HP z545, z557, z555, z552, z540 manual Warranty and Support Guide, HP Web Site Support

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Warranty and Support Guide

See the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support Guide, included with the documentation, for detailed information on:

HP Web Site Support addresses

Application and System Recovery Programs

HP Support telephone numbers

The terms of your HP warranty coverage

HP Customer Care information

License information

HP Web Site Online Guide addresses

HP Web Site Support

The HP Web site provides:

Supplemental information about the HP Digital Entertainment Center and products

HP Support contact

Software updates

Software patches

Online Information and technical support for your HP Digital Entertainment Center

Online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center

To use the HP Web site:

1Connect to the Internet: Open your Web browser, Or

Press Connect on your keyboard.

2Type the Web site address into your Web browser address box. Press Enter.

3Access the HP Support Web site. Type http://www.hp.com/support into the Web browser address box. Press Enter.

4Select your country/region from the drop-down list. Press the arrow button next to the list.

5Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center and your technical support needs.

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Contents HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide Sample warnings and notes are displayed on this Table of Contents 116 100Digital Still Camera 115 118Appendix Replacing Hard Drive 155 Vi HP Digital Entertainment Center HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter ContentsWelcome Benefits Benefits and FeaturesProduct features HP Personal Media Drive Bay Functional OverviewFront Panel Function Comments Behind Left Door Front AV inputs see belowMemory Card Reader Memory card readers Name Location Supports Insert mediaBack Panel Location and number of connectors may vary by modelConnector Type Color Supported format DVI Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 Video TV Source 2 Black Analog Icon Description KeyboardLeft, Right mouse button TrackBall Mail Opens an Internet e-mail Wireless Keyboard Operation Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboardReplacing the Keyboard Batteries Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsFwd PlayStop SkipAE Print Remote Control OperationAD Enter Remote operationInstalling the Remote Control Batteries Use only alkaline batteries in the remoteHP Digital Entertainment Center AC Power Safety Warnings Please read this important safety informationHP Digital Entertainment Center Cleaning HP Digital Entertainment Center Shipping HP Digital Entertainment CenterHP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Overview System Audio/Video Connections System IntegrationOverview Audio/Video flowBack Panel System DiagramConfigurations may vary Power Front PanelInstallation Guidelines Inches/5.08 cm or moreBasic Set Up Setting up HP Digital Entertainment CenterRequired Steps Inventory Name PictureCables Included Cable Name DescriptionOptional Cables not Included Cable Name Max quantity DescriptionConnecting Cables Additional equipmentConnecting Audio Audio Overview Audio Output ConnectorsConnector Name Color Description Audio amplifiers Sound Connector JacksSpeaker Types Speaker Configurations If your 6.1 AV receiver Then see Typical Audio ConnectionAudio system Description See TV Audio Connection Connecting TV AudioBasic TV audio setup AV Receiver Audio Connection AV Receiver Equipment OverviewHome Stereo Installation Multichannel audio system connectionRemovable Antenna Activity Home Theater Audio AudioBack Channel AV Receiver Digital Home Theater Audio Choose one Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionSelect the cable that most closely matches Your home system Powered Speaker Audio ConnectionAdapter cables Powered Speakers Powered speaker installationAudio Audio 7.1 PRE-OUT Video Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation Center SpeakerChoose one Digital Powered SpeakersDigital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown Monitor speaker installation 2.0 shown Monitor SpeakersAudio In Connections AudioFM Radio Antenna FM radio antenna cable external or internal connectionConnecting Video Out Video Out Overview Video Out Connection OverviewVideo Output Connectors Connector Type ColorComponent Format Desktop Resolution Component Video SettingsHP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite video Audio and Video Switching Overview TV Display OverviewUsing the Remote Control with Your TV Display/video configuration See Typical Video Out ConnectionsVideo Out to TV TV Out standard TV Out high definitionProcedure Video Out from AV Receiver to TVChoose one TV Out through AV receiverVideo Out to Monitor Monitor outVideo Out to TV and Monitor Display Use withTV and monitor out Connecting TV Source TV Source Overview TV Signal Source OverviewTV Source Connectors Overview TV Source Connectors Video S-VIDEO Antenna Typical TV Source ConnectionsSatellite Cable Only TV signal source CableCable Connection Cable Only with Splitter One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box TV SourceTwo Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers TV signal source two digital cable boxes select models only SourceSatellite Connection One Satellite ReceiverTV signal source one satellite receiver TV SourceTwo Satellite Receivers TV signal source two satellite receivers select models only SourceInfrared Transmitter Connection Infrared Transmitter OverviewInfrared Transmitter connection one set-top-box Cable TV Set-top-box Infrared TransmitterInfrared Transmitter Installation Cable or Satellite Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter TV signal source TV antenna Antenna ConnectionTV signal source TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Video Equipment Connectors Video Equipment OverviewVideo Equipment Connection Overview DVD PlayerCamcorder TV source type Display/video configuration SeeTypical Video Equipment Connections VCR connection VCR ConnectionVCR Direct in Connection Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable Existing setups with and without set-top-boxVCR Splitter Video Camera Connection Connecting a Digital Video CameraConnectors EquipmentConnect a digital video camera front panel Connect a digital video camera back panelClick Performance and Maintenance Recognizing the cameraConnect an analog video camera for source input Connecting an Analog CamcorderConnecting an analog camera for video input capture Connecting the Network Peripheral Connection Overview Behind Right DoorConnector Name Description Connection Network configuration See Internet Typical Network ConnectionsConnecting the Wireless Network Antenna Wireless Router Internet connectionInfrared Transmitter Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem DSL/Cable modem direct Internet connectionConnecting Through a Router Router Internet connectionDigital still camera connection front panel USB Device ConnectionDigital Still Camera Digital still camera connection back panelUSB device connection back panel Other USB DevicesUSB device connection front panel Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive Installing an HP Personal Media DriveHP Personal Media Drive installation Running the HP Personal Media Drive UtilityDisconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration Initial Start Up Installing the Keyboard Batteries InitialSet the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver on the TV Use only AA alkaline batteries in the keyboardSyncing the Keyboard Keyboard Front Input Connect Video Audio Headphones MIC Windows Welcome Do not turn off your system during this oneMedia Center First-Run Required Set-upOptional Set-up Click Settings If Your Connections Don’t WorkClick More Programs, HP Settings, and then Front Panel Set up Virus ProtectionAdjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness Register with HPConnecting a Microphone Configuring AudioConnecting Headphones Selecting recording devicesAdjusting the Volume Ensure that the mute box is not checkedConfiguring Audio Output Media Center Speaker Settings DVD audio TV Audio ProcedureConfiguring audio for Media Center Configuring audio for the DVD PlayerDual screen Configuring VideoConfiguring Video Output Viewing the screen image on a second display Disabling the dual screen option Disconnecting the TVClick More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution Adjusting the Desktop Display Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance,Configuring the Keyboard Buttons Click More Programs, and then HP Settings Installing SoftwareHP Settings Utility ProgramsSystem Utilities Help & ToolsTroubleshooting Problems and Solutions AudioCheck your input switches VideoRemote control Problem Solution My remote controlSignal from Doesn’t workSystem Button to reset Problem Solution HP DigitalUsing the On Or part of it doesn’tKeyboard, nothing Happens Problem Solution When I push oneSpecial or multimedia Buttons on Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is presentThough the HP Digital Problem Solution TV or monitorDoesn’t work, even Appears toReader won’t read my Problem Solution Memory cardErrors Memory cardsWon’t play Problem Solution My DVDCodec errors are My DVD won’t play aHP Support Getting HelpHelp and Support Center Help and Support Center is onscreenWarranty and Support Guide HP Web Site SupportOnline Guides Application and System Recovery ProgramsHP Customer Care Updates from HP Updates from HPClick Updates from HP, and then Re-enable Microsoft Web SiteProcedure Important Information About Recorded TV ProgramsHP Digital Entertainment Center Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center
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