Connecting the Network ...............

113

Peripheral Connection Overview ......

114

Typical Network Connections ...........

116

Connecting the Wireless Network

 

Antenna .........................................

117

Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem.......

119

Connecting Through a Router ...........

120

USB Device Connection .....................

121

Digital Still Camera.........................................

121

Other USB Devices .........................................

122

Connecting an HP Personal

 

Media Drive ...................................

123

Installing an HP Personal Media Drive...............

124

Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive........

125

Initial Configuration ......................

127

Starting the HP Digital Entertainment

 

Center for the First Time..................

128

Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ............

128

Initial Startup..................................................

129

Synchronizing the Keyboard ............................

130

Windows Welcome ..........................

131

Media Center First Run .....................

132

Required Setup...............................................

132

Optional Setup...............................................

132

If Your Connections Don’t Work .......................

133

Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness.......

134

Configuring Audio............................

135

Connecting Headphones .................................

135

Connecting a Microphone ...............................

135

Adjusting the Volume ......................................

136

Configuring Audio Output ...............................

138

Configuring Video.............................

140

Configuring Video Output................................

140

Dual screen....................................................

140

Adjusting the Desktop Display ..........................

143

Adjusting the Display in Media Center ..............

144

DVD Playback ................................................

145

Adjusting the Display from the Desktop..............

145

HDTV Overscan Configuration .........................

147

Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard

 

TV Channels .................................................

148

Tuning the Desktop Display ..............................

148

Configuring the System.....................

150

Configuring the Keyboard Buttons.....................

150

Registering with HP .........................................

151

Setting Up Virus Protection ...............................

151

Transferring Information from Your Old PC to

 

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center ...............

152

Installing Software ..........................................

153

Utility Programs ..............................................

153

Troubleshooting............................

159

Problems and Solutions ....................

160

Audio............................................................

160

Video ............................................................

162

System...........................................................

164

Getting Help .....................................

170

Help and Support Center .................................

170

HP Support ....................................................

170

Warranty and Support Guide...........................

171

Updates from HP ............................................

173

Microsoft Web Site .........................................

173

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