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services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 3
3 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account 4 Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC 5 Using Desktop Icons 6 Using Compaq Organize software 6 Using the Keyboard 7 Customizing the keyboard buttons 9 Setting Up Sound 11 Using Speakers 11 Setting up 3-connector - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 4
(disabling 27 Ge Force tab (disabling 27 Displays tab (disabling 27 Disconnecting the TV 28 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 29 Connecting the Drive 29 Inserting the Drive 30 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive a DVD or CD 51 Storing Data Files on Disc 52 iv Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 5
Copying a DVD or CD 52 Erasing a DVD or CD 53 Removing Files in RecordNow 53 Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc 53 Archiving Files on a DVD or CD 54 Creating an Image File 54 Saving an Image 55 Burning an Image 55 Using Disc Labels 55 Disc Labeling with LightScribe 56 Lightscribe - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 6
Getting Help 73 Finding Onscreen Guides 73 Finding Guides on the Web 73 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 74 Using Instant Support 74 Using Compaq Connections 75 Getting messages 75 Turning off messages 75 Re-enabling messages 76 Using PC Help & Tools 76 Index 77 vi Getting - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 7
Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Documentation, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into your - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 8
, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors Printer (parallel) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices 2 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 9
preparations. (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. Setting Up Your PC 3 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 10
on your desktop. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your PC. Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account Before you can connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an Internet service provider (ISP). HP has - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 11
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 your new PC See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 12
Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Help and Support (select models only) Use it to View onscreen Help information about your PC. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Compaq Organize ( - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 13
Standby again. May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Compaq or or or or Compaq My Presario Help Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos) Music Video Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 14
(CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track F 8 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 15
Icon or , or Feature Description Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) 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. Volume Up - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 16
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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 SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 18
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 Manager (3-connector) 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 12 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 19
with multi-channel audio from all speakers, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player" on page 13. Using the microphone with the - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 20
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 multi-channel speaker system are on the back of the PC. A B C D E F 14 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 21
. 6 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for example, 7.1 speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. NOTE: You can click the Speaker Test button to test the - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 22
, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player" on Click Apply, and then click OK to close the window. 16 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 23
You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Speaker Configuration - the Connection Guide, and has the Speaker Test button to test the speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 24
universal audio jack to perform as the selected function. The functions are: • Stereo speaker (out) • Microphone (in) • Headphone (out) • Audio line in 18 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 25
Using the Memory Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 26
the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data. 20 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 27
A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Memory card reader A B D C E Card 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 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 28
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Using a TV as a Monitor A S-video cable B S-video jack C Back of PC 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 SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 30
. 2 Turn on the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting. 24 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 31
3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. The Display Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs, and follow the steps that - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 32
(CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.) )." • If you see the Displays tab, continue with "Displays tab (disabling)." 26 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 33
nView tab (disabling) 1 Click the nView tab. 2 If you viewed the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, select 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, select nView Display Mode in - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 34
and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime-green connector) on the back of the computer. 28 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 35
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 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 36
in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to drive into the bay; it should slide easily into the bay. 30 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 37
indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges 3 Slide the drive all the way into other devices. Also, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. Some programs may not be able to find - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 38
HP HP HP Personal Media Drive. Using the Drive To store files: The best way to transfer files to the HP instructions about creating linked folders. To play media files: You can play media from an HP HP Personal Media Drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, click My Computer, and then double-click the HP - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 39
hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. 3 Double-click USB Mass 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 Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 40
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Working with Digital Images Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. You can - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 42
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track numbers. For more information on using iTunes, click the Help menu in the iTunes menu bar. For help on line, go to: http://www.hp.com/music/ Playing CDs and DVDs 37 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 44
versus Widescreen) to play. Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up for the side you want to play. 38 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 45
2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. If the Play DVD movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 46
can play DVDs from that country/region only. If the country/region code locks, and you need help, contact Support. WinDVD is not preset to a particular country/region - the country/region code of the first DVD movie you you want to hear. 5 Close the Volume Control window. 40 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 47
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs, and Windows Media Player. 3 Click File on the menu bar at the - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 48
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your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed (if available) each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program or your troubleshooting documentation for more information about selecting a slower recording speed. NOTE: HP supports lawful use of - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 50
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 . • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. 44 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 51
Software Windows Movie Maker 2.0 InterVideo WinDVD With this program you can • Import audio, video, and other media files from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast. • Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 52
. 7 Drag and drop selected songs from your source to your new playlist. 8 Click the Burn Disc button in the upper-right corner. 46 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 53
menu in the iTunes menu bar or refer to your iPod Warranty and Support Guide. Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player 1 Click Start on the taskbar 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 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 54
CD-R 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 its products for purposes other but all previously recorded music files must be erased first. 48 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 55
• As you add music files in the recording session, RecordNow! calculates and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional music files. • You can't record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in your collection. • If you try to record more than a standard CD - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 56
is complete. Click the Help icon, and then select RecordNow! Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. 50 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 57
Or • If the disc is full, insert a blank 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 space available. Recorded audio CDs are closed session discs, - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 58
• Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer 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 CD or DVD you want to copy. 52 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 59
5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive, and then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete. 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 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 60
image file to reproduce the original disc. This is often used when you need to make multiple copies of the same disc. 54 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 61
, the PC speed, and its graphics processing ability. Refer to the "Recording VHS analog video direct to DVD (select models only)" section of this guide. NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available DVD movies. Most commercial DVDs are encoded to prevent unauthorized - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 62
versions are introduced you will need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site. Lightscribe requirements Burning a label with the item. 9 Click OK when you are finished with the list. 56 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 63
creates a grayscale (monochrome) image similar to a black and white photograph. 12 Click Add Image and follow the onscreen instructions to browse to and select an image file. InterVideo Disc Label supports .jpg, .bmp, and .png image files. 13 Click and drag the image to the area you want it to - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 64
options window does not appear. You must open the program you want to use with your DVD, and then perform an action. 58 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 65
of the available options. You can also open a program before you insert a 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 select Take no action, and then click OK. The window closes, and - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 66
for DVDs Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following video formats: • MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 • AVI and WMV 60 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 67
. NOTE: Some PCs come with the Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive support single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-Layer technology gives you disc compatibility information for your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com Using double-layer DVD+R discs • Can only be written to with a - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 68
Best 108 minutes 60 minutes 9 minutes 8 minutes NOTE: CD-R discs are compatible with more home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. 62 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 69
Disc feature and compatibility Disc File type Can be Plays recorded in PC onto Plays in home or car stereo CD-ROM Data No Music No Yes No Yes Yes CD-R Data Yes MP3 Music Yes CD-RW Data Yes MP3 Music Yes DVD-ROM Data No DVD movie No DVD+R and DVD-R Data Yes DVD movie Yes - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 70
a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play PC games 64 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 71
Creating Movies Using WinDVD Creator WinDVD Creator 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 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 72
(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 your composite or S- select your source from the Video Source drop-down menu. 66 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 73
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 SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 74
, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by selecting either the Start New Project or the Open Existing Project button. 68 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 75
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 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 files, - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 76
, click the Add Menu button. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 70 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 77
3 Select the Open existing project button, and select your project. 4 Click the Add Menu button. 5 Click the Media Library icons to add a menu theme, chapters, buttons, audio tracks, and images to your DVD. 6 Click the Storyboard icons to edit the chapters and menu items. Making a movie This is the - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 78
click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 4 Select the Archive Video to DVD button, and follow the onscreen instructions. Converting recorded TV to MPEG-2 format (Europe only) 1 If your project is already open, or EP format, and click OK. 6 Enter a file name and click Save. 72 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 79
address listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, and search for your product name and number. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis. NOTE: Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 80
Instant Support: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click Connect to Customer 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.) 74 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 81
to the Internet and may display an alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. Getting messages After - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 82
service: Double-click the Re-enable Compaq Connections icon on the desktop. support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. 76 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 83
Compaq Organize 6 components 3 connecting a TV 23 multi-channel speakers 3-connectors 12 multi-channel speakers 6-connectors 15 connectors PC back 2 symbols on chassis 2 converting recorded TV 72 copying a DVD or CD 52 country/region codes 40 creating CDs 43 customizing keyboard buttons 9 D desktop - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 84
drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 30 Help onscreen Help and Support 74 Help and Support 74 Help and Support Center 5 Help button 7 HP Personal Media Drive button 7 Mute button 9 O online manuals 73 onscreen guides 73 optical drive quick reference 64 organizing Internet links and the - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 85
1 retasking audio connectors 18 S Safety & Comfort Guide 1 safety warnings 1 setting up PC 1 shortcut 7 storing files about storing data files 52 Support messages 75 symbols on chassis 2 system updates TV 24 U updating, system 75 USB connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC 29 User button 7 - HP Presario SR1400 | Getting Started Guide - Page 86
W Web guides 73 Windows Media Player creating music CDs 47 features 44 play music CDs 38 playing video CDs 41 Windows Movie Maker 2.0 features 45 Windows files direct to DVD 72 storyboard 66 wizard audio for Sound Effect Manager 18 working in comfort 1 Part Number: 5991-1990 80 Getting Started Guide
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