HP Compaq Presario SR1010Z, Compaq Presario SR1020T, Compaq Presario SR1020V, Compaq Presario SR1400AN, Compaq Presario SR1400CF Getting Started Guide

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
Transferring your old PC information and files to your new PC ......................	5
Using Desktop Icons......................................................................................	6
Using Compaq 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 the Memory Card Reader ...................................................	19
Working with the Safely Remove Hardware utility ..........................................	20
Using the memory card reader.....................................................................	20

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Using a TV as a Monitor ...............................................................	23
Identifying Cables You May Need ...............................................................	23
Connecting to a TV Set ...............................................................................	23
Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen .....................................................	24
nView tab.............................................................................................	25
Displays tab..........................................................................................	26
Disabling the TV Option..............................................................................	26
nView tab (disabling).............................................................................	27
Ge Force tab (disabling) ........................................................................	27
Displays tab (disabling)..........................................................................	27
Disconnecting the TV ..................................................................................	28
Using the HP Personal Media Drive ..............................................	29
Connecting the Drive ..................................................................................	29
Inserting the Drive ......................................................................................	30
Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter..............................................	31
Using the Drive ..........................................................................................	32
Disconnecting the Drive...............................................................................	33
Working with Digital Images........................................................	35
Working with Digital Images .......................................................................	35
Playing CDs and DVDs .................................................................	37
Playing Music CDs with iTunes.....................................................................	37
Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player ......................................	38
Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD ...............................................	38
Using country/region codes ...................................................................	40
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD ........................................	40
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9................................	41
Creating CDs and DVDs ................................................................	43
Using the Software Quick Reference Table ....................................................	44
Creating Music CDs with iTunes...................................................................	46
Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player ..........................................	47
Creating Data CDs Using Windows XP .........................................................	47
Creating CDs with RecordNow! ...................................................................	48
Creating Music CDs with RecordNow!..........................................................	48
Tips ..........................................................................................................	48
Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players with RecordNow! .........	49
Creating CDs to Play on Your PC .................................................................	50
Storing Files on a DVD or CD ......................................................................	51
Storing Data Files on Disc ...........................................................................	52

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Copying a DVD or CD ................................................................................	52
Erasing a DVD or CD..................................................................................	53
Removing Files in RecordNow!.....................................................................	53
Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc ....................................................	53
Archiving Files on a DVD or CD ...................................................................	54
Creating an Image File................................................................................	54
Saving an Image ........................................................................................	55
Burning an Image.......................................................................................	55
Using Disc Labels .......................................................................................	55
Disc Labeling with LightScribe ......................................................................	56
Lightscribe requirements .........................................................................	56
Burning a label on a LightScribe media disc .............................................	56
Creating a LightScribe label after burning a disc with iTunes.......................	58
Setting Automatic Recording Options ............................................................	58
Using Compatibility Information ...................................................................	60
Identifying Compatible File Formats ..............................................................	60
Using the Disc Quick Reference Tables..........................................................	61
Using double-layer DVD+R discs..............................................................	61
Using DVD+R and DVD-R discs................................................................	61
Using DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs.........................................................	61
Using CD-R discs ...................................................................................	62
Using CD-RW discs................................................................................	62
Creating Movies Using WinDVD Creator .......................................	65
Getting started ......................................................................................	65
Using the Preview window......................................................................	66
Using the Media Library .........................................................................	66
Using the Storyboard .............................................................................	66
Identifying requirements for capturing video..............................................	66
Capturing digital camcorder video ..........................................................	67
Capturing analog video .........................................................................	68
Capturing a still image ...........................................................................	68
Editing video files in WinDVD Creator .....................................................	68
Adding images .....................................................................................	69
Adding audio effects..............................................................................	69
Adding transition effects .........................................................................	70
Adding title effects .................................................................................	70
Adding video filters ...............................................................................	70
Adding a menu .....................................................................................	70
Making a movie ....................................................................................	71
Recording VHS analog video direct to DVD (select models only)..................	72
Converting recorded TV to MPEG-2 format (Europe only)............................	72

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Getting Help ................................................................................	73
Finding Onscreen Guides............................................................................	73
Finding Guides on the Web ........................................................................	73
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center................................................	74
Using Instant Support..................................................................................	74
Using Compaq Connections ........................................................................	75
Getting messages ..................................................................................	75
Turning off messages .............................................................................	75
Re-enabling messages............................................................................	76
Using PC Help & Tools................................................................................	76
Index ...........................................................................................	77

vi Getting Started Guide

Setting Up Your PC

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.

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.

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.

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.

Setting Up Your PC 1

Your PC features and location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.

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	Description
	symbol
		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 port for some digital cameras or other serial devices

Serial

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Connector	Connector	Description
	symbol
		Audio Line Out (powered speakers)

OUT

Audio Line In

IN

Headphones

Microphone

FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates

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.

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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).

NOTE: You may use any other ISP of your choice, or transfer your existing ISP account to this PC.

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.

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.

2Choose an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up. To open Easy Internet Sign-up: a Double-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. b Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: The folder called Online Services includes icons for accessing various online services, but they may not be present in all countries/regions.

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

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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.

NOTE: If you are using MSN, AOL, or others and have questions, contact the ISP directly.

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.

NOTE: Only use original licensed software. Installing copied software may be illegal or may infect your PC with a virus.

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.

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.

Setting Up Your PC 5

Using Desktop Icons

The desktop has shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need.

Icon	Opens	Use it to
	Help and Support (select	View onscreen Help information
	models only)	about your PC.
	Easy Internet Sign-up	Set up a new or an existing
		Internet account.
	Compaq Organize (select	Organize your PC shortcuts and
	models only)	your favorite Internet destination
		links.

Using Compaq Organize software

Compaq 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. Compaq Organize makes all your information available with just a few mouse clicks.

Compaq 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 Compaq Organize where you can select the search engine you want to use.

To open Compaq Organize:

Double-click the desktop icon.

Or

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Click Compaq Organize.

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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.
				Compaq	Links to Compaq Web site.
	Compaq or			My Presario
				Help	Opens the Help and Support Center.
	or
	or			Pictures	Opens an imaging software program. Can
				(Photos)	be reconfigured.
				Music	Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player.
	or				Can be reconfigured.
				Video	Opens video software program. Can be
					reconfigured.

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Icon		Feature	Description
,	or	Shopping
		Sports
or
		Finance
or
		Connect
,	or	Internet
		Search	Goes to popular Web sites. Can be
,	or		reconfigured to open a site or software
		Chat	program.
or
		E-Mail
or
		Entertainment
		Offers
		Calculator	Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured.
A		Media	Operates a disc player.
		controls (CD/
			A Open and close disc tray
B		DVD/MP3)
			B	Record
C
			C	Play or pause
D			D	Stop
E			E Skip to the previous track
			F Skip to the next track
F

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Icon			Feature	Description
or			Volume	Volume knob: Increases speaker volume
			control	when turned clockwise and decreases
			(Volume knob	volume when turned counterclockwise. It
			or Volume Up	can be turned indefinitely, even after
			and Volume	maximum sound has been reached.
			Down	Volume Up and Down buttons: Press the
			buttons)
				Volume Up	button to increase volume
				and the Volume Down		button to
				decrease volume.
,		or	Mute	Turns speaker sound on and off.

NOTE: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model.

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.

10Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button you want to customize.

11Click OK to finish.

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

NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the

documentation that came with the sound card.

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.

NOTE: A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel 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.

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.

OUT IN

•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.

Setting Up Sound 11

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.)

	Connect speaker plugs for:
		4/4.1	6/5.1	To PC	Connector
	2 Speaker	Speaker	Speaker
				connector	icon
	Mode	Mode	Mode
	Front	Front	Front	Audio Out
	speakers	speakers	speakers	(lime green)	OUT
	Not used for	Rear speakers	Rear speakers	Audio In
	speakers			(blue)	IN
	Not used for	Not used for	Center/	Mic-1 (pink)
	speakers	speakers	subwoofer
			speakers

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.

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3Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration 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.

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 MultiChannel 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 multichannel 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.

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ASide 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)

3Click the Audio tab.

4Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker system.

NOTE: When using the digital out connector for sound (6-connector, select models only), select Digital (S/PDIF) out to External Processor.

5Click Apply.

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.

6Click OK.

NOTE: If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of WinDVD to match the recorded DVD audio output.

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.

A B C

D E F

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The previous figure shows the six audio connectors arranged on the back of the PC: the four connectors (A, B, C, and E) used for eight-channel audio and the connectors for the microphone (D, mic) and the audio line in (F, in).

Connecting the speaker system to the PC (6-connector)

1With the speaker system off, assemble the speakers and, if used, the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

2Turn off the PC.

3Connect the audio cable plugs from the speaker system subwoofer to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.)

Connect speaker cable (plug) for:	To PC port (label, name,
	color):
Front speakers (or two stereo speakers)	Audio line out (E, out, lime green)
Side speakers	Side speaker (A, side, gray)
Rear speakers	Rear speaker (B, rear, black)
Center speaker/subwoofer	Center speaker/subwoofer
	(C, c/sub, gold)

4Turn on the PC.

5Turn on the speaker system.

6Configure the audio output for this 6-connector multi-channel speaker system by performing the following procedure.

Configuring the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose Control Panel.

3If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

4Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens.

5Click the Speaker Configuration button.

6Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for example, 7.1 speakers.

A connector with no descriptive text in the Connection Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration.

NOTE: You can click the Speaker Test button to test the speakers.

7Click OK.

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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.

To use a microphone or set up the PC for recording, see “Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)” on page 16.

To use the other features of the Sound Effect Manager, see “Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)” on page 17.

Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)

The microphone connector on the front of the 6-connector audio PC is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording, such as the digital audio in connector, use these steps to select it.

NOTE: The pink and green connectors on the front of a PC with 6-connector sound can be retasked to perform other audio functions; refer to “Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)” on page 18.

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose Control Panel.

3If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

4Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

5Click the Audio tab.

6In Sound recording select the default device from the drop-down list. Choose:

•RealTek HD Front Pink Jack to use the microphone connector on the front of the PC.

•RealTek HD Digital Input to use the digital audio in connector on the back of the PC.

•RealTek HD Front Green Jack to use the green connector on the front of the PC.

•Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in to use the audio line in (in) or the microphone (mic) connectors on the back of the PC, or to use the audio line in connector on the front of the PC.

NOTE: For this selection, the audio line in connector is ready to use. To use the back mic connector, follow the steps in “Selecting the Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in connectors for recording (6-connector)” that follows this procedure.

7Click Apply, and then click OK to close the window.

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Selecting the Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in connectors for recording (6-connector)

Perform these steps when you select Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in for the sound recording in step 6 of the previous procedure.

NOTE: If you want to record from the mic connector on the back of the PC, you must perform these steps.

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose Control Panel.

3If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

4Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

5On the Volume tab, in the Device volume area click the Advanced button. The Master Volume window opens.

6Click Options and choose Properties.

7In the Mixer device area, select Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in from the drop-down list. Click OK.

8The recording control window opens and shows Line In 1 or 2 selected. The line in connector you plug into is used. However, to use the mic connector on the back of the PC, click the Select check box under Microphone so a check mark appears in the box.

Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)

The Sound Effect Manager has four buttons that display its control screens.

To open the Sound Effect Manager:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose Control Panel.

3If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

4Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens.

5Click a button near the top of the window to see that control screen.

The Sound Effect Manager control screens:

•Sound Effect — selects the Environment and the Equalizer settings. You can select an Environment, such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the Equalizer, click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn on the Equalizer. You can click a preset button, such as Pop or Live, or manually adjust the settings and then save them for easy selection later.

•Speaker Configuration — selects the number of speakers, shows the Connection Guide, and has the Speaker Test button to test the speakers. A connector with no descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration.

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•Digital Audio — selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the digital audio connectors on the PC.

•Audio Wizard — opens a window that shows the connector panel on the front of the PC. To close the window without enabling the wizard, click OK.

To enable the Audio Wizard:

Make sure the Enable auto detection check box is selected to enable the wizard. Click OK to close the window.

Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)

When you click the Audio Wizard button, a window opens that shows the three audio connectors on the front of the PC.

NOTE: The connectors on the front of your PC may be of a different type or may be in a different arrangement; look for the connector icon and color. Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.

	/	C
		A
A B C		B
Connector	Name		Icon		Color
A	Audio Line In				Light blue
				IN
B	Microphone				Pink
C	Headphones				Lime
	Or			Or	green
	Audio Line Out				OUT

Retasking using the Audio Wizard (6-connector)

With the Audio Wizard enabled, both the microphone connector (B) and the headphones connector (C) on the front of the PC can be retasked to perform a different audio function. These two connectors are universal audio jacks. When you plug in a cable, the Wizard asks you to select the function for the cable from a list, and then it sets the universal audio jack to perform as the selected function. The functions are:

•Stereo speaker (out)

•Microphone (in)

•Headphone (out)

•Audio line in

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Using the Memory Card Reader

Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can read and write to a variety of types of memory cards and the IBM Microdrive disk drive.

The card reader is accessible directly on the front of the PC. It has four horizontal card slots, which accept the memory cards and the Microdrive disk drive.

Card	4-slot reader
CompactFlash Type I media	Lower-left slot
CompactFlash Type II media	Lower-left slot
IBM Microdrive disk drive	Lower-left slot
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card	Upper-right slot
MultiMediaCard (MMC)	Upper-right slot
Memory Stick (MS) Memory Card	Lower-right slot
Memory Stick (MS-Pro) Memory Card	Lower-right slot
SmartMedia (SM) Memory Card	Upper-left slot
xD media	Upper-left slot

You can place 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, the display label may change to the title of the media, if the title is present.

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Working with the Safely Remove Hardware utility

CAUTION: Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again.

If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close.

Using the memory card reader

NOTE: CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly. Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot.

1Insert the media into the card slot until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media.

2The PC opens a window so you can use the media contents. You can copy files from or to the media.

3When you are finished, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the activity light is on but not blinking, and then remove the media. A steady activity light indicates that the PC is not reading or writing the media.

WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the activity light is blinking; doing so may cause loss of data.

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