Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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How to Use This Guide

1

Safety Information

2

Before you get started, please read this important safety

 

information about your HP Media Center PC

2

AC Power Safety Warnings

2

Safety and Comfort

2

Getting Help

3

Help and Support Center

3

Utility Programs

3

HP Web Site Support

4

Setup Poster

4

Warranty and Support Guide

4

HP Media Center Software Guide

5

Application and System Recovery Programs

5

Instant Support

5

Online Guides

6

Microsoft Web Site

6

Inventory

7

PC Components

7

Setting Up the PC

9

PC Installation Overview

9

Front of PC

11

Back of PC

12

Front and Back PC Connectors

13

Connecting to the Monitor

15

Connecting to the Internet

15

Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN)

15

Connecting the Wireless LAN

16

Connecting the Remote Sensor

17

Connecting the TV Signal Source

18

Connecting the FM Radio Antenna

18

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC

18

Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC

19

Connecting to Other Devices

22

Connecting the Television Signal

23

Using the TV Cables

23

Connecting the TV Signal Source

24

Connecting the TV Signal Source

 

When You Have an Existing Setup

25

Using the TV as a Monitor

30

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ....

35

Sound Connector Types

35

Sound Connector Functions

36

Speaker Configurations

37

Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers

38

Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers

39

Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers

40

Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers

42

Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System

43

Connecting Digital Audio

47

Configuring Audio Output

47

Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel

 

Sound Manager

48

Sound Effect Manager

50

Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager

51

Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card

53

Configuring Audio for Media Center

54

Configuring Audio for the WinDVD Player

54

Adjusting the Volume

55

Using Headphones

55

Using a Microphone

56

Resolving Sound Issues

57

Starting the PC

59

Starting the PC for the First Time

59

Selecting an ISP

59

Media Center PC Desktop View

60

Making Recovery Discs

62

HP Products Work Better Together

62

Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC

62

Important Information About Recorded TV Programs

62

Protecting the PC

63

Using Software Programs

63

Using HP Organize Software

64

Using PC Help & Tools

64

Turning Off the PC

64

Manual Standby Mode

65

Manual Hibernation Mode

66

Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode

67

Installing Software

68

Using the PC Hardware

69

Using the Keyboard

69

Special Keyboard Buttons

70

Using the Mouse

72

Wireless Keyboard Set

72

Remote Control

73

Memory Card Reader

75

Installing an HP Camera Docking Station

78

Troubleshooting

83

Problems and Solutions

83

Index

93

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