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    Getting Started 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 only. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology
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    HP Organize Software 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Customizing the keyboard buttons 15 Using Your PC Top 17 Using Your Docking Bay 17 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 21 Sound Connector Types 21 Speaker Configurations 24 Speaker types 25 Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio
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    48 Selecting recording devices 48 Resolving Sound Issues 48 Using the Memory Card Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 Connecting the Drive 54 Inserting the Drive 55 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 56 Using
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    Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 66 Creating Audio and Data Discs 67 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 68 Working with Audio CDs 68 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 69 Audio CD tips 69 Creating audio CDs 70 Creating jukebox discs 70 Working with Data DVDs
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    movie project 100 Recording the movie project to disc 100 Getting Help 101 Finding Onscreen Guides 101 Finding Guides on the Web 101 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 102 Using PC Help & Tools 102 Using Updates from HP 102 Getting messages 103 Turning off messages 103 Reactivating
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    Up Your PC WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing
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    accessories by connecting all power cords for your PC and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge-protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge protection devices have surge-protection inputs and outputs
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    Connector Connector symbol Description Printer (parallel) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone Setting Up Your PC 3
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    Connector Connector symbol Description FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out Side speaker out Rear speaker out rear Center/subwoofer 4 Getting Started Guide
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    . (It may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up an Internet connection. If you do not wish to set up an
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    up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set up now using the Easy Internet Sign-up or the Internet
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    've established an Internet service account, and a wizard will guide you through the simple instructions to: • Complete registration • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of local hard drives Support. Setting Up Your PC 7
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    then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Signing Up for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you check for, download, and install these
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    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 Windows XP provides three types of user accounts: • Administrative Allowed to change account
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    and help ensure that information on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose a name, or phone number. • Don't write down your password. Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the PC, you may
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    PC using media such as CD or DVD discs, memory sticks, or personal media drives. You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books using Microsoft's Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. For more information click Start, All Programs, and then Help and Support. Search
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    you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Icon hp or or or or Feature Standby User HP Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make the screen reappear
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    . E-Mail A B C D E F or or -+ or Media controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) Operates a disc player. A Open and close disc tray B Record C Play or pause D Stop E Skip to when turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons: Press the
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    Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4
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    allows you to place a device and thread the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) data cable and the power cord underneath the rear top cover to the connectors on the back of the PC. Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Components and location, availability, and number of connectors may vary
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    cards: Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. 2 Place the peripheral device or the camera docking station (A) on the top of the PC. B A 3 For a camera
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    them to the front of the PC. Pull the cables to the center and connect them to the peripheral or the docking station (D). D C E 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet (E). For a peripheral, refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device. Using Your PC Top 19
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    into a power outlet. Optionally, if you want to view the camera images on a TV, plug the red and yellow connectors (not shown) into the TV. Refer to the instructions that came with the HP camera docking station. 6 Place the correct camera docking station lid (F) on top of the PC. Gently guide the
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    and Sound Options HP PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your PC for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for sound output
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    up to a 5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC. IN OUT Type 3 6 Sound card Your PC may include a sound See
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    Mic (pink) connects to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel
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    Speaker Configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 8/7.1 Home audio system Digital audio Multi-streaming audio Speaker system None, muted. Left speaker, right speaker. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. Two
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    that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is sound card 3 Connect the cable to the audio system. 4 For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your PC (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer
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    a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is sound card 26 Getting Started Guide
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    . 7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors: See
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    , a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is sound card
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    8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors: See
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    in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 38. • Type 6 connectors - multi-streaming
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    installation" on page 32, or "5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation" on page 33. Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/ amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch
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    A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) IN OUT 2 is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 32 Getting Started Guide
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    A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical
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    -green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is sound card OUT a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the rear speaker out (black) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 IN 6 S Connect
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    for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 38. Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you have a sound card and
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    matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is sound card 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S 3 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on the speaker
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    Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with one of five control screens. • Sound Effect - Select the environment settings. • Equalizer - Equalize the audio frequencies. • Speaker Configuration - Select the number of speakers. The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker
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    your PC model has type 6 connectors. NOTE: A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Sounds, and then Speech and Audio Devices (or Sounds
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    The Sound Effect Manager Audio Wizard can help you connect front-panel audio. To use the Audio Wizard: 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose Control Panel. 4 Click Sounds, then Speech and Audio Devices (or Sounds and Audio Devices). 5 Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens
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    Manager (optional) To disable digital audio output: 1 Open the Sound Effect Manager: Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click Audio Wizard. A window opens displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC. 40 Getting Started Guide
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    if your PC model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multi-streaming audio. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Sounds, then Speech and Audio Devices (or Sounds and Audio Devices). NOTE
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    (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 42. To use Multi-streaming Audio, see "Configuring Multi-streaming Audio" on page 43. Configuring
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    of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar; then Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Audio I/O tab. 3 Click the tool icon in the Front Panel section. The connector settings window displays. 4 Select
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    or directly connected to the PC, audio files may reside on: hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as: • Windows Media Player • WinDVD • HP Tunes • Other installed media player software NOTE: Digital
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    ) connector for online conversation. • A set of powered stereo 5.1, or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output. 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the system tray to open the Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager window. 3 Choose the Mixer tab. 4 Click the
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    DVD movie. You should hear the DVD sound on the rear speakers. 8 Select Realtek HD Audio front output from the drop-down list. 9 Open Windows Media Player to play music. You should hear the music sound on the front headphone connection. 10 To hear an external device source from the Line In or Mic In
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    anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio Output Configuration. Choose Analog or Digital (S/PDIF). Click Apply. 5 Select Audio Speaker Configuration. Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multichannel
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    to the maximum position. If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and
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    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 PC or located inside a cover. It has two or four horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more
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    Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. NOTE: Media must be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide
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    A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A B D C E Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Insert
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    ) xD IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) (label up) CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) (label up) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) (label up) G (Lower) G (Lower) G (Lower) NOTE: Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time
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    USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery
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    turns off. When the PC is in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to the drive and cause data loss. 54 Getting Started Guide
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    activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the side or the bottom of the PC drive bay. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should slide
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    clicking OK. The default volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the My Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing a new name. Rename the drive if you have more than one HP Personal Media Drive. 56 Getting Started Guide
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    your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions about creating linked folders. To play media files You can play media from an HP Personal Media Drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer
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    it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. The
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    , directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. 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
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    Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Image Zone Use the HP Image Zone software program to manage HP Image Zone: Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, HP, and HP Image Zone. The HP Image Zone window opens. A B C D Click a tab at the top of the application window Guide
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    sheets using the images in the selection tray. Projects include photo pages, cards, and flyers. For more information, see "Print Tab Help" in prints (if the service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other tasks. For more information, see "HP Instant Share Help"
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    62 Getting Started Guide
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    com/music (English only) Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. • The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. You may have to
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    Media Player window. Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD The InterVideo WinDVD program uses a DVD drive (select models only) to play DVD movies. NOTE: Most DVD movies are localized to geographical countries/regions. See "Using country/region codes" on page 65. 1 Insert a DVD disc into the
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    on the screen. • To resize the video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. Or Click the 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
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    left, depending on which language you want to hear. 5 Close the Volume Control window. Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start
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    only) • Windows XP These programs include features that enable you to copy, archive, and manage music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful
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    you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files. The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in
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    files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Verifying audio disc recorded without errors When copying or burning
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    Audio discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. 7 Click OK. 70 Getting Started Guide
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    your operating system. If you don't want to display some of these sounds, you can select the Options icon (wrench). In the Options window, select Audio, and then Quick Find. Select Hide Audio Files Shorter Than (in seconds), type the number of seconds, and click OK. Working with Data DVDs and CDs
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    there is disc space available. Recorded audio CDs are closed-session discs that are not appendable. NOTE: You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive. NOTE: DVD discs can store
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    the procedure described in "Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology drive. 5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Click Done when the recording is complete. Archiving Files on a CD or DVD To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC
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    disc, you are prompted for additional discs. 9 Click Done when recording is complete. For additional information about saving archives on your hard disk drive disc. Image files are typically used when you need to make multiple copies of the same disc. NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive type
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    area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site
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    and Background to select design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the disc window. 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then click Print. NOTE: LightScribe creates
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    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 PC, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. NOTE: The
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    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 CD-ROM Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes CD-RW Yes
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    PC includes a number of software programs that: • Record and play CDs • Record data CDs • Import and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. • Play DVD movies. (
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    .jpg or .gif. • Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. 80 Getting Started
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    Programs on your desktop. 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. Before You Begin Capturing Video You can capture (copy) video files to your hard disk drive by using the
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    device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device. 4 If your PC has multiple video devices PC and organize them PC for playback and as an archive, and they can be burned to a DVD or VCD disc
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    to the folder that contains the video files you want to add or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD. 4 Select the files you want to add, and then click Open. The files are added to the current project and displayed in the project window. Creating Video Discs and Movies 83
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    PC's USB connector. The video capture is added to your video project and stored in a file on your hard disk drive device (your camera), the default Capture Type (audio window - Manually stops the window. The file is stored on your hard disk drive and added to the current project. 84 Getting Started
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    slide duration, or to add a background audio track. Online help is available for these represented in the main project window. Each menu displays six items Next button. You can manually add submenus to a submenu name (Untitled Menu 0), and type an appropriate name for the menu ( Discs and Movies 85
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    You can change the style of a number of elements within your video project. The • Add additional files • Add background music • Search for specific scenes • Delete scenes • Add transition effects between scenes your hard disk drive you would like to add to this project, click Add Files.
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    and then Sonic MyDVD Help from within the Edit window. Burning a video project to disc After you are satisfied with the contents and style of RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4BGB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 4 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive
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    from multiple files in the project. 6 Type a name for your project in the project name field. 7 Click one of the following: • Record to DVD (or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project) - Select the device, number of copies, and write speed. • Record to hard disk - The video capture is stored
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    are: • HQ (High Quality) - Best audio and video quality available, but requires the most disc space per second of video. Good choice for only with upgrade to MyDVD Deluxe.) As you add more content to the project, MyDVD reduces the project quality automatically to fit the selected disc size. NOTE
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    setting. • These are estimated recording times. The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds. • To choose the audio format, see the online Help. • Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital audio. See the online Help for details. 90 Getting Started Guide
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    digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder. 2 Add type Digital video Audio Video Interleaved Motion Picture Experts Group For DVD video playback High-quality video format (for Web streaming, wireless devices, etc.) Windows
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    and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows: • Click Start on the desktop taskbar, and select All
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    window to adjust audio "Changing the settings" on and video production settings for your movie. page 97. Open the muvee Title and Credits window to type Disc Open the Save muvee window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive in .wmv or .mpeg formats. Open the muvee Burner window to
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    , it is important to be aware of the amount of free space available on your PC hard disk drive. Capturing video can use a large amount of disk space. The amount of free disk space displays on the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video. Capturing live video from a DV
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    hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions window opens. 2 Browse the folders. 3 Select existing video files on your hard disk drive . 5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip
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    the Add Pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Picture window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing still image files on your hard disk drive, if desired for your movie: • Add up to 50 . Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images. 96 Getting Started Guide
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    button to open the magicSpot window. • Click the manual button to display two overlapping Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing music files on your hard disk drive, if in the preview window. Changing the settings You can adjust audio and video production settings
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    /Pictures window. • Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: • Use all music. Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: a Select a Title effect from the drop-down window. b Type
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    Credits tab. a Select a Credits effect from the drop-down window. b Type the text you want to appear at the end of your 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: • Each time
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    or DVD disc: 1 Click the Save muvee button. The Save muvee window opens. 2 Choose the movie file type to save to your hard disk drive: • Computer Playback • E-mail • DV (camcorder) • DVD • VCD (video CD) • SVCD • Web Streaming Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings
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    the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one of the following: • Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (you can download it
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    and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. 102 Getting Started Guide
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    double-click the message title in the window. You can exit this window, and Updates from HP remains active. • If Updates from HP 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
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    Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP. Updates from HP displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the service. 104 Getting Started Guide
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    94 recorded video 94 requirements 81 card reader, memory 49 carpal tunnel syndrome 8 CDs burning tips data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Computer Playback 100 connecting audio 21-23 digital video camera 31 headphones 47 peripherals 2 connectors audio 21-23 PC 2 country/region codes 65 creating CDs
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    H headphones, using 47 Help and Support 102 home stereo system connecting to the PC 31 home videos 31 HP Organize 11 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power lights 55 automatic on and off feature 54 disconnecting the drive 58 inserting a drive 55 location and drive letter 56 storing files 57
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    adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 95 magicSpot 97 make muvee 99 manuals storing 5 memory card reader card types 49 using 49 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 93 multi-channel speakers
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    Direct-to-Disc wizards 88 editing 86 MyDVD 82 scene detection 84 searching for scenes 86 slideshows 85 submenus 85 supported file formats 84 text formatting 86 transition effects 86 user interfaces 82 quality settings (MyDVD) 90 supported DVD formats 86 W Web Streaming 100 Windows Media Player play
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