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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 73 Adjusting speaker volume 74 Selecting a microphone 75 Configuring audio output 75 Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card 76 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 77 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 77 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager 78 The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens 79 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 Retasking front panel audio connectors 82 Configuring multistreaming audio 83 When to use multistreaming audio 84 Setting up multistreaming audio 84 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 85 Selecting recording devices 86 Resolving sound issues 86 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 87 Remote Control Buttons Overview 88 Teletext access buttons 90 About the Remote Control 91 Troubleshooting the Remote Control 92 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 92 Introducing Your Computer Software 93 Learning More About Software 93 Using the Desktop 93 Removing desktop icons 94 Retrieving desktop icons 94 Removing files permanently 94 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 94 Using the All Programs menu 94 Organizing the All Programs list 95 Using the Control Panel 95 Resizing Windows 96 Working with Digital Images 96 About the Internet 97 Using a Browser 98 Searching the Internet 98 Restricting Internet content 99 vi Getting Started (features vary by model)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up the Computer	11
Putting the Computer Together	11
Placing the computer in the proper location	11
Using surge protection	11
Connecting to the computer	12
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)	18
Connecting Other Devices	20
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs	20
Adjusting the Monitor	21
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista	21
Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel	21
Setting Up a Local Area Network	22
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	23
Integrated Wireless Devices	24
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device	24
Checking the wireless LAN device installation	25
Using wireless security features	26
Connecting a Modem	26
Connecting Speakers or Microphone	27
Sound Connector Types	27
Connecting a Microphone	30
Speaker Configurations	31
Speaker types	32
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	32
Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	33
Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	35
Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	36
Connecting your home stereo system (optional)	38
2.1 home stereo installation	39
5.1 home audio installation	40
5.1 home audio installation procedure	41
7.1 home audio installation	42
7.1 home audio installation procedure	43
Connecting digital audio	44
Connecting Headphones	45
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones	45
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones	45
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card	46
Connecting the speakers	46
Connecting the FlexiJack connector	47
Getting Help	49
Finding Onscreen Guides	49
Finding Guides on the Web	49
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center	50
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder	50
Using the hardware diagnostic tools	50
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software	51
Turning On the Computer for the First Time	53
Turning Off the Computer	54
Using Shut Down	54
Using Lock	55
Using Sleep mode	55
Using Hibernate mode	56
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode	56
Restarting the Computer	57
Connecting to the Internet	57
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	58
Setting Up User Accounts	59
Protecting the Computer	60
Using passwords	60
Using antivirus software	62
Using firewall software	62
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates	63
Installing critical security updates	64
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices	64
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer	65
Using the Keyboard	67
Identifying Keyboard Features	67
Alphanumeric keys	67
Function keys	68
Edit keys	68
Arrow keys	68
Numeric keys	69
Keyboard indicators	69
Special keyboard buttons	70
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons	70
Customizing the keyboard buttons	72
Keyboard Shortcuts	73
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting	74
Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard	74
Using the Mouse	77
Using the Mouse Buttons	78
Scrolling	78
Autoscrolling	79
Panning	79
Changing Mouse Settings	79
Switching mouse button functions	79
Changing mouse pointer speed	80
Changing the double-click speed	80
Turning on the ClickLock option	80
Changing the scroll wheel speed	81
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting	81
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options	83
Adjusting speaker volume	84
Selecting a microphone	85
Configuring audio output	85
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card	86
Configuring the FlexiJack connector	87
Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes	87
Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager	88
The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens	89
Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager	91
Retasking front panel audio connectors	92
Configuring multistreaming audio	93
When to use multistreaming audio	94
Setting up multistreaming audio	94
Configuring audio for Windows Media Center	95
Selecting recording devices	96
Resolving sound issues	96
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control	97
Remote Control Buttons Overview	98
Teletext access buttons	100
About the Remote Control	101
Troubleshooting the Remote Control	102
Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control	102
Introducing Your Computer Software	103
Learning More About Software	103
Using the Desktop	103
Removing desktop icons	104
Retrieving desktop icons	104
Removing files permanently	104
Using the Windows Start Button Menu	104
Using the All Programs menu	104
Organizing the All Programs list	105
Using the Control Panel	105
Resizing Windows	106
Working with Digital Images	106
About the Internet	107
Using a Browser	108
Searching the Internet	108
Restricting Internet content	109
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software	110
Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software	110
Manually running a scan	110
Setting a Full System Scan time	111
Setting up a Custom Scan time	111
Sending and Receiving E-Mail	112
Using Windows Mail	112
Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP	112
Software Quick Reference Table	113
Managing Files	117
Organizing Files with Folders	117
Creating Folders	118
Moving Files	118
Finding Files	119
Renaming Files	120
Deleting Files	120
Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin	120
Copying Files	121
Using a Printer	121
Using CD and DVD Media Drives	123
Using the CD and DVD Drives	123
Handling CDs and DVDs	124
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs	124
Compatibility Information	125
Disc Features and Compatibility Table	126
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table	127
Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives	128
Using the Memory Card Reader	129
Media Insertion Guide	130
Understanding the Activity Light	133
Formatting a Memory Card	133
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader	134
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive	135
Connecting the Drive	136
Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay	137
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay	138
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter	139
Using the Drive	140
Transferring files to another computer manually	140
Disconnecting the Drive	140
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive	141
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs	143
Using Music	143
Using Music with Windows Media Center	144
Using the music library	145
Adding music to the music library	145
Adding music files from the hard disk drive	145
Adding music files from a CD	146
Deleting music files from the music library	147
Using supported music file types	147
Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center	148
Changing the visualization settings	149
Playing an album in Windows Media Center	150
Playing a song in Windows Media Center	150
Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center	151
Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center	151
Using album details	151
Using Search in Windows Media Center	152
Searching for music tracks and files	152
Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center	153
Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center	154
Listening to Online Radio Stations	156
Playing Music CDs	156
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	157
Playing DVDs	157
Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs	158
Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs	158
Using country/region codes	159
Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center	159
Changing the DVD Settings	160
Changing the DVD movie language	160
Changing DVD remote control options	161
Changing DVD closed captioning	162
Changing DVD Audio Settings	162
Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player	163
Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs	163
Playing Video CDs (VCDs)	165
Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player	165
Using Windows Media Center	167
Setting Up Windows Media Center	168
Completing the setup wizard	168
Windows Media Center Start Menu	170
Windows Media Center Start menu items	170
Windows Media Center Features	171
The right music for the moment	172
Playing Internet radio	172
Sharing your digital memories	172
Transforming your living space into a theater	173
Online media	173
Navigating Windows Media Center	173
Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse	173
Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote control	174
Using the Windows Media Center menu bars	174
Selecting items in Windows Media Center	175
Windows Media Center control menu	176
Changing Windows Media Center Settings	176
Windows Media Center Settings categories	177
Using Windows Media Center power settings	178
Creating Audio and Data Discs	179
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording	180
Working with Audio CDs	180
Audio CD tips	181
Before you begin creating discs	182
Creating audio CDs	182
Creating video discs	183
Copying a disc	184
Creating data discs	185
Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology	185
Making a paper disc label	187
Working with Pictures and Videos	189
Working with Digital Images	189
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center	190
Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center	190
Adding picture files from the hard disk drive	190
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center	191
Viewing pictures as a slide show	192
Viewing a slide show with music	192
Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center	193
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center	194
Fixing red eye or contrast	194
Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center	194
Rotating pictures	195
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center	196
Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center	196
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center	197
Playing digital videos	197
Using supported video file types	198
Transferring and Recording Video Files	198
Recording analog and digital video files	198
Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center	199
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer	201
Basic steps for making a movie	201
Using muvee autoProducer	203
Getting started	203
Capturing video from a digital video camera	205
Adding videos	206
Adding pictures	208
Adding music	209
Selecting the style	209
Changing the settings	210
Making the movie	211
Previewing the movie	212
Modifying the movie	212
Saving the movie project	214
Recording the movie project to disc	215
Upgrading muvee autoProducer	216
Supported muvee autoProducer output file types	216

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Getting Started (features vary by model)

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

...............................................

Adjusting speaker volume

.................................................................................

Selecting a microphone

....................................................................................

Configuring audio output

..................................................................................

Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card

............................

Configuring the FlexiJack connector

...................................................................

Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes

..............................................................

Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager

........................................

The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens

..................................................

Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager

....................

Retasking front panel audio connectors

..............................................................

Configuring multistreaming audio

......................................................................

When to use multistreaming audio

.....................................................................

Setting up multistreaming audio

.........................................................................

Configuring audio for Windows Media Center

...................................................

Selecting recording devices

..............................................................................

Resolving sound issues

.....................................................................................

Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control

..................................

Remote Control Buttons Overview

...........................................................................

Teletext access buttons

.....................................................................................

About the Remote Control

......................................................................................

Troubleshooting the Remote Control

........................................................................

Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control

.............................

Introducing Your Computer Software

.....................................................

Learning More About Software

...............................................................................

Using the Desktop

.................................................................................................

Removing desktop icons

...................................................................................

Retrieving desktop icons

...................................................................................

Removing files permanently

...............................................................................

Using the Windows Start Button Menu

....................................................................

Using the All Programs menu

............................................................................

Organizing the All Programs list

........................................................................

Using the Control Panel

.........................................................................................

Resizing Windows

................................................................................................

Working with Digital Images

.................................................................................

About the Internet

.................................................................................................

Using a Browser

...................................................................................................

Searching the Internet

......................................................................................

Restricting Internet content

.................................................................................