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    Getting Started Guide
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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 Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or
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    7 Signing Up for Software Updates 7 Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC 8 Creating user accounts 8 Creating passwords 9 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 9 Using HP and Compaq Products 10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 10 Using
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    Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 47 More Information 48 Using the Memory Card Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 Connecting the Drive 54 Inserting the Drive 55 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 56 Using the
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    Working with Digital Images 59 Using HP Photosmart Premier 60 Playing CDs and DVDs 63 Playing Music CDs 63 Playing DVDs 63 Using country/region codes 64 Playing CDs and DVDs with
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    the movie project to disc 103 Getting Help 105 Finding Onscreen Guides 105 Finding Guides on the Web 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PC Help & Tools 106 Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages 107 Turning off messages 107 Reactivating
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    please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to
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    Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers with USB connectors Printer (parallel) 2 Getting Started Guide Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial
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    Connector Connector symbol Description Audio Line Out (powered speakers) OUT Audio Line In IN Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out rear Rear speaker out Center/
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    by following the onscreen instructions. 6 (Select models only) Follow the Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services wizard to set up connection at this time, Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services can be manually started at a later time. See "Setting Up and desktop. 4 Getting Started Guide
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    -speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need. • Internet service with an ISP. • A Web ISP, skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP. If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup
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    established an Internet service account, and a wizard guides you through the simple setup process. 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard. 2 Click Next and follow the instructions Support. 6 Getting Started Guide
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    area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose User's Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press
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    for other users, change passwords, change system-wide settings, and install Windows XP-compatible software and drivers. • Limited Not allowed to change other user settings, or passwords. Limited account may not be have access to password-protected files, folders, and settings. 8 Getting Started Guide
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    on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose a password that is easy for you to remember by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. • For antivirus
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    For more information click Start, All Programs, and then Help and Support. Search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, "Files onto your new PC. Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software HP (or Compaq) Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool you use to organize
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    to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Icon hp or Compaq or , or or or Feature Standby User HP users. Links to an HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Help Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos)
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    / 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 12 Getting Started Guide
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    Icon or or -+ or Feature Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Mute Description Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached.
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    DVDs, or memory cards. • Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. • Install a special cover (optional) and an HP camera and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera and the docking station are sold separately.) The bay design allows you to place a device and
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    cards: Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down on the bay lid and slide it open. 2 Place the peripheral device . The cradle clips onto the camera docking station. 16 Getting Started Guide
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    docking station (D). D C E 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet (E). For a peripheral, refer to the instructions that came with your peripheral device. For an HP camera docking station: • Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC. • Plug the power cord into a power outlet
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    correct camera docking station lid (F) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. G F 7 When you want to use it, place the HP digital camera (G) into the docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your peripheral or docking station. 18 Getting Started
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    Configuring the sound software. 3 Configuring sound for the media software program. Your PC supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19
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    up to a 5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide
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    Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of PC systems. Sound connector 3 6 S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eightspeaker system
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    Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) Speaker system None, muted. Left speaker, right speaker. 2.1 Left speaker, right audio" on page 33. "Configuring multistreaming audio" on page 41. 22 Getting Started Guide
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    types Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC 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
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    activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide
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    6 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring
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    Sound Effect Manager" on page 37. • Type 6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. 26 Getting Started Guide
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    OUT IN The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2
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    6 connectors, multistreaming: See "Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 39. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: 28 Getting Started Guide
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    Connecting the PC to a home audio system You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. For example, see "2 or 2.1 home stereo installation" on page 30, or "5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation" on
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    stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 Getting Started Guide
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    A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical
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    left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 32 Getting Started Guide
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    5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S • Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/ subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver
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    connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. • Audio card with digital output and 6 connectors: See type 6 connectors) • Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (multistreaming audio) 34 Getting Started Guide
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    of speakers. The Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration. • Speaker Test - Test all connected speakers for correct configuration. • General - View driver and audio information. 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your
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    the Speaker Test tab, and follow the onscreen instructions. Now that the speaker software has been configured, for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software the instructions and documentation that came with the media software
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    A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection
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    38. 2 When you plug in a cable, the wizard asks you to select the device you plugged in from a list. 3 Close the window. 38 Getting Started Guide
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    button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. • Mixer - allows control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio. Click the
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    audio properties for the DVD player software program to match your speaker configuration (if your DVD program supports more than two channels). To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see " or the Microphone (Mic) connectors. 4 Click OK to close the window. 40 Getting Started Guide
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    Retasking front panel audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, click Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect
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    you have sound output, go to the Mixer window, and check that the setting of the front pink microphone is not muted. 42 Getting Started Guide
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    or watching DVD movies, you must enable surround sound within the media software program. The procedure is different for each software media program. See the instructions and documentation that came with the media software program. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 43
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    , double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. See "Application Recovery" in the PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide. 44 Getting Started
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    Line Out _1 (lime green) • 2/2.1 audio setup: Front left and right _1 FlexiJack (white) for Line-In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. See "Configuring the FlexiJack connector" on page 46. NOTE: For
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    . Select a speaker configuration from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital audio. See "Configuring The procedure is different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media software program. Configuring the Getting Started Guide
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    Recording with the sound card The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Smart Recorder. The Smart Recorder window displays. Smart Recorder Tools
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    card, go to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. 3 Click Online Manual. 48 Getting Started Guide
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    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. You can place
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    be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. See the "Media Insertion Guide" on page 51. CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data. 50 Getting Started Guide
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    A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A B D C E Card Insert CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) IBM
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    media in the memory card reader at the same time. Only the first one inserted is recognized by the memory card reader. 52 Getting Started Guide
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    Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an internal or 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
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    the HP Personal HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive, refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive. For some PCs (select models only), the HP Personal Media Drive is on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to
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    A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the (B) on the front of the drive is lit when the drive is inserted correctly. AB C Using the HP Personal Media Drive 55
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    letter Z to the HP Personal Media Drive. Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive. You can locate the files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a Disk Management. 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive. 5 Select Change volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename
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    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. Playing media files You can play media from an HP Personal Media Drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer
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    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 Disconnect the drive by removing it from the drive bay. 58 Getting Started Guide
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    Working with Digital Images You can copy, edit, and share digital images using the PC. Transfer digital images to the PC using the following methods: • CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. • Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the PC with the transfer cable
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    selected function screen. C Work area. Shows images on the PC. D Selection tray. Using HP Photosmart Premier Use the HP Photosmart Premier software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video clips. It has all For more information, see "Edit Tab Help" in Help. 60 Getting Started Guide
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    a secure Web page. On the Web page, they can see the photos, order prints (if the service is available in your country/region), save the images to their PC, and other tasks. For more Vault). For more information on using HP Photosmart Premier, click the Help link. Working with Digital Images 61
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    to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. 2 The music CD automatically begins to play. For help online, go to: http://www.hp.com/music (English only) Playing DVDs You must have a DVD drive. 1 Insert the DVD into your DVD drive. The default DVD program opens. If the
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    you can play DVDs from that country/region only. If the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 the upper-left corner of the Windows Media Player window. 64 Getting Started Guide
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    Playing Video CDs (VCDs) 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 the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available
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    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 or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law
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    only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where see "Disc Features and Compatibility Table" on page 77. 68 Getting Started Guide
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    copy of a music CD in your collection. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of
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    more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. 7 Click
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    You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system. If you don't want to display some of these sounds, you can select the Options icon (wrench). In the Options window,
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    Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. • If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu : DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD. 72 Getting Started Guide
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    . • Music files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in "Verifying audio disc recorded without errors" on page 69. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
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    the image file. 4 Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Click the Burn Image icon. 6 Click Done when recording is complete. 74 Getting Started Guide
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    only); however, as new media versions are introduced, you need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph
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    drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs. 76 Getting Started Guide
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    less. For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. NOTE: The Sonic recording programs support the double-layer technology. Creating Audio and Data Discs 77
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    No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 78 Getting Started Guide
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    CDs • Record data CDs • Import and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use it to determine which program to use to perform a task. Note that some programs listed may not be
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    included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. 80 Getting Started
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    started by clicking Start and then All Programs on your desktop. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or files, you need to: 1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure
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    Video Project To create a video project: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create. A project named Untitled DVD-Video or
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    Capture window is stored as a picture file (.jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tif, or .png format). • Start Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 5). Creating Video Discs and Movies 83
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    before a new menu is automatically created and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with the theme of your project. For Menu 0), and type an appropriate name for the menu. 84 Getting Started Guide
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    capture or import video files, you can edit them using Sonic MyDVD to: • Add additional files • Add background music • Search for specific scenes • Delete scenes • Add transition effects between scenes • Superimpose colors, themes, and effects over video scenes • Superimpose text effects over video
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    DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); and DVD (1.4GB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive tray, close it, and Disc Size" on page 88. • "DVD Recording Time" on page 89. 86 Getting Started Guide
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    to-Disc Wizards Sonic MyDVD includes Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD • Start Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 10). 13 A
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    menu buttons or backgrounds). NOTE: You can record the same file on a disc at each different quality level to compare the results. 88 Getting Started Guide
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    The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for different disc sizes at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes). Video quality HQ SP LP EP Audio format Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM
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    Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer (select models only). Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or
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    can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Locating muvee autoProducer You can access muvee autoProducer as follows: • Click Start on the desktop taskbar, and select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and muvee autoProducer to open
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    Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and then muvee autoProducer to open muvee autoProducer. NOTE: You can also open muvee autoProducer from within Digital Media Plus.
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    camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera. 4 Click the Start Capture button add captured video files to your movie project. 94 Getting Started Guide
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    on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. For more information about using VCR mode with your camcorder, refer to the instructions that came with the camcorder. 3 Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera. 4 Click the Play button on the screen to begin viewing the video. 5 Click
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    5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie, with the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer. To select video OK when you finish marking scenes. The window closes. Note that the video clip is marked on the lower-left side. 96 Getting Started Guide
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    images. 6 Use magicSpot to control the motion that is applied to your picture: • Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. • Click the manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. • Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in
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    of sequencing still images and video clips. • Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 98 Getting Started Guide
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    4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: • Use all music. Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. • smartJoin™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to automatically remove silence
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    ). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the MagicMoments window. See "Adding videos" on page 95 for more information on using MagicMoments. 100 Getting Started Guide
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    the auto-replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. • Click the manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice. • Click the Undo or redo buttons
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    in each category: PC Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket PC 102 Getting Started Guide
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    7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive to save the movie. 9 Click the Save button. You can watch the preview as it saves. 10 When saving is complete
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    the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 13 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 104 Getting Started Guide
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    Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search . 4 Click Manuals. 5 Locate the manual you want and do one
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    and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model. 106
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    Connections) messages, including important information that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from
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    as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections). Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections) displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the service. 108 Getting Started Guide
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    video 94 recorded video 94 requirements 81 card reader, memory 49 carpal tunnel syndrome 7 CDs burning tips data discs 71 erasing rewritable 68 Compaq Organize 10 Computer Playback 102 connecting audio 19-21 digital video camera 29 peripherals 2 connectors audio 19-21 PC 2 country/region codes 64
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    , onscreen 105 driver updates, LightScribe 81 quality settings 86 supported formats 85 E editing adding to partially recorded discs 71 image 74 supported video formats 83 verifying copied data 71 verifying Support 106 home stereo system connecting to the PC 29 home videos 29 HP Organize 10 HP
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    using 11 L labeling discs adhesive labels 76 with LightScribe 75 LightScribe compatible media 75 disc labeling 75 driver updates 75 requirements 75 M magicMoments 96 magicSpot 97 make muvee 100 manuals storing 4 memory card reader card types 49 using 49 movie making movies with muvee autoProducer 93
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    Comfort Guide 7 files 71 style 92, 98 submenus in video projects 84 Support messages 106 supported formats DVD 85 video 83 surge protector 1 SVCD 103 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts
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    editing 85 MyDVD 82 scene detection 83 searching for scenes 85 slideshows 84 submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text formatting 85 transition effects 85 user interfaces 82 quality settings (MyDVD) 89 supported DVD formats 85 volume controls 13 W Web Streaming 102 Windows Media Player play music
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