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    Getting Started Guide
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    , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The FireWire logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 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
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    to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using HP Organize software 6 Using the Keyboard 7 Customizing the keyboard buttons 9 Using Your PC Top 11 Using Your Docking Bay 11 Setting Up Sound 15 Using Speakers 15 Setting Up 3-connector Sound 16 Configuring multi-channel audio output for the
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    Setting Up Multi-streaming Audio 26 Using the Memory Card Reader 29 Using the Memory Card Reader 29 Media Insertion Guide 30 Working With the Safely Remove Hardware Utility 32 Using a TV as a Monitor 33 Identifying Cables You May Need 33 Connecting to a TV Set 33 Viewing the PC Image on Your
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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 55 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 56 Working with Audio CDs 56 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 57 Audio CD tips 57 Creating audio CDs 58 Creating jukebox discs 58 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 59 Verifying data disc recorded without
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    89 Recording the movie project to disc 90 Getting Help 91 Finding Onscreen Guides 91 Finding Guides on the Web 91 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 92 Using Updates from HP 92 Getting messages 92 Turning off messages 93 Reactivating messages 93 Using PC Help & Tools 93 Index 95
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    : Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. 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
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    back of your computer. Some PC models also have connectors on the front of the PC. The table Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors Printer (parallel) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices 2 Getting Started Guide
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    Connector Connector symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup
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    be manually started at a service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set up at your convenience. 1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected. NOTE: For high-speed broadband, cable, or digital subscriber line (DSL), contact your ISP for any specific
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    's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program. Using HP products HP computers include preloaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera
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    Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Help and Support (select models only) Use it to View onscreen Help information about your PC. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. HP Image Zone (select
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    connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Icon Feature Standby User Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make the screen reappear, press the
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    Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track F or Volume Volume knob: Increases speaker Mute Turns speaker sound on and off. or
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    . 11 Click OK to finish. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings. Using the Keyboard 9
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    models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use the docking bay to: • Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. • Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. • Install a special cover (optional) and an HP camera and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera and
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    Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Components and location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. To store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards: Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. To install a peripheral device, an iPod Dock, or an HP camera and HP camera docking
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    center and connect them to the peripheral or the docking station. K H C B 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet. For a peripheral, refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device. For an iPod Dock, connect the iPod cable to the USB connector. Refer to
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    camera docking station lid (D) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. M E L D 7 When you want to use it, place the iPod (M) or the HP digital camera (E) into the docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station. 14
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    documentation that came with the sound card. Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system; the speaker system must have its own power cord. NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two
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    (blue) IN Not used for Not used for speakers speakers Center/ subwoofer speakers Mic-1 (pink) 4 Turn on the PC. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 Configure the audio output for this 3-connector multi-channel speaker system by performing the following procedure. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC. Your PC may have a second microphone connector on the front of the PC. If present, this microphone connector is ready to use and does not affect the use of the multi-channel audio speaker system. To use
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    of eight speakers in a multi-channel speaker system by using four of the six audio connectors on the back of the PC. This PC also has Digital Audio Out and Digital Audio In connectors for digital sound devices such as a DVD recorder or a digital stereo receiver/amplifier. 18 Getting Started Guide
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    (out) for front speakers F Audio line in (in) The connectors for the 6-connector multi-channel speaker system are on the back of the PC. A B C D E F Connecting the speaker system to the PC (6-connector) 1 With the speaker system off, assemble the speakers and, if used, the subwoofer. Refer
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    with no descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. • Digital Audio - selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the digital audio connectors on the PC. • Audio Wizard - enables both the microphone
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    text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. NOTE: Click the Speaker Test button to test the speakers. 4 Click OK. To hear DVD movies recorded with multi-channel audio from all speakers, change the audio properties for WinDVD to
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    . When you plug in a cable, the wizard asks you to select the function for the cable from a list, and then it sets the universal audio jack to perform as the selected function. The functions are: • Stereo speaker (Out) • Microphone (In) • Headphone (Out) • Audio Line In 22 Getting Started Guide
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    -channel audio from all speakers, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player" on page 18. To use a microphone or set up the PC for
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    front pink and green connectors can now be used as input or output devices. Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio) The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager software allows you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    . • While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external PC audio sources: a Front panel Line In b Internal source residing on: a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB Drive, or other external device. See
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    used to converse over the Internet). Your teammates hear your voice from the microphone via the Internet and you hear the game audio from the rear speakers: 1 Connect the audio powered Stereo 5.1, or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output. 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio
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    Sound Effect Manager: 1 Connect the audio output connectors to: • A headphone set or powered speakers connected to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback. • A set of powered stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 speakers connected to the rear Speaker Out connectors for DVD playback sound
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    that the activity light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. A steady activity light indicates that the PC is not reading or writing the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data. Using the Memory Card Reader 29
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    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 MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card
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    ) (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. Only the first one inserted will be recognized by the
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    Working With the Safely Remove Hardware Utility 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 PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader
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    . With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV. Identifying Cables You May Need To connect a TV to the PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). The type of video
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    In) on the TV and plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio Out jack (green connector) on the back of the PC. Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen NOTE: The type of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in
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    FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays tab, continue with "Displays tab." nView tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the nView Display Mode area select Clone. Or
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    PC to change the display. 2 To view the computer image on your PC . 3 When the PC image appears on the PC. You can change where the PC desktop appears PC desktop appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and follow the steps that apply to your PC: • If you see the nView tab
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    computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, select nView Display Mode in the list on the left, and then select the Standard [Dualview] option. Or If you viewed the PC button. 4 When the PC image appears on the button. 4 When the PC image appears on the 3 When the PC image appears on
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    TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable from the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime-green connector) on the back of the computer. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive. See your System Recovery documentation. Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects
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    HP Personal Media Drive is designed to fit inside a horizontal or vertical drive bay. NOTE: The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the bay without turning off the PC. This feature is sometimes referred to as warm swappable. This special drive bay includes an internal USB port and power
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    avoid multiple hard disk drives using the same drive letter, when connecting and removing the drives, assign the letter Z to the HP Personal Media Drive. AB C Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter After you insert the drive into the PC, you can find the drive in My Computer. The operating
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    than one HP Personal Media Drive. Using the Drive To store files: The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions about
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    close Windows Media Player. If that doesn't work, restart the PC. Disconnecting the Drive 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
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    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). Refer to "Using the Memory Card Reader" on page 29. Using HP Image Zone Use the HP Image Zone software program to manage your photos
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    in the selection tray. Projects include album pages, calendars, labels, panoramas, cards, and flyers. For more information, see "Create Tab Help" in Help. HP Instant Share Click this tab to share photos with family and friends. Using HP Instant Share, you can create an e-mail, select the pictures to
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    to the Internet to use the HP Instant Share feature. Backup Click this tab to create backup discs of all the images on your PC or to recover images (either from a backup disc or from the Image Vault). For more information on using HP Image Zone, click the Help link. Working with Digital Images 47
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    Media Player. Playing Music CDs with iTunes You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive. • The iTunes window opens. If the Audio CD wizard window opens, choose Play Audio CD using iTunes from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to
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    PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive the CD or DVD, use the playback buttons in the Using country/region codes" on page 52. 1 Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the inner hole of the disc
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    disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. If the Play DVD movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using by clicking anywhere in the video window. To use the WinDVD control panel: • To move the
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    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. WARNING: You can change countries/regions only five times before the country/region code locks
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    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 of the left speaker and the other language comes out of the right speaker. Click View on the menu bar, choose Enhancements, and select Graphic Equalizer. 9 Move
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    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 iTunes or Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use
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    then Erase Disc. Working with Audio CDs Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player, and on PCs. You can 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
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    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 CD in your collection. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time
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    click Add. 5 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your music CD project. 6 When prompted, insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. If you want to play your music CD in your home or car stereo, use a CD-R disc. CD-RW discs may not play in some stereos. 7 Click OK
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    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 (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you
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    that were previously recorded. • As you select data files to record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer
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    files added to it, if 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
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    To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by additional information about saving archives on your hard disc drive, or scheduling automatic archives, see the online help. Working with Image Files The Sonic recording
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    file using Sonic 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 will need to update the driver software for your LightScribeenabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support
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    the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm disc. 6 Click OK to begin burning the label. The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar to show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. 64 Getting Started Guide
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    after burning with iTunes iTunes works with Sonic Express Labeler to allow you to burn labels on a LightScribe audio CD. The playlist you create in iTunes to burn a disc is automatically imported into Express Labeler so that this information is available for you to use on your LightScribe label. To
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    with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. • CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs 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
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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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    drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM Read CDs, CD-Rs, and Yes Yes Yes CD-RWs Read DVDs No No Yes Read data on a CD Yes Yes Yes Play music Yes Yes Yes Record data or music No Yes No to disc Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 68 Getting Started Guide
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    the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use it to determine which program to use to perform audio files. • Record music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC only) • Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. • Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play
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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. 70 Getting Started
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    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 Sonic
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    PC for playback and as an archive, and they can be burned to a DVD or VCD disc. Sonic MyDVD enables you to create video projects using Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD sections: • "Adding files to a video project" on page 73.
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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 and video), and the default Quality setting (DV hard disk drive and added to the current project. Creating Video Discs and Movies 73
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    duration, or to add a background audio track. Online help is available for these You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to Adding files to a video project" on page 73. • Capture still images as described in "Capturing video to a video project" on page 73. 74 Getting Started Guide
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    video project. The elements include: • Background color and graphics on the menus and submenus. • Button styles. • them using Sonic MyDVD to: • Add additional files. • Add background music. • Search for specific hard disk drive you would like to add to this project, click Add Files. Creating
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    settings range from HQ (the highest quality, but uses the most disc space), to EP (lowest quality, but you can fit more files). 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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    Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video project. A video project is a way to group, organize, store, play, and burn related video and still digital files. 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC Record to hard disk - Manually stops
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    bit rate that delivers one quality level. You can fit approximately 1 hour of video on a VCD (the recording time is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 78 Getting Started Guide
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    graphics processing abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ 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
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    your hard disk drive directly PC folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. You can use these video and still image file types in your movie project: File extension .dv .avi .mpeg-1 .mpeg-2 .mpeg-4 .wmv .asf .mov .jpg, .jpeg .gif .bmp File type Digital video Audio
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    you added to your movie, 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
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    window to automatically create and preview the movie. "Adding an opening title and closing credits" on page 88. "Making the movie" on page 89. Save muvee Burn to 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
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    the camcorder. To capture (copy) live video to your hard disk drive using muvee autoProducer: 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 in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click Tools, then Get
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    on your hard disk drive, if desired 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. 4 Adjust the order of the video files by selecting and then dragging and dropping the file. To remove a video clip
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    button to rotate still images. Adding music To add music files to your movie production soundtrack: 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, if desired for your movie
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    . Select the music, and click the trash can icon to remove a music clip from the production. Selecting the style The muvee uses a wide-screen format. To select a style, just click a style from the list. A sample of the style displays in the preview window. Changing the settings You can adjust audio
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    in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. • smartJoin™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence between music tracks. • Normalize music. Place a check in the check box to automatically adjust audio playback volume to the
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    added . Use the 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
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    . Select a folder on your hard disk drive, as required. The movie saves. • You can watch the preview as it saves. 5 Click the Save button. 6 Click Yes to preview the movie file. Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc: 1 Click the Burn to Disc button. The muvee Burner
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    address listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, and search for your product name and number. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site
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    ) on your keyboard. Or • Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support. Using Updates from HP Updates from HP (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your PC: • Product notice • System updates • Tip • Special offers for your
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    PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays. 6 Click Activate to reactivate the service. Using PC Help & Tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners such as support
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    1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. 94 Getting Started Guide
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    muvee autoProducer 83 adding video muvee autoProducer 83 adhesive disc labels 66 antivirus, installing program 5 appending discs 60, 61 archive files 62 audio connectors, retasking, multi-streaming 24 audio wizard 22 B Best fit for videos and pictures 87 bit rate DVDs 78 VCD 78 Burn to disc 82, 83
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    compatibility 67 labeling adhesive 66 after burning with iTunes 65 with LightScribe 65 Documentation folder 91 double-sided DVD 50 drive HP Personal Media Drive 39, 42 driver updates, LightScribe 63 Duration 87 DV (camcorder) 89 DVD 89, 90 DVD player, multi-channel audio 18 96 Getting Started Guide
  • HP A1210n | Getting Started Guide - Page 103
    getting video from Camera 84 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 40 Help onscreen Help and Support 92 Help and Support 92 Help button 7 HP Image Zone Plus 45 HP keyboard button 7 HP Organize 6 HP Personal Media Drive 39 activity and power lights 41 automatic on and off
  • HP A1210n | Getting Started Guide - Page 104
    63 LightScribe compatible media 63 disc labeling 63 driver updates 63 labeling iTunes discs 65 requirements 64 M M4A files 56 magicMoments 85 make muvee 89 manuals, on the Web 91 memory card reader card types 29 using 29 microphone using with multi-channel speakers 17 monitor 3 movie making movies
  • HP A1210n | Getting Started Guide - Page 105
    strain injury (RSI) 1 retasking audio connectors 22 mult-streaming audio 24 rewriteable discs, erasing 56 Rotate Image Clockwise 86 S Safety & Comfort Guide 1 safety warnings 1 Save muvee 83, 89 selecting style muvee autoProducer 83 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee autoProducer
  • HP A1210n | Getting Started Guide - Page 106
    cables 33 connecting a TV set 33 disabling TV option 36 viewing PC image on TV 34 U Updates from HP, using 92 updates, LightScribe drivers 63 updating, system 92 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 39 Use all music 88 Use font 88 User button 7 user interfaces 72 V VCD 90 bitrate 78
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