HP Media Center m300 - Desktop PC Manuals

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HP Media Center m300 - Desktop PC User Manual (232 pages)

Media Center PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 21.29 MB

Table of Contents
3
Welcome

7
Safety Information

8
- Before You Get Started, Please Read this Important Safety Information about Your HP Media Center PC
  8
- AC Power Safety Warnings
  8
How to Use this Guide

9
Safety and Comfort

9
Where Can I Find Information

10
- Getting Help
  10
- Help and Support
  11
- HP Utility Programs
  11
- HP Web Site and HP Support
  11
- HP Customer Care
  11
- Online Spotlight
  11
Inventory

12
Setting up My PC

15
- Checklist
  15
- PC Installation Checklist
  15
- Front of PC
  16
- Front Connector Ports
  18
- Back of PC
  19
- Connecting the Monitor
  20
- Connecting the Printer or Scanner
  21
- Connecting to the Internet through a Modem Connection
  21
- Connecting to the Internet through a Network Port (LAN)
  22
- Connecting the Remote Sensor
  23
- Connecting the Signal Source
  24
- Connecting the FM Radio Antenna
  24
Connecting the Television Signal

25
Connecting the Speakers

33
- Speaker Systems
  33
- 2.1 Klipsch Speaker System
  35
- 2.1 Altec Lansing Speaker System
  36
- 5.1 Speaker System
  37
- Adjusting the Volume
  40
- Using the Microphone
  41
- Using the Headphones
  41
- Resolving Sound Issues
  41
Starting My PC

43
- Starting the PC for the First Time
  43
- Selecting an ISP
  43
- Media Center PC Desktop View
  44
- Software Programs
  46
- Using PC Help and Tools
  47
- Turning off the PC
  47
- Manual Standby Mode
  48
- Manual Hibernation Mode
  49
- Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
  50
- Installing Software
  51
- Using Media Center Help
  51
Using the PC Hardware

53
- Using the Keyboard
  53
- Special Keyboard Buttons
  54
- Using the Mouse
  57
- Wireless Keyboard Set
  60
- Remote Control
  61
- CD and DVD Drives
  63
- DVD-ROM Drive
  64
- CD Writer Plus
  64
- DVD Writer
  65
- DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive
  65
- Opening the Recordnow! Program
  66
- Diskette (Floppy) Drive
  66
- 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader
  67
- Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader
  70
  - In-Use Light
    70
  - 7-In-1 Media Types
    70
- Using the Digital Camera Dock
  71
Using Media Center

73
Remote Control

87
My TV

97
- What Can I Do in My TV
  97
- Watching TV
  98
- Using Remote Control in My TV
  99
- Watching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder
  100
- Using the Television Program Guide
  101
- Downloading the Television Program Guide
  102
- Changing Your Postal Code to Receive the Correct Television Program Guide
  103
- Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection
  103
- Adding Missing Channels to Guide
  104
- Removing Channels from Your Guide
  104
- Searching for Programs in My TV
  105
- Recording TV Programs
  107
- My TV Settings
  112
- Recorded TV History
  113
- Recorded TV
  114
- Playing Recorded TV Programs
  115
- About Recording Errors
  116
- Resolving Recording Conflicts
  117
- Deleting a Scheduled Program or Series
  118
- Deleting a Recorded Program or Series
  118
- Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies
  119
- Setting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings
  119
- Setting Caption Display
  120
- Displaying Teletext
  120
- Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs
  121
- Managing Hard Disk Space
  125
- About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings
  127
- Freeing up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive
  128
My Music

131
- What Can I Do in My Music
  131
- What Can I Do in Windows Media Player
  132
- Using Supported File Types for My Music
  133
- Using Remote Control in My Music
  133
- Creating Your Music Library
  134
- Searching Computer for Music Files
  135
- Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library
  136
- Playing Digital Music Files
  137
- Finding Music Files in My Music
  138
- Playing a Song
  139
- Setting up an Automatic Disc Jockey
  139
- Finding and Playing an Album
  140
- Creating a Playlist
  141
- Selecting a Visualization
  142
My Pictures

143
- What Can I Do in My Pictures
  143
- Using Supported File Types for My Pictures
  144
- Using Remote Control in My Pictures
  145
- Organizing Your Pictures
  146
- Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center
  147
- Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show
  148
- Rotating Pictures
  149
- Editing Pictures
  150
- Printing Your Pictures
  150
- Copying Pictures to Cds
  151
- Zoom in and Pan Across a Picture
  152
- Using HP Image Zone
  153
- Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows
  155
My Videos

157
- What Can I Do in My Videos
  157
- Using Remote Control When Playing a Video
  158
- Organizing Your Videos
  159
- Playing Digital Videos
  160
- Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media
  161
- Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode
  161
- Sorting Videos
  162
- Viewing Video Details
  162
- Working with Home Videos
  163
- Using Supported File Types for My Videos
  164
Play DVD

165
- Playing Dvds in Media Center
  165
- Using Remote Control When Playing a DVD
  166
- Changing DVD Movie Language
  168
- Changing DVD Audio
  168
FM Radio

169
Media Center Settings

173
- Changing Media Center Settings
  173
- Changing General Settings
  174
- Changing TV Settings
  175
- Changing Other Settings
  176
Recording Cds and Dvds

177
Upgrading and Servicing

187
- Preparing the Computer
  187
- Removing the Side Panels
  188
- Replacing the Side Panels
  189
- Locating Components in the PC Chassis
  189
- Removing the Fan Duct
  190
- Replacing the Fan Duct
  190
- Removing the Front Panel
  191
- Replacing the Front Panel
  191
- Accessing the Optical Drives
  192
- Removing the Optical Drive
  193
- Installing a New Optical Drive
  194
- Replacing and Adding Drives
  195
- Adding Memory
  199
- Removing Add-In Cards
  201
- Replacing Add-In Cards
  201
- Installing an HP Camera Docking Station
  202
Application and System Recovery

205
- Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
  205
- Application Recovery
  210
- System Recovery
  211
Troubleshooting

215
- Problems and Solutions
  215
Index

225

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Table of Contents

Welcome

Safety Information

How to Use this Guide

Safety and Comfort

Where Can I Find Information

Inventory

Setting up My PC

Connecting the Television Signal

Connecting the Speakers

Starting My PC

Using the PC Hardware

Using Media Center

Remote Control

My TV

My Music

My Pictures

My Videos

Play DVD

FM Radio

Media Center Settings

Recording Cds and Dvds

Upgrading and Servicing

Application and System Recovery

Troubleshooting

Index

HP Media Center m300 - Desktop PC Support Manual (13 pages)

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