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    Getting Started
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    Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse
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    Table of Contents Setting Up Your Computer 1 Putting Your Computer Together 1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 5 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
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    35 Finding Onscreen Guides 35 Finding Guides on the Web 35 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting messages 37 Turning off messages 37 Reactivating messages 38 Turning On Your Computer for the
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    Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer ..........51 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 51 Using the 63 Introducing Your Computer Software 65 Learning More About Software 65 Using the Desktop 65 Removing desktop icons 66 Retrieving desktop icons 66 Using
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    Insertion Guide 90 Understanding the Activity Light 93 Formatting a Memory Card 93 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 94 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 95 Connecting the Drive 96 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 96 Connecting the Drive to a Computer
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    Movie 115 Using muvee autoProducer 116 Getting started 116 Capturing video from a digital video camera 118 Adding videos 119 Adding pictures 120 Adding music 121 Selecting the style Recording the movie project to disc 126 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 127 Index 129 Table of Contents vii
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    viii Getting Started
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    Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before
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    Help protect your monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for your computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge
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    (continued) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line 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
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    ) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the
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    using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices
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    one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer at a time (select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5
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    The preceding illustration shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. Setting Up Your
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    Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an access point, which can be several hundred feet away. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the three IEEE physical layer industry
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    or you can use your computer as a wireless client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your Internet Service Provider [ISP] for further information). An external antenna is supplied with your system; you
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    If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support,
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    in this guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B). The setup poster shows you how to
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    12 Getting Started
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    http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or
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    type, as noted in the instructions. Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound computer. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the computer. Type 3 6 Sound card Your computer may include a sound See the following S connector card
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    (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 15
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    (select models only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker
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    only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification
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    documentation. 5 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in the speaker system power. 7 Turn on the speaker with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." The following diagram shows a typical
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your
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    power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." The following diagram shows a typical 4.1
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    documentation. 7 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your computer. 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your
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    front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer 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
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    system depends on the number of speakers you install: 2/2.1 speaker system: One Y adapter cable 4/4.1 speaker system: Two Y adapter cables 6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables 8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a computer typically requires audio cables
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    . Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left
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    . Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front
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    cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD
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    system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front
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    cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD
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    plug does not work, try the white stereo plug. One of the connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. To
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    card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. Connecting Headphones Your computer on the right side of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound to the speakers and
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    (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow
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    Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions: Digital Input/Output Line In Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as
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    34 Getting Started
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    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 model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then
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    only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer: Product notices Tips Special offers for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. Messages may also display within
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    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
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    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
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    ergonomic information: 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. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 39
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    information Administrator password Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Using passwords A can be set in Microsoft Windows Vista on the computer. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password you set. Because passwords are
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    entered with the same keys. For example, if you set your password with number keys on the keyboard, your password is not recognized if you subsequently try to Help and Support Center. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
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    computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions computer viruses, type viruses into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. Using firewall software When you use the computer . To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform
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    connection at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up this tool to protect your computer and your privacy. NOTE: If you stop the setup
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    ready to wake quickly and resume your work where you were. Hibernate mode saves your system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called away mode. Away mode turns off the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise
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    the Internet automatically, if you set it to do so. To put the computer into sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard, if it is present. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Power button. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the
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    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 then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer again, your programs, folders, and
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    on your connection. Refer to the "Setting Up Your Computer" of this guide to make the hardware connections: for a modem see " instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by using Easy Internet Services
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    Internet. You must connect through your ISP. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use any Web browser; most computers have Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explore: a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar
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    Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not allowed to change to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary 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
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    instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings memory, and other requirements listed for the new software. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. If you need help, check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service
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    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 computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows
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    52 Getting Started
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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
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    Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. 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
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    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 : Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit, numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock When lit, alphanumeric keys are locked
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    model. Access buttons Icon Feature Sleep User Description Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. Information Opens Help and Support Center. ? Or Pictures Opens imaging software program. Can be
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    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
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    Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Opens 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-
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    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 service ID). You will see this combination of keys
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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 uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your computer. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity. NOTE: The wireless mouse
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    You see these terms for using the mouse: Click means to press and release the left mouse button once. Double-click means to click the left mouse button and then quickly click it again. Right-click means to press and release the right button once. To select an item, click it. To select sequential
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    Switching Mouse Button Functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left-handed use: 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 Buttons tab, and check Switch primary and
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    The software programs included with the computer may vary by model and by guide and the onscreen Help. For Microsoft Windows Vista, you can also open the built-in Help and Support Support. For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program. Using the Desktop The desktop
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    menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program. Open the Control Panel to view or change settings. Using the All Programs menu To find the software programs on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All
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    copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty space, and then click Paste. If you use Add modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance,
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    digital camera or a digital video camera, to the 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
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    computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service and groups have created millions of Web sites in support of their activities. A Web site consists of http://www.name.extension (for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to
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    go to a different Web site by entering its address (such as http://www.hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your the search and return to the main list of programs. Click Search the computer to show the results in a folder for advanced options. Click Search the Internet
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    you have set. This means that any unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not viewable if the user does not know HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service. Introducing Your Computer
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    Norton Internet Security again. 2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions if prompted. For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software, you can click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type virus into the Search Help box
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    even music and video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer, do not Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account. Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Follow the instructions provided by your ISP to install
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    computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video DVD movies and video CDs (VCDs). (High Definition playback is supported.) Use the Zoom and Pan features. Create viewing bookmarks. HP Photosmart Essential (select
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    select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) You video files. Capture video files. Edit video 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 only. Introducing Your Computer
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    want to 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
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    any unit of information that is named and stored on your computer hard disk drive or other electronic storage media, such as a CD, do on your computer involves working with files. The computer can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or
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    unusable. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore 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
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    (the last 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
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    Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the copy files by dragging them into a new location. Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer and then press and hold the right mouse button
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    using the printer, refer to the user manual that came with your printer. Printers receive instructions from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your
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    82 Getting Started
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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 drives that allow you to do different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW Read data from CDs • • Play music
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    nonstandard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On some computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of
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    : The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs
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    1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, 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
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    Reference Table Optical drive can: CD-ROM Read CDs, CD-Rs, Yes and CD-RWs Read DVDs No Read data on a CD Yes Play music Yes Record data or DVD+RW/+R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Using CD and DVD Media Drives 87
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    from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive. You can place media in one or more of
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    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, check that the activity light is on but not blinking, and
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    ) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) B (upper-left) B (upper-left) *Select models only. Not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with your computer. Using the Memory Card Reader 91
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    Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card gold connector fingers up) F (upper) xD media IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media Facing up (gold
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    in your digital camera. 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
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    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 is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with the
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    USB hard disk drives 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 Media Drives to back up other drives on your computer. NOTE: The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP
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    is not plugged in or when the USB power from the computer is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the computer is in sleep mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the computer with the HP Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB
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    light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power/drive activity LED indicator HP Personal Media Drive (A, B, C) HP Pocket Media Drive (D) Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you
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    on the taskbar. 2 Click Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage. The default volume name of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and
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    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 them to the new computer's hard disk drive
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    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 storage drive. Look for the label of
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    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
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    Administrator privilege for installing software 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
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    , VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio begins to play. Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are
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    limit where the DVD movie can be played. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and contact Support. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music DVD movie into the drive. The
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    . 3 In the List Pane, click a DVD title or chapter name. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from
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    106 Getting Started
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    enable you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. 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 and does not endorse
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    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
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    . If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, 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 and add audio files from the computer hard disk drive. 6 When done adding files,
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    use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creating a video disc. You can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera. 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning
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    , Roxio Creator stores an image file of the disc temporarily on the computer hard disk drive. Use these steps to copy a CD or DVD using one disc drive: 1 Insert the disc you wish to copy into the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs
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    ." For more help using Roxio Creator, refer to the Help menu in the program. Creating photo (slide 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
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    of Background to view the different label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive and click Open. 6 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label, click Print
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    paper disc label The following provides instructions for creating a paper label for can purchase label paper at most office supply stores. 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click Import Background. Then navigate to an image on the hard disk drive
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    video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2 Add videos and pictures: Select video and picture files from your computer folders. You can easily add videos upgrade muvee autoProducer, you can use DivX video format. See "Upgrading
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    , and save your project to your computer hard disk drive before recording to disc. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 Burn to disc: You can record a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections provide detailed instructions. Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To
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    to your project. Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for your movie. "Changing the settings." Open the muvee 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
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    interested in using in your movie project. To capture (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camera to the 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 Get
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    files automatically to your movie project. Adding videos To add video files to your movie production: 1 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 existing video files for your movie: Add up to three
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    pictures To add still-image files to your movie production: 1 Click the Add Pictures button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing still-image files for your movie: Add up to 50 still image picture files. Select
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    to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive to select existing music files for your movie: also affects how muvee autoProducer combines the video, picture, and music files in your movie
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    the same level. Sound mix level area: Move the slider bar to adjust the sound mix level of the music you added and the original video soundtrack. You can use either or a blend of both. 5 Click OK when you are done adjusting the settings for your movie project. Or Click Cancel
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    the ending credits. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the
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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 button as
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    mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket computer 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
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    and video files used to create the muvee file. 5 The TV System area shows the current TV format 9 Select the CD or DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or these steps: a Click Options and then Number of copies. b Select the number of copies to burn, and then
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    upgraded version of muvee autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and photos in your movie production. It also includes support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services
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    128 Getting Started
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    Off, See turning off PC 44 buttons, keyboard customizing 59 C card reader, memory 89 carpal tunnel syndrome 39 CDs erasing rewritable 108 change the speed of the cursor 63 computer transferring files 51 Computer Playback 124 connecting devices 5 digital camera 4 digital video camera 4 headphones 31
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    New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera 4 H headphones using 31 Help and Support 36 home stereo system connecting to the PC 24 home videos 110, 118 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 96 HP Personal Media Drive 95 activity and power lights 96 automatic on and off feature 96 disconnecting the
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    connecting to the PC 24 Support messages 36 surge protector 2 SVCD 126 switching mouse button functions 63 T transferring information to your new computer 51 turning off PC 44 tweak muvee 124 U update, Windows Vista 48 updates from Compaq Connections, using 36 updates from HP Connections, using 36
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    W Web Streaming 125 WEP 10 Windows Media Player play DVDs 104 play music CDs 103 playing video CDs 105 Windows Movie Maker, features 76 Windows Vista update 48 wired network connection 8 wireless 10 working in comfort 39 WPA 10 Y Y adapter cables 24 132 Getting Started Part Number: 5991-6821
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