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    Getting Started
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    services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    of Contents Getting Help 1 Finding Onscreen Guides 1 Finding Guides on the Web 1 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 2 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 2 Using the hardware diagnostic tools 2 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 3 Turning On the Computer for the First Time 5 Turning
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    option 32 Changing the scroll wheel speed 32 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting 33 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 card 38 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 39 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 39 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager 40 The Realtek
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    Troubleshooting the Remote Control 54 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 54 Introducing Your Computer Software 55 Learning More About Software 55 Using the Desktop 55 Removing desktop icons 56 Retrieving desktop Security software 62 Manually running a scan 62
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    Insertion Guide 84 Understanding the Activity Light 87 Formatting a Memory Card 87 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 88 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 89 Connecting the Drive 90 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 90 Connecting the Drive to a Computer
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    108 Using Windows Media Center power settings 109 Playing CDs, DVDs disk drive 113 Adding music files from a CD 114 Deleting music files from the music library 115 Using supported Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 131 Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs 131 Using country/
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    152 Adding picture files from the hard disk drive 152 Viewing Pictures in Windows Videos in Windows Media Center 159 Playing digital videos 159 Using supported video file types 160 Transferring and Recording Video Files 160 Recording analog and digital video files 160 Creating a DVD from Video
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    Adding videos 168 Adding pictures 170 Adding music 171 Selecting the style 171 Changing the settings 171 Making the movie 173 Previewing the movie 173 Modifying the movie 174 Saving the movie project 175 Recording the movie project to disc 176 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 177 Supported
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    TV Programs 191 Recording TV by using the guide 192 Recording programs manually without using the guide 192 Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space 193 Watching TV programs stored on the HP Media Drive 194 About recording TV to the HP Media Drive 195 Recording TV programs to the
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    language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then do one of the following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you can download from the Manuals page if it
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    Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the
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    health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for your computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows
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    4 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    connection at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up this tool, which protects the computer and your privacy. NOTE: If you stop the setup
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    to wake quickly and resume your work where you left off. Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called Away mode. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise
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    can retrieve e-mail messages and download information from the Internet automatically, if you set it to do so. To put the computer into Sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard, if it is present. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click the Power button. Or on the taskbar
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    button on the front of the computer. Using Hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off
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    it is idle for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows the Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory.
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    modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. See "About the Internet" for more information about using the Internet. Refer to "Setting Up the Computer" in the other setup
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    Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into the Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of the computer the computer, and install software and drivers
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    certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Protecting the Computer Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks
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    number. Don't write down passwords unless you store them in a secure place away from the computer. Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Support Center. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to computer
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    computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions computer viruses, type viruses into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. Using firewall software When you use the computer . To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall
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    the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends to download and install them Never check for updates (not recommended) - This option makes the computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems
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    and install them onto the computer. To get the latest updates for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the latest updates
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    and Support. 3 Type transfer files into the Search Help box. 4 Click the overview article Transfer files and settings from another computer. This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new computer. 5 Click Windows Easy Transfer. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions in
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    18 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    , and using any special keyboard keys. You may need to install keyboard software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the keyboard. Your computer may include either a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard. Using the keyboard is the primary way that you enter text and
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    Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 opens a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 opens a search window. Edit keys The
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    unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys used
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    Name Description Num Lock When lit, numeric keys are locked as number keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock When lit, alphanumeric keys are speaker volume, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to the
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    Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. ? Or Or Or Information Pictures (Photos) Music Video Internet Search Or hp Or Compaq E-mail HP Club Compaq Or My Presario Opens Help and Support Center
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    Icon Or Or Or Or Or Or Feature Shopping Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Description (continued) Goes to a shopping Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Goes to a sports Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or
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    Icon Label Volume Or -+ Mute Description (continued) Volume knob controls speaker volume: Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. NOTE: The Volume knob can continue to be turned, even after maximum volume has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons
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    press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You see this
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    and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of the keyboard until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing. For additional mouse and keyboard troubleshooting tips, refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. Using the Keyboard 27
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    drivers to access all the special features and functions of the mouse. Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop , to communicate with your computer. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. NOTE: The wireless mouse goes into a sleep
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    Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top: Click the left mouse button (A) to position the cursor or select an item. Click the right mouse button (C) to display a menu of commands for the item you clicked. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center
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    Panning 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document, and then press and hold down the scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan. The farther that you move the mouse from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel
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    it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Wheel tab. 6 In the Vertical Scrolling area, adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons. Or In the Horizontal Scrolling area, adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. 32
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    Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not respond, see "Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard" in the "Using the Keyboard" chapter to resynchronize the devices. Using the Mouse 33
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    Guide. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button or power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your computer supports only active (powered types on the back of the computer: Three connectors (Realtek Audio) Six connectors (Realtek Audio) Audio sound card (Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi and
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    keyboard (select models only). The Volume knob on the speakers (select models only). There are two ways to use the Volume icon: 1 Click the orange Realtek HD Audio Manager Volume icon on the taskbar. 2 Select a tab, such as Digital Output, and then adjust the volume by clicking the slider and moving
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    audio output by using the following software. Use the software that applies to your computer model: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Speaker Settings Configuration (audio card) Realtek HD Audio Manager (multistreaming audio) Windows Media Center (all systems) Configuring Speaker and
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    8 Click X to close the window. Now that you have configured the audio card software, you must configure audio output for your media software program. The procedure is different for each program. Refer to the instructions that came with the media software program. 38 Getting Started (features vary by
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    Your audio device may have a FlexiJack connector that supports both microphone and Line input. If so, you can Creative Console Launcher after you connect the audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection, and you
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    More information For more information about configuring and using the audio card, go to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Manual. Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your computer
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    Auditorium. Under Equalizer, you can either click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. Speakers: Enables you to select the number of speakers, view whether the connectors are analog or digital, and select the digital audio
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    Microphone: Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone. Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation. Line In (Digital Input): Enables control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio. 42 Getting Started (
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    , complete the following steps to select it: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, and then Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4 Click the Line In tab. 5 Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device. 6 Click OK to close the window
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    , Mic In, Headphone, and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer, as necessary. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4 Click a front connector icon that you want to retask. NOTE
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    The Realtek HD . Refer to your user documentation for information about setting up powered speakers or your AV receiver. Audio input overview You can or directly connected to, the computer, audio files may reside on: hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any
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    powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external computer audio sources: a Front-panel Line In b Internal source residing on a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device See "Example 2: For digital home entertainment
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    home entertainment with Realtek HD Audio Manager: 1 Connect the audio output connectors as follows: A headphone set or powered speakers to the Next. 6 Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click
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    Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click OK. 7 and mute settings. Use active (powered) speakers, or speakers with an card drivers by using application reinstallation program; refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide that came with the computer
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    Center windows. Control the video display. Place the computer in and out of sleep mode. Shut down or restart the computer. Log off from watching live TV. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center. Be used as a VCR
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    the computer into and out of a power-reduced Sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off Red - Opens a Teletext menu. 5 Guide - Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV - Opens the selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Plays the selected media.
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    time you press a number button, a different slide show of all the pictures on the hard disk drive. 28 CH/PG up (+) and down 32 Skip Forward - Moves media forward 30 seconds in videos and live TV, one music track, or one DVD you manually place the computer in sleep mode. NOTE: If the computer model
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    manufacturers and models. For specific information about your particular TV advertisements, music and TV reviews, backup information for certain are also used for Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB) data pages are accessed by a three-figure number; on most channels, the front page is
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    open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . Use
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    Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn't work: Make sure that on the remote sensor. If the light appears, then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote
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    models only). Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen. It includes the taskbar along one edge
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    -click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, and then click Empty Recycle Bin. Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Open the Control Panel to Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All
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    copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste. If you use Add modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance,
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    as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files that you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital
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    computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service , local area network (LAN), cable modem, digital created millions of Web sites in support of their activities. A Web http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and then pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific to display a list of all found search items on the computer and for advanced options. Click Search the Internet to search the Internet
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    Internet access. Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view. Adjust the type of content people can view with and without that you have set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the user does not know the
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    Security icon on the desktop. 2 Click the Norton Internet Security tab. 3 Click the Tasks & Scans bar. 4 Click Run a Scan. 5 Select Run Full System Scan to scan your entire hard disk drives for viruses and security risks. Depending on the number of files on your computer, this may take several
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    To create a Custom Scan for specific files, folders, and drives: 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop. 2 Click the Norton Internet to run. 12 When you are done, click OK. NOTE: If the computer is in Sleep mode, the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a
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    and video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer, do instructions provided by your ISP to install its Web browser and e-mail program, and to set up and use your e-mail account. You can then send and receive e-mail when your computer
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    computer 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 that is specific All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential.
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    . Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your computer. Copy video files. Verify that the disc has been created without desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC
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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 computer. 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. Introducing Your
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    digital camera. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other data. Almost everything that you do on the computer involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to
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    unusable. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse
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    every folder, or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu, which searches the whole computer. To search from a folder Search box: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Explorer. 2 Find
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    could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. 2
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    programs called printer drivers. In many cases, the computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with the computer. If it does not, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print
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    74 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind
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    such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage the drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, press the Eject button facing up or facing right if the CD drive is vertically positioned in the computer. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD, read the text around the center hole
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    the disc tray by: Gently pushing the tray into the computer. Or Clicking the open/close button on the control panel Eject button on the drive, if it is accessible. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the disc edges or
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    CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos as well as most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. The DVDs that you create are compatible 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
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    Music DVD-ROM Data DVD movie DVD-RAM Data DVD movie DVD+R and DVD disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported
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    to Blu-ray disc. No No Record HD No data to DVD. No No Double- Combo DVD- DVD+RW/+R layer CD-RW/ LightScribe BD HD RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD DVD DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specifically for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray, high-definition (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs. PowerDirector is a video editing program for creating
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    read from 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 computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more
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    computer is not reading or writing the media card. CAUTION: Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot
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    up Facing up MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC Mobile)* Memory Stick (MS) memory card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) memory card* Memory Stick (MS-Duo) memory card* Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up Facing up 4-slot reader location D (upper-right) SD D (upper-right
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    (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Insert the media Facing up (gold connector fingers down) 2-slot reader location F (upper) Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper
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    in your digital camera. Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place. The activity light on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the
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    media. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot. Remove the memory card when the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching
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    only. Both drives are sold separately. The HP Media Drives are designed to: Work with computers that have a USB port. Store large media files and personal files from digital cameras, digital video camcorders, and MP3 players. Quickly transfer files between PCs. Play media files. Back up your files
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    can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special power from the computer is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the computer is in sleep mode (a reduced-power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the computer with the HP
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    required. When connecting the drive to a computer without a drive bay, the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate power supply in addition to a USB 2.0 connection. The HP Pocket Media Drive does not require a separate power supply because power is supplied through the USB 2.0 connection. NOTE
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    available USB port on the computer. Plug the square end of the USB 2.0 cable (F) into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. NOTE: USB use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information. Locating the Drive and
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    , as well as the personal files such as photos, music, or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to the computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another
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    Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate the HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. Look
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    installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of your system. See http://support.microsoft.com for details about how to install service packs and Windows updates in your system
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    Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on the operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then
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    only). Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience. Windows Media Center is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. With the new onscreen layout of your photos, music, and videos
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    to the Settings menu to do so. See "Completing the setup wizard." NOTE: For more information about setting up the computer, refer to the setup instructions that came with the computer. Completing the setup wizard NOTE: You must select either analog or digital TV signals in the setup wizard for the
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    DVDs, and download the Television Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe to an Internet Service Provider to Set up your Music, Picture, and Video Libraries. Set up Windows Media Center to scan your Music, Picture, and Video folders for new media files. Windows
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    Windows Media Center." Online Media - Get access to various photo, video, radio, TV, and various media providers. Pictures + Videos - View digital pictures, play a slide show, or print photos. Watch home videos. See "Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player." 100 Getting Started (features
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    you access to Windows Media Center, but not to the rest of the computer. See "Windows Media Center control menu." NOTE: Some of the features and and fast-forward TV programs. Watch an instant replay. Play back your digital videos. View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show with music.
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    Some music and video subscription services may not be available in all countries/regions. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. Record your TV shows automatically while you are doing something else. Open specific windows in Windows
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    . Windows Media Center automatically downloads thumbnails of album art, you subscribe to music services, you can now memories With Windows Media Center, you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer quickly identify the specific images or
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    play any of the home movies that have been imported from your video recorder. Windows Media Center has built-in support for high-definition video. Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos, Windows Media Center delivers a rich viewing experience with a high-quality digital sound
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    stop using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Windows Media Center menu bars become hidden. NOTE: You can use the resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. Using Windows Media Center 105
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    Selecting items in Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse. In the Windows Media Center windows, a selected item such as a folder, file, or menu item is either highlighted
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    Media Center. Logs off and ends your Windows Media Center session and switches users. Shuts down the computer. Restarts the computer. Puts the computer in a power-reduced or Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Media Only mode, which gives you access to Windows Media Center, but not to the rest
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    instructions. Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. Optimization to keep the computer running smoothly by performing various tasks on a regularly scheduled basis. The Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific
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    and Support Guide, and search for your model's name and number. The product model is on the lower front of the computer. To find the online documentation for your product, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific computer model
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    6 Click the drop-down arrow next to turn off the display to select a time span to turn off the display. 7 Click the drop-down arrow next to put the computer to sleep to select a time span for putting the computer into Sleep mode. 8 Click Save changes. 110 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    , DVDs, or VCDs This section describes how to play CDs, DVDs, or VCDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music and radio, and changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is
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    library. Delete songs from a music library or a queue list. Burn your favorite songs to CDs. Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive or other storage device. Listen to Internet Radio (select models only). Search music tracks and files. Organize your music by artist, album
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    For more information about adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from the hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click Library
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    music library. 7 Click Copy CD. The first time that you copy a music CD, you must select the copy-protection option, and then follow any onscreen instructions. 8 After selecting the choices for copy options in the next few windows, click Next. 9 Click Yes to begin copying tracks to the music library
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    music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in Music. Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information about supported file types. File extension .cda .wav .mp3, .m3u .wma, .asx, .wmx, .wm File type Audio CDs Windows audio file MP3 audio file Windows Media Audio
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    the Windows Media Player music library. NOTE: You can place all your music files into the Music folder or into other folders on the hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player music library for either program to be able
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    Changing the visualization settings You can change the visualization settings such as the alchemy, bars and waves, and battery settings. You can also set the visualization options to start visualizations when the music plays at the beginning of the song, always, or never. Click the Windows Start
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    Song to play it. NOTE: You can select View Queue, Visualize, Play Slide Show, Shuffle, Repeat, and Buy Music in the now playing window while you play a music track. You can select Add to Queue, Buy Music, Edit Info, and Delete in the song details window while you play a song. Creating a Queue
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    play a slide show while the album is playing. Shuffle to rearrange the play order. Repeat to play the album again. Buy Music to connect to the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Windows Media Center, press Start on the remote control, or click the left arrow
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    Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files You can search for music files if you cannot locate them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music, and then double-click search. 3 To search, enter letters by using
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    Save As Playlist, and give the playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then click Save. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 121
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    . A check mark appears next to the song when it is selected. Press the Back button on the remote control or click Add More in the Review & Edit List to select more songs from different menus. You can also change the name of the CD by clicking Change Name, and clear all
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    with these files. 11 Click OK to do other things while the disc is being burned. 12 Click Done when the recording is complete. 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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    Listening to FM Radio Stations If your HP computer is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM Tuner In), or the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio antenna to the back of the HP computer before selecting an FM radio station. This antenna is included for select models only. In the Radio
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    Setting Up the TV Signal To listen to the FM radio stations you will need to set the TV signal. NOTE: You must set up the TV signal before you can play your FM radio stations. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings,
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    wizard before you can play your radio stations. 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the connector labeled FM Antenna In, on the back of the HP computer. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 3 Click Music, and then click radio. 4 Click the FM RADIO
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    5 Enter a radio station number by using the numeric keypad on the remote control or the keyboard. Or Select the Seek (-) or (+) button for Windows Media Center to find the next playable station. Or Select the Tune (-) or (+) button to find a station manually. Or Select the Preset (-) or (+) button
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    9 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast-forward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 10 Click
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    off. Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time The FM radio signal and TV tuner input signal share a single tuner card. This means that you are unable to watch or record TV and listen to FM radio at the same time unless you have two TV
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    the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models only). NOTE: The computer must have a connection to the Internet to see CD information such as All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the type of DVD drive and computer model that you have. 3
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    Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema, try the following solutions in the order listed: 1 If the computer HP DVD computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve
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    DVD movie can be played. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe that is /region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center (Select Center asks if you want to play the DVD. Select HP DVD Play. If you don't select an option, the
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    3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote control or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback. 4 To stop playing the DVD, press Stop on the remote control or move the mouse to display the media controls, and then click the Stop button. 5 Move the mouse for other icons
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    4 When you find the language you want, click Save. 5 To return to the main settings window, press the Backspace key on the keyboard or press the Back button on the remote control, or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen. Changing DVD remote control options To change the DVD remote
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    Changing DVD closed captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the settings window, click DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, click Closed Captioning. 5
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    the speaker and sound options. Select the speaker output and the channel mode, if applicable. Click Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player The computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the DVD movie into the drive. When the AutoPlay window opens, select Windows Media Player
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    to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs Depending on the type of DVD drive that is included with the computer, you can play DVDs play only through the DVD Play BD/HD DVD software. CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD and Blu-ray playback functions. It is recommended that
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    (AACS) key that DVD Play uses must be updated every seventeen months in order for it to play DVD titles. For more information about playing video clips, click the ? (Help) button in the DVD Play control bar. 138 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the VCD program to play the VCD. Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player To play VCDs with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive: 1 Insert the (VCD) into
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    140 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    capable of recording. Additionally, the computer may include the following software programs for video, image, 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
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    RWs, or DVD+RWs (select models only). Compressed files can only be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format that you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device in which you intend
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    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 that all the tracks may not fit on the disc. If the recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording.
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    10 Click OK when the audio CD is completed. Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc. You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera. 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open
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    4 Click the File menu, select Import, and then click Media Files. Browse to your file and click Open to import it into your video project. Or Click the Capture button: a Select a capture device, such as DV Camera, TV, PC Camera, CD, or DVD from the toolbar. b Click the Play button to playback your
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    the computer hard disk drive. 6 When you are prompted, insert a writable CD or DVD into the disc-burning drive, and then click OK. 7 When the message Copy Disc: Completed successfully appears, click OK. The disc is ejected automatically. Creating data discs This section provides instructions
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    disc type, and then click OK. 6 Locate files from the hard disk drive, and then click and drag them to the lower section of provides instructions for making a disc label by using LightScribe technology. For instructions on logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe
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    Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint You may burn data, music, and videos to the disc before or after labeling the disc. See "Creating audio CDs" and "Creating data discs." To make a LightScribe label: 1 Place the disc into
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    is possible to continue to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created. For more paper disc label The following section provides instructions for creating a paper label for the paper. You can purchase label paper at most office-supply stores. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the
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    7 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8 Under Step 3: Select the label's layout and background: a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available, and then click the Select button when you find the
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    or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer by using the transfer cable that came with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select models only). Digital images that
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    images. . Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos. 3 Click picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or the i (More information) button
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    , open Windows Media Center to view them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture library. 3 Select a folder, tags, or date taken. The window shows a small picture image (thumbnail) of each photo. Select
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    button on the remote control. 4 Press the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back at the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures that you want to view as a slide show, and then press Enter on the keyboard
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    Photographic Experts Group Tagged Image File Format Graphics Interchange Format Bitmap Windows MetaFile Portable Network Graphics Only supported image file types display in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center. Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show. NOTE: If the message Image
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    Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select a picture to edit. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard
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    , you can change it in Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos. 3 Select the picture you want to rotate. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and then
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    on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select the picture that you want to . Click Print, and then click Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center NOTE: In
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    video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In Pictures + Videos you can: Play videos that are stored anywhere on the hard disk drive. Create a CD or DVD of your video files. View your videos to watch the video while doing something else on the desktop. 6 To
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    files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if the computer has the correct software installed: File extension File type .avi Windows Video file (Audio Video Interleaved) .dvr-ms Digital Video Recording-Microsoft (TV file format) .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, Movie file .m1v, .mp2
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    media (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW) into the drive. 4 Select Video DVD, and then click Next. NOTE: If you are using a rewritable disc that keyboard or the Clear button on the remote control to delete letters. 6 Click Video Library, and then click Next. 7 Select the files you want to copy,
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    162 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    are the following: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to the hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and still-image (picture) files from the computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to the
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    image Tagged Image File Format, still image Bitmap, still image NOTE: If you upgrade muvee autoProducer, you can use the DivX video format. See "Upgrading muvee autoProducer." 3 Add music: Select music files on the computer to add to the movie soundtrack. You can use the following music file types
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    Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs, muvee autoProducer, Home movies made easy!, and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer. 3 On the File menu,
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    muvee Open the muvee Personalize Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for the movie. "Changing the settings." Open the Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie to the computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the
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    a tape in the camera. To capture live video to the hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer: 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port on the computer. 2 Turn on the camera, and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Import
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    most interested in using in the movie project. To capture recorded video to the hard disk drive: 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on the computer. 2 Turn on the camera, and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Import
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    4 You can use the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or leave out of, the final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window opens. b
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    Add pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing still Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over the picture. c Move the frames
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    . The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing music files for the movie: Add up to three button again to add that change to the movie. To adjust the audio and video project settings for the movie: 1 Click the Personalize button. The Personalize window
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    by moving the slider. Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend still images with video clips at intervals. Place a check in the Use every picture once check box to prevent pictures from being dropped. 4 Click the Audio tab to set
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    .gif format). 4 Click the Go to the source of the segment button to open the magicSpot window. For more information about using magicMoments, see "Adding videos." 5 Click the Full-screen preview button to view the movie in the full-screen mode. 6 Click the Audio mix button to adjust sound levels for
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    quick final changes to the project before you save it. You can also have muvee autoProducer replace pictures or videos with other similar or contrasting ones. Alternatively, you can manually choose the replacement shots. To modify a movie: 1 Click the tweak muvee button. The Tweak muvee window opens
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    project, you are ready to save the movie as a file on the hard disk drive: 1 Click the muveeShare button. The Listed muvee Files window opens, with . 6 Choose where you want to save the movie (disc, e-mail, Web streaming, PC, or Mobile Device) by clicking one of the icons at the top of the window,
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    of all of the picture and video files that are used to create number of copies to record, and then click OK. 12 Insert a disc into the DVD recording drive. 13 Click Burn Now to start recording the movie to disc. NOTE: For best disc quality, it is recommended that you not perform other computer
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    autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and still images in the movie project. It also includes support for DivX file types, so that you can import or create DivX-format movies. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription
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    178 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    another prerecorded program. NOTE: Digital video recording features and the Television Program Guide are for select models only. Navigating Guide (Internet service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV programs or a whole series to the hard disk drive or an HP
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    movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch either now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews, see cast lists, find other times at which the movie is broadcast, view the DVD cover, browse for related movies, and find other movies that
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    computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer on the remote control. While in the Television Program Guide, you can select a channel to see upcoming programs for number and program information display in the window. Watching and Recording
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    and information: Program information, such as channel number and station, title and time period of the remote control. Controlling TV playback The digital video recording functionality lets you record a single program background. This allows you to pause or review a live TV program for up to 60
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    the program, press Play. Rewind allows you to move back 3 hours in the guide. To move backward in live TV by 7 seconds, press Replay. You can them. i (More information) To see the channel number, station identifier, title of program, time slot, and category of program, press the i (More
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    channels that you are able to receive from your TV service provider. By scanning for channels, you can manually select TV programs to watch and record, even if your country/region is unable to download the guide. The Television Program Guide data might not be available in your country/region. You
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    then Run Setup Again. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan for your channels. Television Program Guide errors If there is no guide data available when you try to download or search for guide information, the following messages might appear: Download incomplete. We were unable to locate any
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    the remote control to record the program. NOTE: If you press the i (More information) button on the remote control while you are already in the guide, you can select one of the guide filter categories, such as Movies, to search for a specific program. 186 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    line (DSL) connection, the computer is always connected. The guide is downloaded at a specified time every few days. The download interval varies, depending on the Internet service provider. Or Manual download: Connect to the Internet, and then manually download the guide in Windows Media Center TV
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    Up Guide Listings. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services, and then click Next. 5 Click Yes, and then click Next. Microsoft downloads current updates. 6 Click Yes, and then click Next. 7 Click I agree, and then click Next. 8 Select Download when connected or Manual
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    Some program channels might not appear correctly in the guide information. To edit the channel numbers that are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media
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    , select Record or Record Series, and then press OK on the remote control. Searching for TV programs by using categories You can search the guide to find a TV program by selecting a category. Some categories are not available in all countries/regions. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button
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    the Television Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in the TV + Movies menu. You can record two programs at the same time, if the computer has two information about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive, see "About recording TV to the HP Media Drive." Watching and Recording TV Programs
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    you want to record. Recording programs manually without using the guide You do not need to use the Television Program Guide to record TV. You can record a TV program by pressing the Record button on the remote control while watching live TV, or you can select a specific date, channel, and recording
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    program manually: recording. 2 Click Channel and Time. 3 Select the channel number box, and enter the channel number by using the numeric keypad on the remote control or the programs depends on the size of the hard disk drive, the percentage of hard disk drive space that is allocated to recorded TV,
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    to Help and Support for more information about recording errors, advanced recording features, and TV settings. An HP Media Drive is purchased separately. To play recorded TV files that are stored on the HP Media Drive, you must: 1 Connect the HP Media Drive to the computer with the power turned off
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    Center. About recording TV to the HP Media Drive The computer is set up to record TV programs to the local hard disk drive when you use Windows Media Center allocation. If you disconnect the drive while live TV is active, a video error can occur. Recorded TV programs are not updated in Windows Media
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    recordings or recordings in progress, to avoid losing data. Change the recording path back to the local hard disk drive. See "Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive." 5 Disconnect the HP Media Drive safely. See "Disconnecting the Drive." Changing the TV recording path to the
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    disk space for recording TV programs If you get a Low Disk Space message, and you want to change the disk allocation to a higher percentage for the HP want to change. 6 Click Save. Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive If you want to update the recorded TV list after removing
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    HP computer onto another non-Windows Media Center computer, the computer must have the following items installed: Windows Vista operating system or Windows XP operating system. Windows XP Service Pack 1 (needed only for Windows XP onscreen instructions. 198 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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    and then click Next. 8 Click Recorded TV or Video Library, and then click Next. 9 Select the recorded the disc is being burned. 13 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recording of your TV program to message appears: Recording Canceled. Manual Recording cannot be recorded. Restrictions
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    drive in a public folder. To find and play the recorded TV programs from the hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. 2 Double-click the local disk. 3 Click Users, Public, and then double-click Recorded TV. 4 Right-click the recorded TV program, and
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    the hard disk drive 113 troubleshooting memory card reader 88 Index CompactFlash Type I 86 CompactFlash Type II 86 computer video disc 144 D desktop switching from Windows Media Center 105 digital images 151 digital picture 83, 151 digital video camera recording videos 144, 167 digital video
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    127, 128, 129 radio tuner input 124 TV Signal 125 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 High-Definition 81 disc drives 79 home videos 144, 167 HP Media Drive 89 activity and power lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting the drive 94 inserting
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    a song 118 supported file types 115 Guide R Radio connecting antenna to computer 124 getting reception 124 organizing radio station presets 128 playing FM stations 124 playing radio in Media Center 124 recording options 192 radio programs 128 videos from digital video camera 144, 167 with Realtek
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    186 viewing 186 transferring information to your new computer 17 troubleshooting remote sensor 54 turning off computer 6 TV adding missing channels to the guide 188 advanced recording options 192 editing channels in the guide 189 manually downloading the guide 187, 188 playback, time shifting 182
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    navigating 106 opening with remote control 53 playing DVDs 132 playing videos 159 resizing window 105 using with another program open 105 viewing 179, 180 Windows Media Player playing DVDs 136 playing music CDs 130 playing video CDs 139 setting as default player 115 types of files 115 Windows Movie
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