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OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard names are trademarks of their respective holders. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 3
Recovery Discs 7 Using Desktop Icons 7 Using HP Organize Software 8 Using PC Help & Tools 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Internet Keyboards 9 Standard Keyboard 11 Wireless Keyboard Set 11 Special Keyboard Buttons 12 Customizing the Buttons 14 Getting Help 15 Recovering From Software Problems - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 4
About Your PC 18 Finding More Help 18 Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 19 Using Speakers 19 Connecting a Multi-Channel Speaker System to Your PC 19 Using the Microphone with Multi-Channel Audio 21 Working with Digital Images 21 Using HP Image Zone Plus 21 About the Memory Card Reader - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 5
Files in RecordNow 50 Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc 50 Archiving Files on a DVD or CD 51 About Image Files 51 Saving an Image 51 Burning an Image 52 About Recording Video Files 52 Disc Labels 52 Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC 52 Setting Automatic Recording Options 52 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 6
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Finding Answers to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 7 • Customizing special buttons on the keyboard, page 14 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 8
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: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 10
Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 11
on your desktop, if it is present. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). HP has made - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 12
Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, click the support link, type v.92 into the search box, and then click the arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions provided. NOTE - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 13
the PC Tune Up & Repair icon (select models only) on your desktop and review the products and services offered under Backup Data. Making Recovery Discs Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Using Desktop Icons - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 14
. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Organize. Using PC Help & Tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 15
a CD or DVD; skip to the previous or next track; record; and eject the disc tray (for two drives). • Mute speaker sound. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. Using the Keyboard 9 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 16
enables you to: • Mute speaker sound. • Search for information on the Internet. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. • Get support information. • Connect to the - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 17
• Adjust speaker volume. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. Wireless Keyboard Set A wireless keyboard (B) PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A B C A Number lock on B Caps lock on C Scroll lock on D Receiver activity A light - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 18
Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press the Esc key, or press standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. 12 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 19
program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Can be reconfigured. M Finance . It can be turned Volume Up and indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Down buttons) Volume Up and Down buttons: - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 20
to finish. NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the Internet buttons to the factory settings. 14 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 21
or the HP PC System Recovery programs. Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 22
with you on solving the problem. To start HP Instant Support: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click Connect to Customer Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 23
HP icon on the desktop. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click Re-enable Updates from HP. Finding Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the Support - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 24
and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding More Help If you need additional help, see the Warranty and Support Guide that - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 25
with Sound, Pictures, and Video Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see the quick setup poster. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 26
WinDVD program supports more than two channels): 1 Insert a DVD, or start InterVideo WinDVD. Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD 4. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. 20 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 27
source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 28
or video clips. At the top of the gallery window cards, and flyers. For more information, see make creative projects in Help. HP service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other tasks. For more information, see share your images in Help. 22 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 29
USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 23 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 30
that the PC is not reading or writing the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. 4-Slot Memory Card Reader A B D C E Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 31
use light F Upper slot G Lower slot 2-Slot Memory Card Reader CompactFlash I/II F A G Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-PRO) Memory Card SmartMedia - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 32
. C A B A Composite video cable B Back of PC C Composite video jack • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV to the composite video jack on the back of the PC. B C A 26 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 33
/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 34
PC 4 When the PC image appears on the window. Ge Force Tab 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC PC 4 When the PC image appears on the Display Properties window. Displays Tab 1 Click PC to change the display. 2 To view the computer image on your PC view the PC image - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 35
Display Properties window. NOTE: Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by OK again to close the Display Properties window. Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 29 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 36
OK again to close the Display Properties window. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable from the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 37
the bay cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). You can store up to ten discs. To store memory cards, open the top cover and, if necessary, lower the two spindle sections (figure A). A B Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 31 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 38
at the back of the bay (D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord for the peripheral device into a power outlet. C D Placing a 3 Thread the data and power cables for the device through the cable tunnel opening - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 39
the peripheral device into a power outlet. E G T F Using the Optional Camera Station PC Top Your PC chassis may include the optional camera docking station feature. This feature lets you install a special bay cover on the PC chassis for using an HP camera and HP camera docking station (both sold - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 40
and pull it out toward the front of the chassis (E). Replace the tab after threading the cables. 2 Place the camera power cable (M) through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay and connect them to the docking station. T L K H J M hp dvd writer & cd-writer expansion / bay hp pavilion - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 41
the power cord (M) into a power outlet. 6 Insert the camera: Hold the camera over the camera cradle (R) with the viewer window toward the front of the PC, and lower the camera onto the cradle. R hp dvd writer & cd-writer expansion / bay hp pavilion 0000xxx Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 35 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 42
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CDs or DVDs with iTunes. • Play DVD movies using Windows Media Player or InterVideo WinDVD (select models only). • Play video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD or Windows Media Player. Playing Music CDs with iTunes You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 44
you want to play. 2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. If the Play DVD movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. You may have to scroll - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 45
you can redisplay it by clicking anywhere in the video window. To use the WinDVD control panel: • To window corner and drag the border. Or Click the Full Screen button in the upper-right corner of the WinDVD control panel. • For information on the InterVideo WinDVD software, refer to the online Help - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 46
need help, contact Support. drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD, and InterVideo WinDVD 4. 3 If you have a dual-language Video CD, the sound window. 40 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 47
corner of the window.) 4 Click the Look In drop-down arrow and select the drive that has the Video CD. 5 Double Video CD the sound of one language comes out of the left speaker and the other language comes out of the right speaker. Click View on the menu bar, choose Enhancements, and select Graphic - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 48
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a CD-RW or DVD Writer (select models only), your PC has recording software and you can make your own music or data CDs. Your PC has four recording software programs, iTunes, Windows Media Player, RecordNow!, and Windows XP. You copy or download music to their library and can then organize or copy - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 50
Disc Format. 4 Click the Use Sound Check check box if you would like Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. If necessary, first display the menu bar by clicking the up-arrow icon in the upper left corner of the Windows Media Player window. Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP Your PC - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 51
window appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Click Finish. Creating (Burning) CDs with RecordNow! NOTE: For more information about recording CDs, refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow! software program. NOTE: The CD-RW, DVD Writer, or Double Layer drive some stereos. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 52
the PC while recording. 10 Click Done when recording is complete. Click the Help icon and then select RecordNow! Help for hard disk drive that you want to record. NOTE: RecordNow! scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system. If you don't want to display some of these sounds - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 53
is best not to use the PC while recording. 10 Click Done when recording is complete. Click the Help icon and then select RecordNow! Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. About Creating a Music CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 54
drive, and then click Data Disc. • If the disc is blank, follow onscreen instructions disc, follow onscreen instructions. NOTE: An files to the file selection window: • Click the Add Files desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this step until - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 55
window by selecting and typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive. 6 Click the Burn icon when all of your files have been added. 7 Click Done when recording is complete. Click the Help a DVD or CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 56
video an Auto Play window opens, click Cancel Removing Files in RecordNow! When removing files in RecordNow!, it is important to note: • When you remove remove music files from previously recorded music CDs, but you can remove music files from the File Selection window recordings. To remove data files - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 57
to save your data disc without the files you removed. 8 Click Done when the recording is complete. Archive. 4 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Place a check mark in the Changed since box hard disk for files related to the category. • Drag files from the Windows Explorer to the Archive window - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 58
CD/DVDs for the PC For more information about creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Setting Automatic Recording Options When you first insert a blank CD into your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive, Microsoft® Windows® XP may give you options for - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 59
, select an action and follow onscreen instructions within the program. If the option you want is not listed, you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Creating (Burning) CDs 53 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 60
drive drive drive is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives drives video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. IMPORTANT: The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can't record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 61
or written to again. • Hold up to 8.5 GB - the equivalent of 12 CDs. • Record up to 4 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording. • Can be used to back up your hard disk drive files. DVD+R Discs • Can't be erased or written to again. Some programs, like RecordNow!, allow you to - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 62
Length Disc type Video quality setting Good Better 8.5 GB Double Layer DVD+R 325 minutes 217 minutes 4.7 GB DVD+RW, DVD Varies by model Varies by model NOTE: For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com 56 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 63
determine the best programs for the tasks you want to do. NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. Creating (Burning) CDs 57 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 64
with your PC model. Software iTunes Windows Media Player RealOne Player Windows Movie Maker video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. • Can create AVI and WMV (Windows Media Video) files. • Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCD). 58 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 65
add music and sound effects, still images, text, video transitions, and voice-overs. • Preview movies during editing and before recording final files. • Create video files, export them to your hard disk drive or your digital video camera, and then play them on your PC. • Create video files, record - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 66
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Your PC allows you to capture (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator® software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, capture cards, and Webcams, and then save them to your hard disk drive - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 68
(or Add Menu): Displays what your menu and buttons look like. Media Library The Media Library contains your video clips, images, and audio tracks. To import existing media files from your hard disk or CDs into your Media Library, click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button. Capture: Located in bottom - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 69
copy (capture) video files to your hard disk drive by using the WinDVD Creator program. Among the devices supported by WinDVD Creator are capture cards, digital camcorders, and Web cameras. Use the capture card to capture video from a TV, a VCR, or an analog video camera. To capture video files, you - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 70
saved to the My Videos folder on your hard disk drive. The video clip appears in the Media Library portion of the screen. 8 To play back your captured video, click the file in the Media Library and click the Play button in the Preview window. Capturing Video with a Capture Card 1 Click Start, choose - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 71
which you would like an image. 2 Click the Capture Still Image button under the Preview window. 3 The image is saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator After you capture video files, use the WinDVD Creator Edit module to create your customized - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 72
video clip you want to split. 2 Click the Play button in the Preview window. 3 Click the Split Clip icon at the point of the clip you want split. Adding Audio Effects 1 Click the Audio Library icon. 2 Click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button to open the My Music folder on your hard disk drive - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 73
you would like the effect to appear. Adding Title Effects 1 Click the Title Effects icon. 2 Drag and drop a title effect either in between video files or to a video file on the storyboard. 3 Type the text you would like to appear on your title screen. 4 If you inserted the Title Effect in between - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 74
menu theme by WinDVD Creator. Select a video background for your menu that runs continuously. Double-click one of the five menu layouts to add it to your project. Switches between Menu and Chapter layout. Add Chapter Delete Chapter the menu border in the Preview window. Inserts text for titles and - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 75
. • Write content to hard disk for later burning: Use this to create the file on your hard disk. 7 Click Start. 8 Click OK. Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD To record VHS video files direct to DVDs: 1 Connect your VCR or other analog video source to your capture card. 2 Click Start, choose - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 76
already open, click the Edit button and skip to step 4. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting the EP format and click OK. 6 Enter a file name and click Save. 70 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 77
Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Memory • Multi-storage bay • Power • Miscellaneous Some of the symptoms listed may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. Troubleshooting - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 78
resume from standby mode. Replace the speaker system with an active speaker system. Active speakers have a power cord and On button, and connect to the Audio Out (green) connector on the PC. Unplug the headphones. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Symptom Problem Solution CD-ROM, CDRW - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 79
available on your hard disk drive to store a temporary copy of the content. • If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc. • Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. • Restart the PC and try again. Troubleshooting 73 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 80
DVD player cannot play video files recorded onto the DVD as data files. To play a movie properly, use a video recording program such as WinDVD. Problem with recording method. Video files recorded with RecordNow! can be viewed on a PC but not on a home DVD video player. 74 Getting Started Guide - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 81
to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Diskette drive activity light stays on. Diskette is improperly inserted. Remove the diskette, and reinsert it: Insert the diskette with the round metal disk facing-down and - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 82
for your monitor. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. Problem Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Part of hard disk drive has failed or is about to fail. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 83
with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for details. Ensure that - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 84
button and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Internet Access Symptom Cannot connect to the Internet. Problem Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 85
back of your PC, and turn on your PC. Restart or turn off your PC using the mouse. Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 86
for the mouse. Remove roller ball cover from bottom of mouse and clean the ball with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Try unplugging - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 87
the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 88
system by using the Control Panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came with - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 89
images, 61 capturing web camera video, 64 card reader, memory, 23 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 14 making recovery discs, 15 removing, 72 troubleshooting, 71 components, 5 connecting a TV, 25 multi-channel speakers, 19 connectors cable tunnel, 32 PC back, 4 converting recorded TV - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 90
CD, 50 error capturing video, 74 Invalid system disk, 81 music titles do not appear, 74 Non-System disk or disk error, 81 F file formats, 54 G gallery, 22 H Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 onscreen Help and Support, 15 Help and Support, 15 Help button, 12 HP Image Zone Plus, 21 - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 91
72 Non-System disk or disk error, 81 O online manuals, 17 onscreen guides, 8 optical drive quick reference, 57 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8 P PC keyboard not working, 79 no sound, 72 not working, powered off, 81 not working, won't turn off, 81 organizing information, 8 problem turning on - HP VH677UA#ABA | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 92
, 63 capturing video with a capture card, 64 capturing web camera videos, 64 edit, 61 editing video files, 65 features, 59 getting started, 61 help, 61 make movie, 69 media library, 62 menu and chapter icons, 68 preview window, 62 recording VHS video files direct to DVD, 69 storyboard, 63 wireless
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