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    Getting Started 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 HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part Corporation. HP supports lawful use
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    user accounts 8 Creating passwords 9 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 9 Using HP and Compaq Products 10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 10 Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Customizing the keyboard
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    25 Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers 27 Connecting the PC to a home audio system 29 2 or 2.1 home stereo installation 30 Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 Connecting the Drive 54 Inserting the
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    Working with Digital Images 59 Using HP Photosmart Premier 60 Playing CDs and DVDs 63 Playing Music CDs 63 Playing DVDs 63 Using country/region codes 64 Playing CDs and DVDs with
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    102 Recording the movie project to disc 103 Getting Help 105 Finding Onscreen Guides 105 Finding Guides on the Web 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PC Help & Tools 106 Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages 107 Turning off messages 107
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    Up Your PC WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing
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    strip must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the
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    Connector Connector symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in
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    . (It may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up an Internet connection. If you do not wish to set up an
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    up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set up now using the Easy Internet Sign-up or the Internet
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    set up the PC, the Norton Internet service account, and a wizard guides you through the simple setup process. 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions Support. 6 Getting Started Guide
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    the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser
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    simple steps in this section when setting up your PC to create user accounts. Creating user accounts The information types. Creating multiple user accounts on the same PC has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks. who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password-protected
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    help ensure that information on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose PC. • Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service
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    describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC. Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software HP (or Compaq) Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to
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    keyboard model. Icon hp or Compaq or , or or or Feature Standby User HP Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). between the PC users. Links to an HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Help Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Pictures
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    / DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track F 12 Getting Started Guide
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    Icon or or -+ or Feature Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Mute Description Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached.
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    14 Getting Started Guide
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    and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera and the docking station are sold separately.) The bay design allows you to place a device and thread the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) data cable and the power cord underneath the rear top cover to the connectors on the back of the PC. Your PC may
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    open. To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down on PC. B A 3 For a camera, place the camera cradle (B) that came with the digital camera on the camera docking station. The cradle clips onto the camera docking station. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet (E). For a peripheral, refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device. For an HP camera docking station: • Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Optionally, if you want to view
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    Place the correct camera docking station lid (F) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. G F 7 When you want to use it, place the HP digital camera (G) into the docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station. 18 Getting
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    for the media software program. Your PC supports many different audio options, sound connections refer to the setup poster that came with the PC and the documentation that came with your speakers. analog sound connector types on the back of your PC: • Three connectors • Six connectors • Sound card
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    instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC. Sound card connector Your PC system for select models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC. See below. IN OUT Type 3 6 S NOTE: • Type 3
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    a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device with
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    Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) Speaker system None, 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers" on page 27. "Connecting the PC to a home audio system" on page 29. "Connecting digital audio" on page
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    models only) or sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification
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    a sound card connector 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 IN 6 S For type 3 connectors, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a rear Line speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    before you turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager
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    . Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. 26 Getting Started Guide
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    ) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your
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    . Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the 39. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: 28 Getting Started Guide
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    audio installation" on page 31. Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/ amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other
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    A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 Getting Started
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    a typical advanced home theater audio 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E F G PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31
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    (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 3 Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is Out (black) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 IN 6 S Connect the left and right
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    connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S • Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable . One of the connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your PC must include a Digital Out connector on the sound card or on the back
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    • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S 3 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the
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    type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration
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    and follow the onscreen instructions. Now that the program. See the instructions and documentation that Sound Manager (optional) Your PC must include a Digital Audio Output connector on the back of your PC to your home audio system's digital audio instructions and documentation that came with the
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    instructions , click the Power button in the center of manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide PC. • Audio Wizard - opens a window that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC
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    the Audio Wizard enabled, both the microphone connector and the headphones connector on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function. These two connectors are universal audio jacks. When the device you plugged in from a list. 3 Close the window. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC. 3 Click the Digital Audio button. Select Digital . To use the Equalizer, click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy
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    software program to match your speaker configuration (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD (Mic) connectors. 4 Click OK to close the window. 40 Getting Started Guide
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    entertainment, where you hear: • DVD sound on your living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear speaker connections. • While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external
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    ) connector. • A microphone to the front Mic In (pink) connector for online conversation. • A set of powered stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound output. 2 Click the Realtek HD setting of the front pink microphone is not muted. 42 Getting Started Guide
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    • A headphone set or powered speakers connected to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback. • A set of powered stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 speakers for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. Configuring Speaker
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    check the following: • Check volume and mute settings. • Use active, powered speakers, or speakers with an amplifier. • Verify cable connections. • Make drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    FlexiJack (white) for Line-In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. to the sound card. 2 Turn on the PC. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card
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    to configure multi-channel audio output for PCs. NOTE: Three modes are available; Entertainment configuration from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media software Guide
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    Recording with the sound card The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Smart Recorder. The Smart Recorder window displays. Smart Recorder Tools
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    card, go to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. 3 Click Online Manual. 48 Getting Started Guide
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    Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. Using the Memory
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    direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on page 51. CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be blinking, and then remove the media. A steady activity light indicates that the PC is not reading or writing the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove
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    A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A B D C E Card Insert CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) IBM
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    media in the memory card reader at the same time. Only the first one inserted is recognized by the memory card reader. 52 Getting Started Guide
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    Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive. See your System Recovery
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    the drive is not plugged in or when the USB power from the PC is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the PC is in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to
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    A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the side or the bottom of the PC drive bay. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should
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    HP Personal Media Drive. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter After you insert the drive into the PC connected to the PC. To locate default name is HP Personal Media Drive files on the HP Personal Media 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive. of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive.
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    become very warm. This is part of the HP Personal Media Drive's advanced design and is completely normal. The built-in, low-noise fan is designed to automatically turn on at pre-set temperatures. If you are using the HP Personal Media Drive connected externally to your PC, please place the drive in
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    to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or Disconnect the drive by removing it from the drive bay. 58 Getting Started Guide
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    following methods: • CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. • Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the PC with the transfer cable that came with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay. See "Using Your Docking Bay" on page 15.) • Memory
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    controls for the selected function screen. C Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Photosmart Premier Use the HP Photosmart Premier software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video clips more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 60 Getting Started Guide
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    page, they can see the photos, order prints (if the service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other tasks. For more information, see "Share Help" of all the images on your PC or to recover images (either from a backup disc or from the Image Vault). For
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    to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. 2 The music CD automatically begins to play. For help online, go to: http://www.hp.com/music (English only) Playing DVDs You must have a DVD drive. 1 Insert the DVD into your DVD drive. The default DVD program opens. If the
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    that country/region only. If the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD upper-left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 64 Getting Started Guide
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    Playing Video CDs (VCDs) You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available
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    on page 81. Your PC includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of recording. Additionally, your PC may include the following and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    only). Compressed files can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation "Disc Features and Compatibility Table" on page 77. 68 Getting Started Guide
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    copy of a music CD in your collection. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of
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    your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for on your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs. PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported
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    You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system. If you don't want to display some of these sounds, you can select the Options icon (wrench). In the Options window,
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    of recording space used on your disc. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC. • In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of file to search for, and Getting Started Guide
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    Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage CD or DVD To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All
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    programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and convert them into a single .iso file, or a series of .gi files (none exceeding 2 GB) known as an image file. You can use the image file to reproduce 5 Click the Burn Image icon. 6 Click Done when recording is complete. 74 Getting Started Guide
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    the retail packaging and on the inner hub area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to
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    displays, along with a progress bar to show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. Using adhesive disc labels WARNING: When labeling your CDs and DVDs, do not compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. 76 Getting Started Guide
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    is less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, 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 Sonic recording programs support the double-layer technology. Creating Audio and Data Discs
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    No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 78 Getting Started Guide
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    Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files. • Record music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. • Add your own style to your movies with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions
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    of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, files. • Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your PC. • Copy video files. • Verify that the disc has update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD
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    They come installed on your PC and can be started by clicking Start and then All Programs on your desktop. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of need to: 1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure Sonic
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    a film camera. You can transfer all these images onto your PC and organize them into a project. (A scanner is required to transfer printed photos Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of
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    or still images by connecting a Web camera or digital video camera to your PC's USB connector. The video capture is added to your video project and stored Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 5). Creating Video
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    Adding slideshows to a video project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by adding existing still photos to and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with Guide
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    4 Double-click the new submenu, and do one or more of the following: • Add existing video files as described in "Adding files to a video project" on page 83. • Capture video as described in "Capturing video to a video project" on page 83. Editing the style of a video project You can change the style
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    2xDVD (8.5GB) (double layer); DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4GB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive tray, close it, and click Burn. For detailed information about DVD and VCD
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    Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must . 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then a video capture (.mpeg format). 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length
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    menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 88 Getting Started Guide
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    abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ setting. • These are estimated recording times. The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds. • To change the audio format, see the online Help. • Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital
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    recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your PC folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. You can use these video and still image file types in your
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    files on your PC to add to style, and captions you added to your movie, and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before instructions. Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows: • Click Start on the desktop
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    . 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 "Adding videos" on page 95. "Adding pictures" on page 97. "Adding music" on
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    the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click automatically add captured video files to your movie project. 94 Getting Started Guide
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    disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera. 4 Click
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    . d Click OK when you finish marking scenes. The window closes. Note that the video clip is marked on the lower-left side. 96 Getting Started Guide
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    images. 6 Use magicSpot to control the motion that is applied to your picture: • Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot 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
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    of sequencing still images and video clips. • Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 98 Getting Started Guide
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    4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: • Use all music. Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. • smartJoin™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence
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    ). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the MagicMoments window. See "Adding videos" on page 95 for more information on using MagicMoments. 100 Getting Started Guide
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    the auto-replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. • Click the manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice. • Click the Undo or redo buttons
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    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 in each category
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    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 movie. 9 Click the Save button. You can watch the preview as it saves. 10 When saving is complete
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    the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 13 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 104 Getting Started Guide
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    Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one
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    an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. 106 Getting Started Guide
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    to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections). Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) displays
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    you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections). Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Compaq Organize 10 Computer Playback 102 connecting audio 19-21 digital video camera 29 peripherals 2 connectors audio 19-21 PC 2 country/region codes 64 creating CDs 74 DVDs 74, 86 VCDs 86 Credits effect 99 customizing keyboard buttons 13 Index 109
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    81 quality settings 86 supported formats 85 E editing adding to partially recorded discs 71 image 74 supported video formats 83 verifying copied data 71 verifying Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power
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    updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49 movie Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using the
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    106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 SVCD 103 T Title effect 99 Title/Credits 93 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using
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    editing 85 MyDVD 82 scene detection 83 searching for scenes 85 slideshows 84 submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text formatting 85 transition effects 85 user interfaces 82 quality settings (MyDVD) 89 supported DVD formats 85 volume controls 13 W Web Streaming 102 Windows Media Player play music
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