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

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

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user’s guide hp media center pchardware The information in this document is subject to change without notice AC Power Safety Warnings Safety InformationSafety and Comfort HP Utility Programs Help and SupportHelp and Support Center HP Customer Care HP Web Site and HP SupportTable of Contents viii Introduction WelcomeA note describes important infor- mation you need How to Use This GuideRead and follow all warnings Introduction Where Can I Find Information?Product name HP Media Center PC Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web sitePC and Main Components InventoryMedia Center Components 2.1 Speaker System ComponentsSetting Up Setting Up My PCChecklist cd writer plus Front of PCdvd writer GUIDESetting Up Back of PCLocation and number of connecConnecting the Printer or Scanner Connecting the MonitorConnecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone Connectioncalls when you are not usingRemote Sensor Connecting the Remote SensorSetting Connecting the Signal SourceSelect the signal program settingsOptional Connections Using the TV CablesConnections Connecting the TVExisting setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an 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 Connect speakers to computer Connector may be black 2.1 Speaker SystemConnect speakers to subwoofer Place subwoofer on floorSpeakers 5.1 Speaker System5.1 Plug color Connects to back of PC colorHeadphones Adjusting the VolumeMicrophone Using the microphoneStarting Starting My PCStarting 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 HP Desktop Starting PCEnabling 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 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance Automatic Standby or Hibernation ModeStarting PC set System hibernates to NeverPage Hardware Using the PC HardwareKeyboard A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriterAccess buttons Keyboard Functionsuser photoHardware Configure the keyboard buttonsInternet buttons shoppingOptical drive and Volume buttons volumeThe Volume knob eject1Using the mouse buttons MouseHardware Scrolling45˚ 26 feet 8m Remote Controlremote control Install the remote control batteriesHardware Use alkalineFWD Fast forward moves media forward Remote Control Buttons OverviewHardware CD and DVD DrivesHandling a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDcd writer plus DVD-ROM Drivedvd writer Using the DVD-ROM driveOpening the RecordNow program dvd/cd writer plus Combo DriveDiskette Floppy Drive Using the combo driveUsing the 6-In-1 memory card reader 6-In-1 Memory Card ReaderUpgrading Upgrading and ServicingPreparing the Computer Read “Safety Information” on pageReplacing the Side Panels Removing the Side PanelsPower supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slots Locating Components in the PC ChassisUpgrading 1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bayReplacing the Fan Duct Removing the Fan DuctUpgrading Accessing the Optical DrivesRemoving the Optical Drive a configuration setting Installing a New Optical DriveCS SL MA UpgradingRemoving the drive cage Replacing and Adding DrivesUpgradinge Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive a configuration setting Installing a second hard driveUpgrading CS SL MAUsing the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PC Adding MemoryDDR DIMM DIMMsUpgrading Installing a memory moduleRemoving a memory module Avoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the moduleReplacing Add-In Cards Removing Add-In CardsBe careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover 2 ampsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution ProblemI installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be workingProblem TroubleshootingSolution The computer or part of it doesn’t seem toSolution ProblemProblem TroubleshootingSolution The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears toSolution ProblemI am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything USB Hub Power Exceeded errorRecovery Restore and RecoveryRecovery System Recovery CDsSystem restore Using Application Recovery and System Recovery3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present 4 Double-click Administrative Tools2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools RecoveryIncreasing 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