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ANY MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not . Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. ii HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 3
about your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 How to Use this Guide 3 Safety and Comfort 3 Where Can I Find Information 4 Getting Help 4 Help and Support 5 HP Utility Programs 5 HP Web Site and HP Support 5 HP Customer Care 5 Online Spotlight 5 Inventory 6 PC and Main - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 4
Viewing Video Details 156 Working with Home Videos 157 Using Supported File Types for My Videos 158 Play DVD 159 Playing DVDs in Media Center 159 Using Remote Control When Playing a DVD 160 Changing to CDs and DVDs ..... 175 Capturing Analog Home Video 177 iv HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 5
189 Adding Memory 193 Removing Add-In Cards 195 Replacing Add-In Cards 195 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station 196 Application and System Recovery 199 Using Application Recovery and System Recovery 199 Application Recovery 204 System Recovery 205 Troubleshooting 209 Problems and - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 6
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new HP Media Center PC experience! HP has combined the features of the HP Pavilion home PC with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to create a powerful entertainment center for you. This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 8
read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC. This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 9
" for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. You can find important ergonomic information on the Internet. Just type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 10
click My HP Pavilion PC to read Help topics and run tests. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. To run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support, click Request Help and follow the onscreen instructions. Warranty & Support Guide lists - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 11
See the Warranty and Support Guide, included with the computer documentation, for the terms of your HP warranty coverage, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses. Online Spotlight Online Spotlight is a link to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Web site. To get - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 12
Inventory PC and Main Components Media Center Components n Components may vary by model. guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where to get help ✔warranty and license - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 13
2.1 Speaker System Components Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers. If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27. A D B E F C A 2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached) B 2.1 Klipsch Speakers C 2.1 Klipsch - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 14
■ Remote Sensor control cable (emitter) is securely plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is properly connected to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 15
items are not provided with your PC. Be sure you have them on hand if you need them for your setup: ■ Monitor (required) ■ TV ■ Internet Service Provider (ISP), selected during initial setup (required for Media Center features, such as the Program Guide) ■ Coaxial cable splitter ■ S-video cable - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 16
for more information) D 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader) E Diskette (floppy) drive F On button with power indicator light G Hard disk activity indicator light H Front connector ports (see following page for more information) 10 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 17
Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the PC. Each button opens a window in Media Center. Button Media Center Shortcut Opens My TV window where you can watch and record TV programs. Opens the Program Guide where you can search for a TV - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 18
) C Left Audio Input_2 connector (white) D Right Audio Input_2 connector (red) E FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector F 2 USB 2.0 ports G Headphone (Audio Out) connector (green) H Microphone connector (pink) 12 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 19
Back of PC (Features and Locations May Vary) A B C D E Q R S F G H J K IN OUT O T UV WX L P M Y N A Power LED B Voltage selector C Power Cord connector D PS/2 Mouse connector E PS/2 Keyboard connector F Serial port G Parallel port H FireWire (IEEE 1394) port J 4 USB 2.0 (Universal - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 20
, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 21
Printer or Scanner Connect peripheral devices to the PC one at a time. The printer or scanner is not included with the PC. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer modem connector on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end to your telephone line wall jack connector. Setting Up My - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 22
any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 23
sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. For information on using the control cable the remote sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC. 4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 24
box) into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to tighten it. You can also plug PC. The FM connector is found on the TV tuner card. 2 You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 25
Connecting the Television Signal Optional Connections Connecting the TV is optional and not required to enjoy Media Center. Using the TV Cables Your PC comes with the following cables for the TV signal: A ■ One coaxial cable (10 feet) (A). Use a coaxial cable for a BNC connector, such as the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 26
TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on the back of the PC. If you use a composite video cable, you also need to use an S-video to composite for the TV; see "Using Media Center Help" on page 45. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 27
the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. Existing Setup Add the PC with a splitter A A B C D B C G H C C J D E C F E - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 28
VCR and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it the TV to the PC. To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 29
Setup A B C D E C F G C H Add the PC with a splitter A B C M D E C N J K C L F G C H A Wall B Cable C Coaxial Cable D Set-top box/satellite In E Set-top box/satellite Out F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Splitter In K Splitter Out L TV (in) On back of PC Connecting the Television Signal 23 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 30
cable; connect the adapter to the S-VID IN connector on the back of the PC. 3 When using a composite video cable, you can also plug audio cables (not TV to the PC. To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 31
/satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-VID IN on back of PC L Remote sensor control cable Connecting the Television Signal 25 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 32
close it. 4 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the Displays tab. 8 Select the on/off switch on the TV icon. You can also click the on/off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 33
PC before you turn on the speaker system. The 2.1 speaker system and the 5.1 speaker system are powered by the sound card that has a suite of software applications from Creative. Creative PlayCenter 3 is an integrated player for multiple media click Online Manual or Music Creation Guide. OUT 2.1 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 34
to a microphone. E Line in (blue) connects to an analog audio device for sound input to the PC. F Digital Line out (dark orange) connects to a digital device such as a stereo system with digital the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 35
the green (or black) connector from the speakers to the Line-Out connector (A) on the back of the PC. 4 Connect the Preamp Input connector to the Preamp Input connector on the back of the PC (C). 5 Place the subwoofer on the floor beneath your computer desk or TV. Do not block the side - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 36
settings. n When Digital Output Only is selected, the analog Line out-2 and Line out-3 do not receive any signals. D E n If your PC uses an integrated 5.1 audio solution (no audio card), refer to "Connecting Multichannel Audio Speakers to the PC" on page 32. 30 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 37
vary, to set up your speakers, please refer to the instruction package included with the 5.1 speaker system box. To connect the 5.1 speaker system, refer to the table listing connector information. Connecting 5.1 Speakers If your PC model came with the Altec Lansing Speakers System Model 251, use - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 38
-channel audio output; refer to the next procedure. Connect speaker To PC back channels (plugs) connector J K L IN OUT Front speakers Audio (Line) Out (K) (lime-green) Rear speakers Audio (Line) In (blue) (L) Center/subwoofer speakers Mic-1 (pink) (J) 32 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 39
Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound Manager To configure multi-channel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose Music and then click Multi- channel Sound Manager. The Multichannel Audio - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 40
Controls within a program, such as the Volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar or on the remote control. ■ Adjust the 2.1 speaker system Volume knobs on the main speaker. ■ Adjust the 5.1 speaker system Volume knobs on the control tower (subwoofer). 34 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 41
You can connect headphones to Line out-1 (lime green) on the back of the PC, to the 2.1 speaker system, or to the 5.1 speaker system. For the 2.1 sound cable connections. ■ Reinstall the Audigy sound card drivers by using HP Application Recovery. ■ Reconfigure the Audigy software for Surround Sound - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 42
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turn on the computer. 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button (A) on the front of the PC. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. Starting My PC music pictures videos guide tv MMC/SD SmartMedia Memory Stick CompactFlash I/II open - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 44
Media Center PC desktop may not appear exactly like the one displayed here. Media Center PC Desktop View The Media Center PC desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. To find out more information about a program, click its icon. 38 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 45
to Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open Help and Support, and access all the PC utilities and features. Help and Support View onscreen help information about your PC (select models only). Media Center Access all the Media Center features: watch and record TV program; listen to - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 46
HP Memories Disc Creator combines photos with sound to store on CD and watch on a home DVD player or PC. ■ Simple Backup for My Pictures. HP Image Zone appears within the My Pictures folder and provides easy access to software and services exclusively from HP . 40 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 47
large amounts of information between PCs. You can purchase the service from the Web site. Using PC Help and Tools The PC Help & Tools folder 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 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 48
of the PC. The screen goes dark, and the computer goes into standby mode. The On button on the front of the PC has a power indicator light that flashes when the PC is in TV or other media is playing in Media Center, the PC won't go into Standby mode automatically. 42 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 49
the PC. n When you press Shift, the Stand By button changes to Hibernate. If Hibernate is not present, you first need to set up your PC for hibernation by setting the Power Options in the Control Panel. w Do not use hibernate if you have scheduled TV recordings in Media Center. Starting My PC 43 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 50
a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: ■ To turn on auto-standby for the computer, click a time (such as After 20 mins) in the System standby list. ■ To turn on auto-hibernate, click a time (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list. 7 Click OK. 44 hp media center pc - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 51
, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. Using Media Center - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 52
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a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. The keyboard has an the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. See "Special Keyboard Buttons" on page 48 for descriptions of these buttons. l - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 54
between PC users. Links to an HP Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Opens a video software program. Can be reconfigured. 48 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 55
program. Search Opens a Web page designed to search the Internet. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Chat Opens an HP-related Web site for chatting. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. E-mail Opens an e-mail program. Can be reconfigured - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 56
knob Function Opens or closes upper optical drive tray. Opens or closes lower optical drive tray. Opens RecordNow! program. Stops media. Plays or pauses media. Rewinds media. Fast-forwards media. Controls speaker volume. Turns speaker sound on and off. + volume 50 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 57
6 for other buttons. 8 Click OK when you are finished. Using the Mouse Your PC may include a wireless or an optical scrolling mouse. An optical scrolling mouse uses light models, use the scroll wheel button in the center for scrolling and panning. n The optical mouse cannot work on a glass - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 58
of the document, roll the mouse wheel up (away from you). To scroll toward the end of a document, roll the wheel down (toward you). 52 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 59
, release the wheel button. n Panning only works if the window's horizontal scroll bar is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. Using the PC Hardware 53 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 60
specific wireless keyboard documentation included in the PC box. A Wireless receiver B Wireless keyboard C Wireless mouse Wireless Receiver A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. A Number lock on B Caps lock on C Scroll lock on D Receiver activity 54 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 61
TV RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS RECORD PLAY STOP REW REPLAY PAUSE FWD SKIP BACK GUIDE OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV CHANNEL/ VOLUME MORE INFO PAGE MUTE 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 CLEAR [ ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center 45˚ 26 feet (8m) Using the PC Hardware 55 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 62
Install the remote control batteries n Use alkaline batteries in the remote control. 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the two AA batteries (provided). 3 Replace the battery cover. 56 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 63
the case when you are finished using it. ■ Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only. ■ Do not touch the unlabeled side of a CD or place the unlabeled side 1 Make sure the computer is on. (If the PC is in standby mode, the On button light flashes; press the Esc key on the keyboard - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 64
insert a DVD movie, a program opens so you can play the DVD. w Do not try to insert or remove media when the In-use light is lit. Doing so may cause data loss. CD Writer Plus The CD Writer Plus is or CD-RW), you can use RecordNow! to copy files to your blank CD. 58 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 65
the DVD. ■ If you insert a blank recordable disc (CD-R or CD-RW), you can use RecordNow! to copy files to your blank CD. Using the PC Hardware 59 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 66
can copy files from or to the diskette. When you are finished, check that the light on the drive is not lit, indicating that the PC is not writing to the diskette; then press the Eject button on the PC and remove the diskette. 60 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 67
card reader can read and write seven types of memory media. You can use these memory cards to import pictures from digital cameras or to share data between other card readers. A B C n Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader. D A SmartMedia B In-use light (indicates data is being read or written - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 68
Storage, right-click the correct memory card icon. 4 Select Format, and then type a label name into the label field. For best compatibility, select FAT as the File System Settings. 5 Click Start. 6 Click OK on the Format Complete window, and then click Close. 62 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 69
card can be removed. n You can place media in one or more of the card reader slots and access each media independently. Each drive has its own drive letter. Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try the following: ■ Make sure the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 70
- CF 1, CF II, IBM Micro Drive (50 pins) Smart Media (SM) - 4 MB to 128 MB (22 pins) Multimedia Card (MMC) - 8 MB to 32MB (7 pins) Secure Digital (SD) - 32MB to 128MB (7 pins) Memory Stick (MS) - 4 MB to 128 MB (10 pins) Memory Stick Pro - 4 MB to 128 MB (10 pins) 64 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 71
(Select Models Only) Some HP Media Center PCs come with a camera docking bay designed to hold an HP camera docking station (model 8886) and several HP digital cameras which are purchased separately. To install the HP camera docking station refer to "Installing an HP Camera Docking Station" on - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 72
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full-screen visualizations. ■ Record CD tracks to your media library. ■ Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs where you left off. ■ Access streaming music and video (media on demand) subscription services. n Links to mediaon-demand Web sites are for select models only. Using Media Center 67 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 74
at it. ■ Remote Sensor control cable is securely plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is properly connected to your TV signal source. 68 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 75
taskbar, and then click Media Center. Or ■ Click the Media Center icon on your desktop. You can create a Media Center shortcut icon by clicking and dragging the Media Center icon in the Start menu to your desktop. When you open Media Center, you'll see the Media Center Start menu. Use the arrow - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 76
have media playing, such as music or television, it appears in an inset window in the lower left corner. To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode, use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK. 70 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 77
your Media Center PC and software. ■ Link to an Internet radio Web site, MusicMatch Radio MX (select models only). ■ More Programs - link to other programs. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to run Media Center side by side with another program from your desktop. Using Media Center 71 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 78
Guide. The Media Center PC uses United States as the PC location by default. If you did not select your correct location and if this location does not match the ZIP Code or postal code location you entered in the To resolve this problem Apply, and then click OK. 72 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 79
to configure your Internet connection, TV signal, and Program Guide. The Media Center setup wizard may take approximately 10 to 40 minutes to complete your television service provider's program guide. ■ Provide your ZIP Code or postal code. ■ Provide the name of your television service provider, if - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 80
settings for your Internet Service Provider. ■ Manually update the My TV Program Guide. ■ Check your remote control. ■ Change your postal code to receive the correct Program Guide for your area. Using the Media Center Setup Wizard It is best to complete each step in the Media Center setup wizard to - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 81
and display information about your music CDs and other media. a You can have Media Center automatically download the Guide when connected, or you can manually download the Guide when you connect to the Internet. If you manually download the Guide, you need to connect to the Internet and then select - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 82
control code. h Test channel changing. i Set IR Signal Speed. j Your Guide is automatically downloaded when you complete all onscreen instructions. To set this up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Set up TV signal. 76 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 83
to the Internet or if Media Center hasn't configured your ISP information in step 2, you will see No data available in the Program Guide. To set this up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Guide, and then Reset Guide lineup. Using Media Center 77 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 84
Action Media Center Start icon Open Media Center Help files in a separate window Go back one screen Minimize Media Center window and view the desktop Resize Media Center window Close Media Center Play Stop Record Replay, Rewind (Previous) Skip, Fast Forward (Next) 78 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 85
Remote control You can use the remote control shortcut buttons, such as DVD Menu, Radio, TV, Music, Pictures, and Videos to open specific windows in Media Center. Refer to "Remote Control" on page 81 for more information about the shortcut buttons on the remote control. DVD MENU TV RADIO MUSIC - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 86
, Guide, Music, Pictures, and Videos. The front of your PC may display text or icons. Keyboard The keyboard shortcut buttons do not open the Media Center program. Refer to "Using the Keyboard" on page 47 for more information about your keyboard shortcut keys. caps lock l l 80 hp media center pc - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 87
PICTURES VIDEOS RECORD PLAY STOP REW REPLAY PAUSE FWD SKIP BACK GUIDE ■ Place the computer in and out of standby mode. Remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 88
Features and location may vary. A A Standby puts the PC into and out of a power reduced state. B B DVD Menu opens main menu on keyboard. 82 hp media center pc user's guide DVD MENU TV RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS RECORD PLAY STOP REW REPLAY PAUSE FWD SKIP BACK GUIDE OK Q - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 89
media forward at 3 speeds. W Skip moves media forward, for example, 30 seconds in videos and live TV, or one music track. X Guide opens Television Program Guide remote controls. Z Recorded TV opens Recorded TV window. AA Start opens Media Center to the main Start menu. BB Channel/Page up (+) and down - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 90
complete the remote control setup steps. Or If you have completed the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Start menu opens. Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an item, and then press OK to select an option and to begin using Media Center. 84 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 91
Media Center windows. DVD MENU TV RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS Button DVD Menu Function Opens the Play DVD main menu where you can play your DVD movies. TV Opens the My TV window where you can watch and record TV, open your television program guide media such as a digital camera or a memory - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 92
Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode. w If you turn off (shut down) your PC, Media Center will not record a scheduled TV program. Your PC must be turned on or in standby mode to record TV programs. Standby button The Standby button puts the computer into and out of a power - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 93
to record a TV series while in the Guide. ■ Press Record repeatedly until the record icon disappears from the Guide to cancel a recording. Play Plays selected media. Stop Stops selected media. When Stop is pressed while you are watching TV, the Media Center pause buffer continues to record in the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 94
window where all your recorded TV programs are stored. From TV this window, you can search for and play back a recorded show. Start Opens the Media Center Start menu if you are in Media Center or if you are at the desktop. 88 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 95
2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center Button Volume (+ and -) More Info Channel/Page (+ and -) Mute Numeric keypad Clear Enter Print Function Increases or decreases PC volume. Displays media information. Some media may not include this information. This button displays - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 96
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and record a live program. ■ Set Media Center to block certain channels. ■ Quickly find your favorite television programs by organizing the Television Program Guide by different categories such as movies or sports. Also, view a lineup for a specific channel. n The digital video recording features - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 98
a channel to see upcoming programs for that channel. Watching TV Before you can watch TV by using Media Center, make sure: ■ Your computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the ■ TV rating, if available ■ Type of program, for example, Sports 92 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 99
the television program guide, press Guide. When in the guide window, press Guide again to view a categories menu. To filter your guide to display only programs in a category, you can select a category, such as drama. n If you close Media Center or leave the Guide page, Media Center defaults back to - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 100
Using the Digital Video Recorder When you open the My TV window and begin watching live TV, Media Center begins recording the selected program in the background for up to 30 minutes. This allows you to digital video recording features are for select models only. 94 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 101
television programs and channels available from your television service provider. The Guide displays the channel and network, as well as the PC has a connection to the Internet and that you have completed the Media Center setup wizard before you try to download your television program guide or - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 102
day. Some Internet Service Providers may not support this option. ■ Manually connect to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the guide. ■ Manually connect to the Internet and then manually download the guide in Media Center TV Settings menu. ■ If the Guide has not been downloaded - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 103
To download your provider information, and then start downloading your guide information, follow onscreen instructions. Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection To set up your Internet connection to bypass the Internet Service Provider interface, use this procedure. 1 Click Start on the taskbar - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 104
button control. on the remote 2 Select My TV, Settings, Guide, and then select Edit Guide listings to remove the names and numbers of the channels you don't want to appear in the Guide. 3 Select or clear a check box to add or remove the channel. 4 Select Save. 98 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 105
program, you can enter a title, keyword, or select a category in your Guide by using your remote control. To search for a TV program 1 Press the Start search results do not include previously recorded TV programs. n Guide filtering features, such as searching by keyword or category, are available for select - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 106
the program in full screen mode. If the program is not currently playing, you can select Record or Record Series, and then press OK. 100 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 107
guide if another program is scheduled to be recorded at the same time. w If you turn off (shut down) your PC, Media Center will not record a scheduled program. Your PC appears in the taskbar on the desktop. If you move your mouse over the icon, Media Center displays which program is currently being - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 108
Cancel recording, Media Center automatically stops radio and begins recording TV. Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings You should always close Media Center before you manually place the PC in Standby mode to avoid file corruption and other recording problems. 102 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 109
the program in Guide. Press Record twice to record a series. The Record Series icon is displayed to indicate a series. Press Record again to cancel the recording. 4 To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control. 5 If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 110
For Title and Keyword searches, enter your descriptive search words. Media Center starts searching from the first letter you type into the text box a series appears next to the program in the Guide. If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 111
control. 6 To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control. To manually record a program or series from the Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control, select My TV, and then select Guide. 2 Select the program you want to record, and then press the Record button - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 112
more information about troubleshooting the recording conflicts, refer to Media Center Help. My TV Settings In the My TV Settings window, you can change several settings that control how Media Center plays and previous window, press Back on the remote control. 106 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 113
.The program may have been in conflict with another and then canceled by Media Center, or it may have been a duplicate episode in a series. ■ means the program was manually canceled. ■ Partial means part of the program was recorded. ■ Deleted means the program was manually deleted. ■ Conflict - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 114
category. 3 To begin watching the program, select the recorded program you want to watch, and then press the OK button on the remote control. 108 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 115
your recorded TV program, use the playback controls. n To play recorded TV programs in Windows Media Player, a PC requires: ■ Windows XP operating system. ■ Windows Media Player 9. ■ A special Media Center Codec file that may be available through Windows Update for select models only. My TV 109 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 116
so any programs in a series that are not first run are not recorded. Unknown technical error: ■ Media Center failed to start the recorder. ■ TV signal was lost. ■ Failed communication with the set-top Recorded TV, and then select Scheduled. 2 Select History. 110 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 117
in the Guide. Press the Start button on the remote control, select My TV, Settings, Recorded TV, and then select Scheduled. Media Center selects which program to record based on the following priority rules: 1 A scheduled program that is not a rerun 2 The program that was scheduled first 3 Manual - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 118
, and then press OK. 3 To remove that program from the hard disk, select Delete in the window and press OK on the remote control. 112 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 119
Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies (Select Models Only) If you set Media Center to block unrated channels, an error could occur. It is recommended that you make sure this option is not selected. To do this: 1 Press the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 120
the information bar if Teletext is available for that channel. If you would like more information about which channels have Teletext available, contact your TV Service Provider. 114 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 121
programs, so a recording can be played on any Media Center PC. A recording of a broadcasterencrypted TV program, though, can be played only on the PC that recorded it. To protect your ability to play recorded TV programs, follow the instructions in "Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs" in this - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 122
\DRM\* 10 Click Remove. 11 Click Apply. 12 Click OK. The Options window closes. 13 In the Backup Utility window, click the Backup tab. 116 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 123
a check mark appears. 16 At the bottom of the window, beneath Backup media or file name, click Browse. Because a diskette is too small to save Select files and folders to add window opens. 6 In the Look in box, select Desktop from the drop-down list. 7 Click the backup file (for example Backup.bkf) - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 124
in the Restore Progress window. 16 A Backup Utility message window opens. Click Yes to restart the PC. Wait until the restart completes. Open Media Center and complete the setup. You can now play previously recorded TV programs that are broadcaster-encrypted. 118 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 125
disk allocation, drive size, and default recording quality selections. Your PC requires a certain amount of space to run your Windows XP operating percent. ■ Use the Disk Cleanup Utility. n The hard disk space on your PC may differ from the space listed on this page. The Windows XP operating system, - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 126
taskbar. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Click Properties. 4 Select the System Restore tab. 5 Select HP Pavilion (C:) and then click the Settings button. 6 Move the Disk space to use slider to a lower setting 3 Right-click recorded TV files, and then select Delete. 120 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 127
About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Your recording settings affect how much hard disk space is available for future recordings. 80 GB Hard Disk 120 GB Hard Disk n The storage amounts on your PC may vary from the amounts displayed here. My TV 121 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 128
the hard disk drive has 40 gigabytes (GB) to more than 200 GB of total disk space. The PC comes with preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount ■ Replaces the need for system and application recovery CDs. 122 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 129
the taskbar. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Click Manage. 4 Double-click Storage. 5 Double-click Disk Management (Local). Information displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and the free space sizes. To uninstall programs: 1 Click Start - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 130
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music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them. n Your PC must be connected to the Internet to view album information. My Music 125 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 132
digital music files and organize a music library that you can access by using the My Music window in Media Center. You can: ■ Create playlists of your favorite songs. ■ Share music files with others. ■ files, such as the song title, music type, or artist name. 126 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 133
Pause song/press pause again to resume song Stop playing song n For more information about music file formats, use Windows Media Player Help and Media Center Help. Only supported audio file types are displayed in the My Music window. Unsupported files won't play. Move around the menu items Enter - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 134
the Media Library tab. 3 Select the file you want to delete. 4 Click the delete icon on the menu bar, and then select Delete from Library. 5 Select the option to Delete from Media Library only or Delete from Media Library and my computer, and then click OK. 128 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 135
, you need to add them to the Windows Media Player Library to access them with the Media Center. To add music files that are stored in specific drive. 4 Click Search. Windows Media Player searches the selected drives for all supported audio files and adds them to the Media Library. If Windows Media - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 136
copy a music CD you must select your copy protection option, and then follow any onscreen instructions. 5 Select Yes to begin copying tracks to your music library. This process may take several minutes, depending on the length of your music tracks. 6 Click OK. 130 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 137
and your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD information is copied and displayed in Media Center and in the Windows Media Player Library. To play a music CD using Media Center If you insert a CD when Media Center is not open, a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 138
Media Player Library, you can browse through your music files in the My Music window. You can search for music files by album title, artist, song title, or music genre. You can also use the search feature to quickly find a specific begin playing that music file. 132 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 139
a song, and then press OK or Play on the remote control to play it. Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey You can select to have Media Center randomly play all the available songs in one genre: 1 In the My Music window, select Genres. The list displays all the genres available in your - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 140
Music to connect to the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Media Center, press Start on the remote control. ■ Visualize to view a picture while listening to a song. 5 To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control. 134 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 141
until all of your files are added. You can now play your playlist in Media Center. n When recording a CD track, Windows Media Player Library automatically skips over songs that are already included in the Library. n If your PC is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 142
Visualizations. 4 Select the visualizations you want by placing a check mark next to each one. 5 Select Save. 6 Select a song visualization option and then select Save. 136 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 143
your slide show. ■ Zoom and pan your photos. ■ Browse your pictures straight from the device on which they are stored. Media Center recognizes removable media such as a CD, a DVD, or a memory card. ■ Display your photo details such as: the file name, the folder it is located in on hard drive, the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 144
appear even if the images inside them cannot be displayed. ■ Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed. 138 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 145
Using Remote Control in My Pictures Display picture information Use the More Info button to display information about the selected picture, such as file name, location, date modified, and the picture resolution. Navigate your pictures Use the Back button to go back to the previous window. Use the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 146
media such as a memory card, a DVD-ROM, or a CD-ROM. When you save pictures from your digital camera or scanner to your computer, Windows automatically stores them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. Before opening Media Center in Media Center. 140 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 147
your photos to your My Pictures folder. c You can add, delete, rename, and organize your picture files into specific folders within My Pictures, such as Vacation or Birthday. Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 148
to play. To play video CD slide shows Slide shows that are recorded onto video CDs (VCDs) may not be able to be played in Media Center. You can play them in the InterVideo WinDVD program. 142 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 149
press OK. Rotating pictures If your picture appears horizontally or vertically and you want to change the orientation, you can change it in Media Center. 1 Press the Start button control. on the remote 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Select the picture you want to rotate. 4 Press the More Info button - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 150
then Print again. Or Press the Print button on the remote control. You may need to set up your printer before you can print from Media Center. Follow any onscreen instructions. 144 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 151
Setting up your printer 1 Connect your printer to the PC and install the printer drivers for your printer, if necessary. Follow the instructions that came with your printer. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Printers and Faxes. Copying Pictures to CDs 1 Click Start on the taskbar, - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 152
across the picture while the picture is magnified, press the arrow keys. 6 To return the picture to the original size, press OK button again. 146 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 153
, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your digital images. To open HP Image Zone: 1 Double-click the HP Image Zone icon on your desktop. Or Click Start on the taskbar and then click My Pictures. The HP Image Zone window opens. 2 To choose a different work area, as described - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 154
HP Memories Disc tab HP prints from an online service. For more information, see HP Image Zone software and the Microsoft My Pictures directory. Clicking My Pictures from the Start Menu automatically opens HP Image Zone unless you use this button to turn it off. 148 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 155
scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settings. 3 Select Pictures. 4 Select an option. Press the OK button on the remote control to select a specific setting. 5 When you have selected all of your picture settings, select Save. n Use the scroll arrows at the bottom of the picture settings window - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 156
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and mouse. ■ View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center. ■ Browse your videos straight from the device on which they are stored. Media Center recognizes removable media from a CD or DVD drive, or from a digital video camera. ■ Display your video details such - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 158
Use the arrow buttons to display the next select a menu option. Play back your videos Use the media play back buttons and the arrow buttons to control the play back of your videos. Remote Control button Action such as file name and date created or last edited. 152 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 159
Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your PC, Windows asks you how you want to capture your video. If not, move your videos into the My Videos or Shared Video folder in Windows Explorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them. Once you have placed all your videos into the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 160
something else on your desktop. My Videos folder 6 When the video is finished, select Restart and then press OK to replay the video, or select Done and press Done to close the file and return to the My Videos window. Shared Video folder 154 hp media center pc user's guide Sample Videos folder - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 161
Digital Video Camera (FireWire IEEE 1394 port) ■ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ■ 7-In-1 Memory Card Readers such as Smart Media or Compact Flash 1 Make sure your removable media is connected or inserted properly. 2 On the Media Center Start menu, select My Videos. 3 On the My Videos menu, select Other - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 162
Select Sort by date or Sort by name. Viewing Video Details To display information about the video in Media Center, select a video file from the My Videos or Shared Video window, and then press the More file was modified. ■ Size of the video file in minutes. 156 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 163
XP to start. 2 Connect the video camera transfer cable into the camera and then into an open port on the front or back of the PC. Most digital video cameras use either the FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB port. 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait two or three minutes for Windows - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 164
files in Media Center. Other file types are supported if your PC has the correct audio and video cards installed. File extension .avi .mpeg, mpg, .mpe, .mlv, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file Movie file Windows Media file Windows Media A/V file 158 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 165
to use the DVD player software, and then open Media Center. Even though Media Center supports closed captioning, subtitles, and multiple languages, these options appear only if the DVD movie includes them. If you have manually resized the Media Center window, the DVD plays in this same window size - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 166
playing movie and returns to the Stopped menu. Moves around in the menu windows. Mute Enters selected menu item. Turns off sound. Adjusts volume. 160 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 167
then you can manually adjust the window size. Playing a DVD movie already in your drive If you already have a DVD movie in your drive, but 1 Pressing the Start button on the remote you have been doing other things in Media Center control. or in other programs from your desktop, you can play - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 168
settings for viewing the DVD: 1 In the Media Center Start menu, select Settings. 2 In the Settings window, select DVD. 3 In the DVD Settings window, select Audio. The audio properties window opens. 4 Select your speaker and sound options, and then click OK. 162 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 169
FM Radio What Can I Do in Radio? (Select Models Only) If your PC is equipped with a radio turner card, then Media Center can play both FM radio and Internet radio. The Radio window in Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by using your remote control. In Radio you can: ■ Listen to - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 170
next playable station. Or Select the Tune (- or +) buttons to manually find a station. 5 If you want, select Save to save it as one of your nine preset stations. 6 Select Start FM to begin playing that station. 7 Select Back to return to the previous window. 164 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 171
return to the previous window. Listening to Internet Radio 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the connector labeled FM-IN on the back of the PC. 2 Press the Start button control. on the remote 3 Select Radio. 4 Select Internet. 5 Select napster radio. 6 Follow onscreen - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 172
up to 30 minutes. Skips radio program ahead 7 seconds and then resumes playing. Moves radio program back 7 seconds and then resumes playing. Adjusts volume. 166 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 173
appearance of Media Center window, select a background shade, and adjust Media Center for use on your PC monitor or TV. ■ Media Center sounds, remote control to work with Media Center. ■ Set up TV signal, audio, closed captioning. ■ Get television program guide or edit guide. ■ View TV recording - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 174
instructions. Views the Media Center Privacy statement, the Guide Privacy statement and enables the privacy settings such as retrieving media information for CDs and DVDs from the Internet. Connects to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Web site. 168 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 175
code or television provider. ■ Get Guide data to manually update the Guide from the Internet. ■ Terms of Service to link to Microsoft Web site. ■ Guide Privacy Statement to view legal information about your Guide. ■ About Guide data to view information about your Guide. Media Center Settings 169 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 176
to "Organizing Your Preset Radio Stations" on page 165. For more information about DVD settings, refer to "Playing DVDs in Media Center" on page 159. For more information about picture settings, refer to "Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows" on page 149. 170 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 177
for viewing and playing on your PC and in some set-top HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright law. To change the Recording Quality setting 1 Click Start, and then click Media Center - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 178
that your recorded TV program is in DVR-MS format and ShowBiz converts it to MPEG-2 format. Click Yes to continue the conversion. 3 Select the Media tab and then select Recorded TV Shows from the drop- down list. 172 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 179
list, type a disc label, and then click OK. If your disc is not blank, ShowBiz prompts you to erase it. 15 Follow any onscreen instructions. n The total space available for recording TV programs varies depending on the amount of space used for the operating system, other software programs, and data - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 180
encrypted (protected) by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the Media Center PC that they were recorded to. 4 Click Add Files and Folders button. 5 Select your recorded TV disc. 8 Click Done when the recording is complete. 174 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 181
Play DVD Video using Windows Media Player. Or ■ Play DVD Video using Media Center. 3 Use the playback DVDs and CDs document that came with your Media Center PC. Recording with RecordNow! Use RecordNow! to DVD to store them or transfer them to another PC. However, data files on a DVD do not play - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 182
Media Center PC that they were recorded to. To open ShowBiz, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, Video, if present, choose ArcSoft ShowBiz 2, and then click ShowBiz Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions been successfully recorded. Click Finish. 176 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 183
as you are capturing your video, and then click Don't Record. 3 Close Media Center. You can now safely use the analog capture feature in ArcSoft ShowBiz. Turn off the PC before connecting your video device (E) to the front of the PC. 4 Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 184
Center (copy or move the video file into the Shared Video folder to allow all users on the PC to view it). 18 When you are finished capturing video, follow the steps in the next procedure to disconnect your device and return to the original signal source setup. 178 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 185
the On button on the front of the chassis to turn on the PC. 6 Open Media Center and reschedule recording for any TV programs you canceled during this capture procedure. 7 From the Media Center start menu click My TV, and then click Guide. Find the program you canceled and then select it. Or If the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 186
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items before attempting to open or service the computer: ■ These procedures assume for using and modifying electronic equipment. ■ HP recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap PC from the power source before open removing your computer cover. Failure to do so before you open the PC - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 188
this panel detach and are loose from the panel. 4 Gently lay the computer on its side. Skip this step if replacing an optical drive. 182 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 189
PC Chassis D A E F B G H J C A Power supply B Fan duct C Expansion (Add-In) cards slots D 1st optical drive bay E 2nd optical drive bay F Hard disk drive G 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-in-1 card reader) H Diskette (floppy) drive J Memory sockets Upgrading and Servicing - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 190
Removing the Fan Duct Remove the fan duct when replacing memory, an optical drive, or the drive cage. 1 To disengage the fan duct, push down the two tabs (A). You can the fan holder. 2 Rotate the fan duct (B) into position. Make sure it is securely locked. AB 184 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 191
or replacing an optical drive, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, or a diskette drive. 1 the side of the chassis. Press each tab away from the center of the chassis. Press the top, the middle, and the ridge on the bottom of the chassis. 2 Guide the three small tabs (A) on both sides of the front - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 192
. 2 Remove the front panel. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 185. 3 Remove the fan duct. See "Removing the Fan Duct" on page 184. C 186 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 193
. Make note of each connection and the plug orientation before disconnecting the cables. 3 Pull the drive out through the front of the computer. D Upgrading and Servicing 187 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 194
panel. See "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 185. 6 Replace the side panels. See "Replacing the Side Panels" on page 183. CS SL MA 188 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 195
the removable drive cage: hard disk drive; 7-In-1 memory card reader (select models); and diskette (floppy) drive. On PCs with no 7-In-1 memory card reader, you can add a second hard drive by lift it out so that the 7-In-1 memory card reader does not slide out. . E F Upgrading and Servicing 189 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 196
two screws that secure the 7-In-1 memory card reader. 5 Reattach the cables to the back of the drives. 6 Replace the fan duct. See "Replacing the Fan Duct" on page 184. G H J K G Nub on drive cage H Nub guides in chassis (2) 190 hp media center pc user's guide J Track guide on the bottom of the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 197
-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come HP. 1 Remove the drive cage. See "Removing the drive cage" on page 189. 2 Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive in the drive cage: one screw on each side of the drive cage. (The screws for the 7-In-1 memory for the 7-In-1 memory card reader are replaced - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 198
Installing a second hard drive If your PC model does not have a 7-In-1 memory card reader, the bottom slot of the cage. See "Replacing the drive cage" on page 190. 5 Attach the power cable to the back of the drive. 6 Attach the connector marked Master on hp media center pc user's guide MASTER SLAVE - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 199
rate) DIMMs, depending on which PC model you have. To determine which type of memory module your PC uses, go to the HP Web site by typing http://www.hp.com into your Web browser address box and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Click the support link. Search for your PC model number, and then search - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 200
). Push straight down on top of the memory module until it is fully seated in the socket. The socket retaining clips automatically lock it into position when the memory module is fully seated. 4 Replace the fan duct. See "Replacing the Fan Duct" on page 184. 194 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 201
card you have replaced. 3 Connect any internal cables to the card. n Do not overload the PC by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The chassis is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board or card in the chassis. The total +5 V current draw in a fully loaded - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 202
2 Remove the docking station cover by pressing the two tabs in the back of the cover and lifting up. music picturevsideos guide tv MMC/SD SmartMedia I/II CompactFlash Stick Memory open 196 hp media center pc user's guide music guide tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 203
station. B 5 Connect the sleeve that came with your HP digital camera to the camera docking station. Refer to the instructions that came with the camera docking station. A C guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open Upgrading and Servicing 197 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 204
into the camera docking station. Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station. 198 hp media center pc user's guide music guide tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open music guide tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 205
use the HP Application Recovery program or the HP PC System Recovery program. The PC does not PC to the settings the PC had before you installed the program. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support. ■ Application and Driver Recovery If the problem with the PC - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 206
Warranty and Support Guide, included in the computer box, for Support telephone numbers, addresses, and Web site information. PC Problem/Status Table For the specific PC problem, try the method listed as #1, then #2, and then #3. Problem/Status You installed a new application or device driver An - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 207
CDs or DVDs. The recovery discs can be used only with the specified PC model. The discs are licensed for use only with your PC. The recovery CDs/DVD can install the operating system and software on your PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased. n A hard - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 208
. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The creator window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you make it. Store the recovery discs in a safe place. 202 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 209
Tools CD before you can use it. To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place. w Before using the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 210
onscreen instructions. 10 Repeat steps 8 through 10 to install other drivers or applications. 11 When you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. Then click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and click Restart to restart the PC. 204 hp media center pc - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 211
your own recovery discs (CDs or DVD) before you need them. See "Using HP PC Recovery CDDVD Creator" on page 202. You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. #1. 5 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions. 6 Complete the PC startup, and - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 212
, and drivers from the recovery discs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and software programs you installed since your purchase. 206 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 213
using recovery discs 1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you want to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette button to turn on the PC. 6 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions. ■ For standard recovery, - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 214
TV programs. Without the code, Media Center cannot play TV programs previously recorded to disk, or copied to DVD or to other media. For more information about protecting your recorded TV programs, refer to "Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs" on page 115. 208 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 215
. ■ Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device. ■ You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For non-HP peripherals, contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty & Support Guide for details. Troubleshooting 209 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 216
PC is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. Problem The computer (or part of it) doesn't seem to be working. Solution ■ When the computer is in standby mode (the On button power , software driver, or power outlet and the computer power cord. 210 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 217
Problem The computer doesn't make any sound. volume. ■ If your speakers have a power button, check whether it is turned on and whether the power supply is connected to the power source. ■ Check the speaker connections. Click Calibrate to adjust the speaker volume settings. Troubleshooting 211 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 218
Problem When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. Solution Check the button configuration. To hold the computer On button until the computer turns off (approximately five seconds). Then turn the computer back on. 212 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 219
on the front of the monitor is lit, the monitor is getting power.) n When Media Center is open, you can press F1 on the keyboard to open Media Center Help. ■ If nothing happens when you move the mouse, it's off (approximately 5 seconds). Then turn the computer back on. Troubleshooting 213 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 220
. Close Media Center, restart the PC, and then open Media Center again. ■ If the remote control works in Media Center but not when changing channels, you need to reconfigure the Media Center software settings for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver. 214 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 221
Problem My remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the PC. Plug in other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in device manager. You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the computer. Turn on the computer and press the Eject button to extend the tray. Troubleshooting - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 222
, replace the memory card reader or have the PC serviced if a pin memory cards for dirt or material closing a hole or spoiling a metal contact. Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of isopropyl alcohol. Replace the memory card if necessary. 216 hp media center pc user's guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 223
or a specific location, and then click Next. 7 Remove the check mark from Search removable media. 8 Click Include this location in this search, and then click the Browse button. 9 Click the plus sign (+) in order, next to each of the following directories: ■ My Computer ■ C:/ ■ hp ■ drivers 10 Click - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 224
more information about using or troubleshooting Media Center, refer to the Media Center online Help files or the Help and Support files in the Start menu. Problem My DVD won't play. Solution You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another PC. However, data files on a DVD - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 225
7-In-1 memory card media types 64 troubleshooting 63 using 63 7-In-1 memory card reader replacing or adding 191 troubleshooting 63 using 61 A accessing optical drives 186 add-in cards, removing and replacing 195 adding CD tracks to music library 130 channels to TV program guide 169 memory 193 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 226
139 driver recovery 199 driver rollback 199 drives 7-In-1 memory card reader 61, 189 cd writer plus 58, 188 diskette 60, 189 dvd writer 59, 187, 188 dvd/cd writer plus (combo) 59, 187 DVD-ROM 58, 187, 188 hard disk drive 189 locating 183 optical drives 186 220 HP Media Center PC User's Guide DVD - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 227
122 recovery partition 201 hardware not provided with PC 9 headphones, connecting 35 Help and Support icon 38 Help, Media Center 45 hibernation mode automatic 44 manual 43 home videos 157 HP Image Zone 147 tabs and buttons 148 I installing 7-In-1 memory card reader 191 batteries in remote control 56 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 228
determining module type 193 locating 183 memory card reader, using 61 memory card, formatting 62 memory modules, removing and replacing 194 removable media 155 sorting videos 156 types of files it can play 152 viewing video details 156 working with home videos 157 222 HP Media Center PC User's Guide - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 229
135 power management settings 44 printer connecting 15 not working 209 Program Guide, see Television Program Guide R radio connecting antenna to PC 163 getting reception 163 Radio window 163 organizing preset radio stations 165 playing FM stations 163 playing radio in Media Center 163 recording - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 230
the PC 199 restoring system 199 rollback, driver 199 rotating pictures 143 S scanner, connecting 15 searching for programs 99 selecting Internet Service Provider 37 setting up Internet connection 74 Television Program Guide 75 television signal 75 224 HP Media Center PC User's Guide settings - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 231
menu 38 Media Center 71 System Recovery 201, 205 Recovery Tools CD 203 starting, if the PC is not responding 206 starting, if the PC is responding 205 using recovery discs 201 when to use 199 System Restore 199 settings 120 system tray 38 T Teletext, displaying 114 Television Program Guide adding - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 232
window 155 when stored on removable media 155 sorting 156 working with home PC 195 installing memory module 194 removing memory module 194 using wrong memory type 193 voltage select switch 209 Windows Media Player setting as default player 127 types of files 127 226 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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