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... audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a...48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display 50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 iv Advanced Setup Guide (...
... audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a...48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display 50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 iv Advanced Setup Guide (...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect front speakers. Setting Up the Computer 5 Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. The ...USB connector. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
...speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect front speakers. Setting Up the Computer 5 Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. The ...USB connector. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
Advanced Setup Guide
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... TV cable or antenna, which connects to the FM antenna cable. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the front of the computer (select ...computers include this primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box). NOTE: Audio can be ...
... TV cable or antenna, which connects to the FM antenna cable. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the front of the computer (select ...computers include this primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box). NOTE: Audio can be ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10...
... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10...
Advanced Setup Guide
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Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source video in to -VGA converter included in to connect the television signals. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). Audio out ...converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the TV. NOTE:...
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source video in to -VGA converter included in to connect the television signals. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). Audio out ...converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the TV. NOTE:...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...by model. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Some cables are included for select models only. Used with analog video output connector. Digital Video Out. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plug... into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by providing separate color and...
...by model. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Some cables are included for select models only. Used with analog video output connector. Digital Video Out. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plug... into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by providing separate color and...
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...: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV: If... the TV has an S-video input connector, you need a video cable and an audio cable. Depending on the jacks on...
...: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may also need an S-video adapter cable. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV: If... the TV has an S-video input connector, you need a video cable and an audio cable. Depending on the jacks on...
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...the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 When you want to the computer at a... and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. Connecting more than one...
...the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 When you want to the computer at a... and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. Connecting more than one...
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Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. When you...
Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. When you...
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... the display settings. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and... Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the...
... the display settings. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and... Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the...
Getting Started Guide
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... 3 Click the Arrow button next to shutting down the computer, except when you can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. saves your work to a temporary file on , and the computer is available. During Sleep mode, ... alternative to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. You can lock it or put the computer automatically into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it into...
... 3 Click the Arrow button next to shutting down the computer, except when you can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. saves your work to a temporary file on , and the computer is available. During Sleep mode, ... alternative to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. You can lock it or put the computer automatically into either Sleep or Hibernate mode, if it into...
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... a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up or down . You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. The middle button is maximized). Closes the window, and stops the program or task. Drag the border up and ... a docking station. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 58 Getting Started (features vary by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of the...
... a vertical scroll bar moves the screen up or down . You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. The middle button is maximized). Closes the window, and stops the program or task. Drag the border up and ... a docking station. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 58 Getting Started (features vary by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the taskbar (but does not close it covers only a portion of the...
Getting Started Guide
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...with files. To open the Computer view, click the Windows Start Button on the computer. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other storage media within a filing cabinet, folders on the computer provide a way to quickly see all the folders and files on the computer hard disk drive ..., or even in a digital camera. Windows Explorer enables you to another. It also makes it can even contain other electronic storage media, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it easy to move or copy files from one folder to organize the files on the taskbar, and then...
...with files. To open the Computer view, click the Windows Start Button on the computer. A file can be a document, picture, music, video, or other storage media within a filing cabinet, folders on the computer provide a way to quickly see all the folders and files on the computer hard disk drive ..., or even in a digital camera. Windows Explorer enables you to another. It also makes it can even contain other electronic storage media, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it easy to move or copy files from one folder to organize the files on the taskbar, and then...
Getting Started Guide
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... 1 If the computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve... is resolved. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV +...
... 1 If the computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve... is resolved. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV +...
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...enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to recordable CD and DVD discs. Optical recording uses..., video, image, and data files, and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go (select models only) CyberLink PowerDirector (select models only) CyberLink LabelPrint (select models only) Windows Vista Windows Media Center These...
...enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to recordable CD and DVD discs. Optical recording uses..., video, image, and data files, and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go (select models only) CyberLink PowerDirector (select models only) CyberLink LabelPrint (select models only) Windows Vista Windows Media Center These...
Getting Started Guide
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... methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital photo or video camera, directly to view the images. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer by using the transfer...computer, set the camera's USB setting to the computer by using the computer. Most digital picture files that came with Pictures and Videos 151 NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards that are used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory...
... methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital photo or video camera, directly to view the images. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer by using the transfer...computer, set the camera's USB setting to the computer by using the computer. Most digital picture files that came with Pictures and Videos 151 NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards that are used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory...
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...Card audio modes 39 configuring 38 cursor speed 31 customizing keyboard buttons 25 CyberLink LabelPrint creating a LightScribe label 148 features 66 CyberLink Power2Go copying a disc 146 erasing discs 142 features 66 CyberLink PowerDirector creating video disc 144 D desktop switching from Windows Media Center... 105 digital images 151 digital picture 83, 151 digital video camera recording videos 144, 167 digital video camera capture 167 discs drive compatibility 78 erasing ...
...Card audio modes 39 configuring 38 cursor speed 31 customizing keyboard buttons 25 CyberLink LabelPrint creating a LightScribe label 148 features 66 CyberLink Power2Go copying a disc 146 erasing discs 142 features 66 CyberLink PowerDirector creating video disc 144 D desktop switching from Windows Media Center... 105 digital images 151 digital picture 83, 151 digital video camera recording videos 144, 167 digital video camera capture 167 discs drive compatibility 78 erasing ...
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... 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs... Program Guide H Help and Support 2 High-Definition 81 disc drives 79 home videos 144, 167 HP Media Drive 89 activity and power lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting ...HP Pocket Media Drive 89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types of buttons 19 using 19 L LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 147 M magicSpot 170 memory card reader 151 card types 83 in-use light 87 troubleshooting 88 using 83 memory card...
... 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs... Program Guide H Help and Support 2 High-Definition 81 disc drives 79 home videos 144, 167 HP Media Drive 89 activity and power lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting ...HP Pocket Media Drive 89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types of buttons 19 using 19 L LightScribe, creating a LightScribe disc label 147 M magicSpot 170 memory card reader 151 card types 83 in-use light 87 troubleshooting 88 using 83 memory card...
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...11 scrolling with the mouse 30 searching for programs 189 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 85 settings for sound 108 general 108 Internet connections 108 remote control and remote sensor 53 Shared Video folder 159 shortcuts keyboard 26 shutting down computer 6 sleep mode button 23 slide show...CyberLink PowerDirector 66, 144 DVD Play 65 Windows Movie Maker 67 speakers multichannel audio connecting 40 resolving sound issues 48 Start menu Windows Media Center 104 SVCD 176 switching mouse button functions 31 T Television Program Guide no data available 185 recording TV programs 192 searching for TV ...
...11 scrolling with the mouse 30 searching for programs 189 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 85 settings for sound 108 general 108 Internet connections 108 remote control and remote sensor 53 Shared Video folder 159 shortcuts keyboard 26 shutting down computer 6 sleep mode button 23 slide show...CyberLink PowerDirector 66, 144 DVD Play 65 Windows Movie Maker 67 speakers multichannel audio connecting 40 resolving sound issues 48 Start menu Windows Media Center 104 SVCD 176 switching mouse button functions 31 T Television Program Guide no data available 185 recording TV programs 192 searching for TV ...
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... and then click Windows Media Center. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the ... includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. d Try playing the DVD again. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing ...
... and then click Windows Media Center. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the ... includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. d Try playing the DVD again. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing ...