T

tape player, connecting 57 testing

audio settings using Media Center 133 system connections using Media Center 128

transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 138

troubleshooting audio problems 142 DVD player 150 hard drive 150 keyboard 147 memory card reader 149 monitor 148

music files 150

power up of HP Digital Entertainment Center 145 printer 145

remote control 144 remote sensor 144 removing CD/DVD 148 speaker volume 142 special keyboard buttons 147 surround sound 142

system connections using Media Center 128 TV problems 143, 148

unexpected startups 146 video errors 149

turning on

location of power button 3 troubleshooting 145

TV

adjusting desktop display resolution 137 configuring with Media Center 127 disconnecting 136

troubleshooting 143, 148

viewing PC image on a second TV 135

U

USB device, connecting 116 utility programs, location 139

V

VCR, connecting 99

video analog camera, connecting 106 video digital camera

connecting 103 FireWire connection 4 troubleshooting connections 143

video display flickering 146 video system

errors 149

location of output connectors 60 virus protection, need for 129 volume icon, locating on task bar 131 volume of speaker, adjusting 131

W

warnings

against removing media while LED is blinking 5 disconnecting disk drive while it is operating 119 loss of recorded programs 155

moving personal media drive while it is operating 117 order of power connection 19

use of correct AC power source 19 Warranty and Support Guide, about 152 Web address

for Media Center information 154

for registering your HP Digital Entertainment Center 129

Web site support, HP Customer Support 152 wireless keyboard, location of LED 4 wireless network, connecting antenna 111

Y

Y adapter cables, required for speakers 50

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