Compaq Presario SG3300 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual Download Page 91

Introducing Your Computer Software

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Organizing the All Programs list

To change the name of an item:

1

Right-click the item.

2

Click 

Rename

.

3

Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

4

Click 

Yes

 in the message that appears.

To copy an item:

1

Right-click the item.

2

Click 

Copy

.

3

Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click 

Paste

.

If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the 
shortcut in All Programs may not be removed. To remove a shortcut:

1

Click the

 Windows Start Button

 

 on the taskbar.

2

Click 

All Programs

.

3

Click the folder.

4

Right-click the shortcut, and then click 

Delete

.

Using the Control Panel

The Control Panel is where you can set up or change properties and settings for the 
monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, the modem, a network connection, and other 
components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for 
changing system performance, adding hardware, adding or removing programs, and 
other tasks.

To open the Control Panel:

1

Click the

 Windows Start Button

 

 on the taskbar.

2

Click 

Control Panel

.

Summary of Contents for Presario SG3300 - Desktop PC

Page 1: ...Getting Started...

Page 2: ...opyright 2000 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this...

Page 3: ...g Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel...

Page 4: ...tion procedure 28 Connecting digital audio 29 Connecting Headphones 30 Using a 2 1 speaker system with headphones 30 Using a 5 1 to 7 1 speaker system with headphones 30 Connecting Speakers Using the...

Page 5: ...umeric keys 51 Function keys 52 Edit keys 52 Arrow keys 53 Numeric keys 53 Keyboard indicators 54 Special keyboard buttons 54 Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons 55 Customizing the keyboard buttons 5...

Page 6: ...ng devices 79 Resolving sound issues 80 Introducing Your Computer Software 81 Learning More About Software 81 Using the Desktop 81 Removing desktop icons 82 Retrieving desktop icons 82 Removing files...

Page 7: ...ble 105 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 106 Using Blu ray and HD Disc Drives 107 Using the Memory Card Reader 109 Media Insertion Guide 110 Understanding the Activity Light 113 Formatting a Memory...

Page 8: ...udio CD tips 131 Before you begin creating discs 132 Creating audio CDs 132 Creating video discs 133 Copying a disc 134 Creating data discs 135 Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology 136 Mak...

Page 9: ...and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices such as a monitor printer or scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or...

Page 10: ...he computer Other peripheral devices such as a printer scanner or camera also plug into connectors on the back of the computer Some computers also have connectors on the front of the computer The foll...

Page 11: ...EE 1394 for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates NOTE You must use a 6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 transfer cable with this 6 pin connector Digital audio in and digital audio out Si...

Page 12: ...urn on the computer and wait for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to start 2 Connect the 6 pin video camera transfer cable into the camera and then into an open port on the front or back o...

Page 13: ...creen instructions to install the software If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Contro...

Page 14: ...ndheld computers Refer to the documentation that came with your device Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy to find safe locatio...

Page 15: ...ick NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Select Standard or Advanced and then click OK 3 Under Display click Change resolution 4 If necessary select the display and then adjust the screen resolution by using the sl...

Page 16: ...The network connection to the Internet is usually through a dial up or cable modem A wired network uses Ethernet cables to connect the devices on the network For example the Ethernet cable plugs into...

Page 17: ...dio waves instead of wires Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices Wireless local area network WLAN devices connect the computer to wireless local a...

Page 18: ...computer as a wireless access point or you can use the computer as a wireless client Station Mode if you already have a wireless network running You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet con...

Page 19: ...o to http hp com support and search for wireless topics Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN always enable security features to protect the ne...

Page 20: ...e Internet Before you can use telephone dial up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e mail and faxes you must connect your telephone service line to the modem A which is on the back of the...

Page 21: ...ack of the computer Three connectors Six connectors Audio card The connectors are 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo mini jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones NOTE For prod...

Page 22: ...x connectors Type S has audio card Sound connector Illustration Type Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors You can connect up to a 5 1 audio system to the computer 3...

Page 23: ...ic pink connects to a microphone Type 3 also functions as center subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is enabled Line In light blue connects to an analog audio device such as a C...

Page 24: ...You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems Connect your speaker system to the computer and then configure the audio software for sound output For mo...

Page 25: ...er Connecting 2 2 1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 4 1 Two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer Connecting 4 1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers 6 5 1 Two front spe...

Page 26: ...eight speaker mode and uses two front speakers left right two side speakers left right two rear speakers left right a center speaker and a subwoofer Connecting 2 2 1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audi...

Page 27: ...am shows a typical 2 1 audio installation Connecting 4 1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers To connect two front speakers two rear speakers and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker outpu...

Page 28: ...r Type 6 See Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Type S audio card See Using the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card The following diagram shows a typical 4 1 audio...

Page 29: ...ed 5 Connect the cables to the audio system 6 Connect the front rear and center speakers to the subwoofer Refer to the speaker documentation 7 Turn on the computer 8 Plug in the speaker system power 9...

Page 30: ...1 speaker output 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio...

Page 31: ...guring multistreaming audio The following diagram shows a typical 7 1 audio installation Connecting your home stereo system optional Most home receivers amplifiers have RCA type input connectors You m...

Page 32: ...m the computer to the stereo You also must purchase Y adapter or mini extension cables 2 1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two channel 2 1 speaker installation that uses...

Page 33: ...system may be different Computer to 5 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back panel connectors type 3 type 6 or sound card B Y adapter cables C Receiver amplifier audio input jacks D S...

Page 34: ...plifier 5 If you have a center subwoofer speaker connect the stereo mini jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone pink connector or the center speaker subwoofer gold connector that matches the ba...

Page 35: ...X Fi or X Fi Fatality audio card 7 1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an eight channel 8 7 1 speaker installation that requires multichan...

Page 36: ...ack of your computer Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left L and right R inputs on the back of the receiver amplifier 5 If you have a center subwoofer speaker conne...

Page 37: ...e 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo plug to the Digital Audio Out connector on the audio card Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3 5 mm 1 8 inch Y adapter cable to the AV receiver s digital input connector o...

Page 38: ...connector lime green on the front of the computer The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones icon You can also connect headphones to the Line Out connector lime green on the back of your c...

Page 39: ...O Console the X Fi console is sold separately Line Out_3 orange or yellow 5 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer 6 1 audio setup Front center subwoofer and rear center 7 1 audio setup Front center sub...

Page 40: ...ollow the steps in Configuring the FlexiJack connector to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X Fi software Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs...

Page 41: ...ser 2 Select your country region and language 3 Click Support and Drivers 4 Enter the model number of your computer and then click Search 5 Click Manuals 6 Locate the manual you want and then do one o...

Page 42: ...The PC Help Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners such as support information and programs To see the items in the PC Help Tools folder 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the t...

Page 43: ...as of your computer PC Action Center receives messages and alerts that inform you of changes in the status of your computer health PC Help provides simple access to help and support information for yo...

Page 44: ...36 Getting Started features vary by model...

Page 45: ...alternate language it may take up to 30 minutes for this one time language setup on the computer 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions 6 Follow the onscreen instructi...

Page 46: ...ork where you left off Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware Some computers also have a reduced power state called Away mode Away...

Page 47: ...time that you use the computer any programs folders and documents that were open before you put the computer into Sleep mode are available The computer can receive faxes if you set it to do so The co...

Page 48: ...then turns itself off When you turn on the computer again your programs folders and documents are restored to the screen To put the computer into Hibernate mode manually 1 Click the Windows Start Butt...

Page 49: ...es Or For Hibernate or Away mode a Click Change advanced power settings b Click the plus sign next to Sleep c Click an item and make selections and then click Apply d Click OK Restarting the Computer...

Page 50: ...he Internet 1 Sign up with an ISP If you already have an account with an ISP skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP 2 If you did not set up for Internet service during the init...

Page 51: ...ed to change account types for other users change passwords change system wide settings access all files on the computer and install software and drivers that are compatible with Windows Vista Limited...

Page 52: ...om a variety of risks by using Passwords Antivirus software Firewall software Critical security updates NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not be able to prevent so...

Page 53: ...ss you store them in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer You can use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature A password ca...

Page 54: ...ponents The software includes a free update period It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service Instruction...

Page 55: ...aring on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To solve the problem temporarily disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then enable the firewall again To resolve...

Page 56: ...ce problems and is not recommended 7 Click OK Installing critical security updates Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shippe...

Page 57: ...o use For information on System Restore go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com worldwide Choose software that is compatible with the computer check the operating system memory and othe...

Page 58: ...sy Transfer software which is included with Microsoft Windows Vista To transfer your files and settings 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Help and Support 3 Type transfer files i...

Page 59: ...he receiver indicates receiver activity Identifying Keyboard Features The keyboard contains an arrangement of standard keys indicator lights and special buttons select models only Your keyboard may va...

Page 60: ...re program F1 and F3 are available at all times Pressing F1 opens a Help window for the software program being used Pressing F3 opens a search window Edit keys The edit keys are Insert Home Page Up De...

Page 61: ...in a document or in a game Numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on the numeric keys work in the same way as the n...

Page 62: ...control speaker volume connect you to the Internet or provide quick access to specific functions Some keyboard models have some of these special buttons to the left side of the main keys some do not h...

Page 63: ...p and Support Center Or Pictures Photos Opens imaging software program Can be reconfigured Or Music Opens music software program Can be reconfigured Video Opens video software program Can be reconfigu...

Page 64: ...rnet Goes to an Internet browser page Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Or Search Goes to a search engine Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program Or Chat Goes to ch...

Page 65: ...rev Rewinds media Next Fast forwards media Or Volume Volume knob controls speaker volume Turn clockwise to increase speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume NOTE The Volume knob can cont...

Page 66: ...at steps 5 through 9 for each button that you want to customize 11 Click OK to finish Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you press simultaneously to perform specific a...

Page 67: ...on the front of the computer is best if it will be closer to the mouse and keyboard 2 Push the Connect button A on the receiver and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until the blue light starts to flash 3 P...

Page 68: ...the Connect button on the receiver and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until the blue light starts to flash 2 Push and hold the Connect button C on the underside of the keyboard until the blue LED on the...

Page 69: ...er A light on the receiver indicates receiver activity IMPORTANT Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for additional information about using the mouse customizing mouse buttons and us...

Page 70: ...he right button once To select an item click it To select sequential items in a list or group click the first item in the list and then press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard while you click the...

Page 71: ...ther that you move the mouse from the starting point the faster the document pans 3 To stop panning release the scroll wheel button Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functions To switch t...

Page 72: ...speed To change the double click speed of the right mouse button 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound if it is present 4 Click Mouse 5 Clic...

Page 73: ...the Vertical Scrolling area adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons Or In the Horizontal Scrolling area adjust the number of lines per scroll by clicking the arrow buttons...

Page 74: ...66 Getting Started features vary by model...

Page 75: ...Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and X Fi Fatality or Analog Devices Inc ADI Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connector select models only See Connecting Speakers or Microphone for more in...

Page 76: ...D Audio Manager Volume icon on the taskbar 2 Select a tab such as Digital Output and then adjust the volume by clicking the slider and moving it 3 When you are satisfied with the sound level click out...

Page 77: ...nd select the General tab 4 Click the microphone connector that you want to use and then click Apply 5 Click OK Adjusting microphone volume To adjust the volume of the microphone 1 Right click the ora...

Page 78: ...r 4 The Entertainment Mode window opens If a different mode displays click the Mode button and then select Entertainment Mode 5 Click the Windows Start Button All Programs Creative and then Creative C...

Page 79: ...ncludes three modes Audio Creation Mode Entertainment Mode and Game Mode The main functions such as speaker configuration equalizer and volume control are available in all three modes However each mod...

Page 80: ...d Blaster X Fi and then click Documentation 4 Click Online Manual Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager After you have installed and connected your speakers complete the following steps i...

Page 81: ...one Room or Auditorium Under Equalizer you can either click a preset button such as Pop or Live or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later Speakers Enables you to sele...

Page 82: ...Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation Line In Digital Input Enables control over vo...

Page 83: ...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 complete the following steps to select i...

Page 84: ...the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager 4 Click a front connector icon that you want to retask 5 Place a check...

Page 85: ...up as multichannel out from stereo 2 0 to 7 1 select models only configurations Refer to your user documentation for information about setting up powered speakers or your AV receiver Audio input overv...

Page 86: ...e See Example 2 For digital home entertainment Setting up multistreaming audio Example 1 For online gaming To configure multistreaming audio output for online gaming with Realtek HD Audio Manager you...

Page 87: ...lick the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button 4 Select Make front and rear output devices playback two d...

Page 88: ...ions Ensure that the software program and sound software are properly configured Some software programs may result in low volume even when the Volume is turned to the maximum value If this is the case...

Page 89: ...beled with a question mark icon on your keyboard select models only Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Help and Support For help with specific software refer to the onscre...

Page 90: ...indows Start Button Menu Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu From the Start menu you can Open programs or documents Open the Help and Support Center Start a search Ope...

Page 91: ...he shortcut in All Programs may not be removed To remove a shortcut 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs 3 Click the folder 4 Right click the shortcut and then click De...

Page 92: ...ces the window from full screen size so that it covers only a portion of the screen Close Closes the window and stops the program or task Resize Resizes a window not available when window is maximized...

Page 93: ...t your computer to the Internet and use the information and services available there you need an Internet Service Provider ISP ISPs are businesses that give you access to the Internet and most of them...

Page 94: ...nization The extension usually identifies the type of organization For example if your name is Jane Jones and XYZ is your ISP your e mail address might be JaneJones xyz com with the extension com indi...

Page 95: ...Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view Adjust the type of content people can view with and without your permission Once you set up restricted rating levels in Conten...

Page 96: ...ng and registering Norton Internet Security software When you first set up the computer Norton Internet Security helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security Ensure that y...

Page 97: ...esktop 2 Click the Norton Internet Security tab 3 Click the Tasks Scans bar 4 Click Configure a Scan 5 Click Manage Custom Scans 6 Click Create Custom Scan and then click Next 7 Click Add Folders or A...

Page 98: ...and perhaps some other details The first time you start Windows Mail make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and follow the wizard to set up your account To add an account in Windows Mail...

Page 99: ...der for example DVD Play and then click the program name to open the software With this program You can DVD Play select models only Play DVD movies and video CDs VCDs Play Blu ray and High Definition...

Page 100: ...ctor select models only Record movie files to create VCDs and DVDs that you can play on some DVD players Copy and share video files Capture video files Edit video files CyberLink LabelPrint select mod...

Page 101: ...sion Edit and preview files Send a movie in an e mail or upload it to a Web server Add music files mp3 Import audio files such as mp3 asf or wma video files such as wmv asf avi or mpg or image files s...

Page 102: ...94 Getting Started features vary by model...

Page 103: ...d it can even contain other folders Each file within a folder must have a unique name but two different folders can have files with the same name There are two methods for working with files and folde...

Page 104: ...the taskbar and then click Windows Explorer 2 Find the file that you want to move and then click it to select it 3 Click Organize and then Cut 4 Find and open the folder in which you want to put the...

Page 105: ...e Search box filters according to what you type It displays files if your term matches the file name tags or other file properties It displays text documents if the term occurs in any of the text insi...

Page 106: ...it 2 Click Organize and then Delete 3 Click Yes to confirm the delete and send the file to the Recycle Bin If you make a mistake and need to retrieve the deleted file see Retrieving Files from the Re...

Page 107: ...cle Bin and goes back to its previous location Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Computer Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar and then click Win...

Page 108: ...rk with the computer If it does not follow the instructions that came with the printer to install the specific printer driver manually You can print text and graphics from most software programs and W...

Page 109: ...bination combo drive is available on select models only It combines the functions of two drives into one either a DVD RW R drive DVD writer and a CD RW drive CD writer or a DVD ROM drive and a CD RW d...

Page 110: ...case holding the disc edges or center hole only 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up or facing right if the CD drive is vertically positioned in the computer CAUTION Use only...

Page 111: ...ontrol open close button or Eject button on the keyboard select models only Or Pressing the Eject button on the drive if it is accessible To remove a CD or DVD 1 With the computer turned on open the d...

Page 112: ...ible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD ROM drives CD R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD RW discs are Blu ray disc drives are required to play Blu ray di...

Page 113: ...Yes Yes No No DVD movie Yes Yes No Varies by model Blu ray DVD Data Yes Yes No Varies by model Movie Yes Yes No Varies by model HD DVD Data No Yes No Varies by model Movie No Yes No Varies by model V...

Page 114: ...s Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Play music Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Record data or music to disc for storage or backup No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes View DVD movies No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...

Page 115: ...discs PowerDirector is a video editing program for creating Blu ray or DVD discs PowerToGo is a Blu ray disc recording burning program for different types of data storage such as video music pictures...

Page 116: ...108 Getting Started features vary by model...

Page 117: ...ce media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one piece of media in a slot at one time Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon When you insert media th...

Page 118: ...When you are finished right click the drive icon click Eject check that the activity light is on but not blinking and then remove the media A steady activity light indicates that the computer is not r...

Page 119: ...D Mini Secure Digital MiniSD Memory Card Facing up D upper right MiniSD MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up D upper right MMC Reduced size MultiMediaCard RSMMC Facing up D upper right RSMMC MultiMediaCard Pl...

Page 120: ...d connector fingers down F upper Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Card Facing up gold connector fingers down F upper SmartMedia SM Memory Card Facing down gold connector fingers up F upper xD media Facing u...

Page 121: ...that came with your digital camera Or Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops and locks into place The activity light on the memory card reader lights and the compute...

Page 122: ...not blinking and shine a flashlight into the empty slot If any of the pins are bent replace the memory card reader or have the computer serviced if a pin is touching another pin To straighten slightly...

Page 123: ...Drives to back up other drives on the computer The HP Media Drives are designed to Work with computers that have a USB port Store large media files and personal files from digital cameras digital vid...

Page 124: ...not plugged in or when the USB power from the computer is turned off the drive automatically turns off When the computer is in sleep mode a reduced power state the drive remains turned on Inserting t...

Page 125: ...ied Most USB 2 0 ports can supply enough power so that only one USB connection is required When connecting the drive to a computer without a drive bay the HP Personal Media Drive requires a separate p...

Page 126: ...ter To locate the drive 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Computer 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives or Devices with Removable Storage The default volume name of this dri...

Page 127: ...uilt in low noise fan is designed to turn on automatically at pre set temperatures If you are using the HP Media Drive connected externally to the computer place the drive in a well ventilated area Tr...

Page 128: ...w opens 3 Double click USB Mass Storage Device to locate the HP Media Drive USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive Look for the la...

Page 129: ...B cable is securely and properly connected to the drive and the USB connector on the computer 3 While the computer is turned on unplug the USB cable Wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the USB cable 4...

Page 130: ...nistrator to install software To change a user s account 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel User Accounts and Family Safety and then click User Accounts 3 Click Mana...

Page 131: ...indow to see Windows Media Player Or If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click Windows Media Player...

Page 132: ...e DVD 4 To reduce the DVD Play window double click anywhere in the window To return the display to full size double click anywhere in the window again Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs I...

Page 133: ...en click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar click All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 2 To play the DVD click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar and then click the Play button...

Page 134: ...DVD discs HD DVD and Blu ray movies play only through the DVD Play BD HD DVD software CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD and Blu ray playback functions It is recommended that you close all othe...

Page 135: ...You may have to scroll down the window to see all available programs 2 Use the controls in the DVD program to play the DVD NOTE To use the DVD Play controls you must use the mouse NOTE The Advanced A...

Page 136: ...s Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive 1 Insert the VCD into the DVD or CD drive 2 Select Play using Windows Media Player and then click OK Or If the program doesn t open click the Wind...

Page 137: ...yberLink Power2Go select models only CyberLink PowerDirector select models only CyberLink LabelPrint select models only Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you to copy archive an...

Page 138: ...CDs Uncompressed Typical CD format like you would purchase on a commercial CD This type of CD holds 10 to 20 songs depending on their length Uncompressed files can be burned on CD Rs which play in mo...

Page 139: ...cted software program for more information about selecting a slower recording speed If you change the write speed of the recording run a Write Simulation test to verify that the burner can burn to the...

Page 140: ...tton on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 3 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the window to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go 4 Select the M...

Page 141: ...to your video project and then click the Stop button to end the recording d When the Capture File Name window opens type in a name for your captured video file and then click OK Your captured video is...

Page 142: ...indow to open a list of CyberLink programs and then click Power2Go 5 Click the Copy Disc icon and then click OK 6 Ensure that the correct disc drives are selected 7 Click the Copy button Copying a dis...

Page 143: ...Insert a writable disc into the disc burning drive 2 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs and then click CyberLink DVD Suite 3 Click the icon in the lower right corner of the wi...

Page 144: ...uires three things A LightScribe enabled disc drive select models only identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc sold separately Making...

Page 145: ...c If you are creating a paper label select a paper size under Paper Template by using the drop down arrow 10 Click the arrow button at the bottom of the window to continue 11 When you are ready to cr...

Page 146: ...Step 3 Select the label s layout and background a Select a layout style by clicking the arrows under Layout Style to scroll through the different label layouts available and then click the Select butt...

Page 147: ...o Capture live or recorded video to the hard disk drive directly from a compatible digital video DV camera 2 Add videos and pictures Select video and still image picture files from the computer folder...

Page 148: ...disk drive before recording it to disc 7 Modify the movie Make final changes to the movie before you save it 8 Burn to disc You can record the movie to DVD VCD or SVCD The following sections provide d...

Page 149: ...indows Start Button on the taskbar 2 Click All Programs muvee autoProducer Home movies made easy and then click Launch muvee autoProducer 6 to open muvee autoProducer 3 On the File menu select either...

Page 150: ...e Open the muvee Personalize Settings window to adjust audio and video production settings for the movie Changing the settings Title Credits Open the muvee Title and Credits window to enter an opening...

Page 151: ...camera mode enables you to create a video file without even having a tape in the camera To capture live video to the hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer 1 Connect the DV camera to the FireWire...

Page 152: ...n to start viewing the video 6 Click Start Capture when you see the start of the video footage that you want to use in the movie project 7 Click Stop Capture to stop capturing 8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 t...

Page 153: ...the movie Click and hold down the gray thumb button to unmark one second of a selected scene Click and hold down the arrow buttons to navigate backward and forward through the video footage Video foot...

Page 154: ...es to the Video Pictures area 3 Adjust the order of the picture files by dragging and dropping them 4 Click the Rotate Image Clockwise button to rotate a picture 5 You can use the magicSpot feature in...

Page 155: ...le results in a movie that is in a scratchy sepia to black and white format To select a style just click it in the list A sample of the style is displayed in the Select Style window Changing the setti...

Page 156: ...is style to automatically remove silence between music tracks Sound check Select this style to automatically adjust audio playback volume to the same level 5 Click the Superstyle tab to customize the...

Page 157: ...experiment with different styles and with the content of the movie Previewing the movie After you have made the movie you can preview how it looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie...

Page 158: ...Click the Auto replace with different button to automatically replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment Click the Manually replace the selected segment bu...

Page 159: ...them respectively Click the trash can icon to delete the selected file 4 The TV System area shows the current TV format NTSC or PAL To change the format click the name of the current format and then s...

Page 160: ...s 6 Under Disc title type a title for the disc 7 Select the disc menu theme in the drop down list You can preview the different themes in the window 8 Select the CD or DVD burner drive in the drop dow...

Page 161: ...deos from DivX services may require a subscription To see muvee autoProducer offers for HP customers 1 At the top of the muvee autoProducer window click Help 2 Click Check for updates The program acce...

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Page 163: ...64 CompactFlash media 111 troubleshooting memory card reader 114 CompactFlash Type I 112 CompactFlash Type II 112 computer front panel connectors 2 Help Tools 34 setting up 1 transferring files 50 tur...

Page 164: ...0 Help and Support 34 High Definition 107 disc drives 105 home videos 133 143 HP Media Drive 115 activity and power lights 116 automatic on and off feature 116 disconnecting the drive 120 inserting a...

Page 165: ...nfiguring 88 registering 88 O Off button See turning off computer 38 optical drive quick reference 106 P panning with the mouse 63 peripherals 2 playing music CDs 123 PowerDirector features 92 printer...

Page 166: ...working with home videos 4 volume controls 57 W WEP 11 Windows Media Player playing DVDs 125 playing music CDs 123 playing video CDs 128 Windows Movie Maker features 93 Windows Vista update 47 wired n...

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