HP m487.uk manual Freeing up space on your hard disk drive, Quality Recording Hard disk space used

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Recording quality and hard disk storage space

The space available for recording TV programs depends on your hard disk size, the percentage of hard disk space allocated to recorded TV, and the recording quality setting.

To get the maximum recording time, change the recording quality to Fair instead of the default setting of Best.

 

 

Quality of

 

recording

Hard disk space used

Best

*3 GB/hour

 

 

Better

*2.4 GB/hour

Good

*2 GB/hour

*This table shows approximate sizes of recorded TV program files. Some files may be smaller or larger.

Freeing up space on your hard disk drive

The PC comes with a hard disk drive. Depending on your model, the hard disk drive has 40 gigabytes (GB) to more than 200 GB of total disk space. The PC comes with preloaded software programs and a partition within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive.

The partition:

Houses a backup version of the operating system and the programs included with the PC.

Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk space, reducing the total amount of space available for your use.

Replaces the need for system and application recovery CDs.

Use the following procedures to:

Display the amount of used and free disk space through the System Tools Disk Management program.

Uninstall unneeded programs.

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Contents HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Ii HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Table of Contents Remote Control Upgrading and Servicing Application and System Recovery 199 Vi HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Welcome Read and follow all warnings Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warnings How to Use this Guide Safety and ComfortWhere Can I Find Information? Getting HelpHelp and Support HP Utility ProgramsHP Web Site and HP Support HP Customer CareComponents may vary by model InventoryPC and Main Components Media Center Components Speaker System Components Getting the Most Out of Media Center PC Installation checklist Setting Up My PCChecklist Features and Locations May Vary Front of PCMedia Center Shortcut Buttons Button Media Center ShortcutFront connector ports Location and number of connectors may vary by modelBack of PC V WConnecting the Monitor Switching Display DevicesConnecting the Printer or Scanner Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem ConnectionConnecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN Connecting the Remote Sensor Select Models Only Connecting the Signal SourceConnecting the FM Radio Antenna Optional Connections Connecting the Television SignalUsing the TV Cables Connecting the TV Existing Setup Add the PC with a splitter Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cableHp media center pc user’s guide Set-top box/satellite Hp media center pc user’s guide Video or composite cable Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card Click Device Settings and then click Select Output DeviceEnabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card Connecting the Speakers Accessing sound programsAudio Connectors Speaker SystemsSetting up digital speaker output Digital Output Only check boxKlipsch Speaker System Altec Lansing Speaker System Connecting 5.1 Speakers Speaker SystemConnecting Multi-channel Audio Speakers to the PC Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound Manager Enable Digital Audio Output OptionalChoose All Programs RecordingAdjusting the Volume Configure Multi-Channel Audio OutputConfigure Multi-Channel Audio for Media Center Select 6 speaker mode 5.1 channelResolving Sound Issues Using the MicrophoneUsing the Headphones Hp media center pc user’s guide Starting My PC Starting the PC for the First TimeSelecting an ISP Open Easy Internet Sign-upMedia Center PC Desktop View Icon Opens Use it to Using the Start MenuDesktop shortcuts select models only Software Programs Using PC Help and Tools Turning Off the PCChoose PC Help & Tools Click Turn OffManual Standby Mode Standby Mode TipsPutting the PC into Standby Taking the PC out of StandbyManual Hibernation Mode Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode Click Control Panel Click Performance and MaintenanceInstalling Software Using Media Center HelpHp media center pc user’s guide Using the PC Hardware Using the KeyboardAccess buttons Special Keyboard ButtonsInternet buttons Media Control or Playback Buttons Using the mouse buttons Using the MouseConfiguring the keyboard buttons Scrolling Switching mouse button functionsDragging and dropping Autoscrolling does not work with some software programs AutoscrollingPanning Wireless Keyboard Set Wireless ReceiverRemote Control 45˚ FeetInstall the remote control batteries Use alkaline batteries in the remote controlInserting a CD or DVD CD and DVD DrivesHandling a CD or DVD Using the DVD-ROM drive Using the CD Writer PlusDVD-ROM Drive CD Writer PlusUsing the DVD Writer Using the combo driveDVD Writer DVD/CD Writer Plus Combo DriveUsing the diskette drive Opening the RecordNow! programDiskette Floppy Drive Choose RecordNowIn-1 Memory Card Reader Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card readerFormatting a memory card Using the 7-In-1 memory card reader Troubleshooting the memory card readerUnderstanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader Special Note about the Safely Remove Hardware utilityUnderstanding the in-use light In-1 Media TypesUsing the Digital Camera Dock Hp media center pc user’s guide Using Media Center Using Media CenterMedia Center Overview Getting the Most out of Media CenterOpening Media Center Navigating Media Center Media Center Start Menu Setting PC Location for Program Guide To set the PC locationMedia Center Setup Using the Media Center Setup Wizard Select download method for your Internet connection Set up Television Signal Set up Program Guide Media Center Menu bars Menu bar icon ActionRemote control Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD PlayerUsing Shortcut Buttons Front of computer KeyboardRemote Control What Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control?Remote control can Remote control cannotRemote Control Buttons Overview Features and location may varyRemote Control To begin using your remote control Remote Control Buttons Direct access buttonsMenu Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menuStandby button Recording in standby modeRemote control LED and the remote sensor LED Media playback buttons Navigation and other direct access buttons Audio and Video buttons Hp media center pc user’s guide What Can I Do in My TV? Digital video recording features are for select models onlyMy TV Watching TV To watch a television programUsing Remote Control in My TV Remote Control Button ActionLive TV GuideWatching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder Using the Television Program Guide Viewing the television program guideDownloading the Television Program Guide Manually Downloading the GuideSelect Connect to the Internet, and then click Next Setting up an Internet Dial-Up ConnectionClick Network and Internet Select Add channel Adding Missing Channels to GuideRemoving Channels from Your Guide Searching for Programs in My TV To search for a TV programSearching for TV programs using categories Recording icon Recording TV ProgramsRecord icon in taskbar Important Information About My TV and FM Radio Standby Mode and Scheduled RecordingsRecording TV tips My TV Recording TV from Search Recording manually Select Channel and timeMy TV Settings Center HelpRecorded TV History Opening the Recorded History WindowRecorded TV Playing a recorded programPlaying Recorded TV Programs About Recording Errors Common recording errorsViewing recording errors Recording error Description of errorResolving Recording Conflicts Important information about recorded TV programsDeleting a Scheduled Program or Series Deleting a Recorded Program or SeriesSetting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and MoviesSelect TV Ratings Some DVDs don’t have ratings assigned to themAbout Teletext Setting Caption DisplayDisplaying Teletext Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs Preparing the Code Key FilesUsers\DRM\ Make the Backup CD Use the Code Key Backup CD After System Recovery Choose Restore files and settings, and then click NextRecorder Adjusting TV recording and storage settingsManaging Hard Disk Space Using the Disk Cleanup Utility Adjusting System Restore settingsDelete Recorded TV programs Click PropertiesAbout Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Quality Recording Hard disk space used Freeing up space on your hard disk driveRecording quality and hard disk storage space Double-click Disk Management Local To uninstall programsTo display hard disk drive space Hp media center pc user’s guide My Music What Can I Do in My Music?What Can I Do in Windows Media Player? Using Supported File Types for My Music Using Remote Control in My MusicDeleting Music files Creating Your Music LibraryAdding music files Searching Computer for Music Files Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library To play a music CD using Media Center Playing Digital Music FilesFinding Music Files in My Music To find a music fileSetting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Playing a SongFinding and Playing an Album Select Media Library Creating a PlaylistTo create a playlist Selecting a Visualization Select Select VisualizationsMy Pictures What Can I Do in My Pictures?Using Supported File Types for My Pictures About viewing pictures in Media CenterUsing Remote Control in My Pictures Display picture informationNavigate your pictures Zoom in and pan your picturesOrganizing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show To sort picturesTo view a slide show with music To play video CD slide showsRotating pictures Turning On or Off Photo CaptionsEditing pictures Printing Your PicturesSetting up your printer Zoom In and Pan Across a Picture Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone tabs and buttons Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows Hp media center pc user’s guide My Videos What Can I Do in My Videos?Using Remote Control When Playing a Video Display video informationNavigate your videos Play back your videosOrganizing Your Videos Playing Digital Videos Select My Videos Select My Videos or Shared Video .Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode Playing a Video Stored on Removable MediaSorting Videos Viewing Video DetailsSelect Sort by date or Sort by name Videos , Shared Video , or Other mediaWorking with Home Videos To connect a digital video camera to the PCUsing Supported File Types for My Videos To record videos from a digital video cameraPlay DVD Playing DVDs in Media CenterTo play a DVD movie in Media Center About Playing DVDsUsing Remote Control When Playing a DVD Remote Control button Action DVD MenuPlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Stopping a DVD movieWatching DVD in the inset window or in a resized window Changing DVD Movie Language Changing DVD AudioFM Radio What Can I Do in Radio?Playing FM Radio Stations Important Information About FM Radio and My TVSelect napster radio Organizing Your Preset Radio StationsListening to Internet Radio Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station Media Center Settings Changing Media Center SettingsRadio PicturesChanging General Settings Changing TV Settings Changing Other Settings To change the Recording Quality setting Recording CDs and DVDsAbout Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD Recording Minutes on Quality One DVD estCopying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD To copy a Recorded TV program with ArcSoft ShowBizRecording CDs and DVDs Copy a TV program to a DVD with RecordNow Click Add Files and Folders buttonRecording with RecordNow Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVDRecording Music, Data, and Video files to CDs and DVDs Recording with ArcSoft ShowBiz Recording with the CD Writing WizardCapturing Analog Home Video To connect the analog home video source and recordHp media center pc user’s guide To disconnect the analog home video source Hp media center pc user’s guide Upgrading and Servicing Preparing the ComputerRemoving the Side Panels Replacing the Side Panels Locating Components in the PC ChassisRemoving the Fan Duct Replacing the Fan DuctRemoving the Front Panel Replacing the Front PanelAccessing the Optical Drives Removing the Optical Drive Installing a New Optical Drive Replacing and Adding Drives Removing the drive cageReplacing the drive cage Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive DDR DIMMs Adding MemoryDIMMs Installing a memory module Removing a memory moduleRemoving Add-In Cards Replacing Add-In CardsInstalling an HP Camera Docking Station Music Guide Hp media center pc user’s guide Application and System Recovery Using Application Recovery and System RecoveryPC Problem/Status Table SystemCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD CreatorSystem Restore Using HP Recovery Tools CDTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD Application Recovery To start Application RecoverySystem Recovery To start System Recovery if the PC is respondingStarting System Recovery using recovery discs To start System Recovery if the PC is not respondingSystem Recovery Using Recovery Discs To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs Important information about recorded TV programs Troubleshooting Problems and SolutionsProblem Solution My computer won’t Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t workProblem Solution Computer Or part of it doesn’tSeem to be working Click Turn Off ComputerSurround sound isn’t working Doesn’t makeAny sound Problem Solution When I push one Special orMultimedia buttons On the keyboardProblem Solution Monitor Doesn’t workEven though Computer Appears toMy remote control doesn’t work My software stopped workingCD or DVD ProblemSolutionCannot remove Hp media center pc user’s guide Problem Solution Resolving Video ErrorsProblem Solution My DVD Codec errors areWon’t play Occurring whenIndex NumeralsDVD Internet buttons 49 Internet connection modem Page Page Removing and replacing add-in cards 195 fan duct Teletext, displaying 114 Television Program Guide
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