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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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    7 Signing Up for Software Updates 7 Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC 8 Creating 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
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    Configuring the sound card software 46 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 46 Recording with the sound card 47 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 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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    63 Using country/region codes 64 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 64 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 65 Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 65 Creating Audio and Data Discs 67 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 68 Working with Audio CDs 68 Verifying audio disc
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    Quality and Disc Size 88 DVD Recording Time 89 Creating Movies Using 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
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    AC power outlet. 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 Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well: Use those if your PC has
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    Mouse (PS/2 connector) Keyboard (PS/2 connector) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors Printer (parallel) 2 Getting Started Guide Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices
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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 and digital audio out Side speaker out rear Rear speaker out Center/
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    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 at this time, Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services can be manually started at a later time. See "Setting Up and Connecting Guide
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    is connected. 2 Sign 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
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    established an 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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    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 address box, and then press
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    passwords. Users who log on to the PC using the guest account do not have access to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 8 Getting Started Guide
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    on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose a password that is easy for you to remember by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. • For antivirus
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    to software programs or files on your PC. Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to your MP3 music files stored on your PC, or for watching video clips. For searching, there is a search bar at the top of HP (or Compaq) Organize where you can select the search engine you
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    keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Icon hp or Compaq or , or or or Feature Standby User HP Description Puts PC into power-saving
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    or software program. E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. A Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ 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
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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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    Docking Bay You can use the 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 and the docking station are sold
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    To store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards: Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it station. The cradle clips onto the camera docking station. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Optionally, if you want to view the camera images on a TV, plug the red and yellow connectors (not shown) into the TV. Refer to the instructions that came with the HP camera docking station. Using Your PC Top 17
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    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 Started
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    Configuring the sound software. 3 Configuring sound for the media software program. Your PC supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19
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    up to a 5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide
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    /subwoofer Line Out when 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
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    Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) Speaker system None, muted. Left speaker, right speaker. 2.1 Left speaker, right audio" on page 33. "Configuring multistreaming audio" on page 41. 22 Getting Started Guide
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    types Speakers may be included with the monitor (select 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
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    activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    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 connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring
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    Sound Effect Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. 26 Getting Started Guide
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    OUT IN The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) 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
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    6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: 28 Getting Started Guide
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    Connecting the PC to a home audio system You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. For example, see "2 or 2.1 home stereo installation" on page 30, or "5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation" on
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    stereo standard 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 Guide
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    A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical
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    installation procedure NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1, or 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. To connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC: 1 Turn off the right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 32 Getting Started Guide
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    5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) 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 into the center/ subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver
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    connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. • Audio card with digital output and 6 connectors: See type 6 connectors) • Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (multistreaming audio) 34 Getting Started Guide
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    Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has 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
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    the Speaker Test tab, and follow the onscreen instructions. Now that the speaker software has been configured, for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software the instructions and documentation that came with the media software
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    A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection
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    38. 2 When you plug in a cable, the wizard asks you to select the device you plugged in from a list. 3 Close the window. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    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 over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio. Click the Multi-streaming button to set up multistreaming. • Audio
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    DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio from all speakers, change the audio properties for the DVD player software program to match your speaker configuration (if your DVD program supports recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording tab. 3 In Record click the drop-down
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    42. 2 For digital home entertainment, where you hear: • DVD sound on your living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear speaker connections. • While a Front-panel Line In b Internal source residing on: a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device. See "Example 2: For digital
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    Manager, you must enable Voice-over IP (VOIP) software (software used to converse over the Internet). Other players hear your voice from the microphone via the Internet and you hear the game audio from the rear speakers: the setting of the front pink microphone is not muted. 42 Getting Started Guide
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    and want to have surround sound when listening to music or watching DVD movies, you must enable surround sound within the media software program. The procedure is different for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. Configuring
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    opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. The window opens. 5 In Sound Recording, select a recording device. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window. Resolving Sound Issues If by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    This section provides an overview of connecting to, configuring, and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting FlexiJack (white) for Line-In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher.
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    . Select a speaker configuration from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital audio. See "Configuring The procedure is different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media software program. Configuring the Getting Started Guide
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    All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Smart Recorder. The Smart Recorder window displays. Smart Recorder Tools Record Now Record Wizard Schedule My Recordings Description Configure settings for audio source, recording format, output location, and audio quality on one screen
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    Audio Creation Mode optimizes the sound card for advanced recording functions. Available features: • Recording from several audio sources • Applying studio-quality effects Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. 3 Click Online Manual. 48 Getting Started Guide
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    Using the Memory Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. You can place
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    be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on page 51. CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data. 50 Getting Started Guide
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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 internal or 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. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove
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    the HP Personal HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive, refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive. For some PCs (select models only), the HP Personal Media Drive is 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 (B) on the front of the drive is lit when the drive is inserted correctly. AB C Using the HP Personal Media Drive 55
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    letter Z to the HP Personal Media Drive. Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive. You can locate the files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a Disk Management. 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive. 5 Select Change volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename
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    procedures for more detailed instructions about creating linked folders. Playing media files You can play media from an HP Personal Media Drive: 1 Options window. Now your music files on your HP Personal Media Drive appear in the Windows Media Player library when your drive is connected to the PC
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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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    copy, edit, and share digital images using the PC. Transfer digital images to the PC using the 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
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    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. It has all For more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 60 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 Vault). For more information on using HP Photosmart Premier, click the Help link. Working with Digital Images 61
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    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 DVD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You
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    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 movie into the drive. • The Windows Media Player information on using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. If necessary,
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    controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs, and Windows Media
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    you to copy, archive, and manage music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player to download 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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    Recording Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD , CD-RWs, DVDs, DVD-RWs, or DVD+RWs (select models only). Compressed files can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format Guide
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    music CDs, which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and
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    to record, and then click Add. 5 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your music CD project. 6 When prompted, insert a blank disc. DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support
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    disc, it is important to note that: • You can add new data files to a CD-R, DVD+R or DVD-R in a later recording session, until the disc is full. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs, insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display the Options window, click Data, select the first Write-Once
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    manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. Creating data discs To create data CDs or DVDs on the recording date disc. DVD discs Recorded
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    procedure described in "Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and DVD you want to copy. 4 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive. 5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Click Done when the recording is complete. Archiving Files on a CD or DVD
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    when recording is recording programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available DVD movies. Most commercial DVDs the CD or DVD from which you a CD or DVD from an image recordable CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Click the Burn Image
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    are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD 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 a black-and-white photograph. LightScribe requirements Burning
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    When labeling your CDs and DVDs, do not use sticky labels. DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD-ROM drives. • CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record
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    home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. *1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity 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
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    or No music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies No Record DVD No movies Play games Yes CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes DVD-ROM Yes DVD-RAM Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Combo CD-RW/ DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files. • Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player program, such as DVD Play, is installed.) • Play video CDs. • Record music files. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. Creating Audio and Data Discs 79
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    select models only) • Record data and music files. • Record a copy of an an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast. • Record audio and video files to create a video DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. 80 Getting Started
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    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 from a VCR or an analog video camera. To capture video files, you need to: 1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions. 2
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    for playback and as an archive, and they can be burned to a DVD or video CD (VCD). Sonic MyDVD enables you to create video projects using the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create. A project named Untitled DVD-Video or Untitled
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    to add, or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD. 4 Select the files you want to add default quality setting (DV format). 4 Click Record Settings to edit any of these default settings. (.mpeg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length
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    before a new 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 your project. For Menu 0), and type an appropriate name for the menu. 84 Getting Started 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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    (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 recording quality and time, see
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    to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video the following: • Record to DVD (or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project 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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    approximately twice as much video onto a DVD as HQ. Not recommended when the original video is DVD, but video quality is low. Not recommended unless the original video is very good quality. • Fit-to-DVD recording time is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record
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    sizes at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes). Video quality HQ 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. •
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    with muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video type Digital Video Audio Video Interleaved Motion Picture Experts Group For DVD video playback High-quality video format (for Web streaming, wireless
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    Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 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 Programs
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    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 page 97. "Changing the settings" on
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    page 94. Or • Recorded (known as VCR mode) using a recorded tape in your DV camcorder. See "Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder 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 Guide
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    interested in using in your movie project. To capture camcorder (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to 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
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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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    click the trash can icon to delete the file. 4 The TV System area shows the current TV format (NTSC or PAL). To change the format, click the name 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
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    you saved the files. 11 Click Close when you are done. Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc: 1 Click the Save/Burn button and video files used to create the muvee file. 5 The TV System area shows the current TV format (NTSC or PAL). To change the format, click the
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    10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the disc capacity, disc capacity used, and available disc space To save 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
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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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    support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs. To see the HP (or Compaq Connections) Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP
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    Connections) messages, including important information that may be critical 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
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    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 service. 108 Getting Started Guide
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    videos and pictures 98 bit rate DVDs, VCDs 88 Burn to disc 92 burning audio and data disc 68-72 CDs, DVDs 67-80 DVDs quality settings 88 video quality 94 recorded video 94 requirements 81 card reader, memory 49 carpal tunnel syndrome 7 CDs burning tips data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Compaq
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    75 DVD Play, features 79 DVDs burning to disc 86 data discs, burning tips 71 erasing rewritable 68 movies, creating 81 quality settings 86 supported formats 85 E editing video files (MyDVD) 85 equalizer Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 39 erasing rewritable discs 68 errors reducing recording speed
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    75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49 movie music CDs 63, 65 Q quality settings, recording DVDs 86 R RealOne Player, features 79 recording CDs, VCDs, and DVDs see: burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
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    10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating 8 user interfaces 82 V VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player
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    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 CDs 64 playing video CDs 65 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 80 Windows update 7 working in
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