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    Getting Started Guide HP Pavilion PC
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    Getting Started Guide
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    in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting 28, 2008. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our
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    Table of Contents Setting Up Your PC 1 Putting Your PC Together 1 Placing your PC in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the PC 2 Storing documentation and recovery discs 4 Turning On Your PC for the First Time 4 Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet 5
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    Program 43 Selecting Recording Devices 44 Resolving Sound Issues 44 Using the Memory Card Reader 45 Using the Memory Card Reader 46 Media Insertion Guide 47 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 49 Connecting the Drive 50 Inserting the Drive 51 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 63 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 64 Working with Audio CDs 64 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 65 Audio CD tips 65 Creating audio CDs 66 Creating jukebox discs 66 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 67 Verifying data disc recorded without
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    movie 96 Saving the movie project 97 Recording the movie project to disc 97 Getting Help 99 Finding Onscreen Guides 99 Finding Guides on the Web 99 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 100 Using PC Help & Tools 100 Using Updates from HP 100 Getting messages 101 Turning off messages
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    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 and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to
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    Mouse (PS/2 connector) Keyboard (PS/2 connector) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors Printer (parallel) 2 Getting Started Guide Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices
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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 Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out rear Rear speaker out Center/
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    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 at this time, Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services can be manually started at a later time. See "Setting Up and Connecting Guide
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    is connected. 2 Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 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
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    established an Internet service account, and a wizard will guide you through the simple setup process. 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions Support. 6 Getting Started Guide
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    Using the PC with Safety and Comfort WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for PC users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Before you
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    passwords. Users who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 8 Getting Started Guide
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    on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose a password that is easy for you to remember by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. • For antivirus
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    and Settings Transfer Wizard. For more information click Start, All Programs, and then Help and Support. Search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click HP Organize. 10 Getting Started Guide
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    Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the
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    Links to an HP Web site. Help Pictures (Photos) Music Video Shopping Sports Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Opens music software program. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Chat E-Mail 12 Getting Started Guide
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    Icon A B C D E F or or -+ or Feature Media controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) Description Operates a disc player. A Open and close disc tray B Record C Play or pause D Stop E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Mute Volume
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    to finish. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings. 14 Getting Started Guide
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    Using Your PC Top Your PC may have a storage area or docking bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. Using Your Docking Bay 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
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    the camera cradle (B) that came with the digital camera on the camera docking station. The cradle clips onto the camera docking station. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    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. For an HP camera docking station: • Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the power
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    correct camera docking station lid (F) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. G F 7 When you want to use it, place the HP digital camera (G) into the docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station. 18 Getting Started
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    Configuring the sound software. 3 Configuring sound for the media software program. HP PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19
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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 connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide
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    Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of PC systems. Sound connector 3 6 S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eightspeaker system
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    Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) Speaker system None, muted. Left speaker, right speaker. 2.1 Left speaker, right audio" on page 33. "Configuring multistreaming audio" on page 41. 22 Getting Started Guide
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    types Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active
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    activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    6 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 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
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    Sound Effect Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. 26 Getting Started Guide
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    OUT IN The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2
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    6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: 28 Getting Started Guide
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    Connecting the PC to a home audio system You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. For example, see "2 or 2.1 home stereo installation" on page 30, or "5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation" on
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    stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 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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    left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 32 Getting Started Guide
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    5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S • Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/ subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver
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    connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. • Audio card with digital output and 6 connectors: See type 6 connectors) • Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (multistreaming audio) 34 Getting Started Guide
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    Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All
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    the Speaker Test tab, and follow the onscreen instructions. Now that the speaker software has been configured, for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software the instructions and documentation that came with the media software
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    A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection
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    38. 2 When you plug in a cable, the wizard asks you to select the device you plugged in from a list. 3 Close the window. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Mixer - allows control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio. Click the
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    audio properties for the DVD player software program to match your speaker configuration (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see " or the Microphone (Mic) connectors. 4 Click OK to close the window. 40 Getting Started Guide
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    Retasking front panel audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, click Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect
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    you have sound output, go to the Mixer window, and check that the setting of the front pink microphone is not muted. 42 Getting Started Guide
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    or watching DVD movies, you must enable surround sound within the media software program. The procedure is different for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 43
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    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 Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    Using the Memory Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader
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    be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on page 47. CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data. 46 Getting Started 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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    media in the memory card reader at the same time. Only the first one inserted is recognized by the memory card reader. 48 Getting Started Guide
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    Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an internal or external 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
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    in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to the drive and cause data loss. 50 Getting Started Guide
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    A Drive 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
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    the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing a new name. Rename the drive if you have more than one HP Personal Media Drive. 52 Getting Started Guide
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    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 creating linked folders. Playing media files You can play media from an HP Personal Media Drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click My
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    , letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Close. 6 Disconnect the drive by removing it from the drive bay. 54 Getting Started Guide
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    Working with Digital Images You can copy, edit, and share digital images using the PC. Transfer digital images to the PC using the following methods: • CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. • Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the PC with the transfer cable
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    removal, to the images and video clips you placed in the selection tray. For more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 56 Getting Started Guide
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    click a thumbnail in their message, which links them to a secure Web page. On the Web page, they can see the photos, order prints (if the service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other tasks. For more information, see "Share Help" in Help. NOTE: You
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    Playing CDs and DVDs This section describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs using Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs. Playing Music CDs You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default audio program opens. If the Audio CD wizard
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    you can play DVDs from that country/region only. If the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 the upper-left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 60 Getting Started Guide
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    Playing Video CDs (VCDs) You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available
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    to CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law
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    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 see "Disc Features and Compatibility Table" on page 73. 64 Getting Started Guide
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    copy of a music CD in your collection. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of
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    more music files than a CD. Jukebox 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
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    You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from 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,
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    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 to the Help menu : DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD. 68 Getting Started Guide
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    files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in "Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 65. 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
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    the image file. 4 Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Click the Burn Image icon. 6 Click Done when recording is complete. 70 Getting Started Guide
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    update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph. LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe requires
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    drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. 72 Getting Started Guide
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    model Varies by model Varies by model No Varies by model Varies by model NOTE: Some PCs come with the double-layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB* of data on
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    No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 74 Getting Started Guide
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    Software Quick Reference Table Your 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 to each of these programs. Use
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    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. 76 Getting Started
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    Start and then All Programs on your desktop. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the files, you need to: 1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure
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    Video Project To create a video project: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create. A project named Untitled DVD-Video or
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    Capture window is stored as a picture file (.jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tif, or .png format). • Start Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 5). Creating Video Discs and Movies 79
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    before a new menu is automatically created and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with the theme of your project. For Menu 0), and type an appropriate name for the menu. 80 Getting Started Guide
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    4 Double-click the new submenu, and do one or more of the following: • Add existing video files as described in "Adding files to a video project" on page 79. • Capture video as described in "Capturing video to a video project" on page 79. Editing the style of a video project You can change the style
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    DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4GB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive tray, close it, and Disc Size" on page 84. • "DVD Recording Time" on page 85. 82 Getting Started Guide
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    to-Disc Wizards Sonic MyDVD includes Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD • Start Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 10). 13 A
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    menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 84 Getting Started Guide
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    The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for different disc sizes at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes). Video quality HQ SP LP EP Audio format Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM
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    Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer (select models only). Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or
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    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 , press the F1 function key on the keyboard. 88 Getting Started Guide
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    Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and then muvee autoProducer to open muvee autoProducer. NOTE: You can also open muvee autoProducer from within Digital Media Plus.
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    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 Video from Camera. 4 Click the Start Capture button automatically add captured video files to your movie project. 90 Getting Started Guide
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    : 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 Video from Camera. 4 Click the Play button on the screen to begin viewing the video. 5 Click
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    . d Click OK when you finish marking scenes. The window closes. Note that the video clip is marked on the lower-left side. 92 Getting Started Guide
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    images. 6 Use magicSpot to control the motion that is applied to your picture: • Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. • Click the manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. • Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in
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    of sequencing still images and video clips. • Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 94 Getting Started Guide
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    4 Select the 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. • smartJoin™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence
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    can revise and preview the movie as often as you want to experiment with different styles and the content of the movie. 96 Getting Started Guide
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    Saving the movie project Once you are satisfied with the look of your movie project, you are ready to save it. You can save the movie to a file on your hard disk drive or create a VCD or DVD disc: 1 Click the Save muvee button. The Save muvee window opens. 2 Choose the movie file type to save to
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    your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From 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
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    support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or • Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support such as support information and Internet-based service provided by
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    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 may have been received previously. Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP
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    runs whenever you are connected to the 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
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    Index A adding files to video projects 79 music 89, 93 pictures 89, 93 video 89, 91 adhesive disc labels 72 antivirus, installing program 9 appending discs 67, 68 audio connectors retasking (multistreaming) 41 B best fit for videos and pictures 94 bit rate DVDs, VCDs 84 Burn to disc 88, 89, 97
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    movies, creating 77 quality settings 82 supported formats 81 E editing video files 79 files adding to partially recorded discs 67 image 70 supported video formats 79 verifying copied data 67 verifying integrity getting video from Camera 90 H Help and Support 100 home stereo system connecting to the
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    with LightScribe 71 LightScribe compatible media 71 disc labeling 71 driver updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 92 magicSpot 93 make muvee 96 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 45 using 45 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 89 multichannel speakers configuring 40 music 88
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    S Safety & Comfort Guide 7 safety warnings 7 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee connecting to the PC 29 storing data files 67 style 88, 94 submenus in video projects 80 Support messages 100 supported formats DVD 81 video 79 surge protector 1 SVCD 97 T Title effect 95 Title/Credits 89
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    editing 81 MyDVD 78 scene detection 79 searching for scenes 81 slideshows 80 submenus 80 supported file formats 79 text formatting 81 transition effects 81 user interfaces 78 quality settings (MyDVD) 85 supported DVD formats 81 W Web Streaming 97 Windows Media Player play music CDs 60 playing video
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