Getting Started Guide
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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 ................................................................................
Getting Help................................................................................. 19 Recovering from Software Problems .............................................................. 19 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center................................................ 19 Using Instant Support .................................................................................. 20 Using Updates from HP ...............................................................................
Playing CDs and DVDs.................................................................. 59 Playing Music CDs with iTunes .....................................................................59 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player ......................................60 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD................................................60 Using country/region codes.....................................................................
Creating DVD Movies.................................................................... 81 Getting Started........................................................................................... 81 Using the Preview Window.......................................................................... 82 Using the Media Library.............................................................................. 82 Using the Storyboard ..................................................................................
Finding Answers to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Turning on the PC, page 5 Registering the PC, page 7 Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 Using desktop icons, page 8 Customizing special buttons on the keyboard, page 17 Connecting to the Internet, page 5 Connecting to a TV, page 42 Getting digital pictures onto your PC, page 37 Playing a music CD, page 59 Watching a DVD movie, page
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Setting Up Your PC 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 quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. When placing your PC, consider an ergonomic arrangement of the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
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.hp.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse at the back of the PC. Other peripheral devices like a printer, scanner, camera, or other equipment also plug into connectors on the back of your computer.
Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster, you are ready to turn on your PC. 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the PC. 3 Turn on the speakers, if they are present. 4 Click an option to select your language (if applicable for your model). Click OK and then confirm your selection by clicking Yes. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up to 30 minutes to set up the language on the PC.
NOTE: The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions. 3 Connect to your ISP and the Internet. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. Or • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models only).
Using HP products HP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use.
Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens Use it to Help and Support (select models only) View onscreen Help information about your PC. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Software Repair Wizard (select models only) Repair software problems with programs, printers, or peripherals that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behavior; repair options include using Application or System Recovery.
Using PC Help & Tools 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 Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in PC Help & Tools, your PC has no onscreen guides.
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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 Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless. (See ”Using the Wireless Keyboard Set” on page 14 for a description of the wireless set.
Internet keyboard 1 This keyboard enables you to: • • • • • Adjust speaker volume. • • • • Mute speaker sound. Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). Search for information on the Internet. Place the PC into standby mode to save power. Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD; skip to the previous or next track; record; and eject the disc tray (for two drives). Get support information.
Internet keyboard 3 This keyboard enables you to: • • • • • Adjust speaker volume. • • • • • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. Search for information on the Internet. Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. Start and stop playing a CD or DVD; skip to the previous or next track; and eject the disc tray (top drive only). Mute speaker sound.
Using the Wireless Keyboard Set A wireless keyboard (B) uses a receiver/transmitter unit (A), instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A Wireless receiver B Wireless keyboard C Wireless mouse A light (D) on the receiver indicates receiver activity.
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Figure key Feature Description A Standby Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on).
Figure key Icon Feature H Shopping K Sports M Finance N Connect P Search R Chat S E-Mail T See figure following table Description Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Media controls (CD/DVD/MP3) Operates CD or DVD player. V 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.
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 Double-click Keyboard. 5 On the Buttons tab, double-click the button you want to change.
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Getting Help Recovering from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If your PC works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it by restarting the PC, using System Restore, or using other methods, including the system recovery programs. You need recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) for some repairs that use the HP Application Recovery program or the HP PC System Recovery programs.
Using Instant Support When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use HP Instant Support (select models only). With HP Instant Support, you can run tests or submit a problem for help over the Internet. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet with a Support analyst who works with you on solving the problem. To start HP 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.
Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Choose Updates from HP. 5 Click Disable Updates from HP. The service is turned off until you re-enable it.
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 More Help If you need additional help, see the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC.
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 can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC.
Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with software, an external USB cable, and an external power cord and power adapter. For information about connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as an external drive, refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive.
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 or the bottom of the PC drive bay. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should slide easily into the bay. 3 Slide the drive all the way into the drive bay until the drive is firmly connected to the internal power and USB port. With the PC turned on, the power indicator (B) on the front of the drive is lit when the drive is inserted correctly.
It is best to always remove your drive safely to avoid errors. See ”Disconnecting the Drive” on page 27. NOTE: To avoid multiple hard disk drives using the same drive letter, when connecting and removing the drives, assign the letter Z. To assign a drive letter: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage and then click Disk Management. 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive. 5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
8 Browse to locate your created music file folder on your HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. 9 Click OK, and then OK again to close the Options window. Now your music files on your HP Personal Media Drive appear in the Windows Media Player library when your drive is connected to the PC. When you disconnect the drive, your music files may still appear in the Windows Media Player Library. To refresh your PC, open and close Windows Media Player. If that doesn’t work, restart the PC.
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Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video 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-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system is a system with more than two channels, and it may include a subwoofer. For example, 7.
Setting up 3-connector 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 configure the software settings. Connecting the speaker system to the PC (3-connector) The 3-connector audio speaker system uses the Audio In, Audio Out, and Mic connectors on the back or front of the PC. Refer to the quick setup poster for the location of the connectors.
5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. You can click the Speaker Test tab and then click a speaker icon to test it. 6 Click OK. To use a microphone for recording, see ”Using the microphone with the MultiChannel Sound Manager (3-connector)” on page 31.
NOTE: To test the speakers (multichannel speakers only), click the Test button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop. 6 Click OK. NOTE: If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output. Setting up 6-connector 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.
Connecting the speaker system to the PC (6-connector) 1 With the speaker system off, connect the speakers and the subwoofer, if present. Refer to the speaker documentation. 2 Turn off the PC. 3 Connect the audio cable plugs from the speaker system subwoofer to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.
Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) The microphone connector on the front of the 6-connector audio PC is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording, such as the digital audio in connector, use these steps to select it.
3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 5 On the Volume tab, in the Device volume area click the Advanced button. The Master Volume window opens. 6 Click Options and choose Properties. 7 In the Mixer device area, select Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in from the drop-down list. Click OK. 8 The recording control window opens and shows Line In 1 or 2 selected. The line in connector you plug into is used.
Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) When you click the Audio Wizard button, a window opens that shows the three audio connectors on the front of the PC. NOTE: The connectors on the front of your PC may be of a different type or may be in a different arrangement; look for the connector icon and color.
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 copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Refer to ”Introducing the memory card reader” on page 39.
My Images Click this tab to find, view, manage, and print single or multiple photos or video clips. At the top of the control area (B), click All by date to view all your images, or choose Folders to browse for images. To select the images that you want to print or use, simply click the image (or images) in the gallery (C) and it appears in the selection tray (D). The selection tray images appear under every tab. For more information, see manage your images in Help.
Introducing 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 can write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the PC or located inside a cover. It has two or four horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive.
Using the memory card reader NOTE: CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot. For the two-slot reader, the Secure Digital (SD) card, the MultiMediaCard (MMC), and the Memory Stick (MS or MS-Pro) cards must be inserted upside down (gold connector fingers facing up). Note the direction of the notched corner on the media. 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops.
2-slot memory card reader A In-use light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Insert Into 2-slot reader CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Upside down (gold connector fingers up) G (lower) MultiMediaCard (MMC) Upside down (gold connector fingers up) G (lower) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Upside down (gold connector fi
Identifying cables you may need To connect a TV to the PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the jacks on the back of your PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting to a TV set To use your TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC.
• If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has only an S-video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV and to an S-video adapter cable. Connect the S-video adapter cable to the S-video jack on the back of the PC. A Composite video cable B S-video adapter cable C Back of PC D S-video jack NOTE: The S-video adapter cable is only needed if there is no composite video jack on the back of the PC.
nView tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the area nView Display Mode select Clone. Or To view the PC image on just the TV, in the area nView Display Mode, select Standard [Dualview], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option. 3 Click the OK button. 4 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting.
3 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. 4 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. NOTE: Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5.
Ge Force tab (disabling) 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 In the area nView Modes select Single display from the drop-down list. In the area Current display select Analog Display or Digital Display. 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. 5 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window.
Using Your Multi-storage Bay Your PC may have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use the multi-storage bay to: • • • • Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. Place a peripheral on the top of the chassis. Install the special cover and an HP camera and HP camera docking station (both sold separately).
Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory To store CDs and DVDs, open the bay cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). You can store up to ten discs. To store memory cards, open the top cover and, if necessary, lower the two spindle sections (figure A).
Docking a peripheral device To use the multi-storage bay for a peripheral device, do the following: 1 Open the bay cover (A). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, and then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. 2 Thread the cables through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay (D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral in the bay.
Placing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay (top) To use the chassis top to place a peripheral device, do the following: 1 Open the bay cover (A). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. 2 Grasp the tab (T) and pull it out toward the front of the chassis (E). Put the tab in its storage area in the bay near the spindle (F).
Using the optional camera station PC top Your PC chassis may include the optional camera docking station feature. This feature lets you install a special bay cover (optional) on the PC chassis for using an HP camera and HP camera docking station. (Both the camera and the docking station are sold separately.) The camera includes a camera cradle, and the docking station includes cables. This topic describes how to: • Install the special bay cover on your PC chassis.
1 Open the bay cover (A). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. To make it easy to insert the cables during step 3, grasp the tab (T) and pull it out toward the front of the chassis (E). Replace the tab after threading the cables. 2 Place the camera cradle (H) (included with the camera) onto the docking station (J). 3 Place the docking station into the bay.
5 Connect the docking station cables: • Plug the USB cable (K) into the back of the PC. • Plug the red and yellow connectors (L) into a TV if you want to view the camera images on a TV. • Plug the power cord (M) into a power outlet. 6 Insert the camera: Hold the camera over the camera cradle (R) with the viewer window toward the front of the PC, and lower the camera onto the cradle.
Using Your Camera Docking Bay Your PC may have a camera docking bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use the camera docking bay to: • Store CDs, 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.
To store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards: Gently press down and slide the bay lid open.
To install a peripheral device or an HP camera and HP camera docking station: 1 Gently press down and slide the bay lid open. 2 Place the peripheral device or the camera docking station (A) on the top of the PC. 3 Place the camera cradle (B) that came with the digital camera on the camera docking station. The cradle clips onto the camera docking station.
4 Thread the cables that came with your peripheral device or camera docking station through the cable tunnel (C); starting from the back of the PC, thread them to the front of the PC. Pull the cables to the center and connect them to the peripheral or the docking station. 5 Connect the cables to the back of the PC or to a power outlet. For an HP camera docking station: • Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC.
6 Place the correct camera docking station lid (D) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. 7 Place the HP digital camera (E) into the camera docking station. 8 Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station.
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 (select models only). • Play video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD or Windows Media Player. Playing Music CDs with iTunes You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive.
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. • The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player. Or • If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.
If the program does not automatically open: a Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD. b Use the playback buttons on the control panel to view the movie. NOTE: To see what a button does on the control panel, place the mouse pointer on the button; the button title appears onscreen.
For example, if you play a DVD with a country/region 1 code, WinDVD sets the current country/region of your DVD player to 1. If you later play a DVD that is coded for a different country/region, WinDVD asks if you want to set this as the current country/region. Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK.
Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs NOTE: Burn is an industry term used to describe the recording of information onto a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. NOTE: If 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 for more information about selecting a slower recording speed.
Creating (Burning) Music CDs with iTunes To create a music CD using iTunes: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select iTunes, and then click iTunes. 2 Click the Edit menu and select Preferences. 3 Click the Burning tab and choose Audio CD as the Disc Format. 4 Click the Use Sound Check check box if you would like all songs on the CD to play at the same volume level and click OK. 5 Click the File pull-down menu and select New Playlist.
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 Click Copy to CD in the Tasks list. 4 Click My Computer in the Other Places list and then double-click the disc drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc into the drive.
Creating Music CDs with RecordNow! RecordNow! creates closed session music CDs, which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. NOTE: CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos.
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 your hard disk drive that you want to record. NOTE: RecordNow! scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system.
Creating a Music CD 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. When recording music files, it is important to note that: • To play your music CD in a home or car stereo, it needs to be recorded as a music CD in CD Audio (CDA) format, not as a data CD. • You must record all music files in one recording session because RecordNow! closes the CD after recording is complete.
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 window. Repeat this step until all files are added. NOTE: You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and typing over the current name.
Storing Data Files on Disc When storing data files on a disc, it is important to note that: • You can add new data files to a CD-R and a DVD+R in a later recording session, until the disc is full. With DVD+R discs, you need to select the correct setting in RecordNow! to record files in a later session. To do this, insert your recorded DVD, open RecordNow!, click the Options icon (wrench), click Data, select the recording option you want, and then click OK.
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 erase the disc first. 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Insert the DVD+RW or CD-RW you want to erase. If an Auto Play window opens, click Cancel.
6 Click Yes. 7 Click the Burn icon to save your data disc without the files you removed. 8 Click Done when the recording is complete. Archiving Files on a DVD or CD 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Select the Backup Projects tab. 3 Select File Archive. 4 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. 5 Place a check mark in the Changed since box to limit the scan to files that have been changed since the last time you completed a File Archive.
Burning an Image 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Select the Backup Projects tab. 3 Select Burn Image. 4 Click the Browse button to locate your saved image file. 5 Click the Burn icon. 6 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. 7 Click Done when recording is complete. Recording Video Files Video quality depends on the quality of the source files, the PC speed, and its graphics processing ability.
For example, if you insert a blank CD-RW disc, you see options such as: • Open writeable CD folder using Windows Explorer. • Create a disc using RecordNow! • Take no action. The options displayed depend on what software is on the PC. You can choose to have a specific action occur automatically each time you insert a blank CD by selecting the Always do the selected action box. If you later decide that you want to change the option you have set: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer.
Here are some of the other options you can choose to view the files on the disc you inserted: • Click Start, My Computer, and then right-click the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive icon and choose Explore. • Click Start, My Computer, and then double-click the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive icon. Using Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players.
Using the Disc Quick Reference Tables You can use DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-RW, and CD-R discs in the DVD Writer/ CD Writer drive. Using double-layer DVD+R discs • • • • • Can only be written to with a Double-Layer DVD drive (select models only). Can’t be erased or written to again. Holds up to 8.5 GB — the equivalent of 12 CDs. Records up to 4 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording. Can be used to back up your hard disk drive files.
Video recording length Video quality setting Disc type Good Better Best 8.5 GB Double-Layer DVD+R 325 minutes 217 minutes 108 minutes 4.7 GB DVD+RW, DVD+R 180 minutes 120 minutes 60 minutes 700 MB CD-RW, CD-R 27 minutes 18 minutes 9 minutes 650 MB CD-RW, CD-R 24 minutes 16 minutes 8 minutes NOTE: CD-R discs are compatible with more home and car stereos than CD-RW discs.
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 up to 8.5 GB* of data on double-layer DVD+R media. Double-Layer is a new technology. The Double-Layer media created may not work with some home DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. *GB is defined as 1 billion bytes For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.
Using the Software Quick Reference Table To open the DVD Writer/CD Writer software programs, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select the program folder, and then click the program to open the software. Refer to the following table to determine the best programs for the tasks you want to do. NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive.
Software With this program you can Windows Movie Maker 2.0 • 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 .wmv extension. Edit and preview files. Send movie in an e-mail or to a Web server. Add music files (MP3). Import audio files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; video files such as .wmv, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .
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 them to your hard disk drive. Edit: Arrange and trim your files. Add titles, transition effects, images, and audio. Add menu: Add a menu with chapters to your DVD.
Using the Preview Window The Preview window is located in the upper-left corner. It behaves differently for each task. Capture: Displays what your capture device is viewing. Edit: Plays back the selected video or displays the selected image. Add Menu: Displays what your menu and buttons look like. Using the Media Library The Media Library contains your video clips, images, and audio tracks. To import existing media files from your hard disk or CDs into your Media Library, click the Drag and Drop button.
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, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 2 Click the Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your digital camcorder to your PC.
Capturing Analog Video 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 2 Click the Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your VCR, television, or other input device to your composite or S-video inputs. 4 Click your input source, click the wrench icon and select the Device Control tab. 5 Select your composite or S-video source in the Video Source drop-down menu. Click OK. 6 Click the Record button.
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, drag and drop the files in the storyboard to change the sequence. Adding Images 1 Click the Image Library icon. 2 Click the Drag and Drop button to open the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive.
Adding Audio Effects 1 Click the Audio Library icon. 2 Click the Drag and Drop button to open the My Music folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the audio files from your hard disk you want to add to your audio library, and click Open. 4 Drag and drop the audio files from the Audio Library to the video file of your choice. 5 A musical note icon appears in the bottom right corner of the video file to which the audio track was assigned.
Adding Video Filters 1 Click the Video Filters icon. 2 Drag and drop a video filter to the video of your choice. 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.
6 Choose one from each of the following sections (order of selections may differ): Burn to Disc Select where you would like the file to be recorded: • • Burn to Disc: Use this to burn directly to a DVD or CD. Write content to hard disk for later burning: Use this to create the file on your hard disk drive. Select Device Select the device that contains the blank recordable DVD or CD. Burning Speed Select the speed to use when recording your project.
Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe Only) 1 If your project is already open, click the Edit button and skip to step 4. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting the Create new project or Open existing project button. 4 Click the Save Movie icon 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.
90 Getting Started Guide
Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your PC, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support. Symptom describes the sign or warning message for the type of problem. To find help for problems with your PC, see the table in this section that describes the symptom, problem, and solution for your situation.
Audio Symptom Problem Solution No sound is produced. Volume is muted. Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the mute feature is turned on. Or 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Mute check box to remove the check mark from the box. Volume is turned down. Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume. Speakers are turned off.
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot remove a CD or DVD disc. The PC is turned off. Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to extend the tray. Cannot create (burn) a disc. Problem with disc. • Make sure the label is face up and centered in the tray. • Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for the drive. Try a different brand of disc. • Make sure the disc is clean and undamaged.
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot add files to my music CD. RecordNow! creates a closed session music CD. When recording a music CD, RecordNow! does not allow recording of additional files after the initial recording. Cannot add data to my DVD. Wrong recording option being used.
Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only) Symptom Problem Solution PC is unable to read the diskette (floppy disk). A non-formatted diskette has been inserted. To format the diskette: 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon. 3 Select Format. 4 Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette. Diskette is damaged. Use a new diskette. Diskette drive has failed.
Display (Monitor) NOTE: If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and to the common causes and solutions listed in this table. Symptom Problem Solution Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not lit. Monitor power cable is not connected to the monitor or to the wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor and on the wall outlet. Monitor is off (not turned on). Press the On button on the front of the monitor.
Hardware Installation Symptom Problem Solution A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Device driver is not installed. Install the device driver from the CD or diskette provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer’s Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for details.
Hardware Installation (continued ) Symptom Problem New or existing device does not work after installing a new device. A hardware device conflict exists. Solution To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present. 3 Double-click the System icon and select the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button.
Internet Access (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot automatically start Internet programs. You must log in to your ISP before some programs will start. Log in to your ISP, and start the desired program. Internet takes too long to download Web sites. Modem is not set up properly. Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are selected: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
Keyboard and Mouse (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow. Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of the PC. Turn off your PC using the keyboard: 1 Press the Ctrl and Esc keys on the keyboard at the same time to display the Start menu. 2 Use the Up arrow or Down arrow key to select Turn Off Computer, and then press the Enter key on the keyboard. 3 Use the Up arrow or Down arrow key to select Turn Off, and then press the Enter key.
Power Symptom Problem Solution PC will not turn on or start. PC is not securely connected to an external power source. Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power source are plugged in properly. Green power supply light on back of PC is out.
Memory Symptom Problem Solution Insufficient memory message is displayed. All memory in the PC is being used by open programs, and memory is needed for a desired task. Close all open programs, and then try desired task again. Or Restart your PC: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Select Restart. Symptom Problem Solution Cannot remove the cables for an external device from the multi-storage bay cable tunnel (select models only). Cables are caught in the cable tunnel.
Index A adding a menu, 87 adding images, 85 adjusting speaker volume, 92 America Online, troubleshooting, 99 appendable disc, 68 archiving files, 72 CD, 72 DVD, 72 audio wizard, 36 automatic recording options setting, 73 B burning CDs, 63 buttons customizing, 17 E-Mail, 16 Help, 15 HP, 15 Mute, 16 On, 5 Power, 5 Search, 16 special keys, 15 Standby, 15 user, 15 C cable tunnel, 49, 56 cables, for connecting a TV, 42 camera docking station, 56 cannot play DVD movie on DVD player, 94 cannot play music CD on s
D desktop, 8 device conflict, resolving, 98 device not working, 102 digital images, managing, 37 digital picture, 37, 39 work area, 37 disc CD-R, 76 CD-RW, 76 compatible file formats, 75 double-layer DVD+R, 76 DVD+R, 76 DVD+RW, 76 feature and compatibility, 77 quick reference, 75 disc and drive compatibility information, 75 disc labels, 73 disconnecting TV, 46 double-layer DVD+R discs, 76 double-sided DVD, 60 drive HP Personal Media Drive, 23, 25 DVD cannot play movie DVD on DVD player, 94 keyboard button,
M manuals, online, 21 memory card reader card types, 39 using, 39 microphone 6-connector, using, 34 using with multichannel speakers, 31 model number for the PC, viewing, 7 monitor, 5 troubleshooting, 96 mouse troubleshooting, 100 Multi-channel Sound Manager, 30 multichannel speakers, 29 connecting 3-connectors, 30 selecting for 3-connector PC, 30 selecting for 6-connector PC, 33 using a microphone, 31 multiple session recording for DVD, 94 multi-storage bay, 47 problem with, 102 music about burning a music
R RealOne Player features, 79 recording VHS files direct to DVD, 88 RecordNow!, 65 archiving files, 72 copying a DVD or CD, 70 creating music CD to play on your PC, 67 creating music CDs, 66 creating music CDs for car and home CD players, 66 erasing a DVD or CD, 71 features, 80 image files, 72 removing files, 71 storing files on a DVD or CD, 68 recovery CD/DVDs for the PC, 73 recovery discs, 19 registering your PC, 7 removing files, 71 repetitive strain injury (RSI), 3 resolving a device conflict, 98 retask
video files recording, 73 video recording length, 77 viewing onscreen guides, 9 volume adjusting, 92 controls, 16 W Web camera video, 83 Windows Media Player creating music CDs, 64 features, 79 play music CDs, 60 playing video CDs, 62 Windows Movie Maker 2.
