HP Presario SR1010, Presario SR1499, Presario SR1400 Getting Started Manual

Getting Started Guide

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Table of Contents iii

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

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.

2 Getting Started Guide

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 features and
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.

1 Press the Power button on the monitor.
2 Press the On button on the front of the PC.
3 Turn on the speakers, if they are present.
4 Click 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.)

5 Set 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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6 Double-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.

7 Register 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.

1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.

2 Choose 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.

3 Connect 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.

Setting Up Your PC 5

• 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.

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 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

1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Click Compaq 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.

Compaq 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.

Compaq or

Compaq
My Presario

Links to Compaq 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.

Video Opens video software program. Can be

reconfigured.

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, or

Shopping

or

Sports

or

Finance

, or

Connect
Internet

, or

Search Goes to popular Web sites. Can be

reconfigured to open a site or software
program.

or

Chat

or

E-Mail

Entertainment

Offers

Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Media
controls (CD/
DVD/MP3)

Operates a disc player.

A Open and close disc tray
B Record
C Play or pause
D Stop

E Skip to the previous track
F Skip to the next track

Icon Feature Description

Using the Keyboard 9

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:

1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose Control Panel.
3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present.
4 Double-click Keyboard.
5 On the Buttons tab, double-click the button you want to change.
6 For 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.

7 Enter a display label and the address information. For a Web page, enter

the URL.

8 Click OK.

9 On the Buttons tab, click Apply.
10 Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each button you want to customize.
11 Click OK to finish.

or

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.

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.

Icon Feature Description

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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.

OUT

IN

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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.

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

Refer to the speaker documentation.

2 Turn off the PC.
3 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors

on the back of the PC. (See the following table.)

4 Turn on the PC.
5 Turn on the speaker system.
6 Configure the audio output for this 3-connector multi-channel speaker system by

performing the following procedure.

Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager
(3-connector)

1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose 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

Setting Up Sound 13

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

Configuration window opens.

4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab.

5 Select 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.

6 Click 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):

1 Insert 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.

2 Right-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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3 Click the Audio tab.
4 Click the option for the number of speakers to match your multi-channel speaker

system.

5 Click Apply.

6 Click 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)

B Rear speaker port

(rear)

C Center speaker/

subwoofer port
(c/sub)

D Microphone (mic)
E Audio line out (out) for

front speakers

F Audio line in (in)

A

B C

D

E F

Setting Up Sound 15

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)

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

Refer to the speaker documentation.

2 Turn off the PC.

3 Connect the audio cable plugs from the speaker system subwoofer to the

connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.)

4 Turn on the PC.

5 Turn on the speaker system.

6 Configure the audio output for this 6-connector multi-channel speaker system by

performing the following procedure.

Configuring the Sound Effect Manager
(6-connector)

1 Click Start on the taskbar.

2 Choose Control Panel.

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

4 Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens.

5 Click the Speaker Configuration button.

6 Select 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.

7 Click OK.

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)

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

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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.

1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose Control Panel.
3 If it is present, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
4 Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
5 Click the Audio tab.
6 In 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.

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

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.

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.

Setting Up Sound 17

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.

1 Click Start on the taskbar.

2 Choose Control Panel.

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

4 Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

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

Master Volume window opens.

6 Click Options and choose Properties.

7 In the Mixer device area, select Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in from the

drop-down list. Click OK.

8 The 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:

1 Click Start on the taskbar.

2 Choose Control Panel.

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

4 Click Sound Effect Manager. The window opens.

5 Click 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.

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

perform these steps.

18 Getting Started Guide

• 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.

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

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.

Connector Name Icon Color

A Audio Line In Light blue

B Microphone Pink

C Headphones

Or
Audio Line Out

Lime
green

A B C

C

A

B

/

IN

OUT

Or

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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.

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.

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

20 Getting Started Guide

Working with the Safely Remove
Hardware utility

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

Using the memory card reader

1 Insert 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.

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

from or to the media.

3 When 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.

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.

NOTE:

CompactFlash and Microdrive are keyed and cannot be inserted incorrectly.

Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of this media into the slot.

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