Document Outline

• Getting Started Guide
• Table of Contents
• Setting Up Your PC
  • Putting Your PC Together
    • Placing your PC in the proper location
    • Using surge protection
    • Connecting to the PC
    • Storing documentation and recovery discs
  • Turning On Your PC for the First Time
  • Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet
  • Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software
  • Using the PC with Safety and Comfort
  • Signing Up for Software Updates
  • Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC
    • Creating user accounts
    • Creating passwords
  • Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
  • Using HP and Compaq Products
  • Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC
  • Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software
• Using the Keyboard
  • Customizing the keyboard buttons
• Using Your PC Top
  • Using Your Docking Bay
• Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
  • Step 1: Connecting the speakers
    • Sound connector types
    • Speaker configurations
    • Speaker types
    • Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
    • Connecting 4.1 (4 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
    • Connecting 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
    • Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
    • Connecting the PC to a home audio system
    • 2 or 2.1 home stereo installation
    • 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation
    • 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation procedure
    • Connecting digital audio
  • Step 2: Configuring the Sound Software
    • Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager
    • Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager
    • Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
    • Configuring multistreaming audio
  • Step 3: Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program
  • Selecting Recording Devices
  • Resolving Sound Issues
  • Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card (Select Models Only)
    • Connecting the Speakers
    • Configuring the sound card software
    • Configuring the FlexiJack connector
    • Recording with the sound card
    • Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
    • More Information
• Using the Memory Card Reader
  • Using the Memory Card Reader
  • Media Insertion Guide
• Using the HP Personal Media Drive
  • Connecting the Drive
  • Inserting the Drive
  • Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
  • Using the Drive
  • Disconnecting the Drive
• Working with Digital Images
  • Using HP Photosmart Premier
• Playing CDs and DVDs
  • Playing Music CDs
  • Playing DVDs
    • Using country/region codes
  • Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player
  • Playing Video CDs (VCDs)
  • Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player
• Creating Audio and Data Discs
  • Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording
  • Working with Audio CDs
    • Verifying audio disc recorded without errors
    • Audio CD tips
    • Creating audio CDs
    • Creating jukebox discs
  • Working with Data DVDs and CDs
    • Verifying data disc recorded without errors
    • Data disc tips
    • Creating data discs
  • Copying a DVD or CD
  • Archiving Files on a CD or DVD
  • Working with Image Files
    • Creating an image file
    • Burning from an image file
  • Disc Labeling with LightScribe
    • LightScribe requirements
    • Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler
    • Using adhesive disc labels
  • Compatibility Information
  • Disc Features and Compatibility Table
  • Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
  • Software Quick Reference Table
• Creating Video Discs and Movies
  • Before You Begin Capturing Video
  • Sonic MyDVD Video Projects
  • Creating a Video Project
    • Adding files to a video project
    • Capturing video to a video project
    • Adding slideshows to a video project
    • Adding submenus to a video project
    • Editing the style of a video project
    • Editing movie files
    • Burning a video project to disc
  • Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards
  • Video Quality and Disc Size
  • DVD Recording Time
• Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer
  • Basic Steps to Make a Movie
    • Locating muvee autoProducer
  • Using muvee autoProducer
    • Getting started
    • Capturing video from a DV camcorder
    • Adding videos
    • Adding pictures
    • Adding music
    • Selecting the style
    • Changing the settings
    • Adding an opening title and closing credits
    • Making the movie
    • Previewing the movie
    • Modify the movie
    • Saving the movie project
    • Recording the movie project to disc
• Getting Help
  • Finding Onscreen Guides
  • Finding Guides on the Web
  • Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
  • Using PC Help & Tools
  • Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections)
    • Getting messages
    • Turning off messages
    • Reactivating messages
• Index