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Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 3
Help 1 Finding Onscreen Guides 1 Finding Guides on the Web 1 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 2 Using the PC & Help Tools Folder 2 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 2 Getting messages 3 Turning off messages 3 Reactivating messages 4 Turning On Your Computer for the First - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 4
Pointer Speed 29 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 31 Remote Control Buttons Overview 32 About the Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting the remote control 35 Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 35 Introducing Your Computer Software 37 Learning More About - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 5
Windows Guide 62 Understanding the Activity Light 65 Formatting a Memory Card 65 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 66 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 67 Connecting the Drive 68 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 68 Connecting the Drive to a Computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 6
live TV 77 The right music for the moment 77 Play FM or Internet radio 77 Share your digital memories 78 Transform your living space into a theater 78 Setting Up Windows Media Center 78 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 79 Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 7
109 Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time 110 Playing Music CDs 110 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 111 Playing DVDs ...111 Using country/region codes 111 Using DVDs in Windows Media Center 112 Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center 112 Changing the DVD Settings 113 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 8
show with music 132 Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center 133 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center 133 Fixing red eye or contrast 133 Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 134 Rotating pictures 135 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center 135 Copying Pictures to - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 9
up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide 160 Manually downloading the guide 161 Adding a postal code to receive the correct guide 161 Adding missing channels to the guide 162 Editing and removing channels in the guide 162 Searching for TV Programs 163 Searching for TV programs by - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 10
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You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 12
Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 13
the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 14
receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 15
: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 16
Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista™ updates Unauthorized access to Setup Administrator password Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the Critical security updates from Microsoft® computer Using passwords A password is - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 17
. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 18
To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, updates and install them onto your computer. To get the latest updates for your computer, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. Updates to Microsoft Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 19
computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 20
off the monitor. To turn on the computer after a shut down: 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. Using Lock If you lock the computer, only you or your administrator can log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 21
Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer. Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 22
number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 23
Area Network" of the Start Here guide. To connect to the Internet you must have: A computer. A dial-up modem or cable modem, or a DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need. Internet service with an ISP. A Web browser. To - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 24
notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to your system. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal. To - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 25
and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 26
Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings. f In the System Property Window, on the System Protection tab, click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer compatible with your computer - check the operating system, memory, and other - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 27
areas of your computer. PC Action Center receives messages and alerts that inform you of changes in the status of your computer health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for you computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 28
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wireless keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 30
Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 31
Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 32
, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. ? Or Or Or Information Pictures (Photos) Music Video Internet Opens Help and Support Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 33
to open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 34
or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast-forwards media. Volume knob controls speaker volume: Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 35
of keys that you press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 36
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Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. Using - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 38
point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. 28 Getting Started - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 39
then OK. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Pointer Options tab. 6 In the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 40
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: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center. Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Turn on or off a TV that is connected to your computer (select models only). Turn on the computer. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 42
of a power-reduced sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization - Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of your music tracks. 3 Music - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 43
sleep mode if Windows Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Windows Media Center before you manually place the computer in sleep mode. NOTE: If the computer model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons are inactive. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 33 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 44
About the Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor, - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 45
Troubleshooting the remote control If your remote doesn't work: Make sure that then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but not - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 46
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and Support Center. Press the Help button (labeled with a question mark icon) on your keyboard (select models only). Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 48
the Recycle Bin on your desktop. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 49
Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click be removed. To remove a shortcut: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 50
to the left or right to change the width. Drag the border up or down to change the height. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears in a window when the information does not fit on one screen. Clicking and dragging a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up and down. Clicking and dragging a horizontal - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 51
computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media sites in support of their hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 52
hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific Explorer to search the Internet. To begin a search: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type a word or question; what you - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 53
and Support or updates. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online. HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service. Introducing Your Computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 54
. NOTE: If the computer is in sleep mode, the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan. NOTE: Performing an antivirus scan during a scheduled Media Center recording can result in a failed TV recording. Recording a TV program requires a TV tuner, which is included - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 55
computer comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Windows Windows Mail: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Windows Mail. 4 Click Tools, and then click Accounts. 5 Click Add, e-mail Account, and then click Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 56
computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality specific the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP, and then click HP - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 57
Creator (select models only) Roxio MyDVD (select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer. NOTE: This software is included with the Personal Media Drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 58
keep available to you on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 59
involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to output devices, such as a printer. Organizing Files with Folders In Windows Vista, folders enable you to organize the files - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 60
Paste. NOTE: You can also move files by dragging them into a new location. (You can have two or more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into another folder. Release the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 61
three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Explore. 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 62
Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the file you want to retrieve, and click to select it. 3 Click Restore this item. The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 63
programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 64
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Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD disc to 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 disc or place the unlabeled side down on - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 66
computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from its case, holding the disc edges or center into the computer. Or Clicking the open/close button on the control panel for the program that controls the drive. Or Pressing the media control open/ - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 67
to the disc edges or center hole only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. 3 Place the disc in its case. 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer. Compatibility Information An important feature drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. Using CD and DVD Media Drives 57 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 68
CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R model NOTE: Some computers come with the double-layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-layer technology computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 69
Play games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No DVD-ROM DVD-RAM Yes Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Using CD and DVD Media Drives 59 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 70
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, click Close. CAUTION: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your computer, and you must restart the computer to see your memory card reader again. Using the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 72
contents. You can copy files from or to the media. Or If the Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 73
Mobile (MMC Mobile)* Memory Stick (MS) memory card Facing up Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Facing up Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) memory card* Memory Stick (MS-Duo) memory card* SmartMedia (SM) memory card Facing up Facing up Facing up xD media Facing up 4-slot reader - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 74
) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert the media 2-slot reader location Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Facing - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 75
. Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place. The activity light on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 76
SmartMedia, or xD media. Make sure the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot. Remove the memory card when the activity light is not blinking, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the computer serviced if a pin - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 77
PCs. Play media files. Back up your files. Perform system backups for added data security. For more information about using your HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center, refer to the documentation on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 78
Connecting the Drive Your HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 79
to a computer without a drive bay, the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate power supply in addition to a USB 2.0 connection. The HP Pocket Media Drive does not require a separate power supply because power is supplied through the USB 2.0 connection. NOTE: The HP Personal Media Drive comes - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 80
USB port on your computer. Plug the square end of the USB 2.0 cable (D) into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one USB connector. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 81
or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to your computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer. 4 Select your files and then drag and drop - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 82
it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 83
the computer. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 84
Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 85
and view photos with a single remote control (select models only). Combine the powerful features of your computer with a home theater receiver to enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience. Windows Media Center is optimized for wide-screen and high-definition displays. With the new onscreen - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 86
in all countries/regions. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. Record your TV shows automatically while you are doing something else. Open specific windows in Windows Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 87
Media Center to record it. Windows Media Center supports multiple TV tuners, so you can record and watch TV on different channels simultaneously. Multiple tuners can give you a varied and flexible home entertainment system. Record TV with ease by using the Television (Electronic) Program Guide - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 88
memories With Windows Media Center, you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer specific Windows Media Center has built-in support for high-definition video. Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos, Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 89
the back arrow at the top of the window to go to a previous window. 4 Click the Windows Media Center Start icon at the top of the Windows Media Center window to return to the Windows Media Center Start menu. Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center remote control You can use either your - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 90
use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Windows Media Center side-by-side with another program. Navigating Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 91
media in the inset window to watching it in full-screen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it, and then press OK on the remote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard. Inset Window Full-Screen Mode Using Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 92
Windows Media Center session and switch users. Shut down the computer. Restart the computer. Put the computer in a power-reduced or Sleep mode. Put the computer in Media Only mode, which gives you access to Windows Media Center but not the rest of your computer. NOTE: If you are recording a TV - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 93
Using Windows Media Center Power Settings When your computer is in Sleep mode it appears off, but you can actually still perform tasks such as recording TV programs or music files. Sleep mode turns off the display and mutes the audio. NOTE: The audio or video of TV recordings is not affected when - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 94
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. NOTE: You can change your Windows Media Center settings in the Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to have an Internet connection. Optimize how Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 95
Mute, and Channel Up/Down. Windows Media Center Start menu items TV + Movies - Watch, record, and play back TV shows. See "Watching TV." Play DVD - See "Using DVDs in Windows Media Center." Online Media - Access to various photo, video, TV and other media providers. Pictures + Videos - View digital - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 96
Media window is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in certain countries/regions. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Media Web sites. Changing Windows Media Center Settings In the Windows Media Center Settings window - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 97
Optimization setting closes and then opens Windows Media Center at a specific time each day that you determine. TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed captioning (not all channels support closed captioning). You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 98
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how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and back up - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 100
in the Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. Select and edit a personalized list of songs in the playlist from the music library. Delete songs from a music library or a queue list. Burn your favorite songs to CDs. Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 101
, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click Library Setup. 4 Select Add folder to watch, and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. Playing CDs, DVDs - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 102
Windows Media Center music library: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center instructions. After selecting your choices for copy options in the next few windows, - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 103
.m3u MP3 file .wax, .wma Windows Media Audio file .asf, .asx, .wm, .wma, .wmv, .wmp, Windows Media file .wmx, .wpl, .wm, .wmd, .wmz NOTE: For more information about music file formats, use Windows Media Center Help and Windows Media Player Help. Only supported audio file types are displayed in - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 104
already added audio files to your Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player music library. When you copy music files using Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player, the CD information is copied and displayed in Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media Player music library. NOTE: You can - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 105
a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select the Audio CD options using the Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. You can set the AutoPlay defaults in the Control - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 106
lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Click Songs. The list displays - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 107
or you can delete songs from your Queue. You can create a Queue and save it as a playlist that you can access in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. 1 From the Music window: Select music library then select songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, or move the mouse over the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 108
Finding and Playing an Album in Music 1 From Windows Media Center click Music, and then click music library. 2 connect to the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Windows Media Center, press Start on the remote control, or click the left arrow on the top left of the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 109
can search for music files if you cannot locate them. Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 1 Click Music, and then select search. 2 To search, enter letters by using - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 110
the selection to select a song. 4 Select Add To Queue to add the music to the list of music in the queue. 5 Go back to the Windows Media Center. Press Start on the remote control, or click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of your screen to go back to - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 111
playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. NOTE: If your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Windows Media Center. Copying Music Files to CD in Music To copy your music files to CD: 1 Press the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 112
the Review & Edit List to select more songs from different menus. You can also change the name of the CD by clicking Change Name, and clear all selections by clicking Clear All in this window. 9 Click Burn CD. 10 Click Yes. 11 Click OK. 12 Follow the onscreen instructions. IMPORTANT: HP supports the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 113
that take you to the previous menu. Using radio In radio you can play, listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click radio. 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite radio stations. 3 By clicking sources you can access the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 114
Listening to FM Radio If your HP computer is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM Tuner In), Windows Media Center can play FM radio. The Radio window in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by using your remote control or the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 115
FM radio stations. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click Settings, and then select TV. 3 Select Set Up TV Signal, and then click Next - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 116
to FM radio stations. NOTE: You must go through the TV tuner setup wizard before you can play your radio stations. 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the connector labeled FM Antenna In, on the back of the HP computer. 2 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 117
the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast- forward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 10 Click the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 118
Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fastforward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 108 Getting - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 119
and listen to more radio stations online by using the Windows Media Center. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Music, and then click more music. 3 Click - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 120
is scheduled to start a recording, a warning appears that says FM radio stops when the TV recording starts. If you do not select Cancel recording, Windows Media Center automatically stops radio and begins recording TV. Playing Music CDs To play music CDs, you must have either a CD or DVD drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 121
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come with their own (built-in) player that must be used. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 122
Movies in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Windows Media Center asks if - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 123
DVD language settings for subtitles, audio track and menu: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Use the arrow buttons on - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 124
DVD Remote Control Options To change the DVD remote control options: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 125
Closed Captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the Settings - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 126
click Windows Media Center. 2 From the Tasks menu, click Settings. 3 Click TV. 4 Click Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 127
see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player To play Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into the DVD or CD drive. 2 Select - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 128
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. Additionally, your computer may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 130
create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player, and on computers. You can create two main types of music CDs: Uncompressed - Typical CD format must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 131
recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. For instructions computers. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos, DVD players, and computers. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 132
drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating video discs This section provides instructions - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 133
into a disc-burning drive. 2 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the other disc drive. 3 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 4 Click the Copy tab. 5 Click Copy Disc. 6 Ensure the correct disc drives are selected. 7 Click - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 134
disc. This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive. 6 When prompted, insert . Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc . 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 135
show) discs This section provides instructions for creating a slide show disc using photos on the computer hard disk drive. To create a slide show disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 136
. 2 Close the drive. 3 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Express Labeler. 4 view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 137
instructions for creating a paper label for your disc. To create a LightScribe label, refer to "Making a disc label using LightScribe." 1 Load the printer with adhesive label paper. You can purchase label paper at most office supply stores. 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 138
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Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select models only). Digital images that you copy or transfer to the computer may digital photo camera to the computer, set the camera's USB setting to disk drive instead of digital camera. Windows Vista detects your external device - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 140
click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos. 3 Select picture library. 4 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Library Setup. 5 Select Add folder to watch, and then select Next. 6 Select Add folders on this computer, and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 141
Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center After you organize your pictures in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Windows Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 142
on the remote control. 4 Press the Back button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard until you are back to the Windows Media Center Start menu. 5 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library. 6 Select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show, and then press - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 143
a generic image icon but cannot be displayed. Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed. Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 144
the original picture file. Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Select Pictures + Videos, and click picture library - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 145
Windows Media Center: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start Button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. , and then select Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. Working with Pictures and Videos 135 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 146
displays a message when your disc has been created. 11 Click Done when the disc has been created. Playing Videos in Windows Media Center The Picture + Videos area in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 147
files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if your computer has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .dvr-ms .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file (Audio Video Interleaved) Digital Video Recording - Microsoft (TV file format - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 148
. To find information in Help and Support: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support. 2 Type in search words such as recording video. Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 149
camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. devices, and so on) QuickTime Movie Windows Media AV file (movie video) Windows Media file (Advanced Streaming Format) Joint - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 150
computer to add to your movie soundtrack. You can use the following music file types in your movie project: File extension .aac .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type Advanced Audio Coding MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 Audio layer (unprotected AAC) Windows Audio Windows Media project to your computer hard disk drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 151
to create and "Making the movie." preview the movie automatically. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. "Saving the movie project." "Recording the movie project to disc." Make quick final changes - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 152
space. The amount of free disk space displays in the Capture Video window in muvee autoProducer while you are capturing video. Capturing live video from (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 153
FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Add Video button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Videos window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 154
specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or to leave out, of your final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 155
magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture: a Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. c Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 156
still images and video clips as they appear in the Add Video/Pictures area window. Shuffle shots. Select this style to move the slider bar to determine the style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. smartJoin™ multiple music files. Select this style to automatically remove - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 157
credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits: 1 Click the Title/Credits button. The muvee Title and Credits window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: a Select a title effect in the drop-down list. b In the Enter your title here box, type the text that you - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 158
or .gif format). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window. See "Adding videos" for more information about using magicMoments. Modifying the movie you can manually choose your replacement shots. To modify a movie: 1 Click the Tweak muvee button. The Tweak muvee window opens. 2 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 159
. 5 Click Save Now. The Save muvee window opens. 6 Choose where you want to play the movie (PC, TV, or Mobile Devices) and the file format. The following table lists the format types available in each category: PC Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 160
area shows the current TV format (NTSC or PAL). To change the format, click the name of the current format, and then select the correct format in the window that opens. 6 Click Burn Now. The muvee Burner window opens. 7 Under Disc title, type a title for your disc. 8 Select the disc menu theme - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 161
support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help. 2 Click Check for updates - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 162
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service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV programs or a whole series to your hard disk drive or an HP Media Drive (select models only). movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 164
countries/regions. Watching TV Before you can watch TV by using Windows Media Center, make sure: The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the Start Here guide and the Getting Started guide for more information. You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. If - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 165
remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset window is selected. You can go to live TV from anywhere in Windows Media Center by pressing the Live TV button on the remote control. While in the Television Program Guide, you can select a channel to see upcoming programs for that channel - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 166
TV window and begin watching live TV, Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in the background. This allows you to pause or review a live TV skip 3 hours in the Television Program Guide. To play a recorded TV program or to resume watching a program - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 167
12 hours in the guide. To maximize the TV viewing window to full-screen mode, press Live TV. Also, to advance to the end of the pause buffer and resume watching the live TV broadcast, press Live TV. Recorded TV To open your recorded TV window, press the Recorded TV button. From this window, you can - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 168
NOTE: Your computer requires a connection to the Internet to access the guide. Using Windows Media Center without the guide Before using Windows Media Center, it is important to complete the Windows Media Center setup wizard. This wizard takes you through steps to identify your TV signal source and - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 169
Check back periodically to see if guide data has been provided. WARNING: Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and Windows Media Center is properly set up before you try to change the guide settings. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 170
Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide Your computer must have a connection to the Internet and you must select a TV listings provider in the Windows Media Center setup wizard before you can use and download the guide information. You can set up Windows Media Center to download the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 171
then select Next. 6 Select I agree and then select Next. 7 Enter your postal code, and then select Next for Windows Media Center to determine which TV/program guide listings are available for your country/region. 8 Select TV signal provider, and then Next. This may take a few minutes to download the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 172
are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide, and then Edit Channels - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 173
to go back to the channel numbers automatically assigned by Windows Media Center, select Restore Default, and then select Yes. Searching for TV Programs To find a TV program, you can enter a title or keyword or select a category in your guide by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 174
Television Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in TV + Movies menu. You can record two programs at the same time if your computer has two TV tuners that have the same type of TV signal input (select models only). WARNING: If you turn off your computer, Windows Media Center will not - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 175
more information about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive, see "About recording TV to the HP Media Drive" Recording TV by using the guide To record a current or future program or series by using the Television Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 176
manually without using the guide You do not need to use the Television Program Guide to record TV. You can record a TV program by pressing the Record button on the remote control while watching live TV, or you can select a specific date, channel, and recording time period in Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 177
of the default setting of Best. To change these settings: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Recording Quality, Maximum TV limit (storage for TV recordings) select the settings by clicking the (+) or (-) next to the - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 178
Support for more information about recording errors, advanced recording features, and TV settings. To play recorded TV files that are stored on the HP Media Drive, you must: 1 Connect the HP Media Drive to the computer with the power turned off. 2 Turn on the computer and open Windows Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 179
, and then restart the computer before disconnecting the HP Media Drive. Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive 1 Change the recording path to the HP Media Drive. See "Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive." 2 Open Windows Media Center. 3 Record TV programs. Your programs are - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 180
a Low Disk Space message, and you want to change the disk allocation to a higher percentage for the HP Media Drive: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Storage. 3 Under Maximum TV limit change the amount of space used to store recorded - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 181
to change. 6 Click Save. Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive If you want to update your recorded TV list after removing the drive: 1 Close Windows Media Center. 2 Open Windows Media Center. 3 If this does not update the files, restart the computer. System requirements to view - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 182
information on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 183
click Computer. 2 Double-click the Local Disk. 3 Click Users, Public, and then Recorded TV. 4 Double-click your recorded TV program. Windows Media Center opens and begins playing your program. To play your recorded TV programs from within Windows Media Center: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 184
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, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 change the speed of the cursor 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 186
106, 107, 108 Radio Online 109 radio tuner input 104 TV Signal 105 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 68 HP Personal Media Drive 67 activity and power lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 187
100 Program Guide, see Television Program Guide Q queue list creating in Music 97 R radio connecting antenna to PC 104 getting reception 104 organizing radio station presets 107 Radio window 104 organizing pre-set radio stations 107 playing FM stations 104 playing radio in Media Center 104 recording - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 188
menu Media Center 78 Support messages 2 SVCD 150 switching mouse button functions 29 T Television Program Guide no data available 159 recording TV programs 165 searching for TV programs 163 setting up a download method 160 using the More information button 159 viewing 159 troubleshooting remote - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 189
149 Windows Media Center play videos 136 playing videos 136 viewing your pictures 131 what you can do in TV + Movies 153 Windows Media Player play DVDs 116 play music CDs 111 playing video CDs 117 setting as default player 93 types of files 93 Windows Movie Maker, features 48 Windows Vista update 14 - HP Pavilion Elite m9100 | Getting Started Guide - Page 190
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