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6-In-1 memory card reader locating 6

replacing or adding 52–53 using 44

A

accessing optical drives 49 add-in cards

locating 47

removing and replacing 58 adding memory 56 adjusting volume 20 application recovery, using 68 applications 26–27

audio cables, connecting 11 audio out

analog 17 digital 17

audio out connectors on PC 17 autoscrolling with mouse 37

B

batteries

installing in remote control 39

type for remote control 39 buttons

Eject (CD or DVD) 41 Eject (diskette drive) 6 Internet 35

Mode 6

Mute 36

On 21

buttons (continued) optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume 36

C

Cable Select jumper, defined 51

cables for TV connection 12

CD

can’t remove from drive 64 handling 41

inserting 41 recording onto 43

CD drive installing 51 removing 50

cd writer plus drive installing 51 using 42

computer

audio connectors 17 back of PC 7

box contents 4 front of PC 6 getting help 3 getting started 2 keyboard buttons not

working 61 keyboard not working 62 new device not working 60 no sound 61

not working 59, 60

computer (continued) opening chassis 46

part of PC not working 60 resources 3

restarting from standby 60 setting up iv

turning off 28 turning on 21

using PC hardware 33 won’t turn on 59 working on safely 45

configure special keyboard buttons 35

connecting audio cables 11 cables to TV 12 headphones 20 microphone 20 monitor 8

PC to TV 12 printer 8 remote sensor 10 scanner 8 set-top box 11 signal source 11 speakers 18

to existing TV setup 14 to Internet 9

VCR 11 connections, optional 12 connectors, location of 7 Control Panel, opening 23

D

DDR DIMM requirements 56 desktop 23

digital audio out 17 digital out connector 17 Disk Cleanup utility 67 diskette drive

Eject button 6

replacing or adding 52–53 using 43

drives

6-In-1 memory card reader 44, 52

cd writer plus 42, 51 diskette 43, 52

dvd writer 42, 50, 51 DVD-ROM 42, 50, 51 dvd/cd writer plus

(combo) 43, 50 hard disk 52 locating 47 optical drives 49

DVD

can’t remove from drive 64 handling 41

inserting 41 DVD drive

installing 51 removing 50 using 42

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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