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    Media Center Software Guide
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    services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP , 2008. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology
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    in HP Photosmart Premier 32 Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier 34 Printing Pictures in HP Photosmart 35 Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures 35 Using My Pictures in Media Center 36 Adding Pictures to My Pictures 37 Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 37
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    to disc 60 Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center ...........61 Selecting videos 62 Selecting pictures 62 Selecting music 63 Setting the style 64 Adjusting audio and video settings 64 Making the movie 65 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 66 Index 67 iv Media Center Software Guide
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    the Fun of Media Center Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 lets you do amazing things with your PC. With a full range of easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can experience movies, music, and photos like never before. Media Center is simple and
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    Drive (sold separately). ■ Use the Optimization setting to keep your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to save power when the computer is not in use, and then you can display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 Media Center Software Guide
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    . 4 Click the ? icon at the top of the window to open the Media Center Help. 5 Click the Media Center Start icon at the top of the Media Center window to return to the Media Center Start menu. Using Media Center n For more information about setting up your PC, refer to the setup poster. Using
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    at the top of the window to open the Media Center Help. 6 Press the Media Center Start button to return to the Media Center Start menu. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with another program. Media Center menu bars When you
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    bars. Select the Shut Down icon on the main Media Center window. From this control menu, you can select icons to perform various actions. Icon Action Log off and end your Media Center session and switch users Shut down the PC Restart the PC Put the PC in a power-reduced state - standby mode Using
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    is not affected when the PC is in Away mode. Using Media Center Away mode When your computer is in Away mode it appears off, but you can actually still perform tasks such as recording TV programs or music files. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio. After you have enabled Away
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    control to scroll down to see all the menu items. 3 Select General, Media Center Setup, and then Run Media Center Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. n You can change your Media Center settings in the Settings menu. Following are some of the items included in
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    the Media Center window. G Resize the Media Center window. H Close the Media Center window. Media Center Start menu items Play DVD - Watch DVD movies. See page 47. *Online Spotlight - Go to the Media Center Web site for the latest Media Center information. See page 9. 8 Media Center Software Guide
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    /regions. Media Center supports instant messaging (Internet service required) so you can communicate with your friends and family while you are doing something in Media Center. You always have the option to turn this feature on or off. You can use your remote control to log in and type messages
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    and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet. ■ Optimization to keep your computer running smoothly by performing
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    access audio settings for your speakers. ■ Messenger to allow instant messages within Media Center. Instant messaging may not be supported in all countries/regions. ■ Help to find help about using Media Center and your hardware. Archiving files using Media Center To archive your hard disk drive
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    Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site. Finding Additional Media Center Information To learn more about using Media Center, refer to the online and other Help files located in Media Center. Using your
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    in and out of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the PC. ■ Log off from Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn on or
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    4 night and do not want to be disturbed. 5 The PC does not automatically go into in Media Center. 5 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Media Center. 6 Record - Records a selected television 7 program and stores it on the hard disk 8 drive. 9 REW REPLAY PAUSE FWD SKIP 21 22 23 24
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    your pictures that you select in the My Pictures window of Media Center. n The PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode. n If the PC model does not include a TV tuner, some
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    up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. n You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player music library for Media Center to be able to find and play them. Playing
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    Player program. For more information about adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then
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    then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the Album CD you want to add to your music library. 6 Select Copy CD. The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copy- protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions
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    formats, use Windows Media Player Help and Media Center Help. Only supported audio file types are displayed in the My Music window. Unsupported files won't play. Using supported music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in My Music. Refer to Windows Media Player Help
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    , with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the album you want to play. in the Now Playing window to see a visualization while you play a music track. Playing Music Files 21
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    a queue list and save it as a playlist that you can access in Media Center. 1 From the My Music window: ■ Select Songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard. 22 Media Center Software Guide
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    background music for a slideshow. You can create playlists in Windows Media Player or from within Media Center. To create a playlist: 1 Select My Music, and select Save. n If your PC is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Media Center. Playing Music Files 23
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    , click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select More Programs. 3 Insert a blank CD-R disc. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select a disc format: Audio CD or Data CD, and then select OK. Select Yes. 13 Select OK. 14 Follow the onscreen instructions. 24 Media Center Software Guide
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    For more information about using HP Photosmart Premier, see "Using HP Photosmart in Media Center" on page 26. My Pictures With My Pictures, you can view, sort, edit, print, and create a CD or DVD of your pictures from the folders you create in the My Pictures directory in Windows Explorer. For more
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    to the PC or through a docking station. Most digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Windows XP and Media Center detect your external device and display a message asking if you want to view your images. You can display them from the desktop or
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    a map of the folders on your hard disk drive. D The Tips window displays helpful hints about using HP Photosmart Premier. E The Preferences button allows you to customize HP Photosmart Premier. The Help menu gives you troubleshooting tips, instructional videos, and other information. F The Image
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    window. 5 Select the Albums icon, and then select Create a new album. 6 Type a title using your keyboard, and then click OK. You can now view your albums in Media Center when you open Media Center, select HP Date and Time. 5 Select a date and time, and then click OK. 28 Media Center Software Guide
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    Keyword). 5 Type the new HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP Photosmart Premier window center of the cross symbol, click Assign. 8 Click Assign again. 9 Click Close. n There are two ways to move around the HP
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    , with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select HP Photosmart. 3 Select the Search tab. 4 Select By Date. Select the Year, Month, and Day boxes and then use the number keypad on the remote or the numbers on the keyboard to enter the start and end date range
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    6 Select the pictures. 7 Select Slide Show. When Media Center switches to full-screen mode, the inset window disappears, but the music continues to play. Editing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop You can make changes to your pictures in
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    without downloading any attachments. The Web page is automatically displayed in a language based on the recipient's Web browser settings. The photos can be viewed, printed, and saved to a computer. Before you can share photos in Media Center, you must agree to the license agreement in the desktop
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    . The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 2 Select the HP Share tab. 3 Select E-mail. 4 Select your country/region from the drop- down menu under Select your country/region. 5 Select the I Agree check box, and then select Next. To share photos in Media Center: 1 Press the Media Center Start
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    Graphics Portable Network Graphics ■ Only supported image file types are displayed in My Pictures. Unsupported files are skipped in a slideshow. ■ Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported only if
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    All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 2 Select the Backup tab, and then click Back Up Images on the left side of the window. 3 Select your backup settings, and then click Next. 4 Insert a blank disc. 5 Select the drive and media type, and
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    Using My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures is a folder on your hard disk drive in the My Documents folder, and it is a Media Center menu item that allows you to and protecting your digital images. My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 36 Media Center Software Guide
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    Adding Pictures to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or press the i (More
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    you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your , location, last modification date, and resolution appears, if available. 38 Media Center Software Guide
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    Interchange Format Bitmap Windows MetaFile Portable Network Graphics ■ Folder icons appear even if the images inside them cannot be displayed. ■ Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported only if
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    , click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Select the picture My Pictures 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with , click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Select the picture
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    in the previous step. Rotating pictures If your picture appears horizontally or vertically and you want to change the orientation, you can change it in Media Center: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click
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    also create a LightScribe label for your CD or DVD if you have a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to the other documentation that came with your PC. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar
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    Playing Videos The My Videos window in Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you downloaded from the Internet. In My 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
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    in Media Center. Other file types are supported if your PC has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .dvr-ms .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file Digital Video Recording - Microsoft (TV file format) Movie file Windows Media file Windows Media AV
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    , or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select More Programs. 3 Insert a writable disc, and then select OK. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of your disc by using the numeric keys on the remote control or the keyboard
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    on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Media Center asks if you want to play icon to appear. 6 Click the Resize icon on the taskbar to adjust the window size. n To view more information about a DVD that you are watching, such
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    Media Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select DVD. 4 Select Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select Configuration, and then select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. 6 Select OK. 48 Media Center Software Guide
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    save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Creating Movies Using muvee
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    autoProducer has more features, such as video capture and disc recording. See "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 51. n To view Help files, select the ? and then press OK on the remote control. Or Media Center Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with
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    Title and Credits window to type an opening title and closing credits for your movie. Open the Make muvee window to automatically create and preview the movie. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. See
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    of free space available on your PC hard disk drive. Capturing video can use a large amount of disk space. The amount of free disk space displays on the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are add captured video files to your movie project. 52 Media Center Software Guide
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    hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to production. 4 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to
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    window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive window. ■ Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. ■ Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion. 54 Media Center Software Guide
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    desktop: 1 Select the Add Music button in the music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing music files on your hard disk drive the style displays in the Preview window. Changing the settings You can adjust audio and video production settings for your
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    c Click the Use font button to select the font, style, size, color, and effects from the Font window. d Select a background image for the title. d Select a background image for the ending credits. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. 56 Media Center Software Guide
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    movie, you can preview the movie in the muvee autoProducer Preview window. Use the controls in the Preview window to play, pause, and stop the movie preview: ■ Each you have made the movie, you can preview how the movie looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie. To preview a movie:
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    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 Tweak muvee window. Alternatively, click Cancel to exit the Tweak muvee window without saving your changes. 58 Media Center Software Guide
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    Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket PC 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
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    click Number of copies. ■ Select the number of copies to burn and click OK. 12 Click Burn Now to begin burning your movie to disc. To save the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 13 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 60 Media Center Software Guide
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    open Media Center. If you were working in muvee and closed the program, muvee reloads your previous session settings. Select a button to continue with the previous session, or select New Session to start a fresh session. 2 Select More Programs, and then select the Make muvee icon. The main window
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    Selecting videos To add video files to your movie production: 1 Select the Select Media button to browse through video folders on your PC for video files to use in your movie production. 2 Select the Video/Pictures in any .jpg, .gif, or .bmp file format combination. 62 Media Center Software Guide
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    to create the movie now without selecting a style, select the Make muvee button. Selecting music To add music to your movie soundtrack: 1 Select the Select Media button. 2 Select a folder with music in it, using the arrow buttons on the remote control: ■ Select the Go to My Music button to access
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    the selected sequence. 3 Select Audio to adjust the sound mix level of the music number of pictures and length of videos in the movie. ■ Select User Defined to choose a specific length for the movie. 5 Click Next to confirm your settings and proceed to the next step. 64 Media Center Software Guide
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    project: a Select a file type. b Type the movie file name using your remote control or your keyboard. ■ Manual to allow you to set hard disk drive. The movie is saved on your hard disk drive. To create a CD or DVD disc in muvee autoProducer unPlugged, copy the saved file using the Windows desktop
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    Upgrading muvee autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer with the following enhancements: ■ MPEG-4 and DivX video format support. ■ TIFF audio format support. ■ Ability to include up to 75 video and audio clips in your movie production. 66 Media Center Software Guide
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    the hard disk drive 18 Away mode enabling 6 power setting 2 using 6 B buttons remote control 14 C camcorder capture 52 CDs creating a music CD in My Music 24 playing in My Music 21 Computer Playback 59 D desktop switching from Media Center 4 DV camcorder capture 52 DVD movies changing audio settings
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    M magicSpot 54 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 47 resizing window 4 Start menu 8 toolbars 4 using muvee autoProducer unPlugged 61 using with another program open 4 viewing your pictures 38 what you can do in My Music 17 in My Pictures 25 in My Videos 43 memory card reader 26 music library
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    with music 38 Start menu Media Center 3 SVCD 60 T tweak muvee 58 V VCD 60 video capture live 52 recorded video 52 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 51 video movies sorting 44, 45 W Web Streaming 59 Windows Media Player setting as default player 20 types of files 20 Index 69
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