HP SR5213HK, a1520e, a1510y, SR5218HK Getting Help, Turning On Your Computer for the First Time

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Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System

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Y adapter cables

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2.1 home stereo installation

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5.1 home audio installation

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5.1 home audio installation procedure

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7.1 home audio installation

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7.1 home audio installation procedure

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Connecting Digital Audio

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Connecting Headphones

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Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones

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Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones

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Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card

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Connecting the speakers

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Connecting the FlexiJack connector

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Getting Help

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Finding Onscreen Guides

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Finding Guides on the Web

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Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

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Using the PC Help & Tools Folder

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Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections

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Getting messages

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Turning off messages

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Reactivating messages

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Turning On Your Computer for the First Time

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Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort

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Protecting Your Computer

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Using passwords

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Using antivirus software

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Using firewall software

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Installing critical security updates

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Turning On Your Computer for the First Time

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Turning Off Your Computer

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Using Shut Down

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Using Lock

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Using sleep mode

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Using hibernate mode

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Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode

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Restarting the Computer

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Connecting to the Internet

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Signing Up for Software Updates

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ivGetting Started

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Getting Help Turning On Your Computer for the First TimeUsing the Mouse Using the KeyboardIntroducing Your Computer Software Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Managing FilesCreating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 115 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 103Creating Audio and Data Discs 107 Index 129Viii Getting Started Putting Your Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper locationConnecting to the computer Using surge protectionConnector Icon/label Description and function Connector Icon/label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Setting Up a Local Area Network Click the Display SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models onlyChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security featuresConnecting a Modem Getting Started Connecting Speakers or Microphone Using SpeakersSound Connector Types Sound Connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Out lime green for front speakersSpeaker Configurations Connecting a MicrophoneName Speaker system See Speaker types Name Speaker systemConnecting 2/2.1 Two Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 4.1 Four Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Home audio installationComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing HP Connections or Compaq Connections Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Turning On Your Computer for the First TimeComputer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting Your Computer Password Function Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Turning On Your Computer for the First TimeUsing Shut Down Using LockTurning Off Your Computer Click Shut DownUsing sleep mode Using hibernate mode Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away modeClick Easy Internet Services Connecting to the InternetRestarting the Computer Signing Up for Software Updates Click Internet ExplorerSetting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer Creating passwordsGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Using HP Total Care Advisor SoftwareClick All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Getting Started Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionSpecial keyboard buttons Hp Or Compaq OrMedia control or playback buttons Icon Label DescriptionKeyboard Shortcuts Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Control Panel Click KeyboardGetting Started Using the Mouse Using the Mouse ButtonsAutoscrolling ScrollingPanning Changing Mouse Pointer Speed Switching Mouse Button FunctionsClick the Pointer Options tab Getting Started Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsUsing the Control Panel Organizing your All Programs listResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Searching the InternetRestricting Internet content Using Antivirus SoftwareClick All Programs Click Internet Explorer Click Run a Scan Click Run Custom Scan Using Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows MailWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableThen click HP Photosmart Essential Roxio Creator select models only With this program You can Managing Files Organizing Files with FoldersCreating Folders Moving FilesClick Organize and then New folder Click Organize and CutRenaming Files Finding FilesClick Organize and Rename Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Deleting FilesCopying Files Using a Printer Getting Started Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Allows you toInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table VCDOptical Drive Quick Reference Table DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+RGetting Started Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlyCard Insert the media Slot reader location Slot reader Card Insert the media LocationUnderstanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory CardTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bayConnecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay HP Media Drive frontsLocating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click ComputerUsing the Drive Transferring files to another computer manuallyDisconnecting the Drive Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Drive does not appear on my computerAdministrator privilege for installing software Playing Music CDs Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDsPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDs Using country/region codesPlaying DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsAudio CD tips Before you begin creating discsCreating audio CDs Click Audio CDCreating jukebox discs Creating video discsClick Jukebox Disc Click Create DVD. Roxio MyDVD opensCopying a disc Click Copy DiscCreating data discs Creating photo slide show discsClick Data Disc Click SlideshowMaking a disc label using LightScribe Click Burn To DiscUnder Disc Label, select 12 cm LightScribe Disc Making a paper disc labelSelect the Disc Label type, the Printer, and Paper Source Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieUsing muvee autoProducer Getting startedButton Enables you to See Get Video from Change SettingsCamera Add VideoCapturing video from a digital video camera Click the Get Video from Camera buttonAdding videos Adding pictures Adding music Selecting the styleChanging the settings Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the moviePreviewing the movie Modifying the movieSaving the movie project Mobile DevicesRecording the movie project to disc Upgrading muvee autoProducer Getting Started Index Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera Index Part Number
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