Protecting The Pc; Using Software Programs - HP Media Center m1100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Protecting the PC

HP provides a virus-scanning software program to
help protect your PC (select models only).
The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides
free virus scan updates through your Internet
connection for an initial period after your PC
purchase. You can purchase a subscription service
for updates after the initial free period expires.
New types of viruses are invented all the time.
Protect your PC by getting regular updates of your
virus-scanning software from the program
manufacturer.

Using Software Programs

(Select models only)
HP provides software programs and offers to help
you use and enjoy your new PC. To open a
program, click its icon on the desktop (select
programs) or click Start, choose All Programs,
and then click the folder or program name.
Programs and offers may change.
InterVideo WinDVD Player lets you watch DVD
movies and video using an interactive menu.
Windows Media Player, from Microsoft, lets
you play, save, and organize your music and audio
files. Media Center uses this program. HP includes a
30-day trial use of the InterVideo MP3 XPack plug-in
for Windows Media Player, that allows you to
create MP3 format files.
iTunes with QuickTime lets you set up an online
connection to purchase, download, and play back
your favorite music files.
RecordNow! lets you write (record) audio or data
files to recordable discs.
If a software program or the operating system gets
damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to "Using
Application Recovery and System Recovery" in the
HP Media Center PC Software Guide for more
information.
When your PC has software problems, it is possible
that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout
has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a
flickering video display, unexpected PC startups,
and the PC not responding to your commands. A
voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy
files, so it is a good idea to consistently make
backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage
spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use
with PCs between the power outlet and the PC
power cord.
InterVideo WinDVD Creator lets you transfer,
edit, and record full-motion video from a variety of
digital and analog sources to DVDs (select models).
You choose video clips, arrange them, and then add
titles, scene transitions, music narration, special
effects, backgrounds, and more. You can organize
your own videos with menus and create a DVD disc
to watch in a home DVD player by using a DVD
writer drive (select models).
Microsoft Money 2004 lets you set up an online
connection to view stock quotes and news, pay
recurring bills, and monitor deposits.
HP Image Zone Plus appears within the My
Pictures folder and provides easy access to software
and services exclusively from HP.
Norton AntiVirus 2004 is the Symantec Norton
AntiVirus™ program that scans for viruses and
protects your PC by removing them. Norton offers
free virus definition updates through your Internet
connection for 60 days after your PC purchase. You
can purchase a subscription service for updates
after your initial free period expires.
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The software listed on
this page may not be
available for your
country/region.
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