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    Getting Started
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    Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    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 HP Connections or Compaq Connections 2 Getting messages 3 Turning off messages 3 Reactivating messages 4 Turning On Your Computer for the First
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    Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About
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    Windows Guide 62 Understanding the Activity Light 65 Formatting a Memory Card 65 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 66 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 67 Connecting the Drive 68 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 68 Connecting the Drive to a Computer
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    live TV 77 The right music for the moment 77 Play FM or Internet radio 77 Share your digital memories 78 Transform your living space into a theater 78 Setting Up Windows Media Center 78 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 79 Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote
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    109 Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time 110 Playing Music CDs 110 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 111 Playing DVDs ...111 Using country/region codes 111 Using DVDs in Windows Media Center 112 Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center 112 Changing the DVD Settings 113
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    show with music 132 Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center 133 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center 133 Fixing red eye or contrast 133 Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 134 Rotating pictures 135 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center 135 Copying Pictures to
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    up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide 160 Manually downloading the guide 161 Adding a postal code to receive the correct guide 161 Adding missing channels to the guide 162 Editing and removing channels in the guide 162 Searching for TV Programs 163 Searching for TV programs by
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    x Getting Started
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    You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the
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    Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the
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    the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections
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    receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    : Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings
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    Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista™ updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the Critical security updates from Microsoft® computer Using passwords A password is
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    . It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and
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    To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, updates and install them onto your computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to Microsoft Windows
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    computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state
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    off the monitor. To turn on the computer after a shut down: 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. Using Lock If you lock the computer, only you or your administrator can log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the
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    Quickly press the On 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
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    number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 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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    Area Network" of the Start Here guide. To connect to the Internet you must have: A computer. A dial-up modem or cable modem, or a DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. Internet service with an ISP. A Web browser. To
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    notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to your system. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal. To
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    and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide
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    Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings. f In the System Property Window, on the System Protection tab, click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer compatible with your computer - check the operating system, memory, and other
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    areas of your computer. PC Action Center receives messages and alerts that inform you of changes in the status of your computer health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for you computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your
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    18 Getting Started
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    wireless keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with
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    Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to
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    Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and 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
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    , or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have 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 Opens Help and Support Center
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    to open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured
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    or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast-forwards media. Volume knob controls speaker volume: Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and
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    of keys that you 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
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    26 Getting Started
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    Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. Using
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    point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. 28 Getting Started
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    then OK. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the
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    : Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center. Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Turn on or off a TV that is connected to your computer (select models only). Turn on the computer. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control
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    of a power-reduced sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization - Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of your music tracks. 3 Music - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide
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    sleep mode if Windows Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Windows Media Center before you manually place the computer in sleep mode. NOTE: If the computer model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons are inactive. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 33
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    About the Remote Control Use the remote control to 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,
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    Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: Make sure that 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 control works in Windows Media Center but not
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    36 Getting Started
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    and Support Center. Press the Help button (labeled with a question mark icon) on your keyboard (select 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
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    the Recycle Bin on your desktop. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open
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    Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click be removed. To remove a shortcut: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools
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    to the left or right to change the width. Drag the border up or down to change the height. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears in a window when the information does not fit on one screen. Clicking and dragging a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up and down. Clicking and dragging a horizontal
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    computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media sites in support of their hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific Explorer to search the Internet. To begin a search: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type a word or question; what you
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    and Support or updates. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online. HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service. Introducing Your Computer
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    . NOTE: If the computer is in sleep mode, the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan. NOTE: Performing an antivirus scan during a scheduled Media Center recording can result in a failed TV recording. Recording a TV program requires a TV tuner, which is included
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    computer comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Windows Windows Mail: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Windows Mail. 4 Click Tools, and then click Accounts. 5 Click Add, e-mail Account, and then click Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions
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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 specific the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP, and then click HP
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    Creator (select models only) Roxio MyDVD (select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer. NOTE: This software is included with the Personal Media Drive
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    keep available to you on your 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 Help tools. Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras
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    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 output devices, such as a printer. Organizing Files with Folders In Windows Vista, folders enable you to organize the files
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    Paste. NOTE: You can also move files by dragging them into a new location. (You can have two or 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 button while moving the item into another folder. Release the
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    three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Explore. 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename
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    Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the file you want to retrieve, and click to select it. 3 Click Restore this item. The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click
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    programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print
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    54 Getting Started
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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD disc to the case when you are finished using it. Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only. Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on
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    computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from its case, holding the disc edges or center into the computer. Or Clicking the open/close button on the control panel for the program that controls the drive. Or Pressing the media control open/
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    to the disc edges or center hole only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. 3 Place the disc in its case. 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. Compatibility Information An important feature drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. Using CD and DVD Media Drives 57
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    CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R model NOTE: Some computers come with the double-layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-layer technology 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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    Play games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No DVD-ROM DVD-RAM Yes Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Using CD and DVD Media Drives 59
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    , click Close. CAUTION: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your computer, and you must restart the computer to see your memory card reader again. Using the
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    contents. You can copy files from or to the media. Or If the Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject
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    Mobile (MMC Mobile)* Memory Stick (MS) memory card Facing up Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) memory card* Memory Stick (MS-Duo) memory card* SmartMedia (SM) memory card Facing up Facing up Facing up xD media Facing up 4-slot reader
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    ) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert the media 2-slot reader location Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Facing
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    . 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 Windows Start Button on
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    SmartMedia, or xD media. Make sure 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
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    PCs. Play media files. Back up your files. Perform system backups for added data security. For more information about using your HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center, refer to the documentation on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP
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    Connecting the Drive Your HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the
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    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: The HP Personal Media Drive comes
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    USB port on your computer. Plug the square end of the USB 2.0 cable (D) into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one USB connector. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more
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    or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to your 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 computer. 4 Select your files and then drag and drop
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    it. The Safely Remove 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 your HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass
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    the computer. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and
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    Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account
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    and view photos with a single remote control (select models 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 wide-screen and high-definition displays. With the new onscreen
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    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 Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control
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    Media Center to record it. Windows Media Center supports multiple TV tuners, so you can record and watch TV on different channels simultaneously. Multiple tuners can give you a varied and flexible home entertainment system. Record TV with ease by using the Television (Electronic) Program Guide
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    memories With Windows Media Center, you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer specific 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
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    the back arrow at the top of the window to go to a previous window. 4 Click the Windows Media Center Start icon at the top of the Windows Media Center window to return to the Windows Media Center Start menu. Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote control You can use either your
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    use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. Navigating 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
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    media in the inset window to watching it in full-screen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it, and then press OK on the remote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard. Inset Window Full-Screen Mode Using Windows Media Center
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    Windows Media Center session and switch users. Shut down the computer. Restart the computer. Put the computer in a power-reduced or Sleep mode. Put the computer in Media Only mode, which gives you access to Windows Media Center but not the rest of your computer. NOTE: If you are recording a TV
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    Using Windows Media Center Power Settings When your computer is in Sleep mode it appears off, but you can actually still perform tasks such as recording TV programs or music files. Sleep mode turns off the display and mutes the audio. NOTE: The audio or video of TV recordings is not affected when
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    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. NOTE: You can change your Windows Media Center settings in the Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to have an Internet connection. Optimize how Windows Media Center
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    Mute, and Channel Up/Down. Windows Media Center Start menu items TV + Movies - Watch, record, and play back TV shows. See "Watching TV." Play DVD - See "Using DVDs in Windows Media Center." Online Media - Access to various photo, video, TV and other media providers. Pictures + Videos - View digital
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    Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web sites. Changing Windows Media Center Settings In the Windows Media Center Settings window
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    Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you determine. TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed captioning (not all channels support closed captioning). You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history
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    how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and back up
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    in the Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. Select and edit a personalized list of songs in the playlist from the music 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
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    , or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click Library Setup. 4 Select Add folder to watch, and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. Playing CDs, DVDs
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    Windows Media Center music library: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center instructions. After selecting your choices for copy options in the next few windows,
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    .m3u MP3 file .wax, .wma Windows Media Audio file .asf, .asx, .wm, .wma, .wmv, .wmp, Windows Media file .wmx, .wpl, .wm, .wmd, .wmz NOTE: For more information about music file formats, use Windows Media Center Help and Windows Media Player Help. Only supported audio file types are displayed in
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    already added audio files to your Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player music library. When you copy music files using Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player, the CD information is copied and displayed in Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media Player music library. NOTE: You can
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    a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select the Audio CD options using the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. You can set the AutoPlay defaults in the Control
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    lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Click Songs. The list displays
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    or you can delete songs from your Queue. You can create a Queue and save it as a playlist that you can access in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. 1 From the Music window: Select music library then select songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, or move the mouse over the
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    Finding and Playing an Album in Music 1 From Windows Media Center click Music, and then click music library. 2 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 on the top left of the
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    can search for music files if you cannot locate them. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 1 Click Music, and then select search. 2 To search, enter letters by using
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    the selection to select a song. 4 Select Add To Queue to add the music to the list of music in the queue. 5 Go back to the Windows Media Center. Press Start on the remote control, or click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of your screen to go back to
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    playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. NOTE: If your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center. Copying Music Files to CD in Music To copy your music files to CD: 1 Press the
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    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 selections by clicking Clear All in this window. 9 Click Burn CD. 10 Click Yes. 11 Click OK. 12 Follow the onscreen instructions. IMPORTANT: HP supports the
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    that take you to the previous menu. Using radio In radio you can play, listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click radio. 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite radio stations. 3 By clicking sources you can access the
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    Listening to FM Radio If your HP computer is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM Tuner In), Windows Media Center can play FM radio. The Radio window in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by using your remote control or the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio
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    FM radio stations. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click Settings, and then select TV. 3 Select Set Up TV Signal, and then click Next
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    to FM radio stations. NOTE: You must go through the TV tuner setup 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 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your
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    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 the
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    Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fastforward, 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. 108 Getting
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    and listen to more radio stations online by using the Windows Media Center. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music, and then click more music. 3 Click
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    is scheduled to start a recording, a warning appears that says FM radio stops when the TV recording starts. If you do not select Cancel recording, Windows Media Center automatically stops radio and begins recording TV. Playing Music CDs To play music CDs, you must have either a CD or DVD drive
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    Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come with their own (built-in) player that must be used. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into
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    Movies in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Windows Media Center asks if
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    DVD language settings for subtitles, audio track and menu: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Use the arrow buttons on
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    DVD Remote Control Options To change the DVD remote control options: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, 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
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    Closed Captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, 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
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    click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click Settings. 3 Click TV. 4 Click Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer
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    see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player To play Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into the DVD or CD drive. 2 Select
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    118 Getting Started
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    . Additionally, your computer may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology
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    create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player, and on computers. You can create two main types of music CDs: Uncompressed - Typical CD format must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. For instructions computers. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos, DVD players, and computers. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows
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    drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating video discs This section provides instructions
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    into a disc-burning drive. 2 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the other disc drive. 3 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 4 Click the Copy tab. 5 Click Copy Disc. 6 Ensure the correct disc drives are selected. 7 Click
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    disc. This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive. 6 When prompted, insert . Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc . 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click
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    show) discs This section provides instructions for creating a slide show disc using photos on the computer hard disk drive. To create a slide show disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio
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    . 2 Close the drive. 3 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Express Labeler. 4 view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then
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    instructions for creating a paper label for your disc. To create a LightScribe label, refer to "Making a disc label using LightScribe." 1 Load the printer with adhesive label paper. You can purchase label paper at most office supply stores. 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows
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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 128
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    Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select models only). Digital images that you copy or transfer to the computer may digital photo camera to the computer, set the camera's USB setting to disk drive instead of digital camera. Windows Vista detects your external device
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    click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos. 3 Select picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Library Setup. 5 Select Add folder to watch, and then select Next. 6 Select Add folders on this computer, and
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    Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center After you organize your pictures in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Windows Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the
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    on the remote control. 4 Press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back to the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show, and then press
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    a generic image icon but cannot be displayed. Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed. Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click
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    the original picture file. Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library
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    Windows Media Center: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start Button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. , and then select Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. Working with Pictures and Videos 135
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    displays a message when your disc has been created. 11 Click Done when the disc has been created. Playing Videos in Windows Media Center The Picture + Videos area in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In
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    files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if your computer has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .dvr-ms .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file (Audio Video Interleaved) Digital Video Recording - Microsoft (TV file format
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    . To find information in Help and Support: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support. 2 Type in search words such as recording video. Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control
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    camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. devices, and so on) QuickTime Movie Windows Media AV file (movie video) Windows Media file (Advanced Streaming Format) Joint
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    computer to add to your movie soundtrack. You can use the following music file types in your movie project: File extension .aac .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type Advanced Audio Coding MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 Audio layer (unprotected AAC) Windows Audio Windows Media project to your computer hard disk drive
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    to create and "Making the movie." preview the movie automatically. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the movie project." "Recording the movie project to disc." Make quick final changes
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    space. The amount of free disk space displays in the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video. Capturing live video from (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3
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    FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Add Video button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Videos window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select
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    specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or to leave out, of your final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on
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    magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture: a Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. c Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion
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    still images and video clips as they appear in the Add Video/Pictures area window. Shuffle shots. Select this style to move the slider bar to determine the style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. smartJoin™ multiple music files. Select this style to automatically remove
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    credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits: 1 Click the Title/Credits button. The muvee Title and Credits window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: a Select a title effect in the drop-down list. b In the Enter your title here box, type the text that you
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    or .gif format). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window. See "Adding videos" for more information about using magicMoments. Modifying the movie you can manually choose your replacement shots. To modify a movie: 1 Click the Tweak muvee button. The Tweak muvee window opens. 2
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    . 5 Click Save Now. The Save muvee window opens. 6 Choose where you want to play the movie (PC, TV, or Mobile Devices) and the file format. The following table lists the format types available in each category: PC Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices
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    area shows the current TV format (NTSC or PAL). To change the format, click the name of the current format, and then select the correct format in the window that opens. 6 Click Burn Now. The muvee Burner window opens. 7 Under Disc title, type a title for your disc. 8 Select the disc menu theme
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    support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help. 2 Click Check for updates
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    service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV programs or a whole series to your hard disk drive or an HP Media Drive (select models only). movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews
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    countries/regions. Watching TV Before you can watch TV by using Windows Media Center, make sure: The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the Start Here guide and the Getting Started guide for more information. You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. If
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    remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset window is selected. You can go to live TV from anywhere in Windows Media Center by pressing the Live TV button on the remote control. While in the Television Program Guide, you can select a channel to see upcoming programs for that channel
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    TV window and begin watching live TV, Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in the background. This allows you to pause or review a live TV skip 3 hours in the Television Program Guide. To play a recorded TV program or to resume watching a program
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    12 hours in the guide. To maximize the TV viewing window to full-screen mode, press Live TV. Also, to advance to the end of the pause buffer and resume watching the live TV broadcast, press Live TV. Recorded TV To open your recorded TV window, press the Recorded TV button. From this window, you can
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    NOTE: Your computer requires a connection to the Internet to access the guide. Using Windows Media Center without the guide Before using Windows Media Center, it is important to complete the Windows Media Center setup wizard. This wizard takes you through steps to identify your TV signal source and
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    Check back periodically to see if guide data has been provided. WARNING: Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and Windows Media Center is properly set up before you try to change the guide settings. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all
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    Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide Your computer must have a connection to the Internet and you must select a TV listings provider in the Windows Media Center setup wizard before you can use and download the guide information. You can set up Windows Media Center to download the
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    then select Next. 6 Select I agree and then select Next. 7 Enter your postal code, and then select Next for Windows Media Center to determine which TV/program guide listings are available for your country/region. 8 Select TV signal provider, and then Next. This may take a few minutes to download the
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    are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide, and then Edit Channels
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    to go back to the channel numbers automatically assigned by Windows Media Center, select Restore Default, and then select Yes. Searching for TV Programs To find a TV program, you can enter a title or keyword or select a category in your guide by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse
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    Television Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in TV + Movies menu. You can record two programs at the same time if your computer has two TV tuners that have the same type of TV signal input (select models only). WARNING: If you turn off your computer, Windows Media Center will not
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    more information about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive, see "About recording TV to the HP Media Drive" Recording TV by using the guide To record a current or future program or series by using the Television Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control
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    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 time period in Windows Media Center
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    of the default setting of Best. To change these settings: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Recording Quality, Maximum TV limit (storage for TV recordings) select the settings by clicking the (+) or (-) next to the
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    Support for more information about recording errors, advanced recording features, and TV settings. 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. 2 Turn on the computer and open Windows Media Center
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    , and then restart the computer before disconnecting the HP Media Drive. Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 1 Change the recording path to the HP Media Drive. See "Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive." 2 Open Windows Media Center. 3 Record TV programs. Your programs are
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    a Low Disk Space message, and you want to change the disk allocation to a higher percentage for the HP Media Drive: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Maximum TV limit change the amount of space used to store recorded
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    to change. 6 Click Save. Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive If you want to update your recorded TV list after removing the drive: 1 Close Windows Media Center. 2 Open Windows Media Center. 3 If this does not update the files, restart the computer. System requirements to view
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    information on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks
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    click Computer. 2 Double-click the Local Disk. 3 Click Users, Public, and then Recorded TV. 4 Double-click your recorded TV program. Windows Media Center opens and begins playing your program. To play your recorded TV programs from within Windows Media Center: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start
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    , memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 change the speed of the cursor 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center
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    106, 107, 108 Radio Online 109 radio tuner input 104 TV Signal 105 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 68 HP Personal Media Drive 67 activity and power lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive
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    100 Program Guide, see Television Program Guide Q queue list creating in Music 97 R radio connecting antenna to PC 104 getting reception 104 organizing radio station presets 107 Radio window 104 organizing pre-set radio stations 107 playing FM stations 104 playing radio in Media Center 104 recording
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    menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote
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    149 Windows Media Center play videos 136 playing videos 136 viewing your pictures 131 what you can do in TV + Movies 153 Windows Media Player play DVDs 116 play music CDs 111 playing video CDs 117 setting as default player 93 types of files 93 Windows Movie Maker, features 48 Windows Vista update 14
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