Watching TV, Watching live TV | HP s3650f instruction

Watching TV

Before you can watch TV by using Windows Media Center, make sure:

The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer for more information.

You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, refer to “Completing the setup wizard.”

NOTE: You can change the channel by using the remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset window is selected.

You can go to live TV from anywhere in Windows Media Center by pressing the Live TV button on the remote control.

While in the Television Program Guide, you can select a channel to see upcoming programs for that channel by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control.

Watching live TV

1Press the Live TV button on the remote control or click TV + Movies from the main Start menu. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select live tv, and then press OK. The last channel selected or the first channel available begins playing.

2Select a channel by using the CH/PG (+) or (–) button or the numeric keypad on the remote control. The channel number and program information display in the window.

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HP s3650f manual Watching TV, Watching live TV

Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Mouse Using the Keyboard Introducing Your Computer Software Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the Windows Media Center Remote Control Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Using Windows Media Center Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 Working with Pictures and Videos 151 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 163 Index 201 Watching and Recording TV Programs 179 Click All Programs Click User Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Using HP Total Care Advisor Software Getting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Click Shut Down Using Shut DownTurning Off the Computer Using Sleep mode Using Lock Using Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services Connecting to the Internet Setting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Protecting the Computer Computer risk Security feature Password Function Using passwords Click All Programs Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Select the desired configuration Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Click Recover factory settings Getting Started features vary by model Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Edit keys Function keys Numeric keys Arrow keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Label Description Icon Feature Description Click Keyboard Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Control Panel Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Mouse and Keyboard TroubleshootingSynchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Autoscrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsScrolling Changing mouse pointer speed Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Panning Changing the scroll wheel speed Changing the double-click speedTurning on the ClickLock option Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Selecting a microphone Configuring audio outputAdjusting microphone volume Configuring the audio card software Using Entertainment Mode Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Using Audio Creation Mode More information Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerUsing Game Mode Click the Speaker Configuration tab Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Audio input overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio output overview Example 1 For online gaming When to use multistreaming audioSetting up multistreaming audio Click Windows Media Center Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterExample 2 For digital home entertainment Selecting recording devices Resolving sound issuesType 6 connectors only Select models only Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlRemote control can Remote control cannot Remote Control Buttons Overview Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control About the Remote Control Click Device Manager Troubleshooting the Remote Control Getting Started features vary by model Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop icons Organizing the All Programs list Using the Control Panel Working with Digital Images Feature Name DescriptionResizing Windows About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a Browser Click Internet Explorer Restricting Internet content Click Run a Scan Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus SoftwareManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tab Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting a Full System Scan timeSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-Mail HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can CyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing Files Moving Files Creating Folders Finding Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Renaming FilesDeleting Files Copying Files Using a Printer Getting Started features vary by model Blu-ray Allows you to Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDs Using CD and DVD Media Drives Compatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility Table ROM RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Getting Started features vary by model Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert the media Location Media Insertion GuideSlot memory card reader select models only Slot reader MMC Mobile Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC Plus Activity light Upper slot Lower slot Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity Light Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay Connecting the Drive HP Media Drive fronts Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay Click Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Transferring files to another computer manually Using the Drive Disconnecting the Drive Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Troubleshooting the HP Media DriveMicrosoft updates Drive does not appear on my computer Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled Administrator privilege for installing software Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Watch and record live TV Sharing your digital memories Right music for the momentPlaying FM or Internet radio Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Navigating Windows Media CenterTransforming your living space into a theater Online media Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Inset window Full-screen mode Icon Action Windows Media Center control menu General Startup and Window behavior Changing Windows Media Center SettingsWindows Media Center Settings categories Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changes Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music Using Music with Windows Media Center Adding music files from the hard disk drive Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music to the music library Click music library Adding music files from a CD Deleting music files from the music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center Click Play Album Changing the visualization settingsPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Playing a song in Windows Media Center Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album details Searching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media CenterCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Listening to Online Radio Stations Listening to FM Radio Stations Setting Up the TV Signal Playing FM Radio Stations Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Organizing and Using Preset Radio Stations Playing Music CDs Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same TimeUsing preset radio stations Playing DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codes Changing the DVD movie language Changing the DVD Settings Changing DVD remote control options Changing DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Before you begin creating discs Audio CD tips Creating video discs Creating audio CDs Copying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drives Creating data discs Copying a disc using one disc drive LightScribe requirements Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyWhat is LightScribe? Under Select the label’s layout and background Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint Back of Front Cover paper insert label Making a paper disc label Under Select the label’s layout and background Working with Pictures and Videos Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk drive Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture library Click Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing pictures as a slide showViewing a slide show with music Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Pictures + Videos Rotating picturesClick Touch Up Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Click Pictures + Videos Click video library Playing Videos in Windows Media CenterPlaying digital videos Recording analog and digital video files Using supported video file typesTransferring and Recording Video Files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Getting Started features vary by model Basic steps for making a movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Getting Started features vary by model Getting started Using muvee autoProducer Add Pictures Button Enables you to See Get Video fromCamera Add Video Click Media Screen Capturing video from a digital video cameraCapturing live video from a DV camera Capturing pictures from a DV camera Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Adding videos Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Selecting the style Changing the settingsAdding music Response to music Cutting rate Film color Previewing the movie Making the movie Modifying the movie Click Play muvees Saving the movie project Click Burn Now Recording the movie project to disc Supported muvee autoProducer output file types Upgrading muvee autoProducer Getting Started features vary by model Navigating TV + Movies Watching and Recording TV Programs Getting Started features vary by model Watching live TV Watching TV Controlling TV playback Button Action Using the remote control in TV + Movies Using Windows Media Center without the guide Using the Television Program Guide Television Program Guide errors Viewing the Television Program Guide Setting up how Windows Media Center downloads the guide Click Add Channel Adding a postal code to receive the correct guideAdding missing channels to the guide Click Edit Numbers Searching for TV ProgramsEditing and removing channels in the guide Click Categories Searching for TV programs by using categories Recording icons Description Recording TV Programs Recording programs manually without using the guide Recording TV by using the guide Click Channel and Time Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space Quality of recording Approximate hard disk drive space used Watching TV programs stored on HP Media Drive Recording TV programs to the HP Media Drive About recording TV to the HP Media Drive Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive Changing the TV recording path to the HP Media Drive Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to findChanging disk space for recording TV programs Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CD Click Burn files to disc using Windows Click Burn DVD Media copy protectionClick Recorded TV or Video Library, and then click Next Playing DVDs in Windows Media Center Playing Recorded TV Programs Index Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 25 muvee autoProducer Multichannel audio connecting Index Part number