Getting Started
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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 .......................................
Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System ..................................................24 Y adapter cables .............................................................................................24 2.1 home stereo installation ..............................................................................25 5.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................26 5.1 home audio installation procedure ..........................................
Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer....................................................49 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 ....................................................................
Using Antivirus Software .......................................................................................71 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ...............................72 Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program .................72 Sending and Receiving E-Mail................................................................................73 Using Windows Mail ................................................................................
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs .................................................................103 Playing Music CDs ............................................................................................. 103 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player.............................................................. 103 Playing DVDs ..................................................................................................... 104 Using country/region codes...................................................
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Setting Up 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 installing and connecting your computer to the electrical power system. Putting Your Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your computer.
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). Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines. Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into your system.
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 3
Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer 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.
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 click Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready. If the name is not there, try the following: Click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
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: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings.
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 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. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
Wireless wide area networks (WWAN) devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere you have cellular (data) coverage. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a public carrier’s base station. Public carriers install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, or even entire countries/regions. For more information about wireless technology, go to: http://www.hp.
Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11.
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).
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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. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord).
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. Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connection (select models only). Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions.
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 Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). A Line C/Sub (gold) for center/subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. B Line Rear (black) for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration.
Connecting a Microphone Your computer comes with one microphone connector in the back of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option. For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the computer, if present, is ready to use.
Name Speaker system See (continued) 8/7.1 Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). “Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers” Home audio system Home stereo or home theater audio system with passive speakers. “Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System” Digital audio Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system.
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: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 6 3 S 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.
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: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green 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. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer.
7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 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.” Sound card: See “Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card.” The following diagram shows a typical 4.
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 audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer.
The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: OUT IN 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: 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.
6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer 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.
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. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.
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. IN OUT A B Center C Front E Surr. Back Sub C D E Computer to 2.
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. IN OUT A B Center C Front F E Surr. Back C Sub D G Computer to 5.
3 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. 3 6 S 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.
8 Turn on the computer. 9 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.” 7.
7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 3 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. 3 6 S 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, 7.
6 Turn on the receiver/amplifier. 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. 8 Turn on the computer. 9 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.
4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 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.” 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.
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 Description AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately) Line Out_3 (orange or yellow) 5.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer 6.
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.
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Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User’s Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. NOTE: If there are no guide titles listed in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Guides on the Web 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.
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support.
Getting messages After you view or close a message, it does not automatically display again. To read a previously received message, open HP Connections or Compaq Connections: 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 window opens.
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: 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 service.
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Before you begin using the computer, arrange the computer and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
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.
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.
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. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto 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. You can set the power management timers to put the computer automatically into sleep or hibernate 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. The next time you use the computer, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the computer into sleep mode are available. Your computer can receive faxes, if you set it to do so.
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. To put the computer into hibernate mode manually: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
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. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
3 Connect to the Internet. You must connect through your ISP. Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop, and log in. 4 Open your Web browser and browse the Internet. You can use any Web browser; 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.
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 systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. Limited Not allowed to change other user settings or passwords.
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. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. b Click Control Panel. c Click System and Maintenance. d Click Backup and Restore Center. e Click Create restore point or change settings.
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer You can copy files from the old computer to your new computer by using media such as CDs or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives. You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books by using Windows Easy Transfer software. For more information: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Type transfer files into the Search box.
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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. A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Icon Feature Description (continued) Search Opens page designed to search the Internet. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. E-mail Opens e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. HP Club Links to HP Web site. Compaq My Presario Links to Compaq Web site. Or hp Or Compaq Or Shopping Or Sports Or Finance Or Or Connect to Internet Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program.
Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 and Eject 2 Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. Rec Starts recording to selected media. Stop Stops media. Play/Pause Plays or pauses media. Prev Rewinds media. Next Fast-forwards media. Volume Volume knob controls speaker volume: Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. NOTE: The Volume knob can continue to be turned, even after maximum volume has been reached.
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. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Keyboard. 5 Click the Buttons tab, and then double-click the button you want to change.
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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 work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface. A wireless mouse (select models only) is an optical mouse that uses a receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your computer.
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. To select sequential items in a list or group, click the first item in the list, and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the last item.
Switching Mouse Button Functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons for left-handed use: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, if it is present. 4 Click Mouse. 5 Click the Buttons tab, and check Switch primary and secondary buttons. 6 Click Apply (using the new primary button) and then OK.
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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.
Removing desktop icons You can remove most 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 Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can: Open programs or documents. Open the Help and Support Center. Start a search. Run a program.
Organizing your All Programs list To change the name of an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Rename. 3 Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard. 4 Click Yes in the message that appears. To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Click Copy. 3 Go to the 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.
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 Description Minimize Collapses the window to the taskbar (but does not close it). To bring the window back up, click the taskbar button with the name of the window. Maximize Expands the window to the full-screen size.
About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the Internet, including how to use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). Use the Internet to search for information or services on the Web, or to retrieve, read, or send e-mail messages. The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines, digital services, or cable lines. Each Internet computer is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet.
Using a Browser A Web browser program searches for and displays Web site information. How you explore the Internet depends on whether your ISP provides the browser or allows you to choose your own. 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.
Restricting Internet content The Internet provides you with a wide variety of information, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer. With Content Advisor (a feature of Internet Explorer), you can: Set up a password. Control Internet access. Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view. Adjust the type of content people can view with and without your permission.
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. 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security 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.
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. Instead, delete such messages. Your computer comes with an e-mail program from Microsoft called Windows Mail (select models only).
Software Quick Reference Table (Select models only) Your computer includes a number of software programs that: Record and play CDs. Record data CDs. Import and edit video files. Record video CDs and DVDs. Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use the table to determine which program to use to perform a task.
With this program: muvee autoProducer (select models only) RealPlayer (select models only) Roxio Creator (select models only) Roxio MyDVD (select models only) Backup My PC (select models only) You can: (continued) Add your own style to your movies with music, pictures, titles, scene transitions, 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. Play music CDs, .
With this program: HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) Quickly organize the Web links you 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.
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.
Creating Folders 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore. 2 Navigate to the location where you want the new folder. 3 Click Organize and then New folder. 4 Type a name for the folder, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Moving Files CAUTION: Do not move any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause the program to become unusable.
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: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or Right-click Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Explore. 2 Find the folder you want to search. Search looks in the current folder and all subfolders.
Deleting Files CAUTION: Do not delete any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause the program to become unusable. 1 Find the file you want to delete, and click to select it. 2 Click Organize and Delete. 3 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.” NOTE: Another way to delete a file is to right-click the file and then click Delete.
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. If it does not, follow instructions that come with your printer to install the specific printer driver manually.
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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 of drive you have. Allows you to: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R Read data from CDs • • • • Play music CDs • • • • • • Read DVDs Record (burn) data or music to discs • Play DVD movies • • Record (burn) DVD movies • • The combination (combo) drive is available on select models only.
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION: 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 some computers, the drive is located behind a door on the front of the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from its case, holding the disc edges or center hole only.
To remove a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, open the disc tray by pressing the Eject button. 2 Holding on to the disc edges or center hole only, lift the CD or DVD out of the tray. 3 Place the disc in its case. 4 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the computer.
Disc Features and Compatibility Table Disc File type Can be recorded onto CD-ROM Data No Yes No No Music No Yes Yes Varies by model Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model Data No Yes No No DVD movie No Yes No Yes Data Yes Varies by model No No DVD movie Yes Varies by model No Varies by model DVD+R and DVD-R Data Yes Yes No No DVD movie Yes Yes No Varies b
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can: Doublelayer DVD Combo CD-RW/ DVD LightScribe DVD+RW/+R CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW/-R Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Read DVDs No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Read data on a CD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Play music Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Record data or music to disc for storage or backup No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes View DVD movies No No Y
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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. It has four or two horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive.
1 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: You must insert media correctly. Note the direction of the notched corner 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. 2 An Autoplay window opens. Select a program to access your files.
Card Insert the media 4-slot reader location CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) Secure Digital (SD) memory card Facing up D (upper-right) Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) Memory Card* Facing up MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up D (upper-right) D (upper-right) Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC)* Facing up MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +)*
2-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot 2-slot reader location Card Insert the media Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) MultiMediaCard (MMC) Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card Facing up (gold connector fingers down) F (upper) SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card Facing down (
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. NOTE: Some memory cards have a lock position.
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader If you are having problems reading from or writing to a memory card, try the following: 94 Getting Started 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.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive and the HP Pocket Media Drive (HP Media Drives) can be used as internal or external 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.
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. The drive can be easily inserted and removed from the hard disk drive bay without turning off the computer. This is sometimes referred to as warm-swappable.
HP Media Drive fronts A Drive activity indicator light B Power on indicator light C HP Personal Media Drive guide ridges D Power/drive activity LED indicator HP Personal Media Drive (A, B, C) HP Pocket Media Drive (D) 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.
To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2.0 cable (C) into an available USB port on your computer. Plug the square end of the USB 2.0 cable (D) into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. NOTE: USB 2.0 uses only one USB connector. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3 Install the software and drivers. Refer to the HP Media Drive documentation for more information.
You can permanently assign a drive letter to avoid the letter changing when you connect and disconnect this drive and other devices. 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. It is always best to remove your drive safely to avoid errors. See “Disconnecting the Drive.” To assign a drive letter: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To avoid hardware damage and data loss, always disconnect your HP Media Drive safely when it is not saving or transferring files. You can safely remove the drive when it is not active. When the amber activity light is blinking, the drive is active, saving or transferring data. Removing the drive while the light is blinking may cause data loss or damaged files. To disconnect the HP Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that may be accessing your HP Media Drive.
4 Select HP Media Drive, and then click OK. The name of the drive may be different if you renamed it, or it may appear as Generic Volume followed by the assigned drive letter. A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray, letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Stop to make sure the HP Media Drive is not active, and then click Close. 6 Disconnect the drive from the computer.
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: 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, and then click the account you want to change. 4 Click Change the account type, select the account type you want, and then click Change Account Type.
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. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default audio program opens. If the Audio CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list.
2 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. Playing DVDs To play a DVD, you must have a DVD drive. 1 Insert the DVD into your DVD drive. The default DVD program opens. If the DVD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list.
2 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. 3 In the List Pane, click a DVD title or chapter name. Playing Video CDs (VCDs) To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the video CD into your CD or DVD drive. The default video CD program opens.
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Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record (or burn) files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about labeling your discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology available on select models or by creating a paper label. Your computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of recording.
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on rewritable discs (CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW) must be erased before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased. To erase a rewritable disc in Roxio Creator: 1 Open the Roxio Creator program by clicking Start, All Programs, Roxio, Creator. 2 Click Tools and then Erase Disc. 3 Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase. 4 Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option, and then click the Erase Disc icon.
Audio CD tips When recording music files, it is important to note that: As you add music files in the recording session, the software calculates and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional music files. If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold, a message displays warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording.
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.” To create a jukebox disc: 1 Insert a writable disc into the disc-burning drive.
7 Watch a preview of your video in the Preview area. 8 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. Copying a disc using two disc drives If you have two disc drives, you can copy a CD or DVD directly from one drive to the other. To copy a DVD using this method, you must have two DVD drives.
5 Click the Copy button. Roxio Creator creates an image file of the disc. This file is temporarily stored on the computer hard disk drive. 6 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,” or “Making a paper disc label.” For more help using Roxio Creator, refer to the Help menu in the program.
8 Choose a transition style, and click Next. 9 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.
7 Under Disc Label, select 12 cm LightScribe Disc. 8 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. Making a paper disc label The following provides instructions for creating a paper label for your disc.
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.
3 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 File type .aac Advanced Audio Coding .mp3 MPEG Layer 3 .m4a MPEG-4 Audio layer (unprotected AAC) .wav Windows Audio .wma Windows Media Audio 4 Select a style: Apply a movie style editing template for different effects and picture transitions in your movie. 5 Add captions: Personalize your movie with opening titles and closing credits.
4 Select one of the button options: Button Enables you to See Get Video from Camera Open the muvee Video Capture window to capture (copy) live video or recorded video. “Capturing video from a digital video camera.” Add Video Open the Add Video window to add existing video files to your project. “Adding videos.” Add Pictures Open the Add Pictures window to add existing still-image files to your project. “Adding pictures.
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.” Recorded (known as VCR mode) by using a recorded tape in your DV camera. See “Capturing recorded video from a DV camera.” Captured video files are automatically added to your movie project.
5 Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage you want to use in your movie project. 6 Click Stop Capture to stop capturing. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to capture additional sections of video footage. 8 Click Capture Folder to specify a folder for the captured video file. 9 Click Filename to specify a file name for the captured video file. 10 Click Done to add captured video files automatically to your movie project.
4 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: 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 start viewing the video.
3 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. 4 Click the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate still images. 5 You can use the magicSpot feature in muvee autoProducer to control the motion that is applied to your picture: a Click the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. b Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture.
Changing the settings To adjust audio and video production settings for your movie: 1 Click the Change Settings button. The muvee Settings window opens. 2 Click the Duration tab to set preferences and the length of your video production. Click one of the following duration settings: Fit to music. The produced version may reuse or drop some video and pictures. Best fit for videos and pictures. The produced version may repeat or trim music. User Defined.
Adding an opening title and closing credits You can personalize your movie project by adding an opening title and closing credits: 1 Click the Title/Credits button. The muvee Title and Credits window opens. 2 Click the Title tab: 3 a Select a title effect in the drop-down list. b In the Enter your title here box, type the text that you want to appear at the start of your movie. c Click Use font to select the font, style, size, color, and effects from the Font window.
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. 1 Click the Start Playback button. The movie begins playing. 2 Use the Stop and Previous Frame/Next Frame buttons to navigate through the movie. 3 Click the Take Snapshot button to save the current frame as a picture file (.jpeg, .bmp, or .gif format). 4 Click the Locate Shot button to open the magicMoments window.
4 When you are done modifying the movie project, click OK to save your changes and close the Tweak muvee window. Or 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: 1 Click the Save and share your muvee button. The Listed muvee Files window opens, with all your muvee Files listed.
10 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. 11 Click Close when you are done. Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc of your movie project: 1 Click the Save and share your muvee button. The Listed muvee files window opens with all your muvee files listed. 2 Remove the check mark next to any muvee files you do not want to save.
Upgrading muvee autoProducer You can purchase an 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 may require a subscription.) To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers: 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window, click Help.
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Index A adjusting monitor 6 antivirus, installing program 50 autoscroll 62 B Bluetooth devices 8 burning audio and data disc 108–113 CDs, DVDs 107–111 buttons media control or playback 58 Off, See turning off PC 44 buttons, keyboard customizing 59 C card reader, memory 89 carpal tunnel syndrome 39 CDs erasing rewritable 108 change the speed of the cursor 63 computer transferring files 51 Computer Playback 124 connecting devices 5 digital camera 4 digital video camera 4 headphones 31 peripherals 2 connec
F M file type music 116 picture 115 video 115 FireWire 118, 119 Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera 4 H headphones using 31 Help and Support 36 home stereo system connecting to the PC 24 home videos 110, 118 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 96 HP Personal Media Drive 95 activity and power lights 96 automatic on and off feature 96 disconnecting the drive 100 location and drive letter 98 HP Photosmart Essential 74 HP Pocket Media Drive 95 HP Total Care Advisor 51 I Internet security 42
N Network Interface Card (NIC) 8 network name (SSID) 10 Norton Internet Security configuring 72 registering 72 O Off button, See turning off PC 44 optical drive quick reference 87 P panning with the mouse 62 passwords creating 49 PC front-panel connectors 2 Help & Tools 36 setting up 1 turning off 44 peripherals 2 playing music CDs 103, 105 printer connecting 5 R RealOne Player, features 75 recording videos from digital video camera 110, 118 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide 39 r
W Web Streaming 125 WEP 10 Windows 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 10 wireless network device checking installation 10 wireless wide area networks (WWAN) devices 9 WLAN security 10 working in comfort 39 WPA 10 Y Y adapter cables 24 Part Number: 59
