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    Getting Started Guide
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    software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part 2008. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    user accounts 8 Creating passwords 9 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 9 Using HP and Compaq Products 10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 10 Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Customizing the keyboard
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    Connecting the PC to a card software 46 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 46 Recording with the sound card 47 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 47 More Information 48 Using the Memory Card Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media
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    HP Photosmart Premier 60 Playing CDs and DVDs 63 Playing Music CDs 63 Playing DVDs 63 Using country/region codes 64 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 64 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 65 Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media 78 Software Quick Reference Table 79 Table of Contents v
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    102 Recording the movie project to disc 103 Getting Help 105 Finding Onscreen Guides 105 Finding Guides on the Web 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PC Help & Tools 106 Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages 107 Turning off messages 107
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    Up Your PC WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing
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    strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices such
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    Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out rear Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Setting Up Your
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    . (It may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up an Internet connection. If you do not wish to set up an
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    Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet Requirements • A PC. • A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need. • Internet service with an ISP. • A Web browser. To set up
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    Norton Internet Security icon after you've established an Internet service account, and a wizard guides you through the simple setup process. 1 Double click the Internet Security software, click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and then click Help and Support. 6 Getting Started Guide
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    the PC, arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for 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. Signing Up for Software
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    PC has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks. • Advantages to multiple user accounts: • Ability to create individual user settings • Ability to limit access to software for certain users • Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: • More memory (RAM XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited
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    check the operating system, 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
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    describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC. Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software HP (or Compaq) Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to
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    screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to an HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Help Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos) Music Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Opens music software program. Can be reconfigured. Using
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    Search Chat Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. A Media Operates a disc player. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play
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    Icon or or -+ or Feature Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Mute Description Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached.
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    14 Getting Started Guide
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    have a storage area or docking bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. Using Your Docking Bay You can use the docking bay to: • Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. • Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. • Install a special cover (optional) and
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    , or memory cards: Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. 2 Place the peripheral device or the camera docking station (A) on the top of the PC. B A 3 For
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    front of the PC. Pull the cables to the center and connect them to the peripheral or the docking station (D). D C E 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet (E). For a peripheral, refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device. For an HP camera docking station
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    Place the correct camera docking station lid (F) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. G F 7 When you want to use it, place the HP digital camera (G) into the docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station. 18 Getting
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    and Sound Options There are three steps to setting up sound on the PC: 1 Connecting the speakers. 2 Configuring the sound software. 3 Configuring sound for the media software program. Your PC supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes
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    If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC. Sound card connector Your PC may include a sound card. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system
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    panel of PC systems. Sound connector 3 6 S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eightspeaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) for center/subwoofer speakers is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 21
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    up your PC for the following supported configurations: center speaker, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center , two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select audio speakers" on page 27. "Connecting the PC to a home audio system" on page 29
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    PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Connecting 2.1 (2 your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card
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    After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See the back of your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 3 Connect the Getting Started Guide
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    system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model , two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker
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    and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software
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    speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your
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    center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software
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    audio installation" on page 31. Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/ amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other
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    A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) IN OUT 2 or . This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 Getting Started
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    A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical
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    (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 3 your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector Out (black) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 IN 6 S Connect the left and right
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    center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S • Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: Digital Out connector on the sound card. Connect the red RCA stereo
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    the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. • Audio
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    installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. Test all connected speakers for correct configuration. • General - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the
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    software has been configured, to take full advantage of the speaker capabilities, you must also configure the software media program. The procedure is different for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. 36 Getting Started Guide
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    the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. The Sound Effect Manager control screens • Sound Effect - selects the Environment and the Equalizer settings. You can select an environment such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the Equalizer, click the Power button
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    the Audio Wizard enabled, both the microphone connector and the headphones connector on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function. These two connectors are universal audio jacks. When the device you plugged in from a list. 3 Close the window. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    Wizard. A window opens displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC. 3 Click the Digital Audio button. Select Digital output off (you can the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust
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    properties for the DVD player software program to match your speaker configuration (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring the Microphone (Mic) connectors. 4 Click OK to close the window. 40 Getting Started Guide
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    output devices. Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager software allows you to listen to two different audio sources on two different connections. • While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack,
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    Effect Manager, you must enable Voice-over IP (VOIP) software (software used to converse over the Internet). Other players hear your the front Mic In (pink) connector for online conversation. • A set of powered stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for gaming sound Guide
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    set or powered speakers connected to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback. • A set of powered stereo, 5.1, media software program. The procedure is different for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software
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    , double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    FlexiJack supports three card. 2 Turn on the PC. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow the steps below to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. See "Configuring the sound card software
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    6 Close the window. Now that the sound card software has been configured, you need to configure audio output for your media software program. The procedure is different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media software program. Configuring the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack
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    saved recordings. NOTE: For additional information on recording refer to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation. Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card has three modes: • Audio Creation Mode • Entertainment Mode • Game Mode Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47
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    each mode optimizes the sound card resources to provide the best optimizes the sound card for advanced recording optimizes the sound card for playing Mode Game Mode optimizes the sound card for playing games. Available features: on configuring and using the sound card, go to the Sound Blaster
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    of the media, if the title is present. 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 PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again
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    Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. NOTE: Media must be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide
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    Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A B D C E Card Insert CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge
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    slot 2-slot memory card reader (select models only) A F Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card G Insert ) G (Lower) NOTE: Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time. Only the first one inserted is recognized by the
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    designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove the
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    from a USB 2.0 connector on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with software, an external USB cable, and an external power cord and power adapter. For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive, refer to the documentation that came with
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    A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the side or the bottom of the PC drive bay. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should
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    HP Personal Media Drive. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter After you insert the drive into the PC software program to locate the files on the HP Personal Media . 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive. 5 Select Change label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename
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    your PC, please place the drive in a well-ventilated area. Storing files The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed instructions
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    Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK the drive by removing it from the drive bay. 58 Getting Started Guide
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    device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay. See "Using Your Docking Bay" on page 15.) • Memory card: Insert the memory card into the memory card reader (select models only). Digital images you copy or transfer to the PC appear in the My Pictures folder. Working with Digital Images 59
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    for the selected function screen. C Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Photosmart Premier Use the HP Photosmart Premier software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video clips. It For more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 60 Getting Started Guide
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    tray. Projects include photo pages, cards, and flyers. For more information pages, calendars, labels, panoramas, cards, and flyers. For more information, if the service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other PC or to recover images (either from a backup disc
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    62 Getting Started Guide
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    describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs using Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs. Playing Music CDs You programs. 2 The music CD automatically begins to play. For help online, go to: http://www.hp.com/music (English only) Playing DVDs You must have a DVD drive. 1 Insert the DVD
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    Support. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar. If necessary, first display the menu bar by clicking the up arrow icon in the upper-left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 64 Getting Started Guide
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    the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs, and Windows
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    recording. Additionally, your PC may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs: • Windows Media Player • Real 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
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    only). Compressed files can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation "Disc Features and Compatibility Table" on page 77. 68 Getting Started Guide
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    the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. • If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold, a message displays warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and
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    your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for on your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs. PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported
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    You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system. If you don't want to display some of these sounds, you can select the Options icon (wrench). In the Options window,
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    , manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC. • In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of file to search for, and Getting Started Guide
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    Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage CD or DVD To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All
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    programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and convert them into a single .iso file, or a series of .gi files (none exceeding 2 GB) known as an image file. You can use the image file to reproduce 5 Click the Burn Image icon. 6 Click Done when recording is complete. 74 Getting Started Guide
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    Your PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support
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    show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label. Using adhesive disc labels WARNING: When disc if you have a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to "Disc Labeling with LightScribe" on page 75. Compatibility Guide
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    DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and PCs come with the double-layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. PC, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. NOTE: The Sonic recording programs support
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    No Record DVD No movies Play games Yes CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes DVD-ROM Yes DVD-RAM Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Combo CD-RW/ DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 78 Getting Started Guide
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    Quick Reference Table Your PC includes a number of software programs that: • Record and play CDs • Record data CDs • Import and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use it
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    use on the PC. • Create files on your PC. • Copy media a Windows Media source file with Media Video) files. NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions
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    They come installed on your PC and can be started by clicking Start and then All Programs on your desktop. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of need to: 1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure Sonic
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    a film camera. You can transfer all these images onto your PC and organize them into a project. (A scanner is required to transfer printed photos Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of
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    the video files you want to add, or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD. 4 Select the a Web camera or digital video camera to your PC's USB connector. The video capture is added to mpeg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length
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    Adding slideshows to a video project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by adding existing still photos to and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with Guide
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    capture or import video files, you can edit them using Sonic MyDVD to: • Add additional files • Add background music • Search for specific scenes • Delete scenes • Add transition effects between scenes • Superimpose colors, themes, and effects over video scenes • Superimpose text effects over video
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    this mode. • The DVD formats include 2xDVD (8.5GB) (double layer); DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4GB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive tray, close it, and click Burn. For
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    Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must . 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then a video capture (.mpeg format). 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length
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    menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 88 Getting Started Guide
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    abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ setting. • These are estimated recording times. The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds. • To change the audio format, see the online Help. • Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital
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    recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your PC folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. You can use these video and still image file types in your
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    can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows: • Click Start on the desktop taskbar, and select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and muvee autoProducer to open
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    . NOTE: You can also open muvee autoProducer from within Digital Media Plus. Select the Video tab and then muvee autoProducer. 3 Open the movie. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. See "Adding
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    the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click automatically add captured video files to your movie project. 94 Getting Started Guide
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    disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera. 4 Click
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    5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie, with the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer. To select video OK when you finish marking scenes. The window closes. Note that the video clip is marked on the lower-left side. 96 Getting Started Guide
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    images. 6 Use magicSpot to control the motion that is applied to your picture: • Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. • Click the manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. • Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in
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    of sequencing still images and video clips. • Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 98 Getting Started Guide
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    4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: • Use all music. Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. • smartJoin™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence
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    ). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the MagicMoments window. See "Adding videos" on page 95 for more information on using MagicMoments. 100 Getting Started Guide
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    the auto-replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. • Click the manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice. • Click the Undo or redo buttons
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    select the correct format in the window that opens. 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
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    7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the movie. 9 Click the Save button. You can watch the preview as it saves. 10 When saving is complete
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    the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 13 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 104 Getting Started Guide
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    Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one
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    an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. 106 Getting Started Guide
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    to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections). Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) displays
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    you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections). Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    recorded video 94 requirements 81 card reader, memory 49 carpal tunnel syndrome 7 CDs burning tips data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Compaq Organize 10 Computer Playback 102 connecting audio 19-21 digital video camera 29 peripherals 2 connectors audio 19-21 PC
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    camera 15 documentation, onscreen 105 driver updates, LightScribe 75 DVD Play, 68 movies, creating 81 quality settings 86 supported formats 85 E editing video files (MyDVD Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP Personal Media Drive 53 activity and power
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    media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card Internet links and the PC 10 P passwords creating 9 PC Help & Tools 106 setting up 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 10 peripherals 4 using
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    S Safety & Comfort Guide 7 safety warnings 7 setting up PC 1 settings user defined, muvee autoProducer 98 Shuffle shots 98 slideshows in MyDVD 84 smartJoin multiple music files 99 software programs DVDPlay 79 Windows Movie Maker 2.0 80 Sonic Digital Media Plus see: Sonic MyDVD Sonic MyDVD default
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    file formats 83 text formatting 85 transition effects 85 user interfaces 82 quality settings (MyDVD) 89 supported DVD formats 85 volume controls 13 W Web Streaming 102 Windows Media Player play music CDs 64 playing video CDs 65 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 80 Windows update 7 working in
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