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HP a6347c manual Getting Started

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Getting Started USA Table of Contents Getting Help Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Mouse Using the Keyboard Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Using the Memory Card Reader 119 Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113Managing Files 107 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133 Using Windows Media Center 157 Working with Pictures and Videos 179 Creating Audio and Data Discs 169 Index 207 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 Using surge protection Setting Up the ComputerPutting the Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper location Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting to the computer Video Video camera, or other analog source to Computer Connector Icon/Label Description and function Ethernet Ntsc Hdmi Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Adjusting the MonitorClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Connecting the Wireless LAN Device Integrated Wireless DevicesSelect models only Checking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security features Connecting a Modem Sound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or Microphone Illustrations Sound connector Illustration Type Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Name Speaker system See Speaker Configurations Speaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Getting Started features vary by model Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installation Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation Home audio installation procedure Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakers Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started features vary by model Finding Onscreen Guides Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User Guides Using the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Click All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Using HP Total Care Advisor Software Getting 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 Lock Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Using Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Connecting to the Internet Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting the Computer Password Function Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareClick All Programs Select the desired configuration Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Click Recover factory settings Getting Started features vary by model Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Hp Or Icon Label Description Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Control Panel Click Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse Buttons Switching mouse button functions Changing Mouse SettingsAutoscrolling Panning Changing the double-click speed Changing mouse pointer speedTurning on the ClickLock option Click the Pointer Options tab Changing the scroll wheel speed 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 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Configuring the FlexiJack connectorUsing Audio Creation Mode Using Entertainment Mode Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerUsing Game Mode More information Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Click the Speaker Configuration tab 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 Remote control can Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlRemote control cannot Remote Control Buttons Overview Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control About the Remote Control Troubleshooting the Remote Control Getting Started features vary by model Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the All Programs menu Using the Windows Start Button MenuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop icons Organizing the All Programs list Using the Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a Browser Click Internet Explorer Restricting Internet content Manually running a scan Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus SoftwareClick the Norton Internet Security tab Click Run a Scan Setting up a Custom Scan time Setting a Full System Scan timeClick Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Using Windows MailSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows Mail With this program You can Software Quick Reference Table CyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing Files Moving Files Creating Folders Finding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a Printer Getting Started features vary by model Using the CD and DVD Drives Using CD and DVD Media DrivesAllows you to Blu-ray Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion Guide Card Insert the media Location Slot readerMiniSD MMC Plus Card Insert the media Slot reader Location Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity Light Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Connecting the Drive HP Media Drive fronts Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay Click Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Disconnecting the Drive Using the DriveTransferring files to another computer manually Microsoft updates Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Drive does not appear on my computerHP Media Drive software has stopped working Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music Using Music with Windows Media Center Click Library Setup Using the music libraryAdding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk drive Click Add folders on this computer, and then click Next Adding music files from a CDClick music library Deleting music files from the music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Changing the visualization settings Playing a song in Windows Media Center Playing an album in Windows Media CenterClick Play Album Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center Using album detailsFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media Center Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Playing Music CDs Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codes Changing the DVD movie language Changing the DVD Settings Changing DVD remote control options Changing DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Playing Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Transforming your living space into a theater Navigating Windows Media CenterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Inset window Full-screen mode Windows Media Center control menu Changing Windows Media Center SettingsIcon Action General Startup and Window behavior Windows Media Center Settings categories Click Save changes Using Windows Media Center power settings Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Audio CD tips Creating audio CDs Before you begin creating discs Creating video discs Copying a disc using one disc drive Copying a disc using two disc drivesCopying a disc What is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyCreating data discs LightScribe requirements Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint Under Select the label’s layout and background Making a paper disc labelBack of Front Cover paper insert label Under Select the label’s layout and background Working with Pictures and Videos Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding picture files from the hard disk drive Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Click 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 Fixing red eye or contrast Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterCropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Click Touch Up Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Playing 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 autoProducer Getting Started features vary by model Getting started Using muvee autoProducer Camera Button Enables you to See Get Video fromAdd Video Add Pictures Capturing live video from a DV camera Capturing video from a digital video cameraCapturing pictures from a DV camera Click Media Screen Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Adding videos Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Selecting the style Adding music Response to music Cutting rate Film color Changing the settings Making the movie Modifying the movie Previewing the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Click Play muvees Saving the movie project Click Burn Now Recording the movie project to disc Supported muvee autoProducer output file types Upgrading muvee autoProducer Index Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer Remote control buttons 88 range Index Part number