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    Getting Started
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    The only warranties for 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 shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
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    Help 1 Finding Onscreen Guides 1 Finding Guides on the Web 1 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 2 Using the PC & Help Tools Folder 2 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 2 Getting messages 3 Turning off messages 3 Reactivating messages 4 Turning On Your Computer for the First
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    29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 Teletext access buttons 34 About the Remote Control 35 Troubleshooting the remote control 36 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 36 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning
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    Insertion Guide 62 Understanding the Activity Light 65 Formatting a Memory Card 65 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 66 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 67 Connecting the Drive 68 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 68 Connecting the Drive to a Computer
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    ...89 Using Music with Windows Media Center 90 Using the music library 91 Adding Music to music library 91 Adding music files from your hard disk drive 91 Adding music files from a CD 92 Deleting music files from the music library 93 Using supported music file types 93 Playing Music Files
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    Changing the DVD Movie Language 113 Changing DVD Remote Control Options 114 Changing DVD Closed Captioning 115 Changing DVD Audio Settings 116 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 116 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 117 Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 117 Creating Audio and Data
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    Media Center 136 Playing Videos in Windows Media Center 136 Playing digital videos 137 Using supported video file types 137 Transferring and Recording Video Files 138 Recording analog and digital video files 138 Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 138 Creating Movies
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    manually without using the guide 166 Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space 167 Watching TV programs stored on the HP Media Drive 168 About recording TV to the HP Media Drive 168 Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 169 Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive
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    x Getting Started
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    guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number
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    offers for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq
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    the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections
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    receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings, and
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    the computer or user account User password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus program) Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista™ updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings
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    passwords, type passwords into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents. It
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    To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, updates and install them onto your computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to Microsoft Windows
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    computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Hewlett-Packard or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do not want to set up an Internet connection at this time, you can do so later by manually
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    normal startup routine when you wake it again. The next time you use the computer, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the computer into sleep mode are available. Your computer can receive faxes, if you set it to do so. Your computer can retrieve e-mail messages and
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    button on the front of the computer. Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off
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    automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance. 4 Click Power Options. 5 Click Change when the
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    for specific information on your connection. Refer to the "Setting Up Your Computer" of the Start Here guide to instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by using Easy Internet Services. a Click the Windows
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    , the time required for download is minimal. To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Updates. 5 Click Change Settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Automatic (recommended) - This is the default
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    New Computer User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of your computer. For example, you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change
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    Control Panel. c Click System and Maintenance. d Click Backup and Restore Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings. f In the System Property Window, on the System Protection tab, click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings
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    health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for you computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows Start
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    18 Getting Started
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    keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your
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    Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to
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    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 : Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit, numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock When lit, alphanumeric keys are locked
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    buttons Icon Feature Sleep User Description Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. ? Or Or Or Information Pictures (Photos) Music Video Internet Opens Help and Support Center. Opens imaging software
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    to open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured
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    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 Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast-
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    simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see this
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    26 Getting Started
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    Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses button on the mouse to wake it. (Moving the wireless mouse does not wake it.) Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top: Click the left mouse
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    point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. 28 Getting Started
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    Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area, use the
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    30 Getting Started
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    all Windows Media Center windows. Control the video display. Place the computer in and out of sleep mode. Shut down or restart the computer. Log off from Windows Media Center or switch users. Access Teletext menus while watching live TV. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or
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    11 Start - Opens the Windows Media Center main 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
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    sleep mode if Windows Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Windows Media Center before you manually place the computer in sleep mode. NOTE: If the computer model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons are inactive. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 33
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    is available through your TV and the Windows Media Center remote control. Although the following information should describe the operation of Teletext for most TV sets, functions vary between manufacturers and models. For specific information about your particular TV model, see the documentation
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    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 the remote control at a maximum distance
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    Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but not when changing channels, you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the cable set-top box or satellite
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    mark icon) on your keyboard (select models only). Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen. It
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    can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. The
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    click Delete. Using the Control Panel The Control Panel is where you can 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
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    to the left or right to change the width. Drag the border up or down to change the height. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears in a window when the information does not fit on one screen. Clicking and dragging a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up and down. Clicking and dragging a horizontal
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    , such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type a word or question; what you type automatically appears in the Search box. As you type,
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    list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view. Adjust the type of content people can view with and without your permission. Once you set up restricted rating levels in Content Advisor, users can view Web sites and other pages that you have specified under the rating setup. However
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    Security again. 2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions if prompted. For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software, you can click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type virus into the Search Help box. Changing the
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    from your ISP: your e-mail address, user name, password, the names of your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers, and perhaps some other details. The first time you start Windows Mail, make sure the computer is connected to the Internet, and follow the wizard to set up your account. 1 Click the
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    computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality specific the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP, and then click HP
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    select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) Play video files. Capture video files. Edit video files. Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer. NOTE: This software is included with the Personal Media Drive only. Introducing Your Computer
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    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 Security and PC Help tools. Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web
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    files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to output devices, such as a printer. Organizing Files with Folders In Windows Vista, folders enable you to organize the files on your computer. Like paper folders within a filing
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    Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore. 2 Navigate to the location where you want the new folder. 3 Click Organize and then New folder. 4 Type a name for the folder, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Moving
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    taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore. 2 Find the folder you want to search. Search looks in the current folder and all subfolders. 3 Click into the search box at the top of the window and begin to type. The Search box filters
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    Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the file you want to retrieve, and click to select it. 3 Click Restore this item. The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click
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    and using the printer, refer to the user manual that came with your printer. Printers receive instructions from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with
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    54 Getting Started
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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to do different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW Read data from CDs • • Play music CDs
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    nonstandard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On some computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of
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    you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc. Writing speed rates for
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    1 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. NOTE: The
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    Reference Table Optical drive can: CD-ROM Read CDs, CD-Rs, Yes and CD-RWs Read DVDs No Read games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No DVD-ROM DVD-RAM Yes Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    read from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more
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    or to the media. Or If the Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject, check that the activity light
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    Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) memory card Insert the media Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Facing up Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memory Card* MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up Facing up
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    IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media Facing up (gold connector fingers down) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) G (lower) G (lower) G (lower) NOTE: Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the
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    2 Click the Windows Start 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
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    as a taskbar icon next to the time. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Doing so disconnects the drive. If this happens, restart the computer. Do not insert or remove memory cards when the activity light is blinking. Doing so may cause data loss, or it may permanently damage
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    , digital video camcorders, and MP3 players. Quickly transfer files between PCs. Play media files. Back up your files. Perform system backups for added data security. For more information about using your HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center, refer to the documentation on the HP Support Web
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    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
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    light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power/drive activity LED indicator HP Personal Media Drive (A, B, C) HP Pocket Media Drive (D) Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you
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    Select Manage. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. HP recommends renaming a drive if you have more than one external hard disk drive. You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when
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    as photos, music, or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to your computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer. 4 Select your files and
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    it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass
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    the computer. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and
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    's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account, and then click the account you want to change. 4 Click Change the account type, select the account type you want, and then
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    play movies, listen to music, and view photos with a single remote control (select models only). Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience. Windows Media Center is optimized for wide-screen and high-definition
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    specific windows in Windows Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control. Easily back up your media files to CD, 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 your computer
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    it. Windows Media Center supports multiple TV tuners, so you can record and watch TV on different channels simultaneously. Multiple tuners can give you a varied and flexible home entertainment system. Record TV with ease by using the Television (Electronic) Program Guide (Internet service required
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    you quickly identify the specific images or folders you videos, Windows Media Center delivers a rich viewing experience with a high-quality digital sound system. Sit back and enjoy the show. Setting Up Windows Media Center The first time you start Windows Media Center on your computer, a Windows
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    click the back arrow at the top of the window to go to a previous window. 4 Click the Windows Media Center Start icon at the top of the Windows Media Center window to return to the Windows Media Center Start menu. Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote control You can use either
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    and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. Navigating Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse. In the
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    To select items in Windows Media Center, use the arrow keys on the keyboard (with Numbers Lock off) or use the arrow buttons on the remote control, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard or press the OK button on the remote control to enter your selection. If you have media playing, such
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    your remote control or your keyboard to scroll to the right or left of the screen to select the other options. Icon Action Close Windows Media Center. Log off and end your Windows Media Center session and switch users. Shut down the computer. Restart the computer. Put the computer in a power
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    any button on the remote control. See the following procedure. To change your computer power settings: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. 4 Select the Balanced, Power saver, or High performance
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    tell Windows Media Center to scan other folders or stop scanning a folder. Configure TV tuner, TV signal source, and TV Program Guide. You need to provide information about your TV signal source and your TV signal equipment (set-top box, cable, and so on). This step makes sure your computer receives
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    Channel Up/Down. Windows Media Center Start menu items TV + Movies - Watch, record, and play back TV shows. See "Watching TV." Play DVD - See "Using DVDs in Windows Media Center." Online Media - Access to various photo, video, TV and other media providers. Pictures + Videos - View digital pictures
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    updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web sites. Changing Windows Media Center Settings In the Windows Media Center Settings window, you can change settings
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    opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you determine. TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed captioning (not all channels support closed captioning). You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage
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    88 Getting Started
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    describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and
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    Media Center or the Windows Media Player. Select and edit a personalized list of songs in the playlist from the music library. Delete songs from a music library or a queue list. Burn your favorite songs to CDs. Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. Listen to Internet
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    menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click Library Setup. 4 Select Add
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    Center music library: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Music. 3 Select music library. 4 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 5 Select Albums. 6 Select the
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    curser is on the song to select Delete. Using supported music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in Music. Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information about supported file types. File extension File type .cda CD audio file .au, .snd Audio file .aif
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    Windows Media Center, select Music and click on music library, you will find a few music albums and tracks listed in your Windows Media Center and Windows into other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player music library for
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    beginning of the song, always, or never. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 1 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click Music. 2 Click Visualizations or
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    album in Music 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 5 Click Albums. 6 Select the album
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    that you can access in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. 1 From the Music window: Select music library then the queue. 2 Use the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard to click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of your screen to go back. 3
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    , find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Windows Media Center, press Start on the remote control, or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen. 4 To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard, or click on the
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    You can search for music files if you cannot locate them. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 1 Click Music, and then select search. 2 To search, enter letters by
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    the selection to select a song. 4 Select Add To Queue to add the music to the list of music in the queue. 5 Go back to the Windows Media Center. Press Start on the remote control, or click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of your screen to go back to
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    Save. NOTE: If your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center. Copying Music Files Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media
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    the Review & Edit List to select more songs from different menus. You can also change the name of the CD by clicking Change Name, and clear all selections by clicking Clear All in this window. 9 Click Burn CD. 10 Click Yes. 11 Click OK. 12 Follow the onscreen instructions. IMPORTANT: HP supports the
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    you can play, listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click radio. 2 Click presets to preset Click the right mouse button to view list and to go to the settings menu. 5 Click the right mouse button for the icons to appear to go to
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    Listening to FM Radio If your HP computer is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM Tuner In), Windows Media Center can play FM radio. The Radio window in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by using your remote control or the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio
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    To listen to the FM radio stations you will need to set the TV signal. NOTE: You must set up the TV signal before you can play your FM radio stations. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then
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    . NOTE: You must go through the TV tuner setup wizard before you can play your radio stations. 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the connector labeled FM Antenna In, on the back of the HP computer. 2 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click
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    . 7 Type in the name of the radio station and click Save. 8 You can Edit a preset station by clicking edit preset. 9 Use the playback controls on the remote control, left off. 10 Click the left arrow on the top left of your screen to return to the previous window. 11 Click < presets > to view all of
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    by clicking on < presets >. All of your preset FM radio stations will be listed. 2 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fastforward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30
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    Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music, and then click more music. 3 Click Music & Radio. A few online radio stations will be listed. You can subscribe to any of the
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    Info, and Settings. Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time The FM radio signal and My TV input signal share a single tuner card. This means that you are unable to watch or record TV and listen to FM radio at the same time unless you have two TV tuners. When Windows Media Center is
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    computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come with their own (built-in) player that must be used. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. The Windows Media Player window
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    will not be able to use the remote control. Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive remote
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    , click Save, and then press OK on the remote control or the Enter key on the keyboard. 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 your screen. Playing CDs, DVDs
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    Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings window, click DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, click Remote Control Options. 5 After making
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    Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings window, click DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, click Closed Captioning. 5 After making
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    the Tasks menu, click Settings. 3 Click TV. 4 Click Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD
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    controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player To play Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into the DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player, and
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    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
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    , DVD players, and computers) or CD-RWs (which play only in some stereos, DVD players, and computers). The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    . If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click Audio CD. 5 Click Add Music, and add audio files from the computer hard disk drive
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    use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). 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
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    to your video. 7 Watch a preview of your video in the Preview area. 8 When ready to create the video disc, click drives: 1 Insert a writable CD or DVD into a disc-burning drive. 2 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the other disc drive. 3 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows
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    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 you wish to copy into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click
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    Click Slideshow. The Slideshow Assistant window opens. 5 In the Add Content area, click Add Photos and add picture files from the computer hard disk drive. 6 If desired, click Add enabled disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo. Labeling software that supports LightScribe.
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    of Background to view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive and click Open. 6 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label, click Print
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    of Background to view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive, and click Open. 5 When you are ready to create the label, click Print. 6 Select
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    a digital photo camera to the computer, set the camera's USB setting to disk drive instead of digital camera. Windows Vista detects your external device and displays a message asking if you want to view your images. You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and
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    Center Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos. 3 Select picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on
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    Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos information) button on your remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, select Settings, and then Pictures, to
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    the Play button, or press the Play button on the remote control. 4 Press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back to the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures you
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    , .tiff .gif Tagged Image File Format Graphics Interchange Format .bmp Bitmap .wmf Windows MetaFile .png Portable Network Graphics Only supported image file types are displayed in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center. Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show. NOTE: If the
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    picture file. Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 3 Select
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    . 2 Select Pictures + Videos. 3 Select the picture you want to rotate. 4 Right-click the picture, or press the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Rotate. Rotation occurs in 90° increments. Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center NOTE: You must set up your printer
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    remote control, and then select Next. Use the Backspace key on the keyboard or the Clear button on the remote Videos you can: Play videos that are stored anywhere on your hard disk drive. Create a CD or DVD of your video files. View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset window in Windows
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    arrow buttons to select the inset window and then pressing OK on the remote control or Enter on the keyboard. Using supported video file types You can view the following types of video files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if your computer has the correct software installed
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    on the taskbar and then click Help and Support. 2 Type in search words such as recording video. Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then
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    video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. You can use the following video and still-image file types
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    opening titles and closing credits. 6 Make the movie: Automatically analyze the videos, pictures, music, movie style, and captions that you added to your project, and save your project to your computer hard disk drive before recording to disc. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving
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    Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for your movie. "Changing the settings." Open the muvee Title and Credits window to movie automatically. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to
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    space available on your computer hard disk drive. Capturing video can use a large amount of disk space. The amount of free disk space displays in the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video. Capturing live video from a DV camera Capturing live video in camera mode
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    interested in using in your movie project. To capture (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get
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    pictures To add still-image files to your movie production: 1 Click the Add Pictures button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing still-image files for your movie: Add up to 50 still image picture files. Select
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    to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion. Adding music To add music files to your movie production as a soundtrack: 1 Click the Add Music button in the Music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to
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    and the length of your video production. Click one of the following duration settings: Fit to music. The produced version may reuse or drop some video and pictures. Best fit for videos and pictures. The produced version may repeat or trim music. User Defined. Select the duration in minutes
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    Title and Credits window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: a Select a title effect in the drop-down list. b In the Enter your title here box, type the text that OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project,
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    the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window. See "Adding videos" for more information about using magicMoments. Modifying the video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. Click the Manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video
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    mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket computer 7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type, as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the
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    DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the disc capacity, disc capacity used, and available disc space. 11 If you wish to create more than one disc by using the same muvee file, use these steps: a Click Options and then Number of copies
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    support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help. 2 Click Check for updates
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    service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV programs or a whole series to your hard disk drive or an HP Media Drive (select models only). movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews
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    feature is available for some countries/regions. Watching TV Before you can watch TV by using Windows Media Center, make sure: The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the Start Here guide and the Getting Started guide for more information. You have completed the
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    , such as channel number and station, title and time period of program, actual time, and a brief summary of the program and TV rating, if available. Record a program Record a program series Access to the Media Center Settings windows. 4 Press the media buttons on the remote control, such as
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    review a live TV program for up to 60 minutes. To replay a program longer than the allotted 60 minutes, you must select to record the program. You can return to the live broadcast by pressing the Live TV button on the remote control. When you change the channel, Windows Guide. To play a recorded TV
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    can access more information about a program and access TV settings. CH/PG To move to the next channel or page in the guide, press the CH/PG (+) or (-) button. Guide To open the Television Program Guide, press the Guide button. While in the guide window, press the i (More information) button, and
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    . You can still record TV programs without a guide; see "Recording programs manually without using the guide". If you have already completed the setup wizard, but want to change your settings or scan for TV channels again: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with
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    Check back periodically to see if guide data has been provided. WARNING: Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and Windows Media Center is properly set up before you try to change the guide settings. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all
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    , your computer is always connected. The guide is downloaded at a specified time every few days. The download interval varies, depending on the Internet service provider. Or Manual download: Connect to the Internet, and then manually download the guide in Windows Media Center TV Settings menu
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    to receive the correct guide 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide, and Set Up Guide Listings. 3 Click Next. 4 Select
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    channel numbers that are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide
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    to go back to the channel numbers automatically assigned by Windows Media Center, select Restore Default, and then select Yes. Searching for TV Programs To find a TV program, you can enter a title or keyword or select a category in your guide by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse
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    Television Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in TV + Movies menu. You can record two programs at the same time if your computer has two TV tuners that have the same type of TV signal input (select models only). WARNING: If you turn off your computer, Windows Media Center will not
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    about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive, see "About recording TV to the HP Media Drive" Recording TV by using the guide To record a current or future program or series by using the Television Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the
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    programs manually without using the guide You do not need to use the Television Program Guide to record TV. You can record a TV program by pressing the Record button on the remote control while watching live TV, or you can select a specific date, channel, and recording time period in Windows Media
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    window, press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard. Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space The space available for recording TV programs depends on the size of your hard disk drive, the percentage of hard disk drive space allocated to recorded TV
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    a few seconds after you open Media Center. About recording TV to the HP Media Drive Your computer is set up to record TV programs to your local hard disk drive when you use Windows Media Center. It is possible to change the recording path to an HP Media Drive, but several errors can occur if the
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    local hard disk drive, and then restart the computer before disconnecting the HP Media Drive. Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 1 Change the recording path to the HP Media Drive. See "Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive." 2 Open Windows Media Center. 3 Record TV programs
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    select (+) to select the HP Media Drive. You can also set the disk allocation and recording quality settings in this window. NOTE: HP recommends that you: Record TV programs directly to your local hard disk drive and then transfer your recorded programs to the HP Media Drive, if you so desire. Know
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    to DVD or CD You can record TV programs to DVD or CD in Windows Media Center to create a backup copy or to save space on your hard disk drive by using the following procedure. These discs can be played from an HP computer and from some set-top DVD players. NOTE: TV programs that have been encrypted
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    recording CDs and DVDs, refer to information on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click
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    To find and play your recorded TV programs from your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. 2 Double-click the Local Disk. 3 Click Users, Public, and then Recorded TV. 4 Double-click your recorded TV program. Windows Media Center opens and begins
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    174 Getting Started
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    28 B batteries installing in remote control 36 type for remote control 36 burning audio and data disc 120-125 CDs, DVDs 119-123 buttons media control or playback 24 Off, See turning off PC 10 remote control 32 buttons, keyboard customizing 25 C card reader, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs
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    Preset Radio Stations 107, 108 Radio Online 109 radio tuner input 104 TV Signal 105 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 68 HP Personal Media Drive 67 activity and power lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting
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    images clockwise 145 selecting style 145 setting the duration of video 146 upgrading 151 using the magicMoments feature 144 N Norton Internet Security configuring 44 registering 44 O Off button, See turning off PC 10 optical drive quick reference 59 Optimization setting 76, 87 P panning with the
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    156 using digital video recorder while watching 156 using the remote control 156 watching 154 watching TV programs 155 TV + Movies 153 tweak muvee 148 U update, Windows Vista 14 updates from Compaq Connections, using 2 updates from HP Connections, using 2 updating, system 14 user accounts creating
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    Media Center play videos 136 playing videos 136 viewing your pictures 131 what you can do in TV + Movies 153 Windows Media Player play DVDs 116 play music CDs 111 playing video CDs 117 setting as default player 93 types of files 93 Windows Movie Maker, features 48 Windows Vista update 14 working in
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