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HP a6347c manual Getting Started features vary by model

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Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On the Computer for the First Time Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneGetting Help Using the Keyboard Using the Mouse Introducing Your Computer Software Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the Windows Media Center Remote Control Managing Files 107 Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113Using the Memory Card Reader 119 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 Click Display Settings Adjusting the MonitorAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Select models only Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device 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 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 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 Click Shut Down Using Shut DownTurning Off the Computer 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 Protecting the Computer Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Click All Programs Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software 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 Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttons Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special 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 Selecting a microphone Configuring audio outputAdjusting microphone volume Configuring the audio card software Using Audio Creation Mode Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 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 input overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio output overview Example 1 For online gaming When to use multistreaming audioSetting up multistreaming audio Click Windows Media Center Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterExample 2 For digital home entertainment Selecting recording devices Resolving sound issuesType 6 connectors only Remote control cannot Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlRemote control can 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 Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer 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 Working with Digital Images Feature Name DescriptionResizing Windows 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 Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Renaming FilesDeleting Files 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 Transferring files to another computer manually Using the DriveDisconnecting the Drive Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates HP Media Drive software has stopped working Drive does not appear on my computerData transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card 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 music library Adding music files from a CDClick Add folders on this computer, and then click Next 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 Click Play Album Playing an album in Windows Media CenterPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album detailsCreating a Queue in 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 Sharing your digital memories Right music for the momentPlaying Internet radio 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 Icon Action Changing Windows Media Center SettingsWindows Media Center control menu 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 Copying a disc using two disc drivesCopying a disc using one disc drive Creating data discs Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyWhat is LightScribe? Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint LightScribe requirements Back of Front Cover paper insert label Making a paper disc labelUnder Select the label’s layout and background 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 Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing pictures as a slide showViewing a slide show with music 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 Pictures + Videos Rotating picturesClick Touch Up Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Click Pictures + Videos Click video library Playing Videos in Windows Media CenterPlaying digital videos Recording analog and digital video files Using supported video file typesTransferring and Recording 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