HP HP-380467-003 InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 2
APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment 216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 3
Special Keyboard Buttons 14 Customising the keyboard buttons 19 Getting Help 21 Recovering from Software Problems 21 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 21 Using Instant Support 22 Using Compaq Connections 22 Getting messages 22 Turning off messages 23 Re-enabling messages - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 4
Finding Online Guides 23 Finding Web Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Players with RecordNow! ......... 56 Creating CDs to Play on Your PC 57 iv Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 5
Creating a Music CD 57 Storing Files on a DVD or CD 58 Storing Data Files on Disc 59 Copying a DVD or CD 60 Erasing a DVD or CD 60 Removing Files in RecordNow 61 Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc 61 Archiving Files on a DVD or CD 61 Creating an Image File 62 Saving an Image 62 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 6
Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 7
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following DVD, page 71 • Finding help if something doesn't work, page 79 NOTE: This guide contains details on options that may not be included with your PC. Your PC may look different from - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 8
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WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system : To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 10
Your PC features and connector positions may vary. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 11
up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Double-click the large Internet Access icon Service Provider (ISP). Compaq has made arrangements with leading ISPs to help you sign up for Internet service or DSL), contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 1 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 12
Services, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up. b Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various online services program; refer to "Recovering from Software Problems" in the Warranty and Support Guide. Restart the PC after installation. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 13
(select models only) in the Help and Support Center, and review the products and services offered under Backup Data. Making recovery discs Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Registering Your PC Registration - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 14
it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Help and Support (select models only) Use it to View onscreen Help information about your Wizard (select models only) Register with Compaq Repair software problems with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or 8 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 15
The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 16
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Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights and special buttons (select models only). Locate your keyboard among the following illustrations, and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Using the Internet Keyboards - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 18
speaker sound. • Customise the buttons to open programs, and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. Internet keyboard 2 This keyboard enables and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. 12 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 19
status. A The lights (LEDs) turn on to indicate (left to right) the number lock on, the capitals lock on, and the scroll lock on. B The plus if you have an established Internet account). • Mute speaker sound. • Get support information. Using the Standard Keyboard A BC This keyboard enables you to: • - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 20
PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A Number lock on B Capitals lock on C Scroll lock on D Receiver activity A light (D) on the DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. 14 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 21
Internet keyboard 1 NOTE: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure key A Icon . Switches between the PC users. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 22
. a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to the next track Media control keys NOTE: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 16 Getting Started - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 23
reconfigured to open a site or software program. Takes you to the Help and Support Center. Opens a Web site that helps you locate information on the Internet. featuring music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. G My Presario Takes you to the My Presario Club Web - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 24
or software program. Starts your e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. Adjusts volume. Mutes sound. 18 Getting Started - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 25
Customising the keyboard buttons You can customise 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 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 26
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is a good time to make your recovery discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your PC is in the onscreen - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 28
Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a request.) Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service active. 22 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 29
turn on the service: Double-click the Support Web 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 or inside the CD storage area. NOTE: Online manuals are associated with specific PC model numbers - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 30
Finding Web Sites about your PC Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 31
videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 32
and Compaq PCs (select models only), the HP Personal Media Drive is designed to fit inside a horizontal or 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 the PC. This can cause - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 33
indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC the drive under Hard Disk Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive. The default volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 34
files to the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions about creating All Programs, and then clicking Windows Media Player. 28 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 35
hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display 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 HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 36
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documentation that came with the sound card. Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system; the speaker system must have its own power cable. NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 38
sound PC models that include three sound connectors (select models only) 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 still has two-channel (stereo) output. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 32 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 39
to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output opens. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multichannel speaker system. NOTE: When using the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 40
speakers only), click the Test button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop. 6 Click OK. NOTE: If you want to sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the PC, support up to eight channels of sound (7.1 speaker output) and use the Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 41
the number of speakers in your system, for example, 7.1 speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output for - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 42
must perform these steps. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 36 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 43
. You can click a pre-set 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, and has the Speaker Test button to test the speakers. A connector with no - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 44
the universal audio socket to perform the selected function. The functions are: • Stereo speaker (out) • Microphone (in) • Headphone (out) • Audio line in 38 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 45
Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. You can copy digital picture files - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 46
up Into reader slot C (lower-left) C (lower-left) C (lower-left) D (upper-right) D (upper-right) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) B (upper-left) B (upper-left) 40 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 47
A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video socket Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV screen. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 48
. 2 Turn on the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 42 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 49
tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays tab, continue with "Displays tab." nView tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 50
Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab (disabling)." • If you see the Displays tab, continue with "Displays tab (disabling)." 44 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 51
nView tab (disabling) 1 Click the nView tab. 2 If you viewed the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, click the nView Display Mode in the list on the left, and then select the Standard [Dualview] option. Or If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, click the nView Display - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 52
and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out socket (lime green connector) on the back of the computer. 46 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 53
window. To play a particular song, double-click the song name (or track number). NOTE: If you do not have an Internet connection, your CD is listed as are listed as Track numbers. For more information on using iTunes, click the Help menu in the iTunes menu bar. Go to http://www.hp.com/music for help - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 54
playback buttons in the Windows Media Player window. To play a particular track, double-click the title (or track number) in the Playlist. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models scroll down in the window to see it. Or 48 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 55
If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD. b Use the playback buttons on the control panel to view the movie. NOTE: To see what a button does on the control panel, place - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 56
that limit where the DVD movie can be played. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and region only. If the country/region code locks, and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular country/region - the country/ Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 57
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 1 Insert your Video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs and Windows Media Player. 3 Click File on the menu bar at the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 58
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onto the disc, thus the term burning. NOTE: If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 60
click the Help menu in the iTunes menu bar. Go to http://www.hp.com/music for help online. Creating (Burning) Music CDs with Windows Media a CD into your drive and click Copy from CD. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click the Copy button in the upper-right corner. For more information Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 61
Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP Your PC has recording software to record data files, such as text files or digital pictures, onto CDs. 1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose My Documents or the folder that has the files you want to copy. 2 Select the file or files you want to copy. 3 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 62
CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. 56 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 63
then select Audio. Select Hide audio files shorter than (in seconds), type in the number of seconds, and click OK. 5 Select the tracks you want to record, and CDs with the RecordNow! program. Creating a Music CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 64
a blank or another appendable disc. Or • If you are adding files to a disc, follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: An appendable disc means additional files can be added to it, if there is disc space available. Recorded . 5 Add your data files to the file selection window: 58 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 65
• Click the Add Files and Folders button, find and select your folders and files, and then click Add. Repeat this step until all files are added. Or • Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this step until all files are added. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 66
Copying a DVD or CD 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 3 Select the Home Screen tab and then Erase Disc. 4 Click Yes to confirm that you want to erase the disc. 60 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 67
Removing Files in RecordNow! When removing files in RecordNow!, it is important to note: • When you remove a recorded file from a data DVD+R or CD-R, the disc space is lost and can't be used for new recordings. • You can't remove music files from previously recorded music CDs, but you can remove - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 68
your saved image file. 5 Click the Burn icon. 6 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. 7 Click Done when recording is complete. 62 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 69
tip pen to label it. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC For more information about creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Setting Automatic Recording Options When you first insert a blank CD into your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive, Microsoft - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 70
can choose to have a specific action occur automatically each program is opened, select an action and follow the onscreen instructions within the program. If the option you want is not click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 71
Identifying Compatible File Formats Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following audio formats: • WAV, MP3, WMA and CDA for CDs • WAV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMA and Layer 2 files for DVDs Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following video formats: • MPEG-1 and - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 72
Best 108 minutes 60 minutes 9 minutes 8 minutes NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. 66 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 73
model No Varies by model NOTE: This PC comes with the Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-Layer technology gives you greater capacity, and allows you your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 67 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 74
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. Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 75
Software iTunes Windows Media Player RealOne Player Windows Movie Maker 2.0 With this program you can • Play music CDs, MP3 and other audio files. • Record music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Organise digital files into a library for recording or - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 76
, record them to DVDs and CDs, and then play them on some settop DVD players. • Record video files to seven different formats. 70 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 77
Creating DVD Movies Your PC allows you to capture (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator® software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, analogue video devices, and Webcams, and then save - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 78
(capture) video files to your hard disk drive by using the WinDVD Creator program. Among the devices supported by WinDVD Creator are analogue video devices, digital camcorders and Web cameras. Use composite or S-Video inputs your source from the Video Source drop-down menu. 72 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 79
NOTE: You may need to turn your device off and on again for the program to detect it. If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they all appear on the Capture screen. Select the video source you would like to use. Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 80
file. In the edit mode you can add: • Video files • Still images • Audio and music tracks • Transition effects • Title effects • Video Filters 74 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 81
To edit your video files: 1 If your project is already open, click the Edit button and skip to step 4. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting the Create new project or Open - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 82
on the storyboard. Adding Video Filters 1 Click the Video Filters icon. 2 Drag and drop a video filter to the video of your choice. 76 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 83
Adding a Menu The Add Menu section turns your project interactive. It creates a menu theme and breaks your project into chapters. The menu theme can be your own images and music, or a custom theme that comes with WinDVD Creator. 1 If your project is already open, click the Add Menu button. 2 Click - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 84
and select Output to File. 5 Select a GQ, HQ, SP, LP or EP format, and click OK. 6 Enter a file name and click Save. 78 Getting Started Guide - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 85
and select Help and Support. To find help for problems with your PC, see the table in this section that describes the symptom, problem, and solution for may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. Troubleshooting 79 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 86
Problem -RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Symptom Problem Solution CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM or does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Driver program may be corrupted. Force the software to next to the DVD/CD-ROM drives, and select the problem drive. 5 Click the Action menu item, and select - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 87
a CD or DVD disc. Cannot create (burn) a disc. The PC is turned off. Problem with disc. Problem with drive. Problem with PC operation. Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to extend the tray. • Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. • Restart the PC and try again. Troubleshooting 81 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 88
continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot used. Cannot play my music CD Problem with disc. in my stereo. to be played in a home CD player. Problem with file type. Convert MP3 or WMA audio a video recording program such as WinDVD. Problem with recording method. Video files recorded with - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 89
(Select Models Only) Symptom Problem Solution PC is unable to read the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Diskette drive cannot save click Start to begin formatting the diskette. Troubleshooting 83 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 90
Windows. See your monitor documentation for the best resolution for your monitor. Problem Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Part of hard disk drive the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. 84 Getting Started - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 91
Problem A new device is not recognised as part of the system. Device driver driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP follow the instructions for accepting driver. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 92
problem with the device. Exclamation marks do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 8 If there is an old or unnecessary device driver If it is available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 12 Restart the PC. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 93
cable to the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may damage the NIC. Verify that the Web browser is modem is enabled. 7 If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions. You may want to remove the AOL program. - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 94
Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys in the number - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 95
If the problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came with your printer. Troubleshooting 89 - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 96
Symptom PC will not turn on or start. Problem PC is not securely connected to an external power Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement - HP HP-380467-003 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 97
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