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HP Pavilion Media Center m8400 - Desktop PC manual available for free PDF download: Getting Started Manual
HP Pavilion Media Center m8400 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual (216 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 17.6 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Getting Help
11
Finding Onscreen Guides
11
Finding Guides on the Web
11
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
12
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder
12
Using the Hardware Diagnostic Tools
12
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software
13
Turning on the Computer for the First Time
15
Turning off the Computer
16
Using Shut down
16
Using Lock
17
Using Sleep Mode
17
Using Hibernate Mode
18
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away Mode
19
Restarting the Computer
19
Connecting to the Internet
20
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
21
Setting up User Accounts
21
Protecting the Computer
22
Using Passwords
23
Using Antivirus Software
24
Using Firewall Software
24
Configuring the Computer for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates
25
Installing Critical Security Updates
26
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
26
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer
27
Using the Keyboard
29
Identifying Keyboard Features
29
Alphanumeric Keys
29
Function Keys
30
Edit Keys
30
Arrow Keys
31
Numeric Keys
31
Keyboard Indicators
32
Special Keyboard Buttons
32
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons
33
Customizing the Keyboard Buttons
35
Keyboard Shortcuts
36
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting
36
Synchronizing a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
36
Using the Mouse
39
Using the Mouse Buttons
40
Scrolling
40
Autoscrolling
40
Panning
41
Changing Mouse Settings
41
Switching Mouse Button Functions
41
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed
41
Changing the Double-Click Speed
42
Turning on the Clicklock Option
42
Changing the Scroll Wheel Speed
42
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting
43
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
45
Adjusting Speaker Volume
46
Selecting a Microphone
47
Configuring Audio Output
47
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Audio Card
48
Configuring the Flexijack Connector
49
Sound Blaster X-Fi Configuration Modes
49
Configuring Speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager
50
The Realtek HD Audio Manager Control Screens
51
Configuring Sound for Recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager
53
Retasking Front Panel Audio Connectors
54
Configuring Multistreaming Audio
55
When to Use Multistreaming Audio
56
Setting up Multistreaming Audio
56
Configuring Audio for Windows Media Center
57
Selecting Recording Devices
58
Resolving Sound Issues
58
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control
59
Remote Control Buttons Overview
60
About the Remote Control
62
Troubleshooting the Remote Control
63
Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving a Signal from the Remote Control
63
Introducing Your Computer Software
65
Learning more about Software
65
Using the Desktop
65
Removing Desktop Icons
66
Retrieving Desktop Icons
66
Removing Files Permanently
66
Using the Windows Start Button Menu
66
Using the All Programs Menu
66
Organizing the All Programs List
67
Using the Control Panel
67
Resizing Windows
68
Working with Digital Images
68
About the Internet
69
Using a Browser
70
Searching the Internet
70
Restricting Internet Content
71
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software
72
Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software
72
Manually Running a Scan
72
Setting a Full System Scan Time
73
Setting up a Custom Scan Time
73
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
74
Using Windows Mail
74
Using the E-Mail Program Provided by Your ISP
74
Software Quick Reference Table
75
Managing Files
79
Organizing Files with Folders
79
Creating Folders
80
Moving Files
80
Finding Files
81
Renaming Files
82
Deleting Files
82
Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
82
Copying Files
83
Using a Printer
83
Using CD and DVD Media Drives
85
Using the CD and DVD Drives
85
Handling Cds and Dvds
86
Inserting and Removing Cds and Dvds
86
Compatibility Information
88
Disc Features and Compatibility Table
89
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
90
Using Blu-Ray and HD Disc Drives
91
Using the Memory Card Reader
93
Media Insertion Guide
94
Understanding the Activity Light
97
Formatting a Memory Card
97
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader
98
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive
99
Connecting the Drive
100
Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay
100
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay
101
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
102
Using the Drive
103
Transferring Files to Another Computer Manually
103
Disconnecting the Drive
104
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive
105
Using Windows Media Center
107
Setting up Windows Media Center
108
Completing the Setup Wizard
108
Windows Media Center Start Menu
110
Windows Media Center Start Menu Items
110
Windows Media Center Features
111
Watch and Record Live TV
112
The Right Music for the Moment
113
Playing FM or Internet Radio
113
Sharing Your Digital Memories
113
Transforming Your Living Space into a Theater
114
Online Media
114
Navigating Windows Media Center
114
Opening Windows Media Center with a Mouse
114
Using the Windows Media Center Menu Bars
115
Selecting Items in Windows Media Center
116
Windows Media Center Control Menu
117
Changing Windows Media Center Settings
118
Windows Media Center Settings Categories
118
Using Windows Media Center Power Settings
119
Playing Cds, Dvds, or Vcds
121
Using Music
121
Using Music with Windows Media Center
122
Using the Music Library
123
Adding Music to the Music Library
123
Adding Music Files from the Hard Disk Drive
123
Adding Music Files from a CD
124
Deleting Music Files from the Music Library
125
Using Supported Music File Types
125
Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center
126
Changing the Visualization Settings
127
Playing an Album in Windows Media Center
127
Playing a Song in Windows Media Center
128
Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center
128
Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center
129
Using Album Details
129
Using Search in Windows Media Center
130
Searching for Music Tracks and Files
130
Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center
130
Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center
132
Listening to Online Radio Stations
133
Listening to FM Radio Stations
134
Setting up the TV Signal
135
Playing FM Radio Stations
136
Organizing and Using Preset Radio Stations
138
Using Preset Radio Stations
139
Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the same Time
139
Playing Music Cds
139
Playing Cds with Windows Media Player
140
Playing Dvds
140
Using Windows Media Center to Play Dvds
141
Troubleshooting Poor Playback When Playing Dvds
141
Using Country/Region Codes
142
Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center
142
Changing the DVD Settings
143
Changing the DVD Movie Language
143
Changing DVD Remote Control Options
144
Changing DVD Closed Captioning
145
Changing DVD Audio Settings
146
Playing Dvds with Windows Media Player
146
Using DVD Play to Play Dvds, Videos, High-Definition Dvds, and Blu-Ray Dvds
147
Playing Video Cds (Vcds)
149
Playing Video Cds (Vcds) with Windows Media Player
149
Creating Audio and Data Discs
151
Erasing Rewritable Discs before Recording
152
Working with Audio Cds
152
Audio CD Tips
153
Before You Begin Creating Discs
153
Creating Audio Cds
154
Creating Video Discs
154
Copying a Disc
155
Creating Data Discs
156
Making a Disc Label Using Lightscribe Technology
157
Making a Paper Disc Label
159
Working with Pictures and Videos
161
Working with Digital Images
161
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center
162
Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center
162
Adding Picture Files from the Hard Disk Drive
162
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center
163
Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show
164
Viewing a Slide Show with Music
164
Using Supported Picture File Types in Windows Media Center
165
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center
166
Fixing Red Eye or Contrast
166
Cropping Pictures in Windows Media Center
166
Rotating Pictures
167
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center
168
Copying Pictures to Cds and Dvds in Windows Media Center
168
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center
169
Playing Digital Videos
169
Using Supported Video File Types
170
Transferring and Recording Video Files
170
Recording Analog and Digital Video Files
170
Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center
171
Creating Movies by Using Muvee Autoproducer
173
Basic Steps for Making a Movie
173
Using Muvee Autoproducer
175
Getting Started
175
Capturing Video from a Digital Video Camera
177
Adding Videos
178
Adding Pictures
180
Adding Music
181
Selecting the Style
181
Changing the Settings
181
Making the Movie
183
Previewing the Movie
183
Modifying the Movie
184
Saving the Movie Project
185
Recording the Movie Project to Disc
186
Upgrading Muvee Autoproducer
187
Supported Muvee Autoproducer Output File Types
187
Watching and Recording TV Programs
189
Navigating TV + Movies
189
Watching TV
191
Watching Live TV
191
Controlling TV Playback
192
Using the Remote Control in TV + Movies
193
Using the Television Program Guide
194
Using Windows Media Center Without the Guide
194
Television Program Guide Errors
195
Viewing the Television Program Guide
196
Setting up How Windows Media Center Downloads the Guide
197
Adding a Postal Code to Receive the Correct Guide
198
Adding Missing Channels to the Guide
198
Editing and Removing Channels in the Guide
199
Searching for TV Programs
199
Searching for TV Programs by Using Categories
200
Recording TV Programs
201
Recording TV by Using the Guide
202
Recording Programs Manually Without Using the Guide
202
Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space
203
Watching TV Programs Stored on the HP Media Drive
204
About Recording TV to the HP Media Drive
205
Recording TV Programs to the HP Media Drive
205
Changing the TV Recording Path to the HP Media Drive
206
Changing the TV Recording Path to the Local Hard Disk Drive
206
Add TV Recording Folder for Windows Media Center to Find
207
Changing Disk Space for Recording TV Programs
207
Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the HP Media Drive
207
System Requirements to View Recorded TV Programs on Other Computers
208
Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD
208
Media Copy Protection
209
Playing Recorded TV Programs
210
Playing Dvds in Windows Media Center
210
Index
211
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