Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Before Getting Started
  • PC Setup Tips
    • Choosing a PC setup location
    • Choosing a display
    • Using additional video cables
    • Using additional sound cables
    • Using a video game console
  • Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC
  • Finding Guides on Your PC and on the Web
    • Onscreen guides
    • Online guides
  • Using the PC with Safety and Comfort
    • Using PC Help & Tools
  • Connecting to the Internet
    • Connecting to the Internet requirements
  • Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software
  • Signing Up for Software Updates
    • Updates from HP
    • Automatic Updates
    • Getting messages
    • Turning off messages
  • Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC
    • Creating user accounts
    • Creating passwords
  • Installing Software and Hardware Devices
  • Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC
  • HP Products Work Better Together
  • Protecting the PC
  • Installing Software
  • Getting Help
• Setting Up the PC
  • HP Media Center PC Front Connectors
  • HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors
  • Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC
  • Connecting to Other Devices
• Connecting the Television Signal
  • Using TV Cables
  • Audio and Video Cables
  • Connecting the TV Signal Source
    • Connecting a dual tuner
  • Connecting the Remote Sensor
  • Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
    • Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable
    • Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cable
    • Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV
  • Using the TV as a Monitor
    • Cables for connecting the PC to a TV
    • Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen
    • Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    • Connecting the PC to a TV
  • Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
  • Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card
  • Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card
  • Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card
    • Viewing the PC image on the TV
    • Viewing the PC image on the TV using the GeForce graphics card
    • Viewing the PC image on the TV using the ATI graphics card
    • Enabling and disabling the TV option using the GeForce graphics card
    • Enabling and disabling the TV option using the ATI Displays graphics card
    • Enabling and disabling the TV option with ATI Catalyst Control Center
    • Disconnecting the TV
  • Changing Your Display Using Windows XP
• Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
  • Sound Connector Types
  • Speaker Configurations
    • Speaker types
  • Connecting 2/2.1 (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
    • Y adapter cables
    • 2.1 home stereo installation
    • 5.1 home audio installation
    • 5.1 home audio installation procedure
  • Connecting Digital Audio
  • Configuring Audio Output
  • Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager
    • Enabling digital audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager (optional)
  • Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager
    • The Sound Effect Manager control screens
    • Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (type 6 connectors)
    • Retasking front-panel connectors
    • Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional)
  • Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card
    • Enabling digital audio output with a sound card (optional)
    • Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional)
  • Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
    • The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens
  • Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
    • Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
    • Retasking front panel audio connectors
  • Configuring Multi-streaming Audio
    • Audio output overview
    • Audio input overview
    • When to use multi-streaming audio
    • Setting up multi-streaming audio
  • Configuring Audio for Media Center
  • Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player
  • Using Headphones
    • Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones
    • Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones
    • Selecting recording devices
  • Resolving Sound Issues
  • Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
    • Connecting the speakers
    • Configuring the sound card software
    • Configuring the FlexiJack connector
    • Recording with the sound card
    • Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
    • Using the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation
• Using the PC Hardware
  • Using the Keyboard
  • Special Keyboard Buttons
    • Access buttons
    • Media control or playback buttons
    • Customizing the keyboard buttons
  • Using the Remote Control
    • Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control
  • Memory Card Reader
    • Formatting a memory card
    • Using the memory card reader
    • Understanding the activity light
  • Memory Insertion Guide
    • Troubleshooting the memory card reader
    • Safely Remove Hardware Utility
  • Using Your Storage or Docking Bay
    • Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards
    • Installing an HP camera docking station
  • Connecting the Wireless LAN
• Index