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Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 3
to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 4
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Getting Help 39 Finding Onscreen Guides 39 Finding Guides on the Web 39 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 40 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 40 Using the hardware - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 5
computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 53 Installing critical security updates 54 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 54 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting 64 Synchronizing a wireless - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 6
Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens 79 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 Retasking front panel audio connectors 82 Configuring multistreaming audio 83 When to use multistreaming audio 84 Setting up multistreaming audio 84 Configuring audio for Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 7
and HD Disc Drives 118 Using the Memory Card Reader 119 Media Insertion Guide 120 Understanding the Activity Light 123 Formatting a Memory Card 123 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 124 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........125 Connecting the Drive 126 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 8
with Windows Media Center 134 Using the music library 135 Adding music to the music library 135 Adding music files from the hard disk drive 135 Adding music files from a CD 136 Deleting music files from the music library 137 Using supported music file types 137 Playing Music Files in Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 9
LightScribe Technology 175 Making a paper disc label 177 Working with Pictures and Videos 179 Working with Digital Images 179 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center 180 Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center 180 Adding picture files from the hard disk drive 180 Viewing Pictures in Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 10
Adding videos 196 Adding pictures 198 Adding music 199 Selecting the style 199 Changing the settings 200 Making the movie 201 Previewing the movie 202 Modifying the movie 202 Saving the movie project 204 Recording the movie project to disc 205 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 206 Supported - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 11
: Please read "Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. Putting the Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 12
strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the computer Connect the main hardware devices, such - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 13
use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector. Digital audio in and digital audio out. Side speaker out. Rear speaker out. Center/Subwoofer. S-Video 2 Secondary S-video connector to connect a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer. Setting Up the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 14
) to connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer. A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Secondary Left audio input connector (white). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 15
audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). S-video In connector to connect from a set-top box output connector. Setting Up the Computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 16
and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 17
audio output (red) connects to a digital audio device with digital output (select models only). Digital Out (orange) connector, which connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). Setting Up the Computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 18
a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer. Refer to the documentation that - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 19
want to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 20
connected to the front or back of the computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 21
Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. NOTE: You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 22
. The preceding illustration shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. 12 Getting Started - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 23
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection The Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 24
. Computers with WLAN devices may support one computer as a wireless client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your Internet Service Provider for further information). An external antenna is supplied - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 25
either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the Connect to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 26
setting up a network, HP hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" in this guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 27
be passive (no power button or power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power cord. A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system is - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 28
as noted in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 6 has six connectors. Type S has audio card. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to the computer. Six connectors Your - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 29
of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connects to front center/ subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connects - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 30
a microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the computer, and then configure the audio software for - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 31
You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 8/7.1 Home audio system Digital audio Multistreaming audio Speaker system See None, muted. "Connecting Headphones." Left speaker, right speaker. "Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 32
documentation for your speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification. A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 33
are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager." Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager." Type S (audio card): See - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 34
you turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 35
NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 36
channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer. 26 Getting Started (features vary by - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 37
system. 9 Connect the speaker system to the power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Type 6 - multistreaming: See "Configuring multistreaming audio." Connecting Speakers or - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 38
Front audio input 2 Black Rear audio input 3 Orange Center/subwoofer audio input 4 Gray Side audio input (not shown) Connecting your home stereo system (optional) Most home receivers/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You must connect Y adapter cables between your computer and - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 39
a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 40
configuration. Your system may be different. A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 41
of the receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have rear speakers, connect the rear stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 42
is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager." Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager." Type S (audio card): See - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 43
back of the receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have rear speakers, connect the rear stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (light blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector on the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 44
connect digital audio, your computer must include a Digital Audio Out connector on either the audio card or the back panel. You must connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. To connect digital audio speakers: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the orange Digital Audio - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 45
audio card." Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. Connecting Headphones Your computer comes with a headphones connector (lime green) on the front of the computer side of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound to - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 46
Fi sound card. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting the speakers Connector Description AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately) Line Out_3 (orange or yellow) 5.1 audio setup - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 47
Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow the steps in "Configuring the FlexiJack connector" to configure the speaker settings in - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 48
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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 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then do - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 50
All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Hardware Diagnostic Tools to view or use these tools. Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you to do the following: View the computer system information, such as memory usage, drive capacity and CPU usage. Find alerts - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 51
health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for your computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 52
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at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up this tool, which protects the computer and your privacy. NOTE: If you stop the setup procedure - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 54
off. Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called Away mode. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise keeps the computer operational. During Away mode, the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 55
and download information from the Internet automatically, if you set it to do so. To put the computer into Sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard, if it is present. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click the Power button. Or on the taskbar. 1 Click the Windows Start - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 56
to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to the screen. To put the computer into Hibernate mode manually: 1 Click the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 57
with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. See "About the Internet" for more information about using the Internet. Refer to the "Setting Up the Computer" chapter of this guide to make the hardware connections: for a modem, see "Connecting a Modem" and for - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 58
to select an ISP and set up Internet service. NOTE: Easy Internet Services provides a list of ISPs; however, you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing account to this computer. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. 3 Connect to the Internet. You must - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 59
individual user settings Ability to limit access to software for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Turning On the Computer for the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 60
Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Administrator password Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Using passwords A password is - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 61
password must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, if you set the password with screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 62
. 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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 63
let me choose whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Never check for updates (not recommended) - This option makes the computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems and is not recommended. 7 Click OK. Turning On the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 64
on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the latest updates. Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the computer, you may want to install - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 65
as an Administrator. b Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. c Click Help and Support. d Click Recover factory settings. e Choose an option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 66
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to install keyboard software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the keyboard. Your computer may include either a standard text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 68
Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to insert and delete text, and to quickly move the cursor on the screen. The edit keys function differently with some software programs. Arrow keys The arrow keys are controls for moving up, down, right, and left. You can - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 69
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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 70
volume, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. 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 Opens Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos) Music Video - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 71
program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Links to Compaq Web site. Or Or Or Or Or Or Shopping Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Entertainment Offers Calculator Goes to a shopping Web site. Can be reconfigured - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 72
Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Opens 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 Rewinds media. Next Volume Or -+ Mute Fast- - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 73
factory settings. Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations 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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 74
procedure to resynchronize the devices. 1 Plug the receiver into a USB port on the computer. If you have a choice, a USB port on the front of the computer is best if it will be closer to the mouse and keyboard. 2 Push the Connect button (A) on the receiver, and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 75
seconds until the blue light starts to flash. 2 Push and hold the Connect button (C) on the underside of the keyboard until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing. For additional mouse and keyboard troubleshooting tips, refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. Using the Keyboard 65 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 76
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included with the mouse. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the mouse. Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 78
keyboard while you click the additional items. You can switch the function of the left and right buttons for left-handed use. See "Changing Mouse Settings." Scrolling Click the left mouse button to place the cursor in a document, and then: To scroll toward the beginning of the document, roll the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 79
NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left-handed use: 1 Click the Windows Start Button - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 80
pointer speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows You can select other pointer options by placing a check in the check box next to the setting that you want. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. Changing the double-click speed To - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 81
area, adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not respond, see "Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard" in the "Using the Keyboard" chapter to - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 82
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be passive (no power button or power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power cord. A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system is - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 84
the taskbar to set speaker volume. Then, you can adjust the volume by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). The Volume knob on the speakers (select models only). There are two ways to use the Volume icon: 1 Click the orange Realtek HD Audio Manager Volume icon - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 85
by using the following software. Use the software that applies to your computer model: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Speaker Settings Configuration (audio card) Realtek HD Audio Manager (multistreaming audio) Windows Media Center (all systems) Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 75 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 86
with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models). Configuring the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are available; Entertainment Mode is - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 87
have a FlexiJack connector that supports both microphone and Line input. If so, you can change the FlexiJack mode, if necessary. To do this, you must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher after you connect the audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card. NOTE: If you are - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 88
Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. 4 Click Online Manual. Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multistreaming - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 89
tab. 7 Select your type of speakers from the drop-down menu. 8 Click OK. The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Digital Output: Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings. You can select an environment, such as Stone Room or Auditorium. Under Equalizer, you can either click - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 90
of the microphone. Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation. Line In (Digital Input): Enables control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio. 80 Getting Started (features vary by model) - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 91
Under Equalizer, you can either click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager The microphone connector is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 92
In, Headphone, and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer, as necessary. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4 Click a front connector icon that you want to retask. NOTE: Only - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 93
). An MP3 player with cable connected to Line In (blue). 2 From an internal source inside, or directly connected to, the computer, audio files may reside on: hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 94
. You also hear sound on the computer or powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external computer audio sources: a Front-panel Line In b Internal source residing on a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device See - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 95
for digital home entertainment with Realtek HD Audio Manager: 1 Connect the audio output connectors as follows: A headphone set or powered speakers to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback A set of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 96
mute settings. See "Connecting Headphones." Use active (powered) speakers, or speakers with an amplifier. Check the sound cable connections. Ensure the audio card drivers by using application reinstallation program; refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide that came with the computer. 86 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 97
control cannot: 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 the computer (select models only). Turn on the computer. Using the Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 98
menu. 12 Volume - Increases (+) and decreases (-) volume. 13 Mute - Turns computer sound off. The word Mute is displayed when Mute is turned on. 14 Record - Records a selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Plays the selected media. 16 Rewind - Moves the media - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 99
hard disk drive. 28 CH/PG up (+) and down (-) - Changes the TV channels or moves pages up and down, depending on available options. Moves to the next DVD chapter. 29 Eject - Ejects CD or DVD drive. 30 Pause - Pauses audio and video manually place the computer in sleep mode. NOTE: If the computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 100
open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . Use - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 101
Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn't work: Make sure that on the remote sensor. If the light appears, then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 102
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kinds of software: The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. Software programs that perform specific functions, such as word processing. The software programs included with the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 104
then click Delete. 2 Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, and then click Empty Recycle Bin. Using the Windows Start Button and Support Center. Start a search. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 105
3 Go to the desktop or folder, right- set up or change properties and settings for the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, the modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance, adding hardware, adding - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 106
screen left and right. Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 107
Internet. To connect your computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). form http://www.name.extension (for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 108
your own. Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser opens hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and then pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific search items on the computer and for advanced options. Click Search - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 109
), you can: Set up a password. Control Internet access. Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view. Adjust must enter the Content Advisor password that you have set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 110
whenever you are online. Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service. Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software When you first set up the computer, Norton Internet Security - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 111
NOTE: If the computer is in Sleep mode, the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan. Setting up a Custom Scan time To create a Custom Scan for specific files, folders, and drives: 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop. 2 Click the Norton - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 112
Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Follow the instructions provided by your ISP to install its Web browser and e-mail program, and to set up and use your e-mail account. You can then send and receive e-mail when your computer is connected to your ISP. 102 Getting Started (features vary by - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 113
DVD Play (select models only) You can: Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCDs). Play Blu-ray and High-Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu-ray and HD DVD disc drive. Use the Zoom and Pan features. Create viewing bookmarks. HP Photosmart Essential (select models only) Rhapsody (select models only - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 114
directly onto a disc. HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Quickly organize the Web links you want to 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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 115
Backup My PC (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) 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 only. Import audio, video, and other - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 116
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digital camera. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other data. Almost everything that you do on the computer involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 118
on the keyboard. Moving Files CAUTION: Do not move any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause the program to become unusable. 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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 119
every folder, or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu, which searches the whole computer. To search from a folder Search box: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Explorer. 2 Find - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 120
to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or : Do not delete any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 121
If it does not, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to the computer, and if the computer has the necessary software installed for - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 122
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Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have. Allows you to: Read data from CDs. Play music CDs. Read DVDs. Record (burn) data or music to discs - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 124
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Use only standard-shaped (circular) discs in the drives. Using non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage the drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 125
compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are. Blu-ray disc drives are required to play Blu-ray discs. Blu-ray disc drives can read Blu-ray discs and record to Blu-ray discs. HD disc drives - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 126
billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. 116 Getting - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 127
DVD. No No Play No HD DVD. No No Record No data to Blu-ray disc. No No Record HD No data to DVD. No No Double- Combo DVD- DVD+RW/+R layer CD-RW/ LightScribe BD HD RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD DVD DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 128
and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specifically for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray, high-definition (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs. PowerDirector is a video editing program - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 129
from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more of - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 130
the AutoPlay window does not open, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, 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, check that the activity light is on but not blinking - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 131
-right) MS E (lower-right) PRO E (lower-right) PRO Duo E (lower-right) MS Duo *Select models only. Not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with the computer. Using the Memory Card Reader 121 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 132
Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Facing down (gold connector fingers up) F (upper) xD media Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 133
Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. 3 In the Devices with Removable Storage area, right-click the correct memory card icon. 4 Select Format, and then type a label name into the label box. 5 For best compatibility, select FAT as the file system settings. 6 Click Start. 7 Click OK in the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 134
when the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 135
as internal or external USB hard disk drives designed to quickly and easily increase the storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Media Drives to back up other drives on the computer. NOTE: The HP Personal - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 136
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 drive by using an internal USB connector. The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 137
drive is firmly connected to the internal connections. With the computer turned on and the drive inserted correctly, the power LED (B, D) on the front of the drive is lit. HP Media Drive fronts A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 138
Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you connect by using a USB 2.0 cable. If the computer has USB 1.1 ports, use two USB ports to insure that enough power is supplied. Most USB 2.0 ports can supply enough power - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 139
devices connected to the computer. To locate the drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. You - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 140
files manually: 1 Connect the drive to the computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer. 4 Select your files and then drag and drop them to the new computer's hard disk drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 141
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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 142
are having performance issues, make sure that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are installed properly. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. Refer to the software and drivers installation instructions that came with the HP Media Drive. Write - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 143
how to play CDs, DVDs, or VCDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music and radio, and changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and back - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 144
or by using the Windows Media Player program. Music files that are added to music library in the Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media to CDs. Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive or other storage device. Listen to Internet Radio (select models only). Search - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 145
the music library from within the Windows Media Player program. For more information about adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from the hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 146
computer and then click Finish. 7 Click OK. Adding music files from a CD To add the 3 Click music library. 4 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 5 Select albums. 6 Select the album CD you want to copy-protection option, and then follow any onscreen instructions. 8 After selecting the choices for copy - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 147
file types. File extension .cda .wav .mp3, .m3u .wma, .asx, .wmx, .wm File type Audio CDs Windows audio file MP3 audio file Windows Media Audio file NOTE: Only supported audio file types are displayed in the Music window. Unsupported file types do not display or play. Playing CDs, DVDs, or - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 148
NOTE: You may not find any audio files when you click playlists for the first time unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Center your music files into the Music folder or into other folders on the hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 149
Media Center is not open, the AutoPlay window appears and lists various options. You can select the Audio CD options by 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 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 150
the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 5 Click albums. 6 Select the album that you want to play. 7 Click Play Album. Playing a song in Windows Media Center You can play a song from - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 151
select more songs to add to the queue list. Repeat step 1. Or click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of the screen to go back. 3 After you add the last song for the queue list, select play all. All of the songs in the queue list are - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 152
to rearrange the play order. Repeat to play the album again. Buy Music to connect to the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to the keyboard, or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen to go back. Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 153
Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center A playlist is a customized list of songs that you can keep to play later or record to a CD. Using playlists, you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you want the files to play. You can create a playlist that - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 154
the top left of the screen to go back to Windows Media Center. 6 Click play all. 7 Click View Queue. 8 Click Save As Playlist, and give the playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then click Save. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the Internet, the CD - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 155
disc format, either Audio More in the Review & Edit HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. NOTE: For more information about writable media, refer to "Disc Features and Compatibility - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 156
. 4 Click the right mouse button to view a list and to go to the settings menu. 5 Click the right mouse button for the icons to appear to go to CDs, you must have either a CD or DVD drive. Insert the music CD into the CD or DVD drive. The default audio program opens. If a dialog window opens, choose - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 157
buttons on the keyboard (select models only). NOTE: The computer must have a connection to the Internet to see CD information such as artist name All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the type of DVD drive and computer model that you have. 3 Use - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 158
HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the DVD Play window. Troubleshooting NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 159
the DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without country/region codes play on any player or drive in any country/region drive. If you have other media playing, Windows Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD. Select HP DVD Play. If you don't select an option, the DVD automatically plays in full-screen - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 160
window, select DVD. 3 Click DVD Language, Closed Captioning, or Remote Control Options. 4 Select the settings, and then click Save. Changing the DVD movie language To select DVD language settings for subtitles, audio track and menu: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 161
the language you want, click Save. 5 To return to the main settings window, press the Backspace key on the keyboard or press the Back button on the remote control, or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen. Changing DVD remote control options To change the DVD remote control - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 162
DVD: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click TV. 4 Click Audio. The TV Audio window opens. 5 Select the speaker and sound options. Select the speaker output and the channel mode, if applicable. Click Save - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 163
; however, the enhanced features are available only with Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. HD DVD and Blu-ray movies play only through the DVD Play BD/HD DVD software. CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD and Blu-ray playback functions. It is recommended that you close all other applications before and - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 164
be supported. As HD DVD and Blu-ray are new formats containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility, and/or performance DVD Play uses must be updated every seventeen months in order for it to play DVD titles. For more information about playing video clips, click the ? ( - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 165
(VCDs) To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive: 1 Insert the VCD into the CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 166
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only). Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience. Windows Media Center is optimized for widescreen and high-definition displays. With the new onscreen layout of your photos, music, and videos - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 168
menu to do so. See "Completing the setup wizard." NOTE: For more information about setting up the computer, refer to the setup instructions that came with the computer. Completing the setup wizard If you did not complete the Windows Media Center setup wizard steps the first time through, you - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 169
Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe to an Internet Service Provider to have an Internet connection. Optimize for some models. Set up your Music, Picture, and Video Libraries. Set up Windows Media Center to scan your Music, Picture, and Video folders for new - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 170
A Open the Windows Media Center Start menu. B Go back one screen. C Minimize the Windows Media Center window. D Resize the Windows Media video, radio, TV, and various media providers. Pictures + Videos - View digital pictures, play a slide show, or print photos. Watch home videos. See "Playing video - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 171
where you left off. NOTE: If your computer came with a rewritable DVD drive, the drive is able to read and record to DVD+/-R/-RW media. Listen to Internet radio stations. Access streaming music and video subscription services. Some music and video subscription services may not be available in all - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 172
DVD, or another hard disk drive, such as the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately). Use the Optimization setting to keep the computer running smoothly. Use Sleep mode to save power when the computer is not in use. Then, you can display the computer desktop instantly by - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 173
providers, where you can find various media offers and services. The Online Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services that are listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web sites - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 174
stop using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Windows Media Center menu bars become hidden. NOTE: You can use the resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. 164 Getting Started (features vary by model) - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 175
, it appears in an inset window in the lower-left corner. To switch from watching media in the inset window to watching it in full-screen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it, and then press the OK button - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 176
screen to select the other options. Icon Action Closes Windows Media Center. Logs off and ends your Windows Media Center session and switches users. Shuts down the computer. Restarts the computer. Puts the computer in a power change your Windows Media Center settings: 1 Press the Windows Media - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 177
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, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure the display - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 178
, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific computer model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site. Using Windows Media Center power settings When the computer is in Sleep mode, it appears off - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 179
enable you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files, and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 180
use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device in which you intend to play the disc. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files. For more compatibility information, see "Disc Features and - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 181
discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Audio tracks may not fit on the disc. If the recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 182
the screen saver. Creating audio CDs This section provides instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. To create an audio CD: 1 Insert a writable CD into the disc-burning drive. CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos, DVD players, and computers. CD - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 183
Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc. You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera. 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the CyberLink PowerDirector program by - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 184
Help icon in the program. Copying a disc using one disc drive If you have only one disc drive, CyberLink Power2Go stores an image file of the disc temporarily on the computer hard disk drive. Use these steps to copy a CD or DVD using one disc drive: 1 Insert the disc that you want to copy into the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 185
of CyberLink programs, and then click Power2Go. 4 Click the Data Disc icon. 5 Select disc type, and then click OK. 6 Locate files from the hard disk drive, and then click and drag them to the lower section of the window. 7 When you are done adding files, click the Burn icon in the toolbar. NOTE: For - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 186
CyberLink LabelPrint You may burn data, music, and videos to the disc before or after labeling the disc. See "Creating audio CDs" and "Creating data discs." To make a LightScribe label: 1 Place the disc into the disc drive with the top of the disc facing down. The top is the gold non-reflective - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 187
to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created. For more help using CyberLink LabelPrint, click the Help icon to open the Help information. Making a paper disc label The following section provides instructions for creating a paper label for the disc. To create a LightScribe label - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 188
7 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8 Under Step 3: Select the label's layout and background: a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available, and then click the Select button when you find the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 189
DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer by using the transfer cable that came with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 190
, printing, sharing, and protecting the digital images. . Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos. 3 Click picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 191
click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture library. 3 Select a folder folder to view. The selected picture opens in full-screen mode. 6 Press the Enter key on the keyboard on the keyboard, click Picture Details, click Settings, and then click Pictures to: Select a - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 192
keyboard or the Back button on the remote control to go to a previous screen. 7 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on you are back at the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures that you want - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 193
.wmf .png File type Joint Photographic Experts Group Tagged Image File Format Graphics Interchange Format Bitmap Windows MetaFile Portable Network Graphics Only supported image file types display in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center. Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 194
on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select a picture to edit. 4 click Save. The picture displays with the new settings. 9 Click Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file. Cropping pictures in Windows Media - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 195
or horizontal position. 8 After you select the settings that you want to fix, click Save. Once picture. 9 Click Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file. Rotating pictures If then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Pictures + Videos. 3 Select the picture you want to rotate. 4 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 196
(CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW) into the drive. 4 Click Data CD/DVD, and then click Next. NOTE: If you are using a writable disc that contains data, you must select Erase Disc to continue. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of the disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 197
makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In Pictures + Videos you can: Play videos that are stored anywhere on the hard disk drive. Create a CD or DVD of your video files. View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 198
files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if the computer has the correct software installed: File extension File type .avi Windows Video file (Audio Video Interleaved) .dvr-ms Digital Video Recording-Microsoft (TV file format) .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, Movie file .m1v, .mp2 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 199
(CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW) into the drive. 4 Select Video DVD, and then click Next. NOTE: If you are using a rewritable disc that contains data, you must select Erase Disc to continue. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of the disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 200
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are the following: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to the hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and still-image (picture) files from the computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to the - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 202
title and closing credits. 6 Make the movie: Automatically analyze the videos, pictures, music, movie style, and captions that you added to the project, and save the project to the computer hard disk drive before recording it to disc. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes to the movie before - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 203
Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs, muvee autoProducer, Home movies made easy!, and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer. 3 On the File menu, - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 204
muvee Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie to the computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the movie project." "Recording the movie project to disc." Make quick final changes to the movie before "Modifying the movie." saving it. 194 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 205
a tape in the camera. To capture live video to the hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer: 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on the computer. 2 Turn on the camera, and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Import - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 206
most interested in using in the movie project. To capture recorded video to the hard disk drive: 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on the computer. 2 Turn on the camera, and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Import - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 207
icon. 4 You can use the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or leave out of, the final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window opens - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 208
Adding pictures To add still-image picture files to the movie project: 1 Click the Add pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing still-image files for the movie: Add up to 50 picture files. Select - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 209
Adding music To add music files to the movie project as a soundtrack: 1 Click the Add music button in the Music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing music files for the movie: Add up to three music files. Select multiple music files by - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 210
change to the movie. To adjust the audio and video project settings for the movie: 1 Click the Personalize button. The Personalize window opens. 2 Click the Duration tab to set preferences for the length of the video production. Click one of the following settings: Fit to music: The produced version - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 211
window. Select the font, and then click OK. 8 When you are done adjusting the settings for the movie project, click OK. Or Click Cancel to undo any settings. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to the movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 212
, see "Adding videos." 5 Click the Full-screen preview button to view the movie in the full-screen mode. 6 Click the Audio mix button to have muvee autoProducer replace pictures or videos with other similar or contrasting ones. Alternatively, you can manually choose the replacement shots. To modify - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 213
segment. Click the Auto-replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. Click the Manually replace the selected segment button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 214
project, you are ready to save the movie as a file on the hard disk drive: 1 Click the muveeShare button. The Listed muvee Files window opens, with the movie (disc, e-mail, Web streaming, PC, or Mobile Device) by clicking one of the icons at the top of the window, and then select the settings. 7 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 215
delete the selected file. 4 Click the disc icon to create copies of all of the picture and video files that are used to create the disc. NOTE: For best disc quality, it is recommended that you not perform other computer tasks while the movie is being recorded to disc. Or To save the current settings - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 216
autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and still images in the movie project. It also includes support for DivX file types, so that you can import or create DivX-format movies. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 217
cursor 70 CompactFlash media 121 troubleshooting memory card reader 124 CompactFlash Type I 122 CompactFlash Type II 122 Composite video connector 4, 6 computer front-panel connectors 2 Help & Tools 40 setting up 1 transferring files 55 turning off 44 connecting devices 10 digital camera 8 digital - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 218
picture 119, 179 digital video camera connecting to a computer 8 recording videos 173, 195 troubleshooting 9 digital video camera capture 195 208 Getting Started (features vary by model) discs drive compatibility 115 erasing rewritable 170 features and compatibility 116 documentation, onscreen 39 - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 219
5 connecting wireless LAN device 14 setting up 13 using Local Area Network 12 LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 175 local area network (LAN) 12 M magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in-use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card, formatting - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 220
Guide rewritable discs, erasing 170 S Safety & Comfort Guide 48 safety warnings 48 scanner, connecting 10 scrolling with the mouse 68 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 121 setting up computer 1 settings for sound 166 general 166 Internet connections 166 remote control and remote sensor 91 Shared Video - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 221
to your new computer 55 troubleshooting remote sensor 91 turning off computer 44 U update, Windows Vista 53 updating, system 53 USB connector 4, 5 user accounts creating 49 V VCD 205 playing with Windows Media Player 155 video capture live 195 recorded video 195 video editing getting started - HP Pavilion Elite m9300 | Getting Started Guide - Page 222
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