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Setting Up the Computer

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

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

Putting the Computer Together

Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on the computer, and to learn about some setup alternatives.

Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding the computer.

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Contents

Page Page Table of Contents Page Using the Mouse Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Introducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Using Windows Media Center Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Working with Pictures and Videos Setting Up the Computer Putting the Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper location Using surge protection Connecting to the computer Description and function (continued) Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology IMPORTANT: NVIDIA Control Panel Set SLI configuration 3D settings Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) Cancel Locate and install driver software Windows Start Button Control Panel 2Click System and Maintenance, and then click System 3Click Device Manager Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ACTIVITY — LINK — Connecting a Modem Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound connector Illustration Type Page Sound connector (continued) Optical In Optical Out Connecting a Microphone Speaker types Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers Connecting your home stereo system (optional) 2.1 home stereo installation 5.1 home audio installation 5.1 home audio installation procedure Page 7.1 home audio installation 7.1 home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting the speakers Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Help Using the hardware diagnostic tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using the Reset button Using Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep mode Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Restarting the Computer Connecting to the Internet Internet Explorer Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort All Programs User Guides Safety & Comfort Guide Setting Up User Accounts Using passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall software Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices d Click System and Maintenance. e Click Backup and Restore Center f Click Create a restore point or change settings Create http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer Using the Keyboard Alphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keys Arrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicators Special keyboard buttons Using the Mouse Scrolling Autoscrolling Panning Switching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speed Changing the double-clickspeed Turning on the ClickLock option Changing the scroll wheel speed Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Selecting a microphone Configuring audio output Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fior X-FiFatality audio card Configuring the audio card software Configuring the FlexiJack connector Sound Blaster X-Ficonfiguration modes Using Audio Creation Mode Using Entertainment Mode Using Game Mode More information Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Speakers: Microphone: Line In (Digital Input): HDMI Output: Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager Retasking front panel audio connectors Configuring multistreaming audio Audio output overview Audio input overview When to use multistreaming audio Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1: For online gaming Example 2: For digital home entertainment Configuring audio for Windows Media Center Selecting recording devices Resolving sound issues Introducing Your Computer Software Removing desktop icons Retrieving desktop icons Removing files permanently Using the All Programs menu Organizing the All Programs list Resizing Windows Feature About the Internet http://www.hp.com Searching the Internet Restricting Internet content Opening AVG software Manually running a system scan Scheduling a full system scan time Setting up a custom scan Using Windows Mail Using the e-mailprogram provided by your ISP With this program: You can: Page Managing Files Creating Folders Organize New Folder Moving Files Cut Finding Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Restore this item Copying Files Copy Here Using a Printer File Print Page Using CD and DVD Media Drives Handling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table Can be Plays in recorded home or car Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using Blu-rayand HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader 4-slotmemory card reader (select models only) Card Insert the media 4-slotreader location CF/l Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory Card Format FAT Start Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Stop Page Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu items The right music for the moment Playing Internet radio Sharing your digital memories Transforming your living space into a theater Online media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Windows Media Center control menu Windows Media Center Settings categories Parental Controls Automatic Downloads Options Optimization Pictures Library Setup Using Windows Media Center power settings Page Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music with Windows Media Center Adding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk drive Adding music files from a CD Deleting music files from the music library Using supported music file types Changing the visualization settings Playing an album in Windows Media Center Playing a song in Windows Media Center Page Searching for music tracks and files Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center artists genres 6Click play all 7Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Tasks burn cd/dvd Retry Audio CD Listening to Online Radio Stations radio presets sources Playing Music CDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Windows Media Player Now Playing Help Playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using country/region codes Changing the DVD movie language Changing DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Find DVD Info Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-DefinitionDVDs, and Blu-rayDVDs Page Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player Page Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Erase Disc Quick erase Full erase Erase Audio CD tips Before you begin creating discs Creating audio CDs Creating video discs Copying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drives Copying a disc using one disc drive Creating data discs Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology What is LightScribe LightScribe requirements Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint Making a paper disc label 5Under Step 2: Edit titles and other information, design the disc label: 7Under Step 3: Select the label’s layout and background: Page Working with Pictures and Videos Adding picture files from the hard disk drive Viewing pictures as a slide show Viewing a slide show with music Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Rotating pictures Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Playing digital videos Using supported video file types Recording analog and digital video files Index