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Selecting an Internet Service Provider

As part of the startup screens, you can select an Internet service provider (ISP). Before you can connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an ISP. You must have an Internet connection to use some of the Media Center features.

Open Easy Internet Sign-up:

Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-upicon on the desktop.

Or

Easy Internet Sign-up helps you sign up for a new Internet account, set up an existing account, or configure Internet access using a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (digital subscriber line).

Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, if available, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up.

The Easy Internet Sign-up screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions.

HP Products Work Better Together

HP computers include preloaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Preloaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals.

Simply connect the HP peripheral product and turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use.

Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC

See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, Files and Settings Transfer Wizard overview. This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files onto your new PC.

Or as an alternative, double-click the PC Tune Up & Repair icon (select models only) on your desktop, and review the products and services offered under Backup Data.

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Before Getting Started PC Setup TipsUtility Programs Online Guides Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCSafety and Comfort Updates from HPOpen Easy Internet Sign-up Selecting an Internet Service ProviderHP Products Work Better Together Transferring Old PC Information to a New PCProtecting the PC Installing SoftwareFront-Panel PC Connectors Setting Up the PCConnector Icon/label Description and function Serial Back-Panel PC ConnectorsIcon/label Description and function ConnectorLine Found New Hardware message appears Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PCSome peripheral devices are not included with the PC Connecting to Other DevicesAudio and Video Cables Connecting the Television SignalUsing TV Cables Location and number of connectors may vary by modelRF inputs on your PC Select models only Using the Analog Video CableHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting a dual tuner Connecting the TV Signal SourceConnecting 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 Cables for connecting to a TV Using the TV as a MonitorConnecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics Card Click nView Display SettingsChanging the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Viewing the PC image on the TV Disconnecting the TVDisabling the TV option Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound card Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types That came with your speakers Connector DescriptionSound connector Description Connector Description Illustration TypeName Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Audio SpeakersConnecting 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 Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a Home Audio SystemHome stereo installation PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Configuring Audio Output Choose All Programs Click Multi-channel Sound Manager Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect ManagerDigital-in to Digital-out pass through mode Retasking front-panel connectorsEnabling digital audio output with a sound card optional Configuring Audio Output with a Sound CardConfiguring Audio for WinDVD Player Configuring Audio for Media CenterSelect Speaker Configuration Connectors only Using HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system Using a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker systemResolving Sound Issues Icon Feature Description or function Using the PC HardwareUsing the Keyboard Access buttonsMedia control or playback buttons Configuring the keyboard buttonsIcon Label Description Troubleshooting the remote control Using the Remote ControlMemory Card Reader Formatting a memory card Using the memory card readerUnderstanding the in-use light Safely Remove Hardware Utility Troubleshooting the memory card readerInstalling an HP Camera Docking Station Using Your Storage or Docking BayOUT Installing an iPod Dock HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide MMC / SD Connecting the Wireless LAN Audio TroubleshootingVideo My PC is experiencing video errors Codec errors are occurring when I play certain filesMy software stopped working System and Hardware My remote control doesn’t workDevice Manager Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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