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HP m280n, m270n, m200y (D7219Q), 894c, 896c, 886c, 884n, 883n, 876x, 873n, 864, 854 Table of Contents

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Welcome	1
How to Use This Guide	2
Where Can I Find
Information?	3
Inventory	4
PC and Main Components	4
Media Center Components	4
2.1 Speaker System Components	4
Setting Up My PC	5
Checklist	5
Front of PC	6
Back of PC	7
Connecting the Monitor	8
Connecting the Printer or Scanner	8
Connecting to the Internet Through a
Modem/Telephone Connection	9
Connecting to the Internet Through a
Network Port (LAN)	9
Connecting the Remote Sensor	10
Connecting the Signal Source	11
Optional Connections	12
Using the TV Cables	12
Connecting the TV	13
Connecting the TV Signal Source When
You Have an Existing Setup	14
Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box
to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable	15
Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box
to VCR and TV Using S-video Cable or
Composite Video Cable Between the Box
and the VCR or TV	16

Connecting Your Speakers	17
PC Audio Connectors	17
2.1 Speaker System	18
5.1 Speaker System	19
Adjusting the Volume	20
Microphone	20
Headphones	20
Starting My PC	21
Starting the PC for the First Time	21
Selecting an ISP	22
HP Desktop	23
Enabling TV Out Image	24
Opening Media Center	25
Software Programs	26
Turning Off the PC	28
Manual Standby Mode	29
Manual Hibernation Mode	30
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode ...	31
Using the PC Hardware	33
Keyboard	33
Keyboard Functions	34
Mouse	37
Remote Control	38
Remote Control Buttons Overview	40
CD and DVD Drives	41
DVD-ROM Drive	42
cd writer plus	42
dvd writer	42
dvd/cd writer plus (Combo) Drive	43
Opening the RecordNow program	43
Diskette (Floppy) Drive	43
6-In-1 Memory Card Reader	44

Upgrading and Servicing	45
Preparing the Computer	45
Removing the Side Panels	46
Replacing the Side Panels	46
Locating Components in the PC Chassis	47
Removing the Fan Duct	48
Replacing the Fan Duct	48
Accessing the Optical Drives	49
Removing the Optical Drive	50
Installing a New Optical Drive	51
Replacing and Adding Drives	52
Adding Memory	56
Removing Add-In Cards	58
Replacing Add-In Cards	58
Troubleshooting	59
Restore and Recovery	65
Recovery System	65
Recovery CDs	65
Using Application Recovery and
System Recovery	66
Index	71

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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 Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web site Where Can I Find Information?Introduction Product name HP Media Center PC2.1 Speaker System Components InventoryPC and Main Components Media Center ComponentsSetting Up Setting Up My PCChecklist GUIDE Front of PCcd writer plus dvd writernumber of connec Back of PCSetting Up Location andConnecting the Printer or Scanner Connecting the Monitorare not using Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone ConnectionConnecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN calls when youRemote Sensor Connecting the Remote Sensorprogram settings Connecting the Signal SourceSetting Select the signalOptional Connections Using the TV CablesConnections Connecting the TVAdd the PC with a splitter Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing SetupExisting setup Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cableCoaxial 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 Place subwoofer on floor 2.1 Speaker SystemConnect speakers to computer Connector may be black Connect speakers to subwooferConnects to back of PC color 5.1 Speaker SystemSpeakers 5.1 Plug colorUsing the microphone Adjusting the VolumeHeadphones MicrophoneRegister with HP Be notified of changes and updates to the PC Starting My PCStarting Starting the PC for the First TimeOpen 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 set System hibernates to Never Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance Starting PCPage A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter Using the PC HardwareHardware Keyboardphoto Keyboard FunctionsAccess buttons usershopping Configure the keyboard buttonsHardware Internet buttonseject1 volumeOptical drive and Volume buttons The Volume knobScrolling MouseUsing the mouse buttons Hardware45˚ 26 feet 8m Remote ControlUse alkaline Install the remote control batteriesremote control HardwareFWD Fast forward moves media forward Remote Control Buttons OverviewInserting a CD or DVD CD and DVD DrivesHardware Handling a CD or DVDUsing the DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM Drivecd writer plus dvd writerUsing the combo drive dvd/cd writer plus Combo DriveOpening the RecordNow program Diskette Floppy DriveUsing the 6-In-1 memory card reader 6-In-1 Memory Card ReaderRead “Safety Information” on page Upgrading and ServicingUpgrading Preparing the ComputerReplacing the Side Panels Removing the Side Panels1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bay Locating Components in the PC ChassisPower supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slots UpgradingReplacing the Fan Duct Removing the Fan DuctUpgrading Accessing the Optical DrivesRemoving the Optical Drive Upgrading Installing a New Optical Drivea configuration setting CS SL MARemoving the drive cage Replacing and Adding DrivesUpgradinge Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive CS SL MA Installing a second hard drivea configuration setting UpgradingDIMMs Adding MemoryUsing the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PC DDR DIMMAvoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the module Installing a memory moduleUpgrading Removing a memory module2 amps Removing Add-In CardsReplacing Add-In Cards Be careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot coverSolution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemThe computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working ProblemSolution I installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t workThe computer or part of it doesn’t seem to TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution ProblemThe monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to TroubleshootingProblem SolutionUSB Hub Power Exceeded error ProblemSolution I am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anythingRecovery CDs Restore and RecoveryRecovery Recovery System4 Double-click Administrative Tools Using Application Recovery and System RecoverySystem restore 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present2 Click Control Panel Recovery2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools Increasing available hard disk spaceInstallation or Driver Installation, and then click Next Application recovery3 Click Application System recovery RecoveryThe HP Important information about recorded TV programs computer continued opening chassis IndexIndex buttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 VolumePage Index