HP Pavilion d4100 - Desktop PC User manual

Getting Started Guide

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Table of Contents
Setting Up Your PC ......................................................................... 1
Putting Your PC Together............................................................................... 1
Connecting to the PC ............................................................................... 2
Turning On Your PC for the First Time ............................................................. 3
Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account ......................................... 4
Installing Software and Hardware Devices....................................................... 5
Using HP products ................................................................................... 5
Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC ...................... 5
Using Desktop Icons...................................................................................... 6
Using HP Organize software..................................................................... 6
Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 7
Customizing the keyboard buttons ............................................................. 9
Setting Up Sound ......................................................................... 11
Using Speakers .......................................................................................... 11
Setting up 3-connector sound ....................................................................... 12
Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player ......................... 13
Setting up 6-connector sound ....................................................................... 14
Configuring the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) ................................. 15
Configuring sound for recording with the
Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) ........................................................ 16
Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) .......................................... 17
Using Your PC Top ........................................................................ 19
Using Your Docking Bay.............................................................................. 19
Using Your Multistorage Bay........................................................................ 22
Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards....................................................... 23
Docking a peripheral device ................................................................... 23
Placing a peripheral device on the multistorage bay (top)........................... 24
Using the optional camera station PC top ................................................. 25
Removing cables from the multistorage bay cable tunnel ............................ 28

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Using the Memory Card Reader ................................................... 29
Working with the Safely Remove Hardware utility .......................................... 30
Using the memory card reader..................................................................... 30
Using a TV as a Monitor............................................................... 33
Identifying Cables You May Need ............................................................... 33
Connecting to a TV Set ............................................................................... 33
Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen ..................................................... 34
nView tab............................................................................................. 35
Ge Force tab ........................................................................................ 35
Displays tab.......................................................................................... 36
Disabling the TV Option.............................................................................. 36
nView tab (disabling)............................................................................. 37
Ge Force tab (disabling) ........................................................................ 37
Displays tab (disabling).......................................................................... 37
Disconnecting the TV .................................................................................. 38
Using the HP Personal Media Drive .............................................. 39
Connecting the Drive .................................................................................. 39
Inserting the Drive ...................................................................................... 40
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter.............................................. 41
Using the Drive .......................................................................................... 42
Disconnecting the Drive............................................................................... 43
Working with Digital Images........................................................ 45
Working with Digital Images ....................................................................... 45
Using HP Image Zone Plus........................................................................... 45
Burning a label on a LightScribe media disc ............................................. 47
Creating disc labels with HP Image Zone Plus........................................... 47
Playing CDs and DVDs ................................................................. 51
Playing Music CDs with iTunes..................................................................... 51
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player ...................................... 52
Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD ............................................... 52
Using country/region codes ................................................................... 54
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD ........................................ 54
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9................................ 55

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Creating Audio and Data Discs ..................................................... 57
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording .................................................... 58
Working with Audio CDs ............................................................................ 58
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors ............................................. 59
Audio CD tips ....................................................................................... 59
Creating audio CDs............................................................................... 60
Creating jukebox discs........................................................................... 60
Working with Data DVDs and CDs............................................................... 61
Verifying data disc recorded without errors............................................... 61
Data disc tips........................................................................................ 62
Creating data discs................................................................................ 62
Copying a DVD or CD ................................................................................ 63
Archiving Files on a CD or DVD ................................................................... 64
Working with Image Files............................................................................ 64
Creating an image file ........................................................................... 65
Burning from an image file ..................................................................... 65
Disc Labeling with LightScribe ...................................................................... 65
LightScribe requirements......................................................................... 66
Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler............................... 66
Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes.................................. 67
Using adhesive disc labels...................................................................... 68
Compatibility Information ............................................................................ 68
Disc Features and Compatibility Table .......................................................... 69
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ............................................................ 70
Software Quick Reference Table................................................................... 71
Creating Video Discs and Movies.................................................. 73
Before You Begin Capturing Video ............................................................... 73
Sonic MyDVD Video Projects ....................................................................... 74
Creating a Video Project ............................................................................. 74
Adding files to a video project ................................................................ 75
Capturing video to a video project .......................................................... 75
Adding slide shows to a video project...................................................... 76
Adding submenus to a video project ........................................................ 76
Editing the style of a video project ........................................................... 77
Editing movie files.................................................................................. 77
Burning a video project to disc................................................................ 78
Creating a Video Project with Direct-to-Disc Wizard ....................................... 79
Video Quality and Disc Size........................................................................ 80
DVD Recording Time................................................................................... 81

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Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer................................. 83
Basic Steps to Make a Movie....................................................................... 83
Locating the muvee autoProducer ............................................................ 84
Using muvee autoProducer .......................................................................... 85
Getting started ...................................................................................... 85
Capturing video from a DV camcorder..................................................... 87
Adding videos ...................................................................................... 88
Adding pictures..................................................................................... 89
Adding music ....................................................................................... 89
Selecting the style.................................................................................. 90
Changing the settings ............................................................................ 90
Adding an opening title and closing credits .............................................. 91
Making the movie.................................................................................. 92
Saving the movie project ........................................................................ 92
Recording the movie project to disc ......................................................... 93
Upgrading muvee autoProducer................................................................... 93
Getting Help ................................................................................ 95
Finding Onscreen Guides............................................................................ 95
Finding Guides on the Web ........................................................................ 95
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center................................................ 96
Using Updates from HP............................................................................... 96
Getting messages.................................................................................. 96
Turning off messages ............................................................................. 97
Reactivating messages ........................................................................... 97
Using PC Help & Tools................................................................................ 97
Index........................................................................................... 99

Setting Up Your PC 1
Setting Up Your PC
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.
After assembling your PC, but before you begin using it, arrange the PC and your
work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the Safety & Comfort
Guide for important ergonomic information.
To view the Safety & Comfort Guide:
•Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Documentation, and then click
Safety & Comfort Guide.
Or
•Type
http://www.hp.com/ergo/
into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Warranty
and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to
the electrical power system.
WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in
which you purchased your PC. If you move, please check the voltage
requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety &
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and
health and work habits for computer users. It also provides
important electrical and mechanical safety information.

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Connecting to the PC
Connect your main hardware devices like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the
back of the PC. Other peripheral devices like a printer, scanner, camera, or other
equipment also plug into connectors on the back of your computer. Some PC models
also have connectors on the front of the PC. The table does not show all connectors.
Connector Connector
symbol
Description
Mouse (PS/2 connector)
Keyboard (PS/2 connector)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse,
keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices
with USB connectors
Printer (parallel)
Monitor
Serial
Serial port for some digital cameras or
other serial devices
Your PC
f
eatures an
d
location, availability,
and number of
connectors may vary.

Setting Up Your PC 3
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.
1Press the Power button on the monitor.
2Press the On button on the front of the PC.
3Turn on the speakers, if they are present.
4Click an option to select your language (if applicable for your model). Click
OK,and then confirm your selection by clicking Yes.Wait until the PC makes
preparations. (It may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on
the PC.)
5Set up Microsoft®Windows®by following the onscreen instructions.
Audio Line Out (powered speakers)
Audio Line In
Headphones
Microphone
FireWire®(IEEE 1394) for video cameras
or other devices with very fast transfer rates
Connector Connector
symbol
Description
OUT
IN

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6Double-click the large Internet Access icon, if it is present on your desktop.
Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up window, and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
7Register your PC.
Setting Up and Connecting to Your
Internet Account
Before you can connect to the Internet, you must sign up with an Internet service
provider (ISP). HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs to help you sign up for
Internet service using Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models only).
Use Easy Internet Sign-up to sign up for a new or transfer an existing ISP account
(select ISPs only). The software programs for available ISPs are part of your PC. If
you decide to subscribe to high-speed broadband, cable or digital subscriber line
(DSL), contact your ISP for any specific software and hardware you may need.
1Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.
2Choose an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up. To open Easy Internet Sign-up:
aDouble-click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop.
Or
Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose
Online Services, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up.
bFollow the onscreen instructions.
3Connect to your ISP and the Internet (after you established your ISP account on
this PC).
Use one of these methods:
•Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop.
Or
•Press the Connect (or Internet) button on the keyboard (select
models only).
Or
NOTE: You may use any other ISP of your choice, or transfer your existing ISP
account to this PC.
NOTE: Easy Internet Sign-up finds and obtains updated information about ISP
services by temporarily connecting to the Internet. The PC uses either the PC
modem connected to an active telephone service line or an active broadband
(cable or DSL) connection.
NOTE: The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various
online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions.

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•If your PC is always connected to your ISP, open your browser program,
such as Internet Explorer: Click Start, choose All Programs, choose
Online Services, and click Internet Explorer.
Installing Software and Hardware
Devices
After you turn on the PC the first time, you can install any software programs that
came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only).
You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your
PC. Before installation, make a restore point using the Microsoft System Restore
program, and then restart the PC after installation. By using System Restore, you
insure you have a point to return to before an issue occurred. For information about
System Restore, refer to the Microsoft Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/
Choose software that is compatible with your PC — check the operating system,
memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with
your PC.
Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software
manufacturer. Check the manufacturer’s documentation or customer service
information for help if you need it.
For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it
or installing a new antivirus program.
Using HP products
HP computers include preloaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner,
and printer peripheral products. Preloaded 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.
Transferring your old PC information and files to
your new PC
See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for transfer
wizard, and select the overview article, “Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
overview.” This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files
onto your new PC.
NOTE: If you are using MSN, AOL, or others and have questions, contact the ISP
directly.
NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be
illegal or may infect your PC with a virus.

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Using Desktop Icons
The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need.
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
them the way you want. HP Organize makes all your information available with just
a few mouse clicks.
HP Organize looks like a window with multiple category frames. Each category has
links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to software programs or files on your PC.
Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to your MP3 music files stored
on your computer, or for watching video clips. For searching, there is a search bar
at the top of HP Organize where you can select the search engine you want to use.
To open HP Organize:
Double-click the desktop icon.
Or
1Click Start on the taskbar.
2Choose All Programs.
3Choose HP.
4Click HP Organize.
Icon Opens Use it to
Help and Support (select
models only)
View onscreen Help information about
your PC.
Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet
account.
HP Image Zone Plus Manage and protect your still photos,
scanned images, and video clips.
HP Organize (select
models only)
Organize your PC shortcuts and your
favorite Internet destination links.

Using the Keyboard 7
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicator lights, and special
buttons (select models only).
Identifying 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.
NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model.
Icon Feature Description
Standby Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is
blank but PC is still on). To make screen
reappear, press the Esc key, or press
Standby again. May take 10–30 seconds
before screen reappears.
User Switches between the PC users.
hp or
HP Links to an HP Web site.
or
Help Opens the Help and Support Center.
or Pictures
(Photos)
Opens an imaging software program. Can
be reconfigured.
or
Music Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player.
Can be reconfigured.

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Video Opens video software program. Can be
reconfigured.
or
Shopping
Goes to popular Web sites. Can be
reconfigured to open a site or software
program.
or
Sports
or
Finance
or
Connect,
Internet
or
Search
or
Chat
E-Mail
A
Bor
Burn CD/DVD
C
D
E
F
Media
controls (CD/
DVD/MP3)
Operates a disc player.
AOpen and close disc tray
BRecord
CPlay or pause
DStop
ESkip to the previous track
FSkip to the next track
Volume control
(Volume knob
or Volume Up
and Volume
Down buttons)
Volume knob: Increases speaker volume
when turned clockwise and decreases
volume when turned counterclockwise. It
can be turned indefinitely, even after
maximum sound has been reached.
Volume Up and Down buttons: Press the
Volume Up button to increase volume
and the Volume Down button to
decrease volume.
or
Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.
Icon Feature Description

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Customizing the keyboard buttons
You can customize some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only)
to open different programs or files or to connect to favorite Web sites:
1Click Start on the taskbar.
2Choose Control Panel.
3Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present.
4Double-click Keyboard.
5On the Buttons tab, double-click the button you want to change.
6For the Button configuration, click the Down arrow to the right of the list and
choose the button capability, such as Simple web page with label.
7Enter a display label and the address information. For a Web page, enter
the URL.
8Click OK.
9On the Buttons tab, click Apply.
10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button you want to customize.
11 Click OK to finish.
NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model.
NOTE: Clicking the Restore Defaults button on the Button tab restores all of the
Internet buttons to the factory settings.

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Setting Up Sound 11
Setting Up Sound
Using Speakers
Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately.
Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system; the speaker system must
have its own power cord.
The PC supports a variety of sound options and speaker configurations. You may set
up your PC for two stereo speakers or for multi-channel audio speaker systems.
Connect your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for
sound output. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the PC, see the quick
setup poster. Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.
•If your PC model includes three sound connectors (select models only) on the
back of the PC, see “Setting up 3-connector sound” on page 12.
•If your PC model includes six sound connectors (select models only) on the back
of the PC, see “Setting up 6-connector sound” on page 14.
NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multi-
channel audio speaker system is a system with more than two channels, and it may
include a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels, referred to as an eight-speaker
mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear
speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
NOTE: If your PC
includes a sound
card (select models
only), refer to the
documentation that came
with the sound card.
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Setting up 3-connector sound
PC models that include three sound connectors (select models only) on the back of
the PC support up to six channels of sound (5.1 speaker output) and use the
Multi-channel Sound Manager to configure the software settings.
Connecting the speaker system to the PC (3-connector)
The 3-connector audio speaker system uses the Audio In, Audio Out, and Mic
connectors on the back or front of the PC. Refer to the quick setup poster for the
location of the connectors.
1With the speaker system off, assemble the speakers and, if used, the subwoofer.
Refer to the speaker documentation.
2Turn off the PC.
3Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors
on the back of the PC. (See the following table.)
4Turn on the PC.
5Turn on the speaker system.
6Configure the audio output for this 3-connector multi-channel speaker system by
performing the following procedure.
Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager
(3-connector)
1Click Start on the taskbar.
2Choose All Programs.
Connect speaker plugs for:
To PC
connector
Connector
icon
2 Speaker
Mode
4/4.1
Speaker
Mode
6/5.1
Speaker
Mode
Front
speakers
Front
speakers
Front
speakers
Audio Out
(lime green)
Not used for
speakers
Rear speakers Rear speakers Audio In
(blue)
Not used for
speakers
Not used for
speakers
Center/
subwoofer
speakers
Mic-1 (pink)
OUT
IN

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3Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio
Configuration window opens.
4Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
5Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for
example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. You can click the Speaker Test tab and
then click a speaker icon to test it.
6Click OK.
To use a microphone for recording, see “Using the microphone with the Multi-
Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)” on page 13.
To hear DVD movies recorded with multi-channel audio from all speakers, change
the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your
InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to
“Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD player” on page 13.
Using the microphone with the Multi-Channel Sound
Manager (3-connector)
The 3-connector multi-channel speaker system (select models only) connects to the
PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the
back of the PC. Your PC may have a second microphone connector on the front of
the PC. If present, this microphone connector is ready to use and does not affect the
use of the multi-channel audio speaker system.
To use the microphone connector on the back of the PC with a 3-connector multi-
channel audio speaker system, you must disconnect the cables for the multi-channel
speakers and change the audio configuration to a two-channel audio system. Refer
to “Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)” on page 12 to set
the audio configuration.
Configuring multi-channel audio output for the
DVD player
The InterVideo WinDVD program (select models only) is set up for two-speaker
(stereo) output. To hear all speakers from DVD movies recorded with multi-channel
audio, change the audio properties for WinDVD to match your speaker
configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two
channels):
1Insert a DVD, or start InterVideo WinDVD. (Click Start, choose All
Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD
Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD.) The WinDVD video window
opens.
2Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The
Setup window opens.
NOTE: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC does not have
the multi-channel capability. However, it still has two-channel (stereo) output.

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3Click the Audio tab.
4Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker
system.
5Click Apply.
6Click OK.
Setting up 6-connector sound
PC models that include six sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the
PC, support up to eight channels of sound (7.1 speaker output) and use the Sound
Effect Manager to configure the software settings.
Identifying the audio connectors (6-connector)
The PC supports a maximum of eight speakers in a multi-channel speaker system by
using four of the six audio connectors on the back of the PC.
This PC also has digital audio out and digital audio in connectors for digital sound
devices such as a DVD recorder or a digital stereo receiver/amplifier.
The four connectors (A, B, C, and E) for the 6-connector multi-channel speaker
system are on the back of the PC.
NOTE: When using the digital out connector for sound (6-connector, select
models only), select Digital (S/PDIF) out to External Processor.
NOTE: To test the speakers (multi-channel speakers only), click the Test button.
The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop.
NOTE: If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of WinDVD to
match the recorded DVD audio output.
A
Side speaker port
(side)
BRear speaker port
(rear)
CCenter speaker/
subwoofer port
(c/sub)
DMicrophone (mic)
EAudio line out (out) for
front speakers
FAudio line in (in)
AB C
DE F