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Table of Contents
Connecting the Network ...............113
Peripheral Connection Overview ...... 114
Typical Network Connections ........... 116
Connecting the Wireless Network
Antenna ......................................... 117
Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem....... 119
Connecting Through a Router ........... 120
USB Device Connection ..................... 121
Digital Still Camera......................................... 121
Other USB Devices ......................................... 122
Connecting an HP Personal
Media Drive ................................... 123
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive............... 124
Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive........ 125
Initial Configuration ......................127
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
Center for the First Time.................. 128
Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ............ 128
Initial Startup.................................................. 129
Synchronizing the Keyboard ............................ 130
Windows Welcome .......................... 131
Media Center First Run ..................... 132
Required Setup............................................... 132
Optional Setup...............................................132
If Your Connections Don’t Work ....................... 133
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness....... 134
Configuring Audio............................ 135
Connecting Headphones ................................. 135
Connecting a Microphone ............................... 135
Adjusting the Volume ...................................... 136
Configuring Audio Output ............................... 138
Configuring Video.............................140
Configuring Video Output................................140
Dual screen....................................................140
Adjusting the Desktop Display ..........................143
Adjusting the Display in Media Center ..............144
DVD Playback ................................................145
Adjusting the Display from the Desktop..............145
HDTV Overscan Configuration .........................147
Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard
TV Channels .................................................148
Tuning the Desktop Display ..............................148
Configuring the System.....................150
Configuring the Keyboard Buttons.....................150
Registering with HP .........................................151
Setting Up Virus Protection ...............................151
Transferring Information from Your Old PC to
Your HP Digital Entertainment Center ...............152
Installing Software ..........................................153
Utility Programs ..............................................153
Troubleshooting............................ 159
Problems and Solutions ....................160
Audio............................................................160
Video ............................................................162
System...........................................................164
Getting Help .....................................170
Help and Support Center .................................170
HP Support ....................................................170
Warranty and Support Guide...........................171
Updates from HP ............................................173
Microsoft Web Site .........................................173