Page 1 Getting Started Guide Compaq Presario PC...
Page 3 Getting Started Guide...
Page 4 The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setting Up Your PC ................. 1 Putting Your PC Together ................1 Placing your PC in the proper location ............1 Using surge protection ................1 Connecting to the PC ................2 Storing documentation and recovery discs ..........4 Turning On Your PC for the First Time .............
Page 6 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ........15 Step 1: Connecting the speakers ..............15 Sound connector types ................15 Speaker configurations ................18 Speaker types ..................19 Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers ....19 Connecting 4.1 (4 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers ....20 Connecting 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers ....
Page 7 Creating Audio and Data Discs ............. 59 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording ............ 60 Working with Audio CDs ................60 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors ..........61 Audio CD tips ..................61 Creating audio CDs ................62 Creating jukebox discs ................62 Working with Data DVDs and CDs ...............
Page 8 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer ......... 83 Basic Steps to Make a Movie............... 83 Locating muvee autoProducer..............84 Using muvee autoProducer ................85 Getting started ..................85 Capturing video from a DV camcorder............. 86 Adding videos ..................87 Adding pictures..................89 Adding music ..................
Page 9: Setting Up Your Pc
Setting Up Your PC WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system.
Page 10: Connecting To The Pc
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the back of the PC.
Page 11 Connector Connector symbol Description 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 Rear speaker out rear Center/subwoofer Setting Up Your PC...
Page 12: Storing Documentation And Recovery Discs
Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all PC 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 will allow easy access to all important PC documents and files in one place. Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the quick setup poster, you are ready to turn on your PC.
Page 13: Setting Up And Connecting To The Internet
Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet Requirements • A PC. • A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific software and hardware you may need. •...
Page 14: Configuring And Registering Norton Internet Security Software
Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software Norton Internet Security software is preinstalled on your PC and includes a complimentary 60-day subscription to protection updates. You can enable Symantec’s LiveUpdate ™ to obtain protection updates automatically whenever you are online. When you first set up the PC, the Norton Internet Security Information Wizard helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security.
Page 15: Using The Pc With Safety And Comfort
Using the PC 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 PC users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Before you begin using the PC, arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity.
Page 16: Setting Up Accounts On Your New Pc
Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC User accounts allow you to set the privileges for each user of your PC. For example, you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access. Follow the simple steps in this section when setting up your PC to create user accounts. Creating user accounts The information below describes the different account types in Windows XP and explains how to change account types.
Page 17: Creating Passwords
Creating passwords Passwords help protect your PC and information from unauthorized access and help ensure that information on the PC stays private and secure. Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing your password: • Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
Page 18: Transferring Files And Settings From Your Old Pc To Your New Pc
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC You can copy the old PC files to the new PC using media such as CD or DVD discs, memory sticks, or personal media drives. You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books using Microsoft’s Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Identifying 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.
Page 20 Icon Feature Description Standby Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make the screen reappear, press the Esc key, or press Standby again. May take 10–30 seconds before the screen reappears. User Switches between the PC users. Compaq Links to Compaq Web site.
Page 21 Icon Feature Description Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. Media Operates a disc player. controls A Open and close disc tray (CD/DVD/ B Record MP3) C Play or pause D Stop E Skip to the previous track F Skip to the next track Volume Volume knob: Increases speaker volume control...
Page 22: 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 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.
Page 23: Configuring Speaker And Sound Options
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options There are three steps to setting up sound on the PC: 1 Connecting the speakers. 2 Configuring the sound software. 3 Configuring sound for the media software program. Compaq PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations.
Page 24 Connector Description Illustration Type Three Your PC model may include connectors three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six connectors sound connectors on the back of your PC.
Page 25 Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of PC systems. Sound connector Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eight- speaker system (7.1).
Page 26: Speaker Configurations
Speaker configurations You may set up your PC for the following supported configurations: Name Speaker system Headphones None, muted. 2 (stereo) Left speaker, right speaker. “Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers” on page 19. Left speaker, right speaker, “Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer.
Page 27: Speaker Types
Speaker types Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification.
Page 28: Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager” on page 31. • Type 6 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager”...
Page 29: Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
6 Turn on the PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: •...
Page 30 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC. For type 3 connectors, 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 PC.
Page 31: Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers 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 PC.
Page 32 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 PC. NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power.
Page 33: Connecting The Pc To A Home Audio System
Connecting the PC to a home audio system You can connect your PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. For example, see “2 or 2.1 home stereo installation” on page 26, or “5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation”...
Page 34: Or 2.1 Home Stereo Installation
2 or 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical 2 or 2.1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers and that plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card)
Page 35: Speakers And A Subwoofer) Home Audio Installation
5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6,...
Page 36: Speakers And A Subwoofer) Home Audio Installation Procedure
5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation procedure NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1, or 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. To connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC: 1 Turn off the PC.
Page 37: Connecting Digital Audio
5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your PC. • Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/ subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (5.1 or higher channel system).
Page 38: Step 2: Configuring The Sound Software
To connect digital audio speakers: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the digital input on the digital speakers or a digital audio system to the orange Digital Out connector that matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors •...
Page 39: Configuring Audio Output With Multi-Channel Sound Manager
Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager If your PC model has type 3 connectors, follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs.
Page 40 7 Click OK. 8 (Optional) Test the speakers. Click the Speaker Test tab, and follow the onscreen instructions. Now that the speaker software has been configured, to take full advantage of the speaker capabilities, you must also configure the software media program. The procedure is different for each software media program.
Page 41: Configuring Audio Output With Sound Effect Manager
Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers, if your PC model has 6 connectors. NOTE: A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. 1 Click Start on the taskbar.
Page 42: Using The Audio Wizard In The Sound Effect Manager
Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager The Sound Effect Manager Audio Wizard can help you connect front-panel audio. To use the Audio Wizard: 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Choose Control Panel. 4 Click Sounds, then Speech and Audio Devices (or Sounds and Audio Devices).
Page 43: Configuring Audio Output With Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager
Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional) To disable digital audio output: 1 Open the Sound Effect Manager: Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click Audio Wizard. A window opens displaying the connector panel on the front of the PC.
Page 44: Configuring The Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager
Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 1 Click the Audio I/O tab. 2 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system — for example, 7.1 speakers. 3 Only connectors being used are shown; if the connector is not shown it means that it is not used for the selected speaker configuration.
Page 45: Configuring Multistreaming Audio
Retasking front panel audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, click Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager.
Page 46: Setting Up Multistreaming Audio
Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1: Online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for online gaming with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, you must enable Voice-over IP (VOIP) software (software used to converse over the Internet). Other players hear your voice from the microphone via the Internet and you hear the game audio from the rear speakers: 1 Connect the audio input and output connectors to: •...
Page 47: Step 3: Configuring Sound For The Media Software Program
Example 2: For digital home entertainment To configure multistreaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Sound Effect Manager: 1 Connect the audio output connectors to: • A headphone set or powered speakers connected to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback. •...
Page 48: Selecting Recording Devices
Selecting Recording Devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices). The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab.
Page 49: 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 and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive.
Page 50: Using The Memory Card Reader
Using the Memory Card Reader 1 Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. Media must be inserted correctly. Note the direction of the notched NOTE: corner on the media.
Page 51: Media Insertion Guide
Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader (select models only) A Activity light B Upper-left slot C Lower-left slot D Upper-right slot E Lower-right slot Card Insert Into 4-slot reader CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) IBM Microdrive disk drive...
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Page 53: Using The Hp Personal Media Drive
Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can be used as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files.
Page 54: Connecting The Drive
Connecting the Drive As an external drive, the HP Personal Media Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with software, an external USB cable, and an external power cord and power adapter.
Page 55: Inserting The Drive
Inserting the Drive 1 Turn on the PC. 2 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the side or the bottom of the PC drive bay. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should slide easily into the bay.
Page 56: Locating The Drive And Assigning A Drive Letter
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter After you insert the drive into the PC, you can find the drive in My Computer. The operating system automatically assigns a letter to the drive. The assigned letter depends on the other storage devices connected to the PC. To locate the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar.
Page 57: Using The Drive
Using the Drive When running for long periods of time, the aluminum case of the HP Personal Media Drive may become very warm. This is part of the HP Personal Media Drive’s advanced design and is completely normal. The built-in, low-noise fan is designed to automatically turn on at pre-set temperatures.
Page 58: Disconnecting The Drive
Disconnecting the Drive 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 Personal Media Drive safely: 1 Close all programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive.
Page 59: Working With Digital Images
Working with Digital Images You can copy, edit, and share digital images using the PC. Transfer digital images to the PC using the following methods: • CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. • Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the PC with the transfer cable that came with the device.
Page 60: Using Hp Photosmart Premier
Using HP Photosmart Premier Use the HP Photosmart Premier software program to manage your photos, scanned images, and video clips. It has all the tools you need for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting digital images. To open HP Photosmart Premier: Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, HP, and HP Photosmart Premier.
Page 61 Create Click this tab to create and to print a project using the images in the selection tray. Projects include album pages, calendars, labels, panoramas, cards, and flyers. For more information, see “Create Tab Help” in Help. Share Click this tab to share photos with family and friends. Using Share, you can create an e-mail, select the pictures to include, and then send your message.
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Page 63: Playing Cds And Dvds
Playing CDs and DVDs This section describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs using Windows Media Player or other audio and video programs. Playing 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.
Page 64: Using Country/Region Codes
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. DVDs without country/region codes play on any player or drive in any country/region.
Page 65: Playing Video Cds (Vcds)
Playing Video CDs (VCDs) 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. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs.
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Page 67: Creating Audio And Data Discs
Creating Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record (or burn) music and data files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about labeling your discs using the LightScribe labeling technology included on select models.
Page 68: Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased. To erase a rewritable disc in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
Page 69: Verifying Audio Disc Recorded Without Errors
Both Sonic programs create closed-session music CDs, which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable 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 70: Creating Audio Cds
Creating audio CDs To create uncompressed audio CDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Audio tab and then Audio CD. 3 Do one or more of the following: •...
Page 71: Working With Data Dvds And Cds
You can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your operating system. If you don’t want to display some of these sounds, you can select the Options icon (wrench).
Page 72: Creating Data Discs
• Sonic DigitalMedia Plus allows you to change the names of files you want to record and files that were previously recorded. • As you select data files to record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. •...
Page 73: Copying A Dvd Or Cd
Copying a DVD or CD Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to make copies of an existing music or data disc. You can configure Sonic DigitalMedia Plus to verify that: • Data files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in “Verifying data disc recorded without errors”...
Page 74: Working With Image Files
8 When prompted, insert a recordable disc, and then click OK. If the files do not fit on one disc, you are prompted for additional discs. 9 Click Done when recording is complete. For additional information about saving archives on your hard disk drive or scheduling automatic archives, see the online Help.
Page 75: Disc Labeling With Lightscribe
Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe (select models only) is a direct disc labeling technology providing you a simple way to burn precise, silk screen-quality labels. It combines the CD or DVD drive of your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disc- labeling software.
Page 76: Using Adhesive Disc Labels
Repeat the previous step for each track or file on the disc. d Click the left or right arrows next to Layout and Background to select design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the disc window. 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then click Print.
Page 77: Disc Features And Compatibility Table
Disc Features and Compatibility Table Disc File type Can be Plays in PC Plays in Plays in recorded home or car home DVD onto stereo player CD-ROM Data Music Varies by model CD-R Data Music Varies by model Varies by model CD-RW Data Music...
Page 78: Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Combo Optical DVD+RW/+R Double- CD-RW/ drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD-RW/–R layer DVD Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies...
Page 79: Software Quick Reference Table
Software Quick Reference Table Your PC 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 it to determine which program to use to perform a task.
Page 80 With this program: You can: Sonic DigitalMedia Plus • Record data and music files. (select models only) • 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.
Page 81: Creating Video Discs And Movies
Creating Video Discs and Movies Your PC may include the following movie-making programs: • Sonic MyDVD (select models only) • Sonic DigitalMedia Plus (select models only) • Windows Movie Maker • muvee autoProducer (select models only) These programs all capture, edit, and manage your home video files, while allowing you to add your own personal touch to your home movies.
Page 82: Before You Begin Capturing Video
Before You Begin Capturing Video You can capture (copy) video files to your hard disk drive by using the Sonic MyDVD program. Among the devices supported by Sonic MyDVD are analog video devices, digital camcorders, and Web cameras. Use your composite or S-video inputs (input connectors vary by model) to capture video from a VCR or an analog video camera.
Page 83: Creating A Video Project
Creating a Video Project To create a video project: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video button to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create.
Page 84: Capturing Video To A Video Project
Capturing video to a video project You can capture live video or still images by connecting a Web camera or digital video camera to your PC’s USB connector. The video capture is added to your video project and stored in a file on your hard disk drive. To add a video capture to a video project: 1 Click File, Open Project, and then select a video project that you created as described in “Creating a Video Project”...
Page 85: Adding Slideshows To A Video Project
Adding slideshows to a video project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by adding existing still photos to your project or by capturing them with a connected digital video source. To add a slideshow to a video project: 1 Click File, Open Project, and then select a video project that you created as described in “Creating a Video Project”...
Page 86: Editing The Style Of A Video Project
Editing the style of a video project You can change the style of a number of elements within your video project. The elements include: • Background color and graphics on the menus and submenus • Button styles • Background music •...
Page 87: Burning A Video Project To Disc
4 Click one of the four tabs (Fades & Dissolves, Filters, Text, or Themes and backgrounds) next to the preview screen. 5 Drag and drop any of the effects over scenes (or between them for transitions) in the storyboard. 6 Click OK to save the edits. For more information about any of the editing features, click Help and then Sonic MyDVD Help from within the Edit window.
Page 88: Creating A Video Project With The Direct-To-Disc Wizards
Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Sonic MyDVD includes Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video project. A video project is a way to group, organize, store, play, and burn related video and still digital files. 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC.
Page 89: Video Quality And Disc Size
Note that the Direct-to-Disc Wizards do not include the editing features that are available from the standard interface. You can edit a project created with a wizard before burning it to a disc as described in: • “Editing the style of a video project” on page 78. •...
Page 90: Dvd Recording Time
DVD Recording Time The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for different disc sizes at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes). Video Audio Estimated time per disc size quality format 8.5 GB 4.7 GB...
Page 91: Creating Movies Using Muvee Autoproducer
Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Creating personalized and professional-looking video movies is simple with muvee autoProducer (select models only). Basic Steps to Make a Movie The basic steps to produce a movie with muvee autoProducer are: 1 Capture digital video: Capture live or recorded video to your hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video camcorder.
Page 92: Locating Muvee Autoproducer
3 Add music: Select music files on your PC to add to your movie soundtrack. You can use these music file types in your movie project: File extension File type .mp3 MPEG Layer 3 audio .m4a MPEG-4 audio layer .wav Windows audio .wma Windows Media audio...
Page 93: Using Muvee Autoproducer
Using muvee autoProducer Getting started To open muvee autoProducer: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Select All Programs, muvee Technologies, muvee autoProducer, and then muvee autoProducer to open muvee autoProducer. NOTE: You can also open muvee autoProducer from within Digital Media Plus. Select the Video tab and then muvee autoProducer.
Page 94: Capturing Video From A Dv Camcorder
Capturing video from a DV camcorder You can capture (copy) digital video files to your hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer either: • Live (known as camera mode) using a compatible DV camcorder. See “Capturing live video from a DV camcorder” on page 86. •...
Page 95: Adding Videos
Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder For best results with muvee autoProducer, capture only video footage that you are most interested in using in your movie project. To capture camcorder (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode.
Page 96 5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie, with the magicMoments feature in muvee autoProducer. To select video scenes with magicMoments: a Select a video file in the Select Video/Pictures window, and then click the magicMoments button.
Page 97: Adding Pictures
Adding pictures To add still image files to your movie production: 1 Select the Add Pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Picture window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing still image files on your hard disk drive, if desired for your movie: •...
Page 98: Selecting The Style
Selecting the style The muvee autoProducer program comes with a set of style templates for setting the pace, scene transition effects, and caption fonts. The style you use also affects how muvee autoProducer combines the video, picture, and music files in your movie project to produce the final movie.
Page 99: Adding An Opening Title And Closing Credits
4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: • Use all music. Place a check in the check box to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. smartJoin ™ multiple music files. Place a check in the check box to •...
Page 100: Making The Movie
Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the video, picture, and music files you have selected, along with the style of movie, and puts together all of these pieces into a professional-looking movie with just a few steps.
Page 101: Saving The Movie Project
Saving the movie project Once you are satisfied with the look of your movie project, you are ready to save it. You can save the movie to a file on your hard disk drive or create a VCD or DVD disc: 1 Click the Save muvee button.
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Page 103: Getting Help
Getting Help Finding Onscreen Guides Onscreen guides are available in the User’s Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose User’s Guides. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. If there are no guide titles listed in the folder, your PC has no NOTE: onscreen guides.
Page 104: Using The Onscreen Help And Support Center
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your PC 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: •...
Page 105: Getting Messages
Getting messages After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again. To read a previously received message, open Compaq Connections: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Connections.
Page 106: Reactivating Messages
Reactivating messages When you reactivate the 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 Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help &...
Page 107: Index
Index adding camcorder capture captions files to video projects capturing video music DV camcorder pictures in video projects video live video adhesive disc labels recorded video antivirus, installing program appending discs requirements audio connectors card reader, memory retasking (multistreaming) carpal tunnel syndrome burning tips data discs best fit for videos and pictures...
Page 108 data file extensions archiving .asf burning in multiple sessions .avi burning tips .bmp verifying integrity digital images .gif digital images, managing .jpg digital picture .m4a digital video camera .mov recording videos .mp3 Direct-to-Disc Wizards (MyDVD) .mpeg-1 discs .mpeg-2 drive compatibility .mpeg-4 erasing rewritable .wav...
Page 109 muvee autoProducer adding titles and credits image files copying a movie to disc interleave pictures features Internet getting started keyboard button making a movie organizing destinations setting the style signing up with an ISP MyDVD see: Sonic MyDVD keeping shots in sequence Norton Internet Security keyboard configuring...
Page 110 Safety & Comfort Guide Title effect safety warnings Title/Credits setting up PC Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer settings transferring information to your new PC user defined, muvee autoProducer TV shows Shuffle shots copying to CDs or DVDs slideshows in MyDVD smartJoin multiple music files software programs DVD Play updates, LightScribe drivers...
Page 111 scene detection searching for scenes Web Streaming slideshows Windows Media Player submenus play music CDs supported file formats playing video CDs text formatting Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features transition effects Windows update user interfaces working in comfort quality settings (MyDVD) supported DVD formats volume controls...
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Compaq Presario SR1700 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Setting up Your PC

Using the Keyboard

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

Using the Memory Card Reader

Using the HP Personal Media Drive

Working with Digital Images

Playing Cds and Dvds

Creating Audio and Data Discs

Creating Video Discs and Movies

Creating Movies Using Muvee Autoproducer

Getting Help

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