HP SR1905AP, a1593cn Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices, Creating passwords

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Creating passwords

Passwords help protect your PC and information from unauthorized access and help ensure that information on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password:

•Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.

•Choose a long password (minimum of 6 characters).

•Use a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols.

•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 your password.

Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices

After you set up the PC, you may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Keep in mind these important guidelines:

•Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore program.

Click Start, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then System Restore.

The restore point is a snapshot of your PC configuration. By using System Restore, you ensure that you have a point to return to before an issue occurred. For information about System Restore, refer to the Microsoft Web site at:

http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide

•Choose software that is compatible with your PC — check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC.

•Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer’s documentation or customer service information for help if you need it.

•For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program.

NOTE: Only use licensed original software. Installing copied software may be illegal, may result in an unstable installation, or may infect your PC with a virus.

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Contents Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Working with Digital Images Playing CDs and DVDsCreating Audio and Data Discs Index 109 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerCreating Video Discs and Movies Getting Help 105Placing your PC in the proper location Setting Up Your PCUsing surge protection Putting Your PC TogetherConnecting to the PC Connector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connectorSerial Rear Turning On Your PC for the First Time Storing documentation and recovery discsRequirements Setting Up and Connecting to the InternetPage Signing Up for Software Updates Using the PC with Safety and ComfortCreating user accounts Setting Up Accounts on Your New PCCreating passwords Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesUsing HP and Compaq Products Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize SoftwareChoose All Programs Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Hp or Using the KeyboardIcon Feature Description Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Getting Started Guide Using Your Docking Bay Using Your PC TopTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Connecting the speakersSound connector types Illustration Type Connector DescriptionSound connector Description Name Speaker system See Speaker configurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a home audio systemOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Select models only Connecting digital audioConfiguring the Sound Software Choose All Programs Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerPage Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab To enable the Audio WizardRetasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect Manager Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager When to use multistreaming audio Configuring multistreaming audioSetting up multistreaming audio Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check boxExample 1 Online gaming Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring Sound for the Media Software ProgramResolving Sound Issues Type 6 connectors onlySelecting Recording Devices Connecting the Speakers Configuring the FlexiJack connector Configuring the sound card softwareRecording with the sound card Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modesMode Game ModeMore Information Modes Functions Audio CreationUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Click My Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterPlaying music files Using the DriveStoring files Playing media filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDsPlaying DVDs Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codesSelect Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or Playing Video CDs VCDsPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingAudio CD tips Verifying audio disc recorded without errorsCreating jukebox discs Creating audio CDsVerifying data disc recorded without errors Working with Data DVDs and CDsData disc tips Creating data discs Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Copying a DVD or CDWorking with Image Files Creating an image fileBurning from an image file Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe requirementsBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Compatibility Information Using adhesive disc labelsVCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD Optical Drive Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Before You Begin Capturing Video Creating Video Discs and MoviesCreating a Video Project Sonic MyDVD Video ProjectsAdding files to a video project Capturing video to a video projectClick Add Files Adding submenus to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectTo This Menu Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files Click Edit StyleClick Edit Movie Burning a video project to discCreating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality Format DVD Recording TimeGetting Started Guide Basic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerLocating muvee autoProducer Getting started Using muvee autoProducerCapturing video from a DV camcorder Capturing live video from a DV camcorderClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder Adding videosPage Adding music Adding picturesSelecting the style Changing the settingsAdding an opening title and closing credits Previewing the movie Making the movieModify the movie Saving the movie project Click Save NowMobile Devices Recording the movie project to disc Click Options and then click Number of copies Choose All Programs Choose User’s Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing PC Help & Tools Using Updates from HP or Compaq ConnectionsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 106 supported formats Index

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