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NOTE: To avoid multiple hard disk drives using the same drive letter, when connecting and removing the drives, assign the letter Z to the HP Personal Media Drive.

Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter

After you insert the drive into the PC, you can find the drive in My Computer. The operating system automatically assigns a letter to the drive. The assigned letter depends on the other storage devices connected to the PC.

To locate the drive:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click My Computer.

3Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive.

You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices. Also, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. Some programs may not be able to find files if the drive has a new drive letter.

It is best to always remove your drive safely to avoid errors. See “Disconnecting the Drive” on page 58.

To assign a drive letter:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Right-click My Computer.

3Select Manage and then click Disk Management.

4Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive.

5Select Change Drive Letter and Paths.

6Click Change, and select a letter. Then apply the changes by clicking OK.

The default volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the My Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing a new name. Rename the drive if you have more than one HP Personal Media Drive.

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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 Getting Help 105 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerCreating Video Discs and Movies Index 109Putting Your PC Together Setting Up Your PCUsing surge protection Placing your PC in the proper locationSerial Connecting to the PCConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Rear Storing documentation and recovery discs Turning On Your PC for the First TimeSetting Up and Connecting to the Internet RequirementsPage Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Signing Up for Software UpdatesSetting Up Accounts on Your New PC Creating user accountsGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Creating passwordsChoose All Programs Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Using HP and Compaq ProductsUsing HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Using the KeyboardIcon Feature Description Hp orDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Getting Started Guide Using Your PC Top Using Your Docking BayTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Sound connector types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsConnecting the speakers Connector Description Illustration TypeSound connector Description Speaker configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 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 Connecting the PC to a home audio system Adapter cablesOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Select models onlyConfiguring the Sound Software Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All ProgramsPage To enable the Audio Wizard Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab Sound Effect Manager control screensUsing the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager Retasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Configuring multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audioExample 1 Online gaming Setting up multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainmentSelecting Recording Devices Resolving Sound IssuesType 6 connectors only Connecting the Speakers Configuring the sound card software Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Recording with the sound cardModes Functions Audio Creation Game ModeMore Information ModeUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlyCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click My ComputerPlaying media files Using the DriveStoring 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 Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying 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 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tipsCreating audio CDs Creating jukebox discsData disc tips Verifying data disc recorded without errorsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDBurning from an image file Working with Image FilesCreating an image file Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Disc Labeling with LightScribeLightScribe requirements Using adhesive disc labels Compatibility InformationDisc Features and Compatibility Table VCDOptical Drive Quick Reference Table DVDSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canWith this program You can Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing VideoSonic MyDVD Video Projects Creating a Video ProjectClick Add Files Adding files to a video projectCapturing video to a video project Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectClick Edit Style Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files To This MenuBurning a video project to disc Click Edit MovieCreating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality FormatGetting Started Guide Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieLocating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting startedClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing video from a DV camcorderCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderPage Adding pictures Adding musicChanging the settings Selecting the styleAdding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Previewing 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 Guides on the Web Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing PC Help & Tools Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 106 supported formats Index
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SR2014HM, a1590d, SR1973CF, SR1918CF, SR2039X specifications

The HP SR series is known for its reliable performance and affordability, making it a popular choice for both home and office computing needs. Among the notable models in this series are the SR2020NX, SR2006NX, SR2023WM, SR2011WM, and SR2038X. Each of these models comes with unique features, technologies, and characteristics that cater to a variety of user requirements.

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