HP z552 Digital Entertainment Center

Software

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

 

 

Music Playback

Apple iTunes; HP Tunes—Access your iTunes music library music files in Media Center Edition interface.

 

 

Digital Photography

HP Image Zone Plus; HP Image Zone for Media Center—Enables photo slide show presentations in Media Center Edition interface.

 

 

DVD Playback

InterVideo® WinDVD Player—Serves as engine for Media Center Edition DVD player.

 

 

Video Editing

muvee autoProducer—Enables creation of DVDs from Media Center Edition interface; InterVideo WinDVD Creator

 

 

Security

Norton™ Antivirus 2005 with 60 days of free updates

 

 

CD/DVD Recording

Sonic® RecordNow!™

 

 

LightScribe Direct-to-Disc Labeling

Sonic® Express Labeler; InterVideo® Disc Label

 

 

Operating requirements

Minimum

TV or high-resolution display with DVI, VGA, S-video, component video, or composite video. High-speed

 

broadband Internet connection to download Electronic TV Programming Guide. TV signal source (cable, satellite

 

and/or antenna).

 

 

Recommended

High-definition ready TV or display (LCD, plasma, rear projection, front projection). A/V receiver and speakers

 

with 5.1 or greater surround sound output.

 

 

Service and support information

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor.

 

 

Product Support

One year toll-free 24/7 hardware support. 90 days toll-free 24/7 software support.

 

 

Repair Options

Servicing options include: call HP for customer replaceable parts, return unit to HP for repair, or take unit to HP

 

authorized service provider. Visit www.hp.ca/support for more information.

 

 

Desktop Support

Click on desktop icon for built-in Help and Support Center.

 

 

Online Support

Visit www.hp.ca/support for easy access to online FAQs and troubleshooting information.

 

 

Telephone Support

Call HP Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-474-6836 in U.S. and Canada for direct, knowledgeable assistance.

 

 

Extended Service Plan

Choose from a variety of HP Extended Service Plans to meet your unique needs. Call 1-877-231-4351 or visit

 

www.hp.ca/home/ownerservices for more information.

 

 

Product Number: PS503AA #ABA

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z552 specifications

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