Connecting the Drive | HP a6347c instruction

Connecting the Drive

The HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive by using an internal USB connector. The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the computer. This is sometimes referred to as warm-swappable.

The drive turns on when it is plugged into an active USB port. If the computer is turned on with the drive connected, the drive automatically turns on. When the USB cable for the drive is not plugged in or when the USB power from the computer is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the computer is in sleep mode (a reduced-power state), the drive remains turned on.

WARNING: Do not move the computer with the HP Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on the computer. This can cause both damage to the drive and data loss.

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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 Keyboard Using the Mouse 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 Using Windows Media Center 157 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133 Creating Audio and Data Discs 169 Working with Pictures and Videos 179 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 Index 207 Setting Up the Computer Using surge protectionPutting the Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper location Connecting to the computer Connector Icon/Label Description and function 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 Connecting Other Devices Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 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 Connecting a Modem Using wireless security features Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector Types Sound connector Illustration Type Illustrations Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Name Speaker system See Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker types 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 Connecting your home stereo system optional Color Description Home stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection 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 Connecting the speakers Connector Description Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started features vary by model Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User Guides Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using HP Total Care Advisor Software Click All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Getting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep mode Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the Internet Restarting the Computer Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services 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 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Click Help and Support 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 Hp Or Compaq Customizing the keyboard buttons Icon Label DescriptionClick Control Panel Click Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functionsAutoscrolling Panning Changing mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click 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 Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Using Entertainment ModeUsing Game Mode More information Click the Speaker Configuration tab Realtek 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 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 Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop icons Using the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs list Resizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet content Click Internet Explorer Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Manually running a scanClick the Norton Internet Security tab Click Run a Scan Setting a Full System Scan time Setting up a Custom Scan timeClick Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Using Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Software Quick Reference Table With this program You can CyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files Organizing Files with Folders Creating Folders Moving Files Finding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Using a Printer Copying Files Getting Started features vary by model Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD DrivesAllows you to Blu-ray Handling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RW Optical Drive Quick Reference Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models only Slot reader Card Insert the media LocationMiniSD MMC Plus Card Insert the media Slot reader Location Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory Card Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay HP Media Drive fronts Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click Computer Disconnecting the Drive Using the DriveTransferring files to another computer manually Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates 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 Using Music Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music with Windows Media Center Using the music library Click Library SetupAdding 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 Using supported music file types Deleting music files from the music library Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center Changing the visualization settings Click Visualizations or Visualization Options 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 Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing Music CDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using country/region codes Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Changing the DVD Settings Changing the DVD movie language Changing DVD remote control options Changing DVD Audio Settings Changing DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Setting Up Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Using Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Features Playing Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Navigating Windows Media Center Transforming your living space into a theaterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Inset window Full-screen mode Selecting items in Windows Media Center Windows Media Center control menu Changing Windows Media Center SettingsIcon Action Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behavior Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changes Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs Audio CD tips Before you begin creating discs Creating audio CDs 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 Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint LightScribe requirements 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 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding 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 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrastCropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Click Touch Up Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs 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 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Basic steps for making a movie Getting Started features vary by model Using muvee autoProducer Getting started Button Enables you to See Get Video from CameraAdd Video Add Pictures Capturing video from a digital video camera Capturing live video from a DV cameraCapturing pictures from a DV camera Click Media Screen Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Adding music Selecting the style Changing the settings Response to music Cutting rate Film color Making the movie Previewing the movie Modifying the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Saving the movie project Click Play muvees Recording the movie project to disc Click Burn Now Upgrading muvee autoProducer Supported muvee autoProducer output file types Index Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer Remote control buttons 88 range Index Part number