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    Getting Started
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    consent of HP. Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA Copyright © 2000-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U.S. Patents Nos. 4,930,158 and 4,930,160 until August 28, 2008. Microsoft and Windows Vista are
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    Table of Contents Setting Up Your Computer 1 Putting Your Computer Together 1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 5 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
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    35 Finding Onscreen Guides 35 Finding Guides on the Web 35 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 36 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 36 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 36 Getting messages 37 Turning off messages 37 Reactivating messages 38 Turning On Your Computer for the
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    Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer ..........51 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software 51 Using Speed 63 Introducing Your Computer Software 65 Learning More About Software 65 Using the Desktop 65 Removing desktop icons 66 Retrieving desktop icons 66 Using the Windows
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    Windows Guide 90 Understanding the Activity Light 93 Formatting a Memory Card 93 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 94 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 95 Connecting the Drive 96 Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay 96 Connecting the Drive to a Computer
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    country/region codes 104 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 104 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 105 Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 105 Creating Audio and Data Discs 125 Recording the movie project to disc 126 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 127 Index 129 Table of Contents vii
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    viii Getting Started
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    Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before
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    Help protect your monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for your computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge
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    port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Setting Up Your Computer 3
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    the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera. To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera: 1 Turn on the computer, and wait for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating
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    If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on the taskbar, and then printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the
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    recovery discs with your documentation. This allows easy access to all important computer documents and files. Adjusting the Monitor To change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the
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    The preceding illustration shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. Setting Up Your
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    may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) access point, which can be several hundred feet away. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the three IEEE physical layer industry
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    or you can use your computer as a wireless client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your Internet Service Provider [ISP] for further information). An external antenna is supplied with your system; you
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    6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go
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    in this guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may not and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B). The setup poster shows you how to
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    12 Getting Started
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    passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power cord. A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system is
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    for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to the computer. Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the
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    to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) E Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel
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    only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the
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    sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification. A stereo
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    NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer. 4 Connect the left and right speakers to the
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    NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel
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    output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." The following diagram
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    your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer
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    two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your
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    before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring
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    cables 6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables 8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a computer typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the computer to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or mini-extension cables. NOTE
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    may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) Connecting
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    may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left
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    Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect 27
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    different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left
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    Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect
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    stereo plug does not work, try the white stereo plug. One of the connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. To
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    computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. Audio card the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the
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    2/2.1 audio setup: Front left and right FlexiJack (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power
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    Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions: Digital Input/Output Line In Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as
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    34 Getting Started
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    You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the
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    offers for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. You can view messages as they arrive or read them later. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq
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    the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections
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    receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    ergonomic information: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 39
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    Security software (firewall program) Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Administrator password Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Using passwords A password
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    Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. Password Function Windows Vista Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Windows Vista User password Protects access to a Windows
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    . It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and
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    , it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do not want to set up an Internet
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    the display and mutes the audio, but otherwise keeps the computer operational. During away mode, the computer can perform task such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a remote location. Using Shut Down For best results, when using Windows Vista, turn off the
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    , if you set it to do so. To put the computer into sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard, if it is present. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Power button. Or 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click the Arrow button next
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    that is in computer memory, turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the computer again, your programs, folders, and documents are restored to the screen. To put the computer into hibernate mode manually: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on
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    ISP for specific information on your connection. Refer to the "Setting Up Your Computer" of this guide to make instructions provided by the ISP. 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the initial setup of the computer, set it up now by using Easy Internet Services. a Click the Windows
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    ; most computers have Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explore: a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click All Programs. c Click Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you have questions, contact your ISP directly. Signing Up for Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista
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    and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet computer from unauthorized access, and they help ensure that information on the computer stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide
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    Restore Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings. f In the System Property window, on the System Protection tab, click create. Follow the onscreen instructions. The restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings. By using System Restore, you ensure that you have a stable set of
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    health. PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for you computer. Products Showcase provides a listing of products and services available for your computer, and presents comparison shopping information about those items. To open HP Total Care Advisor: 1 Click the Windows Start
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    52 Getting Started
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    wireless keyboard. The keyboard is the primary way you enter text and commands for the computer. A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard connector in the back of the computer. A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with
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    the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. Edit keys The edit keys are Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Use these keys to insert and delete text, and to quickly move the cursor on the screen. The edit keys function differently with some software programs
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    Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions: When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric
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    , connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to computer into or out of power-saving mode. It may take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Switches between computer users. Information Opens Help and Support
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    to open any Web site or software program. Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Shopping Links to Compaq Web site. Sports Finance Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured
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    Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Next Volume Or Or -+ Rewinds media. Fast-forwards media. Volume
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    press simultaneously to perform specific actions. For example, from the Windows Vista desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter S) to display support information for the computer (including the model number, serial number, and service ID). You will see
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    60 Getting Started
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    Using the Mouse Your computer includes a mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light and sensor) to sense movement and cause the cursor on the screen to move. Use the mouse on a flat surface. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot
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    point, the faster the document pans. 3 To stop panning, release the scroll wheel button. NOTE: Panning works only if the horizontal scroll bar in the window is active. Panning does not work with some software programs. 62 Getting Started
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    secondary buttons. 6 Click Apply (using the new primary button) and then OK. Changing Mouse Pointer Speed To change the speed of the cursor on the screen relative to the motion of the mouse: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is
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    64 Getting Started
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    is controlled by two kinds of software: The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. Software programs that perform specific functions, such as word processing. The software programs
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    desktop icons by deleting them. To delete a desktop icon: 1 Right-click the icon. 2 Click Delete. Retrieving desktop icons 1 Open the Recycling Bin on your desktop. 2 Drag the icon onto the desktop. Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows on your computer: 1 Click the Windows Start
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    desktop or folder, right-click an empty space, and then click Paste. If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed. To remove a shortcut: 1 Click the Windows and features of the computer. The Control Panel
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    , such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the Pictures folder. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital
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    computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an Internet Service groups have created millions of Web sites in support of their activities. A Web site consists of for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site
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    hp.com) into the address box in the browser, and pressing Enter on your keyboard. Or you can use the browser search feature to search for references to a specific begin a search: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type programs. Click Search the computer to show the results in a
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    unrated page, even Help and Support or Internet Explorer, is not computer and includes a free trial subscription of protection updates. You can enable Symantec's LiveUpdate™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online. HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer
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    icon on the desktop. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security again. 2 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions if prompted. For information about using and updating the Norton Internet
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    . 3 Click Windows Mail. To add an account in Windows Mail: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Windows Mail. 4 Click Tools, and then click Accounts. 5 Click Add, e-mail Account, and then click Next. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to add your account
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    and white, change the contrast, and more. To open this program, click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. Real Rhapsody (select models only) Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files. Record music files. Record a copy of an existing music or data
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    only) Backup My PC (select models only) You can: (continued) Add your own style audio files. Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player program, such as DVD Play, is installed.) Play video CDs or DVDs from files on your computer. Copy video files. Verify that the disc has
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    want to keep available to you on your desktop. Comparison-shop using the convenient shopping search engine. Get HP software and driver updates. Get important messages from HP. Access PC Health and Security and PC Help tools. Import audio, video, and other media files from videotape, audiotape, Web
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    media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can send them to output devices, such as a printer. Organizing Files with Folders In Windows Vista, folders enable you to organize the files on your computer. Like paper folders within a filing cabinet, folders
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    Paste. NOTE: You can also move files by dragging them into a new location. (You can have two or more Windows Explorer windows open at one time.) Select an item in Computer or in Windows Explorer, and then press and hold the right mouse button while moving the item into another folder. Release the
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    three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and click Explore. 2 Find the file or folder you want to rename
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    Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find the file you want to retrieve, and click to select it. 3 Click Restore this item. The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click
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    programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually. You can print
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    82 Getting Started
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    Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD Drives Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to do different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind
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    : Use only standard-shaped (circular) discs in your drives. Using nonstandard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business-card discs, may damage your drive. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On
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    compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM drives. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc. Writing speed rates for the
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    Compatibility Table Disc CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R Double-layer DVD+R/DVD-R DVD+RW and disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. NOTE
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    Record DVD No movies Play games Yes Create LightScribe No label CD-RW Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No DVD-ROM DVD-RAM Yes Yes DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Yes Doublelayer DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
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    88 Getting Started
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    : Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your computer, and you must restart the computer to see your memory card reader again. Using the Memory Card Reader 89
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    . You can copy files from or to the media. Or If the Autoplay window does not open, click Windows Start Button on the task bar, click Computer, and then double-click the Memory Card icon to display the files on the memory card. 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, click Eject, check
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    ) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) E (lower-right) B (upper-left) B (upper-left) *Select models only. Not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with the memory card reader that came with your computer. Using the Memory Card Reader 91
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    reader (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Card Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Insert the media 2-slot reader location Facing up (gold connector fingers
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    . Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera. Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place. The activity light on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. 2 Click the Windows Start Button on
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    the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with the computer off. Inspect the ends of the memory cards for anything that could be blocking a proper connection. Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth
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    from your digital cameras, digital video camcorders, and MP3 players. Quickly transfer files between PCs. Play media files. Back up your files. Perform system backups for added data security. For more information about using your HP Media Drives with Windows Media Center, refer to the documentation
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    can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special power from the computer is turned off, the drive automatically turns off. When the computer is in sleep mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the computer with the HP
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    provided. When connecting the drive to a computer without a drive bay, the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate power supply in addition to a USB 2.0 connection. The HP Pocket Media Drive does not require a separate power supply because power is supplied through the USB 2.0 connection. NOTE
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    drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information. Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter When you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into an HP is HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by
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    as well as the personal files such as photos, music, or video you have created. To transfer your files manually: 1 Connect the drive to your computer. 2 Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window. 3 Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another
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    it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. NOTE: For some computers, this may be called the Unplug Hardware or Eject Hardware icon. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass
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    the computer. Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updates Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating system service packs and other Windows updates installed on your system before you try to troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and
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    Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user's account: 1 Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. 3 Click Manage another account
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    using Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows
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    the country/region code locks and you need help, contact Support. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music DVD movie into the drive. The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player
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    to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs. 2 Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player To play Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive
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    106 Getting Started
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    Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports
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    computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio
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    recording speed. NOTE: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. Before you begin creating discs Save all work and close all open programs. Turn off your screen saver. Creating audio
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    the disc-burning drive. 2 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click Jukebox Disc. 5 Click Add Music, and add files from the computer hard disk drive. 6 When done adding files, click the Burn button
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    to create the video disc, click Burn Roxio Creator stores an image file of the disc temporarily on the computer hard disk drive. Use these steps to copy a CD or Windows Start Button, All Programs, Roxio, and then click Creator. 3 Click the Copy tab. 4 Click Copy Disc. Creating Audio and Data Discs 111
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    Help menu in the program. Creating data discs This section provides instructions for burning data files onto a disc. To create a window opens. 5 In the Add Content area, click Add Photos and add picture files from the computer hard disk drive. 6 If desired, click Add Background Audio to add audio
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    instructions on making a paper label, refer to "Making a paper disc label." LightScribe requirements Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo. Labeling software that supports Windows add computer
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    a paper disc label The following provides instructions for creating a paper label for your most office supply stores. 2 Open Roxio Express Labeler by clicking the Windows Start Button label backgrounds available. To use an image from your computer hard disk drive, click Background, and then click
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    your computer folders. You can easily add videos and still images to your movie production. You can use the following video and still-image file types in your movie project: File extension .dv .avi .mpeg-1 .mpeg-2 .mpeg-4 .mov .wmv .asf .jpg, .jpeg .gif .png .tif .bmp File type Digital Video Audio
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    files on your computer to add to your movie soundtrack. You can use the following music file types in your movie project: File extension .aac .mp3 .m4a .wav .wma File type Advanced Audio Coding MPEG Layer 3 MPEG-4 Audio layer (unprotected AAC) Windows Audio Windows Media Audio 4 Select a style
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    Add Pictures window to add existing "Adding pictures." still-image files to your project. Open the Add Music window to add existing "Adding music." music files to your project. Open the muvee Settings window to adjust audio and video Files window to save the finished movie on your computer hard
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    DV camera to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 2 Turn on the camera and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get Video from Camera button. 4 Click the Play button on the screen to begin viewing the video. 118 Getting Started
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    specify a file name for the captured video file. 10 Click Done to add captured video files automatically to your movie project. Adding videos To add video files to your movie production: 1 Click the Add Video button in the Add Video/Pictures area. The Add Videos window opens. 2 Browse the folders on
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    feature in muvee autoProducer to mark specific scenes in a video clip that you want to include in, or to leave out, of your final movie: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button. The magicMoments window opens. b Click the Play button to
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    window. b Click the Manual add music files to your movie production as a soundtrack: 1 Click the Add Music button in the Music area. The Add Music window combines the video, picture, and screen format. To select a style, just click it in the list. A sample of the style displays in the Preview window
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    they appear in the Add Video/Pictures area window. Shuffle shots. Select this style to move the slider bar to determine the frequency of sequencing still images and video clips. Place a check in the Interleave pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 4 Click the Audio tab to set
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    OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you window to play, pause, and stop the movie preview: Each time you make a change to a movie project, you need to click the make muvee button again to add
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    the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window. See "Adding videos" for more information about using magicMoments. Modifying the video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. Click the Manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video
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    Save and share your muvee button. The Listed muvee Files window opens, with all your muvee Files listed. 2 Remove the PC Computer playback E-mail Web streaming AVI TV DV camera DVD VCD SVCD Mobile Devices Mobile phone Pocket computer 7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio
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    menu theme in the drop-down list. You can preview the different themes in the window. 9 Select the CD or DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the disc capacity, disc capacity used, and available disc space. 11 If you wish
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    upgraded version of muvee autoProducer. The upgraded version enables you to use unlimited video clips, audio clips, and photos in your movie production. It also includes support for DivX file types, which enables you to import or create DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services
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    128 Getting Started
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    network 8 connector computer 2 country/region codes 104 cursor speed 63 customizing keyboard buttons 59 D devices connecting 5 digital camera connecting 4, 5 digital picture 89 digital video camera connecting to computer 4 recording videos 110, 118 troubleshooting 5 digital video camera capture 118
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    121 manuals storing 6 memory card reader card types 89 in-use light 93 troubleshooting 94 using 89 memory card, formatting 93 mini-jack 14 modem connection 11 monitor adjusting 6 mouse autoscroll 62 cursor speed 63 panning 62 switching button functions 63 music playing with Windows Media Player
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    new computer 51 turning off PC 44 tweak muvee 124 U update, Windows Vista 48 updates from Compaq Connections, using 36 updates from HP Connections, using 36 updating, system 48 user accounts creating 49 V VCD 126 playing with Windows Media Player 105 video capture live 118 recorded video 118 video
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    Media Player play DVDs 104 play music CDs 103 playing video CDs 105 Windows Movie Maker, features 76 Windows Vista update 48 wired network connection 8 wireless devices 8 wireless LAN 9 wireless LAN connection connection 9 wireless local area network (WLAN) 8 wireless network name 10 security
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