HP SR5615CF manual Changing the visualization settings, Playing an album in Windows Media Center

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Changing the visualization settings

You can change the visualization settings such as the alchemy, bars and waves, and battery settings. You can also set the visualization options to start visualizations when the music plays at the beginning of the song, always, or never.

Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center.

1From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click Music.

2Click Visualizations or Visualization Options.

3After making the changes, click Save.

Playing an album in Windows Media Center

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center.

2Click Music.

3Click music library.

4Insert a music CD into the CD drive.

5Click albums.

6Select the album that you want to play.

7Click Play Album.

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Mouse Using the KeyboardUsing the Windows Media Center Remote Control Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media DrivePlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Using Windows Media CenterCreating Audio and Data Discs 141 Working with Pictures and Videos 151 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 163Index 201 Watching and Recording TV Programs 179Click All Programs Click User Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebClick All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the hardware diagnostic toolsClick All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Using HP Total Care Advisor SoftwareGetting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using LockUsing Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeClick Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services Connecting to the InternetSetting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortProtecting the Computer Computer risk Security featurePassword Function Using passwordsUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareClick All Programs Select the desired configuration Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Click Recover factory settingsGetting Started features vary by model Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysNumeric keys Arrow keysSpecial keyboard buttons Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionCompaq Icon Label Description Icon Feature DescriptionClick Control Panel Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Keyboard Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard TroubleshootingKeyboard Shortcuts Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsAutoscrolling Changing mouse pointer speed Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions PanningTurning on the ClickLock option Changing the double-click speedChanging the scroll wheel speed Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Adjusting microphone volume Configuring audio outputSelecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Using Entertainment Mode Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Using Audio Creation ModeMore information Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerUsing Game Mode Click the Speaker Configuration tabRealtek HD Audio Manager control screens Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Audio output overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio input overview Setting up multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audioExample 1 For online gaming Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterClick Windows Media Center Type 6 connectors only Resolving sound issuesSelecting recording devices Select models only Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlRemote control can Remote control cannotRemote Control Buttons Overview Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control About the Remote Control Click Device Manager Troubleshooting the Remote ControlGetting Started features vary by model Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a BrowserClick Internet Explorer Restricting Internet contentClick Run a Scan Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus SoftwareManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tabClick Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting a Full System Scan timeSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System ScanClick All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-MailWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableHP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential CyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a PrinterGetting Started features vary by model Using the CD and DVD Drives Using CD and DVD Media DrivesBlu-ray Allows you to Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDsUsing CD and DVD Media Drives Compatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility TableROM RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference TableUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Getting Started features vary by model Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert the media Location Media Insertion GuideSlot memory card reader select models only Slot readerMMC Mobile Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC PlusActivity light Upper slot Lower slot Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay Connecting the DriveHP Media Drive fronts Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive BayClick Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterTransferring files to another computer manually Using the DriveDisconnecting the Drive Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Troubleshooting the HP Media DriveMicrosoft updates Drive does not appear on my computer Write Cache Enable does not stay enabledAdministrator privilege for installing software Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media CenterUsing Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Start MenuWindows Media Center Features Watch and record live TV Playing FM or Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Navigating Windows Media CenterTransforming your living space into a theater Online mediaUsing the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Inset window Full-screen modeIcon Action Windows Media Center control menuWindows Media Center Settings categories Changing Windows Media Center SettingsGeneral Startup and Window behavior Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changes Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using MusicUsing Music with Windows Media Center Adding music files from the hard disk drive Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music to the music libraryClick music library Adding music files from a CDDeleting music files from the music library Using supported music file typesPlaying Music Files in Windows Media Center Click Play Album Changing the visualization settingsPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Click Visualizations or Visualization OptionsPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album detailsCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Using Search in Windows Media CenterSearching for music tracks and files Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Listening to Online Radio Stations Listening to FM Radio Stations Setting Up the TV Signal Playing FM Radio Stations Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Organizing and Using Preset Radio Stations Using preset radio stations Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same TimePlaying Music CDs Playing DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media PlayerTroubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDsPlaying DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codesChanging the DVD movie language Changing the DVD SettingsChanging DVD remote control options Changing DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Changing DVD Audio SettingsPlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDsGetting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingBefore you begin creating discs Audio CD tipsCreating video discs Creating audio CDsCopying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drivesCreating data discs Copying a disc using one disc driveWhat is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyLightScribe requirements Under Select the label’s layout and background Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrintBack of Front Cover paper insert label Making a paper disc labelUnder Select the label’s layout and background Working with Pictures and Videos Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk driveClick Pictures + Videos and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Viewing pictures as a slide showClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media CenterClick Touch Up Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Printing Pictures in Windows Media CenterPlaying digital videos Playing Videos in Windows Media CenterClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Transferring and Recording Video Files Using supported video file typesRecording analog and digital video files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Getting Started features vary by model Basic steps for making a movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducerGetting Started features vary by model Getting started Using muvee autoProducerAdd Pictures Button Enables you to See Get Video fromCamera Add VideoClick Media Screen Capturing video from a digital video cameraCapturing live video from a DV camera Capturing pictures from a DV cameraCapturing recorded video from a DV camera Adding videosCreating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Adding music Changing the settingsSelecting the style Response to music Cutting rate Film color Previewing the movie Making the movieModifying the movie Click Play muvees Saving the movie projectClick Burn Now Recording the movie project to discSupported muvee autoProducer output file types Upgrading muvee autoProducerGetting Started features vary by model Navigating TV + Movies Watching and Recording TV ProgramsGetting Started features vary by model Watching live TV Watching TVControlling TV playback Button Action Using the remote control in TV + MoviesUsing Windows Media Center without the guide Using the Television Program GuideTelevision Program Guide errors Viewing the Television Program Guide Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide Adding missing channels to the guide Adding a postal code to receive the correct guideClick Add Channel Editing and removing channels in the guide Searching for TV ProgramsClick Edit Numbers Click Categories Searching for TV programs by using categoriesRecording icons Description Recording TV ProgramsRecording programs manually without using the guide Recording TV by using the guideClick Channel and Time Recording quality and hard disk drive storage spaceQuality of recording Approximate hard disk drive space used Watching TV programs stored on HP Media DriveRecording TV programs to the HP Media Drive About recording TV to the HP Media DriveChanging the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media DriveChanging disk space for recording TV programs Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to findUpdating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CD Click Burn files to disc using WindowsClick Recorded TV or Video Library, and then click Next Media copy protectionClick Burn DVD Playing DVDs in Windows Media Center Playing Recorded TV ProgramsIndex Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 25 muvee autoProducer Remote control buttons 50 range Using with another program open Part number
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