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

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operating system, backup version 66

optical drive buttons 36 optical drives

accessing 49

removing and installing 50

P

panning with mouse 37 ports, location of 7

power management settings 31 printer

connecting 8 not working 60

problems. See troubleshooting

R

recording onto CDs 43 RecordNow program 43 registration information 21 remote control

buttons 40

installing batteries 39 range 38

using 38

remote sensor, connecting 10 removing

6-In-1 memory card reader 54

CD drive 50 diskette drive 54 DVD drive 50

removing (continued) dvd/cd writer plus (combo)

drive 50

hard disk drive 52 removing and replacing add-in cards 58

fan duct 48 side panels 46

restarting PC from standby 60

S

safety warnings iii scanner, connecting 8 scrolling with mouse 37 selecting Internet Service

Provider 22

set-top box, connecting 11 setting up computer iv settings, power

management 31 setup poster 3

side panels, removing and replacing 46

signal source, connecting 11 software 26–27

solving problems.

See troubleshooting speakers

connecting 18 testing 18

standby mode 60 automatic 31 manual 29

Start menu 23 support from HP 3 system recovery, using 69 system tray 23

T

telephone line, connecting to Internet 9

television

cables to PC 12 connecting PC to existing

setup 14 getting reception 12

troubleshooting 59

can’t remove CD/DVD from drive 64

corrupted files 60, 61 error 64

keyboard buttons not working 61

keyboard not working 62 monitor not working 63 mouse not working 63 no sound 61

PC won’t turn on 59 unexpected startups 61

turning off computer 28 turning on computer 21

U

USB Hub Power Exceeded error 64

using computer hardware 33

V

VCR, connecting 11 video display flickering 61 volume, adjusting 20 Volume buttons 36

W

warnings

add-in cards overloading PC 58

installing memory module 57 recovering system 66 removing memory module 57 safety iii

using wrong memory type 56 voltage select switch 59

warranty 3

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

Contents

hp media center pc user’s guidehardware The information in this document is subject to change without notice AC Power Safety Warnings Safety InformationSafety and Comfort Help and Support HP Utility ProgramsHelp and Support Center HP Customer Care HP Web Site and HP SupportTable of Contents viii Introduction WelcomeHow to Use This Guide A note describes important infor- mation you needRead 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 My PC Setting UpChecklist 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 splitterWall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using Coaxial CableConnections 1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup Connecting Your Speakers PC Audio ConnectorsSpeakers 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 PCSelecting an ISP Open Easy Internet Sign-upDouble-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop HP Desktop Starting PCEnabling TV Out Image Opening Media Center Starting PCuser’ guide Software Programs Starting PC Turning Off the PC the PC4 Click Turn Off Manual Standby Mode Starting PC3 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 PanelApplication recovery Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next3 Click Application Recovery System recoveryThe HP Important information about recorded TV programs Index Indexbuttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume computer continued opening chassisPage Index