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    Getting Started
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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 in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    Table of Contents Setting Up Your Computer 1 Putting Your Computer Together 1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 9 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
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    39 Finding Onscreen Guides 39 Finding Guides on the Web 39 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 40 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 40 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 40 Getting messages 41 Turning off messages 41 Reactivating messages 42 Turning On Your Computer for the
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    Computer to Your New Computer ..........55 Using HP Troubleshooting the remote control 73 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 73 Introducing Your Computer Software 75 Learning More About Software 75 Using the Desktop 75 Removing desktop icons 76 Retrieving desktop
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    Light 103 Formatting a Memory Card 103 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 104 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........105 Connecting the Drive 106 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 106 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 107 Locating
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    115 Play Internet radio 115 Share your digital memories 115 Transform your living space into a menu 118 Using Windows Media Center Power Settings 119 Completing the setup wizard hard disk drive 127 Adding music files from a CD 128 Deleting music files from the music library 128 Using supported
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    discs 149 Creating audio CDs 149 Creating jukebox discs 150 Creating video discs 150 Copying a disc 151 Creating data discs 152 hard disk drive 156 Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center 157 Viewing pictures as a slide show 158 Viewing a slide show with music 158 Using supported
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    digital videos 163 Using supported video file types 163 Transferring and Recording Video Files 164 Recording analog and digital video files 164 Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files 175 Recording the movie project to disc 176 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 177 Index 179 Table of Contents ix
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    x Getting Started
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    Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before
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    Help protect your monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for your computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge
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    (continued) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line 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
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    to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer. A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Secondary Left audio input connector (white). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the
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    video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector. Power card, or NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your computer
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    box output connector. Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio
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    to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer. (Select models Video FM In (radio antenna input) connects to the FM antenna cable. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card
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    a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer. Refer to the documentation that
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    using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices
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    device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer at a time (select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work
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    The preceding illustration shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. Setting Up Your
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    Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an access point, which can be several hundred feet away. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the three IEEE physical layer industry
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    or you can use your computer as a wireless client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your Internet Service Provider [ISP] for further information). An external antenna is supplied with your system; you
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    If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support,
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    in this guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B). The setup poster shows you how to
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    16 Getting Started
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    : http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or
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    type, as noted in the instructions. Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound computer. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the computer. Type 3 6 Sound card Your computer may include a sound See the following S connector card
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    (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19
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    (select models only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker
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    only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification
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    documentation. 5 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in the speaker system power. 7 Turn on the speaker with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." The following diagram shows a typical
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your
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    power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." The following diagram shows a typical 4.1
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    documentation. 7 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your computer. 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your
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    front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the
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    home audio installation." Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer 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
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    . Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left
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    . Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front
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    cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD
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    system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front
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    cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD
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    plug does not work, try the white stereo plug. One of the connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. 34
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    Type S is sound card. 3 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on the as the default. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Follow the instructions to enable digital audio
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    (lime green) on the back of your computer. Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones For of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card
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    (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow
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    Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions: Digital Input/Output Line In Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as
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    1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then
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    only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. Messages may also display within
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    the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections
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    receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks
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    ) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the Critical security updates from Microsoft computer Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose
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    the Help and Support Center. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Windows Vista you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and
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    , or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS
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    ready to wake quickly and resume your work where you were. Hibernate mode saves your system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called away mode. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise
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    log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Lock button. Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power state. The monitor is blank, as if it is turned off. By using sleep mode: You save time, because you do
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    button on the front of the computer. Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off
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    for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory.
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    with your ISP for specific information on your connection. Refer to the "Setting Up Your Computer" of this guide to make the hardware instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by using Easy Internet Services
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    whether to install them Check for updates but let me choose whether to download or install them Never check for updates - This option makes the computer more vulnerable and is not recommended. 7 Click OK. 52 Getting Started
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    Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not allowed to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide
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    instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings memory, and other requirements listed for the new software. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. If you need help, check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service
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    health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for you computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows
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    wireless keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with
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    Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit
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    Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric
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    Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. ? Or Or Or Information Pictures (Photos) Music Video Internet Opens Help and Support
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    to open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured
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    Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast-
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    press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see
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    64 Getting Started
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    Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your computer. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. NOTE: The wireless mouse
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    Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top: Click the left mouse button (A) to position the cursor or select an item. Click the right mouse button (C) to display a menu of commands for the item you clicked. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center
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    Autoscrolling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document, and then press the scroll wheel button once. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the mouse from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls. 3 To stop autoscrolling,
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    Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion area
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    Center windows. Control the video display. Place the computer in and out of sleep mode. Shut down or restart the computer. Log off from Windows Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside
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    menu. 12 Volume - Increases (+) and decreases (-) volume. 13 Mute - Turns computer sound off. The word Mute is displayed when Mute is turned on. 14 Record - Records a selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Plays the selected media. 16 Rewind - Moves the media
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    Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center. 23 Video - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 24 Live a slide show of all the pictures on your hard disk drive. 28 CH/PG up (+) and down (-) - not want to be disturbed. The computer does not automatically go into sleep mode if
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    open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button. Use
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    Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: Make sure that on the remote sensor. If the light appears, then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote
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    models only). Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen. It includes the taskbar along one edge
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    menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All
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    copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste. If you use Add modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance,
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    digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards
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    computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service groups have created millions of Web sites in support of their activities. A Web site consists of for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific and return to the main list of programs. Click Search the computer to show the results in a folder for advanced options. Click Search
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    you have set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the user does not know HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service. Introducing Your Computer
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    Norton Internet Security again. 2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions if prompted. For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software, you can click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type virus into the Search Help box
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    even music and video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer, do not Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account. Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Follow the instructions provided by your ISP to install
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    Table (Select models only) Your computer 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 media files. The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use
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    . Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the computer. Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav, . share data files. Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your computer. Copy video files. Verify that the disc has been created without errors. Record
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    computer. NOTE: This software is included with the Personal Media Drive only. Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC
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    your computer hard disk drive or computer involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards computer: The Computer view enables you to quickly see all the files and folders within a specific folder on your computer
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    unusable. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse
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    (the last three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Explore. 2 Find the file or folder you want
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    Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the copy files by dragging them into a new location. Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button
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    programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print
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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to do different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW Read data from CDs • • Play music
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    nonstandard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On some computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of
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    : The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs
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    ROM CD-R CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R Double-layer DVD+R/ hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported
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    Reference Table Optical drive can: CD-ROM Read CDs, CD-Rs, Yes and CD-RWs Read DVDs No Read games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No DVD-ROM DVD-RAM Yes Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    98 Getting Started
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    from and 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 computer. It has four or two 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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    Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject, check that the activity light is on but not blinking, and
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    Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) memory card Insert the media Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Receptacle edge (holes) Facing up Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memory Card* MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up Facing up Reduced size
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    up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Facing down (gold connector fingers up) F (upper) xD media Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) CompactFlash
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    in your digital camera. Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place. The activity light on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the
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    the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with the
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    USB hard disk drives 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 Media Drives to back up other drives on your computer. NOTE: The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP
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    cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive by using an internal USB connector. The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the
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    light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power/drive activity LED indicator HP Personal Media Drive (A, B, C) HP Pocket Media Drive (D) Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you
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    on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and
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    as photos, music, or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to your computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer. 4 Select your files and
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    opens. NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. Look for the label of
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    the computer. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and
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    Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click
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    only). Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience. Windows Media Center is optimized for wide-screen and high-definition displays. With the new onscreen layout of your photos, music and videos
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    , or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately). Use the Optimization setting to keep your computer running smoothly. Use Sleep mode to save power when the computer is not in use, and then you can display the computer desktop instantly by
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    memories With Windows Media Center, you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer specific video recorder. Windows Media Center has built-in support for high-definition video. Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos
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    wizard steps." NOTE: For more information about setting up your computer, refer to the setup poster or the Start Here guide. Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse You can use buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. 116 Getting Started
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    Navigating Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse. In the Windows Media Center windows, a selected item such as a folder, file, or menu item is either highlighted or moves
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    Windows Media Center. Log off and end your Windows Media Center session and switch users. Shut down the computer. Restart the computer. Put the computer in a power-reduced or Sleep mode. Put the computer in Media Only mode, which gives you access to Windows Media Center but not the rest of your
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    mutes the audio. NOTE: The audio or video of TV recordings is not affected when the computer is in Sleep mode. You can activate Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep button on your computer, keyboard, or remote control. You can return to your desktop almost instantly by pressing any Sleep button again
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    Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. NOTE Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe with an Internet Service Provider TV, or other display. Use the Windows Media Center video to help you change onscreen centering, sizing, aspect
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    Windows Media Center Start Menu A Open the Windows Media Center Start menu. B Go back one screen. C Minimize the Windows Media Center window. D Resize the Windows Media Center window. E Close the Windows Media Center window. F Use arrow keys to scroll left and right through the sub-menu items. G Use
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    to various media providers where you can find various media offers and services. The Online Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web
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    and Support Guide, and search for your model's name and number. The product model is on the lower front of the computer. To find the online documentation for your product, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific computer model
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    124 Getting Started
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    , DVDs, or VCDs This section describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great
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    . Delete songs from a music library or a queue list. Burn your favorite songs to CDs. Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. Listen to Internet Radio. Search music tracks and files. Organize your genres of artists, albums, songs, composers, etc. 126 Getting Started
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    the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your , and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 127
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    Center. 2 Select Music. 3 Select music library. 4 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 5 Select Albums. 6 Select the Album CD you want to add to your music you must select your copy- protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions. After selecting your choices for copy options in the next few
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    music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in Music. Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information about supported file types. File extension File type .cda CD audio file .au, .snd Audio file .aif, .aifc, .aiff AIFF audio file .wav Windows audio file
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    the Windows Media Player music library. NOTE: You can place all your music files into the Music folder or into other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player music library for either option to be able to
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    , click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 5 Click Albums. 6 Select the album you want to play. 7 Click Play Album. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131
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    Playing a song in Music You can play a song from anywhere in Music. You can select it from the songs list, or from the albums, artists, genres, composers and other lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with
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    4 While the Queue is being played you can view the queue by selecting View Queue. 5 You can edit or clear a queue, save it as a playlist or burn a queue list on a CD or a DVD. Finding and Playing an Album in Music 1 From Windows Media Center click Music, and then click music library. 2 Use the arrow
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    Using Search Searching for Music Tracks and Files You can search for music files if you cannot locate them. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 1 Click Music, and
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    Save As Playlist and give the playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. NOTE: If your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 135
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    it is selected. Use the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard or click on Add More in the Review & Edit List to select more songs from different menus. You can also change the name of the CD by clicking Change Name, and clear all
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    instructions. 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. NOTE: For more information about writable media, refer to the other documentation that came with your computer
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    3 Click the right mouse button for the icons to appear that take you to the previous menu. Using radio In radio you can play, listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click radio. 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite
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    in the window to see all available programs. 2 The music CD automatically begins to play. Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come
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    only. If the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Using DVDs in Windows Media Center Watching DVDs in Windows Media Center taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Windows Media Center asks if you want
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    If the DVD is already in the drive, select play dvd. The DVD movie begins playing in full-screen mode. 3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote control or the mouse to select
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    Changing the DVD Movie Language To select DVD language settings for subtitles, audio track and menu: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu,
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    4 In the DVD Settings window, click Remote Control Options. 5 After making the changes, click Save. Changing DVD Closed Captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start
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    output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music DVD movie into the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from
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    (VCDs) To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to
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    enable you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, 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
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    create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player, and on computers. You can create two main types of music CDs: Uncompressed - Typical CD format must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. For instructions Click Add Music, and add audio files from the computer hard disk drive. 6 When done adding files, click the Burn
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    use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc. You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera. 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning
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    , Roxio Creator stores an image file of the disc temporarily on the computer hard disk drive. Use these steps to copy a CD or DVD using one disc drive: 1 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs
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    ." For more help using Roxio Creator, refer to the Help menu in the program. Creating photo (slide show) discs This section provides instructions for creating a slide show disc using photos on the computer hard disk drive. To create a slide show disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning
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    of Background to view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive and click Open. 6 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label, click Print
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    of Background to view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive, and click Open. 5 When you are ready to create the label, click Print. 6 Select
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    into the CD or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer with the transfer cable that came with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select models only). Digital
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    Center Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos. 3 Select picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on
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    on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos and click picture library. Select a folder, tags or date taken. The window shows a small picture image (thumbnail) of each photo. 3 Select date
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    button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 3 Select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show, and then press OK on the remote control or
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    Tagged Image File Format Graphics Interchange Format .bmp Bitmap .wmf Windows MetaFile .png Portable Network Graphics Only supported image file types are displayed in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center. Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show. NOTE: If the message Image
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    the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 3 Select a picture to edit. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and
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    the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 3 Select the picture you want to print. 4 Press the Print button and then select Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. Working with Pictures and Videos 161
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    Media Center makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In Videos you can: Play videos that are stored anywhere on your hard disk drive. Create a CD or DVD of your video files. View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset
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    to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 6 To exit full-screen mode and return to Using supported video file types You can view the following types of video files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if your computer has
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    Videos area. Recording analog and digital video files Refer to Help and Support for more information about capturing and recording video files from analog and digital video cameras. To find information in Help and Support DVD+/-RW) into the drive. 4 Select Audio CD, Data CD or Video DVD, and then
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    muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie
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    , and save your project to your computer hard disk drive before recording to disc. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 Burn to disc: You can record a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections provide detailed instructions. Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To
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    to your project. Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for your movie. "Changing the settings." Open the muvee the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the
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    a tape in the camera. To capture live video to your hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer: 1 Connect your DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get
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    interested in using in your movie project. To capture (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get
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    specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or to leave out, of your final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video Pictures button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing still-image
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    area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing music files for your movie: Add up to three music fonts. The style you use also affects how muvee autoProducer combines the video, picture, and music files in your movie project to produce the final
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    the same level. Sound mix level area. Move the slider bar to adjust the sound mix level of the music you added and the original video soundtrack. You can use either or a blend of both. 5 Click OK when you are done adjusting the settings for your movie project. Or Click Cancel
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    the ending credits. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the
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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 button as
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    camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket computer 7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type, as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the movie. 9 Click Save. You can
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    to Burn source files to disc to create copies of all of the picture and video files used to create the muvee file. 5 The TV System area shows the different themes in the window. 9 Select the CD or DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the
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    upgraded version of muvee autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and photos in your movie production. It also includes support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services
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    178 Getting Started
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    from the hard disk drive 127 adjusting monitor card reader, memory 99 carpal tunnel syndrome 43 CDs creating a music CD in Music 136, 137 erasing rewritable 148 playing in Music 131, 133 change the speed of the cursor 68 Index Composite video connector 4, 6 computer transferring files 55 Computer
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    36 Help and Support 40 home stereo system connecting to the PC 28 home videos 150, 168 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 106 HP Personal Media Drive 105 activity and power lights 106 automatic on and off feature 106 disconnecting the drive 110 location and drive letter 108 HP Photosmart Essential 84
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    duration of video 172 upgrading 177 using the magicMoments feature 170 My Music 125 playing an album 133 N network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card (NIC) 12 network name (SSID) 14 Norton Internet Security configuring 82 registering 82 O Off button, See turning off PC 48 optical drive quick
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    Media Center 116 stereo connecting to the PC 28 Support messages 40 surge protector 2 SVCD 176 S-video In connector 4, 6 switching mouse button functions 67 T transferring information to your new computer 55 troubleshooting remote sensor 73 turning off PC 48 tweak muvee 174 U update, Windows Vista
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    8 visualization settings 131 volume controls 62 W Web Streaming 175 WEP 14 Windows Media Center playing videos 162 viewing your pictures 157 Windows Media Player play DVDs 144 play music CDs 139 playing video CDs 145 setting as default player 129 types of files 129 Windows Movie Maker, features 86
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