HP a1320y, a1428x, a1339d manual Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter, Click My Computer

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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 54.

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 Page 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 ImagesCreating Audio and Data Discs Creating Video Discs and MoviesCreating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 103Setting Up Your PC Using surge protectionPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper locationConnecting to the PC Connector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connectorSerial 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 passwordsUsing HP Products Using HP Organize SoftwareChoose All Programs Click HP Organize Using the Keyboard Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsIcon Feature Description Hp orDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Using Your PC Top Using Your Docking BayTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Connecting the speakersSound connector types 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 Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo enable the Audio Wizard 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 audioSetting up multistreaming audio Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check boxExample 1 Online gaming Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainmentResolving Sound Issues Type 6 connectors onlySelecting Recording Devices Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlyCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Card 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 ComputerUsing the Drive Storing filesPlaying media files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDsPlaying DVDs Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media PlayerSelect 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 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tipsCreating audio CDs Creating jukebox discsVerifying data disc recorded without errors Working with Data DVDs and CDsData disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDWorking with Image Files Creating an image fileBurning from an image file Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe requirementsBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler 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 ProjectAdding files to a video project Capturing video to a video projectClick Add Files Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectEditing the style of a video project Editing movie filesClick Edit Style 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 startedCapturing video from a DV camcorder Capturing live video from a DV camcorderClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera 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 Saving the movie project Recording the movie project to discComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDGetting Started Guide Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using PC Help & ToolsUsing Updates from HP Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 100 supported formats Index Printed
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Overall, the HP Pavilion desktop series encapsulates a range of models that cater to different user requirements. With features emphasizing performance, storage, and multimedia, they provide suitable options for both casual users and more demanding applications, all backed by HP's commitment to quality and innovation.
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