may appear If it opens or if you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake click Close USB Mass Storage Device selected Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your computer and you must restart the computer to see your memory card reader again CAUTION Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the Using the Memory Card Reader 119 To use the memory card reader 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops The activity light A on the memory card reader lights and the computer automatically detects the media NOTE You must insert media correctly Note the direction of the notched corner on the media For more information see Media Insertion Guide CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly Insert the receptacle edge holes of this media into the slot 2 Select a program to access your files The computer o
179. r memory turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive and then turns itself off When you turn on the computer again your programs folders and documents are restored to the screen To put the computer into Hibernate mode manually 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Hibernate if it is present NOTE If Hibernate is not present you can set up the computer to go into Hibernate mode automatically see Automatic Sleep Hibernate or Away mode To wake the computer from Hibernate mode press the On button on the front of the computer If the computer does not work properly when you wake it from Hibernate mode restart the computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Restart Automatic Sleep Hibernate or Away mode You can set the computer to go into Sleep Hibernate or Away modes automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes To put the computer into a mode automatically modify the power management settings Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Power Options Click Change when the computer sleeps For Sleep or Away mode select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop down menu and click Save changes Or For Hibernate or Away mode a
180. r own browser Your connection to an ISP may be through a traditional telephone dial up modem local area network LAN cable modem digital subscriber line DSL or asymmetric digital subscriber line ADSL DSL ADSL and cable ISPs are not available in all countries regions The World Wide Web WWW also called the Web is a public part of the Internet used by individuals companies governments and organizations These individuals and groups have created millions of Web sites in support of their activities A Web site consists of one or more Web pages A Web page is a file or group of files that a user can access by entering the file location or Uniform Resource Locator URL The URL identifies a Web site location typically in the form http www name extension for example http www hp com The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site Each period or dot in the URL separates elements within the address For example you will see the URL extension com used by companies When you enter the URL into your browser address box and press the Enter key on your keyboard the browser contacts that location and opens the Web page for you Imagine that you are reading a newspaper On page 1 you may read something like For more details see page 3 column 2 You turn the page for more information A hyperlink on a Web page works the same way except that you move to the new page by clicking the hyperlink The way t
181. ra connecting to a computer 8 recording videos 173 195 troubleshooting 9 digital video camera capture 195 208 Getting Started features vary by model discs drive compatibility 115 erasing rewritable 170 features and compatibility 116 documentation onscreen 39 DV camera capture 195 DVD movies changing audio settings 152 language 150 playing in Windows Media Center 149 DVD Play features 103 DVDs erasing rewritable 170 High Definition 117 playing Blu ray DVDs 147 playing HD DVDs 147 E erasing rewritable discs 170 error messages Image cannot be displayed 183 errors reducing recording speed 171 Ethernet connection 13 Ethernet network hub 5 E I file type music 137 192 picture 183 191 192 video 188 191 206 FireWire 195 196 FM In connector FM radio antenna connecting Found New Hardware message connecting a digital camera 9 ILE H headphones connector 4 using 35 Help and Support 40 High Definition 118 disc drives 1 16 home videos 173 195 HP Media Drive 125 activity and power lights 127 automatic on and off feature 126 disconnecting the drive 130 inserting a drive 127 location and drive letter 129 HP Photosmart Essential 1 O3 HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 Microdrive 122 Internet security 52 100 LZ K keyboard connector 4 customizing buttons 62 shortcuts 63 types of buttons 57 using 57 LAN local area network 12 antenna 15 checkin
182. ring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager By default digital audio output is already enabled m Audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output Connecting Headphones Your computer comes with a headphones connector lime green on the front of the computer The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones icon You also connect headphones to the Line Out connector lime green on the back of your computer Using a 2 1 speaker system with headphones For select models with the 2 1 speaker system look for the headphones connector on the right side of the main speaker When headphones are plugged in the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted Using a 5 1 to 7 1 speaker system with headphones For select models that include a 5 1 or higher speaker system a headphones connector is located on the right side of the control tower If the control tower displays HP for headphones the headphones are enabled the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted m Push and hold the On button on the control tower for several seconds to enable sound from the speakers m Press the On button briefly to enable the headphones Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi
183. roject Adding videos To add video files to the movie project 1 Click the Add video button in the Video Pictures area The Add Video window opens J 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing video files for the movie m Add up to three video files Select multiple video files by pressing and holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you select the files 196 Getting Started features vary by model Adjust the order of the video files by dragging and dropping the files NOTE To remove a clip from the project select it and then click the trash can icon You can use the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in or leave out of the final movie b c Select a video file in the Select Video Pictures window and then click the magicMoments button The magicMoments window opens Click the Play button to start viewing the video Use the magicMoments controls to mark the video scenes to include and exclude 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 NOTE Press the Shift key on the keyboard and then click the scene to undo scenes that were marked with the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons e Click and hold down the gray thumb button to unmark one se
184. roll up or down to the Tasks menu and then select settings Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or on the remote control to scroll right and left to see all of the Tasks menu items 3 Select General Windows Media Center Setup and then Run Setup Again Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard Media Center Setup To set up Medi Welcome to the Media Center setup wizard NOTE You can change the Windows Media Center settings in the Settings menu 158 Getting Started features vary by model The following are some of the items that are included in the setup wizard Check for your Internet connection An Internet connection allows you to access media links display information about your music CDs and DVDs and download the Television Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner NOTE You must subscribe to an Internet Service Provider to have an Internet connection Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display You can Change display settings such as brightness contrast color and centering Test and adjust the display settings of the monitor TV or other display Use the Windows Media Center video to help you change onscreen centering sizing aspect ratio shape brightness contrast color and sharpness of the display with either the TV remote control or the monitor controls m Set up your speakers Select how many speakers you have and test them Speakers
185. rs Click Video Library and then click Next Select the files you want to copy and then click Next A check mark appears next to a file when you select it Click Add More to add more files to the disc After you have selected all of the files click Burn DVD Click Yes Windows Media Center opens a message if you need to insert an additional disc to complete the recording Windows Media Center opens a message when the disc has been created Click Done when the disc has been created Working with Pictures and Videos 189 190 Getting Started features vary by model Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Select models only Ke Creating personalized and professionallooking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer a software program that is installed on the computer The 6 0 version of muvee autoProducer includes features such as video capture and disc recording Basic steps for making a movie The basic steps for producing a movie with muvee autoProducer are the following 2 Capture digital video Capture live or recorded video to the hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video DV camera Add videos and pictures Select video and still image picture files from the computer folders You can easily add videos and still images to the movie project You can use the following video and picture file types in the movie project File extension dv avi avi mpeg 1 mpeg 2 MP4 MOV
186. rs off but you can actually still perform tasks such as recording TV programs or music files Sleep mode turns off the display and mutes the audio NOTE The audio or video of TV recordings is not affected when the computer is in Sleep mode You can activate Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep button on the computer Lg keyboard or remote control You can return to the desktop almost instantly by pressing any Sleep button again by pressing any key on the keyboard by moving the mouse or by pressing any button on the remote control To change the computer power settings 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the Balanced Power saver or High performance option Click Change plan settings ou bh O Click the drop down arrow next to turn off the display to select a time span to turn off the display 7 Click the drop down arrow next to put the computer to sleep to select a time span for putting the computer into Sleep mode 8 Click Save changes 168 Getting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures that you must perform to record or burn files to recordable CD and DVD discs It also includes information about labeling the discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology that is available on select models or by creating a paper label The computer i
187. s you must connect your telephone service line to the modem A which is on the back of the computer B The setup poster shows you how to plug a modem telephone cable into the computer modem connector and into the telephone service line wall jack connector A B Modem connector B Back of computer 16 Getting Started features vary by model Connecting Speakers or Microphone Speakers are included with the monitor select models only or they are sold separately NOTE For product information on the HP Support Web site go to http www hp com support For details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer see the setup poster NOTE Speakers may be passive no power button or power cord or active power button or power cord Your computer supports only active powered speaker systems the speaker system must have its own power cord A stereo speaker set is a leftright two channel speaker system A multichannel audio speaker system is a system with more than two channels and it may include a subwoofer For example 5 1 channels referred to as six speaker mode uses two front speakers left right two rear speakers left right a center speaker and a subwoofer If the computer has multichannel audio speaker capacity select models only you can connect four channels for four speaker output or six channels for 5 1 speaker output Connect the speaker system to the computer and then configure the aud
188. s Media Center all systems Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 75 Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card This section provides an overview of configuring and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card select models Configuring the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers NOTE Three modes are available Entertainment Mode is selected here For information about the other modes see Sound Blaster X Fi configuration modes Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Point to All Programs 3 Click Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and then click Creative Console Launcher 4 The Entertainment Mode window opens If a different mode displays click the Mode button and then select Entertainment Mode 5 Click the Windows Start Button 5 All Programs Creative and then Creative Console Launcher 6 Click the Speakers button E 7 Click Auto Detect Creative automatically detects the type of speakers that are connected to your system ENTERTAINMENT MODE Main Display 8 Click X to close the window Now that you have configured the audio card software you must configure audio output for your media software program The procedure is different for each program Refer to the instructions that came with the media software program 76 Getting
189. se to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer HP Total Care Advisor has four major areas m PC Health amp Security provides a dashboard view of the status of key areas of your computer m PC Action Center receives messages and alerts that inform you of changes in the status of your computer health m PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for your computer m Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer and presents comparison shopping information about those items To open HP Total Care Advisor 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click HP Total Care Advisor Getting Help 41 42 Getting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the setup poster you are ready to turn on the computer Press the Power button on the monitor Press the On button on the front of the computer Turn on the speakers if they are present o0oNx Set up the computer by following the onscreen instructions If prompted select the country region in which you are physically located and wait while the computer makes preparations When you select an alternate language it may take up to 30 minutes for this one time language setup on the computer Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions 6
190. space key on the keyboard or the Clear button on the remote control to delete letters Click Picture Library and then click Next Select the pictures that you want to copy and then click Next A check mark appears next to a picture when you select it Click Add More to add more pictures to the disc After you have selected all of your pictures select Burn CD Click Yes Windows Media Center opens a message if you need to insert an additional disc to complete the recording Windows Media Center opens a message when the disc has been created Click Done when the disc has been created 186 Getting Started features vary by model Playing Videos in Windows Media Center The Pictures Videos area in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet In Pictures Videos you can Play videos that are stored anywhere on the hard disk drive Create a CD or DVD of your video files View your videos in fullscreen mode or from an inset window in Windows Media Center View small thumbnail images and the titles of your video files Playing digital videos After you organize the videos in the Videos folder or Shared Video folder in Windows Explorer open Windows Media Center to watch them 2 Cc Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Center Click Pictures Videos Click video library Select the video
191. subscription of protection updates You can enable Symantec s LiveUpdate to obtain updates automatically whenever you are online Hewlett Packard strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software When you first set up the computer Norton Internet Security helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security Ensure that you set up Norton Internet Security before you start using the Internet Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs Norton Internet Security and then click Norton Internet Security 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop e 2 Click a task under Tasks amp Scans and then follow any onscreen instructions For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software open Norton Internet Security and then click Help under Quick Links Manually running a scan To select and run a scan Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab e Click the Tasks amp Scans bor Click Run a Scan uh WN Select Run Full System Scan to scan your entire hard disk drives for viruses and security risks Depending on the number of files on your computer this may take several minutes 6 When the scan is complete click Finish 100 Ge
192. system with 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting INE SHEGKERS EA MEE M De The pe DRE ete 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector ssssssssse e 37 Getting Help isse Loeb quoa ae PERPE e A NS dep SE EXN CO E Ee USE Finding Ran ror CI M Or E 39 Finding Guides en the Web err ee PK rn eai a Y NOE S PAR RN Red 39 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 40 Using the PC Help amp Tools Folder bed ete ne Rt PRU tance tober sd eei 40 Using the hardware diagnostic EE ae 40 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software sse e dieti eos det eed e oo ee 41 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 6643 Turning the Computer son avt plc aed tet tube ur ten qut tM 44 Using Shut DOWIT d 44 Ding Lote oen 45 Using mede oss ve gun e PES Uo atu Pes Dt cust yenit an CUP 45 Using Hibernate mode cs os Vei eher bur Orid en RARI ROI P EH 46 Automatic Sleep Hibernate or Away mode 46 Restarting the pie pi Te pde Red ELA adea ea 47 Connectig to The Internet sc ose ope ewe WO a at ata ef D o REUS 47 iv Getting Started features vary by model Using the Compu
193. t the type of label you want to print select one of following Disc Label LightScribe label Or MiniDisc Label LightScribe label 6 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue e 7 Under Step 2 Edit titles and other information design the disc label in a disc title author and date b Type in song titles artist author and time size of the files You can click the Import icon to import MP3 information if desired E M 8 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue 176 Getting Started features vary by model 9 Under Step 3 Select the label s layout and background a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available and then click the Select button when you find the one that you want b Select a background image by clicking the arrows under Background Image to scroll through the different background images that are available and then click the Select button when you find the one that you want If you are creating a paper label select a paper size under Paper Template by using the drop down arrow 10 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue 11 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label click the Print icon 12 Click OK to create the LightScribe label The estimated time to complete the label displays along with a progress bar It is possibl
194. ted device source such as microphone with cable connected to Mic In pink m An player with cable connected to Line In blue 2 From an internal source inside or directly connected to the computer audio files may reside on hard disk drives DVDs CDs USB drives HP Personal Media Drives or any connected device Play internal media files through programs such as Microsoft Windows Media Player Other installed media player software NOTE Digital Audio In cannot be multistreamed Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 83 When to use multistreaming audio You may multistream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples For online gaming You hear 5 1 game sound on AV receiver or powered speakers m You also hear gaming conversation on a headset See Example 1 For online gaming 2 For digital home entertainment You hear DVD sound on a living room TV display or AV receiver from the rear speaker connections You also hear sound on the computer or powered speakers that are connected to the front panel green headphone jack from one of the following external computer 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 Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1 For online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for online gaming w
195. ted muvee file in the list L D m Click the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of the muvee files respectively Click the trash can icon to delete the selected file Click the disc icon to create copies of all of the picture and video files that are used to create 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 then select the correct format in the window that opens Under Disc title type a title for the disc Select the disc menu theme in the drop down list You can preview the different themes in the window Select the CD or DVD burner drive in the drop down list Click Burn Now Select the type of video disc that you want to create DVD VCD or SVCD The window shows the disc capacity the disc capacity used and available disc space If you want to create more than one disc of the same muvee file a Click a number next to Number of copies and then click OK b Select the number of copies to record and then click OK Insert a disc into the DVD recording drive Click Burn Now to start recording the movie to disc NOTE For best disc quality it is recommended that you not perform other computer tasks while the movie is being recorded to disc Or To save the current settings for future use click Burn Later When the recording is complete click OK Click Close Crea
196. ter 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 varies 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 information for your computer go to the HP Support Web site at http www hp com support NOTE Double layer DVD technology is supported by select models only 116 Getting Started features vary by model Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can Read CDs CD Rs and CD RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play games Create LightScribe label Play Blu ray DVD Play HD DVD Record data to Blu ray disc Record HD data to DVD Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No DVD DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Double DVD RW R layer CD ROM CD RW ROM RAM DVD RW R DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
197. ter with Safety and Comfort 48 Setting Up User Accounts eis tdeo EIE 49 Protecting the COHDUIBE eese osea a oae De diet aves eae dag Deva 50 Using BASS WONG costes 50 Using antivirus software gode sete eae tou esi amita ms n M ERA 52 Using firewall software c ses e C p were top RC Su ID UNE 52 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 29 Installing critical security Updates oe vt ap besten t et 54 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware 54 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Compulter 25 Using the Keyboard NS unes e Saa NN e En oss Yo E Dee eve Identifying Keyboard Features sse pt e BER ERR UAR Ed 57 Alphanumeric etod ede bes aha haeo PE uate ian ER dica 57 F nction Keys 58 da E REP UE METS ERE Med 58 ATOW MEY e EDU tr ode de alate dele na aie ed 58 INDIE TG S ce d TR P 59 Keyboard dndicalots csse ra ap OW D eO Be tette ade eevee 59 Special keyboard buttons istos rp e tome ede E 60 Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons sssssssssssse 60 Customizing the keyboard buttons
198. termine which side A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen to play Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up for the side that you want to play If the CD drive is vertically positioned in the computer place the disc with the label facing right for the side that you want to play 114 Getting Started features vary by model 4 Close the disc tray by Gently pushing the tray into the computer Or Clicking the open close button on the control panel for the program that controls the drive Or m Pressing the media control open close button or Eject button on the keyboard select models only Or m Pressing the Eject button on the drive if it is accessible To remove a CD or DVD With the computer turned on open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button Holding on to the disc edges or center hole only lift the CD or DVD out of the tray Place the disc in its case Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer 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 The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos as well as most computer DVD ROM and CD ROM drives The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD ROM drives CD R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD RW discs
199. th the type of discs that the DVD drive can play Some drives can play both Blu ray and HD DVDs This means a better movie viewing experience greater picture quality and more bonus content Keep the following in mind when playing Blu ray and HD DVDs m The DVD Play BD HD DVD player software is capable of playing standard DVD movie discs however the enhanced features are available only with Blu ray and HD DVD discs m HD DVD and Blu ray movies play only through the DVD Play BD HD DVD software m CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD and Blu ray playback functions It is recommended that you close all other applications before and during HD DVD and Blu ray playback m AACS keys are integrated into the computer for copy protection purposes Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required and easily done by connecting to the Internet Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 153 m Some HD DVD and Blu ray advanced features may not be supported m As HD DVD and Blu ray are new formats containing new technologies certain disc digital connection compatibility and or performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed m For some HD DVD and Blu ray titles to play they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and the display may require HDCP support To play a DVD you must have a DVD drive 1 Insert the DVD into the DVD drive The default DVD program opens If the
200. that you want to move and then click it to select it Click Organize and then Cut Find and open the folder in which you want to put the file Click Organize and then Paste NOTE You can also move files by dragging them into a new location You can have two or more Windows Explorer windows open at one time Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into another folder Release the mouse button and click Move Here to place the item in the new location 108 Getting Started features vary by model Finding Files To find a file you can use the Search box at the top of every folder or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu which searches the whole computer To search from a folder Search box Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer Find the folder that you want to search Search looks in the current folder and all subfolders Click in the search box at the top of the window and begin to type The Search box filters according to what you type It displays files if your term matches the file name tags or other file properties It displays text documents if the term occurs in any of the text inside the document file To search from the Windows Start Button menu Click the Windows Start Button o on the taskbar
201. the Safely Remove Hardware task This appears as a taskbar icon next to the time Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window Doing so disconnects the drive If this happens restart the computer Do not insert or remove memory cards when the activity light is blinking Doing so may cause data loss or it may permanently damage the card reader Format a memory card before you use it See Formatting a Memory Card 124 Getting Started features vary by model Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP Pocket Media Drive HP Media Drives can be used as internal or external USB hard disk drives designed to quickly and easily increase the storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos music videos and other important files You can also use the HP Media Drives to back up other drives on the computer NOTE The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP Pocket Media Drive are included with select models only Both drives are sold separately The HP Media Drives are designed to m Work with computers that have a USB port m Store large media files and personal files from digital cameras digital video camcorders and MP3 players m Quickly transfer files between PCs m Play medio files m Back up your files Perform system backups for added data security For more information about using HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center refer to the
202. the drive s flat side is down and the rounded side is up Do not force the drive into the bay it should slide easily into the bay 3 Slide the drive all the way into the drive bay until the drive is firmly connected to the internal connections With the computer turned on and the drive inserted correctly the power LED B D on the front of the drive is lit HP Media Drive fronts A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power drive activity LED indicator 2 HP Personal Media Drive A B C HP Pocket Media Drive D Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 127 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you connect by using a USB 2 0 cable If the computer has USB 1 1 ports use two USB ports to insure that enough power is supplied Most USB 2 0 ports can supply enough power so that only one USB connection is required When connecting the drive to a computer without a drive bay the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate power supply in addition to a USB 2 0 connection The HP Pocket Media Drive does not require a separate power supply because power is supplied through the USB 2 0 connection NOTE The HP Personal Media Drive comes with a built in fan the HP Pocket Media Drive does not come with a
203. ting Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 205 Upgrading muvee autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips audio clips and still images in the movie project It also includes support for DivX file types so that you can import or create DivX format movies Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers 1 Atthe top of the muvee autoProducer window click Help 2 Click Check for updates The program accesses the Internet and displays muvee autoProducer offers Supported muvee autoProducer output file types The supported muvee autoProducer file types are the following File extension File type dv avi Digital Video avi Audio Video Interleaved mpeg 1 Motion Picture Experts Group video playback mpeg 2 MPEG for DVD video playback wmv Windows Media AV file movie video 206 Getting Started features vary by model A adding CD tracks to the music library 1 36 music files to the music library from the hard disk drive 135 adjusting monitor 11 antivirus installing program 55 audio connector 5 Audio Line Out 5 retasking multistreaming 82 audio input left and right connectors 4 autoscroll 69 B batteries installing in remote control type for remote control 90 Bluetooth devices 14 Blu ray compatibility 115 DVD 118 using a Blu ray drive 113
204. to adjust the double click speed Click Apply and then click OK 0n BON Turning on the ClickLock option ClickLock enables you to highlight or drag an object without holding down the mouse button To turn on the ClickLock option Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab In the ClickLock area place a check in the Turn on ClickLock check box Click Apply and then click OK BON 70 Getting Started features vary by model Changing the scroll wheel speed To change the scroll wheel speed Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Wheel tab In the Vertical Scrolling area adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons Or In the Horizontal Scrolling area adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons 7 Click Apply and then click OK oO Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not respond see Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard in the Using the Keyboard chapter to resynchronize the devices Using the Mouse 71 72 Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Speakers are included with the monitor select models only or they
205. to create edit or delete the account password m Guest 15 allowed to use most software and change system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the computer Is not allowed to change other user settings or passwords or install software Does not have access to password protected files folders and settings Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks m Advantages to multiple user accounts Ability to create individual user settings a Ability to limit access to software for certain users m Drawbacks to multiple user accounts More memory RAM usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Turning On the Computer for the First Time 49 Protecting the Computer Protect the computer personal settings and data from a variety of risks by using m Passwords m Antivirus software m Firewall software m Critical security updates NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not be able to prevent software attacks or to prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer User password or user account Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software antivirus program Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software firewall progra
206. tput m Line In m Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher NOTE If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as your output device you will need a special connector from Creative Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 38 Getting Started features vary by model Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User s Guides folder select models only Click the Windows Start Button e on the taskbar Click All Programs Click User Guides Click an item to view it or use it A NOTE If there are no guide titles listed in the folder your computer has no onscreen guides Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site Go to http www hp com support in your Web browser Select your country region and language Click Support and Drivers Enter the model number of your computer and then click Search Click Manuals oO h WON Locate the manual you want and then do one of the following m Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download from the Manuals page if it is not currently installed on your computer m Right click the title click Save Target As specify a location on the computer where you want to save the file rename the file retaining the
207. tting Started features vary by model Setting a Full System Scan time To schedule a time for a Norton Internet Security Full System Scan ON hb Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab e Click the Tasks amp Scans bor Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click New Set the frequency and time that you want the scan to run When you are done click OK NOTE If the computer is in Sleep mode the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan Setting up a Custom Scan time To create a Custom Scan for specific files folders and drives N GB OND 9 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab e Click the Tasks amp Scans bor Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Click Create Custom Scan and then click Next Click Add Folders or Add Files Place a check mark next to the files and folders that you want to scan click Add and then click Next Type a name for your customized scan and then click Finish Click Schedule next to the customized scan thot you just created 10 Click New 11 Set the frequency and time that you want the scan to run 12 When you are done click OK NOTE If the computer is in Sleep mode the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan
208. twork interface adapter Network Interface Card or NIC provides a high speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet 1OBaseT or Fast Ethernet 100BaseT network After you connect this interface to a network such as a LAN you can connect to the Internet through the network 1 Connectan Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector A on the back of the computer and to the network router or LAN device NOTE Your computer may not come with an Ethernet connector A A Ethernet connector RJ 45 port B Ethernet indicator lights 2 With the computer turned on check the indicator lights B next to the Ethernet connector for the status ACTIVITY Lit yellow during network data transfer activity LINK Lit green when there is a valid network connection NOTE Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light Setting Up the Computer 13 Integrated Wireless Devices Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices Wireless local area network WLAN devices connect the computer to wireless local area networks commonly referred to as wireless networks wireless LANs or WLANs in corporate offices your home and public areas such as airports and restaurants In a WLAN each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless access point which can be several hundred feet away
209. uch as Pop or Live or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later Realtek HD Audio Manager I HD USB ist output HDMI Output Speakers L Microphone A ey Main Volume 0 4 Set Default Device z Ree fa UH 25 Pop live Club Rock Equalizer lt none gt E S amp Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio 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 complete the following steps to select it Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound and then Realtek HD Audio Manager Click the Line In tab Click Digital In tab and then select Set Default Device Click OK to close the window Cou hh NOTE You can retask the front pink blue and green connectors to perform other audio functions see Retasking front panel audio connectors Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 81 Retasking front panel audio connectors You can retask the Line In Mic In Headphone and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer as necessary Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager Click a front connector icon that y
210. wait 1 minute and plug the remote sensor back in Try altering the lighting conditions in the room or moving the location of the remote sensor if this continues Press the Enter button on the remote control after changing a channel Point the remote control toward the remote sensor and press a button A faint red light should appear on the remote sensor If the light appears then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software Close Windows Media Center restart the computer and then open Windows Media Center again If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the cable set top box or satellite receiver Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control If a faint red light doesn t appear when you point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the OK button try the following 2 Cc Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar right click Computer and then select Properties Click Device Manager Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers Windows is properly detecting the IR Receiver If it is not listed go to the next step Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the computer and plug it into the same USB port Disconnect all other USB devices leave the
211. ware program to locate the files on the HP 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 always best to remove the drive safely to avoid errors See Disconnecting the Drive To assign a drive letter Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Right click Computer Select Manage Click Disk Management Right click HP Media Drive Select Change Drive Letter and Paths h NOTE To avoid multiple hard disk drives from using the same drive letter when connecting and removing the drives assign the letter Z 7 Click Change 8 Select a letter from the drop down menu and then apply the changes by clicking OK Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 129 Using the Drive When running for long periods of time the aluminum case of the HP Media Drive may become very warm This is part of the HP Media Drive s advanced design and is completely normal The built in low noise fan is designed to turn on automatically at pre set temperatures If you are using the HP Media Drive connected externally to the computer place the drive in a wellventilated area Transferring files to another computer manually You can transfer your computer profile information which includes how the computer looks as well as the personal files such as photos music or video you have created To transfer your files manually
212. where in the DVD Play window Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback such as skipping when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema try the following solutions in the order listed 1 If the computer includes Windows Media Center try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to allow optimal DVD playback a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center b Scroll up to the TV Movies menu and then select HP DVD Play Use the DVD controls to play the movie 2 Change the resolution of the display until the issue is resolved a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Control Panel and then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust screen resolution b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly lower resolution and then click Apply c Click Yes d Try playing the DVD again If the playback is still poor repeat steps a to d until a better display resolution is found 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window NOTE Having a higher end computer graphics video card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback 148 Getting Started features vary by model Using country region codes Most DVD discs have country region codes embedded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie c
213. wmv asf iP9 ipeg gif File type Digital Video Audio Video Interleaved Motion Picture Experts Group video playback MPEG for DVD video playback MPEG for high quality video format Web streaming wireless devices and so on QuickTime Movie Windows Media AV file movie video Windows Media file Advanced Streaming Format Joint Photographic Experts Group still image Graphics Interchange Format still image Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 File extension File type continued png Portable Network Graphics still image tif Tagged Image File Format still image bmp Bitmap still image NOTE If you upgrade muvee autoProducer you can use the DivX video format See Upgrading muvee autoProducer 3 Add music Select music files on the computer to add to the movie soundtrack You can use the following music file types in the movie project File extension File type Advanced Audio Coding mp3 MPEG Layer 3 m4a 4 Audio layer unprotected Windows Audio wma Windows Media Audio 4 Select a style Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in the movie 5 Add captions Personalize the movie with an opening title and closing credits 6 Make the movie Automatically analyze the videos pictures music movie style and captions that you added to the project and save the project to the computer hard disk drive be
214. you have specified under the rating setup However to view unrated Web sites or pages users must enter the Content Advisor password that you have set This means that any unrated page even Help and Support or Internet Explorer is not viewable if the user does not know the password To enable Content Advisor Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Internet Explorer Click Tools and then click Internet Options Click the Content tab In the Content Advisor area click Enable WN Click the General tab click Create password and type a password 7 Click OK and then click OK again To allow access to an unrated site or page you approve of 1 Open the Web site 2 When the password window appears select the Always allow viewing or Allow viewing only this time option Introducing Your Computer Software 99 Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access you expose it to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable or damage your operating system software programs or computer utilities Antivirus software can detect most viruses remove them and in most cases repair any damage that they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses you must keep antivirus software up to date Norton Internet Security an antivirus software program is preinstalled on your computer and includes a free trial
215. you want to use with the credits in the credits Select Use Font and then click the Use Font button to open the Font window Select the font and then click OK 8 When you are done adjusting the settings for the movie project click OK Or Click Cancel to undo any settings After you have added at least one video or picture file to the 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 that you have selected along with the style of movie to produce a professional looking movie in just a few steps 1 Click the make muvee button 2 Click OK as required 3 After making a movie you can preview it in the muvee autoProducer Preview window Use the controls in the Preview window to play pause and stop the movie preview You can revise and preview the movie as often as you want to experiment with different styles and with the content of the movie IMPORTANT Each time that you make a change to a movie project you must click the make muvee button again to add that change to the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 201 Previewing the movie After you have made the movie you can preview how it looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie 1 2 3 5 6 Click the Start Playback button The movie starts playing Use the Stop and Previous Frame Next Frame buttons to n
216. ystem software programs or utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date The Norton Internet Security program which is preinstalled on the computer includes antivirus and firewall components The software includes a free update period It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program To open and access Norton Internet Security 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Norton Internet Security and then click Norton Internet Security in the list See Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software for more information about using the Norton antivirus software For more information about computer viruses type viruses into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center Using firewall software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you the computer and your data To protect your privacy use firewall software Microsoft W
217. zed according to task select models only A folder contains a list of items Each item is actually a shortcut or link to a program a document or another folder The Music folder for example contains shortcuts to the programs that you use to play music CDs 94 Getting Started features vary by model Organizing the All Programs list To change the name of an item 1 Right click the item 2 Click Rename 3 the new name and then press Enter on the keyboard 4 Click Yes in the message that appears To copy an item 1 Right click the item 2 Click Copy 3 the desktop or folder rightclick an empty area and then click Paste If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed To remove a shortcut Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click the folder Right click the shortcut and then click Delete A ON Using the Control Panel The Control Panel is where you can set up or change properties and settings for the monitor the keyboard the mouse the modem a network connection and other components and features of the computer The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance adding hardware adding or removing programs and other tasks To open the Control Panel 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel Introducing Your Computer

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