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1. 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 F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used m Pressing F3 displays a search window Edit keys l LIIS ar G O aoao OST aag Goo m Hr 111 J rn The edit keys are Insert Home Page Up 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 HI 2858888333335 T OL Y IT Y Y Y Y YT CX X X WIIS
2. 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 Numeric keys OO OOO ooroo CJ O O OO O CIEL 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 ca E Oooo ooo ooo ag LJ CLE XE OC OCOCOCOCIC ILL J oon MNRBEBNEEREEEEEENEES ODOC COOCOO u Oon oOo O LI
3. Computer to 7 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 gt Rear speakers left and right 7 1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight channel 7 1 speaker home audio system to the computer 1 2 3 Turn off the computer Turn off the receiver amplifier 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 o s e Ow NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound 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 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 3 6 el rear 5 Oe 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 If you have a center subwoofer speaker connect the stereo mi
4. Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with the name or with an icon for its status Icon Name Description gt Num Lock When lit numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions Caps Lock When lit alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase Scroll Lock When lit scroll function is locked Using the Keyboard 55 Special keyboard buttons O mol sooo X X XX NEC XXL m III Bunsansssunn O 000 CN I I X t X 1 azm HUU OD OL ic JL Y 1000 JJ 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 a
5. NOR 110 Grediing ADS ATS sc ee ede 110 COR YING e Ke eoe Ton De dq ctam mide dt ele ses 111 Creating data CSCS 5 ca esas exe eM M MD EA E DENS RE 112 Creating photo slide show discs ana 112 Making a disc label using LightScribe ssssss 113 Making a paper disclabelia curte tt RV RO OW ttem ban 114 Creating Movies by Using muvee 115 Basic Steps to Make a Movie una nee is at ken 115 Using muvee autoProducer oye on bees omo II Ri Dei cat vet eat va 116 Getting started NOTE 116 Capturing video from a digital video camera 118 Adding wide oScos Sc 119 Adding Ree ITI I DR a a a ee 120 Ad 121 Selegting dhe style iriiria tul E ad eat norte date 121 Chanding Iheselings sun Hs cc ederet ect bi E A niv eis leitet Mia vs 122 Adding an opening title and closing 123 Making elle 123 Previewing the movie tet a n ode DOR o unie ve 124 Modifying THE movie soa do aa 124 Saving the movie Project eos retra t oed Pe D eren qul erm ede 125 Recording Ihe movie project TO disc soo iata ee 126 Upgrading muvee autoProducer es wi aee o e etch eile bine
6. 18 Connecting 4 1 Four Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers 19 Connecting 5 1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers 20 Connecting 7 1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers 22 Table of Contents iii iv Getting Started Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio 24 Y adapter eablgs s eer toits todo baut tod bob bea trao iota sosta teet 24 2 home stereo installati ni a nun 25 8 1 HONIG MUI instalation seere et ait iu hse uni ES 26 5 1 home audio installation 26 7 al home audisinstallali n oie eoo Ep Win rei Re 28 7 1 home audio installation procedure neueren ae 29 Conn cting Digital Audio oreste eec vulc e iet eter testa an E ac BET US 30 Connecting Headphones ys sense 31 Using 2 1 speaker system with 31 Using a 5 1 to 7 1 speaker system with 31 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound 32 Connecting the Speakers ao a ee 32 Connecting the Flexijack conector x iai roto toto ois erede Pap on pad 33 Getting Help P A A MO Fi
7. 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 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 NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type 515 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 3 6 E 5 o 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
8. Changing the settings Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie m Saving the movie project m Recording the movie project to disc Modifying the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 117 118 Getting Started Capturing video from a digital video camera You can use muvee autoProducer to capture copy digital video files to your 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 your DV camera See Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Captured video files are automatically added to your movie project To remove the file from your movie project select 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 free space available on your 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 in muvee autoProducer 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 your hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer 1 Connect your DV ca
9. lt 4 vA cQ Or n Label Eject 1 and Eject 2 Rec Stop Play Pause Prev Next Volume ad amp Mute 4 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 controls 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 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Keyboard Click the Buttons tab and then double click the button you want to change au h WON For the button configuration click the Down arrow to the right of the list and choose the button capability such as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label 7 Enter a display label and the address information For a Web page enter the URL 8 Click OK 9 On the Buttons tab click
10. magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture c Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion Adding music To add music files to your movie production as a soundtrack 1 Click the Add Music button in the Music area The Add Music window opens 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing music files for your movie Add up to three music files Select multiple music files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files 3 Adjust the order of the music files by dragging and dropping the files NOTE To remove music from the production select it and then click the 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 you use also affects how muvee autoProducer combines the video picture and music files in your movie project to produce the final movie For example using the Cinema style results in a movie that is moderately paced color enhanced and in a wide screen format To select a style just click it in the list A sample of the style displays in the Preview win
11. 2 Use the Stop and Previous Frame Next Frame buttons to navigate through the movie 3 Click the Take Snapshot button to save the current frame as a picture file bmp or gif format 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window See Adding videos for more information about using magicMoments E Modifying the movie After you have created the movie muvee autoProducer allows you to make some quick final changes to your project before saving it muvee autoProducer can automatically replace shots with other similar or contrasting ones Alternatively you can manually choose your replacement shots To modify a movie 1 Click the Tweak muvee button The Tweak muvee window opens 2 Click the Start Playback button The movie begins playing You can click gag 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 3 Use the controls in the Tweak muvee window to modify the movie project NOTE In the Tweak muvee window you can only replace a video segment with another video segment from the original footage and pictures with other pictures You cannot expand the duration of the selected clip or the replacement clip Click the Auto replace with similar button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with another similar picture or video segment Click the Auto replace with different
12. b n the Enter your credits here box type the text that you want to appear at the end of your movie c Click Use font to select the font style size color and effects from the Font window d Select a background image for the ending credits Click Apply 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window Making the movie After you have added ot least one video or picture file to your movie project you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the video picture and music files you have selected along with the style of movie to produce a professional looking movie in just a few steps 1 Click the make muvee button EN 2 Click OK as required make 3 After making a movie you can preview the movie in the muvee autoProducer Preview window Use the controls in the Preview window to play pause and stop the movie preview lt muvee Each time you make a change to a movie project you need to click the make muvee button again to add that change to your movie You can revise and preview the movie as often as you want to experiment with different styles and the content of the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 123 Previewing the movie After you have made the movie you can preview how the movie looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie 1 Click the Start Playback button The movie begins playing
13. esses eee eene nere 63 Changing Mouse Pointer Speedster 63 Introducing Your Computer Software es OD Learning More About 5 65 Using the ues Ga Set 65 Removing desktop dens diodes 66 Retrieving desktop icons Co nete ee 66 Using the Windows Start Button Menu x aio ite pne oso gr nahe eee pute feas dn 66 Using the All Programs menu oiseau verte ee e e ven v HER 66 Organizing your All Programs list oe oo re rre d ait He ERRARE 67 Using the Control screen dette bitten eth icd tutus dinde 67 RESIZING Windows rhe bb eg eri e ER qnn 68 Working with Digital Images u utn o Mate te Vo 68 About the Internet o Ee ace 69 Using Browser e editt He CEN 70 Searching the Internet wes a ee 70 Restricting Internet 71 Table of Contents v vi Getting Started Using Antivirus Software nn Mia ty S eee feft 71 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software 72 Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security 72 Sending and Receiving EMail pep nae ee 73 Using Windows Mails coda bassa etre et eub ataca dus d snap RE du ed 73 U
14. Clicking the open close button on the control panel for the program that controls the drive Or Pressing the media control open close button or Eject button on the keyboard select models only Or Pressing the Eject button on the drive if it is accessible remove CD 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 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 m The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most computer DVD ROM and CD ROM drives m The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD ROM drives m CD R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD RW discs are Your DVD Writer CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer CD Writer drive are fast allowing quick recording times Using CD and DVD Media Drives 85 Disc Features and Compatibility Table Disc CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD R and DVD R Double layer DVD R DVD R DVD RW and DVD RW VCD File type
15. Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2 0 adapter card Your HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card allows up to the maximum burst rate of 480 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 software has stopped working Reinstall the software Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with your 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 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 101 102 Getting Started Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on your operating system you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software To change a user s account 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel User 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 Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs This section describes how to play CDs VCDs or DVDs by using Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs This section also describes using Music
16. a Wireless wide area networks WWAN devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere 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 11b or 802 1 1g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with your system This device enables you to establish a wireless network using your computer as a wireless access point or you can use your computer as a wireless client Station Mode if you already have a wireless network running You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for further information An external antenna is supplied with your system you must connect it to the 802 11 module to increase the range and sensitivity of the radio To connect the wireless LAN antenna 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the computer 2 For the best wireless performance place the antenna on the computer or in an elevated and open area NOTE T
17. Data Music Data Music Data Music Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Plays in computer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Yes Yes Yes Plays in home or car stereo No Yes No Varies by model No Varies by model No No Plays in home DVD player No Varies by model No Varies by model No Varies by model No Yes No Varies by model No Varies by model Varies by model Varies by model No Varies by model Varies by model NOTE Some computers come with the double layer DVD Writer It supports single layer and double layer DVD media Double layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB of data on double layer DVD R or DVD R media Double layer is a new technology Double layer media compatibility 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 NOTE The Roxio Creator recording
18. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards or media to store models only 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 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 their own browser Your connection
19. try the following Some cards have a read write or security switch on the card Make sure the read write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to the card Make sure the amount of data you want to store is not larger than the storage limit of the memory card Make sure the memory card is one of the supported types CompactFlash Type and Il Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital SmartMedia or xD media Make sure 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 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 permane
20. 49 VCD 126 playing with Windows Media Player 105 video capture live 118 recorded video 118 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 116 videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 58 Index 131 W Web Streaming 125 WEP 10 Windows Media Player play DVDs 104 play music CDs 103 playing video CDs 105 Windows Movie Maker features 76 Windows Vista update 48 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local area network WLAN 8 132 Getting Started wireless network name 10 security 10 wireless network device checking installation 10 wireless wide area networks WWAN devices 9 WLAN security 10 working in comfort 39 WPA 10 Y Y adapter cables 24 Part Number 5991 6821
21. Apply 10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button 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 will see this combination of keys represented as Alt Ctrl S In Windows Vista press Ctrl C to copy an item 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 you can perform through menus but save you time and mouse clicks Using the Keyboard 59 60 Getting Started Using 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 l
22. Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore Find the file you want to move and click to select it Click Organize and Cut Find and open the folder where you want to put the file Click Organize and 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 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 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore 2 Find the folder you want to search Search looks in the current folder and all subfolders Click into 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
23. Drive Letter and Paths a h wns 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 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 your computer place the drive in a well ventilated area Transferring files to another computer manually You can transfer your computer profile information which includes how your computer looks as well as the personal files such as photos music or video you have created To transfer your files manually 1 Connect the drive to your 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 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 99 Disconnecting the Drive 100 Getting Started CAUTION To avoid hardware damage and data loss always disconnect your HP Media Drive safely when it
24. Fi Protected Access Personal WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP When setting up a network you should 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 Use 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 faxes 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 your telephone service line wall jack connector A B Modem connector B Back of computer Setting Up Your Computer 11 12 Getting Started Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE For cross references see Configuring Speaker and Sound Options in your product information on the HP Support Web site go to http www hp com support Using Speakers Speakers are included with the
25. Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 95 Connecting The Dress dace ese apt eue D ME 96 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay ae 96 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 97 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 98 Using the Drive n 99 Transferring files to another computer manually 99 Disconnecting the Drive Gc aan 100 Troubleshooting the HP Media Dive ioa re E inne 101 Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs E EEEE ESE E PEI E 03 en len tee teet th uad eoe Lesen veste det 103 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player una 103 Playing pA rM 104 Using country region codes ero RD sd asa e iae sie EIS 104 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 104 Playing Video CDs VC DS ee ee eos 105 Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media 105 Creating Audio and Data Discs ee ecce eee eee eee eee e eee eoe eee sscs secs 107 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording nun 108 Working with Audio ae che el i ted e cid AREE 108 A dio Co deser debo qoa tu 109 Before you begin creating discs 109 Cialing audis S qe ceo REL ebene 109 Creating jukebox discs u le a baud sop Due
26. Setup Utility Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 41 42 Getting Started E P T m em fa 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 system 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 Norton Internet Security which is preinstalled on the computer includes an antivirus program 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 again For more information about computer viruses type viruses into the Search box in the Help and Support Center ES Moe eg s e ng firewall software When you use t
27. add files from the computer hard disk drive When done adding files click the Burn button e When the process is complete you are prompted to create a disc label For more information on creating a disc label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe or Making a paper disc label For more help using Roxio Creator refer to the Help menu in the program Creating photo slide show discs This section provides instructions for creating a slide show disc using photos on the computer hard disk drive To create a slide show disc 1 2 3 Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Photo tab Click Slideshow The Slideshow Assistant window opens In the Add Content area click Add Photos and add picture files from the computer hard disk drive If desired click Add Background Audio to add audio to the slide show When done adding photos click Next 8 Choose a transition style and click Next 9 Click Burn To Disc For more help using Roxio Creator and Slideshow Assistant refer to the Help menu in the program Making a disc label using LightScribe The following provides instructions for making a disc label using LightScribe technology For instructions on making a paper label refer to Making a paper disc label LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe req
28. button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment Click the Manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice Click the Undo or Redo button as needed 124 Getting Started When you are done modifying the movie project click OK to save your changes and close the Tweak muvee window Or To exit the Tweak muvee window without saving your changes click Cancel Saving the movie project After you are satisfied with the look of your movie project you are ready to save the movie as a file on your hard disk drive 2 3 Click the Save and share your muvee button The Listed muvee Files window opens with all your muvee Files listed Remove the check mark next to any muvee files you do not want to save Edit the muvee files before saving Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected muvee file 2 n Click the Move up or Move down button to change the order of the muvee files in the list I m Press the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of the muvee files Pah m Select a muvee file and click the trash can icon to delete the file The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and then select the correct format in the window that opens Click Save Now The Sa
29. 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 Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging a disc follow these guidelines m Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it m Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only m Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on your desk Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc m Store discs at room temperature Using CD and DVD Media Drives 83 84 Getting Started Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION Use only standard shaped circular discs in your drives Using non standard discs such as heart shaped discs or business card discs may damage your drive To insert a CD or DVD With your 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 Remove the CD or DVD from its case holding the disc edges or center hole only Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up NOTE On a double sided DVD read the text around the center hole to determine 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 you want to play Close the disc tray by Gently pushing the tray into the computer Or
30. files m Select a muvee file and click the trash can icon to delete the file Click the check box next to Burn source files to disc to create copies of all of the picture and video files used to create the muvee file The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and then select the correct format in the window that opens Click Burn Now The muvee Burner window opens Under Disc title type a title for your 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 Select the type of video disc to create DVD VCD or SVCD The window shows the disc capacity disc capacity used and available disc space If you wish to create more than one disc by using the same muvee file use these steps a Click Options and then Number of copies b Select the number of copies to burn and then click OK Click Burn Now to begin burning your movie to disc Or To save the current settings for future use click Burn Later Click OK when the recording is complete Close the muvee Burner window 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 photos in your movie production It also includes support for DivX file types which enables you to import or create DivX fo
31. lower left A D upper right D upper right D upper right D upper right RSMMC D upper right JIE D upper right M E lower right E lower right MS lower right MS P lower right MS B upper left SM B upperleft NOTE Some memory cards such as CF Ultra Ill are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with your computer Using the Memory Card Reader 91 2 slot memory card reader select models only A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot 2 slot reader Card Insert the media location Secure Digital SD Facing up gold connector fingers F upper down MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up x gold connector fingers F upper down Memory Stick MS Facing up A Memory Card gold connector fingers F upper down Memory Stick MS Pro Facing up 2 Memory Card gold connector fingers F upper us down SmartMedia SM Facing down A Memory Card gold connector fingers up F upper xD media Facing up A gold connector fingers F upper down IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge holes G lower CompactFlash Type media Receptacle edge holes G lower CompactFlash Type Il media Receptacle edge holes G lower NOTE Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time Only the first one inserted is recognized by the memory card re
32. monitor select models only or are sold separately For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer see the setup poster NOTE Speakers may be passive no power button and no 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 a six speaker mode uses two front speakers left right two rear speakers left right 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 Connect your speaker system to the computer and then configure the audio software for sound output Connecting Speakers or Microphone 13 Sound Connector Types 14 Getting Started Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of your computer m Three connectors W Six connectors m Sound The connectors are 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connection select models only Software configuration is different for each
33. programs support the double layer technology 86 Getting Started 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 CD ROM Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No CD RW Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No DVD ROM DVD RAM Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD RW R DVD RW R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Double layer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Combo CD RW LightScribe DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No DVD RW R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Using CD and DVD Media Drives 87 88 Getting Started 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 reader 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 o
34. radio changing DVD and audio settings Playing Music CDs To play music CDs you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive The default audio program opens If the Audio CD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs 2 The music CD automatically begins to play Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies NOTE Some commercial music CDs are copy protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player Such CDs come with their own built in player that must be used 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive The Windows Media Player window opens If the wizard window opens select Windows Media Player from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar choose All Programs and then click Windows Media Player Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 103 2 To play the CD or DVD click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar You also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models For more information on using Windows Media Player click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help Playing DVDs To play a DVD you must have a DVD d
35. that describes the information 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 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 a word or question what you type automatically appears in the Search box As you type the search results appear in the left pane 3 Do one ofthe following Click a result to open it m Click the X to clear the results of the search and return to the main list of programs Click Search the computer to show the results in a folder for advanced options Click Search the Internet to search the Internet by opening your browser 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 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 you have specified under the rating setup However to view unrated Web sites or pages they must enter the Content Advisor pa
36. whenever you are connected to the Internet and you automatically receive messages as they become available To turn on the service Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays 5 Click Activate to reactivate the service Turning On Your Computer for the First Time Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information 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 http www hp com ergo into your Web browser address box and then press Enter on the keyboard Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 39 Protecting Your Computer 40 Getting Started Protect your computer personal settings and data from a variety of risks by using m Passwords m Antivirus software m Firewall software m Critical security updates
37. 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 open window so 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 65 Removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them To delete a desktop icon 1 Right click the icon 2 Click Delete Retrieving desktop icons 1 Open the Recycling Bin on your desktop 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop Using the Windows Start Button Menu 66 Getting Started 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 Runa program 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 displa
38. your computer Setting Up Your Computer 5 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 your system recovery discs with your documentation This allows easy access to all important computer documents and files Adjusting the Monitor To change the screen resolution Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click Personalize Click the Display Settings If necessary select the monitor and then adjust the screen resolution Click Apply wns Click Yes if it is present 6 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 Setting Up a Local Area Network 6 Getting Started Your home local area network LAN may consist of a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect your computer to other devices on the network included 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 t
39. 127 ee doe ee os eos oe oe Vor o ov eoe EE cao 1 2 Table of Contents vii Getting Started Setting Up Your 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 before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet Guide before installing and connecting your computer to the electrical power WARNING Please read Safety Information in the Warranty and Support system Putting Your Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your computer Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on your computer and to learn about some setup alternatives Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding your computer Placing the computer in the proper location When setting up your new computer place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way Do not place cables in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing furniture on it Setting Up Your Computer 1 2 Getting Started Using surge protection Help protect your monitor computer and accessories by connecting all power cords for your computer and peripheral devices such as a monitor printer or scanner to a su
40. Button menu 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Type a word or question what you type automatically appears in the Search box As you type the search results appear in the left pane 3 Do one ofthe 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 your browser Renaming Files CAUTION Do not change the file name extension the last three characters of a file name after the period Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and click Explore 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename and click it to select it 3 Click Organize and 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 Managing Files 79 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 you want to delete and click to select it 2 Click Organize and Delete 3 Click Yes to confirm the delete and send the file to the Recycle Bin If you make a mistake
41. 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 2006 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U S Patents Nos 4 930 158 and 4 930 160 until August 28 2008 Microsoft and Windows 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 encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Setting Up Your e eee
42. 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 m Norton Internet Security software firewall program 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 your 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 Microsoft Windows Vista 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 You can use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature Use the following guidelines when setting a password m A 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 e
43. Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening 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 wav mp3 or wma files These CDs can be played in your home or car stereo Copy and share data files Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your computer Copy video files Verify that the disc has been 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 Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer NOTE This software is included with the Personal Media Drive only Introducing Your Computer Software 75 With this program HP Total Care Advisor select models only Microsoft Windows Movie Maker select models only You can continued 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 Import audio video and other media files from videotape audiotape Web cameras or television broadcasts Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with
44. Player taskbar You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models For more information on using Windows Media Player click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help 3 In the List Pane click a DVD title or chapter name Playing Video CDs VCDs To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive The default video CD program opens If the Video CD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs 2 Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player To play Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert your video CD VCD into the DVD or CD drive 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player and click OK Or If the program doesn t open click the Windows Start Button choose All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 3 To play the VCD click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard select models For more information on using Windows Media Player click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help 4 In the List Pane double click a VCD segment Playing CDs DVDs or VCDs 105 106 Getting Started Creating Audio and Data Disc
45. Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Serial Audio Line Out powered speakers Y OUT Audio Line In 2 IN Headphones T Microphone FireWire IEEE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates S Digital audio in and digital audio out digital audio in ol digital audio in out Side speaker out side 0 side Setting Up Your Computer 3 Connector Icon label Description and function continued Rear speaker out qq rear Center subwoofer A c sub Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video 4 Getting Started 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 Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to start NOTE If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera click Cancel 2 Connect the 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 3 AFou
46. The keyboard is the primary way 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 your 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 B The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter Using the Keyboard 53 54 Getting Started Function keys
47. VD R and DVD R discs cannot be erased To erase a rewritable disc in Roxio Creator 2 3 4 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking Start All Programs Roxio Creator Click Tools and then Erase Disc Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase a Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option and then click the Erase Disc icon Working with Audio CDs You can create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player and on computers You can create two main types of music CDs 108 Getting Started 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 you use to create the disc mp3 is most commonly supported For file format compatibility check the
48. a wmv extension Edit and preview files Send a movie in an e mail or upload it to a Web server Add music files mp3 Import audio files such as mp3 asf or wma video files such as wmv asf avi or mpg or image files such as jpg gif Create avi and wmv Windows Media Video files NOTE You 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 76 Getting Started Managing Files A file is any unit of information that is named and stored on your computer hard disk drive or other electronic storage media such as a CD diskette or even in a digital camera A file can be an application program a picture music or sounds a document or data Almost everything you do on your 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 your computer Like paper folders within a filing cabinet folders on your 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 differe
49. ader 92 Getting Started 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 it before using it NOTE Some memory cards have a lock position To view or edit your photos make sure the memory card is in the unlocked position N 0 h ON Format your 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 into 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 93 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 94 Getting Started If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memory card
50. adphones connector lime green on the front of the computer The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones icon You can also connect headphones to the Line Out connector lime green on the back of your computer Using 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 31 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Card 32 Getting Started This section provides an overview of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi sound card NOTE For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the documentation that came with your speakers Connecting the speakers Connector Description o AD Link for AD Link X Fi Console the X Fi console is sold separately Line Ou
51. an set up your 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 your 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 taskbor Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Power Options Click Change when the computer sleeps O0 For sleep away modes select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop down menu and click Save changes Or For hibernate or away mode a Click Change advanced power settings b Click the plus sign next to Sleep Click an item and make selections and then click Apply d Click OK 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 your computer Also you may wa
52. and need to retrieve the deleted file see Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin NOTE Another way to delete 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 your desktop 2 Find the file you want to retrieve and click to select it 3 Click Restore this item The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location Copying Files 80 Getting Started 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore Find the file you want to copy and click to select it Click Organize and Copy Find and open the folder where you want to put the file h ON Click Organize and 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 select Copy Here to copy the item to the new location Using a Printer For instructions on connecting and using the printer refer to th
53. ar 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 Step 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 Drive does not appear on my computer Try the following 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 your computer for more information
54. art Button the taskbar Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has been activated on your system click View messages to view a list of previously received messages To read a message double click the message title in the window You can exit this window and HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system the screen contains an Activate button to activate the service Click Activate to start the service and view a list of messages that may have been received previously NOTE You cannot receive HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages including important information that may be critical to the operation of your computer while the service is off To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service Click the Windows Start Button the taskbar Click All Programs Click PC Help amp Tools Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens Click Choose preferences and then click Deactivate to deactivate the service The service is turned off until you reactivate it Getting 37 38 Getting Started Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service the service runs
55. arted Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User s Guides folder select models only Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click User Guides Click an item to view it or use it 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 a u Go to http www hp com support in your Web browser Select your country region and language Click Support and Drivers Click See support and troubleshooting information enter the model number of your computer and then click Search Click Manuals Locate the manual you want and then do one of the following 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 Right click the title click Save Target As specify a location on your computer where you want to save the file rename the file retaining the pdf extension and then click Save Getting Help 35 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 ask
56. cable into the microphone pink connector or the center speaker subwoofer gold connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 S o 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 Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is not used 6 Turn on the receiver amplifier 7 Select the receiver amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 28 Getting Started 8 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 Type 3 See Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager amp Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card 7 1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight channel 8 7 1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver amplifier This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Center e Front Surr Back Sub co O F E G
57. ce the cursor in a document and then scroll toward the beginning of the document roll the scroll wheel button up away from you m To scroll toward the end of the document roll the scroll wheel button down teward you Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document and then press the scroll wheel button once An autoscroll icon appears 2 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 3 To stop autoscrolling press the scroll wheel button again NOTE Autoscrolling does not work with some software programs Panning 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document and then press and hold down the scroll wheel button 2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan The farther you move the mouse from the starting point the faster the document pans 3 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 Switching Mouse Button Functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left handed use 01 h on 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 butto
58. connector type as noted in the instructions Sound Connector Illustration Type Three Your computer model may include 3 connectors three sound connectors You can connect up to 5 1 audio system to the computer Six Your computer model may include six connectors sound connectors on the back of your computer You can connect up to 7 1 audio system to the computer Sound card Your computer may include a sound See the following 5 connector card You can connect up toa 5 1 illustration audio system 7 1 audio system for select models or digital speakers to the sound card on the computer m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound card Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables as shown in the installation procedure steps The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems Sound connector 6 5 3 DIGITAL DIGITAL F AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT TWLIDSIG 100 Description Line Side gray for side speakers in an eightspeaker system 7 1 Line C Sub gold for center subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Rear black for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration Line Out lime green for front speakers Mic pink connects to microphone Type 3 also functions as center subwoofer Lin
59. d the fields are already enabled 8 Set the frequency and time you want the scan to run 9 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 72 Getting Started 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 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click Win
60. d audio format jukebox discs are actually data discs Only certain CD players can play these CDs For instructions on creating an audio CD that plays in most car and home CD players see Creating audio CDs To create a jukebox disc 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive N Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Audio tab Click Jukebox Disc Click Add Music and add files from the computer hard disk drive When done adding files click the Burn button a 0 5 When the process is complete you are prompted to create a disc label For more information on creating a disc label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe or Making a paper disc label For more help using Roxio Creator refer to the Help menu in the program NOTE DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD Jukebox discs can only be played on computers CD players or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc 3 is most commonly supported 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 Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Cr
61. dapter cables m 8 7 1 speaker system Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a computer typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the computer to the stereo You may also need to purchase RCA or mini extension cables NOTE Y adapter and 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 e e e Front Sur Back Sub Computer to 2 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or sound Y adapter cables Receiver amplifier audio input jacks Subwoofer mon o Front speakers left and right Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 26 Getting Started 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 may be different e 9 Front Back Sub F E c D G
62. documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in Creating jukebox discs For more compatibility information see Disc Features and Compatibility Table Roxio Creator creates closed session music CDs which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD RW disc but all previously recorded files must be erased first CD R discs cannot be erased IMPORTANT HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Audio CD tips 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 available to record additional music files If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold a message displays warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc m f your recording fails manually select a slower recording speed if available each time you make a recording Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed NOTE HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of o
63. dow Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 121 122 Getting Started Changing the settings To adjust audio and video production settings for your movie 1 2 Click the Change Settings button The muvee Settings window opens Click the Duration tab to set preferences and length of your video production Click one of the following duration settings El El Fit to music The produced version may reuse or drop some video and pictures Best fit for videos and pictures The produced version may repeat or trim music User Defined Select the duration in minutes and seconds e Ifthe duration of your music is longer than the total duration of your video and picture files place a check in the Allow video and pictures to repeat check box to repeat the video clips and pictures for the full duration of your music files e Ifthe total duration of your video and picture files is longer than the duration of your music place a check in the Allow music to repeat check box to repeat the music for the full duration of your video clips Click the Video tab to set the video and still image preferences 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 window Shuffle shots Select this style to move the slider ba
64. dows Mail 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 h ON Using the e mail 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 will then be able to send and receive e mail when your computer is connected to your ISP Introducing Your Computer Software 73 Software 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 specific to each of these programs Use the table to determine which program to use to perform a task Note that some programs listed may not be included with your model and that this is not a complete list of all included software To open any of these programs click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar choose 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 High Definition playback i
65. e Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Line In light blue connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated Digital Out orange connects to a digital audio device with digital input such as a home audio receiver amplifier or digital speakers select models only NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors Type 6 is six connectors m Type 5 is sound card 15 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 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 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 o
66. e eee esso 1 Putting Your Computer Together see 1 Placing the computer in the proper location oa vire e e rx eror RO DERI ON NEU uS 1 Using 5 Protection 2 Connecting tocthe computer cac dept tutes ihe ee eee 2 Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video ccccccccecceeeeeeeseeeeceeeeeteeeeeeseeteeeeeees 4 Connecting Other Devices ee 5 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs nennt ana aa 6 Adjusting lie Monto 6 Setting Up Local Area nike 6 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection esee abe Bei 8 Integrated Wireless Eat 8 Connecting the Wireless LAN Device sssssssse eene 9 Checking the wireless LAN device 10 Using wireless security features 10 Connecting ti Modem dere attori repetit OP vete rb beendet dates tita 11 Connecting Speakers or Microphone ee ecce eee eee ee eee ee esee 1 Using ee tena ed eed eet et eic oe 13 Sound Connector SEES abad 14 Conneeling a Mieroph ne radere M Reis 16 Speaker Configurations hd vn Ga Gees eae Santa eats e tainted 16 Speaker 17 Connecting 2 2 1 Two Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers
67. e user manual that came with your printer Printers receive instructions from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer If it does not follow instructions that come with your 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 your computer and if the computer has the necessary software installed for the printer To print 1 Click File on the program menu bar and 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 Select all odd or even pages in a range 3 Click OK or Print Managing Files 81 82 Getting Started Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to do 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 e Read DVDs Record burn data music to discs Play DVD movies Record burn DVD movies DVD RW R The combination combo drive is available on select models only It combines the functions of two
68. eator 3 Click the Video tab 4 Click Create DVD Roxio MyDVD opens 5 In Roxio MyDVD click Add New Movie to add a video file from the computer hard disk drive Or Click Capture Import to add a video file from a digital video camera 6 If desired use the tools available in the Edit area to make changes to your video Watch a preview of your video in the Preview area When ready to create the video disc click Burn For more help using Roxio Creator and Roxio MyDVD refer to the Help menu in the Roxio program Copying a disc The following 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 DVD 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 2 3 usb Insert a writable CD or DVD into a disc burning drive Insert the disc you wish to copy into the other disc drive Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Copy tab Click Copy Disc Ensure the correct disc drives are selected Click the Copy button m When the process is complete you are prompted to create a disc label For more information on creating a disc label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe or Making a pape
69. ector 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 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 WLAN each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless access point which can be several hundred feet away Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the three IEEE physical layer industry standards 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11a m Bluetooth devices create a personal area network PAN to connect 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 8 Getting Started
70. ed To connect digital audio your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output To connect digital audio speakers 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the Digital Out connector on the back panel of your computer to the digital input S PDIF on digital speakers or a digital audio system DIGITAL DIGITAL unio our 6 ubi ovr S IVLISIG m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type 515 sound card 3 Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system 4 Plug in the speaker system power Uu Turn on the speaker system 6 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 Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Digital audio output is already enabled as the default Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output Connecting Headphones Your computer comes with a he
71. ed 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 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click PC Help amp Tools 4 Click an item to view it or use it Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting Started HP Connections or Compaq Connections select models only is an Internet based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer m Product notices m Tips m Special offers for your computer Messages arrive while you re connected to the Internet and display an alert or a notice on your desktop Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor You can view messages as they arrive or read them later Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to you through the support Web site under the information for your computer model After you view close a message it does not automatically display again To read a previously received message open HP Connections or Compaq Connections Click the Windows St
72. el Sound Manager m Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Type 6 multi streaming See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21 The following diagram shows a typical 5 1 audio installation Connecting 7 1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers 22 Getting Started 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 2 Turn off the computer Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your computer di For type 6 connectors only connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your computer sid A Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your computer 6 Connect the cables to the audio system 7 Connect the front rear side and center speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation 8 Turn on the computer NOTE Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system 9 Plug in the speaker
73. em onto your computer To get the latest updates for your computer click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Help and Support and then click Software drivers and BIOS updates Updates to Microsoft Windows Vista and other Microsoft programs are released periodically You can obtain updates as they are released from the Microsoft Web site You should also run Windows Vista Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft Turning On Your Computer for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the setup poster you are ready to turn on your 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 Set up your computer by following the onscreen instructions If prompted select country region where 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 uo Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions 6 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 i
74. en ea eee eee 47 Signing Up for Software dates un rn eret esse 48 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New 49 Creating passwords 49 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware 50 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer 51 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software ssssssssssssssseen 51 Using the Keyboard CIS Identifying Keyboard Features sssssssssssssseeee eene 53 Alphanumeric Ee mc SATA edu e D ect 53 Function KEYS 22255 suid d Up 54 DET M P 54 PTOL E 54 Ni menie KEYS anu 55 Keyboard indicators ne ir 55 Special keyboard buttons ases ee ee 56 Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons 56 Customizing the keyboard buttons un oct epi e ee m Doe P e ta lec on ha e 59 Key board c oet re ERU n RR RE Ee ud tui cdd ud eite eR er Cd 59 Using the Mouse nun Using The Mouse aise o EEE 61 ea tut est 62 ga ven eR te eem ee b 62 ELE 62 Switching Mouse Button Functions
75. er Source 7 Click OK to create the label The estimated time to complete the label displays along with a progress bar It is possible to continue to work on the computer while the label is created For more help using Roxio Express Labeler refer to the Help menu in the Roxio Express Labeler program 114 Getting Started Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Select models only Creating personalized and professional looking video movies is simple with LS muvee autoProducer a software program on your computer This version of muvee autoProducer includes features such as video capture and disc recording Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are 1 Capture digital video Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video DV camera 2 Add videos and pictures Select video and picture files from your computer folders You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production You can use the following video and stil image file types in your movie project File extension File type dv avi mpeg 1 mpeg 2 mpeg 4 wmv asf ipg ipeg gif png tif bmp 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 QuickTime Movie Windows Media AV f
76. er against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service Introducing Your Computer Software 71 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 Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Windows Start Button the taskbar click All Programs click Norton Internet Security and then click Norton Internet Security again 2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions if prompted For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software you can click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click Help and Support and then type virus into the Search Help box Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program To change the Norton Internet Security scan time 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop At the top of the main window click the Norton Internet Security tab Click the Tasks bar Click Run Scan Click Run Custom Scan Ou h ON In the Scans dialog box next to the custom scan you want to schedule click Schedule 7 In the Schedule dialog box if Show multiple schedules is checked click New to turn on the scheduling fields If it is not checke
77. ers a center speaker and a subwoofer for sixchannel 5 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 5 e NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound card 20 Getting Started Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 5 e 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 l t 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 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 Type 3 See Configuring Audio Output with Multichann
78. ers 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 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 WARNING Do not move the computer with the HP Media Drive inserted in the bay connected to a USB port on the computer This can cause both damage to the drive and data loss Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 96 Getting Started 1 Turn on the computer 2 In the horizontal position insert the drive with the HP logo facing up and the HP product name right reading In the vertical position 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 A Drive activity ind
79. es on the memory card When you are finished right click the drive icon click Ejeet 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 so may cause loss of data CAUTION Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking Doing Media Insertion Guide 90 Getting Started 4 slot memory card reader select models only A mon B E Activity light Upper left slot Lower left slot Upper right slot Lower right slot CompactFlash Type media CompactFlash Type II media IBM 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 Memory Stick MS Duo memory SmartMedia SM memory card xD media Insert the media Receptacle edge holes Receptacle 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 Facing up Facing up Select models only Not available in all countries regions 4 slot reader location C lower left C lower left
80. ghtScribe label The estimated time to complete the label displays along with a progress bar It is possible to continue to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created For more help using Roxio Express Labeler refer to the Help menu in the Roxio Express Labeler program The following provides instructions for creating a paper label for your disc To create a LightScribe label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe 1 Load the printer with adhesive label paper You can purchase label paper at most office supply stores 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Express Labeler 3 Under Step 1 Select Project select Disc Label 4 Under Step 2 Edit design the disc label a Click Disc Titles to set the disc title and subtitle b Click Tracks to add song titles or file names c Click the arrows to the left and right of Layout to view the different label layouts available You can also use the mouse to drag the title subtitle and track names around the label d Click the arrows to the left and right of Background to view the different label backgrounds available To use an image from your computer hard disk drive click Background and then click Import Background Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive and click Open 5 When you are ready to create the label click Print o Select the Disc Label type the Printer and Pap
81. he appearance of your wireless antenna moy vary Setting Up Your Computer 9 10 Getting Started Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your wireless network verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer correctly 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Device Manager into the Search box and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window 3 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 your computer does not have an integrated WIAN device or the driver for the device is not properly installed 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions For more information about setting up a wireless network m 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 m Goto http www hp com go techcenter wireless Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access The most common security levels are Wi
82. he 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 Windows 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 again 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 temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then enable the firewall again To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall Installing critical security updates breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates from Microsoft as A CAUTION To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security 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 th
83. he 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 your computer network interface adapter and the router A wireless network uses radio waves to connect the devices on the network For example both your computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that use the same Wi Fi industry standard 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 Setting Up Your Computer 7 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection which may be called network interface adapter Network Interface Card or NIC provides a high speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet 10BaseT 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 Connect an 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 conn
84. icator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power drive activity LED indicator HP Media Drive fronts D HP Personal Media Drive A HP Pocket Media Drive D 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 your 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 provided 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 builtin fan the HP Pocket Media Drive does not come with a fan Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 97 To connect the drive 1 Turn on the computer 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2 0 cable C into an available USB port on your computer Plug the square end of the USB 2 0 cable D 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
85. ideo file 10 Click Done to add captured video files automatically to your movie project Adding videos To add video files to your movie production 1 Click the Add Video buiton in the Add Video Pictures area The Add Videos window opens 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing video files for your movie Add up to three video files Select multiple video files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files 3 Adjust the order of the video files by dragging and dropping the files NOTE To remove a clip from the production select it and then click the trash can icon Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 119 4 You use the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in or to leave out of your final movie Select a video file in the Select Video Pictures window and then click the magicMoments button The magicMoments window opens b Click the Play button to start viewing the video Use the magicMoment controls to mark video scenes to include and exclude 45 gt y e Click and hold down the green thumbs up button to mark scenes that must be included in the movie e Click and hold down the red thumbs down button to mark scenes that must be left out of the movie NOTE Press the Shift key on the keyboard and then click the scene to undo scenes that were marked with the
86. ight 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 Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top m Click the left mouse button A to position the cursor or B select an item gt n 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 in the center for scrolling and panning NOTE Your mouse may look different from the one shown here Using the Mouse 61 62 Getting Started 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 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 lefthanded use See Switching Mouse Button Functions Scrolling Click the left mouse button to pla
87. ile movie video Windows Media file Advanced Streaming Format Joint Photographic Experts Group still image Graphics Interchange Format still image Portable Network Graphics still image Tagged Image File Format still image Bitmap still image NOTE If you upgrade muvee autoProducer you can use DivX video format See Upgrading muvee autoProducer Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 115 7 8 Add music Select music files on your computer to add to your movie soundtrack You can use the following music file types in your movie project File extension File type Advanced Audio Coding mp3 MPEG Layer 3 MPEG 4 Audio layer unprotected wav Windows Audio Windows Media Audio Select a style Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in your movie Add captions Personalize your movie with opening titles and closing credits Make the movie Automatically analyze the videos pictures music movie style and captions that you added to your project and save your project to your computer hard disk drive before recording to disc Modify the movie Make final changes before saving Burn to disc You can record a video to DVD VCD or SVCD The following sections provide detailed instructions Using muvee autoProducer 116 Getting Started Getting started To open muvee autoProducer select models only 1 2 3 Clic
88. 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 To disconnect the HP Media Drive safely 1 Close all programs that may be accessing your 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 em display it The Safely Remove Hardware window opens oe 6 Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices USB Mass Storage Device 9 USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device at Port_ 0001 Hub_ 0004 Properties Stop Display 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 your 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 appe
89. 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 69 Using a Browser 70 Getting Started 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 displays the home Web page You can go to a different Web site by entering its address such as http www hp com into the address box in the browser and 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 question or a word
90. k the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs muvee Technologies muvee autoProducer and then Home movies made easy to open muvee autoProducer From the File menu select either New Project to start a project or Open Project to open an existing project 4 Select one of the button options Button Get Video from Camera Add Video Add Pictures J Add Music Change Settings Title Credits Make muvee F Save and share your muvee Tweak muvee e Bl Enables you to Open the muvee Video Capture window to capture copy live video or recorded video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to your project Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still image files to your project Open the Add Music window to add existing music files to your project Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for your movie Open the muvee Title and Credits window to enter an opening title and closing credits for your movie Open the Make muvee window to create and preview the movie automatically Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive or to record the finished movie to a disc Make quick final changes to your muvee before saving See Capturing video from a digital video camera Adding videos Adding pictures Adding music
91. mera to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on your computer 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer s documentation 3 Click the Get Video from Camera button 4 Click Start Capture to begin capturing the live image directly to your hard J disk drive 5 Click Stop Capture to stop capturing 6 Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file 7 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file 8 Click Done to add captured video files automatically to your 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 your movie project To capture copy recorded video to your hard disk drive 1 Connect your DV camera to the FireWire IEEE 1394 port on your computer 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer s documentation 3 Click the Get Video from Camera button 4 Click the Play button on the screen to begin viewing the video d 5 Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage you want to use in your movie project Click Stop Capture to stop capturing Repeat steps 5 and 6 to capture additional sections of video footage Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured v
92. n and then OK Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse Un h Click the Windows Start Button the taskbar Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound if it is present Click Mouse Click the Pointer Options tab In the Motion area use the slider to adjust the pointer speed Click Apply and then OK Using the Mouse 63 64 Getting Started 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 builtin 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
93. nd 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 the camera is ready to use If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance and then click System Click Device Manager 4 Click the plus sign 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 Sean 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 Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your 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 assistant 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
94. nd labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model Access buttons Icon C 2 2 252 o 56 Getting Started 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 your Internet browser Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program Icon Feature Description continued Search Opens page designed to search the Internet Q Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program E mail Opens e mail program Can be reconfigured to Or Q open any Web site or software program HP Club Links to HP Web site hp o Club Compaq Links to Compaq Web site Compaq Or a My Presario we rn Sports a A Qi Finance Le Or e Connect to e Or T Internet Goes to popular Web sites Can be reconfigured x to open a site or software program earc 46 Chat 2 or Pe en Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens calculator Can be reconfigured Using the Keyboard 57 58 Getting Started Media control or playback buttons Icon A Hi Pil 144
95. nding Onscreen Guides sun den Wu lee 35 Finding Guides the Web cocco Rep E eq iT EI 35 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 36 Using the PC Help amp Tools Folder anna SEE ROSEO UE 36 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting messages u a einer ER ELI be e dee dne 37 Turning of messages axe meto toes PRU ate m Vets eov ov EROS ORE aunt 37 Reactivating messages i eene rent eene E a he i 38 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time ccce eee eee eee eere 39 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort 39 Protecting Your Computer kan etin pk he dote ke rege e ERR PELA 40 Using Basswards see ee ae sped a aged 40 Using antivirus SOMITE denies snide ese aui 42 Using 42 Installing critical security updates ssssss 43 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 43 Torning OR You Computers erstens 44 Using Shut Down ee trs 44 Using se ter 44 same 5 EMEND Md edu E 45 Weng hibernale modern anne edge 46 Automatic sleep hibernate or away 46 Restarlingthe Compiler ar nee 47 Connecting to the Intern
96. ndows 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 bring the window back up click the taskbar button with the of the window Maximize Expands the window to the full screen size Restore Reduces the window from full screen size so it covers only a Down 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 bar moves the screen left and right Working with Digital Images 68 Getting Started Scroll bar A scroll bar appears in 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 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 you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder
97. ne piece of media in a slot at one time Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon When you insert media the display label may change to the title of the media if the title is present 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 CAUTION Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the 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 Using the Memory Card Reader 89 3 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 An Autoplay window opens Select a program to access your files The computer opens a program so you can access the media contents You can copy files from or to the media Or If the Autoplay window does not open click Windows Start Button on the task bar click Computer and then double click the Memory Card icon to display the fil
98. nel 2 1 speaker output 1 2 6 7 Turn off the computer Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 5 NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m S is sound card 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 Connect the left and right 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 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 Type 3 See Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager m Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card The following diagram shows a typical 2 1 audio installation Connecting 4 1 Four Speakers and Subwoofer Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker output 1 2 Turn off the computer Connect the front s
99. ni 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 3 6 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 Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is not used Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 Turn on the receiver amplifier Select the receiver amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into 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 Connecting Speakers or Microphone Type 3 See Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager m Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager amp Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card Connecting Digital Audio 30 Getting Started Select models only If you have a sound card and you are connecting your home stereo AV receiver via digital out plug the 3 5 mm stereo plug into the Digital Out connector on the sound card Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3 5 mm Y adapter cable to the AV receiver s digital input connector If the red RCA stereo plug does not work try the white stereo plug One of the connectors is not us
100. nload is minimal To configure Automatic Updates 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Security 4 Click Windows Updates 5 Click Change Settings 6 Select the desired configuration Automatic recommended 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 s Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Never check for updates This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is not recommended 7 Click OK 48 Getting Started Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of your 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 Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users change passwords change system wide settings and install Windows Vista compatible software and drivers Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords A Limited account may not be able to install or run some software Allowed to change the limited account picture and to create edit or delete the account password Guest Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords Users who log on to the computer using the guest acco
101. nstructions to set up this tool to protect your 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 Your Computer for the First Time 43 Turning Off Your Computer 44 Getting Started For best results when using Microsoft Windows Vista do not shut down your 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 they are available You can set the power management timers to put the computer automatically into sleep or hibernate mode Sleep and hibernate 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 your computer hardware light remains on and your computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work where you were Hibernate mode saves your 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 task such as recording a
102. nt folders can have files with the same name There are two methods for working with the files and folders on your computer m The Computer view enables you to quickly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on your computer It also contains links to common tasks for managing your files such as copying moving deleting and renaming To open the Computer view click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer m Windows Explorer enables you to quickly see all the folders and files on your computer It also makes it easy to move or copy files from one folder to another To open Windows Explorer rightclick Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore To navigate the Computer and Windows Explorer views double click folders to open and display their contents Click the Back arrow button to retrace your path through the opened folders Managing Files 77 Creating Folders Moving Files 78 Getting Started Cc Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Right click Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Explore Navigate to the location where you want the new folder Click Organize and then 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 ah O Click the Windows Start
103. nt to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto your computer and doing so may require that you restart the computer after installation 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 Connecting to the Internet Your 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 LAN local area network or DSL digital subscriber line Check with your ISP for specific information on your connection Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer 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 computer m A dial up modem or cable modem or a DSL modem for high speed broadband connections Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need m Internet service with an ISP m A Web browser 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 If 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 Pr
104. ntered with the same keys For example if you set your password with number keys on the keyboard your 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 A password set in Windows Vista must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt The following are some tips for creating and saving passwords m When creating passwords follow the requirements set by the program m Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer m Do not store passwords in a file on the computer m Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions For information on how to set passwords see Creating passwords For additional information on Windows Vista passwords such as screen saver passwords type passwords into the Search box in the Help and Support Center Password Function Windows Vista Administrator Protects administrator level access to computer password 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 your Administrator password you cannot access
105. ntly damage the card reader Format a memory card before you use it See Formatting a Memory Card 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 your 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 your 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 your 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 your HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center refer to the documentation on the HP Support Web site at http www hp com support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 95 Connecting the Drive Your 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 comput
106. ograms c 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 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 47 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 Internet Explorer To open Internet Explore Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar b Click All Programs Click Internet Explorer NOTE If you have questions contact your ISP directly Signing Up for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system It is recommended that you check for download and install these updates at least once a month 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 download to your system If you update the system weekly or even monthly the time required for dow
107. peaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer 3 6 5 o NOTE m Type 3 is three connectors m Type 6 is six connectors m Type S is sound Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer For type 3 connector systems blue Audio Line In connector functions as 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 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19 7 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 Type 3 See Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Sound card See Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card The following diagram shows a typical 4 1 audio installation Connecting 5 1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speak
108. previewing a movie 124 rotating images clockwise 121 selecting style 121 setting the duration of video 122 upgrading 127 using the magicMoments feature 120 Network Interface Card NIC 8 network name SSID 10 Norton Internet Security configuring 72 registering 72 Off button See turning off PC 44 optical drive quick reference 87 panning with the mouse 62 passwords creating 49 PC front panel connectors 2 Help amp Tools 36 setting up turning off 44 peripherals 2 playing music CDs 103 105 printer connecting 5 RealOne Player features 75 recording videos from digital video camera 110 118 repetitive strain injury RSI see Safety amp Comfort Guide 39 rewritable discs erasing 108 Roxio Creator erasing discs 108 Safety amp Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings 39 scanner connecting 5 scrolling with the mouse 62 setting up 1 shortcuts keyboard 59 shutting down PC 44 sleep mode button 56 software programs DVDPlay 74 Windows Movie Maker 76 speaker systems 16 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers to the PC 15 18 31 stereo connecting to the PC 24 Support messages 36 surge protector 2 SVCD 126 switching mouse button functions 63 XR T transferring information to your new computer 5 1 turning off PC 44 tweak muvee 124 U update Windows Vista 48 updates from Compaq Connections using 36 updates from HP Connections using 36 updating system 48 user accounts creating
109. r disc label For more help using Roxio Creator refer to the Help menu in the program Copying a disc using one disc drive If you have only one disc drive Roxio Creator 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 2 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the disc burning drive Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Copy tab Click Copy Disc Creating Audio and Data Discs 111 112 Getting Started Click the Copy button Roxio Creator creates an image file of the disc This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive When prompted insert a writable CD or DVD into the disc burning drive and click OK When the process is complete you are prompted to create a disc label For more information on creating a disc label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe or Making a paper disc label For more help using Roxio Creator refer to the Help menu in the program Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc To create a data disc N a 0 5h Oo Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Data tab Click Data Disc Click Add Data and
110. r to determine the frequency of sequencing still images and video clips Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals Click the Audio tab to set the sound preferences Click one of the following settings Use all music Select this style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window smartJoin multiple music files Select this style to automatically remove silence between music tracks Normalize music Select this style to automatically adjust audio playback volume to the same level Sound mix level area Move the slider bar to adjust the sound mix level of the music you added and the original video soundtrack You can use either or a blend of both Click OK when you are done adjusting the settings for your movie project Or Click Cancel to undo any settings Adding an opening title and closing credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits 1 Click the Title Credits button The muvee Title and Credits window opens 2 Click the Title tab Selecta title effect in the drop down list b In the Enter your title here box type the text that you want to appear at the start of your movie c Click Use font to select the font style size color and effects from the Font window d Select a background image for the title 3 Click the Credits tab Select a credits effect in the drop down list
111. rge protection device such as a power strip with surge 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 your system Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well Use those if your computer has a television tuner installed Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces your equipment if surge protection fails Connecting to the computer Connect your 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 your computer Some computers also have connectors on the front of the computer The table shows some but not all connectors NOTE The location availability and number of connectors on your 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 Connector Icon label Description and function continued Monitor Ol
112. rive 1 Insert the DVD into your DVD drive The default DVD program opens If the DVD wizard window opens choose the program you want to use from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs 2 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD Using country region codes Most DVD discs have country region codes embedded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie can be played The country region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc DVDs without country region codes play on any player or drive in any country region 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 DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies 1 Insert the music DVD movie into the drive The Windows Media Player window opens If the wizard window opens select Windows Media Player from the list You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar choose All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 104 Getting Started 2 To play the DVD click the Now Playing tab on the
113. rmat muvees Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window click Help 2 Click Check for updates The program accesses the Internet and displays muvee autoProducer offers Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 127 128 Getting Started adjusting monitor 6 antivirus installing program 50 autoscroll 62 B Bluetooth devices 8 burning audio and data disc 108 113 CDs DVDs 107 111 buttons media control or playback 58 Off See turning off PC 44 buttons keyboard customizing 59 C card reader memory 89 carpal tunnel syndrome 39 CDs erasing rewritable 108 change the speed of the cursor 63 computer transferring files 5 1 Computer Playback 124 connecting devices 5 digital camera 4 digital video camera 4 headphones 31 peripherals 2 Index connection modem 11 wired network 8 connector computer 2 country region codes 104 cursor speed 63 customizing keyboard buttons 59 D devices connecting 5 digital camera connecting 4 5 digital picture 89 digital video camera connecting to computer 4 recording videos 110 118 troubleshooting 5 digital video camera capture 118 discs drive compatibility 85 erasing rewritable 108 features and compatibility 86 documentation onscreen 35 DV camera capture 118 DVD Play features 74 DVDs erasing rewritable 108 E erasing rewritable discs 108 e
114. rrors reducing recording speed 109 Ethernet connection 8 Index 129 file type music 116 picture 115 video 115 FireWire 118 119 Found New Hardware message connecting a digital camera 4 H headphones using 31 Help and Support 36 home stereo system connecting to the PC 24 home videos 110 118 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 96 HP Personal Media Drive 95 activity and power lights 96 automatic on and off feature 96 disconnecting the drive 100 location and drive letter 98 HP Photosmart Essential 74 HP Pocket Media Drive 95 HP Total Care Advisor 51 i Internet security 42 71 keyboard customizing buttons 59 shortcuts 59 types of buttons 53 using 53 L LAN 6 LAN antenna 9 local area network LAN 6 130 Getting Started magicSpot 121 manuals storing 6 memory card reader card types 89 in use light 93 troubleshooting 94 using 89 memory card formatting 93 mini jack 14 modem connection 11 monitor adjusting 6 mouse autoscroll 62 cursor speed 63 panning 62 switching button functions 63 music playing with Windows Media Player 103 104 Mute button 58 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 117 adding music 117 adding pictures 117 120 adding video 117 119 allowing music to repeat 122 allowing video and pictures to repeat 122 basic steps to create a movie 115 changing settings 122 copying a movie to disc 126 features 75 getting started 116 getting video from a camera 117 making a movie 123
115. s This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record or burn files to recordable CD and DVD discs It also includes information about labeling your discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology available on select models or by creating a paper label Your computer includes one or more CD DVD or combination optical drives capable of recording Additionally your computer may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs m Windows Media Player m Real Rhapsody select models only m Roxio Creator select models only m Roxio MyDVD Plus select models only m Windows Vista 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 107 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 D
116. s select models only supported Use the Zoom and Pan features gt m Create viewing bookmarks HP Photosmart Essential select models only m View organize and print your photos m Share your photos with friends and family m Create 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 All Programs HP and then click HP Photosmart Essential Real Rhapsody Play music CDs mp3s and other audio files select models only Record music files Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the computer Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening 74 Getting Started With this program muvee autoProducer select models only RealPlayer select models only Roxio Creator select models only Roxio MyDVD select models only DVD Backup My PC 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 Magic Spot feature to control the motion effects applied to your pictures Play music CDs mp3s and other audio files Play DVD movies RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player program such as DVD Play is installed Play video CDs Record music files
117. s 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 For more information Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Help and Support Type transfer files into the Search box Click the overview article Transfer files and settings from another computer This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new computer Using HP Total Care Advisor Software HP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of you 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 you 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 Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 51 52 Getting Started Using the Keyboard Your computer may include a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard
118. 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 BoD 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 Using Lock If you lock the computer only you or your administrator can log on to it 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click the Lock button Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode it goes into a reduced power state The monitor is blank as if it is turned off By using 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 you use the computer any programs folders and documents that were open before you put the computer into sleep mode are available m Your computer can receive faxes if you set it to do so m Your computer can retrieve e mail messages and download information from the In
119. sing the e mail program provided by your 73 Software Quick Reference Table cese eset toe Contr a estero rotg er pe mU ae 74 Managing Files 2 Organizing Files with Folders nes 77 Creating Folder NEED 78 Moving tete dee ee ett 78 Finding kiles area ened 79 Renaming iles oder rate ee 79 Deleting e diia 80 Retrieving Files from the Recycle 80 Copying ena temet PU e D e EH 80 Using Ete dk 81 Using CD and DVD Media Drives ccce ee ecce eene eee eee eene eee sos e ssec ss BD Using our D and DVDDI es csse do RN SO uv det En 83 Handling C Dead DVDS en ee ea 83 Inserting and removing Ds and DVDs nee 84 Compatibility Information u a 85 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 86 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 87 Using the Memory Card Reader ecce eee ee eee ee eee eee eee soos see sss ee DO Media Insertion Guide dote eese Er o eU ar 90 Understanding the Activity Light ana De Re 93 Formatting a Memory Card eisen 93 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reddere eoa Eur Bee 94 Using the HP Personal
120. ssword 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 allow access to an unrated site or page you approve of open it and when the password window appears select the always allow viewing or allow viewing only this time option To enable Content Advisor Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click All Programs Click Internet Explorer Click Tools and then click Internet Options Click the Content tab In the Content Advisor area click Enable Click the General tab click Create Password and type a password Click OK and then click OK again ON OUBRWOND 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 or damage your operating system software programs or computer utilities Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage viruses may have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date Norton Internet Security an antivirus software program is preinstalled on your computer and includes a free trial subscription of protection updates You can enable Symantec s LiveUpdate to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online HP strongly recommends that you protect the comput
121. system power 10 Turn on the speaker system 11 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 Type 6 See Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager 6 multi streaming See Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The following diagram shows a typical 7 1 audio installation O Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23 Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System 24 Getting Started You can connect your computer to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver amplifiers by using your existing speakers For examples see 2 1 home stereo installation or 5 1 home audio installation Y adapter cables Most home receiver amplifiers have RCAtype input connectors You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver amplifier Y adapter cables have one 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo mini jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end These cables are purchased separately A e S amr The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install m 2 2 speaker system One Y adapter cable m 4 4 1 speaker system Two Y adapter cables m 6 5 1 speaker system Three Y a
122. t 3 orange or yellow 3 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 2 4 1 5 1 6 1 audio setup Rear left and right 7 1 audio setup Rear left rear right and side right Line Out_1 lime green 9 1 2 2 1 audio setup Front left and right gt FlexiJack white for Line In Microphone Digital In Out 3 2 The FlexiJack supports three functions You must select the function in the 9 Creative Console Launcher See Connecting the FlexiJack connector DIGITAL lO 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 Connecting 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 Output 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 33 34 Getting St
123. t guidelines m Before installation make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance a b c d Click Backup and Restore Center e Click Create restore point or change settings f In the System Property window on the System Protection tab click create Follow the onscreen instructions The restore point is a snapshot of your 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 Choose software that is compatible with your computer check the operating system memory and other requirements listed for the new software 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 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 your computer with a virus Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer You can copy files from the old computer to your new computer by using media such as CD
124. ternet automatically if you set it to do so To put the computer into sleep mode manually Or 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 if it is present 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 Your Computer for the First Time 45 46 Getting Started 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 computer 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 taskbor 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Hibernate if it is present NOTE If Hibernate is not present you c
125. theater audio system with Audio System passive speakers Digital audio Digital speakers or digital Connecting Digital Audio input connector on audio system Multi streaming Two front speakers two Configuring Multi streaming Audio audio rear speakers two side speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer select models only 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 u 1 indicates a subwoofer For example 7 1 channels refers to eight speaker mode and uses two front speakers left right two side speakers leftright two rear speakers left right a center speaker and a subwoofer Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Connecting 2 2 1 Two Speakers and Subwoofer Audio Speakers 18 Getting Started To connect simple left right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two chan
126. thumbs up or thumbs down buttons e Click and hold down the gray thumb button to undo one second 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 to include it in the final version of the movie For best results when using the magicMoment 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 your movie It is recommended that you select only a few scenes d Click OK when you are done marking scenes The window closes Note that the video clip is marked on the lower left side Adding pictures To add still image files to your movie production 1 Click the Add Pictures button in the Add Video Pictures area The Add Pictures window opens 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing still image files for your movie Add up to 50 still image picture files Select multiple picture files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while selecting the files 120 Getting Started 3 Adjust the order of the picture files by dragging and dropping the picture files NOTE To remove a picture from the production select it and then click the trash can icon 4 Click the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images 5 You can use
127. to an ISP may be through a traditional telephone dial up modem a 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 displays the Web page for you Imagine 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 Web page works the same way except that you move to the new page by clicking the hyperlink The way that a hyperlink links files together
128. to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 98 Getting Started 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 your 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 drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices Also it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP 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 your 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
129. uires three things A LightScribe enabled disc drive select models only identified by the gt LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe Awritable LightScribe disc sold separately Making a LightScribe label 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 2 Close the drive 3 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Express Labeler 4 Under Step 1 Select Project select Dise Label 5 Under Step 2 Edit design the disc label Click Disc Titles to set the disc title and subtitle Click Tracks to add song titles or file names c Click the arrows to the left and right of Layout to view the different label layouts available You can also use the mouse to drag the title subtitle and track names around the label d Click the arrows to the left and right of Background to view the different label backgrounds available To use an image from your computer hard disk drive click Background and then click Import Background Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive and click Open 6 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label click Print Creating Audio and Data Discs 113 7 Under Disc Label select 12 cm LightScribe Disc 8 Click OK to create the Li
130. unt do 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 Ability to limit access to software for certain users 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 Creating passwords Passwords help protect your computer from unauthorized access and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess Choose a long password minimum of six characters Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters numbers and symbols Don t use personal information that others can easily figure out such as your birthday child s name or phone number Don t write down passwords unless you store them in a secure place away from the computer Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 49 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 50 Getting Started After you set up the computer you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices Keep in mind the following importan
131. ur products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Before you begin creating discs m Save all work and close all open programs m Turn off your 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 For instructions on creating a compressed jukebox CD see Creating jukebox discs To create an audio CD 1 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 N Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button All Programs Roxio and then click Creator Click the Audio tab Click Audio CD Click Add Music and add audio files from the computer hard disk drive When done adding files click the Burn button a 0 fF When the process is complete you are prompted to create disc label For more information on creating a disc label refer to Making a disc label using LightScribe or Making a paper disc label For more help using Roxio Creator refer to the Help menu in the program Creating Audio and Data Discs 109 110 Getting Started Creating jukebox discs This section provides instructions for burning a jukebox disc with compressed audio files Since files are burned directly to the disc without conversion into the standar
132. utput 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 Speaker Configurations 16 Getting Started You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations Name Speaker system Headphones None muted 2 stereo Left speaker right speaker 2 1 Left speaker right speaker and a subwoofer 4 1 Two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer 6 5 1 Two front speakers two rear speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer See Using 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 Speaker system See continued 8 7 1 Two front speakers two Connecting 7 1 Seven Speakers and rear speakers two side a Subwoofer Audio Speakers speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer select models only Home audio Home stereo or home Connecting the Computer to a Home system
133. ve muvee window opens Choose where you want to play the movie PC TV or Mobile Devices and the file format The following table lists the format types available in each category PC TV Mobile Devices Computer playback DV camera Mobile phone E mail DVD Pocket computer Web streaming VCD SVCD Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required advanced users only Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the movie Click Save You can watch the preview as it saves Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 125 126 Getting Started 10 When saving is complete you can click Play muvees to watch the files you saved or Open output folder to view the folder where you saved the files Click Close when you are done Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD VCD or SVCD disc of your movie project 2 3 10 12 13 14 Click the Save and share your muvee button The Listed muvee files window opens with all your muvee files listed Remove the check mark next to any muvee files you do not want to save Edit the muvee files before saving 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 muvee files in the list m Press the Select all or Deselect all button to save all muvee files or to save none of the muvee
134. ys a list of folders organized 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 you use to play music CDs Organizing your All Programs list To change the name of an item Right click the item Click Rename Type the new name and then press Enter on the keyboard Click Yes in the message that appears To copy an item 1 Right click the item 2 Click Copy 3 Goto the desktop or folder right click an empty space 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 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click the folder 4 Right click the shortcut and then click Delete 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 Software 67 Resizing Wi

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