HP m380.uk, m476n, m470n, m477.uk, m377n, m370.uk, m370n, m480n, m487.uk, m490n manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Welcome

1

Connecting the Speakers

27

Safety Information

2

Speaker Systems

27

Before you get started, please read this important safety

 

2.1 Klipsch Speaker System

29

 

2.1 Altec Lansing Speaker System

30

information about your HP Media Center PC

2

5.1 Speaker System

31

AC Power Safety Warnings

2

Adjusting the Volume

34

How to Use this Guide

3

Using the Microphone

35

Safety and Comfort

3

Using the Headphones

35

Where Can I Find Information?

4

Resolving Sound Issues

35

Getting Help

4

Starting My PC

37

Help and Support

5

Starting the PC for the First Time

37

HP Utility Programs

5

Selecting an ISP

37

HP Web Site and HP Support

5

Media Center PC Desktop View

38

HP Customer Care

5

Software Programs

40

Online Spotlight

5

Using PC Help and Tools

41

Inventory

6

Turning Off the PC

41

PC and Main Components

6

Manual Standby Mode

42

Media Center Components

6

Manual Hibernation Mode

43

2.1 Speaker System Components

7

Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode

44

Getting the Most Out of Media Center

8

Installing Software

45

Setting Up My PC

9

Using Media Center Help

45

Checklist

9

Using the PC Hardware

47

PC Installation checklist

9

Using the Keyboard

47

Front of PC

10

Special Keyboard Buttons

48

Back of PC

13

Using the Mouse

51

Connecting the Monitor

14

Wireless Keyboard Set

54

Connecting the Printer or Scanner

15

Remote Control

55

Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem Connection

15

CD and DVD Drives

57

Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN)

16

DVD-ROM Drive

58

Connecting the Remote Sensor

17

CD Writer Plus

58

Connecting the Signal Source

18

DVD Writer

59

Connecting the FM Radio Antenna

18

DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive

59

Connecting the Television Signal

19

Opening the RecordNow! program

60

Diskette (Floppy) Drive

60

Optional Connections

19

7-In-1 Memory Card Reader

61

Using the TV Cables

19

Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader

64

Connecting the TV

20

Using the Digital Camera Dock

65

Connecting the TV Signal Source

 

Using Media Center

67

When You Have an Existing Setup

21

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to

 

Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP

 

VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable

22

Media Center Edition

67

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV

 

Media Center Overview

68

Using S-video Cable or Composite Video Cable Between

 

Media Center Start Menu

71

the Box and the VCR or TV

24

Setting PC Location for Program Guide

72

Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card

26

Media Center Setup

73

Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card

26

Using the Media Center Setup Wizard

74

 

 

Media Center Menu bars

78

 

 

Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD Player

79

 

 

Using Shortcut Buttons

79

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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 Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningsRead and follow all warnings Safety and Comfort How to Use this GuideGetting Help Where Can I Find Information?HP Customer Care Help and SupportHP Utility Programs HP Web Site and HP SupportInventory PC and Main Components Media Center ComponentsComponents may vary by model Speaker System Components Getting the Most Out of Media Center Setting Up My PC ChecklistPC Installation checklist 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 Connecting the Signal Source Connecting the FM Radio AntennaSelect Models Only Connecting the Television Signal Using the TV CablesOptional Connections 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 Click Device Settings and then click Select Output Device Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics CardEnabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card Speaker Systems Connecting the SpeakersAccessing sound programs Audio ConnectorsDigital 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 Recording Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound ManagerEnable Digital Audio Output Optional Choose All ProgramsSelect 6 speaker mode 5.1 channel Adjusting the VolumeConfigure Multi-Channel Audio Output Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Media CenterUsing the Microphone Using the HeadphonesResolving Sound Issues Hp media center pc user’s guide Open Easy Internet Sign-up Starting My PCStarting the PC for the First Time Selecting an ISPMedia Center PC Desktop View Using the Start Menu Desktop shortcuts select models onlyIcon Opens Use it to Software Programs Click Turn Off Using PC Help and ToolsTurning Off the PC Choose PC Help & ToolsTaking the PC out of Standby Manual Standby ModeStandby Mode Tips Putting the PC into 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 Configuring the keyboard buttonsUsing the mouse buttons Switching mouse button functions Dragging and droppingScrolling Autoscrolling PanningAutoscrolling does not work with some software programs Wireless Receiver Wireless Keyboard Set45˚ Feet Remote ControlUse alkaline batteries in the remote control Install the remote control batteriesCD and DVD Drives Handling a CD or DVDInserting a CD or DVD CD Writer Plus Using the DVD-ROM driveUsing the CD Writer Plus DVD-ROM DriveDVD/CD Writer Plus Combo Drive Using the DVD WriterUsing the combo drive DVD WriterChoose RecordNow Using the diskette driveOpening the RecordNow! program Diskette Floppy DriveSome 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 readerIn-1 Media Types Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card ReaderSpecial Note about the Safely Remove Hardware utility Understanding the in-use lightUsing 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 barsSetting Media Center as the Automatic CD Player Using Shortcut ButtonsRemote control Keyboard Front of computerRemote control cannot Remote ControlWhat Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control? Remote control canFeatures and location may vary Remote Control Buttons OverviewRemote Control To begin using your remote control Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menu Remote Control ButtonsDirect access buttons MenuRecording in standby mode Remote control LED and the remote sensor LEDStandby button Media playback buttons Navigation and other direct access buttons Audio and Video buttons Hp media center pc user’s guide Digital video recording features are for select models only My TVWhat Can I Do in My TV? To watch a television program Watching TVGuide Using Remote Control in My TVRemote Control Button Action Live TVWatching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder Viewing the television program guide Using the Television Program GuideManually Downloading the Guide Downloading the Television Program GuideSetting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection Click Network and InternetSelect Connect to the Internet, and then click Next Adding Missing Channels to Guide Removing Channels from Your GuideSelect Add channel To search for a TV program Searching for Programs in My TVSearching for TV programs using categories Recording TV Programs Record icon in taskbarRecording icon Standby Mode and Scheduled Recordings Recording TV tipsImportant Information About My TV and FM Radio 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 Recording error Description of error About Recording ErrorsCommon recording errors Viewing recording errorsImportant information about recorded TV programs Resolving Recording ConflictsDeleting a Recorded Program or Series Deleting a Scheduled Program or SeriesSome DVDs don’t have ratings assigned to them Setting Movie/DVD or TV RatingsBlocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies Select TV RatingsSetting Caption Display Displaying TeletextAbout 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 RecoveryAdjusting TV recording and storage settings Managing Hard Disk SpaceRecorder Click Properties Using the Disk Cleanup UtilityAdjusting System Restore settings Delete Recorded TV programsAbout Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Freeing up space on your hard disk drive Recording quality and hard disk storage spaceQuality Recording Hard disk space used To uninstall programs To display hard disk drive spaceDouble-click Disk Management Local 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 MusicCreating Your Music Library Adding music filesDeleting 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 Creating a Playlist To create a playlistSelect Media Library 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 PicturesZoom in and pan your pictures Using Remote Control in My PicturesDisplay picture information Navigate your picturesOrganizing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center To play video CD slide shows Viewing Pictures as a Slide ShowTo sort pictures To view a slide show with musicTurning 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 VideosPlay back your videos Using Remote Control When Playing a VideoDisplay video information Navigate 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 ModeVideos , Shared Video , or Other media Sorting VideosViewing Video Details Select Sort by date or Sort by nameTo 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 VideosAbout Playing DVDs Play DVDPlaying DVDs in Media Center To play a DVD movie in Media CenterRemote Control button Action DVD Menu Using Remote Control When Playing a DVDStopping a DVD movie Watching DVD in the inset window or in a resized windowPlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Changing DVD Audio Changing DVD Movie LanguageWhat Can I Do in Radio? FM RadioImportant Information About FM Radio and My TV Playing FM Radio StationsOrganizing Your Preset Radio Stations Listening to Internet RadioSelect napster radio Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station Pictures Media Center SettingsChanging Media Center Settings RadioChanging General Settings Changing TV Settings Changing Other Settings Recording Minutes on Quality One DVD est To change the Recording Quality settingRecording CDs and DVDs About Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDTo 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 RecordNowWatching Recorded TV Programs on DVD Recording Music, Data, and Video files to CDs and DVDsRecording with RecordNow 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 Adding Memory DIMMsDDR DIMMs 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 CreatorUsing HP Recovery Tools CD To create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CDSystem Restore To start Application Recovery Application RecoveryTo start System Recovery if the PC is responding System RecoveryTo start System Recovery if the PC is not responding System Recovery Using Recovery DiscsStarting System Recovery using recovery discs To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs Important information about recorded TV programs Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Problem Solution My computer won’tClick Turn Off Computer Problem Solution ComputerOr part of it doesn’t Seem to be workingDoesn’t make Any soundSurround sound isn’t working On the keyboard Problem Solution When I push oneSpecial or Multimedia buttonsAppears to Problem Solution MonitorDoesn’t work Even though ComputerMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t workProblemSolution Cannot removeCD or DVD Hp media center pc user’s guide Errors Problem Solution Resolving VideoOccurring when Problem Solution My DVDCodec errors are Won’t playNumerals 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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