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services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 3
1 Using a video game console 1 Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC 2 Finding Guides on Your PC and on the Web 2 Onscreen guides 2 Online guides 2 Using the PC with Safety and Comfort 3 Using PC Help & Tools 3 Connecting to the Internet 3 Connecting to the Internet - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 4
Guide 72 Troubleshooting the memory card reader 74 Safely Remove Hardware Utility 74 Using Your Storage or Docking Bay 75 Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards 75 Installing an HP camera docking station 75 Connecting the Wireless LAN 78 Index 79 iv HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 5
your new HP Media Center PC. You may want to browse some of the other documentation that came with your HP Media Center PC. 1 Read the "Safety Information" section in the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. 2 Identify the items included with your HP Media Center PC. 3 Follow the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 6
w Please read the "Safety Information" section in the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 7
existing accounts, follow the instructions provided by the ISP. Connecting to the Internet requirements ■ A PC. ■ A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. ■ Internet service with an ISP - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 8
Services. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service. 5 Connect to the Internet. You must connect through the ISP to connect to the Internet. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop click Help and Support. 4 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 9
and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view the messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under information for your PC model. If you have turned off the Updates - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 10
1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP. Updates from HP displays. 5 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service. The service is turned off until you reactivate it. 6 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 11
, you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access. Follow the simple steps in this section when setting up your PC to create user accounts. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in Windows XP and explains how to change account types - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 12
by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. ■ For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program. 8 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 13
program manufacturer. If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. See the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide that came with your PC for information about System Recovery, Application Recovery and System Restore. System Restore is a software that creates - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 14
service information for help if you need it. Getting Help If you need more information about using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to the Media Center online Help or Help and Support in the Start menu. For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with the PC - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 15
the connectors on the back or the front of the PC. HP Media Center PC Front Connectors Connector S-video Icon/label S-Video 2 Description use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the PC, to record audio only. (Select models only.) Secondary - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 16
. Keyboard connector to connect a keyboard. Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel printer. (Select models only) 12 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 17
Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. OUT IN OUT IN Center Audio Line Out (green) to connect front speakers. Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. The Audio Line In connector also functions as rear Line Out - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 18
this Audio In connector which is connected to the motherboard. Some PC models include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the PC. (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). 14 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 19
PC The following instructions only apply to digital cameras. See the documentation that came with your digital camera or your digital video camera. To connect a digital camera or a digital video camera: If the PC (IEEE 1394) connector on your HP Media Center PC. 3 A Found New Hardware message - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 20
Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your HP Media Center PC by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. You can connect digital assistant) or handheld computer to the PC. See the documentation that came with your device. 16 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 21
cables to connect to following: ■ Video out from the HP Media Center PC to the TV ■ TV signal source video in to the HP Media Center PC ■ Audio out from the HP Media Center PC to the TV ■ TV signal source audio in to the HP Media Center PC n Location and number of connectors may vary by model - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 22
model. For example, you may want to use an S-video cable to connect the TV Out on the PC to your TV, if your TV has an S-video input connector. RCA red and white ends. Used for TV signal source Audio In and Audio Out connectors to TV. 18 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 23
TV cable into the TV/Cable Ant connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to tighten it. Or Plug a cable into ) connector on the back of the PC, if you are using a set-top box with S-video or composite video output. Refer to "HP Media Center PC Front Connectors" on page 11. You - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 24
Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) The HP Media Center PC records television and allows you to control the television channels. The HP Media Center PC supports two tuner configurations: n The Television Program Guide is not available in all countries/regions. TV Tuner Single-tuner TV - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 25
sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. 1 If you have a cable TV set the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC. 4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 26
VCR and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Existing setup A B C D Add the PC with a splitter A B C G H H C C J D E C F 22 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide E C A Wall F B Cable outlet C Coaxial cable D VCR In E VCR Out F TV In G Splitter In H Splitter - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 27
other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Be sure to connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) and change the channel on the box. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on page 21. Existing setup A Add the PC with a splitter A B C D B C M D E C F E C N J K K C F C L G C - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 28
satellite box. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-video In connector on the back of the PC. Or 3 When using a composite video or S-video cable, you must also plug audio cables (not provided to the S-video In connector on the back of the PC. . 24 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 29
/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of PC L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal 25 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 30
on) to the PC (select models only). You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 31
provided) from the S-video In jack on the TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the PC (select models only). A B 4 If your TV has a composite video input jack and your PC has a composite video output jack, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In jack on the TV and - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 32
wizard, and then either close or minimize Media Center. 6 Right-click a free area of the Windows desktop, and choose Properties. 7 Click the Center graphics card, see "Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card" on page 30. 28 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 33
5 Click Apply, and then click OK. 6 Click OK again to close the window. Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card 1 Follow the "Using the Media Center Setup . Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display" on page 28. 2 Click the ATI Displays tab. 3 Click the TV button (the small bar above - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 34
that apply to your PC: ■ If you see the GeForce tab, see "Viewing the PC image on the TV using the GeForce graphics card" on page 31. ■ If you see the ATI Displays tab, see "Viewing the PC image on the TV using the ATI graphics card" on page 31. 30 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 35
each display icon is a button and a status indicator. A red corner indicates an inactive display; a green corner indicates an active display. 2 To view the PC image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, click the upper-left corner of the TV icon so that it is green. Click Apply. 3 When the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 36
it reverts to the previous setting. 7 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. 32 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 37
disable the TV option to view your PC image on the original display: 1 Right-click an empty area of the screen, and . choose ATI Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button. 3 Click Displays Manager button. The Desktop and Display Setup window appears. 4 Right-click - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 38
Changing Your Display Using Windows XP 1 Right-click a free area of the Windows desktop, and choose Properties. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Select the display you want to view by . 4 Select your display settings, and then click Apply to save your changes. 34 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 39
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options HP Media Center PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your PC for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 40
an eight-speaker system (7.1). A Line C/Sub (gold) for center/subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. B Line Rear (black) for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. C Line Out (lime green) for front speakers. OUT 36 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 41
audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). Speaker Configurations You may set up your HP Media Center PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 8/7.1 Speaker system None, muted. Left speaker, right speaker. Left speaker, right - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 42
) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. 38 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 43
Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 44
rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: IN 1 Turn off the PC. 2 . Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: OUT IN 40 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 45
Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 . Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 46
the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your PC. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your PC. 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your PC. 42 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 47
54. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: n Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System You can connect your HP Media Center PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 48
RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/ amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo may be different. IN OUT A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 44 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 49
requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. A B C IN OUT This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. n A: PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B: Y adapter cables C: Receiver/amplifier D: Subwoofer E: Enter speaker F: Front speakers (left - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 50
your PC model: ■ Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 48. ■ Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 50. ■ Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card" on page 53. 46 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 51
the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: ■ Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 48. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. ■ Audio - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 52
configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with one of five control screens. 48 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 53
Speaker Test tab. Follow the instructions. 9 Configure audio output for the Media Center. See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 59. 10 Configure . 3 Connect the digital audio output connector on the back of your PC to your home audio system's digital audio input. 4 Select your stereo - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 54
- selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the digital audio connectors on the PC. ■ Audio Wizard - opens a window that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC. To close the window without enabling the wizard, click OK. 50 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 55
help you connect front-panel audio. To use the Audio Wizard: 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose Control Panel. 4 Click Sounds, Wizard. A window opens that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC. 7 Place a check in the Enable jack detection check box to enable the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 56
the Audio Wizard enabled, both the microphone connector and the headphones connector on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function. These two connectors are universal audio jacks. close to the speakers, feedback can occur. 52 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 57
speakers. 7 Adjust the speaker volume settings on the PC. Click the Calibrate button. The wizard starts. Follow the wizard's basic instructions. 8 Close the window. 9 Configure audio output for the Media Center. See "Configuring Audio for Media Center" on page 59. 10 Configure audio output for the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 58
Manager. 2 Click Audio Wizard. A window opens, displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC. 3 Click the Digital Audio button. Select Digital output off (you can also select Digital-in to near the top of the window to see that control screen. 54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 59
button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings configuration (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring sound - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 60
the window. Retasking front panel audio connectors The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar; Control Panel, Sounds, Speech to hear two audio sources on separate speakers. 56 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 61
, or directly connected to, the PC, audio files may reside on: Hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as: ■ Windows Media Player ■ WinDVD ■ Other installed media player software n Digital Audio In - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 62
sound on the rear stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 speakers. 9 At the Mixer tab, select Realtek HD Audio front output to enable audio conversation with your teammates. 58 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 63
dialog box opens. b Check the Output Mic In/Line In to front panel check box in the dialog box, and select OK. Configuring Audio for Media Center Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 64
PC. Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones For select models with the 2.1 speaker system, look for the headphones connector on the right side of the main speaker. When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted. 60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 65
the Volume icon on the taskbar, and increase the volume. ■ Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. ■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 61 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 66
PC. 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 sound card software" on page 63 to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. 62 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 67
to configure multi-channel audio output for PCs: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. configuration from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you want to enable digital media software program. The procedure is different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 68
Mode Optimizes the sound card for advanced recording functions. Available features: ■ Recording from several audio sources ■ Applying studio quality effects ■ Mixer settings ■ Equalizer settings 64 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 69
information on configuring and using the sound card: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. 3 Click Online Manual. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 65 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 70
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buttons Icon Feature Standby ? Information Internet Search E-mail hp Club HP Club Description or function Puts PC into or out of power-saving mode. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens your Internet browser. Can be reconfigured to open - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 72
. n The Volume knob can continue to be turned, even after maximum sound has been reached. Media control or playback buttons Icon + Label Eject 1 and Eject 2 Rec Stop Play/Pause Prev Next 9 for each button you want to customize. 10 Click OK to finish. 68 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 73
light should appear on the remote sensor. If the light appears, then the problem is probably in the Media Center software. Close Media Center, restart the PC, and then open Media Center again. ■ If the remote control works in Media Center but not when changing channels, you need to reconfigure the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 74
the card slots and use each media independently. Place only one piece of media in a slot at one time. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. When you insert media, the display label may change to the title of the media, if the title is present. 70 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 75
the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into PC. w Do not try to remove media when the inuse light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. n Media must be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Memory Insertion Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 76
Memory Insertion Guide A B D C E A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot n Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with your HP Media Center PC. Card CompactFlash Type 1 media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 77
) MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +)* MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC Mobile)* Memory Stick (MS) memory card Insert the media Facing up Facing up Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) memory card* Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Duo) memory card* Facing up SmartMedia - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 78
. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try will need to restart the PC for it to recognize the memory card reader. 74 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 79
press down the CD storage lid and slide it open. Installing an HP camera docking station Some HP Media Center PCs include a camera docking bay. This bay is designed to hold an HP camera docking station and some HP digital cameras. The following items are optional and can be purchased separately - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 80
comes with the digital camera. 4 . Thread the cables (C) that came with your camera docking station through the cable tunnel, starting from the back of the PC and threading them to the front of the PC. Pull cables to the center. B A DC IN C 76 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 81
IN L TV . 6 Place the correct camera docking station lid (D) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. E 7 Place the HP digital camera (E) into the camera docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station. D Using the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 82
module to increase the range and sensitivity of the radio. 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the PC. 2 You may want to move the end of the antenna away from the PC to improve your signal reception. 78 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 83
in remote control 69 type for remote control 69 buttons media control or playback 68 C cables connecting PC to TV 26 included 17 TV 17 camera docking station 70 digital video camera connecting to PC 15, 43 recording videos 15, 43 troubleshooting 15 drives memory card reader 70 DVI-I or DVI-D cable - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 84
keys 67 using 67 keyboard buttons access 67 configuring 68 media playback 68 special 67 80 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide L LAN antenna 78 M Media Center opening with remote control 69 memory card reader in-use light 71 troubleshooting 74 using 70, 71 memory card, formatting 71 microphone - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 85
(RSI) 3 S Safely Remove Hardware utility 74 Safety & Comfort Guide 3 safety information 2 safety warnings 3 scanner, connecting 16 screen stereo connecting to the PC 43 S-video cable 17 S-video In connector 11, 13 T transferring information to your new PC 9 troubleshooting remote sensor 70 TV - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 86
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