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Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the computer, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Keep in mind the following important guidelines: Before installation, make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click Control Panel. c Click System and Maintenance. d Click Backup and Restore Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings. f In the System Property window, on the System Protection tab, click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings. By using System Restore, you ensure that you have a stable set of settings to use. For information on System Restore, go to the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide Choose software that is compatible with your computer - check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. If you need help, check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software may be illegal, or it may result in an unstable installation or infect your computer with a virus. 50 Getting Started

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up Your Computer	9
Putting Your Computer Together	9
Placing the computer in the proper location	9
Using surge protection	10
Connecting to the computer	10
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)	12
Connecting Other Devices	13
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs	14
Adjusting the Monitor	14
Setting Up a Local Area Network	14
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	16
Integrated Wireless Devices	16
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device	17
Checking the wireless LAN device installation	18
Using wireless security features	18
Connecting a Modem	19
Connecting Speakers or Microphone	21
Using Speakers	21
Sound Connector Types	22
Connecting a Microphone	24
Speaker Configurations	24
Speaker types	25
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	26
Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	27
Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	28
Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	30
Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System	32
Y adapter cables	32
2.1 home stereo installation	33
5.1 home audio installation	34
5.1 home audio installation procedure	34
7.1 home audio installation	36
7.1 home audio installation procedure	37
Connecting Digital Audio	38
Connecting Headphones	39
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones	39
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones	39
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card	40
Connecting the speakers	40
Connecting the FlexiJack connector	41
Getting Help	43
Finding Onscreen Guides	43
Finding Guides on the Web	43
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center	44
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder	44
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections	44
Getting messages	45
Turning off messages	45
Reactivating messages	46
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time	47
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	47
Protecting Your Computer	48
Using passwords	48
Using antivirus software	50
Using firewall software	50
Installing critical security updates	51
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time	51
Turning Off Your Computer	52
Using Shut Down	52
Using Lock	52
Using sleep mode	53
Using hibernate mode	54
Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode	54
Restarting the Computer	55
Connecting to the Internet	55
Signing Up for Software Updates	56
Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer	57
Creating passwords	57
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices	58
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer	59
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software	59
Using the Keyboard	61
Identifying Keyboard Features	61
Alphanumeric keys	61
Function keys	62
Edit keys	62
Arrow keys	62
Numeric keys	63
Keyboard indicators	63
Special keyboard buttons	64
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons	64
Customizing the keyboard buttons	67
Keyboard Shortcuts	67
Using the Mouse	69
Using the Mouse Buttons	69
Scrolling	70
Autoscrolling	70
Panning	70
Switching Mouse Button Functions	71
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed	71
Introducing Your Computer Software	73
Learning More About Software	73
Using the Desktop	73
Removing desktop icons	74
Retrieving desktop icons	74
Using the Windows Start Button Menu	74
Using the All Programs menu	74
Organizing your All Programs list	75
Using the Control Panel	75
Resizing Windows	76
Working with Digital Images	76
About the Internet	77
Using a Browser	78
Searching the Internet	78
Restricting Internet content	79
Using Antivirus Software	79
Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software	80
Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program	80
Sending and Receiving E-Mail	81
Using Windows Mail	81
Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP	81
Software Quick Reference Table	82
Managing Files	85
Organizing Files with Folders	85
Creating Folders	86
Moving Files	86
Finding Files	87
Renaming Files	87
Deleting Files	88
Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin	88
Copying Files	88
Using a Printer	89
Using CD and DVD Media Drives	91
Using Your CD and DVD Drives	91
Handling CDs and DVDs	91
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs	92
Compatibility Information	93
Disc Features and Compatibility Table	94
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table	95
Using the Memory Card Reader	97
Media Insertion Guide	98
Understanding the Activity Light	101
Formatting a Memory Card	101
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader	102
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive	103
Connecting the Drive	104
Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay	104
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay	105
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter	106
Using the Drive	107
Transferring files to another computer manually	107
Disconnecting the Drive	108
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive	109
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs	111
Playing Music CDs	111
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	111
Playing DVDs	112
Using country/region codes	112
Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player	112
Playing Video CDs (VCDs)	113
Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player	113
Creating Audio and Data Discs	115
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording	116
Working with Audio CDs	116
Audio CD tips	117
Before you begin creating discs	117
Creating audio CDs	117
Creating jukebox discs	118
Creating video discs	118
Copying a disc	119
Creating data discs	120
Creating photo (slide show) discs	120
Making a disc label using LightScribe	121
Making a paper disc label	122
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer	123
Basic Steps to Make a Movie	123
Using muvee autoProducer	124
Getting started	124
Capturing video from a digital video camera	126
Adding videos	127
Adding pictures	128
Adding music	129
Selecting the style	129
Changing the settings	130
Adding an opening title and closing credits	131
Making the movie	131
Previewing the movie	132
Modifying the movie	132
Saving the movie project	133
Recording the movie project to disc	134
Upgrading muvee autoProducer	135