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HP 863n, m270 Front of PC, cd writer plus, dvd writer, Guide, Music, Pictures, Videos, SmartMedia

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Front of PC

dvd	cd writer plus

dvd writer

GUIDE

MUSIC

PICTURES

VIDEOS

SmartMedia

MultiMediaCard/SD

CompactFlash I/II

Memory Stick

1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button

2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button

Mode buttons

6-In-1 memory card reader

Diskette (floppy) drive Eject button

On button with power indicator light

Hard disk activity indicator light

Front ports:

IEEE 1394 (6-pin) USB 2.0

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HP 863n, m280n, m270 Front of PC, cd writer plus, dvd writer, Guide, Music, Pictures, Videos, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard/SD

Contents

hardware hp media center pcuser’s guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningsSafety and Comfort Help and Support Center Help and SupportHP Utility Programs HP Web Site and HP Support HP Customer CareTable of Contents viii Welcome IntroductionRead and follow all warnings How to Use This GuideA note describes important infor- mation you need Product name HP Media Center PC Where Can I Find Information?Introduction Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web siteMedia Center Components InventoryPC and Main Components 2.1 Speaker System ComponentsChecklist Setting Up My PCSetting Up dvd writer Front of PCcd writer plus GUIDELocation and Back of PCSetting Up number of connecConnecting the Monitor Connecting the Printer or Scannercalls when you Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone ConnectionConnecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN are not usingConnecting the Remote Sensor Remote SensorSelect the signal Connecting the Signal SourceSetting program settingsUsing the TV Cables Optional ConnectionsConnecting the TV ConnectionsWall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing SetupExisting setup Add the PC with a splitterConnections Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV UsingCoaxial Cable 1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersPC Audio Connectors Connect speakers to subwoofer 2.1 Speaker SystemConnect speakers to computer Connector may be black Place subwoofer on floor5.1 Plug color 5.1 Speaker SystemSpeakers Connects to back of PC colorMicrophone Adjusting the VolumeHeadphones Using the microphoneStarting the PC for the First Time Starting My PCStarting Register with HP Be notified of changes and updates to the PCDouble-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop Selecting an ISPOpen Easy Internet Sign-up Starting PC HP DesktopEnabling TV Out Image user’ guide Opening Media CenterStarting PC Software Programs Starting PC 4 Click Turn Off Turning Off the PCthe PC 3 Click Stand By Manual Standby ModeStarting PC Manual Hibernation Mode Starting PC Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance set System hibernates to NeverPage Keyboard Using the PC HardwareHardware A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriteruser Keyboard FunctionsAccess buttons photoInternet buttons Configure the keyboard buttonsHardware shoppingThe Volume knob volumeOptical drive and Volume buttons eject1Hardware MouseUsing the mouse buttons ScrollingRemote Control 45˚ 26 feet 8mHardware Install the remote control batteriesremote control Use alkalineRemote Control Buttons Overview FWD Fast forward moves media forwardHandling a CD or DVD CD and DVD DrivesHardware Inserting a CD or DVDdvd writer DVD-ROM Drivecd writer plus Using the DVD-ROM driveDiskette Floppy Drive dvd/cd writer plus Combo DriveOpening the RecordNow program Using the combo drive6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the 6-In-1 memory card readerPreparing the Computer Upgrading and ServicingUpgrading Read “Safety Information” on pageRemoving the Side Panels Replacing the Side PanelsUpgrading Locating Components in the PC ChassisPower supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slots 1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bayRemoving the Fan Duct Replacing the Fan DuctAccessing the Optical Drives UpgradingRemoving the Optical Drive CS SL MA Installing a New Optical Drivea configuration setting UpgradingReplacing and Adding Drives Removing the drive cageUpgradinge Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Upgrading Installing a second hard drivea configuration setting CS SL MADDR DIMM Adding MemoryUsing the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PC DIMMsRemoving a memory module Installing a memory moduleUpgrading Avoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the moduleBe careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover Removing Add-In CardsReplacing Add-In Cards 2 ampsProblem TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SolutionI installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work ProblemSolution The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be workingSolution TroubleshootingProblem The computer or part of it doesn’t seem toProblem SolutionSolution TroubleshootingProblem The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears toI am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything ProblemSolution USB Hub Power Exceeded errorRecovery System Restore and RecoveryRecovery Recovery CDs3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present Using Application Recovery and System RecoverySystem restore 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing available hard disk space Recovery2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools 2 Click Control Panel3 Click Application Application recoveryInstallation or Driver Installation, and then click Next The HP RecoverySystem recovery Important information about recorded TV programs buttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume IndexIndex computer continued opening chassisPage Index