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    Getting Started Guide
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    only. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, iTunes, FireWire, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, 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
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    and Hardware Devices 5 Using HP products 5 Transferring your old PC information and files 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
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    the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (6-connector, Multi-streaming Audio 24 Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio) ...... 24 Setting Up Multi-streaming Audio 26 Using the Memory Card Reader 29 Using the Memory Card Reader 29 Media Insertion Guide 30 Working With
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    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 errors 59 Data disc tips 60 Creating data discs 60 Copying a DVD or
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    movie 89 Saving the movie project 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
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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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    and number of connectors may vary. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the back of the PC. Other peripheral devices like a printer, scanner, camera, or other equipment also plug into connectors on the back of your computer. Some PC models
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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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    line (DSL), contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 2 Open Easy Internet Sign-up, and set up an Internet account: Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. Or 3 Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, Online Services, and Easy Internet Sign-up. NOTE
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    product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use. Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Help and Support 2 Search for transfer wizard, and select
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    a few mouse clicks. HP Organize looks like a window with multiple category frames. Each category has links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to software programs or files on your PC. Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to your MP3 music files stored on your computer, or for
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    the screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. hp or or or or HP Help Pictures (Photos) Music Video Links to an HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Opens video
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    software program. E-Mail A Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C turned indefinitely, even after and Volume maximum sound has been reached. - + Down sound on and off. or NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons
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    Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4
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    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 device and thread the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) data cable and the power
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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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    to the front of the PC. Pull the cables to the 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
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    the USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the power cord 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 iPod Dock lid
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    Setting Up Sound NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the 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
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    ) on the back of the PC support up to six channels of sound (5.1 speaker output) and use the Multi-channel Sound Manager to configure the software settings. Connecting the speaker system to the PC (3-connector) The 3-connector audio speaker system uses the Audio In, Audio Out, and Mic connectors on
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    (3-connector) 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens. NOTE: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC does not have the multi-channel capability. However, it still has two-channel
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    ). Identifying the audio connectors (6-connector) The PC supports a maximum 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
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    speakers Side speaker (A, side, gray) Rear speakers Rear speaker (B, rear, black) Center speaker/subwoofer Center speaker/subwoofer (C, c/sub, gold) 4 Turn on the PC. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 Configure the audio output for this 6-connector multi-channel speaker system by performing the
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    Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn on the Equalizer. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide
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    the PC. If Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in is selected, click Volume. The recording control window opens. Click the Select check box under the connector you want to use so a check mark appears in the box. Close the recording control window. 4 Click Apply and OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices
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    click the Audio Wizard button, a window opens that shows the three audio connectors on the front of the PC. NOTE: The connectors on the front of your PC may vary; look for the connector icon and color. / C A AB C B Connector A Name Audio Line In B Microphone Icon IN Color Light blue Pink
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    , and Audio Devices; Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click a tab near the top of the window to see a control screen. • Sound Effect - selects the Environment and the Equalizer settings. You can select an environment, such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the Equalizer, click the Power button
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    to close the window. Retasking audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (6-connector, Multi-streaming Audio) The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar; Control Panel; Sounds, Speech, Devices; and Realtek
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    or directly connected to, the PC: Audio files may reside on hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB Drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as: • Windows Media Player • WinDVD • HP Tunes • Other installed media player software NOTE: Digital
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    ) connector for online conversation. • A set of powered Stereo 5.1, or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output. 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the system tray to open the Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager window. 3 Choose the Mixer tab. 4 Click the
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    DVD movie. You should hear the DVD sound on the rear speakers. 8 Select Realtek HD Audio front output from the drop-down list. 9 Open Windows Media Player to play music. You should hear the music sound on the front headphone connection. 10 To hear an external device source from the Line In or Mic In
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    Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. NOTE: Media must be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide
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    A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A B D C E Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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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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    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 again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. 32 Getting Started Guide
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    -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 cable you need depends
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    sound come from your TV instead of from your PC, plug an audio cable into the audio input jack (Audio Line 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
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    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 close the Display Properties window. Ge Force tab 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV
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    TV must be connected to the PC to change the display. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, click window. NOTE: Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can change where the PC desktop
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    nView Display Mode in the list on the left, select Standard [Dualview], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the Analog Display option. 3 Click the OK button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15
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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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    Media Drive. See your System Recovery documentation. Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with software, an external USB cable, and an external power
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    is not plugged in or when the USB power from the PC is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the PC is in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on
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    activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges 3 Slide the drive all the way into the drive bay until the drive is firmly connected to the internal power and USB port. With the PC turned on, the power indicator (B) on the front of the drive is lit when
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    Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing a new name. Rename the drive if you have more than one HP Personal Media Drive. 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
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    it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. The
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    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 only). Refer to "Using the Memory Card Reader" on page 29. Using HP Image
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    HP Image Zone settings, such as the default location for storing images. B Control area. Displays controls for the selected function screen. B C Work area. Shows images on the PC. C D Selection tray. D Click a tab at the top of the application window photo pages, cards, and flyers.
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    must be connected 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
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    video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD or Windows 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
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    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 scroll down in the window to see Windows Media
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    2 Close the 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 InterVideo WinDVD from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to
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    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 InterVideo WinDVD. 3 If you have a dual-language VCD, the sound of one language comes out of the left speaker and the other window. 52 Getting Started Guide
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    with the up/down arrows in the upper-left corner of the window.) 4 Click the Look In drop-down arrow and select the drive that has the Video CD. 5 Double-click the MPEGAV folder. 6 Select Any File (*.*) from the Files of type drop-down list. 7 Select the file, and click Open. 8 If you
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    ) • Windows XP These programs include features that enable you to copy, archive, and manage music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use iTunes or Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the
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    you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files. The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in
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    files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Verifying audio disc recorded without errors When copying or burning
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    on your disc. IMPORTANT: HP supports the Audio tab and then Audio CD. 3 Do one or more of the following: • Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC Creating jukebox discs To create . 2 Click the Audio tab, and then
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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), and then type the number of seconds, and click OK. Working with Data DVDs and
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    , until the disc is full. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs, insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display the Options window, click Data, Data Disc. 3 Do one or more of the following: • Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC. • In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of
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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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    PC type disc, you are prompted for additional discs. 9 Click Done when recording is complete. For additional information about saving archives on your hard disc drive disc. Image files are typically used when you need to make multiple copies of the same disc. NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive
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    created and choose the image type (.gi or .iso) to driver software for your LightScribeenabled 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. Creating Audio and Data Discs
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    and Background to select design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the disc window. 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then click Print. NOTE: LightScribe creates
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    and Background to select design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the disc window. 5 When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then click Print. NOTE: LightScribe creates
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    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
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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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    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. 70 Getting Started
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    Programs on your desktop. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Before You Begin Capturing Video You can capture (copy) video files to your hard disk drive by using the
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    your PC for playback and as an archive, and they can be burned to a DVD or VCD disc. 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 Untitled Video CD is created and displayed in the MyDVD project window
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    the capture device (your camera), the default Capture Type (audio and video a video capture (MPG format). • Stop Capturing - Manually stops the capture if you did not set a capture window. The file is stored on your hard disk drive and added to the current project. Creating Video Discs and Movies 73
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    slide duration, or to add a background audio track. Online help is available for these represented in the main project window. Each menu displays six items before Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project submenu name (Untitled Menu 0), and type an appropriate name for the menu (for Guide
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    You can change the style of a number of elements within your video project. The Add additional files. • Add background music. • Search for specific scenes. • Delete scenes. • Add transition effects between scenes hard disk drive you would like to add to this project, click Add Files. Creating
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    and then Sonic MyDVD Help from within the Edit window. Burning a video project to disc After you are satisfied with the contents and style of RAM (2.6GB), and DVD (1.4BGB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 4 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive
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    from multiple files in the project. 6 Type a name for your project in the project name field. 7 Click one of the following: • Record to DVD (or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project) - Select the device, number of copies, and write speed. • Record to hard disk - The video capture is stored
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    and Disc Size Sonic audio and video quality available, but requires the most disc upgrade to MyDVD Deluxe) As you add more content to the project, MyDVD reduces the project quality automatically to fit the selected disc disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 78 Getting Started
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    • These are estimated recording times. The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds. • To choose the audio format, see the online Help. • Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital audio. See the online Help for details. Creating Video Discs and Movies 79
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    digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder. 2 Add type Digital video Audio Video Interleaved Motion Picture Experts Group For DVD video playback High quality video format (for web streaming, wireless devices, etc.) Windows
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    3 Add music: Select music files on your PC to add to your movie soundtrack. You can use these music file types in your movie project: File extension .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type MPEG Layer 3 audio MPEG-4 audio layer Windows audio Windows Media audio 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style editing
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    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 window to record the finished movie in DVD, VCD, or SVCD formats. "Saving the movie project
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    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 hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions
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    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: • select the clip, and click the trash can icon. 5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie,
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    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: • Add up to three .mp3, .wav, or .wma files. • Select multiple music
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    , color enhanced, and 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 and video production settings for your movie. 1 Select the Change Settings button. The muvee Settings
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    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 same level
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    or DVD disc. 1 Click the Save muvee button. The Save muvee window opens. 2 Choose the movie file type to save to your hard disk drive: • Computer Playback • E-mail • DV (camcorder) • DVD • VCD (video CD) • SVCD • Web Streaming Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings
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    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 window opens. 2 Type
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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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    Center: • Press the Help button (select models only) 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
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    messages. Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important Support messages 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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    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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    disc labels 66 antivirus, installing program 5 appending discs 60, 61 archive files 62 audio connectors, retasking, multi-streaming 24 audio multiple sessions 59 tips, data discs 60 VCDs 76 video projects to disc 76 buttons customizing 10 E-Mail 8 Help 7 HP 7 Mute 8 On 3 Power 3 Search 8 special keys
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    requirements 71 card reader, memory 29 carpal tunnel syndrome 1 CDs archive files 62 burning tips audio discs 57 data discs 60 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
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    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
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    with iTunes 65 with LightScribe 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
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    editing video files 75 erasing discs 56 online help 74 verifying data feature 59 video projects 72 quality 78 settings (quality) 79 sound connectors 15 3-connectors PC 16 6-connectors PC 18, 20 Sound Effect Manager 20 audio wizard 22 retasking connectors 22 sound manager, multi-channel, 3-connectors
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    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 burning 78 playing with Windows Media Player 53 playing with WinDVD 52
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