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• If your PC is always connected to your ISP, open your browser program, such as Internet Explorer: Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you are using MSN, AOL, or others and have questions, contact the ISP directly. Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you turn on the PC the first time, you can install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only). You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC. Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore program, and then restart the PC after installation. By using System Restore, you insure you have a point to return to before an issue occurred. For information about System Restore, refer to the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/ Choose software that is compatible with your PC - check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC. NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be illegal or may infect your PC with a virus. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program. Using HP products HP computers include preloaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use. Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard overview." This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC. Setting Up Your PC 5

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up Your PC	7
Putting Your PC Together	7
Connecting to the PC	8
Turning On Your PC for the First Time	9
Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account	10
Using HP products	11
Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC	11
Using Desktop Icons	12
Using HP Organize software	12
Using the Keyboard	13
Customizing the keyboard buttons	15
Setting Up Sound	17
Using Speakers	17
Setting up 3-connector sound	18
Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player	19
Setting up 6-connector sound	20
Configuring the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	21
Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	22
Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)	23
Using Your PC Top	25
Using Your Docking Bay	25
Using Your Multistorage Bay	28
Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards	29
Docking a peripheral device	29
Placing a peripheral device on the multistorage bay (top)	30
Using the optional camera station PC top	31
Removing cables from the multistorage bay cable tunnel	34
Using the Memory Card Reader	35
Working with the Safely Remove Hardware utility	36
Using the memory card reader	36
Using a TV as a Monitor	39
Identifying Cables You May Need	39
Connecting to a TV Set	39
Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen	40
nView tab	41
Displays tab	42
Disabling the TV Option	42
nView tab (disabling)	43
Ge Force tab (disabling)	43
Displays tab (disabling)	43
Disconnecting the TV	44
Using the HP Personal Media Drive	45
Connecting the Drive	45
Inserting the Drive	46
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter	47
Using the Drive	48
Disconnecting the Drive	49
Working with Digital Images	51
Working with Digital Images	51
Using HP Image Zone Plus	51
Burning a label on a LightScribe media disc	53
Creating disc labels with HP Image Zone Plus	53
Playing CDs and DVDs	57
Playing Music CDs with iTunes	57
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player	58
Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD	58
Using country/region codes	60
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD	60
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9	61
Creating CDs and DVDs	63
Using the Software Quick Reference Table	64
Creating Music CDs with iTunes	66
Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player	67
Creating Data CDs Using Windows XP	67
Creating CDs with RecordNow!	68
Creating Music CDs with RecordNow!	68
Tips	68
Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow!	69
Creating CDs to Play on Your PC	70
Storing Files on a DVD or CD	71
Storing Data Files on Disc	72
Copying a DVD or CD	72
Erasing a DVD or CD	73
Removing Files in RecordNow!	73
Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc	73
Archiving Files on a DVD or CD	74
Creating an Image File	74
Saving an Image	75
Burning an Image	75
Using Disc Labels	75
Disc Labeling with LightScribe	76
Lightscribe requirements	76
Burning a label on a LightScribe media disc	76
Creating a LightScribe label after burning a disc with iTunes	78
Setting Automatic Recording Options	78
Using Compatibility Information	80
Identifying Compatible File Formats	80
Using the Disc Quick Reference Tables	81
Using double-layer DVD+R discs	81
Using DVD+R and DVD-R discs	81
Using DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs	81
Using CD-R discs	82
Using CD-RW discs	82
Creating Movies Using WinDVD Creator	85
Getting started	85
Using the Preview window	86
Using the Media Library	86
Using the Storyboard	86
Identifying requirements for capturing video	86
Capturing digital camcorder video	87
Capturing analog video	88
Capturing a still image	88
Editing video files in WinDVD Creator	88
Adding images	89
Adding audio effects	89
Adding transition effects	90
Adding title effects	90
Adding video filters	90
Adding a menu	90
Making a movie	91
Recording VHS analog video direct to DVD (select models only)	92
Converting recorded TV to MPEG-2 format (Europe only)	92
Getting Help	93
Finding Onscreen Guides	93
Finding Guides on the Web	93
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center	94
Using Instant Support	94
Using Updates from HP	94
Getting messages	95
Turning off messages	95
Re-enabling messages	95
Using PC Help & Tools	96

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Setting Up Your PC

•

If your PC is always connected to your ISP, open your browser program,

such as Internet Explorer: Click

Start

, choose

All

Programs

, choose

Online Services

, and click

Internet Explorer

Installing Software and Hardware Devices

After you turn on the PC the first time, you can install any software programs that

came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only).

You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your

PC. Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore

program, and then restart the PC after installation. By using System Restore, you

insure you have a point to return to before an issue occurred. For information about

System Restore, refer to the Microsoft Web site at:

http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/

Choose software that is compatible with your PC — 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 need it.

For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it

or installing a new antivirus program.

Using HP products

HP computers include preloaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner,

and printer peripheral products. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product

setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and

your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use.

Transferring your old PC information and files to

your new PC

See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for

transfer

wizard

, and select the overview article, “Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

overview.” This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files

onto your new PC.

NOTE:

If you are using MSN, AOL, or others and have questions, contact the ISP

directly.

NOTE:

Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be

illegal or may infect your PC with a virus.