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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 © 2000, 2003, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States of America and other countries/regions. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Finding Answers to Commonly Asked Questions ......1 Setting Up Your PC ................. 3 Putting Your PC Together................3 Safety and Comfort...................3 Connecting to the PC ................4 Turning On Your PC for the First Time ..............5 Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account .........5 Upgrading Your 56k Modem ..............6 Installing Software and Hardware Devices............6 Transferring Your Old PC Information and Files to Your New PC.....7...
  • Page 4 Finding Online Guides ................17 Finding Web Sites About Your PC..............18 Finding More Help ..................18 Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video ........19 Using Speakers ..................19 Connecting a Multi-Channel Speaker System to Your PC ......19 Using the Microphone with Multi-Channel Audio ........21 Working with Digital Images................
  • Page 5 About Removing Files in RecordNow! ............50 Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc ............50 Archiving Files on a DVD or CD ..............51 About Image Files ..................51 Saving an Image ..................51 Burning an Image ..................52 About Recording Video Files ................52 Disc Labels....................52 Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC............52 Setting Automatic Recording Options ............52 Compatibility Information ................54...
  • Page 6 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 7: Finding Answers To Commonly Asked Questions

    Finding Answers to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 7 •...
  • Page 8 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Pc

    Setting Up Your PC WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC.

  • Page 10: Connecting To The Pc

    To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. • Type http://www.hp.com/ergo/ into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Connecting to the PC Connect your main hardware devices like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse at the back of the PC.

  • Page 11: Turning On Your Pc For The First Time

    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. 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the PC. 3 Press the Power button on the speakers, if they are present.

  • Page 12: Upgrading Your 56K Modem

    The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various NOTE: online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions. 3 Connect to your ISP and the Internet. Use one of these methods: • Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop. •...

  • Page 13: Transferring Your Old Pc Information And Files To Your New Pc

    HP Products Work Better Together HP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use.

  • Page 14: Using Hp Organize Software

    Using HP Organize Software HP Organize software (select models only) is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to organize the important things you do on the PC and the Internet, and to arrange it the way you want.

  • Page 15: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special buttons (select models only). Locate your keyboard among the following illustrations and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Internet Keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless.
  • Page 16 Internet Keyboard 2 This keyboard enables you to: • Mute speaker sound. • Search for information on the Internet. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. •...

  • Page 17: Standard Keyboard

    Standard Keyboard LEDs, light emitting diodes, are lights used to indicate status. A The lights (LEDs) turn on to indicate (left to right) the number lock on, the capitals lock on, and the scroll lock on. B The plus (+) and minus (–) buttons This keyboard enables you to: adjust the speaker...

  • Page 18: Special Keyboard Buttons

    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 19 Figure Icon Feature Description Pictures (Photos) Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Music Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Video Opens video software program. Can be reconfigured. Shopping Sports Finance Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or Connect software program.

  • Page 20: Customizing The Buttons

    Media Control Keys a Open and close disc tray(s) b Record c Play or pause d Stop e Skip to the previous track f Skip to the next track The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model. NOTE: Customizing the Buttons You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models...

  • Page 21: Getting Help

    Getting Help Recovering From Software Problems The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If your PC works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it by restarting the PC, using System Restore, or using other methods, including the system recovery programs.

  • Page 22: Using Instant Support

    Using Instant Support When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use HP Instant Support (select models only). With HP Instant Support, you can run tests or submit a problem for help over the Internet. When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet with a Support analyst who works with you on solving the problem.

  • Page 23: Turning Off Messages

    Turning Off Messages You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important NOTE: Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off. To turn off the Updates from HP Service: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs.

  • Page 24: Finding Web Sites About Your Pc

    Finding Web Sites About Your PC Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  • Page 25: Working With Sound, Pictures, And Video

    Working with Sound, Pictures, and Video Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see the quick setup poster. Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active NOTE: (power button or power cord).

  • Page 26: Configuring The Multi-Channel Sound Manager

    3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on the speaker system. Connect speaker plugs for: To PC Connector 2 Speaker 4/4.1 Speaker 6/5.1 Speaker connector icon Mode Mode Mode Front Front speakers Front speakers Audio Out speakers (lime-green) Not used for Rear speakers Rear speakers Audio In...

  • Page 27: Using The Microphone With Multi-Channel Audio

    3 Click the Audio tab. 4 Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker system, and then click Apply. To test the speakers (multi-channel speakers only), click the Test button. NOTE: The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop. 5 Click OK.
  • Page 28 The HP Image Zone Plus window opens. A Go to My Pictures button, and Preference button B Control area with Print button and Help link C Work area, or Gallery, showing images on the PC D Selection tray Click a Mode tab at the top of the gallery window (C) to choose a different work In the area at the top of the HP Image Zone Plus area, as described in the following list.

  • Page 29: About The Memory Card Reader

    You must be connected to the Internet to use the HP Instant Share feature. NOTE: Backup and Restore Click this tab to create backup discs of all the images on your PC or to restore images (either from a backup disc or from an automatically created digital negative).

  • Page 30: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Using the Memory Card Reader CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted NOTE: incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot. For the two-slot reader, the Secure Digital (SD) card, the MultiMediaCard (MMC), and the Memory Stick (MS or MS-Pro) cards must be inserted upside down (gold connector fingers facing up).

  • Page 31: Using A Tv As A Monitor

    2-Slot Memory Card Reader A In-use light F Upper slot CompactFlash I/II G Lower slot Card Insert Into 2-slot reader CompactFlash Type I media Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) CompactFlash Type II media Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) IBM Microdrive disk drive Receptacle edge (holes) F (upper) Secure Digital (SD)

  • Page 32: Cables You May Need

    Cables You May Need To connect a TV to the PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. •...

  • Page 33: Viewing The Pc Image On Your Tv Screen

    • If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has only an S-video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV and to an S-video adapter cable. Connect the S-video adapter cable to the S-video jack on the back of the PC.

  • Page 34: Nview Tab

    nView Tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously, in the area nView Display Mode select Clone. To view the PC image on just the TV, in the area nView Display Mode, select Standard [Dualview], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option.

  • Page 35: Disabling The Tv Option

    3 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. 4 Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window.

  • Page 36: Disconnecting The Tv

    Ge Force Tab (Disabling) 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab. 2 In the area nView Modes select Single display from the drop-down list. In the area Current display select Analog Display or Digital Display. 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting.

  • Page 37: Using Your Multi-Storage Bay

    Using Your Multi-Storage Bay Your PC may have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use it to: • Store CDs and DVDs or store memory cards. • Dock a peripheral device in the bay, such as a digital camera docking station. •...

  • Page 38: Docking A Peripheral Device

    Docking a Peripheral Device To use the multi-storage bay for a peripheral device, do the following: 1 Open the bay cover (A). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, and then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. 2 Thread the cables through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay (D).

  • Page 39: Using The Optional Camera Station Pc Top

    4 Connect the cables to the device and place it on top of the chassis (G). Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord for the peripheral device into a power outlet.
  • Page 40 1 Open the bay cover (A). Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (C). Gently lift it off. To make it easy to insert the cables during step 3, grasp the tab (T) and pull it out toward the front of the chassis (E).
  • Page 41 5 Connect the docking station cables: • Plug the USB cable (K) into the back of the PC. • Plug the red and yellow connectors (L) into a TV if you want to view the camera images on a TV. •...
  • Page 42 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 43: Playing Cds And Dvds

    Playing CDs and DVDs Your PC includes software that lets you play music CDs and DVD movies (select models only). This section describes how to: • Play music CDs using Windows Media Player, or play music CDs or DVDs with iTunes.

  • Page 44: Playing Cds And Dvds With Windows Media Player

    Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive. • The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list.
  • Page 45 If the program does not automatically open: Click Start, choose All Programs, select Video, choose InterVideo WinDVD, click InterVideo WinDVD 4. Use the playback buttons on the control panel to view the movie. NOTE: To see what a button does on the control panel, place the mouse pointer on the button;...

  • Page 46: 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 will play on any player or drive in any country/region.

  • Page 47: Playing Video Cds (Vcd) With Windows Media Player 9

    Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 1 Insert your video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. If the program doesn’t open, click Start, choose All Programs, and Windows Media Player.
  • Page 48 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 49: Creating (Burning) Cds

    Creating (Burning) CDs Burn is an industry term used to describe the recording of information onto NOTE: a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if NOTE: available, each time you make a recording.

  • Page 50: Creating (Burning) Music Cds With Itunes

    Creating (Burning) Music CDs with iTunes To create a music CD using iTunes: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select iTunes, and then click iTunes. 2 Click the Edit menu and select Preferences. 3 Click the Burning tab and choose Audio CD as the Disc Format. 4 Click the Use Sound Check check box if you would like all songs on the CD to play at the same volume level and click OK.

  • Page 51: Creating (Burning) Cds With Recordnow

    6 Click Write these files to CD in the CD Writing Tasks list. The CD Writing Wizard window appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Click Finish. Creating (Burning) CDs with RecordNow! For more information about recording CDs, refer to the Help menu in the NOTE: RecordNow! software program.

  • Page 52: Creating Cds To Play In Your Car Or Home Cd Players With Recordnow

    Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow! 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again. 2 Select the Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD.

  • Page 53: About Creating A Music Cd

    5 Select the tracks you want to record, and then click Add. Press and hold the Control (Ctrl) key to select more than one track. NOTE: 6 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your music CD project.

  • Page 54: Storing Files On A Dvd Or Cd

    Storing Files on a DVD or CD Unlike music CDs, data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in multiple sessions. 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again. 2 Select the Data Projects tab. 3 Insert a blank or appendable CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW or Double Layer DVD+R (select models) disc into your drive, and then click Data Disc.

  • Page 55: About Storing Data Files On Disc

    You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and NOTE: typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive. 6 Click the Burn icon when all of your files have been added. 7 Click Done when recording is complete.

  • Page 56: Erasing A Dvd Or Cd

    Erasing a DVD or CD You can use RecordNow! to erase music, data, or video files from rewriteable DVDs and CDs, leaving almost all the disc space available for new recordings. If you try to record a video or music file to a rewriteable disc that has files on it, the recording program prompts you to erase the disc first.

  • Page 57: Archiving Files On A Dvd Or Cd

    5 You must have at least one file on your data disc to re-record it. Select the file you want to remove and then click the Remove icon in the upper right hand corner. 6 Click Yes. 7 Click the Burn icon to save your data disc without the files you removed. 8 Click Done when the recording is complete.

  • Page 58: Burning An Image

    Burning an Image 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again. 2 Select the Backup Projects tab. 3 Select Burn Image. 4 Click the Browse button to locate your saved image file. 5 Click the Burn icon. 6 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive.
  • Page 59 For example, if you insert a blank CD-RW disc, you see options such as: • Open writeable CD folder using Windows Explorer. • Create a disc using RecordNow! • Take no action. The options displayed depend on what software is on the PC. You can choose to have a specific action occur automatically each time you insert a blank CD by selecting the Always do the selected action box.

  • Page 60: Compatibility Information

    Here are some of the other options you can choose: • To view the files on the disc you inserted, click Start, My Computer, and then right-click the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive icon and choose Explore. • To view the files on the disc you inserted, click Start, My Computer, and then double-click the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive icon.

  • Page 61: Disc Quick Reference

    Disc Quick Reference You can use DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-RW, and CD-R discs in the DVD Writer/ CD Writer drive. Double Layer DVD+R Discs • Can only be written to with a Double Layer DVD drive (select models only). • Can’t be erased or written to again. •...
  • Page 62 Video Recording Length Video quality setting Disc type Good Better Best 8.5 GB Double Layer 325 minutes 217 minutes 108 minutes DVD+R 4.7 GB DVD+RW, DVD+R 180 minutes 120 minutes 60 minutes 700 MB CD-RW, CD-R 27 minutes 18 minutes 9 minutes 650 MB CD-RW, CD-R 24 minutes...

  • Page 63: Software Quick Reference

    Optical Drive Quick Reference Combo Optical Double CD-RW/ drive can CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R Layer 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 Record DVD movies...
  • Page 64 Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each program. Some programs listed below may not be included with your PC model. NOTE: Software With this program you can •...
  • Page 65 Software With this program you can • RecordNow! Record data and music files. • 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 66 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 67: Creating Dvd Movies

    Creating DVD Movies Your PC allows you to capture (copy), edit, and record your home movies in four ® easy steps by using the InterVideo WinDVD Creator software program (select models only). Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, capture cards, and Webcams, and then save them to your hard disk drive.

  • Page 68: Preview Window

    Preview Window The Preview window is located in the upper left corner. It behaves differently for each task. Capture: Displays what your capture device is viewing. Edit: Plays back the selected video or displays the selected image. Author (or Add Menu): Displays what your menu and buttons look like. Media Library The Media Library contains your video clips, images, and audio tracks.

  • Page 69: Storyboard

    Storyboard Located on the bottom of the Edit and Author (or Add Menu) area. The storyboard can be displayed in either Menu Picker or Timeline Mode. Use the Storyboard to organize your media and add special effects such as titles, transition effects, audio tracks, and video filters (select models only).

  • Page 70: Capturing Web Camera Video

    7 Click the Record button. 8 Enter a file name, click Save, and recording begins. 9 Click the Stop button to stop capturing your video file. Your video file is processed and automatically saved to the My Videos folder on your hard disk drive.

  • Page 71: Capturing A Still Image

    Capturing a Still Image 1 Pause your input device on the position for which you would like an image. 2 Click the Capture Still Image button under the Preview window. 3 The image is saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator After you capture video files, use the WinDVD Creator Edit module to create your customized video file.

  • Page 72: Adding Images

    Adding Images 1 Click the Image Library icon. 2 Click the Import (or Drag and Drop) button to open the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the images from your hard disk you would like to add to your Image Library and click Open.

  • Page 73: Adding Transition Effects

    5 A musical note icon appears in the bottom right corner of the video file to which the audio track was assigned. 6 To keep the audio track running for more than one video file, switch from storyboard mode to timeline mode. Drag the music track across more then one video file.
  • Page 74 Click the following icons to add a menu theme, chapters, buttons, audio tracks and images to your DVD. Menu and Chapter Icons (icons may vary) Select a custom made menu theme by WinDVD Creator. Select a video background for your menu that runs continuously. Select an audio track to run in the background when your menu is displayed.

  • Page 75: Make Movie

    Make Movie This is the final step of your DVD project. You select a format, the type of TV system, and volume name. 1 If your project is already open, click the Make Movie button and skip to step 5. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again.

  • Page 76: Converting Recorded Tv To Mpeg-2 Format (Europe Only)

    Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe Only) 1 If your project is already open, click the Edit button and skip to step 4. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Open a project by either selecting the Create new project or Open existing project button.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your PC, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. For more detailed information, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.

  • Page 78: Cd-Rom, Cd-Rw, Dvd-Rom, Or Dvd Writer Drive

    Audio Symptom Problem Solution No sound is Volume is muted. Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see if the mute feature is produced. turned on. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
  • Page 79 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution • Cannot create (burn) Problem with disc. Make sure the label is face up and centered in the tray. a disc. • Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for the drive.
  • Page 80 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot add files to my RecordNow! creates a When recording a music CD, RecordNow! does not allow music CD. closed session music CD. recording of additional files after the initial recording. Cannot add data to Wrong recording option Make sure you set the correct recording option: Insert your...

  • Page 81: Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only)

    Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only) Symptom Problem Solution PC is unable to read the A non-formatted diskette has To format the diskette: diskette (floppy disk). been inserted. Click Start, and then click My Computer. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon. Select Format.

  • Page 82: Hard Disk Drive

    Display (Monitor) If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and NOTE: to the common causes and solutions listed in this table. Symptom Problem Solution Screen is blank, and Monitor power cable is not Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor and monitor power light is connected to the monitor or...

  • Page 83: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Symptom Problem Solution A new device is not Device driver is not Install the device driver from the CD or diskette provided recognized as part of the installed. with the device, or download and install the driver from the system.

  • Page 84: Internet Access

    Hardware Installation (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution New or existing device A hardware device conflict To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one does not work after exists. of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: installing a new device.

  • Page 85: Keyboard And Mouse

    Internet Access (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot automatically start You must log in to your ISP Log in to your ISP, and start the desired program. Internet programs. before some programs will start. Internet takes too long to Modem is not set up Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are download Web sites.
  • Page 86 Keyboard and Mouse (continued ) Symptom Problem Solution Mouse does not respond Mouse connector is not Turn off your PC using the keyboard: to movement or is too properly plugged into the Press the Ctrl and Esc keys on the keyboard at the same slow.
  • Page 87 Power Symptom Problem Solution PC will not turn on or start. PC is not securely connected to Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external an external power source. power source are plugged in properly. Monitor is not connected or is Connect the monitor to the PC, plug it in, and turn it on.
  • Page 88 Memory Symptom Problem Solution Insufficient memory All memory in the PC is Close all open programs, and then try desired task again. message is displayed. being used by open programs, and memory is Restart your PC: needed for a desired task. Click the Start button.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index 56K modem, 6 capturing capture card, 64 digital camcorder video, 63 adding images, 66 requirements, 63 adjusting speaker volume, 72 video and images, 61 America Online, troubleshooting, 79 capturing web camera video, 64 appendable disc, 48 card reader, memory, 23 archiving files, 51 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD, 51...
  • Page 90 disc CD-R, 55 image files, 51 CD-RW, 55 adding, 66 compatible file formats, 54 burning, 52 double layer DVD+R, 55 saving, 51 DVD+R, 55 installing software programs, 6 DVD+RW, 55 Internet feature and compatibility, 56 finding an ISP, 5 quick reference, 54 keyboard button, 13 disc and drive compatibility organizing destinations, 8...
  • Page 91 music PC not working, 79 about burning a music CD, 47 printer, 82 burning CD, 44 troubleshooting, 71 playing with iTunes, 37 turning on PC, 81 playing with problem resolution, troubleshooting, 71 Windows Media Player, 38 product notices, 16 music button, 13 music titles do not appear, 74 RealOne Player Mute button, 13...
  • Page 92 television, viewing PC image web camera video, 64 on a TV, 25 Windows Media Player tips, 16 creating music CDs, 44 transferring information to your features, 58 new PC, 7 play music CDs, 38 troubleshooting, 71 playing video CDs, 41 turning off PC using keyboard, 80 Windows Movie Maker 2.0 turning on PC...

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