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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133

Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs

This section describes how to play CDs, DVDs, or VCDs by using Windows Media Center,

Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs.

This section also describes using Music and radio, and changing DVD and audio settings.

Using Music

The Music area in Windows Media Center is a great way to play, organize, and back up

your music files. It is designed to work with the Windows Media Player program.

You can find and play your favorite music files and CDs that you have added to the music

library and the Windows Media Player music library. In addition, you can listen to various

Internet radio stations.

There are several Windows Media Center music menus from which you can choose:

 Music library

 Play all

 Radio

 Search

All these menu options are described in detail in this section.

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Setting up the Computer11
- Putting the Computer Together11
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)18
- Connecting Other Devices20
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs20
- Adjusting the Monitor21
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution by Using Vista21
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution by Using the NVIDIA Control Panel21
- Setting up a Local Area Network22
- Setting up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection23
- Integrated Wireless Devices24
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device24
  - Checking the Wireless LAN Device Installation25
  - Using Wireless Security Features26
- Connecting a Modem26
Connecting Speakers or Microphone27
- Sound Connector Types27
- Connecting a Microphone30
- Speaker Configurations31
- Connecting Headphones45
  - Using a 2.1 Speaker System with Headphones45
  - Using a 5.1 to 7.1 Speaker System with Headphones45
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card46
  - Connecting the Speakers46
  - Connecting the Flexijack Connector47
Getting Help49
- Finding Onscreen Guides49
- Finding Guides on the Web49
- Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center50
- Using the PC Help & Tools Folder50
  - Using the Hardware Diagnostic Tools50
- Using HP Total Care Advisor Software51
Turning on the Computer for the First Time53
- Turning off the Computer54
- Restarting the Computer57
- Connecting to the Internet57
- Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort58
- Setting up User Accounts59
- Protecting the Computer60
- Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices64
- Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer65
Using the Keyboard67
- Identifying Keyboard Features67
- Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons70
  - Customizing the Keyboard Buttons72
- Keyboard Shortcuts73
- Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting74
  - Synchronizing a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard74
Using the Mouse77
- Using the Mouse Buttons78
- Changing Mouse Settings79
- Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting81
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options83
- Adjusting Speaker Volume84
- Selecting a Microphone85
- Configuring Audio Output85
- Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Audio Card86
- Configuring the Flexijack Connector87
- Sound Blaster X-Fi Configuration Modes87
- Configuring Speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager88
- The Realtek HD Audio Manager Control Screens89
- Configuring Sound for Recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager91
- Retasking Front Panel Audio Connectors92
- Configuring Multistreaming Audio93
- When to Use Multistreaming Audio94
- Setting up Multistreaming Audio94
- Configuring Audio for Windows Media Center95
- Selecting Recording Devices96
- Resolving Sound Issues96
Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control97
- Remote Control Buttons Overview98
- About the Remote Control100
- Troubleshooting the Remote Control101
  - Remote Sensor Is Not Receiving a Signal from the Remote Control101
Introducing Your Computer Software103
- Learning more about Software103
- Using the Desktop103
- Using the Windows Start Button Menu104
  - Using the All Programs Menu104
  - Organizing the All Programs List105
- Using the Control Panel105
- Resizing Windows106
- Working with Digital Images106
- About the Internet107
- Using a Browser108
  - Searching the Internet108
  - Restricting Internet Content109
- Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software110
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail112
  - Using Windows Mail112
  - Using the E-Mail Program Provided by Your ISP112
- Software Quick Reference Table113
Managing Files117
- Organizing Files with Folders117
- Creating Folders118
- Moving Files118
- Finding Files119
- Renaming Files120
- Deleting Files120
- Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin120
- Copying Files121
- Using a Printer121
Using CD and DVD Media Drives123
- Using the CD and DVD Drives123
  - Handling Cds and Dvds124
  - Inserting and Removing Cds and Dvds124
- Compatibility Information125
- Disc Features and Compatibility Table126
- Optical Drive Quick Reference Table127
- Using Blu-Ray and HD Disc Drives128
Using the Memory Card Reader129
- Media Insertion Guide130
- Understanding the Activity Light133
- Formatting a Memory Card133
- Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader134
Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive135
- Connecting the Drive136
- Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay137
- Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay138
- Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter139
- Using the Drive140
  - Transferring Files to Another Computer Manually140
- Disconnecting the Drive140
- Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive141
Playing Cds, Dvds, or Vcds143
- Using Music143
- Using Music with Windows Media Center144
- Using the Music Library145
- Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center148
- Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center151
- Finding and Playing an Album in Windows Media Center151
  - Using Album Details151
- Using Search in Windows Media Center152
  - Searching for Music Tracks and Files152
- Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center153
- Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center154
- Listening to Online Radio Stations156
- Playing Music Cds156
- Playing Cds with Windows Media Player157
- Playing Dvds157
- Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center159
- Changing the DVD Settings160
- Changing DVD Audio Settings162
- Playing Dvds with Windows Media Player163
- Using DVD Play to Play Dvds, Videos, High-Definition Dvds, and Blu-Ray Dvds163
- Playing Video Cds (Vcds)165
  - Playing Video Cds (Vcds) with Windows Media Player165
Using Windows Media Center167
- Setting up Windows Media Center168
  - Completing the Setup Wizard168
- Windows Media Center Start Menu170
  - Windows Media Center Start Menu Items170
- Windows Media Center Features171
- Navigating Windows Media Center173
- Changing Windows Media Center Settings176
  - Windows Media Center Settings Categories177
  - Using Windows Media Center Power Settings178
Creating Audio and Data Discs179
- Erasing Rewritable Discs before Recording180
- Working with Audio Cds180
Working with Pictures and Videos189
- Working with Digital Images189
- Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center190
- Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center190
  - Adding Picture Files from the Hard Disk Drive190
- Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center191
- Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center194
- Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center196
- Copying Pictures to Cds and Dvds in Windows Media Center196
- Playing Videos in Windows Media Center197
  - Playing Digital Videos197
  - Using Supported Video File Types198
- Transferring and Recording Video Files198
  - Recording Analog and Digital Video Files198
- Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center199
Creating Movies by Using Muvee Autoproducer201
- Basic Steps for Making a Movie201
- Using Muvee Autoproducer203
Index217

Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion A6300f
Category	Desktop
Language	English

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