HP Media Center m1000 - Desktop PC User's Guide

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3IntroductionWhere Can I Find Information?Record Support information for your PC here.(To open the HP Pavilion Support Information window,press the Ct

42.1 Subwoofer(power cordattached)2.1 Speakers2.1 Speaker cablesPCMouseKeyboardModem cableDocumentationpacket of booksand CDsPower cordRemote control2

5Setting Up My PCFollow the steps in the setup poster to set up thecomputer. Connect the keyboard, mouse, speakersystem, and remote sensor to the conn

6TV GUIDESmartMedia MultiMediaCard/SDCompactFlash I/II Memory StickMUSIC PICTURES VIDEOSdvd writerdvdcd writer plus Front of PC1st Optical (CD or DVD

7Back of PCnLocation andnumber of connec-tors may vary bymodel.Voltage selectorTelephone(Line Out RJ-11)Composite video (TV out)Power cord connectorPS

8Connecting the MonitorConnect your monitor to the PC. The monitor is notincluded with the PC. Refer to the documentation thatcame with your monitor.C

9Connecting to the InternetThrough a Modem/TelephoneConnectionConnect the telephone line to the modem, which is insidethe computer.1 Plug the modem ca

10Connecting the Remote SensorThe remote sensor is a small device that connects tothe PC and allows the remote control to work with theMedia Center pr

11Connecting the Signal SourceThis section describes connecting the signal sourcefor TV.Connect the signal source for the TV by using the TV (in)coaxi

iiThe information in this document is subject to changewithout notice.Hewlett-Packard Company® makes no warranty of any kind withregard to this materi

12Coaxial cableS-video tocomposite videoadapterComposite videocableConnecting the TV is optional and not required to enjoyMedia Center.Using the TV Ca

13S-VIDEO INCOMPOSITE VIDEO INConnecting the TVTV OUT(s-video)VGAMonitorCompositevideo(TV out)1 Plug a cable into the TV OUT s-video connector or theC

14Existing setup Add the PC with a splitterWallCableVCR InVCR OutTV InSplitter InSplitter OutTV (in) onback of PCCoaxialcableCoaxialcableWallCableVCR

15Existing setup Add the PC with a splitterWallCableCoaxialcableSet-top box/satellite OutVCR InVCR OutTV InSplitter InSplitter OutRemotesensorRemote s

16Existing setup Add the PC with added cableWallCableSet-top box/satellite OutVCR InVCR OutTV InRemotesensorRemote sensorcontrol cableS-VID IN onback

17Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker systems are not included in all PC models.Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speakersystem.The 2.1 speaker

18Connectspeakers tosubwooferPlace subwoofer on floorLINE OUT Connect speakers to computerPREAMP INPUT**Connector may be black2.1 Speaker System1 P

195.1 Speaker SystemBecause your 5.1 speaker system may vary, to set upyour speakers, please refer to the instruction packageincluded with the 5.1 spe

20MicrophoneYour PC comes with a microphone connector on the backof the PC.Using the microphoneThe microphone connector is pink and is labeled witha m

21Starting PCnRegister with HP: Be notifiedof changes andupdates to the PC. Get assistancewith your techni-cal supportneeds.Starting My PCStarting

iiiSafety InformationBefore you get started, please read thisimportant safety information about yourHP Media Center PC.Changing the voltageselect swit

22Selecting an ISPAs part of the startup screens, you can select an InternetService Provider (ISP). Before you can connect to theInternet, you need to

23Starting PCHP DesktopThe HP desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy tofind the things you need. Click the icon to find out moreinformation abou

24Enabling TV Out ImageYou must enable the TV out image in order to viewMedia Center using your TV. Skip these steps if youare not using a television.

25Starting PCTV GUIDE MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOSMicrosoft® Windows® XPMedia Center Editionuser’s guidehp media center pcOpening Media Center Open Media Cen

26nAfter you’vecompletedregistering, installany softwareprograms thatmay have comeon CDs or DVDsincluded in thecomputer box.Software ProgramsHP provid

27Starting PCAcrobat Reader 5.0 displays documents that are inthe Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You cannavigate through the document and print

28wIf you are usingMedia Center torecord televisionprograms, put thePC into standbymode (instead ofturning it off orusing hibernation)so that the PC c

29Starting PCManual Standby ModePress the Standby button on the keyboard or theStandby button on the remote control, or brieflypress the On button on

30Manual Hibernation ModeHibernation differs from standby. When the PC entersstandby, it is still active and able to respond to scheduledactivities. W

31Starting PCTo automatically put the computer into standby orhibernation mode when the PC is idle, modify the powermanagement settings:1 Click Start

iv0–15˚50–70 cm(20–28 inches)0–15˚Safety and ComfortFollow the steps in the setup poster to set up thecomputer.After assembling but before using the c

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34userhp ? photo music videoKeyboard FunctionsAccess buttonsLog off orswitch usersPut PC into or outof standby(power saving)modeConnect toHP Web siteO

35HardwareConfigure the keyboard buttonsshopping sports finance connect search chat e-mail5 In the KeyboardProperties windowthat opens, click theButto

36Optical drive and Volume buttonslleject1eject2stopprevnextplay pauserecvolume+Control speakervolumeMute speakersoundnThe Volume knobcan cont

37HardwareMouseYour PC includes anoptical scrolling mouse.When you move themouse, it uses light andan optical sensor, insteadof a roller ball, to sens

3845˚26 feet(8m)Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Media Centerprogram and use it to view television, record televisionprograms, play p

39HardwareInstall the remote control batteries1 Slide the battery coveroff the back of theremote control.2 Insert the two AAbatteries (provided).3 Rep

40Remote Control Buttons Overview햲 Standby puts the PC into a powerreduced state called standby. An LEDlocated under the Standby button blinkswhen the

41HardwarenThere can be adelay of severalseconds afterinserting a CDor DVD untilthe appropriateprogram opens.CD and DVD Drives Do not touch theunlabe

vHelp and SupportHP provides many kinds of information and help foryour PC. HP Utility programs in the hp pavilion pc tools folder. The Help and Sup

42cd writer plusThe cd writer plus is a CD-RW drive.It can play music CDs, read data CDs,run CD-based software, create, or write,music and data CDs, a

43Hardwaredvd/cd writer plus(Combo) DriveThe dvd/cd writer plus is a DVD/CD-RWdrive. It can play music CDs, read dataDVDs and CDs, run CD-based andDVD

446-In-1 Memory Card ReaderThe 6-In-1 memory card reader (select models) can readand write six types of memory media.Using the 6-In-1 memory card read

45UpgradingUpgrading and ServicingYou can upgrade or replace several components in yourcomputer yourself. Review this chapter for the procedureson acc

46Removing the Side Panels1 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the right side of theback panel. (You may need a flathead screwdriver.These screws do not de

47UpgradingLocating Components in the PC ChassisFan ductExpansion (Add-In)cards slots1st optical drive bay2nd optical drive bayMemory sockets6-In-1 me

48Release tabsFan ductRemoving the Fan DuctRemove the fan duct when replacing memory, an opticaldrive, or the drive cage.1 To disengage the fan duct,

49UpgradingAccessing the Optical DrivesTo access the optical drives, you remove the side panels,the front panel, and the fan duct.1 Remove both side p

50Removing the Optical DriveYour computer comes with one or two optical drives(CD, DVD, or combo) which you can replace orupgrade. These drives are lo

51UpgradingCS SL MAInstalling a New Optical Drive1 Make sure the jumper on the new drive is in the CS(Cable Select) position. Slide the new optical dr

viwhere to get helpnWhen you call HPCustomer Care,you will needyour PC modelnumber andserial number.HP Web Site and HP Support1 Connect to the Interne

52Replacing and Adding DrivesYou can replace the drives that are located in theremovable drive cage: hard disk drive, 6-In-1 memorycard reader (select

53Upgrading

54Removing and replacing the diskette driveor the 6-In-1 memory card readerTo ensure that the drive fits properly into the chassis,be sure to purchase

55UpgradingCS SL MASLAVEMASTERInstalling a second hard driveIf your PC model does not have a 6-In-1 memory cardreader, the bottom slot of the drive ca

56DIMMDDR DIMMAdding MemoryThe motherboard contains sockets for either DIMMs(dual in-line memory modules) or DDR (double data rate)DIMMs, depending on

57UpgradingRemoving a memory module1 Remove the fan duct. (See page 48.)2 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard.Move any cabling out of the way

58Removing Add-In Cards1 Disconnect any external and internal cables attachedto the card.2 Loosen the screw on the bracket of the card you arereplacin

59TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFor help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing withthe PC, refer to the following pages for po

60Problem SolutionI installed a new printer or other device,and it won’t work. Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new

61TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe computer (or part of it) doesn’t seem tobe working. (continued) It’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage

viiTable of ContentsWelcome ...1How to Use This Guide ...2Where Can I FindInformation?...

62Problem SolutionWhen I push one of the special ormultimedia buttons on the keyboard,nothing happens. (continued) 5 In the Keyboard Properties window

63TroubleshootingProblem Solution Make sure the monitor is turned on — it has its own power button. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on t

64Problem SolutionThe mouse doesn’t work, even thougheverything else does. (continued) If the pointer doesn’t move on the screen when you move the mo

65RecoveryRestore and RecoveryUse the Restore and Recovery programs to repair yoursoftware.Recovery SystemThe recovery process from the hard drive (ei

66Using Application Recovery andSystem RecoverySystem restoreIf software on your hard drive gets erased or damaged,first use the Microsoft system rest

67RecoveryIncreasing available hard disk spaceYou can free up space on the hard disk by uninstallingprograms or by using the Disk Cleanup utility to r

68Application recoveryIf an individual application or software driveraccidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstallthe software by using the H

69RecoverySystem recoveryWhen other methods of repairing your system software(like system restore or application recovery) fail, youmay want to use th

70Important information aboutrecorded TV programsWhen you replace the hard disk drive, you lose anyfiles or software that you created, saved, or insta

71IndexIndex6-In-1 memory card readerlocating 6replacing or adding 52–53using 44Aaccessing optical drives 49add-in cardslocating 47removing and r

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72dvd writer driveinstalling 51removing 50using 42DVD+RW/+R drive.See dvdwriter drivedvd/cd writer plus (combo)driveinstalling 51removing 50using

73Indexoperating system, backupversion 66optical drive buttons 36optical drivesaccessing 49removing and installing 50Ppanning with mouse 37ports,

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1IntroductionWelcomeThank you for purchasing the HP Media Center PC.HP has combined the features of the HP Pavilion homePC with the Microsoft® Windows