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  • Page 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 2 HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP.

  • Page 3: 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...6 Adjusting the Monitor...6 Setting Up a Local Area Network ...6 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ...8...
  • Page 4 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 First Time ...39...
  • Page 5 Creating passwords ...49 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices...50 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer ...51 Using HP Total Care Advisor Software ...51 Using the Keyboard ...53 Identifying Keyboard Features...53 Alphanumeric keys ...53 Function keys ...54...
  • Page 6 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 Without a Drive Bay ...97 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter ...98...
  • Page 7 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs ...103 Playing Music CDs ... 103 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player... 103 Playing DVDs ... 104 Using 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 ...107 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording ...
  • Page 8 viii Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Computer

    Putting Your Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on your computer, and to learn about some setup alternatives. Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding your computer.

  • Page 10: Using Surge Protection

    Using surge protection 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).
  • Page 11 Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Monitor Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Serial 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...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Digital Camera (Photo Or Video)

    Connector Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting Other Devices

    If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: Click the Windows Start Button Control Panel. Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. Click Device Manager. Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready.

  • Page 14: Storing Documentation And Recovery Discs

    Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. It is a good idea to store your system recovery discs with your documentation. This allows easy access to all important computer documents and files. Adjusting the Monitor To change the screen resolution: Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Setting Up A Wired (Ethernet) Connection

    Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection The Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN, you can connect to the Internet through the network.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Wireless Lan Device

    For more information about wireless technology, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Connecting the Wireless LAN Device (Select models only) You can connect the computer to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with your system.

  • Page 18: Checking The Wireless Lan Device Installation

    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/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Modem

    Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see “Connecting to the Internet” 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 come with a modem. Before you can use telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B).
  • Page 20 Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Connecting Speakers Or Microphone

    Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE: For cross-references, see “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options” in your product information on the HP Support Web site: go to http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster.

  • Page 22: Sound Connector Types

    Sound Connector Types Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of your computer: Three connectors Six connectors Sound card The connectors are 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones.
  • Page 23 Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Microphone

    To use a microphone connected to the front of your computer (select models 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.

  • Page 25: Speaker Types

    Name Speaker system 8/7.1 Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Home audio Home stereo or home system theater audio system with passive speakers. Digital audio Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system.

  • Page 26: Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer. Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 27: Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer. Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 28: Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Plug in the speaker system power. Turn on the speaker system. 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 3: See “Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.” Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager.”...
  • Page 29 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. Connect the center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 30: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer.
  • Page 31 Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. Plug in the speaker system power.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Computer To A Home Audio System

    Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System You can connect your computer to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers by using your existing speakers. For examples, see “2.1 home stereo installation” or “5.1 home audio installation.” Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors.

  • Page 33: 2.1 Home Stereo Installation

    2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Front Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card)

  • Page 34: 5.1 Home Audio Installation

    5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) Y adapter cables Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)
  • Page 35 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In.

  • Page 36: 7.1 Home Audio Installation

    Turn on the computer. After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.” 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.”...

  • Page 37: 7.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure

    7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: Turn off the computer. Turn off the receiver/amplifier. Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 38: Connecting Digital Audio

    Turn on the receiver/amplifier. Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. Turn on the computer. After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.” Type 3: See “Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.”...

  • Page 39: Connecting Headphones

    For select models that include a 5.1 or higher speaker system, a headphones connector is located on the right side of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted.

  • Page 40: Connecting Speakers Using The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card

    Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting the speakers Connector To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers:...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Flexijack Connector

    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 your output device, you will need a special connector from Creative.
  • Page 42 Getting Started...

  • Page 43: Getting Help

    Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. Select your country/region and language. Click Support and Drivers.

  • Page 44: Using The Onscreen Help And Support Center

    HP to bring you important information 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.

  • Page 45: Getting Messages

    You can exit this window, and HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system, the screen contains an Activate button to activate the service. Click Activate to start the service and view a list of messages that may have been received previously.

  • Page 46: Reactivating Messages

    Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

  • Page 47: Turning On Your Computer For The First Time

    Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, click User Guides, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide.

  • Page 48: Protecting Your Computer

    Protecting Your Computer Protect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using: Passwords. Antivirus software. Firewall software. Critical security updates. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to prevent software attacks or to prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

  • Page 49: Password Function

    Use the following guidelines when setting a password: A password can have any combination of up to eight letters and numbers, and it is not case sensitive. A password must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, if you set your password with number keys on the keyboard, your password is not recognized if you subsequently try to enter it with the embedded numeric keypad.

  • Page 50: Using Antivirus Software

    Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused.

  • Page 51: Installing Critical Security Updates

    Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 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 connection at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services.

  • Page 52: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off Your Computer For best results, when using Microsoft Windows Vista, do not shut down your computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. As an alternative to shutting down the computer, you can lock it or put it into either sleep or hibernate mode, if they are available.

  • Page 53: Using Sleep Mode

    Using sleep mode When the computer is in sleep mode, it goes into a reduced-power state. The monitor is blank, as if it is turned off. By using sleep mode: You save time, because you do no have to wait for the computer to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again.

  • Page 54: Using Hibernate Mode

    Using hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves to the hard disk drive everything 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.

  • Page 55: Restarting The Computer

    Restarting the Computer When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for your computer. Also, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto your computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer after installation.

  • Page 56: Signing Up For Software Updates

    Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in. Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use any Web browser; most computers have Internet Explorer. To open Internet Explore: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

  • Page 57: Setting Up User Accounts On Your New Computer

    Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of your computer. For example, you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access. Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts: Administrative Allowed to change account types for other users, change passwords, change system- wide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers.

  • Page 58: Guidelines For Installing Software And Hardware Devices

    Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the computer, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Keep in mind the following important guidelines: Before installation, make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program.

  • Page 59: Transferring Files And Settings From Your Old Computer To Your New Computer

    Using HP Total Care Advisor Software HP Total Care Advisor is a desktop tool you use to monitor and access system health information about key areas of you computer. HP Total Care Advisor has four major areas: PC Health & Security provides a dashboard view of the status of key areas of your computer.
  • Page 60 Getting Started...

  • Page 61: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your computer may include a standard keyboard or a 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 your computer.

  • Page 62: Function Keys

    Function keys The function keys, located above the main keys, are labeled F1 through F12. Most function key operations vary by software program. F1 and F3 are available at all times: Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window.

  • Page 63: Numeric Keys

    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 keys are directional keys used to move the cursor or play games.

  • Page 64: Special Keyboard Buttons

    Special keyboard buttons There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, control speaker volume, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. (Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to the left side of the main keys, some do not have the Internet buttons, and some use a different layout on the top right.) Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons...
  • Page 65 Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to HP Web site. Links to Compaq Web site. Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program.
  • Page 66 Media control or playback buttons Icon – + Getting Started Label Description Eject 1 and Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Eject 2 Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Rewinds media.

  • Page 67: Customizing The Keyboard Buttons

    Customizing the keyboard buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or go to favorite Web sites. Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present.
  • Page 68 Getting Started...

  • Page 69: 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 work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface.

  • Page 70: Scrolling

    You see these terms for using the mouse: Click means to press and release the left mouse button once. Double-click means to click the left mouse button and then quickly click it again. Right-click means to press and release the right button once. To select an item, click it.

  • Page 71: Switching Mouse Button Functions

    Switching Mouse Button Functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left-handed use: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. Click Mouse. Click the Buttons tab, and check Switch primary and secondary buttons. Click Apply (using the new primary button) and then OK.
  • Page 72 Getting Started...

  • Page 73: Introducing Your Computer Software

    Introducing Your Computer Software The operation of your computer 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 included with the computer may vary by model and by country/region.

  • Page 74: Removing Desktop Icons

    Removing desktop icons You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them. To delete a desktop icon: Right-click the icon. Click Delete. Retrieving desktop icons Open the Recycling Bin on your desktop. Drag the icon onto the desktop. Using the Windows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu.

  • Page 75: Organizing Your All Programs List

    Organizing your All Programs list To change the name of an item: Right-click the item. Click Rename. Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Click Yes in the message that appears. To copy an item: Right-click the item. Click Copy.

  • Page 76: Resizing Windows

    Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in the upper-right corner. The middle button is either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button, depending on the state of the window. Feature Name Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station.

  • Page 77: About The Internet

    The URL identifies a Web site location, typically in the form http://www.name.extension (for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, you will see the URL extension .com used by companies.

  • Page 78: Using A Browser

    Once you are connected to the Internet, your browser displays the home Web page. You can go to a different Web site by entering its address (such as http://www.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 word or phrase on the Web.

  • Page 79: Restricting Internet Content

    Norton Internet Security, an antivirus software program, is preinstalled on your 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 against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service.

  • Page 80: Configuring And Registering Norton Internet Security Software

    Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software When you first set up the computer, Norton Internet Security helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security. Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop.

  • Page 81: Sending And Receiving E-Mail

    Sending and Receiving E-Mail E-mail enables you to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. NOTE: E-mail may contain a virus in the message itself or as an attachment. To protect your computer, do not open any message that originates from an unfamiliar source or that appears suspect to you.

  • Page 82: Software Quick Reference Table

    Create electronic photo albums. Edit your photos: crop, resize, flip, rotate, make black 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 Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files.
  • Page 83 With this program: You can: (continued) muvee autoProducer Add your own style to your movies with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, (select models only) and captions. Edit your home movies. Save and burn multiple movie files to DVD. Use the Magic Spot feature to control the motion effects applied to your pictures. RealPlayer Play music CDs, .mp3s, and other audio files.
  • Page 84 Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your (select models only) 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. Microsoft Windows...

  • Page 85: Managing Files

    A file is any unit of information that is named and stored on your computer hard disk drive or other electronic storage media, such as a CD, diskette, or even in a digital camera. A file can be an application program, a picture, music or sounds, a document, or data. Almost everything you do on your computer involves working with files.

  • Page 86: Creating Folders

    Creating Folders Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore. Navigate to the location where you want the new folder. Click Organize and then New folder. Type a name for the folder, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

  • Page 87: Finding Files

    Finding Files To find a file, you can use the Search box at the top of every folder, or the search box on the Windows Start Button menu, which searches the whole computer. To search from a folder Search box: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer.

  • Page 88: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files Find the file you want to delete, and click to select it. Click Organize and Delete. Click Yes to confirm the delete and send the file to the Recycle Bin. If you make a mistake and need to retrieve the deleted file, see “Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin.”...

  • Page 89: Using A Printer

    Using a Printer For instructions on connecting and using the printer, refer to the user manual that came with your printer. Printers receive instructions from your computer by means of software programs called printer drivers. In many cases your computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your particular printer to work with your computer.
  • Page 90 Getting Started...

  • Page 91: Using Cd And Dvd Media Drives

    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 of drive you have. Allows you to: Read data from CDs Play music CDs...

  • Page 92: Inserting And Removing Cds And Dvds

    Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs To insert a CD or DVD: With your computer turned on, press the Eject button near the front of the drive to open the disc tray. NOTE: On some computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer.

  • Page 93: Compatibility Information

    To remove a CD or DVD: With the computer turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. Holding on to the disc edges or center hole only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. Place the disc in its case. Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer.

  • Page 94: Disc Features And Compatibility Table

    *1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. For the latest 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.

  • Page 95: Optical Drive Quick Reference Table

    Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Yes Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play games Create LightScribe...
  • Page 96 Getting Started...

  • Page 97: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Using the Memory Card Reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read from and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive. The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the computer.

  • Page 98: Media Insertion Guide

    Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the computer automatically detects the media. NOTE: on the media. For more information, see “Media Insertion Guide.” CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot.
  • Page 99 Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) memory card Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC) MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +) MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC Mobile) Memory Stick (MS) memory card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) memory card...
  • Page 100 2-slot memory card reader (select models only) Activity light Upper slot 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 xD media IBM Microdrive disk drive CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media Do not use SM and xD media in the memory card reader at the same time.

  • Page 101: Understanding The Activity Light

    Understanding the Activity Light The memory card reader activity light is off when there are no media cards plugged into the slots. The light turns on when a media card is inserted into a slot. The light blinks when data is being transferred between the card and the computer. Formatting a Memory Card If you have not used the memory card before, or if the card has become corrupted, you may need to format it before using it.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting The Memory Card Reader

    Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memory card, try the following: Some cards have a read/write or security switch on the card. Make sure the read/ write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to the card. Make sure the amount of data you want to store is not larger than the storage limit of the memory card.

  • Page 103: Using The Hp Personal Media Drive And Hp Pocket Media Drive

    USB hard disk drives designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Media Drives to back up other drives on your computer.

  • Page 104: Connecting The Drive

    Connecting the Drive Your HP Media Drive is designed to work with most computers as an external drive that is connected by using a USB cable, but it also can be inserted into specifically designed HP computers. These computers have a special horizontal or vertical drive bay that connects to the drive by using an internal USB connector.

  • Page 105: Connecting The Drive To A Computer Without A Drive Bay

    Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay The HP Media Drives are designed to work with most computers as an external hard disk drive that you connect by using a USB 2.0 cable. If your computer has USB 1.1 ports, use two USB ports to insure that enough power is supplied.

  • Page 106: Locating The Drive And Assigning A Drive Letter

    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 Media Drive bay, the operating system automatically assigns a letter to the hard disk drive. The assigned letter depends on other storage devices connected to your computer.

  • Page 107: Using The Drive

    Also, it is easier for a software program to locate the files on the HP Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. Some programs may not be able to find files if the drive has a new drive letter.

  • Page 108: Disconnecting The Drive

    To disconnect the HP Media Drive safely: Close all programs that may be accessing your HP Media Drive. Make sure that the activity light on the drive is off. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the bottom of the desktop.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting The Hp Media Drive

    Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Your HP Media Drive operates as fast as the host adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of 480MB/sec.). If you are having performance issues, make sure that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are installed properly.
  • Page 110 Administrator privilege for installing software Depending on your operating system, you may need to be logged on as the administrator to install software. To change a user’s account: Click Windows Start Button on the taskbar. Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts.

  • Page 111: Playing Cds, Dvds, Or Vcds

    This section describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs. This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings. Playing Music CDs To play music CDs, you must have either a CD or DVD drive. Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive.

  • Page 112: Playing Dvds

    To play the CD or DVD, click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models). For more information on using Windows Media Player, click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help.

  • Page 113: Playing Video Cds (Vcds)

    To play the DVD, click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models). For more information on using Windows Media Player, click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help.
  • Page 114 Getting Started...

  • Page 115: Creating Audio And Data Discs

    Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: 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.

  • Page 116: Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording

    CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. IMPORTANT: 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.

  • Page 117: Audio Cd Tips

    Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more information about selecting a slower 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.

  • Page 118: Creating Jukebox Discs

    Creating jukebox discs This section provides instructions for burning a jukebox disc with compressed audio files. Since files are burned directly to the disc without conversion into the standard audio format, jukebox discs are actually data discs. Only certain CD players can play these CDs. For instructions on creating an audio CD that plays in most car and home CD players, see “Creating audio CDs.”...

  • Page 119: Copying A Disc

    Watch a preview of your video in the Preview area. When ready to create the video disc, click Burn. For more help using Roxio Creator and Roxio MyDVD, refer to the Help menu in the Roxio program. Copying a disc The following explains how to make a copy of an existing CD or DVD.

  • Page 120: Creating Data Discs

    Click the Copy button. Roxio Creator creates an image file of the disc. This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive. When prompted, insert a writable CD or DVD into the disc-burning drive and click OK. When the process is complete, you are prompted to create a disc label. For more information on creating a disc label, refer to “Making a disc label using LightScribe,”...

  • Page 121: Making A Disc Label Using Lightscribe

    Choose a transition style, and click Next. Click Burn To Disc. For more help using Roxio Creator and Slideshow Assistant, refer to the Help menu in the program. Making a disc label using LightScribe The following provides instructions for making a disc label using LightScribe technology. For instructions on making a paper label, refer to “Making a paper disc label.”...

  • Page 122: Making A Paper Disc Label

    Under Disc Label, select 12 cm LightScribe Disc. Click OK to create the LightScribe label. The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar. It is possible to continue to work on the computer while the LightScribe label is created. For more help using Roxio Express Labeler, refer to the Help menu in the Roxio Express Labeler program.

  • Page 123: Creating Movies By Using Muvee Autoproducer

    (Select models only) Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer, a software program on your computer. This version of muvee autoProducer includes features such as video capture and disc recording. Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are: Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video (DV) camera.

  • Page 124: Using Muvee Autoproducer

    Add music: Select music 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 Select a style: Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in your movie.
  • Page 125 Select one of the button options: Button Enables you to Get Video from Open the muvee Video Capture window to Camera capture (copy) live video or recorded video. Add Video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to your project. Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still-image files to your project.

  • Page 126: Capturing Video From A Digital Video Camera

    Capturing video from a digital video camera You can use muvee autoProducer to capture (copy) digital video files to your hard disk drive in either of the following ways: Live (known as camera mode) by using a compatible digital video (DV) camera. See “Capturing live video from a DV camera.”...

  • Page 127: Adding Videos

    Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage you want to use in your movie project. Click Stop Capture to stop capturing. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to capture additional sections of video footage. Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file. Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file.

  • Page 128: Adding Pictures

    You can use the magicMoments 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: Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button.

  • Page 129: Adding Music

    Adjust the order of the picture files by dragging and dropping the picture files. NOTE: To remove a picture from the production, select it and then click the trash can icon. Click the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images. You can use the magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture: Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window.

  • Page 130: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings To adjust audio and video production settings for your movie: Click the Change Settings button. The muvee Settings window opens. Click the Duration tab to set preferences and the length of your video production. Click one of the following duration settings: Fit to music.

  • Page 131: Adding An Opening Title And Closing Credits

    Adding an opening title and closing credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits: Click the Title/Credits button. The muvee Title and Credits window opens. Click the Title tab: Select a title effect in the drop-down list. In the Enter your title here box, type the text that you want to appear at the start of your movie.

  • Page 132: Previewing The Movie

    Previewing the movie After you have made the movie, you can preview how the movie looks and sounds, and take snapshots of frames in the movie. Click the Start Playback button. The movie begins playing. Use the Stop and Previous Frame/Next Frame buttons to navigate through the movie.

  • Page 133: Saving The Movie Project

    When you are done modifying the movie project, click OK to save your changes and close the Tweak muvee window. To exit the Tweak muvee window without saving your changes, click Cancel. Saving the movie project After you are satisfied with the look of your movie project, you are ready to save the movie as a file on your hard disk drive: Click the Save and share your muvee button.

  • Page 134: Recording The Movie Project To Disc

    When saving is complete, you can click Play muvees to watch the files you saved or Open output folder to view the folder where you saved the files. Click Close when you are done. Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc of your movie project: Click the Save and share your muvee button.

  • Page 135: Upgrading Muvee Autoproducer

    DivX format muvees. (Purchasing DivX videos from DivX services may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help. Click Check for updates. The program accesses the Internet and displays muvee autoProducer offers.
  • Page 136 Getting Started...

  • Page 137: Index

    adjusting monitor antivirus, installing program autoscroll Bluetooth devices burning audio and data disc – CDs, DVDs – buttons media control or playback Off, See turning off PC buttons, keyboard customizing card reader, memory carpal tunnel syndrome erasing rewritable change the speed of the cursor computer transferring files Computer Playback...
  • Page 138 Help and Support home stereo system connecting to the PC home videos HP Media Drive inserting a drive HP Personal Media Drive activity and power lights automatic on and off feature disconnecting the drive location and drive letter HP Photosmart Essential...
  • Page 139 PC tweak muvee update, Windows Vista updates from Compaq Connections, using updates from HP Connections, using updating, system user accounts creating playing with Windows Media Player video capture...
  • Page 140 Web Streaming Windows Media Player play DVDs play music CDs playing video CDs Windows Movie Maker, features Windows Vista update wired network connection wireless devices wireless LAN wireless LAN connection connection wireless local area network (WLAN) Getting Started wireless network name security wireless network device...

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