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    Getting Started Guide
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    STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use , and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    Account 5 Installing Software and Hardware Devices 6 Using HP products 7 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 7 Making recovery discs 7 Registering Your PC 7 Using Desktop Icons 8 Using HP Organize software 8 Using PC Help & Tools 9 Using the Keyboard 11 Using
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    Problems 19 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 19 Using Instant Support 20 Using Updates from HP 20 Getting messages 20 Turning off messages 21 Re-enabling messages 21 Finding Online Guides 21 Finding Web Sites About Your PC 22 Finding More Help 22 Using the HP Personal Media Drive
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    CDs with RecordNow 65 Creating Music CDs with RecordNow 66 Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow!..........66 Creating CDs to Play on Your PC 67 Creating a Music CD 68 Storing Files on a DVD or CD Labels 73 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC 73 Setting Automatic
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    Filters 87 Adding a Menu 87 Making a Movie 87 Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 88 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe Only 89 Troubleshooting 91 Index 103 vi Getting Started Guide
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    to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Registering the PC, page 7 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 8 • Customizing special buttons on the
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    2 Getting Started Guide
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    the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. When placing your PC, consider an
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    Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp. powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates 4 Getting Started Guide
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    your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. 1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected. NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up finds and obtains updated information about services by connecting to the Internet. The PC uses either the PC modem connected to an active
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    using the Microsoft System Restore program; refer to "Recovering from Software Problems" in the Warranty and Support Guide. Restart the PC after installation. Choose software that is compatible with your PC - check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for
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    only) in the Help and Support Center and review the products and services offered under Backup Data. Making recovery discs Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Registering Your PC Registration is quick and easy
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    or System Recovery. Manage and protect your still photos, scanned images, and video clips. Register your HP PC and all your HP products. Organize your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. Using HP Organize software HP Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool
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    only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or
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    and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Using the Internet Keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless. (See "Using the Wireless Keyboard Set" on page 14 for a description of the wireless set.) Some keyboards do not have
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    . • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. • Get support information. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). 12 Getting Started
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    on the Internet. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. • Start and stop playing a CD or DVD; skip to the previous or next track; and eject the disc tray (top drive only). • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet
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    mouse Using the Wireless Keyboard Set A wireless keyboard (B) uses a receiver/transmitter unit (A), instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A Number lock on B Capitals lock on C Scroll
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    Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure key A Icon B C hp D E F G Feature Standby User HP Help Pictures (Photos) Music Video Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but
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    program. P Search R Chat S E-Mail T See figure Media controls Operates CD or DVD player. following table (CD/DVD/MP3) V Volume control Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4
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    repairs that use the HP Application Recovery program or the HP PC System Recovery programs. Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with
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    to Customer Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a request.) Using Updates from HP Updates from HP (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring
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    HP icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click Re-enable Updates from HP. Finding Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the Support
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    Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding More
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    USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. Using the HP Personal Media Drive 23
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    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 a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to the drive and cause data loss. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    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 slide
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    the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions about button. 7 Click Add to add a pathway to your HP Personal Media Drive. 26 Getting Started Guide
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    -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 other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. The name of the drive may be different if you renamed it, or
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    Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system; the speaker system must have its own power cord. NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker
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    PC support up to six channels of sound (5.1 speaker output) and use the Multi-channel Sound Manager to configure the software settings. Connecting the speaker system to the PC front of the PC. Refer to the off the PC and the speakers. 3 speakers To PC connector on the PC. 5 Turn tab, your PC does not
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    to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output speaker system. To use the microphone connector on the back of the PC with a 3-connector multichannel audio speaker system, you must disconnect the
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    PC models that include six sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the PC, support PC supports a maximum of eight speakers in a multichannel speaker system by using four of the six audio connectors on the back of the PC. This PC the back of the PC. • A Side of the PC: the four
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    connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to 31. To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring sound for recording with the
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    PC PC PC. • RealTek HD Digital Input to use the digital audio in connector on the back of the PC . • RealTek HD Front Green Jack to use the green connector on the front of the PC PC, or to use the audio line in connector on the front of the PC PC, you must perform these steps. 1 Click Start
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    mic connector on the back of the PC, click the Select check box under To use the Equalizer, click the power button in the center of the manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide
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    button, a window opens that shows the three audio connectors on the front of the PC. NOTE: The connectors on the front of your PC may be of a different type or may be in a different arrangement; look for the speaker (out) • Microphone (in) • Headphone (out) • Audio line in 36 Getting Started Guide
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    such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the the memory card reader (select models only). Refer to "Introducing the memory card reader" on page 39. Using HP Image Zone Plus Use the HP Image
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    memory card or USB flash drive), or to synchronize photos on an HP iPaq. You can utilize the date, keyword, and album organization information to choose which photos to send, or choose the photos manually. Deleting the keep current option for synchronizing with an iPaq automatically updates the
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    , or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read and can write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the PC or located inside a cover. It has two or four
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    on the card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. 2 The PC opens a window so you can use the drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory B (upper-left) 40 Getting Started Guide
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    drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory lower) G (lower) Facing up G (lower) Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can connect it to
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    connect a TV to the PC, you may need a your PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting to a TV set To use your TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. of the PC. A Composite video cable B Back of PC C Composite video jack • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a
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    /TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look
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    the PC image the OK button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, view the PC image on just the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen PC to change the display. 2 To view the computer image on your PC . Or To view the PC image on just the TV
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    can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.) Each time you press the
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    3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to . Click the Apply button. 3 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes PC. 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable from the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC
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    on the top of the PC chassis. You can use the multi-storage bay to: • Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. • Dock a peripheral HP camera and HP camera docking station (both sold separately). The bay design allows you to place a device and thread the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) data cable and the power
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    CDs, DVDs, or memory To store CDs and DVDs, open the bay cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). You can store up to ten discs. To store memory cards, open the top cover and, if necessary, lower the two spindle sections (figure A). 48 Getting Started Guide
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    back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. 2 Thread the cables through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay (D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral in the bay. 3 Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on
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    tab in its storage area in the bay near the spindle (F). 3 Thread the data and power cables for the device through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay. Place 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord for the peripheral device into a power outlet. 50 Getting Started Guide
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    may include the optional camera docking station feature. This feature lets you install a special bay cover (optional) on the PC chassis for using an HP camera and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera and the docking station are sold separately.) The camera includes a camera cradle, and
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    the camera cradle (H) (included with the camera) onto the docking station (J). 3 Place the docking station into the bay. Thread the data cables (K and L) and power cable (M) through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay and connect them to the docking station. 4 Put the new cover on the
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    into a TV if you want to view the camera images on a TV. • Plug the power cord (M) into a power outlet. 6 Insert the camera: Hold the camera over the camera cradle (R) with the viewer window toward the front of the PC, and lower the camera onto the cradle. Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 53
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    models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use the camera docking bay to: • Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. • Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. • Install a special cover (optional) and an HP camera and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera
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    To store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards: Gently press down and slide the bay lid open. Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 55
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    To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down and slide the bay lid open. 2 Place the peripheral device or the camera docking station (A) on the top of the PC. 3 Place the camera cradle (B) that came with the digital camera on the camera docking
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    the USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the red and yellow connectors (not shown) into a TV if you want to view the camera images on a TV (optional). • Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Refer to the instructions that came with the HP camera docking station. Working with Sound, Pictures
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    6 Place the correct camera docking station lid (D) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. 7 Place the HP digital camera (E) into the camera docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station. 58 Getting Started Guide
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    VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD or Windows Media Player. Playing Music CDs with iTunes You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive. • The iTunes window opens. If the Audio CD wizard window opens, choose Play Audio CD using iTunes from the list. You may have to
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    PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive Player. 2 To play the CD or DVD, use the playback uses a DVD drive (select models only Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. NOTE: On a double-sided DVD pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in
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    disc. DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region. WARNING: You can change countries/regions only five region only. If the country/region code locks, and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular country/region - the country/
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    arrows in the upper-left corner of the window.) 4 Click the Look In drop-down arrow and select the drive that has the Video CD. 5 Double-click the MPEGAV folder. 6 Select Any File (*.*) from the Files of type drop-down list. to hear. 10 Close the Graphic Equalizer window. 62 Getting Started Guide
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    program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. If your PC has a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your
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    in the iTunes menu bar. Go to http://www.hp.com/music for help online. Creating (Burning) Music CDs with Windows Media Player 1 Click Start on the to burn to a CD. If there are not any songs listed, insert a CD into your drive and click Copy from CD. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click the Guide
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    drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc into the drive. 6 Click Write these files to CD in the CD Writing Tasks list. The CD CD-RW discs must be erased before recording music files. CD-R discs cannot be erased. 4 If you need to erase a disc (CD-RW or DVD+RW): Insert the disc, and select the Home
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    : 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. You can use RecordNow! to create audio CDs to play in your car or home CD player or on your PC. Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD
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    PC 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Click the Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Jukebox CD. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD. Or Click Find and then click either Scan for Music or Browse to find music files on your hard disk drive that
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    Creating a Music CD IMPORTANT: 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. When recording music files, it is important to note that: • To play your music CD in a home or car stereo, it
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    step until all files are added. Or • Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive. 6 Click the Burn icon when all of your files have been added
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    You can add new data files to a CD-R and a DVD+R in a later recording as previously recorded files, RecordNow! updates the file and the previous version a DVD or CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of CD or DVD you want to copy. 5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive
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    first. 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Insert the DVD+RW or CD-RW you want to erase. If an Auto Play window opens, click Cancel. 3 Select the Home Screen tab and then Erase Disc. 4 Click Yes to confirm that you want to erase the disc. Removing
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    1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Select the Backup Projects tab. 3 Select File Archive. 4 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Place a check mark in the Changed since box to limit the scan to files that have been changed since the last time you
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    label it. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC For more information about creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Setting Automatic Recording Options When you first insert a blank CD into your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive, Microsoft® Windows® XP
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    , select an action and follow the onscreen instructions within the program. If the option you want is not listed, you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. 74 Getting Started Guide
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    is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players. • The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. NOTE: CD-R discs are compatible with more home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. • The DVDs that you create
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    storage discs for your hard disk drive files. Using CD-RW discs • Can be erased or rewritten. • Can hold about 80 minutes of music files, or up to 99 tracks. • Can hold 700 MB of data, depending on the CD. • Can be used to create storage discs for your hard disk drive files. 76 Getting Started Guide
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    GB DVD+RW, DVD+R 180 minutes 120 minutes 700 MB CD-RW, CD-R 27 minutes 18 minutes 650 MB CD-RW, CD-R 24 minutes 16 minutes Best 108 minutes 60 minutes 9 minutes 8 minutes NOTE: CD-R discs are compatible with more home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. Disc feature and compatibility Disc
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    not work with some home DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. *GB is defined as 1 billion bytes For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com Optical drive quick reference Optical drive can Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Read DVDs Read
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    you want to do. NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to
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    data CD to use on the PC. • Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from WAV, MP3, or WMA files. These CDs can be played in your home or to your hard disk drive or your digital video camera, and then play them on your PC. • Create video files, record them to DVDs and CDs, and
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    (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator® software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, analog video devices, and Webcams, and then save them to your hard disk drive. Edit: Arrange and trim
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    images, and audio tracks. To import existing media files from your hard disk or CDs into your Media Library, click the Drag and Drop button. Capture: capture) video files to your hard disk drive by using the WinDVD Creator program. Among the devices supported by WinDVD Creator are analog Guide
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    Creator again. 2 Click the Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your Web camera to your PC. 4 Make sure the output from your Web file is processed and automatically saved to the My Videos folder on your hard disk drive. The video clip appears in the Media Library portion of the screen.
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    Image button under the Preview window. 3 The image is saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator After you capture video files, use the WinDVD Creator Edit module to the Create new project or Open existing project button. 84 Getting Started Guide
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    sequence. Adding Images 1 Click the Image Library icon. 2 Click the Drag and Drop button to open the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the images from your hard disk you would like to add to your Image Library and click Open. 4 Drag and drop images from the Image Library to
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    Library icon. 2 Click the Drag and Drop button to open the My Music folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the audio files from your hard disk you want to add to your audio library, and click Open. 4 Drag and drop the bottom right corner of the title clip on the Storyboard. 86 Getting Started Guide
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    click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Select the Open existing project button and select your project. 4 Click the Make Movie button. 5 Insert a blank recordable DVD or CD into your drive. Creating DVD Movies 87
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    CD. • Write content to hard disk for later burning: Use this to create the file on your hard disk drive. Select the device that contains the blank recordable DVD or CD DVD disc in one step button. 4 Insert a blank DVD into your drive. 5 Click the Capture button and select your VCR. 6 Press the
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    Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe Only) 1 If your project is already open, click the Edit button and skip to step 4. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting
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    Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Power • Memory • Multi-storage bay • Miscellaneous Some of the symptoms listed may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. Troubleshooting 91
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    speaker system. Active speakers have a power cord and On button, and connect to the Audio Out (green) connector on the PC. Unplug the headphones. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Symptom Problem Solution CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive cannot read a disc or takes too
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    available on your hard disk drive to store a temporary copy of the content. • If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc. • Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. • Restart the PC and try again. Troubleshooting 93
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    Drive (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot add files to my music CD. RecordNow! creates a closed session music CD. When recording a music CD CD instead of a DVD. Audio files on a DVD can be played on your PC, but you cannot create a music DVD to be played in a home CD player. Problem
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    Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only) Symptom Problem Solution PC is unable to read the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Diskette drive activity light stays to begin formatting the diskette. Troubleshooting 95
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    monitor documentation for the best resolution for your monitor. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. Problem Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Part of hard disk drive has failed or is about to fail. Solution
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    the CD or diskette provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide
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    button and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Internet Access Symptom Cannot connect to the Internet. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly
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    further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. You PC, and turn on your PC. Restart or turn off your PC using the mouse. Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support
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    Problem Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow. Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of the PC. Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Try unplugging and then reconnecting the mouse cable to your PC.
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    , or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC should start up. Press and
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    system by using the Control Panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came with
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    video and images, 81 capturing Web camera video, 83 card reader, memory, 39 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 16 making recovery discs, 19 removing, 93 troubleshooting, 91 components, 5 connect the speakers 6-connector PC, 33 connecting a TV, 41 multichannel speakers 3-connectors, 30
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    or disk error, 101 F file formats, 75 G gallery, 37 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC, 24 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 onscreen Help and Support, 19 Help and Support, 19 Help button, 15 HP Image Zone Plus, 37 gallery, 37 tab definitions, 37
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    disk error, 101 O online manuals, 21 onscreen guides, 9 optical drive quick reference, 78 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8 P PC keyboard not working, 99 no sound, 92 not working, powered off, 101 not working, won't turn off, 101 organizing information, 8 problem turning on, 101 registering
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    RecordNow!, 68 Support messages, 20 system recovery programs, 19 System Restore, 19 system updates, 20 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 41 tips, 20 transferring information to your new PC, 7 troubleshooting, 91 turning off PC using keyboard, 100 turning on PC first time, 5 troubleshooting, 91
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    recording length, 77 viewing onscreen guides, 9 volume adjusting, 92 controls, 16 W Web camera video, 83 Windows Media Player creating music CDs, 64 features, 79 play music CDs, 60 playing video CDs, 62 Windows Movie Maker 2.0 features, 80 Windows XP creating data CDs, 65 WinDVD, 31 control panel
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