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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

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    Getting Star ted[...]

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    The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard produc ts and ser vices are se t forth in the express statements accompanying such products and ser v ices. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty . HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibili ty for the [...]

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    T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Setting Up the Computer ..........................................................................1 Putting the Computer Together .. ........................... ............................ ........................ 1 Placing the computer in the proper location .................... ..........................[...]

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    iv Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................17 Sound Connector Types ........... ........................... .................................................. 17 Connecting a Microphone ........ ........................... .....................................[...]

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    T able of Contents v Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort . .............................. ............................ 48 Setting Up User Accounts ...... ............................ ........................... ......................... 49 Protecting the Computer ........ ............................ ........................... .............[...]

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    vi Getting Started (features var y by model) Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ...............................................73 Adjusting speaker volume ....... ........................... ............................................... 74 Selecting a microphone .......... ........................... ...........................................[...]

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    T able of Contents vii Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software .............................................. 100 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ... .......................... 100 Manually running a scan ........................... ..................................................... 100 Setting a Full [...]

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    viii Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs .................................................................133 Using Music ................. ...................................................................................... 133 Using Music with Windows Medi a Center ................ ......................... ....[...]

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    T able of Contents ix Windows Media Center Features ................. ........................................................ 161 The right music for the moment ................... ..................................................... 162 Playing Internet radio .......... ........................... ............................ ...................[...]

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    x Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing Videos in Windows Media Center .... ........................................................ 187 Playing digital videos .......... ........................... ............................ .................... 187 Using supported video file types .............. .....................................[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 1 Setting Up the Computer Putting the Computer T ogether Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer . Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of componen ts and connectors on the computer , and to learn about some setup alternatives. Look in the computer box for printed de tails or u[...]

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    2 Getting Started (features var y by model) Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability . Use a power st rip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the computer Connect the main hardware devic[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 3 Audio Line Out (powered speakers). Audio Line In. Headphones. Microphone. FireWire ® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with ver y fast transfer rates. NOTE: Y ou must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector . Digital audio in and digital audio out. Side speaker out. Rear spea[...]

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    4 Getting Started (features var y by model) Composite Vid eo 2 Secondar y Composite video connector (yellow) to connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer . A/V In Audio 2 L Secondar y Left audio input connector (white). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner . Y ou must use the Audio In connector , w[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 5 Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector . ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network inter face adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that[...]

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    6 Getting Started (features var y by model) Composite Vid eo Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set-top box. A/V In Audio 1 L Primar y left audio input from set-top box connector (white). NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector , which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primar y l[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 7 Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only). Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer . Pl ug the other end to the telephone line wall jack connector . Analog Video Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video connector (select models only), which conn[...]

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    8 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or V ideo) The following instructions apply only to di gital photo cameras and digital video cameras. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera. T o connect a digital photo came ra or a digital video camera: 1 T urn on th[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 9 3 A Found New Hardware message appears. W ait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows V ista to make the necessar y settings for the new de vice. When installation is complete, a message appears, indicating that the camera is ready to use. 4 Y ou may need to install driver software for your camera. If so, Windows displays a message ask[...]

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    10 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memor y card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or ha[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 11 Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using V ista T o change the screen resolution by using Vista: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize . 2 Click Display Settings . 3 If necessar y , select the monitor , and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under R[...]

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    12 Getting Started (features var y by model) Setting Up a Local Area Network A home local area network (LAN) may consist of either a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect the computer to othe r devices on the network, including other computers. The network components may incl ude a hub or a switch, which can connect multiple devic[...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 13 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection The Ethernet connection, which may be called ne twork inter face adapter , Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high -speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this inter face to a network, such as a LAN, you[...]

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    14 Getting Started (features var y by model) Integrated Wireless Devices Wireless technology transfers data across radi o waves instead of wires. Y our computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices:  Wireless local area network (WLAN) devices connect the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly [...]

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    Setting Up the Computer 15 T o connect the wireless LAN antenna: 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the computer . 2 For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the computer or in an elevated and open area. Checking the wireless LAN device installation T o set u p your w irele ss net wo[...]

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    16 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Pe rsonal (WP A-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When se[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Connecting Speakers or Micr ophone 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 . If the computer has multichannel audio spea ker capacity (select models only), you can connect four c[...]

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    18 Getting Started (features var y by model) The connectors are 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mi ni-jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones. Y our system may also have a separate Di gital Out connector (select models only). Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Whe[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19 The following table shows the sound connector s on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Ty p e 3 Ty p e 6 Ty p e S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connects to front center/ subwoofer speakers in a mult[...]

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    20 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting a Micr ophone Y our computer comes with one microphone connector in the back of the computer . Some models have a second microphone connector in 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 au[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21 Speaker Configurations Y ou may set up your computer for th e following suppor ted configurations: Name Speaker system See Headphones None, muted. “Connecting Headphones.” 2 (stereo) Left speaker , right speaker . “Connecting 2/2.1 (T wo speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers.” 2.1 Left speaker , right[...]

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    22 Getting Started (features var y by model) Speaker types Speakers may be included with the monitor (s elect models only) or are sold separately . Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Y our computer suppor ts only an active (p owered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A ho me audio system does [...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23 5 T urn on the computer . 6 Plug in the speaker system power . 7 T urn on the speaker system. Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the co mputer , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.”  T[...]

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    24 Getting Started (features var y by model) 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the bl ack connector that matches the back of your computer . For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers T o connect two front speakers, two rear spea kers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 T urn off the computer . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the li me green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back[...]

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    26 Getting Started (features var y by model) 8 Plug in the speaker system power . 9 T urn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the co mputer , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options.”  T ype 3: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 4 For type 6 connectors only , connect the side speaker cable to the gray Audio Line Side connector on the back of your computer . 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoof er speaker cable to the gold Audio Line C/ Sub connector on the back of your computer . 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect t[...]

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    28 Getting Started (features var y by model) The following diagram shows a ty pical 7.1 audio installation. Connecting your home stereo system (optional) Most home receivers/amplifiers have RCA- type input connectors. Y ou must connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier . Y adapter cables have one 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) s[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 Connecting a home stereo system to a comp uter requires audio cables that are long enough to reach from the computer to the st ereo. Y ou also must purchase Y adapter or mini-extension cables. 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-chan nel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses pas[...]

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    30 Getting Started (features var y by model) 5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical ad vanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier . This is only a suggested configurat ion. Y our system may be different. Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio sy[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 5.1 home audio installation pr ocedure T o connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 T urn off the computer . 2 T urn off the receiver/amplifier . 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of you[...]

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    32 Getting Started (features var y by model) 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. 8 T urn on the computer . 9 After the audio system is connected to the computer , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.”  T ype 3: See “Confi[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 7.1 home audio installation pr ocedure T o connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 T urn off the computer . 2 T urn off the receiver/amplifier . 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your compu[...]

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    34 Getting Started (features var y by model) 6 T urn on the receiver/amplifier . 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input to which the Y adapter cables are connected. 8 T urn on the computer . 9 After the audio system is connected to the computer , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and So[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 5 T urn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the co mputer , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options.”  Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio [...]

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    36 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an over view of conne cting to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting the speakers NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speaker[...]

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    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 T o connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 T urn on the computer . 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power . After connecting the speaker system to the soun d card, follow the steps in “Configuring the FlexiJack co[...]

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    Getting Help 39 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. Finding Guides on the W eb Y ou can find guides and information for your comput[...]

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    40 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. T o open the Help and Suppor t Ce[...]

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    Getting Help 41 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 .  PC Action Ce[...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 43 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 . 3 T urn on the speakers, if they are present. 4 Set up the compute[...]

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    44 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 . As an alternative to shuttin[...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 45 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. Using Sleep mode When the computer is in Sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power s[...]

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    46 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using Hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive ever ything that is in computer memor y , turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, an d then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer again, [...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 47 Restar ting the Computer When you restart the computer , the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memor y . Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the computer . Also, you may want to install additional [...]

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    48 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o connect to the Internet: 1 Sign up with an ISP . If you already have an account with an ISP , skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP . 2 If you did not set up for Internet ser vice duri ng the initial setup of the computer , set it up now by using Easy Internet Ser vices. a Cl[...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 49 Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of the computer . For example, you can set the software programs th at each user is allowed to access. Windows V ista provides three types of user accounts:  Administrator: Is allowed to change account types for ot[...]

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    50 Getting Started (features var y by model) Pr otecting the Computer Protect the computer , personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using:  Passwords.  Antivirus software.  Firewall software.  Critical security updates. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information[...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 51  Don’t use personal information that others can easily figure out, such as your birthday , child’ s name, or phone number .  Don’t write down passwords unless you stor e them in a secure place away from the computer . Do not store passwords in a file on the computer . Y ou can use the same [...]

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    52 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 . Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy t[...]

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    T urning On the Computer for the First Time 53 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. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates featu[...]

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    54 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 o get the latest updates for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button o[...]

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    T ur ning On the Computer for the First T ime 55  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 . d Click Recover factory settings . e Choose an option, and then follow the on[...]

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    Using the Keyboard 57 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 . A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiv[...]

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    58 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.  Pressing F3 opens a search window . Edit k[...]

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    Using the Keyboard 59 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 .  When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directiona[...]

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    60 Getting Started (features var y by model) Special keyboard buttons There are special buttons (select models only ) at the top of the keyboard. These buttons operate a CD or DVD player , control speaker volume, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to t[...]

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    Using the Keyboard 61 Search Opens page designed to search the Internet. Can be reconfigured to open any W eb site or software program. Or E-mail Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any W eb site or software program. hp Or HP Club Links to HP W eb site. Compaq Or Compaq My Presario Links to Compaq W eb site. Or Shopping Goes to a shop[...]

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    62 Getting Started (features var y by model) Media control or playback buttons 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 doc[...]

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    Using the Keyboard 63 5 Click the Buttons tab, and then double-click the button that you want to change. 6 For the button configuration, click the Down arrow to the right of the list and choose the button capability , such as Complex remote page with label or Simple local file with label . 7 Enter a display label and the address info rmation. For a[...]

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    64 Getting Started (features var y by model) Wireless Mouse and Keyboard T roubleshooting Synchr onizing a wireless mouse and keyboard If the wireless mouse and keyboard do not re spond, use this procedure to resynchronize the devices. 1 Plug the receiver into a USB port on the computer . If you have a choice, a USB port on the front of the compute[...]

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    Using the Keyboard 65 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. 2 Push and hold the Connect button ( C ) on the underside of the keyboard until the blue LED on the receiver stops flashing. For ad[...]

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    Using the Mouse 67 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. Use the mouse on a flat surface. A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mo use th[...]

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    68 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.  On select models, use the scroll wheel button ( B ) in [...]

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    Using the Mouse 69 Autoscr olling 1 Place the cursor anywhere in the document, and then press the scroll wheel button once. An autoscroll icon appears. 2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the mouse from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls. 3 T o stop autoscrolling, press the scroll wheel button[...]

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    70 Getting Started (features var y by model) Changing mouse pointer speed T o change the speed of the cursor on the sc reen relative to the motion of the mouse: 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 Pointer Options tab. 6 In the Motion are[...]

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    Using the Mouse 71 Changing the scr oll wheel speed T o change the scroll wheel speed: 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 Wheel tab. 6 In the V ertical Scrolling area, adjust the nu mber of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 73 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 sp eakers, see “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.[...]

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    74 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). There are two ways to use the V olume icon: 1 Cli[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 75 Selecting a micr ophone 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 . Only one microphone connector works at a time, and th e back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio[...]

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    76 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 the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers, foll[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 77 Configuring the FlexiJack connector Y our audio device may have a FlexiJack connect or that suppor ts both microphone and Line input. If so, you can change the FlexiJack mode , if necessar y . T o do this, you must select the function in the Creative Console Launch er after you connect the audio cable to the[...]

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    78 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using Entertainment Mode The Entertainment Mode optimizes the au dio card for playing movies and music. A vailable features:  Configuring speakers and headphones  Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX  V olume, bass, and treble controls  Mixer settings Using Game Mode The Game Mode optimiz[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 79 6 Click the Speaker Configuration tab. 7 Select your type of speakers from the drop-down menu. 8 Click OK . The Realtek HD Audio Manager contr ol screens  Digital Output: Enables you to select the Environment and Equalizer settings. Y ou can select an environment, such as Stone Room or Auditorium . Under [...]

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    80 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.[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 81  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 . Config[...]

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    82 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 . 2 Click Control Panel . 3 Click Hardware and Sound , and then click Realtek HD Audio M[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 83 Configuring multistreaming audio The Realtek HD Audio Manager software enab les 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 connec[...]

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    84 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.  Y ou also hear gaming conversation on a headset. See “Example 1: For online gaming.” 2 Fo[...]

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    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 85 Example 2: For digital home entertainment T o configure multistreaming audio output for digital home enter tainment 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 ?[...]

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    86 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 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[...]

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    Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 87 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. This remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media[...]

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    88 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. 3M u s i c — Opens the Music Librar y window in Win[...]

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    Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 89 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 . 19 Clear — Deletes the last character entered. 20 LED — Activity indicator light. The LE[...]

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    90 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. T o open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it at the remote sensor , an[...]

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    Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 91 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.  Point the remote control within a 45-degree angle range and l[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 93 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.  Software programs that per[...]

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    94 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. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Re[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 95 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 Y es in the message that appears. T o copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy . 3 Go to the desktop or folder , right-click [...]

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    96 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 . W orking with Digital Images Y ou can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 97 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. The Internet is a group of computers that commu[...]

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    98 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. Y ou can go to a differe[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 99 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 Content Advisor (a feature of Internet Explorer), you can:  Set up a password.  Control Internet access.  Set up a list of W eb sites that peop[...]

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    100 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. Antivirus software can detect mo st virus[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 101 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 . 4 Click Configure a Scan . 5 Click Schedule Full System Scan . 6[...]

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    102 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). Y ou may also use e-mail progra ms from other vendors. Some ISPs provid[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 103 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.  Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality that [...]

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    104 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.  Use the magicSpot feature to control the mo tion effects applied to your pictures. C[...]

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    Introducing Y our Computer Software 105 Backup My PC (select models only)  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 video[...]

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    Managing Files 107 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 ever ything that you do on the computer involves working with file[...]

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    108 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 . 3 Click Organize , and then click New Folder . 4 T ype a n[...]

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    Managing Files 109 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 . Or Click the Windows Start Button on the t[...]

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    110 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. 3 Click Organize , and then Rename . 4 T ype the [...]

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    Managing Files 111 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. 3 Click Organize , and then Copy . 4 Find and open the folder in which you want to p[...]

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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113 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. The combination (combo) drive is available on select models only . It combines the function s o[...]

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    114 Getting Started (features var y by model) Handling CDs and DVDs T o 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. Doing so coul[...]

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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives 115 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). Or  Pressing the Eject button o[...]

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    116 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 No No Music No Y es Y es V aries by model CD-R Data Y es Y es No No Music Y es Y es V aries by model V aries by model CD-RW Data Y es Y es[...]

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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives 117 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. Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Read DVDs. No No Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Read data [...]

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    118 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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.  PowerDirector is a v[...]

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    Using the Memor y Card Reader 119 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. The card reader is ac[...]

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    120 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o use the memor y card reader: 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light ( A ) on the memor y card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Select a program to access your files. The computer opens a program, so that you can access the media con[...]

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    Using the Memor y Card Reader 121 *Select models only . Not available in all countries/regions. Card Insert the media 4-slot reader location SmartMedia (SM) memor y card Facing up B (upper-left) SM xD media Facing up B (upper-left) xD CompactFlash T ype I media Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) CF/l CompactFlash T ype II media Receptacle edge [...]

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    122 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) Memor y Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Memor y Stick ([...]

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    Using the Memor y Card Reader 123 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 . Formatting a Memor y Card If you h[...]

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    124 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. ?[...]

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    Using the HP Personal Media Dr ive and HP Pocket Media Drive 125 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 dr ives designed to quickly and easily increase the storage capacity and to transfer media files su[...]

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    126 Getting Started (features var y by model) Connecting the Drive The HP Media Drive is designed to work with mo st 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 specia l horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive b[...]

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    Using the HP Personal Media Dr ive and HP Pocket Media Drive 127 Inser ting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 1 T urn on the computer . 2 In the horizontal position, insert the driv e with the HP logo facing up and the HP product name right-reading. In the vertical position, the drive’ s flat side is down, and the rounded side is up. Do not force th[...]

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    128 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 cabl e. If the computer has USB 1.1 ports, use two USB ports to insure that enough power is supplied. Most USB 2.0 por ts[...]

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    Using the HP Personal Media Dr ive and HP Pocket Media Drive 129 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 conn ector or insert it into an HP Media Drive bay , the operating system automatically assi gns a letter to the hard disk drive. The assigned letter depends on other stor age devices connected to [...]

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    130 Getting Started (features var y by model) Using the Drive When running for long periods of time, the aluminum case of the HP Media Drive may become ver y warm. This is part of the HP Media Drive’ s advanced design and is completely normal. The built-in, low-noise fan is designed to turn on automatically at pr e-set temperatures. If you are us[...]

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    Using the HP Personal Media Dr ive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 T o disconnect the HP Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that may be accessing the HP Media Drive. Make sure that the activity light on the drive is off. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the bottom of the desktop. If this icon is hi dden, clic[...]

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    132 Getting Started (features var y by model) Drive does not appear on my computer T r y the following solutions in the order listed: 1 Check to see if the drive is on. The power LE D on the front of the drive should be lit. 2 Check that the USB cable is securely and pr operly connected to the drive and the USB connector on the computer . 3 While t[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133 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 gre[...]

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    134 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. Music files that are added to music librar y in the Windows Media Center and in the Windows Media Playe[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 135 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 . The added music files can immediately be found and played back usin g Music in Windows Media Center or the Wi[...]

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    136 Getting Started (features var y by model) 5 Click Add folders on this computer , and then click Next . 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 fo[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 137 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 . 6 Click Y es when the Confir m Delete window is displa[...]

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    138 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 . Y ou will find a few music albums and tracks listed in the Windows Media Center and W indows Media Player music libr[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 139 If you insert a music CD when Windows Medi a Center is not open, the AutoPlay window appears and lists various options. Y ou can select the Audio CD options by using the Windows Media Center or W indows Media Play er . If you have another program set as the default audio player , Windows opens th e program and begins [...]

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    140 Getting Started (features var y by model) Playing an album in Windows Media Center 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Center . 2 Click Music . 3 Click music library . 4 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 5 Click albums . 6 Select the album that you want to play . 7 Click Play Album . Playing a song [...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 141 Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center A queue is a temporar y list of songs that is crea ted in Music as you select songs, albums, or playlists to play . Y ou can continue to add songs, or you can delete songs from the queue. Y ou can create a queue and save it as a play list that you can access in Windows Media Ce[...]

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    142 Getting Started (features var y by model) 1 Click Play Album to play the album from the album details window . 2 The now playing window opens, and the album starts playing. 3 In the now playing window , you can also select:  View Queue to view an ordered list of all tracks that will be played on the album.  Vis ual i ze to view a moving p[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 143 Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center A playlist is a customized list of songs that you ca n keep to play later or record to a CD. Using playlists, you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you want the files to play . Y ou can create a playlist that includes severa l tr[...]

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    144 Getting Started (features var y by model) 5 Go back to the Windows Media Center . Click the mouse on the left arrow on the top left of the screen to go back to Windows Media Center . 6 Click play all . 7 Click View Queue . 8 Click Save As Playlist , and give the playlist a name. 9 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, an[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 145 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. 6 Use the alphanumeric keypad buttons on the remote control or the keyboard to enter a name for the CD, and then click Next . This will take you to the Choose Music window . [...]

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    146 Getting Started (features var y by model) Listening to Online Radio Stations In the radio area of Windows Media Center , you can play , listen, and preset various online radio stations. 1 From the Windows Media Center , click Music , and then click radio twice. 2 Click presets to preset and organize your favorite radio stations. 3 By clicking s[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 147 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 . Or  If the Windows Media Player window do es not automatically open, click[...]

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    148 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. 5 T o play the DVD in full-scre[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 149 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. DVDs without countr y/re gion codes play on any player or drive i[...]

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    150 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. 5 Move the mouse for other icons t[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 151 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. Changing DVD remote contr ol options T o change the DVD remote control options: 1[...]

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    152 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 . 4 In the DVD Settings window , click Closed Captionin[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 153 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.  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 . Or  If the Windows Media Playe[...]

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    154 Getting Started (features var y by model)  Some HD DVD and Blu-ray advanced features may not be supported.  As HD DVD and Blu-ray are new formats containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility , and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems[...]

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    Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 155 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. Y ou may have to scroll down in the window to see all available progra[...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 157 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. Windows Media Center is simple and convenie nt to use. Y ou can easily find and c[...]

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    158 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 . The W indows Media Center setup wizard may take [...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 159 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 .  Optimiz[...]

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    160 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 . F Use arrow keys to scroll up and down, le ft and right through the submenu[...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 161  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 .” Listen to internet radio station. See “Listening to Online Radio Stations.”  Ta s k s — Change pr[...]

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    162 Getting Started (features var y by model)  Open specific windows in Windows Media Ce nter by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control.  Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive, such as the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately).  Use the Optimization setting to k eep t[...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 163 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. Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos, Windows Media Center de[...]

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    164 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remot[...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 165 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. In the Windows Media Center windows, a select ed item such as a folder , file, or menu item is either highlighted or moves to a z[...]

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    166 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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 . 2 From the T asks menu, click shutdown to open the window with the menu items that ar[...]

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    Using Windows Media Center 167 3 Select a settings categor y . 4 Select one of the settings listed. Then, us e the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to se lect an option, or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to save your changes. Windows Media Center Settings categories  General  Startup and W[...]

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    168 Getting Started (features var y by model) T o view information for your computer , go to the Support W eb address that is listed in the Limited W arranty and Support Guide , and search for your model’ s name and number . The product model is on the lower front of the computer . T o find the online documentation for your prod uct, search for y[...]

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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 169 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. Th[...]

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    170 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. T o erase a rewritable disc in CyberLink Power2Go: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskb[...]

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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 171 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. For multisession CDs and DVDs, you can record or copy files in several sessions until the disc is filled or until you close t[...]

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    172 Getting Started (features var y by model) Before you begin creating discs  Save all work, and close all open programs.  T urn off the screen saver . 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[...]

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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 173 Creating video discs This section provides instructions for creati ng a video disc. Y ou can create a video disc from files on the computer hard disk drive or directly from a digital video camera. 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-bur ning drive. 2 Open the CyberLink PowerDirector program by clicking the Windo[...]

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    174 Getting Started (features var y by model) Copying a disc The following section explains how to ma ke a copy of an existing CD or DVD. Copying a disc using two disc drives If you have two disc drives, you can copy a CD or DVD directly from one drive to the other . T o copy a DVD by using this method, you must have two DVD drives. Otherwise, use [...]

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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 175 Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc. T o create a data disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-bur ning drive. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar , All Programs , and then click CyberLink DVD Suite . 3 Click the icon in the lower-right corner o[...]

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    176 Getting Started (features var y by model) LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things:  A LightScribe-enabled disc drive (selec t models only), identified by the LightScribe logo  Labeling software that supports LightScribe  A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by [...]

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    Creating Audio and Data Discs 177 9 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. b Select a background image by clicking the arrows under Back[...]

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    178 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 clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available, and then click the Select button when you find the on[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 179 W orking with Pictures and Videos 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.  Digital camera or digital vi[...]

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    180 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 . Pictures is a folder on the hard disk drive in the Documents window , and it[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 181 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 . 2 Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture librar y . 3[...]

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    182 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. 4 Click pl[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 183 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 . Unsuppor ted files are skipped in a slide show .  Folder icons appear eve[...]

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    184 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 . 3 Select a picture to edit. 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote cont[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 185 4 Press the i (More information) button on the remote control or Ctrl+D on the keyboard, and then select Picture Details . 5 Click To u c h U p . 6 Click Cr op . 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 d[...]

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    186 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. 4 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or the i (More information) button o[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 187 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.  Create a [...]

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    188 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 . Other file types are supported if the computer ha s the correct software installed: T ransferring and Recording V ideo Files Once you capture the video by using video capture and editing software[...]

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    W orking with Pictures and V ideos 189 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. 4 Select Vid e o D VD , and then click Next [...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 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 that is installed on the computer . The 6.0 version of muvee autoProducer includ es features such as video capture and d[...]

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    192 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. 5 Add captions: Personalize the movie with [...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 193 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 . 3 O n t h eF i l[...]

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    194 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.” Add Video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to the project. “Addi[...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 195 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. See “Capturing live video from a DV camera.”[...]

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    196 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. Capturing recorded video from a DV camera For best results when using muvee autoPr[...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 197 3 Adjust the order of the video files by dragging and dropping the files. 4 Y ou can use the magicMoments feature in mu vee 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 , [...]

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    198 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.  Select mu[...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 199 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.  Select multiple music fil[...]

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    200 Getting Started (features var y by model) Changing the settings T o adjust the audio and video project settings for the movie: 1 Click the Personalize button. The Personalize window opens. 2 Click the Duration tab to set preferences for the length of the video production. Click one of the following settings:  Fit to music: The produced versi[...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 201 6 Click the Title tab to type in the movie title.  Select the animation style of the title.  Choose the background color or image style. Click the Use image button to browse for an image that you want to use with the title.  T ype in the title. Select Use Font , and then click the Use Font bu[...]

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    202 Getting Started (features var y by model) Previewing the movie After you have made the movie, you can pr eview how it looks and sounds, and take snapshots of frames in the movie. 1 Click the Start Playback button. The movie star ts playing. 2 Use the Stop and Previous Frame / Next Frame buttons to navigate through the movie. 3 Click the Ta k e [...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 203 5 Use the controls in the T weak muvee window to modify the movie project:  Click the Auto-replace with similar button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with another similar picture or video segment.  Click the Auto-replace with different button to automatically replace a pictu[...]

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    204 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. 2 Remove the check mark next to any muvee files th[...]

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    Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 205 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. 3 Edit the muvee files before[...]

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    206 Getting Started (features var y by model) 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. It also includes support for DivX file types, so that you can impor t or create DivX-format movie[...]

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    Index 207 Index A adding CD tracks to the music library 136 music files to the music library from the hard disk drive 135 adjusting monitor 11 antivirus, installing program 55 audio connector 5 Audio Line Out 5 retasking (multistreaming) 82 audio input, left and right connectors 4 autoscroll 69 B batteries installing in remote control 90 type for r[...]

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    208 Getting Started (features var y by model) connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 back panel 7 Composite Video In 6 computer 2 FM In 6 headphones 4 keyboard 4 Microphone In 4 modem 7 monitor 7 mouse 4 printer 5 S-video In 5 TV/Cable Ant 6 USB 4 , 5 country/region codes 149 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card audio modes 77 configuring 76 [...]

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    Index 209 HP Media Drive 125 activity and power lights 127 automatic on and off feature 126 disconnecting the drive 130 inserting a drive 127 location and drive letter 129 HP Photosmart Essential 103 HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 I IBM Microdrive 122 Internet security 52 , 100 K keyboard connector 4 customizing buttons 62 short[...]

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    210 Getting Started (features var y by model) N network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card (NIC) 13 Norton Internet Security configuring 100 registering 100 O Off button, See turning off computer 44 optical drive quick reference 117 Optimization setting 162 , 167 P panning with the mouse 69 peripherals 2 pictures 179 copying pictures to CD [...]

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    Index 211 T transferring information to your new computer 55 troubleshooting remote sensor 91 turning off computer 44 U update, Windows Vista 53 updating, system 53 USB connector 4 , 5 user accounts creating 49 V VCD 205 playing with Windows Media Player 155 video capture live 195 recorded video 195 video editing getting started with muvee autoProd[...]

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