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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 Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or
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    10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 11 Using Compaq Organize Software 11 Using the Keyboard 13 speakers 24 Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers 25 Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System 27 2 or 2.1 home stereo installation 28 5.1
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    Selecting recording devices 44 Resolving Sound Issues 44 Using the Memory Card Reader 45 Using the Memory Card Reader 46 Media Insertion Guide 47 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 49 Connecting the Drive 50 Inserting the Drive 51 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 52 Using the
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    Playing CDs and DVDs 59 Playing Music CDs 59 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 59 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD 60 Using country/region codes 61 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 62 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 62 Creating Audio and
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    96 Recording the movie project to disc 96 Getting Help 97 Finding Onscreen Guides 97 Finding Guides on the Web 97 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 98 Using PC Help & Tools 98 Using Compaq Connections 98 Getting messages 99 Turning off messages 99 Reactivating messages 100 Index
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    WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in 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 setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model
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    have connectors on the front of the PC. The table does not show all connectors. Connector Connector symbol Description Mouse (PS/2 connector) Keyboard (PS/2 connector) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors 2 Getting Started Guide
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    Connector Connector symbol Description Printer (parallel) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone Setting Up Your PC 3
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    Connector Connector symbol Description FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out Side speaker out Rear speaker out rear Center/subwoofer 4 Getting Started Guide
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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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    established an Internet service account, and a wizard will guide 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. Setting Up Your PC 7
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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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    , you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access. Follow the simple steps in this section when setting up your PC to create user accounts. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in Windows XP and explains how to change account types
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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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    and Support. Search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard overview." This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC. Using Compaq Organize Software Compaq Organize software (select models only) is a desktop
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    key, or press Standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before the screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Compaq My Presario Help Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Opens music
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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 14 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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    to finish. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Compaq PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your PC for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software
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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. IN OUT Type 3 6 Sound card Your PC models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC. NOTE: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six
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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) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 8/7.1 Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers" on page 25. "Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System" on page 27. "Connecting Digital Audio" on page
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    separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker cable to the audio system. 4 For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your PC (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
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    setup. 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 a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line
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    the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC 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
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    (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 IN 6 S For type 3 connectors that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S For type 3 PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker
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    8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 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" on page 33. • Type 6 connectors: See
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    side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. 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 following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: 26 Getting Started Guide
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    audio installation" on page 29. 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 28 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 29
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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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    Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 33. Follow the instructions your PC model
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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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    instructions. 9 Configure audio output for the WinDVD Player. See "Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player" on page 43. Enabling digital audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager (optional) Your PC PC model has type 6 connectors. NOTE: A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide
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    button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection with no descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is not used audio. To use the Audio Wizard: 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose Control Panel.
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    wizard. 8 Connect the speaker system audio cable plugs into the connectors on the front of your PC. The panel display highlights a cable that is properly inserted in a connector. 9 Close the window Wizard. A window opens displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC. 36 Getting Started Guide
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    you have installed and connected your speakers, if your PC model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multi-streaming audio. turn it on. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Mixer - allows control
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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. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    Retasking front panel audio connectors The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar; then Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Realtek HD Sound Effect
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    PC, audio files may reside on: hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Windows Media Player • WinDVD • HP Tunes • Other installed media also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to jack, from one of the following external PC audio sources: a Front panel Line In
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    Setting up multi-streaming audio Example 1: For Online Gaming To configure multi-streaming audio output for online gaming with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, you must enable Voice-Over-IP software (software used to converse over the Internet). Other players hear your voice from the microphone via
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    dialog box opens. b Check the Output Mic In/Line In to front panel check box in the dialog box, and select OK. 42 Getting Started Guide
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    for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). If you want to play a stereo headphones to the Line Out connector (lime-green) on the back of your PC. Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones For select models with the 2.1 speaker
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    located on the right side of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound to the speakers and the drivers by using Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    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. It has four horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more of
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    direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on page 47. 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 CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Insert
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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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    PCs. The drive comes with software, an external USB cable, and an external power cord and power adapter. For information about connecting and using the HP HP Personal Media Drive. For some PCs (select models only), the HP If the PC is PC is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the PC
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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
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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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    PC, please place the drive in a well-ventilated area. To store files The best way to transfer files to 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
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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. 54 Getting Started Guide
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    Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, 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 device appear in the My Pictures folder. You can copy digital picture
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    Displays controls for the selected function screen. C Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Image Zone Use the HP Image Zone software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video clips. It more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 56 Getting Started Guide
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    a secure Web page. On the Web 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 "HP Instant Share Help" in Help. NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to use the
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    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 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 movie into the drive
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    up for the side you want to play. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. If the Play DVD movie , you can redisplay it by clicking anywhere in the video window. 60 Getting Started Guide
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    permanent. Once the code locks, you can play DVDs from that country/region only. If the country/region code locks, and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not preset to a particular country/region - the country/region code of the first DVD movie you play determines your DVD country/region. For
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    way to the left or to the right, depending on which language you want to hear. 10 Close the Graphic Equalizer window. 62 Getting Started Guide
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    on page 77. 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 73. 64 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 songs 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 65. 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. 70 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. 72 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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    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes 74 Getting Started Guide
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    Software Quick Reference Table Your PC includes a number of software programs that: • Record and play CDs • Record data CDs • Import and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital
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    existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Create customized music CDs from CDs in Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your PC. • Capture (copy) video files. • copy of an existing DVD to use on the PC. • Copy and share video files. • with your PC. You may need to install this CD before
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    while allowing you to add your own personal touch to your home movies. 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 technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes
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    device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device. 4 If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they " on page 82. • "Editing movie files" on page 82. 78 Getting Started Guide
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    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 from: • An existing DVD or VCD. • Video files already stored on your PC. • Video capture from a digital video camera (as described in the next section).
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    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 ). • Start Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). • Stop Capturing - Manually stops the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 5). 7 In Guide
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    a video project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by adding existing menu is automatically created 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 the theme of
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    a storyboard. If you have video files on your hard disk drive you would like to add to this project, click Add Files. 82 Getting Started Guide
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    2xDVD (8.5GB) (double layer); DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4BGB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 4 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 Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). • Stop Capturing - Manually stops the capture if you did not set a capture length
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    Note that the Direct-to-Disc Wizards do not include the editing features that are available from the standard interface. You can edit a project created with a wizard before burning it to a disc as described in: • "Editing the style of a video project" on page 82. • "Editing movie files" on page 82.
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    min. 35 min. 70 min. 45 min. • The video quality depends on PC speed and graphics processing abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ setting. • These are estimated version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital audio. See the online Help for details. 86 Getting Started Guide
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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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    and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows: • Click Start on the desktop taskbar, and select All
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    page 94. "Making the movie" on page 95. Save muvee Burn to Disc Open the Save muvee window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive in .wmv or .mpeg formats. Open the muvee Burner window to record the finished movie in DVD, VCD, or SVCD formats. "Saving
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    Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from automatically add captured video files to your movie project. 90 Getting Started Guide
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    video to your hard 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. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera. 4 Click the Play button on the screen
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    from the production, select the picture, and click the trash can icon. 5 Select the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images. 92 Getting Started Guide
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    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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    -down window. b Type the text you want to appear at the start of your movie in the Enter your title here box. 94 Getting Started Guide
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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 or color for the title. 3 Click the Credits tab. a Select a Credits effect from the drop-down window. b Type the text you want to appear at the end of your movie in the
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    save the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 8 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 96 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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    and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. 98 Getting Started Guide
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    may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Compaq Connections Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Connections. Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate
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    , and 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 Compaq Connections. Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the service. 100 Getting Started Guide
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    90 recorded video 90 requirements 77 card reader, memory 45 carpal tunnel syndrome 8 CDs burning tips data discs 67 erasing rewritable 64 Compaq Connections 98 Compaq Organize 11 Computer Playback 96 connecting audio 17-19 digital video camera 27 headphones 43 peripherals 2 connectors audio 17-19
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    .bmp 87 .dv 87 .gif 87 .jpg 87 .m4a 88 .mov 87 102 Getting Started Guide .mp3 88 .mpeg-1 87 .mpeg-2 87 .mpeg-4 87 .wav 88 .wma 88 .wmv Camera 90 H headphones, using 43 Help and Support 98 home stereo system connecting to the PC 27 home videos 27 HP Personal Media Drive 49 activity and power lights
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    updates 71 requirements 71 M magicMoments 91 magicSpot 93 make muvee 95 manuals storing 5 memory card reader card types 45 using 45 movie RSI) 8 rewritable discs, erasing 64 S Safety & Comfort Guide 8 safety warnings 8 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee autoProducer 94 Shuffle shots 94
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    26, 30, 37 resolving sound issues 44 stereo connecting to the PC 27 storing data files 67 style 88, 93 submenus in video projects 81 Support messages 98 supported formats DVD 82 video 80 surge protector 2 SVCD 96 T Title 62 WinDVD Player, features 75 working in comfort 8 104 Getting Started Guide
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