HP Media Center PC User Manual

HP Media Center PC

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HP Media Center PC

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Welcome7
Safety Information8
- Before You Get Started, Please Read this Important Safety Information about Your HP Media Center PC8
- AC Power Safety Warnings8
How to Use this Guide9
Safety and Comfort9
Where Can I Find Information10
- Getting Help10
- Help and Support11
- HP Utility Programs11
- HP Web Site and HP Support11
- HP Customer Care11
- Online Spotlight11
Inventory12
- PC and Main Components12
- Media Center Components12
- 2.1 Speaker System Components13
- Getting the most out of Media Center14
Setting up My PC15
- Checklist15
- PC Installation Checklist15
- Front of PC16
- Front Connector Ports18
- Back of PC19
- Connecting the Monitor20
- Connecting the Printer or Scanner21
- Connecting to the Internet through a Modem Connection21
- Connecting to the Internet through a Network Port (LAN)22
- Connecting the Remote Sensor23
- Connecting the Signal Source24
- Connecting the FM Radio Antenna24
Connecting the Television Signal25
- Optional Connections25
- Using the TV Cables25
- Connecting the TV26
- Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup27
- Wall to Cable TV Set-Top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable28
- Wall to Cable TV Set-Top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-Video Cable or Composite Video Cable between the Box and the VCR or TV30
- Enabling TV out Image for Nvidia Graphics Card32
- Enabling TV out Image for ATI Graphics Card32
Connecting the Speakers33
- Speaker Systems33
- 2.1 Klipsch Speaker System35
- 2.1 Altec Lansing Speaker System36
- 5.1 Speaker System37
- Adjusting the Volume40
- Using the Microphone41
- Using the Headphones41
- Resolving Sound Issues41
Starting My PC43
- Starting the PC for the First Time43
- Selecting an ISP43
- Media Center PC Desktop View44
- Software Programs46
- Using PC Help and Tools47
- Turning off the PC47
- Manual Standby Mode48
- Manual Hibernation Mode49
- Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode50
- Installing Software51
- Using Media Center Help51
Using the PC Hardware53
- Using the Keyboard53
- Special Keyboard Buttons54
- Using the Mouse57
- Wireless Keyboard Set60
- Remote Control61
- CD and DVD Drives63
- DVD-ROM Drive64
- CD Writer Plus64
- DVD Writer65
- DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive65
- Opening the Recordnow! Program66
- Diskette (Floppy) Drive66
- 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader67
- Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader70
  - In-Use Light70
  - 7-In-1 Media Types70
- Using the Digital Camera Dock71
Using Media Center73
- Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition73
- Media Center Overview74
- Navigating Media Center76
- Media Center Start Menu77
- Setting PC Location for Program Guide78
- Media Center Setup79
- Using the Media Center Setup Wizard80
- Media Center Menu Bars84
- Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD Player85
- Using Shortcut Buttons85
Remote Control87
- What Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control87
- Remote Control Buttons Overview88
- Remote Control Buttons91
- Media Playback Buttons93
My TV97
- What Can I Do in My TV97
- Watching TV98
- Using Remote Control in My TV99
- Watching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder100
- Using the Television Program Guide101
- Downloading the Television Program Guide102
- Changing Your Postal Code to Receive the Correct Television Program Guide103
- Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection103
- Adding Missing Channels to Guide104
- Removing Channels from Your Guide104
- Searching for Programs in My TV105
- Recording TV Programs107
- My TV Settings112
- Recorded TV History113
- Recorded TV114
- Playing Recorded TV Programs115
- About Recording Errors116
- Resolving Recording Conflicts117
- Deleting a Scheduled Program or Series118
- Deleting a Recorded Program or Series118
- Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies119
- Setting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings119
- Setting Caption Display120
- Displaying Teletext120
- Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs121
- Managing Hard Disk Space125
- About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings127
- Freeing up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive128
My Music131
- What Can I Do in My Music131
- What Can I Do in Windows Media Player132
- Using Supported File Types for My Music133
- Using Remote Control in My Music133
- Creating Your Music Library134
- Searching Computer for Music Files135
- Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library136
- Playing Digital Music Files137
- Finding Music Files in My Music138
- Playing a Song139
- Setting up an Automatic Disc Jockey139
- Finding and Playing an Album140
- Creating a Playlist141
- Selecting a Visualization142
My Pictures143
- What Can I Do in My Pictures143
- Using Supported File Types for My Pictures144
- Using Remote Control in My Pictures145
- Organizing Your Pictures146
- Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center147
- Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show148
- Rotating Pictures149
- Editing Pictures150
- Printing Your Pictures150
- Copying Pictures to Cds151
- Zoom in and Pan Across a Picture152
- Using HP Image Zone153
- Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows155
My Videos157
- What Can I Do in My Videos157
- Using Remote Control When Playing a Video158
- Organizing Your Videos159
- Playing Digital Videos160
- Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media161
- Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode161
- Sorting Videos162
- Viewing Video Details162
- Working with Home Videos163
- Using Supported File Types for My Videos164
Play DVD165
- Playing Dvds in Media Center165
- Using Remote Control When Playing a DVD166
- Changing DVD Movie Language168
- Changing DVD Audio168
FM Radio169
- What Can I Do in Radio169
- Playing FM Radio Stations170
- Organizing Your Preset Radio Stations171
- Listening to Internet Radio171
- Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station172
Media Center Settings173
- Changing Media Center Settings173
- Changing General Settings174
- Changing TV Settings175
- Changing Other Settings176
Recording Cds and Dvds177
- About Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD177
- Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD178
- Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVD181
- Recording Music, Data, and Video Files to Cds and Dvds181
- Capturing Analog Home Video183
Upgrading and Servicing187
- Preparing the Computer187
- Removing the Side Panels188
- Replacing the Side Panels189
- Locating Components in the PC Chassis189
- Removing the Fan Duct190
- Replacing the Fan Duct190
- Removing the Front Panel191
- Replacing the Front Panel191
- Accessing the Optical Drives192
- Removing the Optical Drive193
- Installing a New Optical Drive194
- Replacing and Adding Drives195
- Adding Memory199
- Removing Add-In Cards201
- Replacing Add-In Cards201
- Installing an HP Camera Docking Station202
Application and System Recovery205
- Using Application Recovery and System Recovery205
- Application Recovery210
- System Recovery211
Troubleshooting215
- Problems and Solutions215
Index225

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HP Media Center PC Specifications

General

Operating System	Windows XP Media Center Edition
Processor	Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64
Form Factor	Tower or Small Form Factor
Optical Drive	DVD-RW, or Blu-ray
Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi (optional)
Ports	USB 2.0, FireWire, audio jacks
Remote Control	Included
Expansion Slots	PCI, PCI Express
Memory	512MB to 2GB DDR/DDR2
Graphics	Integrated or dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA or ATI)

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