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HP A1710n 1 manual available for free PDF download: Getting Started Manual
HP A1710n 1 Getting Started Manual (194 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 8.95 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Setting up Your Computer
11
Putting Your Computer Together
11
Placing the Computer in the Proper Location
11
Using Surge Protection
12
Connecting to the Computer
12
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
18
Connecting Other Devices
19
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
20
Adjusting the Monitor
20
Setting up a Local Area Network
20
Setting up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
22
Integrated Wireless Devices
22
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
23
Checking the Wireless LAN Device Installation
24
Using Wireless Security Features
24
Connecting a Modem
25
Connecting Speakers or Microphone
27
Using Speakers
27
Sound Connector Types
28
Connecting a Microphone
30
Speaker Configurations
30
Speaker Types
31
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
32
Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
33
Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
34
Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
36
Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
38
Y Adapter Cables
38
2.1 Home Stereo Installation
39
5.1 Home Audio Installation
40
5.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure
40
7.1 Home Audio Installation
42
7.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure
43
Connecting Digital Audio
44
Connecting Headphones
46
Using a 2.1 Speaker System with Headphones
46
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 Speaker System with Headphones
46
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
46
Connecting the Speakers
47
Connecting the Flexijack Connector
48
Getting Help
49
Finding Onscreen Guides
49
Finding Guides on the Web
49
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
50
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder
50
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections
50
Getting Messages
51
Turning off Messages
51
Reactivating Messages
52
Turning on Your Computer for the First Time
53
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
53
Protecting Your Computer
53
Using Passwords
54
Using Antivirus Software
55
Using Firewall Software
56
Installing Critical Security Updates
56
Turning on Your Computer for the First Time
57
Turning off Your Computer
57
Using Shut down
58
Using Lock
58
Using Sleep Mode
58
Using Hibernate Mode
59
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away Mode
60
Restarting the Computer
60
Connecting to the Internet
61
Signing up for Software Updates
62
Setting up User Accounts on Your New Computer
63
Creating Passwords
63
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
64
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer
65
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software
65
Using the Keyboard
67
Identifying Keyboard Features
67
Alphanumeric Keys
67
Function Keys
68
Edit Keys
68
Arrow Keys
68
Numeric Keys
69
Keyboard Indicators
69
Special Keyboard Buttons
70
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons
70
Customizing the Keyboard Buttons
73
Keyboard Shortcuts
73
Using the Mouse
75
Using the Mouse Buttons
76
Scrolling
76
Autoscrolling
77
Panning
77
Switching Mouse Button Functions
77
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed
78
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control
79
Remote Control Buttons Overview
80
About the Remote Control
82
Troubleshooting the Remote Control
83
Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving a Signal from the Remote Control
83
Introducing Your Computer Software
85
Learning more about Software
85
Using the Desktop
85
Removing Desktop Icons
86
Retrieving Desktop Icons
86
Using the Windows Start Button Menu
86
Using the All Programs Menu
86
Organizing Your All Programs List
87
Using the Control Panel
87
Resizing Windows
88
Working with Digital Images
88
About the Internet
89
Using a Browser
90
Searching the Internet
90
Restricting Internet Content
91
Using Antivirus Software
91
Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software
92
Changing the Virus Scan Time for Your Norton Internet Security Program
92
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
93
Using Windows Mail
93
Using the E-Mail Program Provided by Your ISP
93
Software Quick Reference Table
94
Managing Files
97
Organizing Files with Folders
97
Creating Folders
98
Moving Files
98
Finding Files
99
Renaming Files
99
Deleting Files
100
Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
100
Copying Files
100
Using a Printer
101
Using CD and DVD Media Drives
103
Using Your CD and DVD Drives
103
Handling Cds and Dvds
103
Inserting and Removing Cds and Dvds
104
Compatibility Information
105
Disc Features and Compatibility Table
106
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
107
Using the Memory Card Reader
109
Media Insertion Guide
110
Understanding the Activity Light
113
Formatting a Memory Card
113
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader
114
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive
115
Connecting the Drive
116
Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay
116
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay
117
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
118
Using the Drive
119
Transferring Files to Another Computer Manually
119
Disconnecting the Drive
120
Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive
121
Using Windows Media Center
123
Using Windows Media Center Features
124
The Right Music for the Moment
125
Play Internet Radio
125
Share Your Digital Memories
125
Transform Your Living Space into a Theater
125
Setting up Windows Media Center
126
Opening Windows Media Center with a Mouse
126
Windows Media Center Menu Bars
126
Navigating Windows Media Center
127
Windows Media Center Control Menu
128
Using Windows Media Center Power Settings
129
Completing the Setup Wizard Steps
129
Windows Media Center Start Menu
131
Windows Media Center Start Menu Items
132
Online Media
132
Changing Windows Media Center Settings
132
Windows Media Center Settings Categories
133
Playing Cds, Dvds, or Vcds
135
Using Music
135
Using Music with Windows Media Center
136
Using the Music Library
137
Adding Music to Music Library
137
Adding Music Files from Your Hard Disk Drive
137
Adding Music Files from a CD
138
Deleting Music Files from the Music Library
138
Using Supported Music File Types
139
Playing Music Files in Music
140
Changing the Visualization Settings
141
Playing an Album in Music
141
Playing a Song in Music
142
Creating a Queue in Music
142
Finding and Playing an Album in Music
143
Using Album Details
143
Using Search
144
Searching for Music Tracks and Files
144
Creating a Playlist in Music
144
Copying Music Files to CD in Music
146
Using more Music
147
Using Radio
148
Playing Music Cds
149
Playing Cds with Windows Media Player
149
Playing Dvds
149
Using Country/Region Codes
150
Using Dvds in Windows Media Center
150
Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center
150
Changing the DVD Settings
151
Changing the DVD Movie Language
152
Changing DVD Remote Control Options
152
Changing DVD Closed Captioning
153
Changing DVD Audio Settings
154
Playing Dvds with Windows Media Player
154
Playing Video Cds (Vcds)
155
Playing Video Cds (Vcds) with Windows Media Player
155
Creating Audio and Data Discs
157
Erasing Rewritable Discs before Recording
158
Working with Audio Cds
158
Audio CD Tips
159
Before You Begin Creating Discs
159
Creating Audio Cds
159
Creating Jukebox Discs
160
Creating Video Discs
160
Copying a Disc
161
Creating Data Discs
162
Creating Photo (Slide Show) Discs
162
Making a Disc Label Using Lightscribe
163
Making a Paper Disc Label
164
Working with Pictures and Videos
165
Working with Digital Images
165
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center
166
Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center
166
Adding Picture Files from Your Hard Disk Drive
166
Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center
167
Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show
168
Viewing a Slide Show with Music
168
Using Supported Picture File Types in Windows Media Center
169
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center
169
Fixing Red Eye or Contrast
169
Cropping Pictures in Windows Media Center
170
Rotating Pictures
171
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center
171
Copying Pictures to Cds and Dvds in Windows Media Center
172
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center
172
Playing Digital Videos
173
Using Supported Video File Types
173
Transferring and Recording Video Files
174
Recording Analog and Digital Video Files
174
Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center
174
Creating Movies by Using Muvee Autoproducer
175
Basic Steps to Make a Movie
175
Using Muvee Autoproducer
176
Getting Started
176
Capturing Video from a Digital Video Camera
178
Adding Videos
179
Adding Pictures
180
Adding Music
181
Selecting the Style
181
Changing the Settings
182
Adding an Opening Title and Closing Credits
183
Making the Movie
183
Previewing the Movie
184
Modifying the Movie
184
Saving the Movie Project
185
Recording the Movie Project to Disc
186
Upgrading Muvee Autoproducer
187
Index
189
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