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    Getting Started Guide
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    is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may for limited viewing uses only. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse
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    9 Creating user accounts 9 Creating passwords 10 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 10 Using HP Products 11 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 11 Using HP Organize Software 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Customizing the keyboard buttons 15 Using
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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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    Information 76 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 77 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 78 Software Quick Reference Table 79 Creating Video Discs and Movies 81 Before You Begin Capturing Video 81 Sonic MyDVD Video Projects 82 Creating a Video Project 83 Adding files to a video
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    92 Using muvee autoProducer 93 Getting started 93 Capturing video from a DV camcorder 94 Adding videos 95 Adding pictures 96 Adding music 97 Selecting 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
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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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    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 for modem/phone
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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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    Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet Requirements: • A PC. • A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need. • Internet service with an ISP. • A Web browser. To set up
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    launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions to: • Complete registration • Schedule post-installation tasks including running LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of local hard drives. 3 On the Summary page, click Finish. When registration and
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    begin using the PC, arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo
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    up your PC to create user accounts. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in Windows XP and 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
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    check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC. • Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you
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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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    12 Getting Started Guide
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    , or press Standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before the screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to an HP Web site. Help Pictures (Photos) Music Video Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Opens music software program. Can be
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    Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. 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 location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 14 Getting Started Guide
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    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 such as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label. 7 Enter a display label and the address information. For a Web page, enter the URL. 8
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    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 special cover (optional) and
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    To store CDs, DVDs, or memory 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
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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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    Speaker 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
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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
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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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    Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect simple left/right stereo
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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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    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 Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 37
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    multichannel audio configuration is activated. 5 Connect the cables to the audio system. 6 Connect the front, rear, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 28 Getting Started Guide
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    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 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime--green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your PC. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black
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    6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system
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    adapter cables • 5.1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables • 7.1 speaker system: 4 Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a PC typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the PC to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or mini-extension cables. Configuring Speaker
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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 This 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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    speaker) home audio system to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Turn off 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 Audio Line In (blue) or the rear speaker out (black) connector that matches the back of your PC
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    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 connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your PC must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. You do
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    connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 37. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. • Audio card with digital
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    PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs General - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your
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    , if 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
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    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. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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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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    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: If you do not see the device for your configuration, change the speaker selection in the Speaker Configuration window
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    : The front pink and green connectors can be retasked to perform other audio functions; refer to "Retasking front panel audio connectors" on page 43. 1 Click Start on the taskbar; then Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Mixer tab
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    The pink and green connectors on the front 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
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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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    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 connection: a Click
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    audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Select Audio of your PC. Using a
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    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 Maintenance Guide. 48 Getting Started
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    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 is accessible directly on the front of the PC or located
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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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    -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 Into 4-slot reader Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left
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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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    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 can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. NOTE: Before starting
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    cable, and an external power cord and power adapter. For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive, refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive. For some PCs (select models only), the HP Personal Media Drive is designed to fit
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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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    My Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive. You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices. Also, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on
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    using the HP Personal Media Drive connected externally to your PC, please place the drive in a well-ventilated area. 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
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    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 name of the drive may be different if you renamed
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    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 models
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    Control area. Displays controls for the selected function screen. C Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Image Zone Use the HP Image Zone software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video appear under every tab. For more information, see "View Tab Help" in
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    in the selection tray. Projects include photo pages, cards, and flyers. For more information, see "Print Tab Help" in Help. Create Click 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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    the title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models). For more information on using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. If necessary, first display the menu bar by
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    video window when it is not full screen, place the mouse pointer on a window corner and drag the border. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel. • For information any player or drive in any country and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not preset
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    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, choose All Programs, and Windows Media Player. 3 Click File on
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    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 use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    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. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files
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    -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 audio files to CD, it is recommended
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    All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Audio tab, and then Jukebox CD/DVD. 3 Do one or 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
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    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 Unlike
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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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    in "Verifying data disc recorded without errors" on page 71. • Music files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in "Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    is complete. For additional information about saving archives on your hard disk drive or scheduling automatic archives, see the online Help. Working with Image Files The Sonic recording programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and convert them into a single .iso file, or a series of .gi
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    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: http://www.hp.com/support
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    : • The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most PC DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. • The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD-ROM drives. • CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs
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    -RAM DVD+R and DVD-R Double-Layer DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD+RW and DVD-RW VCD File 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
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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 Yes CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes DVD-ROM Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes DVD-RAM Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes DoubleLayer DVD Yes Combo CD-RW/ DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 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 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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    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 MyDVD program. Among the devices
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    To capture video 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 Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device. 4 If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they all appear on
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    DVD, VCD, or from your hard disk drive: 1 Click File, Open, and then select a video project that you created as described in "Creating a Video Project" on page 83. 2 Click Add Files. 3 Navigate to the folder that contains the video files you want to add or to the media drive that contains the DVD or
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    by connecting a Web camera or digital video camera to your PC's USB connector. The video capture is added to your video project and stored in a file on your hard disk drive. To add a video capture to a video project: 1 Click File, Open, and then select a video project that you created as described
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    Each project element (video file, still picture file, and slideshow) that you add to a video project is represented in the main project window. Each menu displays six items before a new menu is automatically created and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to
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    the Video tab, and then File, New Project or Open Existing Project. 4 If you have already captured video for this project, they appear along the bottom as a storyboard. If you have video files on your hard disk drive you would like to add to this project, click Add Files. 86 Getting Started Guide
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    setting); DVD-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 tray, close it, and click Burn. For detailed information about DVD and VCD recording quality and time, see: • "Video Quality and
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    select 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
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    to-DVD option that can be applied to a video project or to individual movie files. The DVD quality settings are: • HQ (High Quality) - Best audio and video quality available, but requires the most disc space per second of video. Good choice for video files that contain high-speed action (for example
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    . 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 Dolby Digital audio. See
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    with muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your PC folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie
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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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    files window to add existing "Adding music" on page 97. music files to your project. Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio "Changing the settings" on and video 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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    Captured Video Files list, and then click the trash can icon. When capturing video, 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
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    movie production: 1 Select the Add video button in the video/pictures area. The Add Video window opens. 2 Browse the folders. 3 Select existing video files 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
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    c Use the magicMoments controls to mark video scenes to include and exclude: • files to your movie production: 1 Select 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
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    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: • Add up to three .mp3, .wav, or .wma files. • Select multiple music files by pressing and holding Ctrl on your keyboard while
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    box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 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
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    the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you 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
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    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 of the movie file type as required
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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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    previously. Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important information that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose
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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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    projects 84 live video 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
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    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 I image files 74 interleave
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    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 configuring 42 music 92 Allow Music to repeat 98 normalize 98 playing with Windows Media
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    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 music CDs 63 playing video CDs 66 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 80 Windows update 8 WinDVD control panel
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