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Troubleshooting
Install
Configure the keyboard buttons
Connecting the Monitor
Problem
Existing setup
Connecting the Signal Source
Setting Up My PC
Restore and Recovery
Remote Control
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Contents
user’s guide
hp media center pc
hardware
The information in this document is subject to change without notice
Safety Information
AC Power Safety Warnings
Safety and Comfort
HP Utility Programs
Help and Support
Help and Support Center
HP Web Site and HP Support
HP Customer Care
Table of Contents
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Welcome
Introduction
A note describes important infor- mation you need
How to Use This Guide
Read and follow all warnings
Product name HP Media Center PC
Where Can I Find Information?
Introduction
Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web site
Media Center Components
Inventory
PC and Main Components
2.1 Speaker System Components
Setting Up
Setting Up My PC
Checklist
dvd writer
Front of PC
cd writer plus
GUIDE
Location and
Back of PC
Setting Up
number of connec
Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the Printer or Scanner
calls when you
Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone Connection
Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN
are not using
Connecting the Remote Sensor
Remote Sensor
Select the signal
Connecting the Signal Source
Setting
program settings
Using the TV Cables
Optional Connections
Connecting the TV
Connections
Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
Existing setup
Add the PC with a splitter
Coaxial Cable
Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using
Connections
1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup
PC Audio Connectors
Connecting Your Speakers
Speakers
Connect speakers to subwoofer
2.1 Speaker System
Connect speakers to computer Connector may be black
Place subwoofer on floor
5.1 Plug color
5.1 Speaker System
Speakers
Connects to back of PC color
Microphone
Adjusting the Volume
Headphones
Using the microphone
Starting the PC for the First Time
Starting My PC
Starting
Register with HP Be notified of changes and updates to the PC
Open Easy Internet Sign-up
Selecting an ISP
Double-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop
Starting PC
HP Desktop
Enabling TV Out Image
Starting PC
Opening Media Center
user’ guide
Software Programs
Starting PC
the PC
Turning Off the PC
4 Click Turn Off
Starting PC
Manual Standby Mode
3 Click Stand By
Manual Hibernation Mode
Starting PC
Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance
set System hibernates to Never
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Keyboard
Using the PC Hardware
Hardware
A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter
user
Keyboard Functions
Access buttons
photo
Internet buttons
Configure the keyboard buttons
Hardware
shopping
The Volume knob
volume
Optical drive and Volume buttons
eject1
Hardware
Mouse
Using the mouse buttons
Scrolling
Remote Control
45˚ 26 feet 8m
Hardware
Install the remote control batteries
remote control
Use alkaline
Remote Control Buttons Overview
FWD Fast forward moves media forward
Handling a CD or DVD
CD and DVD Drives
Hardware
Inserting a CD or DVD
dvd writer
DVD-ROM Drive
cd writer plus
Using the DVD-ROM drive
Diskette Floppy Drive
dvd/cd writer plus Combo Drive
Opening the RecordNow program
Using the combo drive
6-In-1 Memory Card Reader
Using the 6-In-1 memory card reader
Preparing the Computer
Upgrading and Servicing
Upgrading
Read “Safety Information” on page
Removing the Side Panels
Replacing the Side Panels
Upgrading
Locating Components in the PC Chassis
Power supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slots
1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bay
Removing the Fan Duct
Replacing the Fan Duct
Accessing the Optical Drives
Upgrading
Removing the Optical Drive
CS SL MA
Installing a New Optical Drive
a configuration setting
Upgrading
Replacing and Adding Drives
Removing the drive cage
Upgradinge
Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive
Upgrading
Installing a second hard drive
a configuration setting
CS SL MA
DDR DIMM
Adding Memory
Using the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PC
DIMMs
Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module
Upgrading
Avoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the module
Be careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover
Removing Add-In Cards
Replacing Add-In Cards
2 amps
Problem
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Solution
I installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work
Problem
Solution
The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working
Solution
Troubleshooting
Problem
The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to
Problem
Solution
Solution
Troubleshooting
Problem
The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to
I am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything
Problem
Solution
USB Hub Power Exceeded error
Recovery System
Restore and Recovery
Recovery
Recovery CDs
3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
System restore
4 Double-click Administrative Tools
Increasing available hard disk space
Recovery
2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System Tools
2 Click Control Panel
Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next
Application recovery
3 Click Application
System recovery
Recovery
The HP
Important information about recorded TV programs
buttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume
Index
Index
computer continued opening chassis
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Index