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    Media Center Software Guide
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    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 . HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of
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    in HP Photosmart Premier 32 Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier 34 Printing Pictures in HP Photosmart 35 Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures 35 Using My Pictures in Media Center 36 Adding Pictures to My Pictures 37 Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 37
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    to disc 60 Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center ...........61 Selecting videos 62 Selecting pictures 62 Selecting music 63 Setting the style 64 Adjusting audio and video settings 64 Making the movie 65 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 66 Index 67 iv Media Center Software Guide
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    use. You can easily find and choose your media. You can play movies, listen to music, and view photos with a single remote control (select models only). Combine the powerful features of your PC your digital memories Create personalized slideshows with music for viewing on your PC. View professional
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    service required) may not be supported in all countries/regions. ■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately). ■ Use the Optimization setting to keep your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to save power
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    Setting Up Media Center The first time you start Media Center on your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. It is recommended to complete each step in the setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to complete. If
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    use your remote control: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Use menu items, use the arrow buttons previous window. 5 Use the arrow buttons to use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop use the remote control, or if you stop using the mouse (
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    media in the inset window to watching it in fullscreen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it, and then session and switch users Shut down the PC Restart the PC Put the PC in a power-reduced state - standby mode Using Media Center 5
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    is not affected when the PC is in Away mode. Using Media Center Away mode When your computer is in Away mode it appears off, but you can actually still perform tasks such as recording TV programs or music files. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio. After you have enabled
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    Run Media Center Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. n You can speakers you have and test them. Speakers are sold separately for some models. ■ Display Calibration. You can test and adjust the display settings of your monitor, TV, or other display. You can use
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    PC, to log off to end your Media Center session, to put the PC into standby mode, or to switch users. See page 5. B Use Media Center information. See page 9. 8 Media Center Software Guide My Videos - Watch your home videos. See page 43. page 10. *HP Photosmart - View, edit, share, and print digital
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    in certain countries/regions. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Spotlight Web site. Using Instant Messaging in Media Center Instant messaging may not be supported in all countries/regions. Media Center supports instant messaging (Internet service required) so you can
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    movies from the Internet. ■ Optimization to keep your computer running smoothly by performing various tasks on a regularly scheduled basis. The 10 Media Center Software Guide Optimization setting closes and then opens Media Center at a specific time each day that you determine. ■ Pictures to set
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    for your speakers. ■ Messenger to allow instant messages within Media Center. Instant messaging may not be supported in all countries/regions. ■ Help to find help about using Media Center and your hardware. Archiving files using Media Center To archive your hard disk drive files: 1 Press
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    Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site. Finding Additional Media Center Information To learn more about using Media Center, refer to the online and other Help files located in Media Center. Using your
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    in and out of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the PC. ■ Log off from Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn on or
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    PC does not automatically go into in Media Center. 5 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Media Center. 6 Record - Records a selected television 7 program and stores it on the hard disk 8 drive manually place the PC in standby mode. 8 Pause - Pauses audio LIVE TV GUIDE RECORDED TV
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    chapter. 27 Mute - Turns computer sound off. The word Mute 0 to 9, #, * - Use numeric keypad buttons to change channels PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode. n If the PC
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    your favorite songs to CDs. ■ Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. n You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player music library for
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    adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive folders, and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. 6 Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard or the remote control to Guide
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    drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the Album CD you want to add to your music library. 6 Select Copy CD. The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copy- protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions My Music. 3 Select Songs. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control
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    any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Player music library. When you copy music files using Windows Media Player and your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD information is copied and displayed
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    click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the album you want to play. 6 Select Play. Playing 3 Select Songs. The list displays all the songs in your library. 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard
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    and save it as a playlist that you can access in Media Center. 1 From the My Music window: ■ Select Songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, and then select Add to Queue. Or ■ Select Albums or Playlists, control or the Backspace key on the keyboard. 22 Media Center Software Guide
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    song. 4 Select Add To Queue. A confirmation displays that the music was added to the list of music in the queue. 5 Select the inset window in select Save As Playlist. 7 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. n If your PC is connected to the Internet,
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    ! 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. n For more information about writable media, refer to the other documentation that came with your PC. Copying Music Files to CD
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    Pictures Use the HP Photosmart and My Pictures areas in Media Center to view, edit, print, and share your pictures. HP Photosmart HP Photosmart Premier is a software program located in your All Programs menu that works together with the HP Photosmart area in Media Center. Both programs work together
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    images. You can display them from the desktop or from within Media Center. You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Using HP Photosmart in Media Center Most tasks, such
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    a map of the folders on your hard disk drive. D The Tips window displays helpful hints about using HP Photosmart Premier. E The Preferences button allows you to customize HP Photosmart Premier. The Help menu gives you troubleshooting tips, instructional videos, and other information. F The Image
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    Creating albums You can organize your pictures into albums by using the HP Photosmart Premier program. HP Photosmart Premier links your photos together into albums. HP Photosmart Premier does not move or create copies of your Select a date and time, and then click OK. 28 Media Center Software Guide
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    HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP zooms in closer. Use the arrow buttons surrounding
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    desktop to assign dates, keywords, and places to your pictures. Searching for pictures in Media Center You can search for pictures by date, keyword, and place by using your remote control or mouse in Media Center. HP HP Photosmart Viewing a slideshow in HP 2 Select HP Photosmart. 3 . 5 Use the media
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    continues to play. Editing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop You can make changes to your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from Media Center. Some of the editing features include removing red eye, cropping or resizing images, rotating
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    make changes to your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop. Some of the editing features include removing red eye, cropping, resizing, and to a computer. Before you can share photos in Media Center, you must agree to the license agreement in the desktop version of HP Photosmart Premier
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    Original or Compressed image size. 8 Use the remote control keypad or the keyboard to type an e-mail subject in the text box, and then select Send. 9 Select OK to have HP Share send your e-mail. 10 To view the status of the e-mail, select Outbox in HP Photosmart Premier. Working with Pictures 33
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    in a supported file format. Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier HP Photosmart Premier supports the following types of image, video, and audio files. File Audio Video Interleaved Bitmap Multipage .pcx file FlashPix Bitmap Bitmap Graphics Portable Network Graphics ■ Only supported
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    click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 2 Select the Backup tab, and then click Back Up Images on the left side of the window. 3 Select your backup settings, and then click Next. 4 Insert a blank disc. 5 Select the drive and media type, and then click Next. Working with
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    in Media Center My Pictures is a folder on your hard disk drive in the My Documents folder, and it is a Media Center menu item that allows you to view and search for your digital images by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse. It provides all the tools you need for
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    to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the folders, and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on Finish. Adding Picture Files Working with Pictures 37
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    The pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. 3 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture modification date, and resolution appears, if available. 38 Media Center Software Guide
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    as a slideshow, Media Center uses the first folder listed. If Network Graphics ■ Folder icons appear even if the images inside them cannot be displayed. ■ Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported
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    . The picture is displayed with the new settings. Editing Pictures 8 Select Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file. Cropping pictures in My Pictures 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the Touch up, and then select Crop. Cropping Pictures 40 Media Center Software Guide
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    For this step, you must use the mouse and keyboard. Select Once saved, you cannot revert to the original picture. 8 Select Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file if you selected Save in the previous step. Or Select Yes to select to print the picture. Working with Pictures 41
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    Follow any onscreen instructions. n In Media drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to the other documentation that came with your PC disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or the remote control, and then select OK. Use or change the name of your disc. 9 After you have selected all
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    . In My Videos you can: ■ Play videos that are stored anywhere on your hard disk drive. ■ Create a CD or DVD of your video files. ■ View your videos in full- screen mode. Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 5 To exit full-
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    video file types, refer to Media Center Help menu. Using Supported Video File Types You can view the following types of video files in Media Center. Other file types are supported if your PC has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .dvr-ms .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2
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    , and then select OK. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of your disc by using the numeric keys on the remote control or the keyboard, and then select OK. Use the Clear button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard to delete letters. 6 Select
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    is already in the drive, select Play DVD from the Start menu. The DVD movie begins playing in full-screen mode. 3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote control or the DVD title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length, and current position, press the i (More information) button on the remote control
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    DVD Settings window, select DVD Language. 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control . Changing DVD Audio Settings To select DVD audio settings for viewing Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select Configuration, and then select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker
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    you added to your movie and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. The following sections contain detailed instructions
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    of muvee autoProducer (select models only): Desktop Click Start on the taskbar, and features, such as video capture and disc recording. See "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 51. n To Use your remote control from within Media Center to personalize your video files. See "Using
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    Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop Getting started on the desktop window to adjust audio and video production PC hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. See "Capturing video from a DV camcorder" on page 52. "Adding videos" on page 53. "Adding pictures" on page 54. "Adding
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    video files to your hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer either: ■ Live (known as camera mode) using a compatible DV camcorder. See "Capturing live video from a DV camcorder" on page 52. Or Captured video files are automatically added to your movie project. To remove the file from your
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    most interested in using in your movie project. To capture camcorder (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation
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    clip is marked on the lower-left side. Adding pictures To add still image files to your movie production: 1 Select the Add Pictures button in the 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
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    Adding music To add music files to your movie production soundtrack on the desktop: 1 Select the Add Music button in the music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing music files on your hard disk drive to remove example, using the adjust audio and
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    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. ■ Move
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    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: window. See "Adding videos" on page 53 for more information on using MagicMoments. Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 57
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    can automatically replace shots with other similar or contrasting ones. Alternatively, you can manually choose your replacement shots. To 3 Use the controls in the Tweak muvee window to modify the movie project: ■ Click the Auto-replace with similar button to automatically replace a Guide
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    Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket PC 7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive
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    . 9 Select the CD or DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the disc capacity, disc capacity used, and available disc space. 11 If you wish to create more than one disc using the same muvee file, use these steps: ■ Click Options and then
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    your video, and follow the onscreen instructions: Button Select Media Select Style Settings Make " on page 63. "Setting the style" on page 64. "Adjusting audio and video settings" on page 64. "Making the movie" on page disc, see "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 51. Creating Movies
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    remove all video files from the Selected Videos column. Selecting videos To add video files to your movie production: 1 Select the Select Media button to browse through video folders on your PC for video files to use 4 Navigate using the arrow remove all in it using the arrow Navigate using the arrow
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    .mp3, .wma, or .wav file format combination. 4 Adjust the order of the music clips by selecting and then using the Move Up and Move Down buttons. Select the Delete button to remove a music clip from the production. 5 Click Next to confirm your music selection and proceed to the next step. n Click
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    fonts. The style you use also affects how muvee autoProducer the final movie. For example, using the Cinema style results in a audio and video settings You can adjust audio maintain the selected sequence. 3 Select Audio to adjust the sound mix level a specific length for the movie. 5 Click
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    a file type. b Type the movie file name using your remote control or your keyboard. ■ Manual to allow you to set the duration of the hard disk drive. The movie is saved on your hard disk drive. To create a CD or DVD disc in muvee autoProducer unPlugged, copy the saved file using the Windows desktop
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    Upgrading muvee autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer with the following enhancements: ■ MPEG-4 and DivX video format support. ■ TIFF audio format support. ■ Ability to include up to 75 video and audio clips in your movie production. 66 Media Center Software Guide
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    the hard disk drive 18 Away mode enabling 6 power setting 2 using 6 B buttons remote control 14 C camcorder capture 52 CDs creating a music CD in My Music 24 playing in My Music 21 Computer Playback 59 D desktop switching from Media Center 4 DV camcorder capture 52 DVD movies changing audio settings
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    Pictures 25 in My Videos 43 memory card reader 26 music library adding CD tracks 19 creating 18 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 51 adding music 51 adding pictures 51, 54 adding still image files 62 adding video 51, 53 adjusting audio and video settings 64 adjusting production settings
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    40 image not displayed in My Pictures 39 printing 40 rotating 41 troubleshooting image not displayed in My Pictures 34 playing digital music files 10 Shared Video folder 43 slideshow displaying information about pictures 38 HP Photosmart 30 viewing pictures 38 viewing with music 38 Start menu
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Media Center Software Guide
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