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    Getting Started
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    Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    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 Computer 12 Connecting to the Internet 13 Signing Up for Software Updates 14 Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer 15 Creating
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    Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About Software 37 Using the Desktop 37 Removing desktop icons 38 Retrieving desktop icons 38 Using the Windows Start Button
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    Windows Disc Features and Compatibility Table 58 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 59 Using the Memory Card Reader 61 Media 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
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    Windows Media Center menu bars 80 Navigating Windows Media Center 80 Windows Media Center control menu 82 Using Windows Media Center Power Settings 83 Completing the setup wizard steps 83 Windows Media Center Start Menu 85 Windows the music library 93 Using supported music file types 93
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    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 Discs 119 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 120 Working with Audio CDs 120 Audio CD
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    132 Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center 133 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center 133 Fixing red eye or contrast 133 Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center project 149 Recording the movie project to disc 150 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 151 viii Getting Started
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    Guide 158 Using Windows Media Center without the guide 158 Television Program Guide errors 159 Viewing the Television Program Guide 159 Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide 160 Manually downloading the guide programs 170 Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media
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    x Getting Started
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    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 of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then
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    models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then
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    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 window opens. 5 Click Choose preferences, and then
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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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    your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: 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
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    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, and other system identification information Ongoing or future
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    the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar
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    or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you 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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    Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP 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 starting Easy Internet Services. See
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    computer, only you or your administrator can log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Lock button. Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power state. The monitor is blank, as if it is turned off. By using sleep
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    To put the computer into sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard, if it is present. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Power button. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 3 Click Sleep.
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    number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance. 4 Click Power Options. 5 Click Change when the computer sleeps. 6 For sleep or away modes
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    it up now by using Easy Internet Services. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click All Programs. c Click Easy Internet Services. d Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service. NOTE: Easy Internet Services provides a list of ISPs; however, you may
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    even monthly, 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
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    , change passwords, change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not allowed to change other user settings computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: Choose a password that is easy for you
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    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 help, check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software
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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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    Using the Keyboard Your computer may include a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a
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    Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to
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    Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric
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    connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons User Description Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 Music Video Internet Opens Help and Support Center. Opens imaging software program.
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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-forwards media.
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    press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see
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    26 Getting Started
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    Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to move. Use the 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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    then OK. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the
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    in and out of sleep mode. Shut down or restart the computer. Log off from Windows Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center. Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Turn on
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    of a power-reduced sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization - Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of your music tracks. 3 Music - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide
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    the night and do not want to be disturbed. The computer does not automatically go into 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
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    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 of 8 meters (26 feet
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    Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: Make sure appears, then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but
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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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    Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program
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    copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste. If you use Add in All Programs may not be removed. To remove a shortcut: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click the folder. 4
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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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    with each other through telephone lines, digital services, or cable lines. Each Internet computer and groups have created millions of Web sites in support of their activities. A Web site consists of (for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site.
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific Explorer to search the Internet. To begin a search: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type a word or question; what you
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    unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not window appears, select the always allow viewing enable Content Advisor: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 updates. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online. HP
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    Norton Internet 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
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    Mail. To add an account in Windows Mail: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Windows Mail. 4 Click Tools, and then click Accounts. 5 Click Add, e-mail Account, and then click Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account. Using the e-mail
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    files. The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use the is supported.) Use the Zoom and Pan features. Create viewing bookmarks. HP Photosmart program, click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. Real
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    Roxio Creator (select models only) Roxio MyDVD (select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files. or DVDs from files on your computer. Copy video files. Verify that the disc has been created without errors. Record movie files to create VCDs and DVDs
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    Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health
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    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 view enables you to quickly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on your computer. It also contains links to common tasks for
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    Paste. NOTE: You can also move files by dragging them into a new location. (You can have two or more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into another folder. Release the
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    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 according to what you type. It displays files if your term matches the file name, tags, or
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    Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the dragging them into a new location. Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the
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    for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print text and graphics from most software programs and Web sites if you have a printer connected to your computer, and
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    have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW Read data from CDs • • Play music CDs • • Read DVDs Record (burn) data or • music to discs Play DVD movies Record (burn) DVD movies DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R • • • • • • • • • • The combination (combo) drive is available on select models only. It
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    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 the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from its case
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    DVDs that 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
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    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 Roxio Creator recording programs
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    Read CDs, CD-Rs, Yes and CD-RWs Read DVDs No Read data on a CD Yes Play music Yes Record data or No music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies No Record DVD No movies Play games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes
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    display label may change to the title of the media, if the title is present. When you insert media, the Safely Remove Hardware window may appear. If it opens, or if you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. CAUTION: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware
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    files from or to the media. Or If the Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then the activity light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light B Upper-left
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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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    2-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert the media 2-slot reader location Facing up (gold
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    position. 1 Format your memory card in your digital camera. Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. 3 In the
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    Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems the memory card is one of the supported types: CompactFlash Type I and II, memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window. Doing so disconnects the drive.
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    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 site at: http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media
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    using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay is in sleep mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the computer with the HP Media Drive inserted in the bay
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    a computer without a drive bay, the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate power supply in addition to a USB 2.0 connection. The HP Pocket Media Drive does not require a separate power supply because power is supplied through the USB 2.0 connection. NOTE: The HP Personal Media Drive comes with
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    systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information. Locating the Drive and 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
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    such 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
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    at the bottom of the desktop. If this icon is hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some or other mass storage drive. Look for the label of this drive. 4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. The name of the drive may be
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    your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of your system. See http://support.microsoft.com for details about how to install service packs and Windows updates in your system. Contact Microsoft
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    Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account
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    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 displays. With the new
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    be available in all countries/regions. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. Record your TV shows automatically while you are doing something else. Open specific windows in Windows Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the
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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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    , with thumbnails and highlighting that help you quickly identify the specific images or folders you want to see. You can also perform been imported from your video recorder. Windows Media Center has built-in support for high-definition video. Whether you are watching a guide. 78 Getting Started
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    then 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
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    use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. Navigating Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or
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    your selection. If you have media playing, such as music or a slide show, it appears in an inset window in the lower-left corner. To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full-screen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or use the
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    Center session and switch users. Shut down the computer. Restart the computer. Put the computer in a power-reduced or Sleep mode. Put the computer in Media Only mode, which gives you access to Windows Media Center but not the rest of your computer. NOTE: If you are recording a TV program and
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    on your computer, keyboard, or remote control. You can return to your desktop almost instantly by pressing any Sleep button again, by pressing any key on the following procedure. To change your computer power settings: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel.
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    Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. NOTE: You can change your Windows Media Center settings in the Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to have an Internet connection. Optimize how Windows
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    the sub-menu items. G Use media playback controls: Play, Stop, Pause, Skip, Fast-Forward, Replay, Rewind, Record, Volume Up/Down, Mute, and Channel Up/Down. Windows Media Center Start menu items TV + Movies - Watch, record, and play back TV shows. See "Watching TV." Play DVD - See "Using DVDs in
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    Media Online Media is a link to various media providers where you can find various media offers and services. The Online Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet
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    in Windows Media Support Guide, and search for your model's name and number. The product model is on the lower front of the computer. To find the online documentation for your product, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific
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    Media Player music library. In addition, you can listen to various Internet radio stations. The music library menu in Windows Media Center In Music there are several menus you can choose from: more music music library play all music radio search All these menu options
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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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    to your music library, they are placed into the music library in the Windows Media Center and the Windows Media Player. The added music files can immediately be found and played back using Music in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. You can also add music files to your music library
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    CD. The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copyprotection option and then follow any onscreen instructions. After selecting your choices for copy options in the next few windows, click Next. 8 Select Yes to begin copying tracks to your music library. This process may take several
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    -click while the cursor 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
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    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 Media Player music library. To play music, click on one or more songs and then click play. You can also click play all music to
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    a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select the Audio CD options using the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. You can set the AutoPlay defaults in the Control
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    . Click Play Song to play it. NOTE: You can select View Queue, Visualize, Play Slide Show, Shuffle, Repeat and Buy Music in the Now Playing window from any of these options while you play a music track. You can select Add to Queue, Buy Music, Edit Info, and Delete in the song
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    you can delete songs from your Queue. You can create a Queue and save it as a playlist that you can access in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. 1 From the Music window: Select music library then select songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, or move the mouse over
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    the album and see the album details. Using Album Details In the album details window you can select from: Play Album to play the album. Add to Queue the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Windows Media Center, press Start on the remote control, or click the left arrow on
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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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    music for a slide show. You can create playlists in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. To create a playlist: 1 Select Music, select 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
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    on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Tasks and click burn cd/dvd. 3 A message displays asking you to insert media. Insert a blank CD-R disc. 4 Select a disc format: Audio CD or Data CD, and then click
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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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    to appear that take you to the previous menu. Using radio In radio you can play, listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click radio. 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite radio stations. 3 By clicking sources you can
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    the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio antenna to the back of your HP computer before selecting an FM radio station. This antenna is included for select models only. In the Radio window, you can: Listen to FM radio stations. Set up presets of your favorite radio stations. Delete
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    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 click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click Settings, and then select TV. 3 Select
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    Windows HP computer. 2 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 the Seek (-) or (+) button for Windows Media Center to find the next playable station. Or Select the Tune (-) or
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    . 9 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast- forward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 10
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    Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fastforward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 108
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    and listen to more radio stations online by using the Windows Media Center. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music, and then click more music. 3 Click
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    off. 6 Click on the right mouse button to go back to the previous window, or to see Internet Security, More Info, and Settings. Using the FM Radio to FM radio at the same time unless you have two TV tuners. When Windows Media Center is scheduled to start a recording, a warning appears that says FM
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    down in the window to see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD. Using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in the disc data that the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111
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    playback with your remote control. If you play your DVD in another program outside of Windows Media Center, you 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
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    you want, 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
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    DVD Remote Control Options To change the DVD remote control options: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings
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    Closed Captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings
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    on the Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models). For more information on using Windows Media Player, click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help. 3 In the List Pane, click a DVD title or chapter name. 116 Getting
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    on the Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models). For more information on using Windows Media Player, click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help. 4 In the List Pane, double-click a VCD segment. Playing CDs, DVDs, or
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    files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about labeling your discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology . You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology
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    one CD in one recording session. Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for
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    for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Before you begin creating discs Save all work and close all open programs
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    be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc. You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or
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    copy the DVD. To copy a CD or DVD using two disc 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 Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 4 Click
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    the Help menu in the program. Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc. To create a data disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then
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    photo (slide show) discs This section provides instructions for creating a slide show disc using photos on the computer hard disk drive. To create a slide show disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All
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    drive. 3 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Express Labeler. 4 Under Step 1: Select Project, select Disc Label. 5 Under Step 2: Edit, design the disc label. a Click Disc Titles to set the disc title and subtitle. b Click Tracks to add
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    instructions for creating a paper label for your disc. To create a LightScribe label, refer to "Making a disc label using LightScribe." 1 Load the printer with adhesive label paper. You can purchase label paper at most office supply stores. 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows
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    the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: 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
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    you to view and search for your digital images by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse. The Pictures + Videos menu in Windows Media Center provides all the tools you need for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your digital images. . Adding Pictures in
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    your pictures into folders. Each folder icon displays a thumbnail of photos. The pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. 5 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder
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    on the remote control. 4 Press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back to the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show, and then
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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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    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 a picture to edit. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control
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    Rotation occurs in 90° increments. Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center NOTE: You must set up your printer before you try to print from Windows Media Center; otherwise, by default, the file is , and then select Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. Working with Pictures and Videos 135
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    if you need to insert an additional disc to complete your recording. Windows Media Center displays a message when your disc has been created. 11 Click Done when the disc has been created. Playing Videos in Windows Media Center The Picture + Videos area in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play
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    the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 6 To exit full-screen mode and return to the previous window, Windows Media file Windows Media AV file NOTE: For more information about supported video file types, refer to Help and Support. Click the Windows
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    find information in Help and Support: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support. 2 Type in search are using a rewritable disc that contains data, you must select Erase Disc to continue. 5 Select the Untitled area, and enter the name of your disc by using the
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    computer. This version of muvee autoProducer includes features such as video capture and disc recording. Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a wireless devices, and so on) QuickTime Movie Windows Media AV file (movie video) Windows Media file (Advanced Streaming Format) Joint
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    MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 Audio layer (unprotected AAC) Windows Audio Windows Media Audio 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style disc. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 Burn to disc: You can record a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections provide detailed instructions
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    preview the movie automatically. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the movie project." "Recording the movie project to disc." Make quick final changes to your muvee before "Modifying
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    space. The amount of free disk space displays in the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video. Capturing live video 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get Video from Camera button. 4
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    2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get Video from Camera button. 4 the Add Video button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Videos window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing
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    specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or to leave out, of your final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on
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    magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture: a Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. c Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion
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    still images and video clips as they appear in the Add Video/Pictures area window. Shuffle shots. Select this style to move the slider bar to determine the style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. smartJoin™ multiple music files. Select this style to automatically remove
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    credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits: 1 Click the Title/Credits button. The muvee Title and Credits window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: a Select a title effect in the drop-down list. b In the Enter your title here box, type the text that you
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    or .gif format). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window. See "Adding videos" for more information about using magicMoments. Modifying the movie you can manually choose your replacement shots. To modify a movie: 1 Click the Tweak muvee button. The Tweak muvee window opens. 2
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    format, click the name of the current format, and then select the correct format in the window that opens. 5 Click Save Now. The Save muvee window opens. 6 Choose where you want to play the movie (PC, TV, or Mobile Devices) and the file format. The following table lists the format types available
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    format, click the name of the current format, and then select the correct format in the window that opens. 6 Click Burn Now. The muvee Burner window opens. 7 Under Disc title, type a title for your disc. 8 Select the disc menu theme in the drop-down list. You can preview the different themes in the
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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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    Center, make sure: The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the Start Here guide and the Getting Started guide for more information. You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, refer to "Completing the setup wizard
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    window is selected. You can go to live TV from anywhere in Windows Media Center by pressing the Live TV button on the remote control. While in the Television Program Guide available. Record a program Record a program series Access to the Media Center Settings windows. 4 Press the media buttons on the
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    series for later viewing. When you open the live TV window and begin watching live TV, Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in the background. This allows you to pause or review 3 hours in the Television Program Guide. To play a recorded TV program
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    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 then select Category to view a program categories menu
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    and for the terms and conditions of the Television Program Guide service. In countries/regions where the guide is not available, refer to "Using Windows Media Center without the guide", and see "Recording programs manually without using the guide" for more information about recording TV programs. By
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    no guide information. The current lineup and/or location selected for the guide is not supported. The guide information guide settings. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. Viewing the Television Program Guide 1 Press the Windows
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    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. 3 Select Download Now, and then select OK. 4 When the
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    Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, General, Automatic Download Options, and Manual Download. 3 Select Download Now, and then select OK. 4 When the message, "Guide listings were downloaded successfully," appears, select OK. NOTE
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    all the channels. Editing and removing channels in the guide Some program channels might not appear correctly in the guide information. To edit the channel numbers that are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or
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    enter a title or keyword or select a category in your guide by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with playing, select Record or Record Series, and then press OK. Watching and Recording TV Programs 163
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    them when it is convenient. You can record the program you are watching, or you can record a future program or series from the 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
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    : For more information about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive, see "About recording TV to the HP Media Drive" Recording TV by using the guide To record a current or future program or series by using the Television Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote
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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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    get the maximum recording time, change the recording quality to Fair instead of the default setting of Best. To change these settings: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Recording Quality, Maximum TV limit (storage for
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    Help and Support for more information about recording errors, advanced recording features, and TV settings. To play recorded TV files that are stored on the HP Media Drive, you must: 1 Connect the HP Media Drive to the computer with the power turned off. 2 Turn on the computer and open Windows Media
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    are not updated in Windows Media Center when the drive is removed. The drive might be assigned a different drive letter, which prevents Windows Media Center TV files. When you set the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive, Windows Media Center stores the recording buffer data for pausing live TV
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    TV programs If you get a Low Disk Space message, and you want to change the disk allocation to a higher percentage for the HP Media Drive: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Maximum TV limit change the amount of
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    or Windows XP operating system. Windows XP Service Pack 1 (only needed for Windows XP) Windows Media Player 9 or later. Software to play DVDs. The audio and video codec file, which allows Windows Media Player to play recorded TV programs (.dvr-ms files). You can find this file in Windows Update
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    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 onscreen instructions to complete the recording of your TV program to disc. . Manual Recording
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    the program, select the recorded program you want to watch, and then press OK on the remote control or the Enter key on the keyboard. Windows Media Center places recorded TV programs in the Recorded TV folder that is located in the Shared Documents folder on your hard disk drive. Playing
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    174 Getting Started
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    35 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 there is no guide information 159 The current lineup and/or location selected for the guide is not supported 159 The guide information is either missing
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    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 window 80 using with another program open 80 what you can do in Music 89 in Radio 104 memory card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting
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    146 copying a movie to disc 150 features 47 getting started Guide, see Television Program Guide Q queue list creating in Music 97 R radio connecting antenna to PC 104 getting reception 104 organizing radio station presets 107 Radio window TV programs manually 166 single program or series, canceling
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    160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote sensor 35 turning off PC 10 TV adding missing channels to the guide 162 advanced recording options 165 editing channels in the guide 162 manually downloading the guide 160, 161 playback, time shifting 156 playing recorded
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    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 comfort 5 Index 179
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