HP Pavilion m9500 Getting Started

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112 Getting Started (features vary by model)

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Setting up the Computer11
- Putting the Computer Together11
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)18
- Connecting Other Devices20
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs20
- Adjusting the Monitor21
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution by Using Vista21
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution by Using the NVIDIA Control Panel21
- Setting up a Local Area Network22
- Setting up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection23
- Integrated Wireless Devices24
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device24
  - Checking the Wireless LAN Device Installation25
  - Using Wireless Security Features26
- Connecting a Modem26
Connecting Speakers or Microphone27
- Sound Connector Types27
- Connecting a Microphone30
- Speaker Configurations31
- Connecting Headphones45
  - Using a 2.1 Speaker System with Headphones45
  - Using a 5.1 to 7.1 Speaker System with Headphones45
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card46
  - Connecting the Speakers46
  - Connecting the Flexijack Connector47
Getting Help49
- Finding Onscreen Guides49
- Finding Guides on the Web49
- Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center50
- Using the PC Help & Tools Folder50
  - Using the Hardware Diagnostic Tools50
- Using HP Total Care Advisor Software51
Turning on the Computer for the First Time53
- Turning off the Computer54
- Restarting the Computer57
- Connecting to the Internet57
- Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort58
- Setting up User Accounts59
- Protecting the Computer60
- Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices64
- Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer65
Using the Keyboard67
- Identifying Keyboard Features67
- Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons70
  - Customizing the Keyboard Buttons72
- Keyboard Shortcuts73
- Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting74
  - Synchronizing a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard74
Using the Mouse77
- Using the Mouse Buttons78
- Changing Mouse Settings79
- Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting81
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options83
- Adjusting Speaker Volume84
- Selecting a Microphone85
- Configuring Audio Output85
- Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Audio Card86
- Configuring the Flexijack Connector87
- Sound Blaster X-Fi Configuration Modes87
- Configuring Speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager88
- The Realtek HD Audio Manager Control Screens89
- Configuring Sound for Recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager91
- Retasking Front Panel Audio Connectors92
- Configuring Multistreaming Audio93
- When to Use Multistreaming Audio94
- Setting up Multistreaming Audio94
- Configuring Audio for Windows Media Center95
- Selecting Recording Devices96
- Resolving Sound Issues96
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control97
- Remote Control Buttons Overview98
- About the Remote Control100
- Troubleshooting the Remote Control101
  - Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving a Signal from the Remote Control101
Introducing Your Computer Software103
- Learning more about Software103
- Using the Desktop103
- Using the Windows Start Button Menu104
  - Using the All Programs Menu104
  - Organizing the All Programs List105
- Using the Control Panel105
- Resizing Windows106
- Working with Digital Images106
- About the Internet107
- Using a Browser108
  - Searching the Internet108
  - Restricting Internet Content109
- Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software110
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail112
  - Using Windows Mail112
  - Using the E-Mail Program Provided by Your ISP112
- Software Quick Reference Table113
Managing Files117
- Organizing Files with Folders117
- Creating Folders118
- Moving Files118
- Finding Files119
- Renaming Files120
- Deleting Files120
- Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin120
- Copying Files121
- Using a Printer121
Using CD and DVD Media Drives123
- Using the CD and DVD Drives123
  - Handling Cds and Dvds124
  - Inserting and Removing Cds and Dvds124
- Compatibility Information125
- Disc Features and Compatibility Table126
- Optical Drive Quick Reference Table127
- Using Blu-Ray and HD Disc Drives128
Using the Memory Card Reader129
- Media Insertion Guide130
- Understanding the Activity Light133
- Formatting a Memory Card133
- Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader134
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive135
- Connecting the Drive136
- Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay137
- Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay138
- Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter139
- Using the Drive140
  - Transferring Files to Another Computer Manually140
- Disconnecting the Drive140
- Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive141
Playing Cds, Dvds, or Vcds143
- Using Music143
- Using Music with Windows Media Center144
- Using the Music Library145
- Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center148
- Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center151
- Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center151
  - Using Album Details151
- Using Search in Windows Media Center152
  - Searching for Music Tracks and Files152
- Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center153
- Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center154
- Listening to Online Radio Stations156
- Playing Music Cds156
- Playing Cds with Windows Media Player157
- Playing Dvds157
- Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center159
- Changing the DVD Settings160
- Changing DVD Audio Settings162
- Playing Dvds with Windows Media Player163
- Using DVD Play to Play Dvds, Videos, High-Definition Dvds, and Blu-Ray Dvds163
- Playing Video Cds (Vcds)165
  - Playing Video Cds (Vcds) with Windows Media Player165
Using Windows Media Center167
- Setting up Windows Media Center168
  - Completing the Setup Wizard168
- Windows Media Center Start Menu170
  - Windows Media Center Start Menu Items170
- Windows Media Center Features171
- Navigating Windows Media Center173
- Changing Windows Media Center Settings176
  - Windows Media Center Settings Categories177
  - Using Windows Media Center Power Settings178
Creating Audio and Data Discs179
- Erasing Rewritable Discs before Recording180
- Working with Audio Cds180
Working with Pictures and Videos189
- Working with Digital Images189
- Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center190
- Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center190
  - Adding Picture Files from the Hard Disk Drive190
- Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center191
- Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center194
- Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center196
- Copying Pictures to Cds and Dvds in Windows Media Center196
- Playing Videos in Windows Media Center197
  - Playing Digital Videos197
  - Using Supported Video File Types198
- Transferring and Recording Video Files198
  - Recording Analog and Digital Video Files198
- Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center199
Creating Movies by Using Muvee Autoproducer201
- Basic Steps for Making a Movie201
- Using Muvee Autoproducer203
Index217

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Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion m9500
Category	Desktop
Language	English

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