HP m1288a, m1299a, m1297c Getting Help, Help and Support Center, Utility Programs, Updates from HP

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Getting Help

Help and Support Center

Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center. Here you can find links to reinstall drivers, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions about your computer.

Help and Support Center is onscreen Help. Press Help (the ? button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. In Help and Support, click HP Media Center PC help to read Help topics and run tests. Click Connect to Customer Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help by using the

Internet. To run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support, click Start a New Request and follow the onscreen instructions.

To open the Help and Support Center:

1 Press the Help button on your keyboard.

Or

Click Start on the taskbar and click Help and Support.

2 Choose HP Media Center PC help.

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The Help and Support Center is available for select models only.

Utility Programs

HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support information and initiate application or system recovery.

To find these programs, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then select a program or folder.

Updates from HP

HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). You must be connected to the Internet to receive these updates. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you will not receive these updates. To turn it back on, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, Updates from HP, and Re-enable Updates from HP.

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Ii HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide How to Use This Guide Or damage to equipment or data Read and follow all warnings Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warnings Safety and ComfortUtility Programs Updates from HPGetting Help Help and Support CenterWarranty and Support Guide Setup PosterHP Web Site Support HP Instant Support is available for select models only Application and System Recovery ProgramsHP Media Center Software Guide Instant SupportMicrosoft Web Site Online GuidesPC Components InventorySpeaker system components Components may vary by model Media Center componentsPC Installation Overview Setting Up the PCSetting up the PC Vary by model Connectors mayFront of PC Location and numberBack of PC Location and number of connectors may vary by modelSerial Front and Back PC ConnectorsConnector Or Icon Location on PC Description and Function Select models only Connecting to the MonitorConnecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LANConnecting the Wireless LAN Connecting the Remote Sensor To connect a digital video camera to the PC Connecting the TV Signal SourceConnecting the FM Radio Antenna Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PCConnecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC To connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC To disconnect an HP Personal Media Drive Included with the PC Connecting to Other DevicesSome peripheral Devices are notUsing the TV Cables Connecting the Television SignalC D 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 NView tab Viewing the PC image on the TVGe Force FX tab NView tab disabling Disabling the TV optionDisplays tab Your TV must be connected to the PC to change the displayGe Force FX tab disabling Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab Disconnecting the TVDisplays tab disabling Illustration Type Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types Is Three Connector Is Six Connector Is Sound CardSound Connector Description Sound Connector FunctionsDigital out orange connects to a digital audio device with Speaker ConfigurationsName Speaker system See Speaker 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 Is Six Connector Is Sound Card Connecting 7.1 Audio SpeakersAdapter cables Connecting the PC to a Home Audio SystemAdapter and extension cables are purchased separately Home stereo installation Defg Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Configuring Audio Output Connecting Digital AudioClick Music . Click Multi-channel Sound Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerChoose All Programs Click the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Using the Audio Wizard Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect ManagerRetasking front panel connectors Enabling digital audio output with a sound card optional Configuring Audio Output with a Sound CardSelect Audio Output Configuration Configuring Audio for Media CenterConfiguring Audio for the WinDVD Player Speaker mode 5.1 channelSpeaker system Adjusting the VolumeUsing Headphones Locating the volume icon1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Using a MicrophoneConnecting a microphone Connector onlySelecting recording devices Resolving Sound IssuesHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Open Easy Internet Sign-up Starting the PCStarting the PC for the First Time Selecting an ISPMedia Center PC Desktop View Using the Start menuIcon Opens Use it to Desktop shortcuts Select models onlyImportant Information About Recorded TV Programs Making Recovery DiscsHP Products Work Better Together Transferring Old PC Information to a New PCProtecting the PC Using Software ProgramsChoose PC Help & Tools Using HP Organize SoftwareUsing PC Help & Tools Turning Off the PCTaking the PC out of standby Manual Standby ModeStandby mode tips Putting the PC into standbyManual Hibernation Mode Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode Installing Software Using the Keyboard Using the PC HardwareSpecial Keyboard Buttons Access buttonsInternet buttons Media control or playback buttons Configuring the keyboard buttonsWireless Keyboard Set Using the MouseWireless receiver 45˚ Feet Meters Remote ControlUse alkaline batteries in the remote control Installing the remote control batteriesCard Insert the Media Slot Reader Location Memory Card ReaderFormatting 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 Bracket comes with Camera bracketClips onto the camera Dock base. ThisOUT Using the PC Hardware HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Problem Solution My computer won’tHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting On the keyboard Problem Solution When I push oneSpecial or Multimedia buttonsMouse doesn’t work, even though everything else does Problem Solution Monitor doesn’tWork, even though Computer Appears toMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t workProblemSolution ProblemSolution Memory card reader won’t read my memory card ProblemSolution Play certain files Problem Solution My DVD won’t playCodec errors are Occurring whenDVD IndexPage
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