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HP 886c, m280n, m270n, m200y (D7219Q), 894c, 896c, 884n, 883n, 876x, 873n, 864, 856x, 863n, 854n manual

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HP 886c, m280n, m270n, m200y (D7219Q), 894c, 896c, 884n, 883n, 876x, 873n, 864, 856x, 863n, 854n manual

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user’s guide hp media center pchardware The information in this document is subject to change without notice Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningsSafety and Comfort HP Utility Programs Help and SupportHelp and Support Center HP Web Site and HP Support HP Customer CareTable of Contents viii Welcome IntroductionA note describes important infor- mation you need How to Use This GuideRead and follow all warnings Where Can I Find Information? IntroductionProduct name HP Media Center PC Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web siteInventory PC and Main ComponentsMedia Center Components 2.1 Speaker System ComponentsSetting Up Setting Up My PCChecklist Front of PC cd writer plusdvd writer GUIDEBack of PC Setting UpLocation and number of connecConnecting the Monitor Connecting the Printer or ScannerConnecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone Connection Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LANcalls when you are not usingConnecting the Remote Sensor Remote SensorConnecting the Signal Source SettingSelect the signal program settingsUsing the TV Cables Optional ConnectionsConnecting the TV ConnectionsConnecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup Existing setupWall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Add the PC with a splitterCoaxial Cable Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV UsingConnections 1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup PC Audio Connectors Connecting Your SpeakersSpeakers 2.1 Speaker System Connect speakers to computer Connector may be blackConnect speakers to subwoofer Place subwoofer on floor5.1 Speaker System Speakers5.1 Plug color Connects to back of PC colorAdjusting the Volume HeadphonesMicrophone Using the microphoneStarting My PC StartingStarting the PC for the First Time Register with HP Be notified of changes and updates to the PCOpen Easy Internet Sign-up Selecting an ISPDouble-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop Starting PC HP DesktopEnabling TV Out Image Starting PC Opening Media Centeruser’ guide Software Programs Starting PC the PC Turning Off the PC4 Click Turn Off Starting PC Manual Standby Mode3 Click Stand By Manual Hibernation Mode Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and MaintenanceStarting PC set System hibernates to NeverPage Using the PC Hardware HardwareKeyboard A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriterKeyboard Functions Access buttonsuser photoConfigure the keyboard buttons HardwareInternet buttons shoppingvolume Optical drive and Volume buttonsThe Volume knob eject1Mouse Using the mouse buttonsHardware ScrollingRemote Control 45˚ 26 feet 8mInstall the remote control batteries remote controlHardware Use alkalineRemote Control Buttons Overview FWD Fast forward moves media forwardCD and DVD Drives HardwareHandling a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDDVD-ROM Drive cd writer plusdvd writer Using the DVD-ROM drivedvd/cd writer plus Combo Drive Opening the RecordNow programDiskette Floppy Drive Using the combo drive6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the 6-In-1 memory card readerUpgrading and Servicing UpgradingPreparing the Computer Read “Safety Information” on pageRemoving the Side Panels Replacing the Side PanelsLocating Components in the PC Chassis Power supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slotsUpgrading 1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bayRemoving the Fan Duct Replacing the Fan DuctAccessing the Optical Drives UpgradingRemoving the Optical Drive Installing a New Optical Drive a configuration settingCS SL MA UpgradingReplacing and Adding Drives Removing the drive cageUpgradinge Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive a configuration settingUpgrading CS SL MAAdding Memory Using the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PCDDR DIMM DIMMsInstalling a memory module UpgradingRemoving a memory module Avoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the moduleRemoving Add-In Cards Replacing Add-In CardsBe careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover 2 ampsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem SolutionProblem SolutionI installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be workingTroubleshooting ProblemSolution The computer or part of it doesn’t seem toProblem SolutionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears toProblem SolutionI am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything USB Hub Power Exceeded errorRestore and Recovery RecoveryRecovery System Recovery CDsUsing Application Recovery and System Recovery System restore3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsRecovery 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System ToolsIncreasing available hard disk space 2 Click Control PanelInstallation or Driver Installation, and then click Next Application recovery3 Click Application System recovery RecoveryThe HP Important information about recorded TV programs Index Indexbuttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume computer continued opening chassisPage Index