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T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Getting Help ............................................................................................1 Finding Onscreen Guides ......... ........................... ............................ ...........
iv Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Keyboard ...............................................................................19 Identifying Keyboard Features ............................ ........................... ..................
T able of Contents v Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ...............................................35 Adjusting speaker volume ....... ........................... ............................................... 36 Selecting a microphone .......
vi Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software .................... ............................ 62 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ... ............................ 62 Manually running a scan .
T able of Contents vii Using Windows Media Center ................................................................97 Setting Up Windows Media Cent er ........................................................................ 98 Completing the setup wizard.
viii Getting Started (features var y by model) Listening to Online Radio Stations .............. ............................................ ............... 123 Listening to FM Radio Stations ............................ .............................
T able of Contents ix W orking with Pictures and Videos ....................................................... 151 Working with Digital Images . ............................ .................................................. 151 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center .
x Getting Started (features var y by model) W atching and Recording TV Programs ................................................. 179 Navigating TV + Movies ....... ............................ .................................................. 179 Watching TV .
Getting Help 1 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 Pr ograms . 3 Click User Guides . 4 Click an item to view it or use it.
2 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Onscreen Help and Suppor t Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Suppor t Center (select models only). Here, you can fi nd links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions.
Getting Help 3 Using HP T otal Care Advisor Software HP T otal Care Advisor is a desktop tool yo u use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of your computer . HP T otal Care Advisor has four major areas: PC Health & Security provides a dashboar d view of the status of key areas of your computer .
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T urning On the Computer for the First Time 5 T urning On the Computer for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the se tup 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 .
6 Getting Started (features var y by model) T urning Off the Computer For best results, when using Microsoft Wind ows V ista, 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 batter y .
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 7 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 T o unlock this computer , you must enter your password.
8 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 .
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 9 Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or A way mode Y ou can set the computer to go into Sleep, Hi bernate, or Away modes automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes. T o put the computer into a mode automatically , modify the power management settings.
10 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting to the Internet The computer can connect to the Internet th rough 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 ).
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 11 Using the Computer with Safety and Comfor t Before you begin using the computer , arrang e the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity .
12 Getting Started (features var y by model) Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks. Advantages to multiple user accounts: Abili.
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 13 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depe nding on how you want to control access to your information.
14 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, networ k, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disa ble the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally .
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 15 Configuring the computer for automatic Micr osoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows V i sta operating system. HP recommends that you run Windows V ista Update monthly to install these updates.
16 Getting Started (features var y by model) Installing critical security updates Additional updates to the operating syst em and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto the computer .
T urning On the Computer for the First Time 17 If you need to restore factor y 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 on the taskbar . c Click Help and Support .
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Using the Keyboard 19 Using the Keyboard Y our computer may include either a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard. Using the keyboard is the primar y way that you en ter text and commands for the computer . A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer .
20 Getting Started (features var y by model) Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys , are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations var y by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 opens a Help window fo r the software program being used.
Using the Keyboard 21 Arr ow keys The arrow keys are controls for moving up, do wn, right, and left. Y ou can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation on a W eb page, in a document, or in a game.
22 Getting Started (features var y by model) Keyboard indicators Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with a name or with an icon for its status: Special keyboard buttons There are special buttons (select models only ) at the top of the keyboard.
Using the Keyboard 23 Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Y our keyboard may not include some of the buttons listed. Access buttons NOTE: The number , location, and labeling of buttons var y by keyboard model. Icon Feature Description Sleep Puts computer into or out of power-saving mode.
24 Getting Started (features var y by model) Media control or playback buttons Or Shopping Goes to a shopping W eb site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. Or Sports Goes to a sports W eb site. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program.
Using the Keyboard 25 Customizing the keyboard buttons Y ou can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files or go to favorite W eb sites. If you cannot customize the keyboard butt ons using the following procedure, see the documentation that came with the keyboard.
26 Getting Started (features var y by model) Keyboard Shor tcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you press simultaneously to per form specific actions.
Using the Keyboard 27 3 Push and hold the Connect button ( B ) on the underside of the mouse until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing. 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 29 Using the Mouse Y our computer includes a mouse for directin g the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to mo ve.
30 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Using the Mouse 31 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.
32 Getting Started (features var y by model) Changing the double-click speed T o change the double-click speed of the right mouse button: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar . 2 Click Contr ol Panel . 3 Click Hardware and Sound , if it is present.
Using the Mouse 33 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard T roubleshooting 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 35 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 .
36 Getting Started (features var y by model) Adjusting speaker volume Use the V olume icon on the taskbar to set sp eaker volume. Then, you can adjust the volume by using: The V olume knob or buttons on the keyboard (select models only). The V olume knob on the speakers (select models only).
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37 Selecting a microphone Y our computer comes with one microphone co nnector on the back of the computer . Some models have a second microphone connector on the front of the computer .
38 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card This section provides an over view of configuring and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models).
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 39 Configuring the FlexiJack connector Y our audio device may have a FlexiJack connect or that suppor ts both microphone and Line input.
40 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using Game Mode The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games. A vailable features: V olume, bass, and treble controls Mixer settings .
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 41 The Realtek HD Audio Manager contr ol screens Digital Output: Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings.
42 Getting Started (features var y by model) Microphone: Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone. Includes buttons fo r noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation. Line In (Digital Input): Enables control over volume, playback, mute, recording, and multistreaming audio.
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 43 HDMI Output: Enables you to select the Enviro nment and Equalizer settings. Y ou 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 .
44 Getting Started (features var y by model) Retasking fr ont panel audio connectors Y ou can retask the Line In, Mic In, Headphon e, and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer , as necessar y . 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar .
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 45 Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Audio Manager software enab les you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets.
46 Getting Started (features var y by model) When to use multistreaming audio Y ou may multistream two audio sources as de scribed in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming: Y ou hear 5.1 game sound on A V receiver or powered speakers.
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 Example 2: For digital home entertainment T o configure multistreaming audio output for digital home enter tainment with Realtek HD Audio Manager: 1 Connect th.
48 Getting Started (features var y by model) Selecting recording devices (T ype 6 connectors only) T o select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar . 2 Click Contr ol Panel . 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices ).
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 49 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Contr ol (Select models only) The remote control is designed to work with Windows Media Center . Y ou can use the remote control with Windows Media Center to play CDs and DVDs, view pictures, and much more.
50 Getting Started (features var y by model) Remote Contr ol Buttons Over view 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 imager y that is synchronized to the sound of the music tracks.
Using the Windows Media Cent er Remote Control 51 18 0 to 9, #, * — Enters text and numbers into a Windows Medi a Center search or text box. Each time you press a number button, a different character appe ars. Press the Enter button to select a character .
52 Getting Started (features var y by model) About the Remote Contr ol Use the remote control to open the Windows Media Center program, and use it to view TV , record TV programs, play previously reco rded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video.
Using the Windows Media Cent er Remote Control 53 T roubleshooting the Remote Contr ol 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.
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Introducing Y our Computer Software 55 Intr oducing Y our Computer Software The operation of your computer is controlled by two kinds of software: The Microsoft Windows V ista operating syst em, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer’ s hard ware, peripherals, and software programs.
56 Getting Started (features var y by model) Removing desktop icons Y ou can remove most desktop icons by deleting them. T o 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.
Introducing Y our Computer Software 57 Or ganizing the All Pr ograms list T o change the name of an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Rename . 3 T ype the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard. 4 Click Ye s in the message that appears. T o copy an item: 1 Right-click the item.
58 Getting Started (features var y by model) Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in the upper-right corner . The middle button is either the Maximize butt on or the Restore Down button, depending on the state of the window .
Introducing Y our Computer Software 59 About the Internet This section describes connecting to and us ing the Internet, including how to use a W eb browser and electronic mail (e-mail). Use the Internet to search for information or se r vices on the W eb, or to retrieve, read, or send e-mail messages.
60 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using a Br owser A W eb browser program searches for and di splays W eb 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 W eb page.
Introducing Y our Computer Software 61 Restricting Internet content The Internet provides you with a wide variet y of information, but some infor mation may not be suitable for ever y viewer . With Conten t Advisor (a feature of Internet Explorer), you can: Set up a password.
62 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Nor ton Internet Security Antivirus Software When you use the computer for e-mail, networ k, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can di sable or damage your operating system, software programs, or computer utilities.
Introducing Y our Computer Software 63 Setting a Full System Scan time T o schedule a time for a Nor ton 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 T asks & Scans bar .
64 Getting Started (features var y by model) Sending and Receiving E-Mail E-mail enables you to send and receive lette rs, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. Y our computer comes with an e-mail progra m from Microsoft called Windows Mail (select models only).
Introducing Y our Computer Software 65 Software Quick Reference T able (Select models only) Y our 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.
66 Getting Started (features var y by model) muvee autoProducer (select models only) Add your own style to your movies with mu sic, pictures, titles, scene transitions, and captions. Edit your home movies. Save and burn multiple movie files to DVD.
Introducing Y our Computer Software 67 Backup My PC (select models only) Create computer backup files to protect your data and other important files on your computer .
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Managing Files 69 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.
70 Getting Started (features var y by model) Creating Folders 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Computer . Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Explorer . 2 Navigate to the location where you want to place the new folder .
Managing Files 71 Finding Files T o find a file, you can use the Search box at the top of ever y folder , or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu, which searches the whole computer . T o search from a folder Search box: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Computer .
72 Getting Started (features var y by model) Renaming Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Computer . Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Explorer . 2 Find the file or folder you want to re name, and then click it to select it.
Managing Files 73 Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Computer . Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Explorer . 2 Find the file that you want to copy , and then click it to select it.
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Using CD and DVD Media Drives 75 Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Y our computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to per form different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have.
76 Getting Started (features var y by model) The combination (combo) drive is available on se lect models only . It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/ +R drive (DVD writer) and a CD-R W drive (CD writer), or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.
Using CD and DVD Media Drives 77 4 Close the disc tray by: Gently pushing the tray into the computer . Or Clicking the open/close button on the co ntrol panel for the program that controls the drive. Or Pressing the media control open/close bu tton or Eject button on the keyboard (select models only).
78 Getting Started (features var y by model) Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD W riter 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.
Using CD and DVD Media Drives 79 Disc Features and Compatibility T able Disc File type Can be recorded onto Plays in computer Plays in home or car stereo Plays in home DVD player CD-ROM Data No Y es N.
80 Getting Started (features var y by model) Optical Drive Quick Reference T able Optical drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD- ROM DVD- RAM DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Double- layer DVD Combo CD-RW/ DVD LightScribe DVD+RW/+R BD HD DVD+RW/+R Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
Using CD and DVD Media Drives 81 Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and hi gh-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specif ically for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray , high-definitio n (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs.
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Using the Memor y Card Reader 83 Using the Memor y Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imag ing devices use memor y cards, or media , to store digital picture files. The optional memor y card reader (select models only) can read from and write to a variety of types of memor y cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive.
84 Getting Started (features var y by model) 2 Select a program to access your files. The computer opens a program, so that you can access the media contents.
Using the Memor y Card Reader 85 *Select models only . Not available in all countries/regions. Secure Digital (SD) memor y card Facing up D (upper-right) SD Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memor y Card *.
86 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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) .
Using the Memor y Card Reader 87 Understanding the Activity Light The memor y card reader activity light is of f when there are no media cards plugged into the slots. The light turns on when a media card is inser ted into a slot. The light blinks when data is being transf erred between the card and the computer .
88 Getting Started (features var y by model) T roubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memor y card, tr y the following: Some cards have a read/write or security switch on the card. Make sure that the read/write switch is set to W rite Enabled be fore attempting to write data to the card.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 89 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) c.
90 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 91 HP Media Drive fronts 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 wi th most computers as an external hard disk drive that you connect by using a USB 2.
92 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o connect the drive: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2.0 cable ( E ) into an available USB por t 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.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 93 Y ou can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices. Al so, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a dr ive letter is assigned.
94 Getting Started (features var y by model) Disconnecting the Drive Y ou can safely remove the drive when it is not active. When the amber activity light is blinking, the drive is active, saving or transf erring data. Removing the drive while the light is blinking may cause data loss or damaged files.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 95 T roubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system ser vice packs and other Windows updates installed on your system befo re you try to troubleshoot a drive problem.
96 Getting Started (features var y by model) Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on the operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. T o change a user’ s account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar .
Using Windows Media Center 97 Using Windows Media Center Microsoft Windows Media Center lets you do amazing things with your computer . W ith a full range of easy-to-use digita l enter tainment features, you can experience movies, music, and photos like never before.
98 Getting Started (features var y by model) Setting Up Windows Media Center The first time that you start Windows Media Center on the computer , a Windows Media Center setup wizard opens. Y ou must complete ea ch step in the setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Windows Media Cent er .
Using Windows Media Center 99 The following are some of the items th at are included in the setup wizard: Check for your Internet connection. An Internet connection allows you to access media links, display informat ion about your music CDs and DVDs, and download the T elevision Program Guide if your computer came with a TV tuner .
100 Getting Started (features var y by model) Windows Media Center Star t 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 .
Using Windows Media Center 101 Music — Play music files or music CDs, create and edit playlists, and record music files to CD. See “Using Music with Wi ndows Media Center” and “Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center .” Pl ay Internet and FM radio stations.
102 Getting Started (features var y by model) Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs where you left off. Listen to Internet and over- the-air FM radio stations. Access streaming music and video subscription ser vices. Some music and video subscription ser vices may not be available in all countries/regions.
Using Windows Media Center 103 The right music for the moment In the Music section, you can quickly browse the entire music librar y 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 ver y visual way to find the albums that you want to hear .
104 Getting Started (features var y by model) T ransforming 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.
Using Windows Media Center 105 Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote contr ol Y ou can use either the remote control or the mouse to open and navigate Windows Media Center . T o use the remote control: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control.
106 Getting Started (features var y by model) Selecting items in Windows Media Center Y ou can control the Windows Media Center functions and navigate Wi ndows Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse.
Using Windows Media Center 107 Windows Media Center contr ol menu T o access the control menu in Windows Me dia Center , move the mouse to display the menu bars: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
108 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Using Windows Media Center 109 TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed ca ptioning (not all channels support closed captioning). Y ou can download or edit the T elevision Program Guide, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure the display , and set recording defaults.
110 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 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.
112 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using Music with Windows Media Center Y ou can copy digital music files and organize a music librar y by using music librar y in the Windows Media Center or by using the W indows Media Player program.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 113 Using the music librar y Adding music to the music librar y When you add music files to the music librar y , they are placed into the music librar y in the Windows Media Center and the W indows Me dia Player .
114 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 th is step to add additional folders, click Next , and then click Finish .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 115 Deleting music files fr om the music librar y 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Music . 3 Click music library . 4 Click albums . 5 Select the album that you would like to delete, and then click Delete .
116 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center T o open Windows Media Center , select Music by scrolling up or down in the Windows Media Center window , and then by clicking music librar y .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 117 Changing the visualization settings Y ou can change the visualization settings su ch as the alchemy , bars and waves, and batter y settings. Y ou can also set the visualizat ion options to star t visualizations when the music plays at the beginning of the song, always, or never .
118 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing a song in Windows Media Center Y ou can play a song from anywhere in Music. Y ou can select it from the songs list, or from the albums, ar tists, genres, composers and other lists.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 119 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 Vie w Qu eue .
120 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Y ou can search for music files if you cannot locate them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 121 T o 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.
122 Getting Started (features var y by model) Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center T o copy the music files to CD: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Ta s k s , and then click burn cd/dvd .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 123 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 Ye s to confirm you want to bur n a disc with these files. 11 Click OK to do other things while the disc is being burned.
124 Getting Started (features var y by model) Listening to FM Radio Stations If your HP computer is equipped with a ra dio tuner input (FM T uner In), Windows Media Center can play FM radio stations. The Radi o window in Wi ndows Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations by us ing the remote control or the mouse.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 125 Setting Up the TV Signal T o listen to the FM radio stations you will need to set the TV signal. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 From the T asks menu, click settings , and then click TV .
126 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing FM Radio Stations Once the TV signal is set you can pl ay and listen to FM 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 on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 127 5 Enter a radio station number by using the nu meric 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 Tu n e ( – ) or ( + ) button to find a station manually .
128 Getting Started (features var y by model) 9 Use the playback controls on the remote control, such as Pause, Rewind, and Fast-for ward, to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Windows Media Center continues to record the progra m for up to 30 minutes.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 129 Using preset radio stations 1 Y ou 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-for ward, to control radio playback.
130 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. When the AutoPlay window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. Y ou may have to scroll down in th e window to see Windows Media Player .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 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 medi a controls to control the movie.
132 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using countr y/region codes Most DVD discs have countr y/region codes embe dded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie can be played. The countr y/region number is usually placed over a world globe that is printed on the DVD packaging and disc.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133 3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote cont rol or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback. 4 T o stop playing the DVD, press Stop on th e remote control or move the mouse to display the media controls, and then click the Stop button.
134 Getting Started (features var y by model) 4 When you find the language you want, click Save . 5 T o 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.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 135 Changing DVD closed captioning Y ou can change the DVD cl osed captioning options: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 From the T asks menu, click settings . 3 In the settings window , click DVD .
136 Getting Started (features var y by model) Changing DVD Audio Settings T o select DVD audio settings for viewing the DVD: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 From the T asks menu, click settings .
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 137 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, V ideos, 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 th e drive is labeled with the type of discs that the DVD drive can play .
138 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o 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. Y ou may have to scroll down the window to see all available programs.
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 139 Playing V ideo CDs (VCDs) T o 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 th e V ideo CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list.
140 Getting Started (features var y by model).
Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures that you must perfor m to record (or burn ) files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includ es information about labeling the discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology that is available on select models or by creating a paper label.
142 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Creating Audio and Data Discs 143 CyberLink Power2Go allows you to create closed-session or multisession CDs and DVDs. For closed-session CDs and DVDs, you must reco rd or copy all files on one disc in one recording session.
144 Getting Started (features var y by model) Creating audio CDs This section provides instructions for burnin g an audio CD that can be played in most home and car CD players. T o create an audio CD: 1 Insert a writable CD into the disc-bur ning drive.
Creating Audio and Data Discs 145 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 .
146 Getting Started (features var y by model) 3 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , All Pr ograms , and then click CyberLink DVD Suite . 4 Click the icon in the lower-right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs, and then click Power2Go .
Creating Audio and Data Discs 147 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 th en click and drag them to the lower section of the window .
148 Getting Started (features var y by model) Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint Y ou may burn data, music, and videos to the disc before or after labeling the disc.
Creating Audio and Data Discs 149 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.
150 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 151 W orking with Pictures and V ideos Y ou can view , copy , edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the computer . Y ou 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.
152 Getting Started (features var y by model) V iewing Pictures in Windows Media Center With W indows Media Center , you can view , sor t , edit, print, and create a CD or DVD of the pictures from the folders that you create in the Pictures director y in Windows Explorer .
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 153 V iewing Pictures in Windows Media Center After you organize your pictures in the Pi ctures folder in W indows Explorer , open Windows Media Center to view them: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
154 Getting Started (features var y by model) V iewing pictures as a slide show 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Pictures + Videos , and then click picture librar y . 3 Select the folder of pictures that you want to view as a slide show , and then press Enter on the keyboard.
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 155 Using suppor ted picture file types in Windows Media Center Y ou can view the following types of image files in Windows Media Center . Only supported image file types display in the Pictures + Videos area of Windows Media Center .
156 Getting Started (features var y by model) Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Pictures + Videos , and then click picture librar y .
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 157 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and then select Picture Details .
158 Getting Started (features var y by model) Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Pictures + Videos , and then click picture librar y . 3 Select the picture that you want to print.
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 159 Playing V ideos in Windows Media Center The Pictures + Videos area in W indows 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 an ywhere on the hard disk drive.
160 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using suppor ted video file types Y ou can view the following types of video files in Windows Media Center .
W orking with Pictures and V ideos 161 Creating a DVD fr om V ideo Files in Windows Media Center 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 From the T asks menu, click burn cd/dvd . 3 Insert writable media (CD-R, CD-RW , DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW) into the drive.
162 Getting Started (features var y by model).
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 163 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoPr oducer (Select models only) Creating personalized and professional -looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer , a software program th at is installed on the computer .
164 Getting Started (features var y by model) 3 Add music: Select music files on the computer to add to the movie soundtrack. Y ou can use the following music file types in the movie project: 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in the movie.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 165 Using muvee autoPr oducer Getting star ted T o open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar . 2 Click All Pr ograms , muvee autoPr oducer , Home movies made easy! , and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer .
166 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 167 Capturing video fr om a digital video camera Y ou 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.
168 Getting Started (features var y by model) 7 Click Br owse 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.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 169 4 Y ou can use the magicMoments feature in muve e autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to incl ude in, or leave out of, the final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Vide o/Pictures window , and then click the magicMoments button.
170 Getting Started (features var y by model) Adding pictures T o 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.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 171 Adding music T o add music files to the mo vie project as a soundtrack: 1 Click the Add music button in the Music ar ea. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders on the hard disk driv e to select existing music files for the movie: Add up to three music files.
172 Getting Started (features var y by model) 3 Click the Vid e o/ Pi ct ure s 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.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 173 Making the movie After you have added at least one video or pict ure file to the movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie.
174 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. Y ou can also have muvee autoProducer replace pictures or videos with other simila r or contrasting ones.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 175 Saving the movie pr oject After you are satisfied with the look of the mo vie 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.
176 Getting Started (features var y by model) Recording the movie pr oject to disc T o 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.
Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 177 Upgrading muvee autoPr oducer Y ou 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.
178 Getting Started (features var y by model).
W atching and Recording TV Programs 179 W atching and Recording TV Pr ograms Windows Media Center is where you can watch li ve TV or record your favorite programs for later playback with a few clicks of the remote control. Y ou can use the T elevision Program Guide to find the program that you want to watch or record.
180 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.
W atching and Recording TV Programs 181 W atching 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.
182 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 summa r y of the program and TV rating, if available.
W atching and Recording TV Programs 183 Using the remote contr ol in TV + Movies Button Action T o freeze the live TV image, pr ess Pause. While paused, Windows Media Center continues to reco rd a pause buffer for up to 60 minutes. T o resume watching TV where you left off, press Play .
184 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the T elevision Pr ogram Guide The T elevision Program Guide (Internet ser vic e required) is a free ser vice from Microsoft that provides TV listings information, such as channel, network, program title, program summar y , and scheduled broadcast times.
W atching and Recording TV Programs 185 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 on the remote control, or , with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
186 Getting Started (features var y by model) V iewing the T elevision Pr ogram Guide 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or , with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
W atching and Recording TV Programs 187 Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide The computer must have a connection to the In ternet, and you must select a TV listings provider in the Windows Media Center setu p wizard before you can use and download the guide information.
188 Getting Started (features var y by model) Adding a postal code to receive the correct guide 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or , with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
W atching and Recording TV Programs 189 Editing and removing channels in the guide Some program channels might not appear correc tly in the guide information.
190 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 th e remote control or press the Enter key on the keyboard. Or Click Keyword .
W atching and Recording TV Programs 191 Recording TV Pr ograms Windows Media Center allows you to record TV programs, so that you can watch them when it is convenient.
192 Getting Started (features var y by model) Recording TV by using the guide T o record a current or future program or se ries by using the T elevision Program Guide: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or , with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center .
W atching and Recording TV Programs 193 T o 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.
194 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o change these settings: 1 Open Windows Media Center . 2 In the T asks menu, click settings , TV , Recorder , and then Recorder Storage .
W atching and Recording TV Programs 195 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 .
196 Getting Started (features var y by model) 4 Before disconnecting the drive: Make sure that there are no scheduled re cordings or recordings in progress, to avoid losing data. Change the recording path back to the lo cal hard disk drive. See “Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive.
W atching and Recording TV Programs 197 Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 1 Open Windows Media Center . 2 In the T asks menu, click settings , TV , Recorder , and then More TV Locations . 3 Select Add folder to watch , and then click Next .
198 Getting Started (features var y by model) System requirements to view recorded TV pr ograms on other computers T o play recorded TV files (.dvr-ms files) th at were recorded on your HP computer on.
W atching and Recording TV Programs 199 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 nume ric buttons on the remote control or the numeric keypad on the keyboard, and then click Next .
200 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing Recorded TV Pr ograms The recorded tv window in Windows Media Ce nter is where you can access all of your recorded programs. In the recorded tv wind ow , you can sor t your programs by name, date, or categor y .
Index 201 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.
202 Getting Started (features var y by model) DVD movies changing audio settings 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs erasing rewritable 142 High-Definition .
Index 203 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 libra.
204 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 usi.
Index 205 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 start.
Part number: 5992-2273.
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