HP de100c manual Introduction

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introduction

Welcome to HP’s Digital Entertainment Center, the Internet-connected stereo component that brings the Internet music experience to your living room with the click of a button.

With the digital entertainment center, you can:

store and automatically catalog up to 750 CDs

create and enjoy playlists of your favorite tracks

take your favorite music anywhere by burning tracks to CD or copying them to your portable MP3 player

download music, purchase CDs, and listen to Internet radio in your living room

and more.

This guide explains how to use your digital entertainment center. For simple, step-by-step instructions on installing the device, see the setting up your hp digital entertainment center poster. For more detailed information on installation and connectivity, see “installing and setting up” on page 75 in this guide.

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in this chapter...

getting started

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using the remote control and front panel

— page 10

button overview

— page 12

typing with the onscreen keyboard

— page 18

the internet connection

— page 20

power modes

— page 22

where to find help

— page 23

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Contents Storeorganize Discoverplay Page Table of contents Enjoying your music library Exploring music online Installing and setting up Support and customer information Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Introduction Getting started This chapter Explains how to About this guideTip Using the remote control and front panelIntroduction Button Description Details Button overviewLibrary Mode selectionRepeat Special functionsBack NavigationTransport controls Record Typing with the onscreen keyboard Keyboard’s keys Command DescriptionInternet connection Using the info buttonDial-up prompt Retrieving cd informationConnecting to internet radio Connecting to the internet guideConnecting for updates Power modes On/off and sleep modeScreen saver Where to find help Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Playing CDs and recording music to the library Accessing CD functionsTip Playing a CDCurrently playing track will be highlighted Whats displayedRecording all tracks Recording CD tracksArtist name album title To find out how much room Recording selected tracksRetrieving CD information Consolidating dial-up connections when recording Copying music from a networked PC Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Enjoying your music library Accessing your librarySorting and playing your music Length played/track length Artist B Library navigation select vs. playSearching within your library Creating and playing playlists Naming a playlistAdding music to a playlist Playing your playlists Modifying playlistsClearing a playlist How changes are applied Editing CD and track informationDeleting music from your library Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Taking your music with you Accessing the functionsWriting to a CD Error message Selecting a music format Erasing cd-rw mediaOption Description Pros Cons Putting your music on a portable device Supported devicesDownloading to a portable device Tip Error message Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Listening to internet radio Accessing internet radioUnderstanding internet radio ConnectionBuffering Station availability GraphicsFinding and playing internet radio stations Featured stationsLast station played Browse stationsSearch all stations My favoritesHp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Exploring music online Accessing your internet guideMusic finder Entertainment featuresYour shopping cart Searching & shopping for musicHp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Setting your preferences Encoding rate Audio settingsEncoding format Audio test Network settings Basic settingsInternet connection Host name Advanced settingsFile sharing Home networkingPrompt before dialing Scheduling Update timeTime and date Time zoneExternal devices Registration info General informationCopyright information About your de100cHp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Installing and setting up Unpack your digital entertainment center Get readyChoose a location Check your internet readinessDe100c ConnectConnect the audio Alternatives Connect the videoPower up Connect dial-up or broadbandDial-up Broadband Ethernet Broadband Home PNA Check setup Turn on your systemAbout component with multiple inputs VCR This May receive this input So you need to ComponentConfigure Test the audioSet the time zone Connect to the internet Dial-upGather information Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide About the connect icon Test the dial-up connectionConnecting BroadbandRouter If auto-setup fails Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Register Windows 98/Me Finding network settings on your PCWindows Internet Explorer Locating the web proxyNetscape Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide Support and services Troubleshooting Hp customer careSupport and customer information Repairs and service Hp upgraded warranty statement Warranty statement Hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide 101 Privacy statement Choice Access & AccuracyOversight/Enforcement SecurityProduct certifications Laser SafetyCD Laser Declaration of Conformity FCC Declaration of Conformity Index 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company Made in USA