Getting Started
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Table of Contents Getting Help ............................................................................................1 Finding Onscreen Guides ........................................................................................1 Finding Guides on the Web.....................................................................................1 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ............................................................2 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder ......................
Using the Keyboard ...............................................................................19 Identifying Keyboard Features................................................................................19 Alphanumeric keys ..........................................................................................19 Function keys ..................................................................................................20 Edit keys................................................................
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ...............................................35 Adjusting speaker volume .................................................................................36 Selecting a microphone ....................................................................................37 Configuring audio output..................................................................................37 Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card............................
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software ................................................62 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ...............................62 Manually running a scan ..................................................................................62 Setting a Full System Scan time .........................................................................63 Setting up a Custom Scan time ................................................................
Using Windows Media Center ................................................................97 Setting Up Windows Media Center ........................................................................98 Completing the setup wizard.............................................................................98 Windows Media Center Start Menu......................................................................100 Windows Media Center Start menu items .........................................................
Listening to Online Radio Stations......................................................................... 123 Listening to FM Radio Stations.............................................................................. 124 Setting Up the TV Signal...................................................................................... 125 Playing FM Radio Stations ................................................................................... 126 Organizing and Using Preset Radio Stations ...............
Working with Pictures and Videos .......................................................151 Working with Digital Images ............................................................................... 151 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center .......................................................... 152 Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center ...........................................................152 Adding picture files from the hard disk drive .....................................................
Watching and Recording TV Programs .................................................179 Navigating TV + Movies ..................................................................................... 179 Watching TV ..................................................................................................... 181 Watching live TV........................................................................................... 181 Controlling TV playback .........................................................
Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User’s Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here, you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button and Support.
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software HP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer. HP Total Care Advisor has four major areas: PC Health & Security provides a dashboard view of the status of key areas of your computer. PC Action Center receives messages and alerts that inform you of changes in the status of your computer health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for your computer.
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Turning On the Computer for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer. 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. 3 Turn on the speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the computer by following the onscreen instructions. If prompted, select the country/region in which you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations.
Turning Off the Computer For best results, when using Microsoft Windows Vista, do not shut down the computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can lock it or put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it is available. You can set the power management timers to put the computer automatically into Sleep or Hibernate mode.
Using Lock If you lock the computer, only you or the administrator can log on to it. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Lock button. 3 To unlock this computer, you must enter your password. Using Sleep mode When the computer is in Sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power state. The monitor is blank, as if it were turned off. By using Sleep mode: You save time, because you do no have to wait for the computer to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again.
If the computer does not work properly when you wake it from Sleep mode, restart the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button. 3 Click Restart. Or Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer. Using Hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting.
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode You can set the computer to go into Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modes automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance. 4 Click Power Options. 5 Click Change when the computer sleeps.
Connecting to the Internet The computer can connect to the Internet through the telephone modem. There are other ways to connect to the Internet that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (digital subscriber line). Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for specific information on the connection. See “About the Internet” for more information about using the Internet.
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Before you begin using the computer, arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks.
Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system on the computer. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password you set.
Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available.
Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto the computer. To get the latest updates for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
If you need to restore factory settings after you install a program that is incompatible: a Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator. b Click the Windows Start Button c Click Help and Support. d Click Recover factory settings. e Choose an option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. on the taskbar. For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program. NOTE: Use only licensed original software.
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Using the Keyboard IMPORTANT: Please see the documentation that came with the keyboard for additional information about using the keyboard, customizing keyboard buttons, and using any special keyboard keys. You may need to install keyboard software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the keyboard. Your computer may include either a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard. Using the keyboard is the primary way that you enter text and commands for the computer.
Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 opens a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 opens a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to insert and delete text, and to quickly move the cursor on the screen.
Arrow keys The arrow keys are controls for moving up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation on a Web page, in a document, or in a game. Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator.
Keyboard indicators Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with a name or with an icon for its status: Icon Name Description Num Lock When lit, numeric keys are locked as number keys and arithmetic functions. Caps Lock When lit, alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. Scroll Lock When lit, scroll function is locked. Special keyboard buttons There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard.
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Your keyboard may not include some of the buttons listed. NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Access buttons Icon ? Feature Description Sleep Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10–30 seconds before screen reappears. User Switches between computer users. Information Opens Help and Support Center. Pictures (Photos) Opens imaging software program. Can be reconfigured.
Icon Or Feature Description (continued) Shopping Goes to a shopping Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Sports Goes to a sports Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Finance Goes to a finance Web site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Connect to Internet Goes to an Internet browser page. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Search Goes to a search engine.
Icon Label Description (continued) Volume Volume knob controls speaker volume: Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. NOTE: The Volume knob can continue to be turned, even after maximum volume has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons control speaker volume: Press the Volume Up button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume. Or –+ Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.
Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You see this combination of keys represented as Alt+Ctrl+S.
3 Push and hold the Connect button (B) on the underside of the mouse until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing. NOTE: The receiver connection session times out after 60 seconds. To ensure the connection was established instead of the receiver timing out, move the mouse and check for response. After the mouse connection is established, repeat the procedure with the keyboard: 1 Push the Connect button on the receiver, and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until the blue light starts to flash.
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Using the Mouse IMPORTANT: Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for additional information about using the mouse, customizing mouse buttons, and using special buttons or features that are included with the mouse. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to access all the special features and functions of the mouse. Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop.
Using the Mouse Buttons The mouse has two or three buttons on the top: Click the left mouse button (A) to position the cursor or select an item. Click the right mouse button (C) to display a menu of commands for the item you clicked. On select models, use the scroll wheel button (B) in the center for scrolling and panning. NOTE: Your mouse may look different from the one shown here. You see these terms for using the mouse: Click means to press and release the left mouse button once.
Panning 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document, and then press and hold down the scroll wheel button. 2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan. The farther that you move the mouse from the starting point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs.
Changing the double-click speed To change the double-click speed of the right mouse button: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Buttons tab. 6 In the Double-click speed area, use the slider to adjust the double-click speed. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. Turning on the ClickLock option ClickLock enables you to highlight or drag an object without holding down the mouse button.
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not respond, see “Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard” in the “Using the Keyboard” chapter to resynchronize the devices.
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or they are sold separately. For details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. For details about connecting multichannel speakers, see “Connecting Speakers or Microphone” in the Advanced Setup Guide. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button or power cord) or active (power button or power cord).
Adjusting speaker volume Use the Volume icon on the taskbar to set speaker volume. Then, you can adjust the volume by using: The Volume knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). The Volume knob on the speakers (select models only). There are two ways to use the Volume icon: 1 Click the orange Realtek HD Audio Manager Volume icon on the taskbar. 2 Select a tab, such as Digital Output, and then adjust the volume by clicking the slider and moving it.
Selecting a microphone Your computer comes with one microphone connector on the back of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option. For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector on the front of the computer, if it is present, is ready to use.
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card This section provides an overview of configuring and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models). Configuring the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are available; Entertainment Mode is selected here.
Configuring the FlexiJack connector Your audio device may have a FlexiJack connector that supports both microphone and Line input. If so, you can change the FlexiJack mode, if necessary. To do this, you must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher after you connect the audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card.
Using Game Mode The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games. Available features: Volume, bass, and treble controls Mixer settings Configuring speakers and headphones Configuring surround sound More information For more information about configuring and using the audio card, go to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Point to All Programs. 3 Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation.
The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Digital Output: Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings. You can select an environment, such as Stone Room or Auditorium. Under Equalizer, you can either click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later.
42 Microphone: Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone. Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation. Line In (Digital Input): Enables control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio.
HDMI Output: Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings. You can select an environment, such as Stone Room or Auditorium. Under Equalizer, you can either click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later. Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager The microphone connector is ready to use for recording sound.
Retasking front panel audio connectors You can retask the Line In, Mic In, Headphone, and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer, as necessary. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4 Click a front connector icon that you want to retask. NOTE: Only the connectors that are not dimmed are able to be retasked.
Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Audio Manager software enables you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets. For example, you can hear one audio source through a rear-panel speaker connection, and a second source through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. You must configure multistreaming audio for the system if you want to hear two audio sources on separate speakers.
When to use multistreaming audio You may multistream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming: You hear 5.1 game sound on AV receiver or powered speakers. You also hear gaming conversation on a headset. See “Example 1: For online gaming.” 2 For digital home entertainment: You hear DVD sound on a living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear-speaker connections.
Example 2: For digital home entertainment To configure multistreaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Realtek HD Audio Manager: 1 Connect the audio output connectors as follows: A headphone set or powered speakers to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback A set of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.
Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices). The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. 5 Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click OK. 7 Close the window.
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control (Select models only) NOTE: The remote control is included with select models only. Features and location may vary. The remote control is designed to work with Windows Media Center. You can use the remote control with Windows Media Center to play CDs and DVDs, view pictures, and much more.
Remote Control Buttons Overview 1 On/Off (Sleep) — Puts the computer into and out of a power-reduced Sleep mode. It does not turn the computer off. 2 Visualization — Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of the music tracks. 3 Music — Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio — Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide — Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV — Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed.
18 0 to 9, #, * — Enters text and numbers into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Each time you press a number button, a different character appears. Press the Enter button to select a character. 19 Clear — Deletes the last character entered. 20 LED — Activity indicator light. The LED tells you that the remote control is emitting a signal when you press a button. 21 Print — Prints an item in Windows Media Center. 22 Picture — Opens the Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center.
About the Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters (26 feet) from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 22.
Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn’t work: Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed correctly. Make sure the front of the remote sensor (IR receiver) is not blocked. Point the remote control within a 45-degree angle range and less than 8 meters (26 feet) away. If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks, unplug the remote sensor from the USB connector, wait 1 minute, and plug the remote sensor back in.
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Introducing Your Computer Software The operation of your computer is controlled by two kinds of software: The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer’s hardware, peripherals, and software programs. Software programs that perform specific functions, such as word processing. The software programs included with the computer may vary by model and by country/region.
Removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them. To delete a desktop icon: 1 Right-click the desktop icon. 2 Click Delete. The icon is placed in the Recycle Bin. Retrieving desktop icons 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Removing files permanently 1 Right-click a file, and then click Delete. 2 Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
Organizing the All Programs list To change the name of an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Rename. 3 Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard. 4 Click Yes in the message that appears. To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste. If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed.
Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in the upper-right corner. The middle button is either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button, depending on the state of the window. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to the taskbar (but does not close it). To bring the window back up, click the taskbar button with the name of the window. Maximize Expands the window to the full-screen size.
About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the Internet, including how to use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). Use the Internet to search for information or services on the Web, or to retrieve, read, or send e-mail messages. The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines, digital services, or cable lines. Each Internet computer is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet.
Using a Browser A Web browser program searches for and displays Web site information. How you explore the Internet depends on whether your ISP provides the browser or allows you to choose your own. Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser opens the home Web page. You can go to a different Web site by entering its address (such as http://www.hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and then pressing Enter on your keyboard.
Restricting Internet content The Internet provides you with a wide variety of information, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer. With Content Advisor (a feature of Internet Explorer), you can: Set up a password. Control Internet access. Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view. Adjust the type of content people can view with and without your permission.
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable or damage your operating system, software programs, or computer utilities. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair any damage that they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, you must keep antivirus software up to date.
Setting a Full System Scan time To schedule a time for a Norton Internet Security Full System Scan: 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop. 2 Click the Norton Internet Security tab. 3 Click the Tasks & Scans bar. 4 Click Configure a Scan. 5 Click Schedule Full System Scan. 6 Click New. 7 Set the frequency and time that you want the scan to run. 8 When you are done, click OK.
Sending and Receiving E-Mail E-mail enables you to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer, do not open any message that originates from an unfamiliar source or that appears suspect to you. Instead, delete such messages. Your computer comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Windows Mail (select models only).
Software Quick Reference Table (Select models only) Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality that is specific to each of these programs. Use the table to determine which program to use to perform a task.
With this program: muvee autoProducer (select models only) CyberLink Power2Go (select models only) CyberLink PowerDirector (select models only) CyberLink LabelPrint (select models only) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) 66 You can: (continued) Add your own style to your movies with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions. Edit your home movies. Save and burn multiple movie files to DVD.
With this program: Backup My PC (select models only) You can: (continued) Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer. NOTE: This software is included with the Personal Media Drive only. Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web cameras, or television broadcasts.
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Managing Files A file is any unit of information that is named and stored on the computer hard disk drive or other electronic storage media, such as a CD, diskette, or even in a digital camera. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other data. Almost everything that you do on the computer involves working with files.
Creating Folders 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button Explorer. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Navigate to the location where you want to place the new folder. 3 Click Organize, and then click New Folder. 4 Type a name for the folder, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Moving Files CAUTION: Do not move any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause the program to become unusable.
Finding Files To find a file, you can use the Search box at the top of every folder, or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu, which searches the whole computer. To search from a folder Search box: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button Explorer. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Find the folder that you want to search. Search looks in the current folder and all subfolders.
Renaming Files CAUTION: Do not change the file name extension (the last three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button Explorer. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename, and then click it to select it. 3 Click Organize, and then Rename.
Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Click the Windows Start Button Explorer. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Find the file that you want to copy, and then click it to select it. 3 Click Organize, and then Copy. 4 Find and open the folder in which you want to put the file. 5 Click Organize, and then Paste. NOTE: You can also copy files by dragging them into a new location.
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Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R Blu-ray DVD+RW/+R HD DVD+RW/+R Read data from CDs. • • • • • • Play music CDs. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read DVDs. Record (burn) data or music to discs. Play DVD movies. Record (burn) DVD movies.
The combination (combo) drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive (DVD writer) and a CD-RW drive (CD writer), or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines: Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it. Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only. Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on a desk.
4 Close the disc tray by: Gently pushing the tray into the computer. Or Clicking the open/close button on the control panel for the program that controls the drive. Or Pressing the media control open/close button or Eject button on the keyboard (select models only). Or Pressing the Eject button on the drive, if it is accessible. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button.
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: The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos as well as most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are.
Disc Features and Compatibility Table Disc CD-ROM File type Can be recorded onto Plays in computer Plays in home or car stereo Plays in home DVD player Data No Yes No No Music No Yes Yes Varies by model Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Data No Yes No No DVD movie No Yes No Yes Data Yes Varies by model No No DVD movie Yes Varies by model No Varies by model D
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW DVDROM DVDRAM DoubleDVD+RW/+R layer DVD-RW/-R DVD Combo CD-RW/ DVD LightScribe BD HD DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Read DVDs. No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Read data on a CD. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Play music. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Record data or music to disc for storage or backup.
Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specifically for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray, high-definition (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs. PowerDirector is a video editing program for creating Blu-ray or DVD discs. PowerToGo is a Blu-ray disc recording (burning) program for different types of data storage, such as video, music, pictures, and other data.
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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 from and 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 computer. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive.
2 Select a program to access your files. The computer opens a program, so that you can access the media contents. You can copy files from or to the media. Or If the AutoPlay window does not open, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject, check that the activity light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media.
Card (continued) Insert the media 4-slot reader location Secure Digital (SD) memory card Facing up D (upper-right) SD Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memory Card* Facing up D (upper-right) MiniSD MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up D (upper-right) MMC Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC)* Facing up D (upper-right) RSMMC MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +)* Facing up D (upper-right) MMC Plus MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC Mobile)* Facing up D (upper-right) MMC Mobile Memory Stick (MS) memory card Facing up
2-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Insert the media 2-slot reader location Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Facing down
Understanding the Activity Light The memory card reader activity light is off when there are no media cards plugged into the slots. The light turns on when a media card is inserted into a slot. The light blinks when data is being transferred between the card and the computer. Formatting a Memory Card If you have not used the memory card before, or if the card has become corrupted, you may need to format the card before using it. NOTE: Some memory cards have a lock position.
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memory card, try the following: 88 Some cards have a read/write or security switch on the card. Make sure that the read/write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to the card. Make sure that the amount of data that you want to store is not larger than the storage limit of the memory card.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP Pocket Media Drive (HP Media Drives) can be used as internal or external USB hard disk drives designed to quickly and easily increase the storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Media Drives to back up other drives on the computer.
Connecting the Drive The HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive by using an internal USB connector. The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the computer. This is sometimes referred to as warm-swappable.
HP Media Drive fronts A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power/drive activity LED indicator HP Personal Media Drive (A, B, C) HP Pocket Media Drive (D) Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you connect by using a USB 2.0 cable. If the computer has USB 1.1 ports, use two USB ports to insure that enough power is supplied.
To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2.0 cable (E) into an available USB port on the computer. Plug the square end of the USB 2.0 cable (F) into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one USB connector. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information.
You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices. Also, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. Some programs may not be able to find files if the drive has a new drive letter. It is always best to remove the drive safely to avoid errors. See “Disconnecting the Drive.” To assign a drive letter: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To avoid hardware damage and data loss, always disconnect the HP Media Drive safely when it is not saving or transferring files. You can safely remove the drive when it is not active. When the amber activity light is blinking, the drive is active, saving or transferring data. Removing the drive while the light is blinking may cause data loss or damaged files. To disconnect the HP Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that may be accessing the HP Media Drive.
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of your system. See http://support.microsoft.com for details about how to install service packs and Windows updates in your system.
Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on the operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user’s account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account, and then click the account you want to change. 4 Click Change the account type, select the account type you want, and then click Change Account Type.
Using Windows Media Center Microsoft Windows Media Center lets you do amazing things with your computer. With a full range of easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can experience movies, music, and photos like never before. Windows Media Center is simple and convenient to use. You can easily find and choose your media. You can play movies, listen to music, and view photos with a single remote control (select models only).
Setting Up Windows Media Center The first time that you start Windows Media Center on the computer, a Windows Media Center setup wizard opens. You must complete each step in the setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Windows Media Center. The Windows Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to complete. If there are steps that you still need to complete, you can go to the Settings menu to do so. See “Completing the setup wizard.
The following are some of the items that are included in the setup wizard: Check for your Internet connection. An Internet connection allows you to access media links, display information about your music CDs and DVDs, and download the Television Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner. NOTE: You must subscribe to an Internet Service Provider to have an Internet connection. Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display.
Windows Media Center Start Menu A Open the Windows Media Center Start menu. B Go back one screen. C Minimize the Windows Media Center window. D Resize the Windows Media Center window. E Close the Windows Media Center window. F Use arrow keys to scroll up and down, left and right through the submenu items. G Use media playback controls: Play, Stop, Pause, Skip, Fast-forward, Replay, Rewind, Record, Volume Up/Down, Mute, and Channel Up/Down.
Music — Play music files or music CDs, create and edit playlists, and record music files to CD. See “Using Music with Windows Media Center” and “Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center.” Play Internet and FM radio stations. See “Listening to FM Radio Stations.” Tasks — Change program settings. See “Changing Windows Media Center Settings.” Add a Windows Media Center Extender device. Synchronize content from another device with the computer. Burn CDs and DVDs.
Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs where you left off. NOTE: If your computer came with a rewritable DVD drive, the drive is able to read and record to DVD+/-R/-RW media. Listen to Internet and over-the-air FM radio stations. Access streaming music and video subscription services. Some music and video subscription services may not be available in all countries/regions. NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions.
The right music for the moment In the Music section, you can quickly browse the entire music library by artist, song, or album title, as well as by genre, composer, or year. Windows Media Center automatically downloads thumbnails of album art, giving you a very visual way to find the albums that you want to hear. You can shuffle and repeat your music, create playlists, apply visualizations, and burn playlists to CD or DVD with the push of a button.
Transforming your living space into a theater In the Videos Library, you can easily play any of the home movies that have been imported from your video recorder. Windows Media Center has built-in support for high-definition video. Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos, Windows Media Center delivers a rich viewing experience with a high-quality digital sound system. Sit back, and enjoy the show.
Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote control You can use either the remote control or the mouse to open and navigate Windows Media Center. To use the remote control: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select a Windows Media Center menu. 3 Press the OK button to enter your selection and open that window.
Selecting items in Windows Media Center You can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Windows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse. In the Windows Media Center windows, a selected item such as a folder, file, or menu item is either highlighted or moves to a zoomed-out position.
Windows Media Center control menu To access the control menu in Windows Media Center, move the mouse to display the menu bars: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click shutdown to open the window with the menu items that are listed in the following table. Use the arrow keys on the remote control or the keyboard to scroll to the right or left of the screen to select the other options. Icon Action Closes Windows Media Center.
Changing Windows Media Center Settings In the Windows Media Center settings window, you can change settings for viewing your pictures and slide shows, and for controlling sound and the display of all of the Windows Media Center windows. To change your Windows Media Center settings: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control, or, with the on the taskbar, and then click 2 From the Tasks menu, select settings.
TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed captioning (not all channels support closed captioning). You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure the display, and set recording defaults. Pictures to set slide show settings. Music to select visualizations or song information to display when playing a song.
6 Click the drop-down arrow next to turn off the display to select a time span to turn off the display. 7 Click the drop-down arrow next to put the computer to sleep to select a time span for putting the computer into Sleep mode. 8 Click Save changes.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs This section describes how to play CDs, DVDs, or VCDs by using Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music and radio, and changing DVD and audio settings. Using Music The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and back up your music files. It is designed to work with the Windows Media Player program.
Using Music with Windows Media Center You can copy digital music files and organize a music library by using music library in the Windows Media Center or by using the Windows Media Player program. Music files that are added to music library in the Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media Player are accessible from within Windows Media Center and the Windows Media Player.
Using the music library Adding music to the music library When you add music files to the music library, they are placed into the music library in the Windows Media Center and the Windows Media Player. The added music files can immediately be found and played back using Music in Windows Media Center or the Windows Media Player. You can also add music files to the music library from within the Windows Media Player program.
6 Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard or the remote control to select a location. When you find the folder that contains the music folder, select it by making sure an arrow appears next to the folder. Repeat this step to add additional folders, click Next, and then click Finish. 7 Click OK. Adding music files from a CD To add the CD tracks to the Windows Media Center music library: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Music.
Deleting music files from the music library 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Click albums. 5 Select the album that you would like to delete, and then click Delete. 6 Click Yes when the Confirm Delete window is displayed. NOTE: To delete individual songs, click songs, right-click a song and then click Delete. Using supported music file types You can play the following types of digital audio files in Music.
Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center To open Windows Media Center, select Music by scrolling up or down in the Windows Media Center window, and then by clicking music library. You will find a few music albums and tracks listed in the Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player music library. To play music, click one or more songs, and then click play. You can also click play all to hear all of the tracks that are stored in Music.
Changing the visualization settings You can change the visualization settings such as the alchemy, bars and waves, and battery settings. You can also set the visualization options to start visualizations when the music plays at the beginning of the song, always, or never. Click the Windows Start Button Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media 1 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click Music. 2 Click Visualizations or Visualization Options. 3 After making the changes, click Save.
Playing a song in Windows Media Center You can play a song from anywhere in Music. You can select it from the songs list, or from the albums, artists, genres, composers and other lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Music. 3 Click music library. 4 Click songs. The list displays all of the songs in the library.
3 After you add the last song for the queue list, select play all. All of the songs in the queue list are played in the order you have selected them. 4 While the queue is being played, you can view the queue by selecting View Queue. You can edit or clear a queue, save it as a playlist or burn a queue list on a CD or a DVD. You can also select to shuffle the songs in the queue list. Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center 1 From Windows Media Center, click Music, and then click music library.
Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files You can search for music files if you cannot locate them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Music, and then double-click search. 3 To search, enter letters by using either the alphanumeric keypad on the remote or the keyboard. The search begins when you enter the first letter.
To create a playlist: 1 Select Music, select music library, and then select either albums, artists, playlists, songs, or genres. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control, or the arrow keys on the keyboard, or use the mouse to navigate to and select the music that you want to add to the playlist. 3 Press OK on the remote control, or press the Enter key on the keyboard, or click the selection to select a song. 4 Click Add to Queue to add the music to the list of music in the queue.
Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center To copy the music files to CD: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Tasks, and then click burn cd/dvd. 3 A message opens asking you to insert media. Insert a blank CD-R disc, and then click Retry. 4 Select a disc format, either Audio CD or Data CD, and then click Next. 5 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the Untitled text box.
8 Click Next when you have selected all the songs to record to CD. 9 Click Burn CD to record your music to disc. 10 Click Yes to confirm you want to burn a disc with these files. 11 Click OK to do other things while the disc is being burned. 12 Click Done when the recording is complete. 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.
Listening to FM Radio Stations If your HP computer is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM Tuner In), Windows Media Center can play FM radio stations. The Radio window in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by using the remote control or the mouse. NOTE: Make sure you connect the FM radio antenna to the back of the HP computer before selecting an FM radio station. This antenna is included for select models only. In the Radio window, you can: 124 Listen to FM radio stations.
Setting Up the TV Signal To listen to the FM radio stations you will need to set the TV signal. NOTE: You must set up the TV signal before you can play your FM radio stations. 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV. 3 Click Set Up TV Signal, and then click Next.
Playing FM Radio Stations Once the TV signal is set you can play and listen to FM radio stations. NOTE: You must go through the TV tuner setup wizard before you can play your radio stations. 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the connector labeled FM Antenna In, on the back of the HP computer. 2 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. 3 Click Music, and then click radio. 4 Click the FM RADIO button.
5 Enter a radio station number by using the numeric keypad on the remote control or the keyboard. Or Select the Seek (–) or (+) button for Windows Media Center to find the next playable station. Or Select the Tune (–) or (+) button to find a station manually. Or Select the Preset (–) or (+) button to find a preset station. 6 Click Save as Preset to save the radio station as one of your preset stations. 7 Type in the name of the radio station, and then click Save.
9 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast-forward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 10 Click the left arrow on the top left of the screen to return to the previous window. 11 Click presets to view all of your preset radio stations.
Using preset radio stations 1 You can listen to a preset radio station by clicking presets from the radio menu. All of your preset FM radio stations will be listed. 2 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast-forward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off.
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come with their own (built-in) player that must be used. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. When the AutoPlay window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player.
Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the DVD Play window.
Using country/region codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie can be played. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe that is printed on the DVD packaging and disc. DVDs without country/region codes play on any player or drive in any country/region. WARNING: You can change countries/regions only five times before the country/region code locks and becomes permanent.
3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote control or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback. 4 To stop playing the DVD, press Stop on the remote control or move the mouse to display the media controls, and then click the Stop button. 5 Move the mouse for other icons to appear. NOTE: To view additional controls, click the right mouse button. A window pops up, displaying additional options such as: zoom, movie details, title menu, eject, and settings.
4 When you find the language you want, click Save. 5 To return to the main settings window, press the Backspace key on the keyboard or press the Back button on the remote control, or click the left arrow on the top left of the screen. Changing DVD remote control options To change the DVD remote control options: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the settings window, click DVD.
Changing DVD closed captioning You can change the DVD closed captioning options: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 In the settings window, click DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, click Closed Captioning. 5 After making the changes, click Save.
Changing DVD Audio Settings To select DVD audio settings for viewing the DVD: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings. 3 Click TV. 4 Click Audio. The TV Audio window opens. 5 Select the speaker and sound options. Select the speaker output and the channel mode, if applicable. Click Save. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player The computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the DVD movie into the drive.
Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs Depending on the type of DVD drive that is included with the computer, you can play DVDs, HD DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. The front of the drive is labeled with the type of discs that the DVD drive can play. Some drives can play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs. This means a better movie viewing experience, greater picture quality, and more bonus content.
To play a DVD, you must have a DVD drive: 1 Insert the DVD into the DVD drive. The default DVD program opens. If the DVD wizard window opens, choose the program that you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down the window to see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD. NOTE: To use the DVD Play controls, you must use the mouse.
Playing Video CDs (VCDs) To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive: 1 Insert the VCD into the 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 programs. 2 Use the controls in the VCD program to play the VCD.
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Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures that you must perform to record (or burn) files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about labeling the discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology that is available on select models or by creating a paper label. The computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives that are capable of recording.
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on rewritable discs (CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW) must be erased before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased. To erase a rewritable disc in CyberLink Power2Go: 1 Click the Windows Start Button click CyberLink DVD Suite. on the taskbar, All Programs, and then 2 Click the icon in the lower-right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs, and then click Power2Go.
CyberLink Power2Go allows you to create closed-session or multisession CDs and DVDs. For closed-session CDs and DVDs, you must record or copy all files on one disc in one recording session. For multisession CDs and DVDs, you can record or copy files in several sessions until the disc is filled or until you close the session. NOTE: 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.
Creating audio CDs This section provides instructions for burning an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. To create an audio CD: 1 Insert a writable CD into the disc-burning drive. CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos, DVD players, and computers. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos, DVD players, and computers. 2 Click the Windows Start Button click CyberLink DVD Suite.
4 Click the File menu, select Import, and then click Media Files. Browse to your file and click Open to import it into your video project. Or Click the Capture button: a Select a capture device, such as DV Camera, TV, PC Camera, CD, or DVD from the toolbar. b Click the Play button to playback your video. c Click the Record button when you find the place in your file you want to add to your video project and then click the Stop button to end the recording.
3 Click the Windows Start Button click CyberLink DVD Suite. on the taskbar, All Programs, and then 4 Click the icon in the lower-right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs, and then click Power2Go. 5 Click the Copy Disc icon, and then click OK. 6 Ensure that the correct disc drives are selected. 7 Click the Copy button. NOTE: For more help using CyberLink Power2Go, click the Help icon in the program.
3 Click the icon in the lower-right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs, and then click Power2Go. 4 Click the Data Disc icon. 5 Select disc type, and then click OK. 6 Locate files from the hard disk drive, and then click and drag them to the lower section of the window. 7 When you are done adding files, click the Burn icon in the toolbar. NOTE: For more help using CyberLink Power2Go, click the Help icon in the program. 8 Select the recording options.
Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint You may burn data, music, and videos to the disc before or after labeling the disc. See “Creating audio CDs” and “Creating data discs.” To make a LightScribe label: 1 Place the disc into the disc drive with the top of the disc facing down. The top is the gold non-reflective side of the disc, opposite of the side that you record data onto. 2 Close the drive. 3 Click the Windows Start Button click CyberLink DVD Suite.
11 When you are ready to create the LightScribe label, click the Print icon. 12 Click OK to create the LightScribe label. The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar. It is possible to continue to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created. For more help using CyberLink LabelPrint, click the Help icon to open the Help information. Making a paper disc label The following section provides instructions for creating a paper label for the disc.
7 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8 Under Step 3: Select the label’s layout and background: a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available, and then click the Select button when you find the one that you want.
Working with Pictures and Videos You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the computer. You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by 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 computer by using the transfer cable that came with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center With Windows Media Center, you can view, sort, edit, print, and create a CD or DVD of the pictures from the folders that you create in the Pictures directory in Windows Explorer. Pictures is a folder on the hard disk drive in the Documents window, and it is also a Windows Media Center menu item that enables you to view and search for the digital images by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse.
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center After you organize your pictures in the Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Windows Media Center to view them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture library. 3 Select a folder, tags, or date taken. The window shows a small picture image (thumbnail) of each photo. Select date taken to view each photo with the date it was taken.
Viewing pictures as a slide show 1 Click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select the folder of pictures that you want to view as a slide show, and then press Enter on the keyboard. 4 Click play slide show, and then press Enter on the keyboard. 5 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then click Picture Details.
Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center You can view the following types of image files in Windows Media Center. File extension File type .jpg, .jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group .tif, .tiff Tagged Image File Format .gif Graphics Interchange Format .bmp Bitmap .wmf Windows MetaFile .png Portable Network Graphics Only supported image file types display in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center. Unsupported files are skipped in a slide show.
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select a picture to edit. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and then select Picture Details. 5 Click Touch Up. 6 Click Contrast or Red Eye. 7 Click Preview to see the result. 8 After you select the options that you want to fix, click Save.
4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and then select Picture Details. 5 Click Touch Up. 6 Click Crop. 7 Use the mouse and keyboard to do one or more of the following: Select the arrows under the picture to move the picture side to side, or up or down. Select the magnifying glass tools to move the cropping tool in or out. Select the rotate tool to move the cropping tool to a vertical or horizontal position.
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center NOTE: You must set up the printer before you try to print from Windows Media Center; otherwise, by default, the file is saved to the Documents folder when you try to print the picture. 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library. 3 Select the picture that you want to print.
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center The Pictures + Videos area in Windows Media Center makes it easy to play home video files that you created or video files that you downloaded from the Internet. In Pictures + Videos you can: Play videos that are stored anywhere on the hard disk drive. Create a CD or DVD of your video files. View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset window in Windows Media Center. View small thumbnail images and the titles of your video files.
Using supported video file types You can view the following types of video files in Windows Media Center. Other file types are supported if the computer has the correct software installed: File extension File type .avi Windows Video file (Audio Video Interleaved) .dvr-ms Digital Video Recording—Microsoft (TV file format) .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 Movie file .wm, .asf Windows Media file .
Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 1 Click the Windows Start Button Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click Windows 2 From the Tasks menu, click burn cd/dvd. 3 Insert writable media (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW) into the drive. 4 Select Video DVD, and then click Next. NOTE: If you are using a rewritable disc that contains data, you must select Erase Disc to continue.
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Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer (Select models only) Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer, a software program that is installed on the computer. The 6.0 version of muvee autoProducer includes features such as video capture and disc recording.
File extension File type (continued) .png Portable Network Graphics, still image .tif Tagged Image File Format, still image .bmp Bitmap, still image NOTE: If you upgrade muvee autoProducer, you can use the DivX video format. See “Upgrading muvee autoProducer.” 3 Add music: Select music files on the computer to add to the movie soundtrack. You can use the following music file types in the movie project: File extension File type .aac Advanced Audio Coding .mp3 MPEG Layer 3 .
Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs, muvee autoProducer, Home movies made easy!, and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer. 3 On the File menu, select either New Project to start a new project or Open Project to open an existing project. NOTE: By default, muvee autoProducer opens ready to start a new project.
4 Select one of the following buttons: Button Enables you to: See Get Video from Camera Open the muvee Video Capture window to capture (copy) live or recorded video. “Capturing video from a digital video camera.” Add Video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to the project. “Adding videos.” Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still-image files to the project. “Adding pictures.
Capturing video from a digital video camera You can use muvee autoProducer to capture (copy) digital video files to the hard disk drive in either of the following ways: Live (known as camera mode), by using a compatible digital video (DV) camera. See “Capturing live video from a DV camera.” Recorded (known as VCR mode), by using a recorded tape in the DV camera. See “Capturing recorded video from a DV camera.” Captured video files are automatically added to the movie project.
7 Click Browse to select a place to save the files, and then click OK. 8 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file. 9 Click Done to add the captured video file automatically to the movie project. Capturing recorded video from a DV camera For best results when using muvee autoProducer, capture only video footage that you are most interested in using in the movie project.
4 You can use the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or leave out of, the final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window opens. b Click the Play button to start viewing the video.
Adding pictures To add still-image picture files to the movie project: 1 Click the Add pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing still-image files for the movie: Add up to 50 picture files. Select multiple picture files by pressing and holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you select the files. Click Open to add pictures to the Video/Pictures area.
Adding music To add music files to the movie project as a soundtrack: 1 Click the Add music button in the Music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk drive to select existing music files for the movie: Add up to three music files. Select multiple music files by pressing and holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard while selecting the files. Click Open to add the music files to the Music area. 3 Adjust the order of the music files by dragging and dropping the files.
3 Click the Video/Pictures tab to set preferences for the video and still images (pictures). Click one of the following settings: Style default: Select this style to sequence still images and video clips. Keep shots in sequence: Select this style to use the sequence of still images and video clips as they appear in the Add Video/Pictures area. Shuffle settings: Select this style to determine the frequency of sequencing still images and video clips by moving the slider.
Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to the movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the video, picture, and music files that you have selected, along with the style of movie, to produce a professional-looking movie in just a few steps. 1 Click the make muvee button. 2 Click OK, as required. 3 After making a movie, you can preview it in the muvee autoProducer Preview window.
Modifying the movie After you have created the movie, muvee autoProducer enables you to make some quick final changes to the project before you save it. You can also have muvee autoProducer replace pictures or videos with other similar or contrasting ones. Alternatively, you can manually choose the replacement shots. To modify a movie: 1 Click the tweak muvee button. The Tweak muvee window opens. 2 Click the Start Playback button. The movie starts playing.
Saving the movie project After you are satisfied with the look of the movie project, you are ready to save the movie as a file on the hard disk drive: 1 Click the muveeShare button. The Listed muvee Files window opens, with all the muvee files listed. 2 Remove the check mark next to any muvee files that you do not want to save. 3 Edit the muvee files before you save them: Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected muvee file.
Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc of the movie project: 1 Click the muveeShare button. The Listed muvee files window opens with all the muvee files listed. 2 Remove the check mark next to any muvee files that you do not want to save. 3 Edit the muvee files before you save them: Click the Rename button to change the name of the selected muvee file. Click the Move up or Move down button to change the order of the selected muvee file in the list.
Upgrading muvee autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and still images in the movie project. It also includes support for DivX file types, so that you can import or create DivX-format movies. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help. 2 Click Check for updates.
178 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Watching and Recording TV Programs Windows Media Center is where you can watch live TV or record your favorite programs for later playback with a few clicks of the remote control. You can use the Television Program Guide to find the program that you want to watch or record. You can also record a program while watching another prerecorded program. NOTE: Digital video recording features and the Television Program Guide are for select models only.
movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch either now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews, see cast lists, find other times at which the movie is broadcast, view the DVD cover, browse for related movies, and find other movies that have the same cast members. play dvd: Play DVD movies. NOTE: The Movies online information feature is available for some countries/regions.
Watching TV Before you can watch TV by using Windows Media Center, make sure: The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer for more information. You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, refer to “Completing the setup wizard.” NOTE: You can change the channel by using the remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset window is selected.
3 Press the i (More information) button to open another menu that features the following options and information: Program information, such as channel number and station, title and time period of program, actual time, and a brief summary of the program and TV rating, if available. Record a program. Record a program series. Access to the Windows Media Center Settings windows.
Using the remote control in TV + Movies Button Action To freeze the live TV image, press Pause. While paused, Windows Media Center continues to record a pause buffer for up to 60 minutes. To resume watching TV where you left off, press Play. To stop live TV or a recorded program, press Stop. To resume watching the program, press Play. To move forward in a live TV program that has been paused, or in a recorded program, press Fast-forward (Fwd).
Button Action (continued) CH/PG To move to the next channel or page in the guide, press the CH/PG (+) or (–) button. Guide To open the Television Program Guide, press the Guide button. While in the guide window, press the i (More information) button, and then select Category to view a program categories menu. To filter the guide to display only programs in a category, you can select a category, such as Movies, Sports, or News.
If you have already completed the setup wizard, but want to change the settings or scan for TV channels again: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control, or, with the on the taskbar, and then click 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, General, Windows Media Center Setup, and then Run Setup Again. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan for your channels.
Viewing the Television Program Guide 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control, or, with the on the taskbar, and then click 2 Press the Guide button on the remote control. Or From the TV + Movies menu, click Guide. 3 Use the arrow buttons to select a channel, and then use the arrow buttons to scroll through up to 2 weeks of programming for that channel.
Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide The computer must have a connection to the Internet, and you must select a TV listings provider in the Windows Media Center setup wizard before you can use and download the guide information. You can set up Windows Media Center to download the guide information when you connect to the Internet, or you can select to download the guide manually. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center.
Adding a postal code to receive the correct guide 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control, or, with the on the taskbar, and then click 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide, and then click Set Up Guide Listings. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services, and then click Next. 5 Click Yes, and then click Next. Microsoft downloads current updates. 6 Click Yes, and then click Next.
Editing and removing channels in the guide Some program channels might not appear correctly in the guide information. To edit the channel numbers that are incorrect for your TV service provider information: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center.
3 Click Title. Use the numeric keypad on the remote control or the keyboard to enter a program title word, and then press OK on the remote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard. Or Click Keyword. Use the numeric keypad on the remote control or the keyboard to enter a descriptive word that would appear in a title or program description, and then press OK on the remote control or the Enter key on the keyboard.
Recording TV Programs Windows Media Center allows you to record TV programs, so that you can watch them when it is convenient. You can record the program that you are watching, or you can record a future program or series from the Television Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in the TV + Movies menu. You can record two programs at the same time, if the computer has two TV tuners that have the same type of TV signal input (select models only).
Recording TV by using the guide To record a current or future program or series by using the Television Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control, or, with the on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click TV + Movies, and then click guide twice. 3 To find the program that you want to record, use the arrow buttons on the remote control, and then select the program.
To record a program manually: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, press the Live TV button, and then press the Record button to begin recording the program. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center, or press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, click TV + Movies, recorded tv, and then click add recording. 2 Click Channel and Time.
To change these settings: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recorder Storage. 3 Under Recording quality and Maximum TV limit (storage for TV recordings), select the settings by clicking the (+) or (–) next to the item that you want to change. 4 Click Save. 5 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recording Defaults. 6 Select the settings by clicking the (+) or (–) next to the item that you want to change. 7 Click Save.
6 Move or copy your recorded TV programs to the Recorded TV folder on the HP Media Drive. Now, you can view your stored TV programs in Windows Media Center, or you can double-click the file and view the program in Windows Media Player. 7 Close Windows Media Center before disconnecting the drive. When you connect the drive, stored TV files appear a few seconds after you open Windows Media Center.
4 Before disconnecting the drive: Make sure that there are no scheduled recordings or recordings in progress, to avoid losing data. Change the recording path back to the local hard disk drive. See “Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive.” 5 Disconnect the HP Media Drive safely. See “Disconnecting the Drive.
Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then More TV Locations. 3 Select Add folder to watch, and then click Next. 4 Select folder by clicking the (+) by the drive or folder, and then click Next. 5 Click Finish.
System requirements to view recorded TV programs on other computers To play recorded TV files (.dvr-ms files) that were recorded on your HP computer onto another non-Windows Media Center computer, the computer must have the following items installed: Windows Vista operating system or Windows XP operating system. Windows XP Service Pack 1 (needed only for Windows XP). Windows Media Player 9 or later. Software to play DVDs.
6 Select the disc format, and then click Next. Windows opens a message telling you if the disc needs to be erased. If so, click Erase Disc. 7 Enter a title for the disc by using the numeric buttons on the remote control or the numeric keypad on the keyboard, and then click Next. 8 Click Recorded TV or Video Library, and then click Next. 9 Select the recorded TV programs that you want to copy to CD or DVD. A check mark appears in the corner of the program when it is selected, and then click Next.
Playing Recorded TV Programs The recorded tv window in Windows Media Center is where you can access all of your recorded programs. In the recorded tv window, you can sort your programs by name, date, or category. You can also delete a recorded program or series of programs, and check for any recording errors. Your recorded TV programs are automatically stored on the primary hard disk drive in a public folder.
Index A adding CD tracks to the music library 114 music files to the music library from the hard disk drive 113 antivirus, installing program 17 audio connector retasking (multistreaming) 44 autoscroll 30 B batteries installing in remote control 52 type for remote control 52 Blu-ray compatibility 78 DVD 81 using a Blu-ray drive 75, 79, 81 burning audio and data disc 142–146 buttons keyboard, customizing 25 media control or playback 24 Off, See turning off computer 6 remote control 50 C cable modem, using
DVD movies changing audio settings 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs erasing rewritable 142 High-Definition 80 playing Blu-ray DVDs 130 playing HD DVDs 130 E erasing rewritable discs 142 error messages Channel information is currently not available 185 common recording errors 200 Download Incomplete 185 Image cannot be displayed 155 Low Disk Space 195, 197 No data available 185 Search is unavailable because there is no guide information 185 The current lineup a
Music 111 deleting music from the Music library 115 finding and playing an album 119 playing a song 118 supported file types 115 music playing with Windows Media Player 130, 136 music library adding CD tracks 114 creating 113 Mute button 25 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 166 adding music 166 adding pictures 166, 170 adding video 166, 168 basic steps to create a movie 163 changing settings 171 copying a movie to disc 176 features 66 getting started 165 getting video from a camera 166 making a
reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC) 85 remote control buttons 50 range 52 type of battery to use 52 using 52 using in TV + Movies 183 remote sensor 53 using 52 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide rewritable discs, erasing 142 S Safety & Comfort Guide 11 safety warnings 11 scrolling with the mouse 30 searching for programs 189 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 85 settings for sound 108 general 108 Internet connections 108 remote control and remote sensor 53 Shared Video folder 159 short
U update, Windows Vista 15 updating, system 15 user accounts creating 12 V VCD 176 playing with Windows Media Player 139 video capture live 167 recorded video 167 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 165 video movies transferring and recording 160 videos 159 creating a DVD 161 playing 159 playing digital videos 159 transferring videos 160 visualization settings 117 volume controls 25 W Windows Media Center menu bars 105 navigating 106 opening with remote control 52 playing DVDs 132 playin
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