Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center | HP SR1800NX, SR1817CL

Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions.

To open the Help and Support Center:

•Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard.

Or

•Click Start on the taskbar, and choose Help and Support.

Using PC Help & Tools

The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs.

To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Click an item to view it or use it.

Using Compaq Connections

Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your PC:

•Product notices

•Tips

•Special offers for your PC

Messages arrive while you’re connected to the Internet and will display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later.

Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model.

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HP SR1800NX, SR1817CL, SR1811NX Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center, Using PC Help & Tools, Using Compaq Connections

Contents

Getting Started Guide Page Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Working with Digital Images Creating Audio and Data Discs Creating Video Discs and Movies Index Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerGetting Help Setting Up Your PC Using surge protectionPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper location Serial Connecting to the PCConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Rear Storing documentation and recovery discs Turning On Your PC for the First Time Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet RequirementsPage Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Signing Up for Software Updates Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC Creating user accounts Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Creating passwords Using Compaq Organize Software Choose All Programs Click Compaq Organize Using the Keyboard Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature Description Compaq or CD/DVD Customizing the keyboard buttons Sound connector types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsConnecting the speakers Connector Description Illustration Type Sound connector Description Speaker configurations Name Speaker system See Connecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker types Connecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting the PC to a home audio system Adapter cables Or 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Select models only Configuring the Sound Software Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All ProgramsPage Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo enable the Audio Wizard Sound Effect Manager control screens Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager Retasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect Manager Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Configuring multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audio Example 1 Online gaming Setting up multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainment Selecting Recording Devices Resolving Sound IssuesType 6 connectors only Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert Into 4-slot reader Media Insertion GuideSlot memory card reader select models only Getting Started Guide Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click My Computer Using the Drive Storing filesPlaying media files Playing music files Disconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing DVDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying Music CDs Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs Verifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tips Creating audio CDs Creating jukebox discs Data disc tips Verifying data disc recorded without errorsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Burning from an image file Working with Image FilesCreating an image file Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Disc Labeling with LightScribeLightScribe requirements Using adhesive disc labels Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table VCD Optical Drive Quick Reference Table DVD Software Quick Reference Table With this program You can With this program You can Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing Video Sonic MyDVD Video Projects Click Add Files Creating a Video ProjectAdding files to a video project Capturing video to a video project Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video project Editing the style of a video project Editing movie filesClick Edit Style To This Menu Burning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality Format Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a Movie Locating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting started Click Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing video from a DV camcorderCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderPage Adding pictures Adding music Changing the settings Selecting the style Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Saving the movie project Recording the movie project to discComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CD Getting Started Guide Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s Guides Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using PC Help & ToolsUsing Compaq Connections Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Getting messages Turning off messages Reactivating messages Index Index Getting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 96 supported formats Index Printed