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Using an HP Personal Media Drive

The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files from one PC to another. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC.

The HP Personal Media drive is designed to:

Work with the Media Center PC and other PCs that have a USB port.

Store large media files and personal files.

Transfer files between PCs.

Play media files.

Back up your files.

For more information about using your

HP Personal Media Drive with Media Center, refer to the documentation on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support

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The HP Personal Media Drive is sold separately.

Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive to Work with Media Center

When you complete this setup procedure, you will be able to easily access content, such as music, photos, videos, and recorded TV programs from customized folders on your HP Personal Media Drive.

Once you complete the setup wizard, you can drag and drop your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV files from your primary hard disk drive to personalized folders in the HP Personal Media Drive for backup or storage. You will also be able to use your remote control to access these files from within Media Center.

1 Insert the HP Personal Media Drive Installation CD that came with your HP Personal Media Drive.

2 When the menu of installation options appears, select the items you want to install by placing a check in the check box next to the choices. Make sure you place a check next to HP Media Center Setup Utility, and then click Install.

3 Insert your HP Personal Media Drive into the drive bay or connect it to a USB port, and then click Continue.

4 Follow any onscreen instructions and restart the PC when you complete the wizard.

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Contents Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Page Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Reference Guide USA Table of Contents Index 161 Experience the Fun of Media Center WelcomeUsing Media Center Features Setting Up Media Center Using Media CenterCompleting the setup wizard steps Opening Media Center Getting the Most out of Media CenterEF G Media Center Start MenuUsing More Programs in Media Center Using Online SpotlightOther menus not shown Navigating Media Center Closing Media CenterViewing files on a portable media device Synchronizing Media to a Portable Media DeviceSelect Start Sync Opening Media Center Help Using Media Center HelpMedia Center menu bars and PC control menu Using Instant Messaging in Media CenterLogging in to your messenger account Changing Media Center SettingsSelect More Programs, Finding Additional Media Center Information Media Center settings categoriesRemote control can Using the Remote ControlRemote control cannot Night and do not want to be disturbed PC will not Remote Control Buttons OverviewGuide opens the TV Guide Clear deletes the last character enteredUsing the Remote Control Begin using your remote control Shortcut buttons Remote Control ButtonsRemote control LED and the remote sensor LED Recording in standby modeStandby button Media playback buttons HP Media Center PC Reference Guide Navigation and other buttons Alphanumeric Keypad and Print buttons Navigating My TV Watching and Recording TV ProgramsWatching Live TV Watching TVControlling TV playback Button Action Using the remote control in My TVImportant information about the Television Guide Using the Television GuideViewing the Television Guide Television Guide is not available in all countries/ regionsSetting up how Media Center downloads the Guide Adding missing channels to the Guide Manually downloading the GuideSelect Add Channel Removing channels from the Guide Searching for TV ProgramsSearching for TV programs using categories Recording TV from the Guide Recording TV ProgramsRecording icons Recording manually Record by using the Record buttonRecording TV without the Television Guide Category search Recording TV from SearchRecord icon in the taskbar Standby mode and scheduled recordingsRecording TV tips Important information about My TV and FM radioCopying recorded TV programs to DVD or CD Recording quality and hard disk drive storage spaceRecorded to Select View DVD or View CDPlaying Recorded TV Programs Using the More Information button with recorded TV programsLocating recorded TV programs on your hard disk drive Playing a recorded program on a non-Media Center PCCommon recording errors About Recording ErrorsViewing recording errors Recording error Description of errorResolving Recording Conflicts Select Record settings, and then Change settingsRecording priority rules Resolving a recording conflictDeleting a scheduled program or series Deleting TV ProgramsDeleting a recorded program or series Setting movie/DVD ratings Setting Parental ControlsChanging parental control access code Blocking unwanted TV programs and moviesDisplaying Teletext Setting Caption DisplayImportant information about recorded TV programs Safeguarding Recorded TV ProgramsAbout Teletext Preparing the code key files All Users\DRM\ Using the code key backup CD after a system recovery Making the backup CDChoose Restore files and settings, and then click Next Recording two programs at the same time Using Two TV Tuner CardsIncreasing hard disk drive space Managing Hard Disk Drive SpaceAdjusting TV recording and storage settings Adjusting System Restore settings Using the Disk Cleanup utilityUninstalling software programs that are not needed Deleting recorded TV programsContent Protection Update HP Tunes Playing Music FilesMy Music Adding Music to the iTunes music Library Using HP Tunes with Media CenterAdding music files from a CD in iTunes Adding music files from the Internet Using supported music file typesAdding music files from your hard disk drive Creating a Playlist with iTunes Playing CDs with HP TunesChanging song name, genre, artist, or album in iTunes Select Playlists or AlbumsCreating Music CDs with iTunes Creating and Editing a New Playlist with HP TunesSelect Add to Now Playing List, and then select OK My Music menu in Media Center Using My Music with Media CenterSelect Add folders on this computer, and then select Next Adding Music to My Music LibraryDeleting music files from the My Music library Adding music files from a CDMy Music MP3 Playing Music Files in My MusicPlaying a song in My Music Playing an album in My MusicFinding and Playing an Album in My Music Creating a Queue List in My MusicCreating a Playlist in My Music Select Create CD Copying Music Files to CD in My MusicEditing song and album information Selecting a VisualizationSelect Edit Info Select Visualization OptionsHP Image Zone Plus Working with PicturesMy Pictures Working with Digital ImagesOrganizing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Using HP Image Zone Plus in Media CenterHP Image Zone Plus window Media Center Creating your picture catalog in HP Image Zone Plus Modifying a date assigned to your pictures Creating albumsAssigning a keyword to your pictures AlbumSearching for pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Assigning a place to your picturesSelect HP Image Zone Viewing a slide show in HP Image Zone Plus Viewing Pictures in HP Image Zone PlusViewing a slide show with music in HP Image Zone Plus Changing view and slide-show options Editing Pictures in HP Image Zone PlusUpdating edited picture files in Media Center Printing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Using supported picture file types with HP Image Zone PlusUsing My Pictures in Media Center Adding Pictures to My Pictures Organizing Pictures in My PicturesAdding picture files from your hard disk drive Viewing pictures as a slide show Viewing Pictures in My PicturesSelect My Pictures Zooming into and panning across your pictures Viewing a slide show with music in My PicturesSorting pictures Select Sort by date or select Sort by nameTurning photo captions on or off Changing picture settingsEditing Pictures in My Pictures Using supported picture file types in My PicturesFixing red eye or contrast Rotating pictures Cropping pictures in My PicturesPrinting Pictures in My Pictures Setting up your printerCopying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Using the Desktop for Some Picture TasksMedia Center, all pictures are copied to CDs as .jpg files Select More ProgramsPlaying Videos Playing Digital Videos in Media Center Using Supported Video File TypesSelect My Videos Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files Transferring and Recording Video FilesRecording an analog video file Recording a digital video fileOrganizing Videos Changing the Display for Better Image Quality Playing a Video Stored on Removable MediaCreating a Desktop Background from a Video File Adding Digital Videos to My Videos Using the More Information Button with My Videos HP Media Center PC Reference Guide Playing DVD movies in Media Center Playing DVDsChanging the DVD Movie Language Changing DVD Audio SettingsAbout playing DVDs Watching DVD in the inset window or in a resized window Stopping a DVD moviePlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Programming Remote Control Buttons for DVDListening to FM Radio Playing FM Radio Stations Organizing Pre-set Radio Stations Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same TimeHP Media Center PC Reference Guide Recording TV Programs to DVDs Copying a TV program to CD/DVD using Media CenterCopying Recorded TV Programs to DVD Copy a recorded TV program to a DVD with other programsWatching Recorded TV Programs on DVD Using Double-Layer Technology and Media Digital Media Copy Protection Signal Method Source Record Encrypt PlaybackCopy protection for DVD movies MacrovisionPlaying Music CDs with iTunes Playing CDs and DVDsSetting Media Center as the automatic CD or DVD player Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK Using country/region codesPlaying Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVD Creating Burning CDs and DVDs with RecordNow Creating Burning CDs and DVDsCreating music CDs with RecordNow Disc, thus the term burningCreating CDs to play on your PC Creating CDs to play in your car or home CD playersSelect Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Projects tab Select Jukebox CDCreating a music CD Storing Files on a DVD or CDStoring data files on disc Erasing a DVD or CD Copying a DVD or CDSelect Exact Copy Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc Removing Files in RecordNowClick Start , choose All Programs , Sonic RecordNow! , and then click RecordNowCreating an Image File Archiving Files on a CD or DVDSaving an Image Burning an Image Using Disc Labels Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PCRecording Video Files Video quality Minutes on a Setting GB/Hour GB DVD Using Compatibility InformationDouble Identifying Disc Feature and CompatibilityLayer Using the Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using the Software Quick Reference Table Software With this program you can HP Media Center PC Reference Guide Importing, Editing, and Burning Videos Using InterVideo WinDVD CreatorGetting Started with WinDVD Creator Using the Preview window in WinDVD CreatorUsing the Storyboard in WinDVD Creator Using the Media Library in WinDVD CreatorClick the Capture video into hard disk button Capturing Digital Camcorder Video with WinDVD CreatorCapturing Analog Video with WinDVD Creator Editing Video Files with WinDVD Creator Capturing a Still ImageDrop Adding audio effects with WinDVD Creator Adding images with WinDVD CreatorAdding transition effects with WinDVD Creator Authoring Your DVD with WinDVD CreatorAdding title effects with WinDVD Creator Adding video filters with WinDVD CreatorMaking a movie with WinDVD Creator Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format Recording VHS Files Direct to DVD with WinDVD CreatorUsing muvee autoProducer unPlugged Adding Videos to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer Getting Started with muvee autoProducerAdding Music to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer Adding Pictures to Your Movie with muvee autoProducerChanging the Settings in muvee autoProducer Setting the Style in muvee autoProducerSelect Create CD/DVD with existing video file Making the Movie with muvee autoProducerHP Media Center PC Reference Guide HP Personal Media Drive is sold separately Using an HP Personal Media DriveAssigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive Locating the Drive After InstallationViewing and Storing Files Click My ComputerPlaying Music Files Playing Media FilesPlaying music files with Windows Media Player Playing Video Files Viewing Picture FilesWatching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media Drive Click Settings, TV, Recorder, Recorder StorageAbout Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive Recording TV programs to the HP Personal Media Drive Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive Changing Disk Allocation Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive SafelyUsing an HP Personal Media Drive HP Media Center PC Reference Guide Troubleshooting Problems and Finding Solutions TroubleshootingSelect More Programs, and then select Sync to Device PC Hardware, Operating System, and Other HardwareTurn Off Computer, and then click Restart Problem Possible solution Cannot remove a CD or DVDCodec errors are occurring when I play certain files Problem Possible solution My songs will notMusic PlayNot appear Problem Possible solution My songs doMy CD titles are missing they say Track 1, Track 2, etc Television, Guide, Recording TV Settings, TV, Guide and then select Add Missing Channels to Problem Possible solution Postal code resultsError message Do not match myCannot burn live TV to DVD Problem Possible solutionAnother Troubleshooting Video/DVD Video or Display Problems or Errors Problem Possible solution My PC is experiencing video errors Burning CDs or DVDs PicturesIndex Hard disk drive space increasing Add missing channels to Guide 29 advanced recording options RealOne Player features 120 recorded TV Recording TV without the Television Guide VCD Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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