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Putting Your PC Together...3 Turning on Your PC for the First Time ...5 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account ...5 Installing Software and Hardware Devices...6 Using Desktop Icons...7 Using the Keyboard ... 9 Getting Help... 17 Recovering from Software Problems ...17 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center...17...
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Finding Online Guides ... 19 Finding Web Sites about your PC ... 20 Finding More Help ... 20 Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video ... 21 Using Speakers ... 21 Working with Digital Images... 23 Using a TV as a Monitor ... 26 Playing CDs and DVDs...
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About Recording Video Files ...46 Disc Labels...46 Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC...46 Setting Automatic Recording Options ...47 Compatibility Information ...48 Compatible File Formats ...49 Disc Quick Reference ...49 Double Layer DVD+R Discs ...49 DVD+R Discs...49 DVD+RW Discs ...50 CD-R Discs ...50 CD-RW Discs...50 Software Quick Reference ...52 Creating DVD Movies ...
(select models only). Turning on the PC, page 5 Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 Using desktop icons, page 7 Customizing special buttons on the keyboard, page 16 Connecting to the Internet, page 5 Connecting to a TV, page 26...
Setting Up Your PC Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC. When placing your PC, consider an ergonomic arrangement of the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • • Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse at the back of the PC. Other peripheral devices like a printer, scanner, camera, or other equipment also plug into connectors on the back of your computer. Some PC models also have connectors on the front of the PC.
Windows ® by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Double-click the large Internet Access icon on your desktop, if it is present. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up and Connecting to Your...
The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various NOTE: online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. • Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select models only). •...
Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need. Icon Opens...
Using Compaq Organize Software Compaq Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to organize the important things you do on the PC and the Internet, and to arrange it the way you want.
Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Locate your keyboard among the following illustrations, and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Internet Keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless.
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Internet Keyboard 2 This keyboard enables you to: • • • • Internet Keyboard 3 This keyboard enables you to: • • • • • • • • • Getting Started Guide Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). Search for information on the Internet.
Standard Keyboard LEDs, light emitting diodes, are lights used to indicate status. A The lights (LEDs) turn on to indicate (left to right) the number lock on, the capitals lock on, and the scroll lock on. B The plus (+) and minus (–) buttons adjust the speaker This keyboard enables you to:...
Special Keyboard Buttons There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions.
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Figure Icon Feature Shopping Sports Finance Connect Search Chat E-Mail See figure Media Controls following table (CD/DVD/MP3) Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons) Mute Media Control Keys a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous...
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Figure Icon Feature Internet Help Search E-Mail Offers Entertainment My Presario Shopping Getting Started Guide Description Connects you to a customizable Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information. Can be reconfigured to open any site or software program.
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connect Figure Icon Feature Standby Connect Search E-Mail Compaq Help Calculator Volume Mute search e-mail club Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press the Esc key, or press standby again. May take 10–30 seconds before screen reappears.
Customizing the Buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present.
Getting Help Recovering from Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If your PC works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it by restarting the PC, using System Restore, or using other methods including the system recovery programs.
• Messages arrive while you’re connected to the Internet and may display an alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Compaq Connections messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under the information for your PC model.
Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: Double-click the Re-enable Compaq Connections icon on the desktop. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
Finding Web Sites about your PC Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • • Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding More Help If you need additional help, see the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC.
Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see the quick setup poster. NOTE: (power button or power cord). Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems;...
Connecting a Multi-Channel Speaker System to Your PC Multi-channel audio speakers plug into the Audio In, Audio Out, and Mic connectors on the back or front of the PC. Refer to the quick setup poster for the location of the connectors. 1 Turn off the PC and the speakers.
Configuring Multi-Channel Audio Output for the DVD Player The InterVideo WinDVD™ SE program (select models only) is set up for two-speaker (stereo) output. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multi-channel audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels): 1 Insert a DVD, or start InterVideo WinDVD.
About 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 and can write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive.
1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The in-use light (A) on the card 2 The PC opens a window so you can use the media contents. You can copy files 3 When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the memory card reader A In-use light B Upper-left slot...
Using a TV as a Monitor Your PC may have TV-out (select models only) capability, which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV screen. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV.
2 Turn on the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the 3 Turn on your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV to the composite video jack on the back of the PC.
5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC: nView Tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in 3 Click the OK button.
TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.) Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC desktop appears on the next device.
4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the 5 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Ge Force Tab (Disabling) 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 In the area nView Modes select Single display from the drop-down list.
3 To play the CD, click the play button in the upper left corner of the For more information on using iTunes, click the Help menu in the iTunes menu bar. For help online, go to http://www.hp.com/music Play music CDs using Windows Media Player, or play music CDs or DVDs with iTunes.
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. 2 To play the CD or DVD, use the playback buttons in the Windows Media Player For more information on using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media Player menu bar.
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2 Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray into the PC. The movie plays in its own resizable video window, and the WinDVD control panel appears. If the Play DVD movie wizard window opens, select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see it.
To use the WinDVD control panel: • • • Using Country/Region Codes Most DVD discs have country/region codes embedded in the disc data that limit where the DVD movie can be played. The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc.
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 1 Insert your Video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK. If the program doesn’t open, click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD, and InterVideo WinDVD 4.
Burn is an industry term used to describe the recording of information onto If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage ™ , and Windows XP. You copy or download music to their library...
5 Insert a blank disc into the drive. Getting Started Guide click iTunes. to play at the same volume level and click OK. button in the upper right corner. http://www.hp.com/music Windows Media Player. the files you want to copy. drive you want to use.
CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in NOTE: some stereos. HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or IMPORTANT: encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law.
Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow! 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, 2 Select the Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD. Select View if you would like 5 Select the tracks you want to record, and then click Add.
Click the Help icon and then select RecordNow! Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. About Creating a Music CD HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or IMPORTANT: encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law.
Storing Files on a DVD or CD Unlike music CDs, data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in multiple sessions. 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, 2 Select the Data Projects tab. 3 Insert a blank or appendable CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW 4 To name your disc, select Volume Label, and then type a name over it.
Copying a DVD or CD HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or IMPORTANT: encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law.
4 Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy. 5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive, and then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete. Erasing a DVD or CD You can use RecordNow! to erase music, data, or video files from rewriteable DVDs and CDs, leaving almost all the disc space available for new recordings.
To remove data files from a recorded DVD or CD: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again. 2 Select the Data Projects tab. 3 Insert the disc from which you want to remove files. If an Auto Play window opens, click Cancel.
Saving an Image 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, 2 Select the Backup Projects tab. 3 Select Save Image. 4 Insert the source disc into the drive. 5 Click Browse to set the destination and name of the image file. 6 Click the Save icon to create the image file.
Setting Automatic Recording Options When you first insert a blank CD into your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive, ® ® Microsoft Windows XP may give you options for the type of disc you insert. When you insert a blank DVD into your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive, an NOTE: options window does not appear.
If the option you want is not listed, you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Here are some of the other options you can choose: •...
Compatible File Formats Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following audio formats: • WAV, MP3, WMA, and CDA for CDs • WAV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMA, and Layer 2 files for DVDs Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following video formats: •...
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Layer DVD movie DVD+RW Data DVD movie DVD movie For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the NOTE: following Web site: http://www.hp.com Plays in Plays home or Plays in home in PC car stereo DVD player Varies by model...
Optical Drive Quick Reference Optical drive can Read CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record movies Play PC games Software Quick Reference To open the DVD Writer/CD Writer software programs, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select the program folder, and then click the program to open the software.
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Software With this program you can • iTunes Play music CDs, MP3, and other audio files. • Record music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. •...
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Software With this program you can • RecordNow! Record data and music files. • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. • Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from WAV, MP3, or WMA files. These CDs can be played in your home or car stereo.
Creating DVD Movies Your PC allows you to capture (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four ® easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, capture cards, and Webcams, and then save them to your hard disk drive.
Getting Started 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD 2 Select one of the menu options: Preview Window The Preview window is located in the upper left corner. It behaves differently for each task. Capture: Displays what your capture device is viewing. Edit: Plays back the selected video or displays the selected image.
Media Library The Media Library contains your video clips, images, and audio tracks. To import existing media files from your hard disk or CDs into your Media Library, click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button. Capture: Located in bottom right corner. Contains your video clips, images, and audio tracks.
If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they all appear on the Capture screen. Select the video source you would like to use. Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD 2 Click the Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your Digital Camcorder to your PC.
Capturing Video with a Capture Card 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 2 Click the Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your VCR, television, or other input device to your capture card. 4 Use the Up and Down arrows to select the channel you would like to record.
4 If you have already captured video for this project, drag and drop the video 5 If you do not like the sequence of the video files, drag and drop the files in the Adding Images 1 Click the Image Library icon. 2 Click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button to open the My Pictures folder 3 Select the images from your hard disk you would like to add to your Image 4 Drag and drop images from the Image Library to your storyboard.
Adding Audio Effects 1 Click the Audio Library icon. 2 Click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button to open the My Music folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the audio files from your hard disk you want to add to your audio library, and click Open.
Authoring Your DVD The Author (or Add Menu) section turns your project interactive. It creates a menu theme and breaks your project into chapters. The menu theme can be your own images and music or a custom theme that comes with WinDVD Creator. 1 If your project is already open, click the Author (or Add Menu) button.
Click the following icons to edit chapter and menu items: Storyboard Icons in Author Mode Switches between Menu and Chapter layout. Adds a chapter mark. There is a minimum length of time required for each chapter. Add Chapter Deletes a chapter mark. Delete Chapter Hides the menu border in the Preview window.
6 Choose one from each of the following sections (order of selections may differ): 7 Click Start. 8 Click OK. Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD To record VHS video files direct to DVDs: 1 Connect your VCR or other analog video source to your capture card. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD 3 Select the Record video tape into DVD disc in one step button.
Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your PC, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.
Audio Symptom Problem No sound is Volume is muted. produced. Volume is turned down. Speakers are turned off. Speaker cables are not properly connected. PC is in standby mode. A passive speaker system is being used. Headphones are plugged in. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Symptom Problem...
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CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued) Symptom Problem Cannot remove a CD or The PC is turned off. DVD disc. Cannot create (burn) Problem with disc. a disc. Problem with drive. Problem with PC operation. Solution Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to extend the tray.
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CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued) Symptom Problem Cannot add files to my RecordNow! creates a music CD. closed session music CD. Cannot add data to Wrong recording option my DVD. being used. Cannot play my music CD Problem with disc.
Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only) Symptom Problem PC is unable to read A non-formatted diskette has the diskette (floppy been inserted. disk). Diskette is damaged. Diskette drive has failed. Diskette drive activity Diskette is improperly light stays on. inserted. Diskette drive is damaged.
Display (Monitor) If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and NOTE: to the common causes and solutions listed in this table. Symptom Problem Screen is blank, and Monitor power cable is not monitor power light is not connected to the monitor or lit.
You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and that the pins in the connector are not bent down.
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Hardware Installation (continued) Symptom Problem New or existing device A hardware device conflict does not work after exists. installing a new device. Getting Started Guide Solution To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: Click Start and click Control Panel.
Internet Access Symptom Problem Cannot connect to the Internet Service Provider Internet. (ISP) account is not set up properly. Modem is not set up properly. Web browser is not set up properly. Cannot automatically start You must log in to your ISP Internet programs.
Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Problem Keyboard commands and Keyboard connector is not typing are not recognized properly connected. by the PC. Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Keyboard is damaged. Cursor will not move using The Num Lock key may the arrow keys on the be on.
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Keyboard and Mouse (continued) Symptom Problem Optical mouse does not The optical sensor uses the track cursor well. pattern of the surface to track the position of the cursor. Reflective surfaces, grooved surfaces, glass, or other see-through surfaces inhibit the ability of the sensor to track the cursor.
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Power Symptom Problem PC will not turn on PC is not securely connected to or start. an external power source. Monitor is not connected or is not on. Line voltage selection switch is not in the proper position for your country/region (115VAC/230VAC).
CD/DVDs for the PC, 46 creating CDs, 37 creating music CDs to play in your car and home, 40 to play on your PC, 40 customizing keyboard buttons, 16 desktop, 7 device conflict, resolving, 72 device not working, 75 digital pictures, 23, 24 Index...
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disc disc and drive compatibility disc labels, 46 disconnecting TV, 30 double layer DVD+R discs, 49 double-sided DVD, 32 DVD player, multi-channel audio, 23 edit e-mail erasing a DVD or CD, 44 error file formats, 49 Help Help button, 12 image files, 45 installing software programs, 6 Instant Support, 18...
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no sound, 66 Non-System disk or disk error, 76 online manuals, 19 onscreen guides, 8 optical drive quick reference, 52 organizing Internet links and the PC, 8 keyboard not working, 74 no sound, 66 organizing information, 8 problem turning on, 76 problem, powered off, 76 problem, won't turn off, 76 running tests, 18...
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TV-out, 26 updating, system, 18 upgrading to V.92 modem features, 6 User button, 12 V.92 modem, 6 video capture error, 68 Video CDs video files video recording length, 50 viewing onscreen guides, 8 volume Getting Started Guide connecting, 26 disconnecting, 30 cables, 26 connecting a TV set, 26 disabling TV option, 29...