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Getting Started
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The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyrigh
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Table of Contents Setting Up the Computer..........................................................................1 Putting the Computer Together .................................................................................1 Placing the computer in the proper location ..........................................................1 Using surge protection .......................................................................................1 Connecting to the computer ...........................
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Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................17 Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................17 Connecting a Microphone.....................................................................................20 Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................21 Speaker types .........................................................
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Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort...........................................................48 Setting Up User Accounts ......................................................................................49 Protecting the Computer ........................................................................................50 Using passwords .............................................................................................50 Using antivirus software...............................
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ...............................................73 Adjusting speaker volume.................................................................................74 Selecting a microphone....................................................................................75 Configuring audio output..................................................................................75 Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card.....................
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Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software ..............................................100 Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software.............................100 Manually running a scan................................................................................100 Setting a Full System Scan time .......................................................................101 Setting up a Custom Scan time...........................................................
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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs.................................................................133 Using Music.......................................................................................................133 Using Music with Windows Media Center.............................................................134 Using the music library........................................................................................135 Adding music to the music library.....................................
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Windows Media Center Features .........................................................................161 The right music for the moment........................................................................162 Playing Internet radio.....................................................................................162 Sharing your digital memories.........................................................................162 Transforming your living space into a theater ........................
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Playing Videos in Windows Media Center ............................................................187 Playing digital videos.....................................................................................187 Using supported video file types......................................................................188 Transferring and Recording Video Files .................................................................188 Recording analog and digital video files ...............................
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Setting Up the Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. Putting the Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the compu
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Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails. Connecting to the computer Connect the main hardware devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, to the back of the computer. Other peripheral devices, such as a printer, scanner, or camera, also plug into connectors on the back of the compute
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Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Audio Line Out (powered speakers). Audio Line In. Headphones. Microphone. ® FireWire (IEEE 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. Side speaker out. Rear speaker out. Center/Subwoofer. Secondary S-video connector to connect a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the S
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Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Secondary Composite video connector (yellow) to Composite connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog Video 2 source to the computer. Secondary Left audio input connector (white). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the A/V In TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, Audio 2 which is connected to the motherboard and located L on the back of the computer, to record audio only (select models only). Secondary Right
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Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. ETHERNET Connect this adapter on the computer w
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Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Composite Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to Video a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). A/V In NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio Audio 1 In connector, which is connected to the L motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer (select models only). Primary right audio input from set-top box connector (re
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Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only). Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer. Plug the other end to the telephone line wall jack connector. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video Analog Video connector (select models only), which connects to a TV. VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, VGA/Monitor which connects to a VGA monitor. You may nee
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Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera. To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera: ® ® 1 Turn on the computer, and wait for the Microsoft Windows Vista op
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3 A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to make the necessary settings for the new device. When installation is complete, a message appears, indicating that the camera is ready to use. 4 You may need to install driver software for your camera. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to ins
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Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEE
