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  • Page 1 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in Copyright © 2000–2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U.S. Patents Nos.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Getting Started........1 Connecting the Television Signal ....17 PC Setup Tips............... 1 Using TV Cables ..............17 Choosing a PC setup location ..........1 Audio and Video Cables .............17 Choosing a display .............. 1 Connecting the TV Signal Source ..........19 Using additional video cables ..........
  • Page 4 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options..35 Configuring Multi-streaming Audio ........56 Audio output overview............57 Sound Connector Types............35 Audio input overview ............57 Speaker Configurations ............37 When to use multi-streaming audio........57 Speaker types ..............38 Setting up multi-streaming audio .......... 58 Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Configuring Audio for Media Center ........

  • Page 5: Before Getting Started

    Before Getting Started This guide can help you get started using your new HP Media Center PC. You may want to browse some of the other documentation that came with your HP Media Center PC. A warning describes Read the “Safety Information” section in the Follow the setup information that came with information you need Warranty and Support Guide that came with...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information About Your Hp Media Center Pc

    Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to Please read the IEC 60950). “Safety Information”...

  • Page 7: Using The Pc With Safety And Comfort

    Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Before you begin using the PC, arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide for To reduce the risk of important ergonomic information: serious injury, read the Safety &...

  • Page 8: Configuring And Registering Norton Internet Security Software

    To set up and connect to the Internet: Make sure the modem or other Internet access Follow the onscreen instructions to select an cable is connected. ISP and set up Internet service. Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an Connect to the Internet.

  • Page 9: Signing Up For Software Updates

    Signing Up for Software Updates Updates from HP HP may send support information or special offers to If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). you will not receive these updates. To turn Updates You must be connected to the Internet to receive from HP back on, click Start, choose these messages.

  • Page 10: Getting Messages

    Getting messages After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again. To read a previously received message, open Updates from HP: Click Start on the taskbar. If Updates from HP has been activated on ■ your system, click View messages to view Choose All Programs.

  • Page 11: 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.

  • Page 12: 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 Don’t use personal information that others can ■...

  • Page 13: 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 For more information click Start, All Programs, media such as CD or DVD discs, Memory Sticks, or and then Help and Support.

  • Page 14: Installing Software

    Installing Software After you turn on the PC the first time and restart it, Choose software that is compatible with your PC; you can install any software programs that came check the operating system, memory, and other on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box and are not requirements listed for the new software for After you’ve preinstalled (select models only).

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Pc

    Setting Up the PC Follow the steps in the setup poster to set up the PC, Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor, and then read the topics in this section to find out keyboard, printer, and mouse can be connected at more about the location of components and the back of the PC.

  • Page 16: Hp Media Center Pc Rear Connectors

    Connector Icon/label Description and function (Continued) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect to a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector. FireWire ® (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector.
  • Page 17 Connector Icon/label Description and function (Continued) ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your PC to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.
  • Page 18 Connector Icon/label Description and function (Continued) A/V In Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). Audio 1 NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some PC models include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the PC.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Digital Video Camera To The Pc

    Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC The following instructions only apply to digital cameras. See the documentation that came with your digital When connecting an camera or your digital video camera. analog video camera to the PC, use the To connect a digital camera or a digital video If the PC does not recognize your digital camera or Video and Audio In...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your HP Media Center PC by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. You can connect peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, video camera, digital camera, memory card reader, and Some peripheral PDA (personal digital assistant) or handheld...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Television Signal

    Connecting the Television Signal Using TV Cables Your HP Media Center PC includes video and audio cables to connect the television signals. Use video and audio cables to connect to following: Video out from the HP Media Center PC to Audio out from the HP Media Center PC to ■...
  • Page 22 Cable Name Description (Continued) DVI-I or DVI-D cable Digital Video Out. Plug cable into a DVI-I or DVI-D input of an HDTV- capable TV or monitor. TV coaxial cable Plug cable into a TV signal source input connector from cable set-top boxes or antennas.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Tv Signal Source

    Connecting the TV Signal Source Connect the signal source for the TV by using the You must also plug audio cables (not provided) from TV In coaxial connector or the composite/S-video In your set-top box into the Audio In right (red) connector.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Dual Tuner

    Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) The HP Media Center PC records television and allows you to control the television channels. The HP Media Center PC supports two tuner configurations: TV Tuner Description Requirements Single-tuner Watch or record one program If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable ■...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Remote Sensor

    Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite Plug the remote control sensor cable into a You can locate the set-top box, or other set-top box that controls USB connector (D) on the back of the PC.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Tv Signal Source When You Have An Existing Setup

    Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the PC to an existing setup for your TV signal source. Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included;...

  • Page 27: Wall To Cable Tv Set-Top Box Or Satellite Box To Vcr To Tv Using Coaxial Cable

    Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal and the other one to the TV connector on the back of splitter (not included;...

  • Page 28: Wall To Cable Tv Set-Top Box Or Satellite Box To Vcr And Tv Using S-Video Cable Or Composite Video Cable Between The Box And The Vcr Or Tv

    Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV Do not detach any cables from your existing When using a composite video or S-video setup.
  • Page 29 Existing setup Add the PC Wall Cable outlet Set-top box/Satellite In Set-top box/Satellite Out S-video or composite cable VCR In G VCR Out TV In Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter S-video In on back of PC Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio...

  • Page 30: Using The Tv As A Monitor

    Using the TV as a Monitor If your Media Center PC has TV-out capability (select models only), you can connect it to a TV to view the PC image on a TV screen. With the TV-out feature, you can view the PC image, watch DVD movies, or play games on your TV.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Pc To A Tv

    Connecting the PC to a TV Turn off the PC. If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not provided) from Connect the TV cable using one of the the S-video In jack on the TV to the S-video following arrangements, depending on the Out jack (B) on the back of the PC (select connection jacks on your TV.

  • Page 32: Using The Media Center Setup Wizard For Optional Setup Of Your Tv Display

    Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display If your TV connects to the system using a composite or S-video connection, the Media Center setup wizard cannot make automatic adjustment of settings for your TV display. If you choose the This automatic adjustment is available during the option Preview...

  • Page 33: Changing The Display For A Geforce Graphics Card

    Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card Follow the “Using the Media Center Setup Select the Device Adjustment button, and Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV then you can select the various screen Display” on page 28. adjustment settings. Click the GeForce tab.

  • Page 34: Changing The Display For An Ati Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card

    Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card Follow the “Using the Media Center Setup Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV button to open the display control window. Display” on page 28. Click the Displays Manager button.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Pc Image On The Tv Using The Geforce Graphics Card

    Viewing the PC image on the TV using the GeForce graphics card Click the GeForce tab. Click the Apply button. To view the PC image on your PC monitor and When the PC image appears on the TV your TV simultaneously, in the nView Modes screen, click Yes to keep the setting.

  • Page 36: Enabling And Disabling The Tv Option Using The Geforce Graphics Card

    Enabling and disabling the TV option using the GeForce graphics card When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to its original resolution. To enable or disable the TV option to view your PC Your TV must be image on the original display: connected to the PC to...

  • Page 37: Enabling And Disabling The Tv Option With Ati Catalyst Control Center

    Enabling and disabling the TV option with ATI Catalyst Control Center When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to its original resolution. To disable the TV option to view your PC image on the original display: Right-click an empty area of the screen, and choose ATI Catalyst Control Center.

  • Page 38: Changing Your Display Using Windows Xp

    Changing Your Display Using Windows XP Right-click a free area of the Windows desktop, and choose Properties. Click the Settings tab. Select the display you want to view by clicking the 1 or 2 in the window or by selecting the correct display by clicking the drop-down arrow under Display.

  • Page 39: Configuring Speaker And Sound Options

    Configuring Speaker and Sound Options HP Media Center PCs support many different audio This chapter describes the most typical options. Your options, sound connections, and speaker system may have different components. configurations. You may set up your PC for two Speakers are included with the monitor (select stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker models only) or are sold separately.
  • Page 40 Connector Description (Continued) Illustration Type Sound card Your PC may include a sound card. You See below. connector can connect up to a 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC.

  • Page 41: Speaker Configurations

    Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description (Continued) Mic (pink) connects to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC.

  • Page 42: Speaker Types

    Name Speaker system (Continued) Home audio Home stereo or home theater audio “Connecting the PC to a Home Audio system system with passive speakers. System” on page 43. Digital audio Digital speakers or digital input “Connecting Digital Audio” on page 47. connector on audio system.

  • Page 43: Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: Turn off the PC. Turn on the PC. Type 3 is three connectors. Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Plug in the speaker system power.

  • Page 44: Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: Turn off the PC. Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front and rear speakers to the Connect the front speaker cable to the lime subwoofer.

  • Page 45: Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: Turn off the PC. Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front, rear, and center speakers to Connect the front speaker cable to the lime the subwoofer.

  • Page 46: 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 (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: Turn off the PC.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Pc To A Home Audio System

    Connect the cables to the audio system. After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output Connect the front, rear, side, and center for your PC model: speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

  • Page 48: Y Adapter Cables

    Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input The number of Y adapter cables you need to connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter connect to your home stereo system depends on the cables between your PC and your receiver/ number of speakers you install: amplifier.

  • Page 49: 5.1 Home Audio Installation

    5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced This is only a suggested configuration. Your system home theater audio six-channel 6/5.1 speaker may be different. installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. A: PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B: Y adapter cables...

  • Page 50: 5.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure

    5.1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC: Turn off the PC. If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo minijack of a Y adapter Turn off the receiver/amplifier. cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) Connect the front stereo minijack end of a connector that matches the back of your PC.

  • Page 51: Connecting Digital Audio

    Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you have a sound card and you are connecting your home stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the Digital Out connector on the sound card. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm Y cable to the AV receiver’s digital input connector.

  • Page 52: Configuring Audio Output

    Configuring Audio Output You can configure your speaker’s audio output with the following software. Use the software that applies to your PC model: Multi-channel Sound Manager (type 3) Creative Speaker Settings (sound card) ■ ■ Sound Effect Manager (type 6) Media Center (all systems) ■...

  • Page 53: Enabling Digital Audio Output With Multi-Channel Sound Manager (Optional)

    Sound Effect — Select the environment Select the option describing the number ■ settings. of speakers in your system, in a range from 2/2.1 speaker mode to Equalizer — Equalize the audio ■ 6/5.1 speaker mode. frequencies. Enable digital audio if you want digital audio Speaker Configuration —...

  • Page 54: 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 type 6 connectors. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Sound Effect Manager: Click Start on the taskbar. Click the Speaker Test button to test the speakers.

  • Page 55: Using The Audio Wizard In The Sound Effect Manager (Type 6 Connectors)

    To enable the Audio Wizard Make sure the Enable Auto Detection check box is selected to enable the wizard. Click OK to close the window. Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (type 6 connectors) The Sound Effect Manager Audio Wizard can help you connect front-panel audio.

  • Page 56: Retasking Front-Panel Connectors

    Retasking front-panel connectors To retask using the Audio Wizard (type 6 connector): With the Audio Wizard enabled, both the microphone connector and the headphones connector on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function. These two connectors are universal audio jacks.

  • Page 57: Configuring Audio Output With A Sound Card

    Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy sound card: Click Start on the taskbar. Click the Channel button to test the speakers. Choose All Programs.

  • Page 58: Disabling Digital Audio Output With Sound Effect Manager (Optional)

    Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional) To disable digital audio output: Open the Sound Effect Manager: Click the Digital Audio button. Select Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Digital output off (you can also select Speech and Audio, and then Sound Digital-in to Digital-out pass through Effect Manager.

  • Page 59: The Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager Control Screens

    The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Sound Effect — selects the Environment and Audio I/O — selects the number of ■ ■ the Equalizer settings. You can select an speakers, shows whether the plugs are analog environment, such as Under Water or or digital, and selects the digital audio output Auditorium.

  • Page 60: Configuring Sound For Recording With The Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager

    Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager The microphone connector is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording, such as the Digital Audio In connector, use these steps to select it: The front pink and green connectors can Click Start on the taskbar;...

  • Page 61: Audio Output Overview

    Audio output overview The front-panel audio output is the stereo The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors headphone (green) connector only. that can be set up as multi-channel out from stereo (2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations. Refer to your user documentation for powered speakers or AV receiver setup information.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Multi-Streaming Audio

    Setting up multi-streaming audio Example 1: For online gaming To configure multi-streaming audio output for online gaming with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, you must enable Voice-over-IP 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: Connect the audio input and output Select the Enable multi-streaming...

  • Page 63: Configuring Audio For Media Center

    Example 2: For digital home entertainment To configure multi-streaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Sound Effect Manager: Connect the audio output connectors to: Select Realtek HD Audio rear output from the drop-down list. A headphone set or powered speakers ■...

  • Page 64: Configuring Audio For Intervideo Windvd Player

    Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player Follow these steps after you have installed, connected, and configured your speakers. The InterVideo WinDVD program (select models only) is set up for two-speaker (stereo) output. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multichannel audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports...

  • Page 65: Using A 5.1 To 7.1 Speaker System With Headphones

    Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones For select models that include a 5.1 or higher Push and hold the On button on the control ■ speaker system, a headphones connector is located tower for several seconds to enable sound on the right side of the control tower.

  • Page 66: Using The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card

    Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to, configuring, and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting the speakers For additional information on connecting the Connector Description speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately)

  • Page 67: Configuring The Sound Card Software

    Configuring the sound card software Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers to configure multi-channel audio output for PCs: Click Start on the taskbar. If your speakers support digital audio, and you want to enable digital audio, see Choose All Programs.

  • Page 68: Recording With The Sound Card

    Recording with the sound card The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder. Click Start on the taskbar. Smart Choose All Programs, Creative, Recorder SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then Smart tools Description Recorder. The Smart Recorder window displays.

  • Page 69: Using The Sound Blaster X-Fi Documentation

    Entertainment Mode Optimizes the sound card for playing movies and music. Available features: Configuring speakers and headphones Volume, base, and treble controls ■ ■ Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX Mixer settings ■ ■ Game Mode Optimizes the sound card for playing games. Available features: Volume, base, and treble controls Configure speakers and headphones...
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  • Page 71: Using The Pc Hardware

    Using the PC Hardware Using the Keyboard Your PC may include a standard keyboard or a A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a wireless keyboard. receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. A light on the receiver A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard indicates receiver activity.

  • Page 72: Media Control Or Playback Buttons

    Media control or playback buttons Icon Label Description Eject 1 Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays. The number, location, and Eject 2 and labeling of buttons may vary by Starts recording to selected media. keyboard model. Stop Stops media.

  • Page 73: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. Use alkaline batteries To open Media Center using the remote in the remote control.

  • Page 74: Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving A Signal From The Remote Control

    Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control If a faint red light doesn’t appear when you point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the OK button, try the following: Click Start, right-click My Computer, and Unplug the end of the USB cable on the then select Properties.

  • Page 75: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card If you have not used the memory card before or the card has become corrupted, you may need to format it before using it: Some memory cards Format your memory card in your digital Under Devices with Removable Storage, have a lock position.

  • Page 76: Memory Insertion Guide

    Memory Insertion Guide Activity light Upper-right slot Upper-left slot Lower-right slot Lower-left slot Card Insert the media 4-slot reader location CompactFlash Type 1 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) Some memory cards,...
  • Page 77 Card (Continued) Insert the media 4-slot reader location MultiMediaCard Plus Facing up (MMC +) D (upper-right) MultiMediaCard Mobile Facing up (MMC Mobile) D (upper-right) Memory Stick (MS) memory card Facing up E (lower-right) Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card Facing up E (lower-right) Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) Facing up...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting The Memory Card Reader

    Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try the following: Some cards have a read/write or security Inspect the ends of the memory cards for ■ ■ switch on the card. Make sure the read/write anything that could be blocking a proper CompactFlash and switch is set to Write Enabled before...

  • Page 79: Using Your Storage Or Docking Bay

    Using Your Storage or Docking Bay Your PC may have a storage or docking bay (select models only) on the top of the PC. You can use the docking bay to do the following: Store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards. Place a device and thread a FireWire ■...
  • Page 80 To install the HP camera docking station: Gently press down the CD storage lid and slide it open. Place the camera docking station (A) on the top of the PC. Place the camera bracket (B) that came with your digital camera on the camera docking station.
  • Page 81 Connect the cables: Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC. ■ (The location of USB ports varies by PC model.) Plug the red and yellow connectors (not ■ shown) into a TV if you want to view the camera images on a TV (optional).

  • Page 82: Connecting The Wireless Lan

    Connecting the Wireless LAN (Select models only) You can connect the HP Media Center PC to an 802.11b/g wireless network. An external antenna The wireless LAN is supplied with your system. You must connect this antenna connector is antenna to connect to the wireless network. You located in one of the I/O slots on the back need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet...

  • Page 83: Index

    Index connector Audio Line In 13 analog video cable/adapter 17 Audio Line Out 13 antivirus, installing program 8 back panel 12 audio connector 13 Composite Video In 13 audio connector switch 49 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 12 Audio Line Out 13 FM In 14 digital audio connector 50 front panel 11...
  • Page 84 equalizer LAN antenna 78 Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 55 Ethernet network hub 13 Media Center opening with remote control 69 FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 12 memory card reader FM In connector 14 in-use light 71 FM radio antenna troubleshooting 74 connecting 14 using 70, 71 Found New Hardware message,...
  • Page 85 splitter cable using 18 RCA stereo cable 18 standby mode button 67 recording stereo videos from digital video camera 15, 43 connecting to the PC 43 with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 56 S-video cable 17 remote control S-video In connector 11, 13 range 69 type of battery to use 69 using 69...
  • Page 86 Part Number 5991-5820...

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