HP m490n, m476n Using HP Recovery Tools CD, To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD

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Using HP Recovery Tools CD

Your PC allows you to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. After you make the HP Recovery Tools CD, you can use it to:

Read instructions to use each utility on the Recovery Tools CD.

Start the System Recovery program from the recovery partition.

Remove the System Recovery partition from your PC hard disk drive to increase space for data.

Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive.

Start the Microsoft Recovery Console (a utility from Microsoft that can perform operating system diagnostics and repairs).

You must create (burn) the Recovery Tools CD before you can use it.

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Before using the HP PC Recovery Tools CD to change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery discs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program. You cannot make System Recovery CDs after you remove the

To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD

1

Click Start on the taskbar.

4

Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD.

2

Choose All Programs.

5

Follow the onscreen instructions.

3

Choose PC Help & Tools.

6

Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place.

System Recovery partition.

System Restore

If software on your hard disk drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC system and program settings.

System Restore returns the PC settings to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support.

To start System Restore:

1 Close all open programs.

2 Click Start on the taskbar.

3 Choose All Programs.

4 Choose Accessories.

5 Choose System Tools.

6 Click System Restore. Follow onscreen instructions.

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Try System Restore before using the HP System Recovery program.

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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 Safety and Comfort How to Use this GuideGetting Help Where Can I Find Information?HP Utility Programs Help and SupportHP 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 Front of PC Features and Locations May VaryButton Media Center Shortcut Media Center Shortcut ButtonsLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Front connector portsV W Back of PCSwitching Display Devices Connecting the MonitorConnecting to the Internet Through a Modem Connection Connecting the Printer or ScannerConnecting 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 Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Existing Setup Add the PC with a splitterHp 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 Accessing sound programs Connecting the SpeakersAudio Connectors Speaker SystemsDigital Output Only check box Setting up digital speaker outputKlipsch Speaker System Altec Lansing Speaker System Speaker System Connecting 5.1 SpeakersConnecting Multi-channel Audio Speakers to the PC Enable Digital Audio Output Optional Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound ManagerChoose All Programs RecordingConfigure Multi-Channel Audio Output Adjusting the VolumeConfigure 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 the PC for the First Time Starting My PCSelecting 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 Turning Off the PC Using PC Help and ToolsChoose PC Help & Tools Click Turn OffStandby Mode Tips Manual Standby ModePutting the PC into Standby Taking the PC out of StandbyManual Hibernation Mode Click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Automatic Standby or Hibernation ModeUsing Media Center Help Installing SoftwareHp media center pc user’s guide Using the Keyboard Using the PC HardwareSpecial Keyboard Buttons Access 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 Receiver Wireless Keyboard Set45˚ Feet Remote ControlUse alkaline batteries in the remote control Install the remote control batteriesInserting a CD or DVD CD and DVD DrivesHandling a CD or DVD Using the CD Writer Plus Using the DVD-ROM driveDVD-ROM Drive CD Writer PlusUsing the combo drive Using the DVD WriterDVD Writer DVD/CD Writer Plus Combo DriveOpening the RecordNow! program Using the diskette driveDiskette Floppy Drive Choose RecordNowSome PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader In-1 Memory Card ReaderFormatting a memory card Troubleshooting the memory card reader Using the 7-In-1 memory card readerSpecial Note about the Safely Remove Hardware utility Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card ReaderUnderstanding the in-use light In-1 Media TypesUsing the Digital Camera Dock Hp media center pc user’s guide Using Media Center Using Media CenterGetting the Most out of Media Center Media Center OverviewOpening Media Center Navigating Media Center Media Center Start Menu To set the PC location Setting PC Location for Program GuideMedia Center Setup Using the Media Center Setup Wizard Select download method for your Internet connection Set up Television Signal Set up Program Guide Menu bar icon Action Media Center Menu barsRemote control Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD PlayerUsing Shortcut Buttons Keyboard Front of computerWhat Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control? Remote ControlRemote control can Remote control cannotFeatures and location may vary Remote Control Buttons OverviewRemote Control To begin using your remote control Direct access buttons Remote Control 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 To watch a television program Watching TVRemote Control Button Action Using Remote Control in My TVLive TV GuideWatching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder Viewing the television program guide Using the Television Program GuideManually Downloading the Guide Downloading the Television Program 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 To search for a TV program Searching for Programs in My TVSearching 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 Select Channel and time Recording manuallyCenter Help My TV SettingsOpening the Recorded History Window Recorded TV HistoryPlaying a recorded program Recorded TVPlaying Recorded TV Programs Common recording errors About Recording ErrorsViewing recording errors Recording error Description of errorImportant information about recorded TV programs Resolving Recording ConflictsDeleting a Recorded Program or Series Deleting a Scheduled Program or SeriesBlocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies Setting Movie/DVD or TV RatingsSelect TV Ratings Some DVDs don’t have ratings assigned to themAbout Teletext Setting Caption DisplayDisplaying Teletext Preparing the Code Key Files Safeguarding Your Recorded TV ProgramsUsers\DRM\ Make the Backup CD Choose Restore files and settings, and then click Next Use the Code Key Backup CD After System RecoveryRecorder Adjusting TV recording and storage settingsManaging Hard Disk Space Adjusting System Restore settings Using the Disk Cleanup UtilityDelete 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 What Can I Do in My Music? My MusicWhat Can I Do in Windows Media Player? Using Remote Control in My Music Using Supported File Types for My MusicDeleting Music files Creating Your Music LibraryAdding music files Searching Computer for Music Files Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library Playing Digital Music Files To play a music CD using Media CenterTo find a music file Finding Music Files in My MusicPlaying a Song Setting Up an Automatic Disc JockeyFinding and Playing an Album Select Media Library Creating a PlaylistTo create a playlist Select Select Visualizations Selecting a VisualizationWhat Can I Do in My Pictures? My PicturesAbout viewing pictures in Media Center Using Supported File Types for My PicturesDisplay picture information Using Remote Control in My PicturesNavigate your pictures Zoom in and pan your picturesOrganizing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center To sort pictures Viewing Pictures as a Slide ShowTo view a slide show with music To play video CD slide showsTurning On or Off Photo Captions Rotating picturesPrinting Your Pictures Editing 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 What Can I Do in My Videos? My VideosDisplay video information Using Remote Control When Playing a VideoNavigate your videos Play back your videosOrganizing Your Videos Select My Videos Select My Videos or Shared Video . Playing Digital VideosPlaying a Video Stored on Removable Media Playing a Video in Full Screen ModeViewing Video Details Sorting VideosSelect Sort by date or Sort by name Videos , Shared Video , or Other mediaTo connect a digital video camera to the PC Working with Home VideosTo record videos from a digital video camera Using Supported File Types for My VideosPlaying DVDs in Media Center Play DVDTo play a DVD movie in Media Center About Playing DVDsRemote Control button Action DVD Menu Using Remote Control When Playing a DVDPlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Stopping a DVD movieWatching DVD in the inset window or in a resized window Changing DVD Audio Changing DVD Movie LanguageWhat Can I Do in Radio? FM RadioImportant Information About FM Radio and My TV Playing FM Radio StationsSelect napster radio Organizing Your Preset Radio StationsListening to Internet Radio Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station Changing Media Center Settings Media Center SettingsRadio PicturesChanging General Settings Changing TV Settings Changing Other Settings Recording CDs and DVDs To change the Recording Quality settingAbout Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD Recording Minutes on Quality One DVD estTo copy a Recorded TV program with ArcSoft ShowBiz Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CDRecording CDs and DVDs Click Add Files and Folders button Copy a TV program to a DVD with RecordNowRecording with RecordNow Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVDRecording Music, Data, and Video files to CDs and DVDs Recording with the CD Writing Wizard Recording with ArcSoft ShowBizTo connect the analog home video source and record Capturing Analog Home VideoHp media center pc user’s guide To disconnect the analog home video source Hp media center pc user’s guide Preparing the Computer Upgrading and ServicingRemoving the Side Panels Locating Components in the PC Chassis Replacing the Side PanelsReplacing the Fan Duct Removing the Fan DuctReplacing the Front Panel Removing the Front PanelAccessing the Optical Drives Removing the Optical Drive Installing a New Optical Drive Removing the drive cage Replacing and Adding DrivesReplacing the drive cage Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive DDR DIMMs Adding MemoryDIMMs Removing a memory module Installing a memory moduleReplacing Add-In Cards Removing Add-In CardsInstalling an HP Camera Docking Station Music Guide Hp media center pc user’s guide Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Application and System RecoverySystem PC Problem/Status TableCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD CreatorSystem Restore Using HP Recovery Tools CDTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD To start Application Recovery Application RecoveryTo start System Recovery if the PC is responding System RecoveryStarting 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 Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingProblem Solution My computer won’t Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t workOr part of it doesn’t Problem Solution ComputerSeem to be working Click Turn Off ComputerSurround sound isn’t working Doesn’t makeAny sound Special or Problem Solution When I push oneMultimedia buttons On the keyboardDoesn’t work Problem Solution MonitorEven though Computer Appears toMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t workCD or DVD ProblemSolutionCannot remove Hp media center pc user’s guide Errors Problem Solution Resolving VideoCodec errors are Problem Solution My DVDWon’t play Occurring whenNumerals IndexDVD 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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