HP SR1794CF Setting Up Your PC, Putting Your PC Together, Placing your PC in the proper location

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Setting Up Your PC

WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet.

WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system.

Putting Your PC Together

Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your PC.

Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC.

Placing your PC in the proper location

When setting up your new PC, place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed. Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way of walkways and will not be stepped on or run over by furniture.

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Contents

Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Using the HP Personal Media Drive Using the Memory Card ReaderWorking with Digital Images Creating Audio and Data Discs Playing CDs and DVDsCreating Video Discs and Movies 101 Creating a Video Project With the Direct-to-Disc WizardsPutting Your PC Together Setting Up Your PCPlacing your PC in the proper location Connecting to the PC Using surge protectionConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Serial Connector Symbol Description Printer parallelRear Turning On Your PC for the First Time Storing documentation and recovery discsRequirements Setting Up and Connecting to the InternetPage Signing Up for Software Updates Using the PC with Safety and ComfortCreating user accounts Setting Up Accounts on Your New PCCreating passwords Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesChoose All Programs Click Compaq Organize Using Compaq Organize SoftwareGetting Started Guide Icon Feature Description Using the KeyboardCompaq or DVD/MP3 Icon Feature Description Customizing the keyboard buttons Sound Connector Types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIllustration Type Connector DescriptionSound connector Description Name Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Outin Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a Home Audio SystemOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Select models only Connecting Digital AudioTo connect digital audio speakers Turn off the PC Configuring Audio OutputChoose All Programs Configuring Audio Output with Multi- channel Sound ManagerConfiguring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tab Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect ManagerTo enable the Audio Wizard Retasking front-panel connectors Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Retasking front panel audio connectors Configuring Multi-streaming AudioAudio output overview Audio input overview When to use multi-streaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Setting up multi-streaming audioExample 2 For Digital Home Entertainment Using Headphones Configuring Audio for WinDVD PlayerUsing a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Selecting recording devices Resolving Sound IssuesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Type 6 connectors onlyUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert Into 4-slot reader Media Insertion GuideGetting Started Guide Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Click My Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterTo play music files Using the DriveTo store files To play media filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Image Zone Page Getting Started Guide Playing Music CDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Playing Video CDs VCD with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVDCreating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingAudio CD tips Verifying audio disc recorded without errorsCreating jukebox discs Creating audio CDsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying data disc recorded without errorsData disc tips Creating data discs Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Copying a DVD or CDCreating an image file Working with Image FilesBurning from an image file LightScribe requirements Disc Labeling with LightScribeBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Compatibility Information Using adhesive disc labelsVCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD Optical Drive Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Before You Begin Capturing Video Creating Video Discs and MoviesSonic MyDVD Video Projects Adding files to a video project Creating a Video ProjectClick Add Files Capturing video to a video project Adding submenus to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectTo This Menu Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files Click Edit StyleBurning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project With the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality Format DVD Recording TimeBasic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerLocating muvee autoProducer Getting started Using muvee autoProducerClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing video from a DV camcorderCapturing recorded video from a DV camcorder Adding videosAdding pictures Adding music Changing the settingsSelecting the style Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie VCD video CD Saving the movie projectRecording the movie project to disc Computer Playback Mail DV camcorderChoose All Programs Choose User’s Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing PC Help & Tools Using Compaq ConnectionsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index IndexHeadphones, using 43 Help and Support 98 home stereo system CDs, VCDs, and DVDs see burning with Realtek HD Sound Effect Messages 98 supported formats Index Part number

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