HP SR2038X, a1593cn, a1590d Recording with the sound card, Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes

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Recording with the sound card

The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder.

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Smart Recorder.

The Smart Recorder window displays.

Smart	Description
Recorder Tools

Record Now	Configure settings for audio source, recording format,
	output location, and audio quality on one screen.

Record Wizard	Configure recording settings with the help of a wizard.

Schedule	Set Smart Recorder to automatically record at a time of your
	choosing.

My Recordings	Access your saved recordings.

NOTE: For additional information on recording refer to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation.

Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes

The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card has three modes:

•Audio Creation Mode

•Entertainment Mode

•Game Mode

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Contents Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Using the HP Personal Media Drive Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the Memory Card Reader Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Digital ImagesPlaying CDs and DVDs Creating Video Discs and Movies Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerGetting Help 105 Index 109Using surge protection Setting Up Your PCPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper locationSerial Connecting to the PCConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector 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 DevicesChoose All Programs Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Using HP and Compaq ProductsUsing HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software Icon Feature Description Using the KeyboardIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Hp orDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Getting Started Guide Using Your Docking Bay Using Your PC TopTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Sound connector types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsConnecting the speakers 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 Click the Speaker Configuration tab Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerTo enable the Audio Wizard Sound Effect Manager control screensRetasking 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 audioExample 1 Online gaming Setting up multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Selecting Recording Devices Resolving Sound Issues Type 6 connectors only Connecting the Speakers Configuring the FlexiJack connector Configuring the sound card softwareRecording with the sound card Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modesMore Information Game ModeModes Functions Audio Creation ModeUsing 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 LetterStoring files Using the DrivePlaying media files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing DVDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying Music CDs Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codesPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs 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 CDsData disc tips Verifying data disc recorded without errorsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Creating data discs Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Copying a DVD or CDBurning from an image file Working with Image FilesCreating an image file Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Disc Labeling with LightScribeLightScribe requirements 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 ProjectsClick Add Files Adding files to a video projectCapturing video to a video project Adding submenus to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectEditing movie files Editing the style of a video projectClick Edit Style To This MenuClick 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 autoProducerClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing video from a DV camcorderCapturing live video from a DV camcorder 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 Mobile Devices Saving the movie projectClick Save Now Recording the movie project to disc Click Options and then click Number of copies Finding Onscreen Guides Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 106 supported formats Index

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