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TO ANY MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 3
Table of Contents Finding Answers to Commonly Asked Questions 1 Setting Up Your PC 3 Putting Your PC Together 3 Setting up for safety and comfort 3 Connecting to the PC 4 Turning on Your PC for the First Time 5 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 5 Installing Software and - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 4
Problems 21 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 21 Using Instant Support 22 Using Compaq Connections 22 Getting messages 22 Turning off messages 23 Re-enabling messages 23 Finding Online Guides 37 Working with Digital Images 39 Introducing the memory card reader 39 Using a TV as a - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 5
Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 51 Creating (Burning) Music CDs with iTunes 52 Creating (Burning) Music CDs with Windows Media Player 52 Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP 53 Creating (Burning) CDs with RecordNow 53 Creating Music CDs with RecordNow 54 Creating CDs to Play in Your - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 6
Filters 76 Adding a Menu 77 Making a Movie 77 Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 7
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following DVD, page 71 • Finding help if something doesn't work, page 79 NOTE: This guide contains details on options that may not be included with your PC. Your PC may look different from - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 8
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WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system : To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 10
Your PC features and connector positions may vary. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 11
the language on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Double-click the large Internet Access icon on your desktop, if it is Programs, choose Online Services, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up. b Follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your PC 5 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 12
as Internet Explorer: Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you are using MSN Problems" in the Warranty and Support Guide. Restart the PC after installation. Choose software that is compatible with your PC - check the operating system, memory - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 13
(select models only) in the Help and Support Center and review the products and services offered under Backup Data. Making recovery discs Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Registering Your PC Registration - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 14
easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Help and Support (select models only) Use it to View onscreen Help information about Wizard (select models only) Register with Compaq Repair software problems with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, Organize. 8 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 15
The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 16
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Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Locate your keyboard among the following illustrations, and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Using the Internet Keyboards - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 18
Mute speaker sound. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. Internet keyboard 2 This keyboard and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. 12 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 19
the PC into standby mode to save power. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Mute speaker sound. • Get support information. Using the Standard Keyboard This keyboard enables you to: • Adjust speaker volume. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. Using - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 20
with select models only. A Number lock on B Capitals lock on C Scroll lock on D Receiver activity A light (D) on the receiver indicates receiver activity. 14 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 21
again. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. F Music Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. G Video Opens video - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 22
previous track f Skip to the next track Media control keys NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. 16 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 23
reconfigured to open a site or software program. Takes you to the Help and Support Center. C Search Opens a Web site that helps you locate information on the , Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. G My Presario Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of discounts, - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 24
or software program. Starts your e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. Adjusts volume. Mutes sound. 18 Getting Started - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 25
Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 26
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is a good time to make your recovery discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your PC is in the onscreen - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 28
Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a request.) Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service active. 22 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 29
receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable Compaq Connections icon on the Guides You can find online guides and information for your PC. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the Support Web address listed in the Warranty and Support Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 30
Finding Web Sites about your PC Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 31
Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive 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 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 32
in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to the drive and cause data loss. 26 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 33
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 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 34
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 about creating linked folders. 28 Getting Started - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 35
To play media files: You can play all kinds of media from an HP Personal Media Drive. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer. 3 Double-click the HP Personal Media Drive icon to locate your media file. 4 Double-click the file. Most media files open in Windows Media Player. To play music - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 36
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 6 Disconnect the drive by removing it from the drive bay. 30 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 37
documentation that came with the sound card. Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system; the speaker system must have its own power cord. NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 38
sound PC models that include three sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the PC support up to six channels of sound (5.1 speaker output) and use the Multi-channel Sound Manager to still has two-channel (stereo) output. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 32 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 39
DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output for the DVD player" on page 33. Using the microphone with the - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 40
sound PC models that include six sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the PC, support up to eight channels of sound (7.1 speaker output) and use the Sound Effect Manager to configure the software the microphone (D, mic) and the audio line in (F, in). 34 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 41
7.1 speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 42
Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 36 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 43
click a pre-set button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - the speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 44
the universal audio jack to perform the selected function. The functions are: • Stereo speaker (out) • Microphone (in) • Headphone (out) • Audio line in 38 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 45
CompactFlash™ Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia™ (SM) Memory Card xD media 4-slot reader Lower-left slot Lower-left slot Lower-left slot - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 46
disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card xD media Insert Receptacle edge -right) D (upper-right) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) B (upper-left) B (upper-left) 40 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 47
A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video jack Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV screen. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 48
PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties window opens. 42 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 49
5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 50
Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab (disabling)." • If you see the Displays tab, continue with "Displays tab (disabling)." 44 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 51
nView tab (disabling) 1 Click the nView tab. 2 If you viewed the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, click the nView Display Mode in the list on the left, and then select the Standard [Dualview] option. Or If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, click the nView Display - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 52
and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the computer. 46 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 53
Playing CDs and DVDs Your PC includes software that lets you play music CDs and DVD movies (select models only). This section describes how to: • Play music CDs using Windows Media Player, or play music CDs or DVDs with iTunes. • Play DVD movies using Windows Media Player or InterVideo WinDVD Player - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 54
Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see it. Or 48 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 55
permanent. Once the code locks, you can play DVDs from that country/region only. If the country/region code locks, and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular country/region - the country/region code of the first DVD movie you play determines your DVD country/region - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 56
way to the left or to the right, depending on which language you want to hear. 10 Close the Graphic Equalizer window. 50 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 57
the term burning. NOTE: If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not Media Player to copy music files to a portable device or memory card. Use a CD-R disc if you are going to - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 58
there are not any songs listed, insert a CD into your drive and click Copy from CD. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click the Copy button in the upper-right corner. For more information on using Windows Media Player, click -left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 52 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 59
Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP Your PC has recording software to record data files, such as text files or digital pictures, onto CDs. 1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose My Documents or the folder that has the files you want to copy. 2 Select the file or files you want to copy. 3 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 60
discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. 54 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 61
Creating CDs to Play on Your PC 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Click the Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Jukebox CD. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD. Or Click Find and then click either Scan for Music or Browse to find music files on - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 62
a Music CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and or another appendable disc. Or • If you are adding files to a disc, follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: An appendable disc means additional files can be added to it, if there is disc don't type in a name. 56 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 63
5 Add your data files to the file selection window: • Click the Add Files and Folders button, find and select your folders and files, and then click Add. Repeat this step until all files are added. Or • Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 64
and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. Copying a DVD or CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other and then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete. 58 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 65
Erasing a DVD or CD You can use RecordNow! to erase music, data, or video files from rewritable DVDs and CDs, leaving almost all the disc space available for new recordings. If you try to record a video or music file to a rewritable disc that has files on it, the recording program prompts you to - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 66
drive. 5 Click Browse to set the destination and name of the image file. 6 Click the Save icon to create the image file. 60 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 67
Refer to the "Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD" section on page 78 of this guide. NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available DVD movies. Most Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 61 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 68
choose to have a specific action occur automatically each time you insert a blank CD by selecting the Always do the selected action box. 62 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 69
disc. After the program is opened, select an action and follow the onscreen instructions within the program. If the option you want is not listed, you can action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Here - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 70
, depending on the quality of the recording. • Can be used to back up hard disk drive files that you can update periodically. 64 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 71
Using CD-R discs • Can't be erased or written to again. Some programs, like RecordNow!, allow you to record data in multiple sessions until the disc is full. • Can hold about 80 minutes of music files, or up to 99 tracks. • Can hold 700 MB of data, depending on the CD. • Can be used to create - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 72
Varies by model No Varies by model NOTE: This PC comes with the Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-Layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store , check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com 66 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 73
Optical drive quick reference Optical drive can Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play PC games CD-ROM X X X X CD-RW X X X X X DVD-ROM X X X X X X DVD+RW/+R X X X X X X X X - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 74
to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find or .gif. • Can create AVI and WMV (Windows Media Video) files. 68 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 75
Software With this program you can InterVideo WinDVD • Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCD). RecordNow! InterVideo WinDVD Creator • Record data and music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from WAV - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 76
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Creating DVD Movies Your PC allows you to capture (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator® software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, analog video devices, and Webcams, and then save - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 78
(capture) video files to your hard disk drive by using the WinDVD Creator program. Among the devices supported by WinDVD Creator are analog video devices, digital camcorders, and Web cameras. Use composite or S-Video inputs your source from the Video Source drop-down menu. 72 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 79
NOTE: You may need to turn your device off and on again for the program to detect it. If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they all appear on the Capture screen. Select the video source you would like to use. Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 80
Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting the Create new project or Open existing project button. 74 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 81
4 If you have already captured video for this project, drag and drop the video files from the Media Library to the Storyboard. If you have video files on your hard disk drive which you would like to add to this project, click the Drag and Drop button. 5 If you do not like the sequence of the video - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 82
on the storyboard. Adding Video Filters 1 Click the Video Filters icon. 2 Drag and drop a video filter to the video of your choice. 76 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 83
Adding a Menu The Add Menu section turns your project interactive. It creates a menu theme and breaks your project into chapters. The menu theme can be your own images and music or a custom theme that comes with WinDVD Creator. 1 If your project is already open, click the Add Menu button. 2 Click - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 84
and select Output to File. 5 Select a GQ, HQ, SP, LP or EP format and click OK. 6 Enter a file name and click Save. 78 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 85
(Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Memory • Miscellaneous • Power Some of the symptoms listed may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. Troubleshooting 79 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 86
Problem a disc or takes too long to start. Problem Disc is upside down in the drive tray. does not detect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driver. Driver program may be corrupted. Force the software to next to the DVD/CD-ROM drives, and select the problem drive. 5 Click the Action menu item, and select Uninstall - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 87
disc. Cannot create (burn) a disc. The PC is turned off. Problem with disc. Problem with drive. Problem with PC operation. Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to and then record them to disc. • Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. • Restart the PC and try again. Troubleshooting 81 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 88
continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot used. Cannot play my music CD Problem with disc. in my stereo. to be played in a home CD player. Problem with file type. Convert MP3 or WMA audio a video recording program such as WinDVD. Problem with recording method. Video files recorded with - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 89
Drive (Select Models Only) Symptom Problem Solution PC is unable to read the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Diskette drive cannot Start to begin formatting the diskette. Troubleshooting 83 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 90
to be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. Problem Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Part of hard disk drive open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. 84 Getting Started - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 91
Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Device driver driver. Solution Install the device driver from the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You may need an updated driver PC, and follow the instructions for accepting the changes. a device driver. To switch - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 92
problem with the device. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 6 If there is an old or unnecessary device driver If it is available, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 10 Restart the PC. - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 93
cable to the NIC. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may damage the NIC. Verify that the Web browser is modem is enabled. 7 If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the onscreen instructions. You may want to remove the AOL program. - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 94
Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 95
If the problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came with your printer. Troubleshooting 89 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 96
PC powered off automatically. Problem PC is not securely Support Guide to contact Support. Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the outlet. Reinstall the old memory to return your PC to its original state. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 97
73 requirements, 72 video and images, 71 capturing Web camera video, 73 card reader, memory, 39 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 16 making recovery discs, 21 removing, 81 troubleshooting, 79 Compaq Connections, using, 22 Compaq keyboard button, 15 connect the speakers 6-connector PC - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 98
6 Instant Support, 22 manuals, online, 23 memory card reader card types, 39 using, 39 microphone 6-connector, using, 36 using with multichannel speakers, 33 using, (6-connector), 36 model number for the PC, viewing, 7 monitor, 5 troubleshooting, 84 mouse troubleshooting, 88 92 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 99
, 80 Non-System disk or disk error, 90 O online manuals, 23 onscreen guides, 9 optical drive quick reference, 67 organizing Internet links and 5 Pictures (Photos) button, 15 Print button, not working, 88 printer troubleshooting, 89 problem cannot add data to DVD, 82 cannot play DVD movie on my DVD - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 100
solving common problems, 79 Support messages, 22 system recovery programs, 21 System Restore, 21 system updates, 22 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 41 tips, 22 transferring information to your new PC, 7 troubleshooting, 79 turning on PC first time, 5 troubleshooting viewing onscreen guides, 9 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 101
WinDVD, 33 control panel, 49 features, 69 playing DVD movies, 48 playing video CDs, 50 WinDVD Creator adding a menu, 77 adding audio effects, 76 adding images, 75 adding title effects, 76 adding transition effects, 76 capture, 71 capturing analog video, 74 capturing digital camcorder video, 73 - HP Presario SR1300 | Presario Desktop PCs - Getting Started Guide - Page 102
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