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HP Pavilion a6100 - Desktop PC manuals available for free PDF download: Getting Started Manual, Start Here Manual, Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual
HP Pavilion a6100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual (190 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 11.2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Getting Help
11
Finding Onscreen Guides
11
Finding Guides on the Web
11
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
12
Using the PC & Help Tools Folder
12
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections
12
Getting Messages
13
Turning off Messages
13
Reactivating Messages
14
Turning on Your Computer for the First Time
15
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
15
Protecting Your Computer
15
Using Passwords
16
Using Antivirus Software
17
Using Firewall Software
18
Installing Critical Security Updates
18
Turning on Your Computer for the First Time
19
Turning off Your Computer
19
Using Shut down
20
Using Lock
20
Using Sleep Mode
20
Using Hibernate Mode
21
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away Mode
22
Restarting the Computer
22
Connecting to the Internet
23
Signing up for Software Updates
24
Setting up User Accounts on Your New Computer
25
Creating Passwords
25
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
26
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer
27
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software
27
Using the Keyboard
29
Identifying Keyboard Features
29
Alphanumeric Keys
29
Function Keys
30
Edit Keys
30
Arrow Keys
30
Numeric Keys
31
Keyboard Indicators
31
Special Keyboard Buttons
32
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons
32
Customizing the Keyboard Buttons
35
Keyboard Shortcuts
35
Using the Mouse
37
Using the Mouse Buttons
37
Scrolling
38
Autoscrolling
38
Panning
38
Switching Mouse Button Functions
39
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed
39
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control
41
Remote Control Buttons Overview
42
About the Remote Control
44
Troubleshooting the Remote Control
45
Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving a Signal from the Remote Control
45
Introducing Your Computer Software
47
Learning more about Software
47
Using the Desktop
47
Removing Desktop Icons
48
Retrieving Desktop Icons
48
Using the Windows Start Button Menu
48
Using the All Programs Menu
48
Organizing Your All Programs List
49
Using the Control Panel
49
Resizing Windows
50
Working with Digital Images
51
About the Internet
51
Using a Browser
52
Searching the Internet
52
Restricting Internet Content
53
Using Antivirus Software
53
Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software
54
Changing the Virus Scan Time for Your Norton Internet Security Program
54
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
55
Using Windows Mail
55
Using the E-Mail Program Provided by Your ISP
55
Software Quick Reference Table
56
Managing Files
59
Organizing Files with Folders
59
Creating Folders
60
Moving Files
60
Finding Files
61
Renaming Files
61
Deleting Files
62
Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
62
Copying Files
62
Using a Printer
63
Using CD and DVD Media Drives
65
Using Your CD and DVD Drives
65
Handling Cds and Dvds
65
Inserting and Removing Cds and Dvds
66
Compatibility Information
67
Disc Features and Compatibility Table
68
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
69
Using the Memory Card Reader
71
Media Insertion Guide
72
Understanding the Activity Light
75
Formatting a Memory Card
75
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader
76
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive
77
Connecting the Drive
78
Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay
78
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay
79
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
80
Using the Drive
81
Transferring Files to Another Computer Manually
81
Disconnecting the Drive
82
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive
83
Using Windows Media Center
85
Using Windows Media Center Features
86
Watch and Record Live TV
87
The Right Music for the Moment
87
Play FM or Internet Radio
87
Share Your Digital Memories
88
Transform Your Living Space into a Theater
88
Setting up Windows Media Center
88
Opening Windows Media Center with a Mouse
89
Opening Windows Media Center with the Media Center Remote Control
89
Windows Media Center Menu Bars
90
Navigating Windows Media Center
90
Windows Media Center Control Menu
92
Using Windows Media Center Power Settings
93
Completing the Setup Wizard Steps
93
Windows Media Center Start Menu
95
Windows Media Center Start Menu Items
95
Online Media
96
Changing Windows Media Center Settings
96
Windows Media Center Settings Categories
97
Playing Cds, Dvds, or Vcds
99
Using Music
99
Using Music with Windows Media Center
100
Using the Music Library
101
Adding Music to Music Library
101
Adding Music Files from Your Hard Disk Drive
101
Adding Music Files from a CD
102
Deleting Music Files from the Music Library
103
Using Supported Music File Types
103
Playing Music Files in Music
104
Changing the Visualization Settings
105
Playing an Album in Music
106
Playing a Song in Music
106
Creating a Queue in Music
107
Finding and Playing an Album in Music
108
Using Album Details
108
Using Search
109
Searching for Music Tracks and Files
109
Creating a Playlist in Music
110
Copying Music Files to CD in Music
111
Using more Music
112
Using Radio
113
Listening to FM Radio
114
Setting up the TV Signal
115
Playing FM Radio Stations
116
Organizing and Using Preset Radio Stations
117
Using Preset Radio Stations
118
Listening to more Radio Online
119
Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the same Time
120
Playing Music Cds
120
Playing Cds with Windows Media Player
121
Playing Dvds
121
Using Country/Region Codes
121
Using Dvds in Windows Media Center
122
Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center
122
Changing the DVD Settings
123
Changing the DVD Movie Language
123
Changing DVD Remote Control Options
124
Changing DVD Closed Captioning
125
Changing DVD Audio Settings
126
Playing Dvds with Windows Media Player
126
Playing Video Cds (Vcds)
127
Playing Video Cds (Vcds) with Windows Media Player
127
Creating Audio and Data Discs
129
Erasing Rewritable Discs before Recording
130
Working with Audio Cds
130
Audio CD Tips
131
Before You Begin Creating Discs
131
Creating Audio Cds
131
Creating Jukebox Discs
132
Creating Video Discs
132
Copying a Disc
133
Creating Data Discs
134
Creating Photo (Slide Show) Discs
135
Making a Disc Label Using Lightscribe
135
Making a Paper Disc Label
137
Working with Pictures and Videos
139
Working with Digital Images
139
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center
140
Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center
140
Adding Picture Files from Your Hard Disk Drive
140
Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center
141
Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show
142
Viewing a Slide Show with Music
142
Using Supported Picture File Types in Windows Media Center
143
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center
143
Fixing Red Eye or Contrast
143
Cropping Pictures in Windows Media Center
144
Rotating Pictures
145
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center
145
Copying Pictures to Cds and Dvds in Windows Media Center
146
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center
146
Playing Digital Videos
147
Using Supported Video File Types
147
Transferring and Recording Video Files
148
Recording Analog and Digital Video Files
148
Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center
148
Creating Movies by Using Muvee Autoproducer
149
Basic Steps to Make a Movie
149
Using Muvee Autoproducer
151
Getting Started
151
Capturing Video from a Digital Video Camera
152
Adding Videos
153
Adding Pictures
154
Adding Music
155
Selecting the Style
155
Changing the Settings
156
Adding an Opening Title and Closing Credits
157
Making the Movie
157
Previewing the Movie
158
Modifying the Movie
158
Saving the Movie Project
159
Recording the Movie Project to Disc
160
Upgrading Muvee Autoproducer
161
Watching and Recording TV Programs
163
Navigating TV + Movies
163
Watching TV
164
Watching Live TV
165
Controlling TV Playback
166
Using the Remote Control in TV + Movies
166
Using the Television Program Guide
168
Using Windows Media Center Without the Guide
168
Television Program Guide Errors
169
Viewing the Television Program Guide
169
Setting up How Windows Media Center Downloads the Guide
170
Manually Downloading the Guide
171
Adding a Postal Code to Receive the Correct Guide
171
Adding Missing Channels to the Guide
172
Editing and Removing Channels in the Guide
172
Searching for TV Programs
173
Searching for TV Programs by Using Categories
174
Recording TV Programs
174
Recording TV by Using the Guide
175
Recording Programs Manually Without Using the Guide
176
Recording Quality and Hard Disk Drive Storage Space
177
Watching TV Programs Stored on the HP Media Drive
178
About Recording TV to the HP Media Drive
178
Recording TV Programs to the HP Media Drive
179
Changing the TV Recording Path to the HP Media Drive
179
Changing the TV Recording Path to the Local Hard Disk Drive
180
Add TV Recording Folder for Media Center to Find
180
Changing Disk Space for Recording TV Programs
180
Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the HP Media Drive
181
System Requirements to View Recorded TV Programs on Other Computers
181
Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD
181
Media Copy Protection
182
Playing Recorded TV Programs
182
Playing Dvds in Windows Media Center
183
Index
185
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HP Pavilion a6100 - Desktop PC Start Here Manual (72 pages)
HP Media Center,Pavilion Media Center m7780: Quick Start
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.34 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Setting up Your Computer
7
Putting Your Computer Together
7
Placing the Computer in the Proper Location
7
Using Surge Protection
8
Connecting to the Computer
8
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
14
Connecting Other Devices
15
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
16
Adjusting the Monitor
16
Setting up a Local Area Network
16
Setting up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
18
Integrated Wireless Devices
18
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
19
Checking the Wireless LAN Device Installation
20
Using Wireless Security Features
20
Connecting a Modem
21
Connecting Speakers or Microphone
23
Using Speakers
23
Sound Connector Types
24
Connecting a Microphone
26
Speaker Configurations
26
Speaker Types
27
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
28
Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
29
Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
30
Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
32
Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
34
Y Adapter Cables
34
2.1 Home Stereo Installation
35
5.1 Home Audio Installation
36
5.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure
36
7.1 Home Audio Installation
38
7.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure
39
Connecting Digital Audio
40
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
42
Connecting the Speakers
42
Connecting the Flexijack Connector
43
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
45
Using TV Cables
45
Audio and Video Cables
45
Connecting the TV Signal Source
47
Connecting a Dual Tuner
48
Connecting the Remote Sensor
49
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
50
Wall to VCR to TV, Using Coaxial Cable
50
Wall to Cable TV Set-Top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV, Using Coaxial Cable
51
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
52
Using Your TV as a Monitor
54
Cables for Connecting the Computer to a TV
54
Connecting the Computer to a TV
54
Viewing the Computer Desktop on a TV Screen
55
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
55
Connecting more than One Display
56
Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
56
Disabling the TV-Out Option
57
Disconnecting the TV
57
Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV
58
Choosing the AV Connection to Use
58
Connecting an HDMI Device
60
Connecting a DVI Device
61
Connecting to a Standard TV
62
Connecting to Component Video
62
Connecting to S-Video
63
Getting Help
65
Finding Onscreen Guides
65
Finding Guides on the Web
65
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
66
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder
66
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections
66
Getting Messages
67
Turning off Messages
67
Reactivating Messages
68
Index
69
HP Pavilion a6100 - Desktop PC Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual (40 pages)
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 0.5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Maintenance
5
Creating Data Backup Discs
5
Removing Unused Programs
6
Running the Disk Cleanup Program
6
Running Disk Cleanup Manually
6
Scheduling Disk Cleanup to Run Automatically
7
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program
7
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors
8
Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space
8
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
9
Troubleshooting Computer Problems
11
Audio
12
CD and DVD Drives
13
Video
15
Display (Monitor)
16
Hard Disk Drive
16
Hardware Installation
17
Internet Access
19
Keyboard and Mouse
21
Power
23
Performance
25
Miscellaneous
26
Repairing Software Problems
29
Software Repair Overview
29
Restarting Your Computer
30
Turning off Your Computer
30
Updating Drivers
30
Microsoft System Restore
31
Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation
32
System Recovery
33
Starting System Recovery through the Windows Vista Start Menu
33
Starting System Recovery through System Startup
34
Starting System Recovery from Recovery Discs
35
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