HP Media Center m1100 Getting Started Guide - Page 3

Table of Contents Table of Contents iii How to Use This Guide 1 Safety Information 2 Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 Safety and Comfort 2 Getting Help 3 Help and Support Center 3 Utility Programs 3 HP Web Site Support 4 Setup Poster 4 Warranty and Support Guide 4 HP Media Center Software Guide 5 Application and System Recovery Programs 5 Instant Support 5 Online Guides 6 Microsoft Web Site 6 Inventory 7 PC Components 7 Setting Up the PC 9 PC Installation Overview 9 Front of PC 11 Back of PC 12 Front and Back PC Connectors 13 Connecting to the Monitor 15 Connecting to the Internet 15 Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) ........ 15 Connecting the Wireless LAN 16 Connecting the Remote Sensor 17 Connecting the TV Signal Source 18 Connecting the FM Radio Antenna 18 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC 18 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 19 Connecting to Other Devices 22 Connecting the Television Signal 23 Using the TV Cables 23 Connecting the TV Signal Source 24 Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup 25 Using the TV as a Monitor 30 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options .... 35 Sound Connector Types 35 Sound Connector Functions 36 Speaker Configurations 37 Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers 38 Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers 39 Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers 40 Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers 42 Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System 43 Connecting Digital Audio 47 Configuring Audio Output 47 Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager 48 Sound Effect Manager 50 Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager 51 Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card 53 Configuring Audio for Media Center 54 Configuring Audio for the WinDVD Player 54 Adjusting the Volume 55 Using Headphones 55 Using a Microphone 56 Resolving Sound Issues 57 Starting the PC 59 Starting the PC for the First Time 59 Selecting an ISP 59 Media Center PC Desktop View 60 Making Recovery Discs 62 HP Products Work Better Together 62 Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC 62 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs 62 Protecting the PC 63 Using Software Programs 63 Using HP Organize Software 64 Using PC Help & Tools 64 Turning Off the PC 64 Manual Standby Mode 65 Manual Hibernation Mode 66 Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode 67 Installing Software 68 Using the PC Hardware 69 Using the Keyboard 69 Special Keyboard Buttons 70 Using the Mouse 72 Wireless Keyboard Set 72 Remote Control 73 Memory Card Reader 75 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 78 Troubleshooting 83 Problems and Solutions 83 Index 93 Table of Contents iii