HP m7170n, m7248n Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC, Safety and Comfort

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To find these programs, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then select a program or folder.

Updates from HP

HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). You must be connected to the Internet to receive

these updates. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you will not receive these updates. To turn it back on, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, Updates from HP, and Re-enable Updates from HP.

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Please read the “Safety Information” section in the other documentation that came with your PC before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power

Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).

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Safety and Comfort

After assembling your PC, but before using it, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity.

See the Safety & Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information. Click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide.

You can find important ergonomic information on the Internet. Just type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

Online Guides

You can find online guides and information for your PC. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the Support Web address that is listed in the other documentation that came with your PC, and then search for your product name and number.

Online manuals are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have online manuals.

Starting the PC for the First Time

Read the safety information included with your HP Media Center PC before you turn on the PC.

2 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide PC Setup Tips Before Getting StartedUtility Programs Updates from HP Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCSafety and Comfort Online GuidesTransferring Old PC Information to a New PC Selecting an Internet Service ProviderHP Products Work Better Together Open Easy Internet Sign-upInstalling Software Protecting the PCSetting Up the PC Front-Panel PC ConnectorsConnector Icon/label Description and function Back-Panel PC Connectors SerialConnector Icon/label Description and functionLine Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC Found New Hardware message appearsConnecting to Other Devices Some peripheral devices are not included with the PCAudio and Video Cables Included Connecting the Television SignalUsing TV Cables Cable Name DescriptionOptional Audio and Video Cables Not Included Using the Analog Video Cable Select models onlyHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tunerLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Connecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal Using the TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting to a TVConnecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click nView Display Settings Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics CardChanging the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Viewing the PC image on the TV NView tabGe Force FX tab Your TV must be connected to the PC to change the display Disabling the TV optionDisplays tab NView tab disablingDisconnecting the TV Ge Force FX tab disabling Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tabDisplays tab disabling That came with your speakers Connector Description Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound cardConnector Description Illustration Type Sound connector DescriptionSpeaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers Following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Home audio installation PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Configuring Audio Output Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All Programs Click Multi-channel Sound ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Sound Effect Manager control screensRetasking front-panel connectors Digital-in to Digital-out pass through modeConfiguring Audio Output with a Sound Card Enabling digital audio output with a sound card optionalConfiguring Audio for Media Center Configuring Audio for WinDVD PlayerSelect Speaker Configuration Using a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Using HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system Connectors onlyResolving Sound Issues Access buttons Using the PC HardwareUsing the Keyboard Icon Feature Description or functionConfiguring the keyboard buttons Media control or playback buttonsIcon Label Description Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting the remote controlMemory Card Reader Using the memory card reader Formatting a memory cardUnderstanding the in-use light Troubleshooting the memory card reader Safely Remove Hardware UtilityUsing Your Storage or Docking Bay Installing an HP Camera Docking StationOUT Installing an iPod Dock HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide MMC / SD Connecting the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting AudioVideo Codec errors are occurring when I play certain files My PC is experiencing video errorsMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t work System and HardwareDevice Manager Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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m7287c, m7050e (PX154AV), m7087c, m7077c, m7277c specifications

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